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Figure Technology Solutions and Figure Markets Merge to Transform Capital Markets via Blockchain
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Figure Technology Solutions and Figure Markets today announced their merger to pioneer the next generation of global capital markets powered by blockchain, with full Board support from both companies.1 By combining a top consumer credit marketplace with a rapidly growing blockchain-native asset exchange, the unified company – which will operate as Figure Technology Solutions – will accelerate the shift from legacy financial systems to a decentralized, programmable, an
Edge226 Announces Acquisition of Adscend Media to Strengthen Performance Marketing Platform
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Edge226, a mobile-first performance marketing platform, today announced its acquisition of Adscend Media, a leading provider of rewarded advertising solutions. The acquisition strengthens Edge226’s offering, adding Adscend Media’s proven rewarded ad formats—most notably its industry-leading Offerwall—to Edge226’s existing in-app and CTV channels. Through this strategic expansion, Edge226 will deliver a comprehensive cross-channel solution, empowering mobile apps and g
Wolters Kluwer Digitally Transforms Assurance With Launch of New TeamMate+ Controls Capabilities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services today announced that it has launched new enhancements to TeamMate+ Controls. The solution, supported by new capabilities, is designed to empower Internal Controls and Assurance professionals with greater flexibility and insights. Frans Klaassen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wolters Kluwer Audit & Assurance and Corporate Tax said: “In today’s fast-paced and c
Stewart Title National Commercial Services Announces New Product Offering of Specialized UCC Group
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The UCC ONE specialized servicing group of Stewart Title National Commercial Services (NCS) today announced the approval in the state of Delaware of its revised and updated Policy Jacket product. “Our industry is continually evolving,” said Erin Sheckler, Group President of NCS. “Consistent with that ongoing evolutionary cycle, it’s one of our key customer-facing priorities to ensure that our policy products maintain pace with those continual changes, as well as antici
Long-Term Incentive Plans on the Rise: Morgan Stanley 2025 Single Family Office Compensation Report
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley's Single Family Office Advisory today released its biennial compensation report. The 2025 report, created in collaboration with Botoff Consulting, offers critical benchmarks and trend analysis to empower family office leaders to make informed staffing and compensation decisions. Findings spotlight how investment-focused single family offices diverge from broader single family office trends, particularly in terms of compensation. Investment-focused singl
Principal® Collaborates With FuturePlan to Meet Heightened Demand for Pooled Retirement Plans
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group®, a leader in pooled retirement plan offerings with over $3.5 billion in total assets1, today announced the successful transition of administrative responsibilities for Principal® EASE, the firm’s largest Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) by client count, to FuturePlan. This move enables Principal® to better align its recordkeeping and investment capabilities with the fiduciary and administrative expertise of third-party administrators (TPAs
Summit Park Welcomes New Members to LEAD Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Park is pleased to announce that two new executives have joined portfolio companies through its Leadership Excellence and Development (“LEAD”) Program. Andrea Franco joined Artifact Uprising in July, and Andrew Turner joined RuffleButts in June, each serving as Chief of Staff. Summit Park’s LEAD Program develops talented, operationally-focused executives for leadership positions within the firm’s portfolio. LEAD members report directly to the portfolio c
Red Arts Capital Launches Red Arts Institute to Help Business Leaders Navigate Global Disruption
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red Arts Capital (“Red Arts”), a leading investment firm specializing in supply chain-related and logistics businesses, today announced the launch of the Red Arts Institute, a new platform designed to help business leaders navigate a world undergoing deep, structural change. The global economy is being reshaped—not by one-off disruptions, but by a new era defined by geopolitical deglobalization and fragmentation, rapid technological advancement, and the development of
DDC Enterprise Appoints Seasoned Investment Executive Kyu Ho as Chief of Staff and Launches Advisory Councils to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Leadership Team
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) (“DDC” or the “Company”), a publicly listed Asian food and digital asset platform, today announced the appointment of Kyu Ho as Chief of Staff, further strengthening its executive leadership team. Executive Appointment: Kyu Ho Named Chief of Staff Kyu Ho joins DDC with over two decades of experience spanning traditional finance and digital assets investing. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Initial Ventures, an early-stage
