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Veryon Wins Two AI Awards for Advancing Aviation Maintenance and Reliability With Data Intelligence Platform
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Veryon wins two AI awards, recognizing its impact on aviation maintenance and reliability through practical, data-driven innovation.
Carter Arnett Earns Recognition from Chambers USA
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dallas-based Carter Arnett PLLC has been ranked in the Chambers Spotlight Texas Guide for 2026, marking its second appearance on the elite list of leading small to midsize law firms noted for delivering high-quality representation, specialized support and outstanding results. Recognized for excellence in general commercial litigation, Carter Arnett is one of 27 Dallas-based firms highlighted in this practice area and one of 78 in Texas. The 2026 Chambers Spotlight Texas
Lease End Releases 2026 Annual Lease Buyout Report
BURLEY, Idaho & SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2026 Annual Lease Buyout Report reveals younger auto buyers, rising equity, and the most favorable financing conditions in over a year.
KBRA Releases Research – Energy Market Disruption: Corporate Credit Implications
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research examining the credit implications of the ongoing Middle East conflict across corporate sectors. The disruption has evolved into a multichannel shock affecting production, refining, logistics, and pricing across global energy markets. KBRA views the impact as inherently asymmetric: Input costs and liquidity needs can reset quickly through higher oil and refined product prices, while revenue and pricing adjustments typically lag. KBRA expects the
HGS Brings Certainty to AI‑Led Transformation With Intelligent Experience
BENGALURU, India & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HGS (listed on BSE & NSE), a global provider of technology, AI, and business services, today unveiled its Intelligent Experience positioning, marking a bold step forward in how enterprises approach AI‑driven transformation. Backed by a 90-day ROIX (Return on Intelligent Experiences) commitment, HGS is putting a guarantee behind outcomes, shifting the conversation from aspiration to certainty. The refreshed brand identity reflects this evolu
First Internet Bank Announces Gary Carter as Small Business Administration National Sales Manager
FISHERS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SBA--First Internet Bank announced today that Gary Carter has been named its Small Business Administration (SBA) National Sales Manager. In this role, he will lead the Bank’s national SBA sales strategy, with a focus on expanding relationships, diversifying channels, increasing funded SBA loan volume, and delivering a faster, more predictable lending experience for small business clients nationwide. Mr. Carter brings a distinctive combination of commercial insight and
Austin FC and Q2 Announce the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Austin FC and Q2 Holdings, Inc. announced today the launch of the 2026 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2. The sixth annual business initiative invites Austin entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to apply and compete for $100,000 in “Dream Starter” funds to accelerate their entrepreneurial venture. The online application is now open to eligible entities and will close on Monday, April 13, at 11:59 pm. The winning venture will be announced
WRITER Sets a New Standard for Enterprise AI with the First Agent Skills and Playbooks for Business Teams
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WRITER, the enterprise AI agent platform trusted by the world's leading Fortune 500 brands, is introducing a new set of capabilities that gives teams the ability to fully leverage the power of agents as easily as they'd use any consumer app, while maintaining full enterprise security and governance controls. Today, the company released an agent Skills creator and enhanced Playbook builder that allow non-technical employees to describe workflows, specialized exper
Securian Financial Launches FlexTech™ to Make Embedded Protection Simple, Fast and Convenient
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial today announced the launch of FlexTech™, a new technology capability designed to make it easier than ever for affinity groups, including digital lenders and financial institutions, to embed protection products directly into their loan applications and other customer-facing digital experiences. Developed with Walnut, a modern embedded insurance technology provider, FlexTech builds on Securian’s longstanding expertise in protection solutions an
Picsart and Recraft Announce Exclusive Partnership, Granting First-Access for Exploration Mode to 130 Million+ Creators
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Picsart, the AI-powered design platform empowering over 130 million creators worldwide, today announced the integration of Recraft V4 Exploration Mode. This new approach to generative image creation prioritizes visual discovery over the technical hurdles of prompt engineering, aligning AI technology with the natural, iterative flow of creative work. Picsart's community has first access to Recraft's Exploration Mode - marking Recraft as the design platform's first exclusi
Comcast Advertising Launches Outcomes+, a Next Gen Targeting and Attribution Solution Across Traditional and Streaming TV
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Advertising Launches Outcomes+, a Next Gen Targeting and Attribution Solution Across Traditional and Streaming TV
U.S. Bank Avvance Introduces New Longer-Term Financing Options
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank today announced continued product enhancements for its Avvance point-of-sale lending platform with new longer-term loan options designed for larger home improvement projects. The new loan options – including six- and seven-year terms – are designed to support financing needs for higher-cost home improvement projects. These extended terms provide homeowners with greater payment flexibility while helping contractors and service providers improve affordabili
Interactive Brokers Enables Crypto Portfolio Transfers for Lower-Cost Trading and Broader Market Access
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IBKR--Interactive Brokers enables crypto portfolio transfers for lower-cost trading and broader market access.
AP Industry Titan Maex Ament Joins Direct Commerce Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Direct Commerce, the AI-native Accounts Payable (AP) Intelligence™ platform, today announced that Maex Ament has joined its Board of Directors. Ament has one of the most extensive and distinguished careers in the financial transformation space. He was a co-founder of AP automation pioneer Ebydos AG (acquired by ReadSoft), served as CTO of ReadSoft, was a co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Taulia (acquired by SAP), and co-founded and served as CEO of Centrifu
Supporting Schools and Nonprofits as They Deliver Financial Education
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, an independent investment firm with broad employee ownership, is recognizing Financial Literacy Month in April. The firm has renewed its commitment to help advance financial education in the Pacific Northwest through financial support and public access to their 15 DollarSense videos that include three new topics for volunteers serving on nonprofit boards. In light of Oregon Senate Bill-3 requiring two semesters of financial l
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Pedcor Assurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Pedcor Assurance Company (Pedcor) (Colchester, VT). The outlook of the FSR is stable. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Pedcor’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited busines
Third Federal Partners with Clearstead Advisory Solutions for Access to Wealth Management Services for Customers
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To further support the financial needs and objectives of its customers, Third Federal (Nasdaq: TFSL) is partnering with Clearstead Advisory Solutions (CAS), a division of Cleveland-based Clearstead Advisors, LLC (Clearstead), to provide access to wealth management services, including investment management, retirement guidance, and financial planning, to its customers across the country. Introductions to Clearstead Advisory Solutions are now being offered to all Third
Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm Stratis Consulting in Ireland
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AndersenConsulting--Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Stratis Consulting.
Bilt and Wyndham Rewards Announce Points Transfer Partnership, Expanding the Industry's Largest 1:1 Transfer Partner Network
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bilt, the membership for where you live, today announced a new partnership with Wyndham Rewards, hotel loyalty program of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with over 8,300 hotels spanning more than 25 brands. Starting today, Bilt Members can transfer their Bilt Points to Wyndham Rewards at a 1:1 ratio, giving members access to one of the most generous and widely celebrated hotel loyalty programs in the world. The partnership m
WealthReach Launches Attract, an AI-Powered SEO and AEO Engine for Financial Advisors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attract drafts SEO- and AEO-optimized landing pages—including locally targeted pages aligned to the services prospects are searching for.

