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Nearly Half of Businesses Lack Strong Confidence in Deepfake Detection, Regula’s Survey Shows
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #deepfakes--A recent study by Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions, reveals a dangerous gap in preparedness: nearly half of businesses admit they are only partially confident in their ability to detect deepfakes, leaving them vulnerable to escalating fraud risks. The fight against this threat remains a challenge, particularly for the traditional Financial sector, which reports the lowest confidence levels. Based on Regula’s study, “The Deepfake Trends
Wealth Management Clients Expect More Personalized Experience from Their Firms’ Mobile Apps and Websites, J.D. Power Finds
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.D. Power: Wealth Management Clients Expect More Personalized Experience from Their Firms’ Mobile Apps and Websites
WEX Unveils New Digital Solution to Enhance and Expand Medicare Advantage Platform
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEX (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced the release of the WEX Medicare Advantage marketplace, a new digital shopping solution embedded within the member experience of its Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits platform. This expands the brick-and-mortar merchant network that Medicare Advantage members already have access to with an enhanced online shopping experience that allows member
Moody’s Acquires Numerated Growth Technologies, Expanding Lending Technology Solutions
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Numerated Growth Technologies (Numerated), a loan origination platform for financial institutions. The transaction further expands Moody’s Lending Suite capabilities across the credit lifecycle, providing banking customers with a powerful end-to-end loan origination and monitoring solution. The acquisition builds on a partnership announced in January 2024 that integrated Numerated’s front office, deci
Lazard Chief Executive Officer Peter R. Orszag to Speak at the 2024 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) announced today that Peter R. Orszag, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference in New York on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:20 a.m. EST. A live audio webcast will be available via the Lazard Investor Relations website at www.lazard.com. A replay will be available on the same website, shortly after the conference. About Lazard Founded in 1848, Lazard is on
Aptus Capital Advisors Expands Active, Options-Based ETF Lineup with the Launch of the Aptus Large Cap Upside ETF (Cboe: UPSD)
FAIRHOPE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC (Aptus) announces the launch of the Aptus Large Cap Equity Upside ETF (Cboe: UPSD), an actively managed ETF designed to offer U.S. equity investors enhanced return potential by layering additional return drivers over a low-volatility core large-cap portfolio. UPSD seeks greater-than-market upside during favorable conditions while managing downside exposure, aiming for a long-term risk profile similar to that of U.S. equities. This lau
WNS Recognized as a Leader in Supply Chain by ISG
NEW YORK & LONDON & MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WNS #AI--WNS today announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Supply Chain BPO Services by ISG.
TVB Holds Local Broadcast TV Executive Summit at Hearst Tower
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #advertising--Over 150 broadcast television, marketing and media agency business leaders are attending TVB's 2024 Executive Summit at Hearst Tower in NYC today.
Atar Capital Founder Cyrus Nikou Recognized with 2024 Thomas Farrell Memorial Award and Inducted into The M&A Advisor Hall of Fame
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last night, Cyrus Nikou, Founder and Managing Partner of Atar Capital, was honored with the 2024 Thomas Farrell Memorial Award and inducted into the M&A Advisor’s Hall of Fame at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, held during the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit. These prestigious recognitions celebrate his exceptional leadership and impact on the mergers and acquisitions sector. The Thomas Farrell Memorial Award is presented annually to an individual who has
Euna Solutions’ Kim Veenstra Wins Gold at the 17th Annual 2024 Globee® Awards for Achievement (Women in Business)
CHICAGO & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced that Kim Veenstra, vice president of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and strategic planning, has been named the Gold winner in the “Leadership Achievement in Financial Management” category of the 17th Annual 2024 Globee® Awards for Achievement (Women in Business). “We are incredibly proud to have Kim recognized by the Globee® Awards fo
PACS INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that PACS Group, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning PACS business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.
WallachBeth Capital Selects HUB to Enhance Post-Trade Operations.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AssetManager--HUB is pleased to announce that WallachBeth Capital has selected HUB Trading Operations, a SaaS solution to streamline and optimize its day-to-day post-trade operational processes. HUB Trading Operations – Simplify complex manual tasks, remove dependency on spreadsheets, and access key information across your trading business. WallachBeth Capital, a leading US provider of institutional execution services, is utilizing HUB to standardize post-trade workflows, access a
Certain BlackRock Funds Announce Expiration and Preliminary Results of Tender Offers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BIGZ--The BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) listed below announced today the expiration and preliminary results of each Fund’s tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer”) for up to 2.5% of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”). Each Tender Offer commenced on October 18, 2024 and expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 20, 2024. Based on preliminary information, the number of Shares properly tendered for each Fund and not withdrawn is noted in the table below.
Certain BlackRock Funds Announce Final Results of Tender Offers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BCX--The BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) listed below announced today the final results of each Fund’s tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer”) for up to 2.5% of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”). The Tender Offers, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on November 19, 2024, were oversubscribed for each Fund. Therefore, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers, each Fund will purchase Shares from all tendering shareholders on a pr
CohnReznick Expands Philippines Footprint
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that, in support of its global workforce strategy, it has substantially increased its operations in the Philippines, through its wholly owned affiliate, CohnReznick Philippines, Inc. This includes growing the CohnReznick team there and securing larger office space in anticipation of future growth. The Philippines expansion aligns with CohnReznick’s commitment t
Barclays Bank PLC Announces Extension of 4 Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barclays Bank PLC (the “Issuer”) announced today that, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offers (each, an “Offer”) to purchase any and all of its outstanding exchange-traded notes (the “Notes” or the “ETNs”) of the four separate series listed in the table below (each, a “Series”) and the solicitation of consents (each, a “Consent Solicitation”) from holders of the Notes (the “Noteholders”) to amend certain provisions of the Notes with respect to
EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Files Securities Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Visa Inc. Investors – V
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) between November 16, 2023, and September 23, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Visa investors under the federal securities laws. To join the Visa class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=29131 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI) (Charlottetown, Canada). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect ICPEI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk
BMBL Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL) Stockholders with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers and acquirers of securities of Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ: BMBL) between November 7, 2023 and August 7, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Bumble is a dating app. For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Allegations that
First Trust Mortgage Income Fund Declares Its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.075 Per Share for December
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FMY) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.075 per share payable on December 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 2, 2024. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (FMY): Distribution per share: $0.075 Distribution Rate based