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Al Ahleia Insurance Company S.A.K.P.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Al Ahleia Insurance Company S.A.K.P. (Al Ahleia) (Kuwait). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive. The ratings reflect Al Ahleia’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business
Lemonade To Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND) today announced it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 prior to market open, and will host a conference call at 8:00 am Eastern time (5:00 am Pacific time) that same day to discuss the results. To register for this conference call, please use this link. Registrants will receive confirmation with dial-in details. Registrants may also dial in, toll-free, at (833) 470-1428 or at (404) 975-4839, con
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Southern Vanguard Insurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Southern Vanguard Insurance Company (Southern Vanguard) (Houston, TX). The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Southern Vanguard’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterpri
Battery Ventures Promotes Justin Rosner to Partner
BOSTON & NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #industrialtech--Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, today announced nearly a dozen new internal promotions across four offices, including the elevation of Justin Rosner—a specialist in industrial technology and life-science tools—to partner. Battery also named four new principals across its venture-capital and private-equity practices, highlighting the firm’s penchant for promoting talent from within the firm. Th
Glen Frost Welcomes Josh Greenberg and Leesa Goodwin to Frost Law as Of Counsel
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glen Frost, Founder and Managing Partner of Frost Law, is pleased to welcome Josh Greenberg and Leesa Goodwin of The Josh Greenberg Law Firm in Washington, D.C. as Of Counsel. Josh and Leesa bring deep experience in white-collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation, further strengthening Frost Law’s capabilities and expanding its presence in the D.C. region. "We are incredibly excited to partner with Josh and Leesa," said Glen. "Josh’s strong track reco
Haberman Selected as Creative and Media Strategic Lead to Launch Dole Whip at Grocery
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a competitive review, Dole Packaged Foods LLC has named Haberman, a Minneapolis-based modern storytelling agency, as creative and media strategic lead for the new Dole Whip® fruit-first frozen treat now available in select grocery stores nationwide. Haberman will lead an integrated summer campaign spanning creative, paid media, public relations, influencer partnerships and full-funnel strategy rooted in the brand’s legacy and joyful storytelling. “Dole Wh
New Voya research reveals confidence gap in retirement readiness — despite strong belief in workplace benefits
WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) today released findings from a new consumer research survey that revealed disparities among women; individuals who are Asian, Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino; and younger generations — which may signal a shift in what today’s workforce values most in terms of workplace benefits. Specifically, Voya’s research shows 9 in 10 benefits-eligible, employed Americans who have a retirement plan “agree” or “strongly agree” they
Vest Hits $50 Billion Milestone as Outcome-Based Investing Goes Mainstream
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vest Financial LLC (“Vest”) a Y Combinator-backed pioneer and category leader in outcome-based investment solutions, today announced that its total assets under management (AUM) and non-discretionary assets under supervision have surpassed $50 billion, demonstrating the accelerating demand for defined outcome strategies amid a rapidly shifting global investment landscape. This milestone underscores a revolution in investing — defined outcome strategies have become
Wipro Announces Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WIPRO #IFRS--Wipro Limited announced financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of QBE Insurance Group Limited’s Key Subsidiaries
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a+” (Excellent) of QBE Europe SA/NV (Belgium), QBE UK Limited (United Kingdom), QBE Capital (Global) Ltd. (Bermuda), QBE Capital Ltd. (Bermuda) and the pooled members of QBE North America Insurance Group (see list below). These companies are key operating subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) (Australia) [ASX: QBE], the non-o
Masttro Partners with Arch to Enrich Alternative Investments Reporting and Total Portfolio Visualization for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Masttro partners with Arch to route real-time alternatives data, enabling wealth visualization across liquid and illiquid assets in one dashboard.