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Crescent Capital Group Announces New Senior Leadership Changes
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today that it has made several leadership changes, effective immediately: Managing Director and Head of Private Credit Christopher Wright has been named President of Crescent Capital Group. This promotion recognizes his significant industry and firm experience over the past 23 years, his deep industry expertise, and his shared vision for Crescent’s continued growth. In his role, he w
Tap to Pay on iPhone Takes Flight for Elavon, Delta Air Lines
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buying a snack or premium beverage on Delta Air Lines flights just became quicker and easier for both flight attendants and passengers. Delta Air Lines and Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank and one of the largest payments processors globally, now offer Tap to Pay on iPhone across all U.S.-based domestic flights, allowing travelers to pay simply and easily with contactless credit cards credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets. With the in
ICMI Unveils AI Optimization Assessment Tool to Empower Contact Centers to Better Serve Their Customers
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), the leading global provider of comprehensive resources for customer management professionals, today unveils an AI optimization assessment tool to empower contact centers to better serve their customers. As contact centers grapple with the complexities of AI adoption, a strategic framework becomes essential for assessing AI optimization and ensuring successful implementation. Before introducing more tech into
FIS CEO and President Stephanie Ferris Named One of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Fintech 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, announced today that its CEO and President Stephanie Ferris has been named as an honoree in American Banker’s Most Influential Women in Fintech 2024, and the only CEO of a publicly traded company on the list. The annual list honors inspirational women who are leading and shaping the fintech industry through their roles in innovation, regulation, partnership, and customer experience. “I am honored and
Energage to Honor Top Workplaces in Los Angeles County Starting 2024
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #topworkplaces--Energage, the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces awards program, will start recognizing outstanding Los Angeles County employers in 2024. Top Workplaces recognize organizations for their people-first commitment to excellence. The awards, grounded in employee feedback, help companies build a credible employer brand, stand out from the competition, and attract and recruit the nation’s best talent. The employer recognition award highlights organizations th
3Play Media Study Reveals Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Engines are Fine Tuning After a Year of Massive Improvement
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #accessibility--After a year of profound improvement in accuracy, ASR providers are doubling down on improving the accuracy of their solutions and focusing on their differentiation, according to the latest State of ASR report by 3Play Media, the leading media accessibility provider in North America, released today. “The ASR market continues to evolve and is fiercely competitive. It is clearly reaching a maturation stage in its evolution,” Josh Miller, co-CEO and co-Founder, 3Play Media
Macy’s Launches Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign with a Fresh Recording of “Lovely Day” by GRAMMY® Nominated Artist Amber Mark and Produced by GRAMMY® Award Winning Ryan Tedder
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy’s launches a new campaign, Summer’s Greatest Hits, to celebrate the beginning of summer. The beginning of every season comes with so much promise and excitement. These are the precious moments in our lives that are spent with loved ones creating unforgettable experiences and lasting memories. But it’s not about perfection or overplanning but about finding joy in every moment. Macy’s has captured that very essence in Summer’s Greatest Hits – the celebration will e
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of ProAssurance Group Members and ProAssurance Corporation
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of the members of ProAssurance Group. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) and the existing indicative Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of ProAssurance Corporation (PRA) (headquartered in Birmingham, AL). The outlook of the Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All compani
Oxford Global Resources, an H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company, Acquires Linksap
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Acquisition--Oxford Global Resources, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired Linksap Europe Limited.
Church Pension Group Releases Its Report to the 81st General Convention
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CPG--The Church Pension Group released its Report to the 81st General Convention (cpg.org/R2GC).
Oxford Global Resources Expands SAP Expertise with Acquisition of Linksap
BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oxford Global Resources (“Oxford”), a professional services firm providing staffing and consulting services in the United States and Europe, has announced its acquisition of Linksap Europe Limited (“Linksap”), a leading provider of SAP® specialty staffing services across Europe. The acquisition serves as a strategic expansion of Oxford’s existing high-end SAP® offerings into targeted European markets and customer channels. This collaboration marks an exciting ne
Best’s Special Report: Pricing Softens for U.S. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance as Premiums Continue to Decline
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Favorable underwriting results in the U.S. directors & officers (D&O) liability line will likely add downward pressure on rates amid decreased demand in the segment, according to a new AM Best report. Direct premium on a monoline basis in the D&O liability segment declined for a second straight year in 2023, according to the Best’s Special Report. The underwriting performance in the segment has been favorable for three straight years, with last year’s
Milani Cosmetics® Teams Up with Top US Women Athletes to Launch “Face Set. Mind Set.” Campaign
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milani Cosmetics® is teaming up with four of America’s top athletes to launch its latest campaign.
Intuit Expands IDEAS Program and its Partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League, Offering Small Businesses Free Access to Intuit Products, Services, Business Counseling, and Coaching
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intuit expands IDEAS program and partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League offering small businesses free access to Intuit products and services.
1Kosmos Named an Overall Leader in Passwordless Authentication for Consumers Leadership Compass Report by KuppingerCole
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Blockchain--According to the report 1Kosmos, as a product and innovation leader, should be of interest to organizations in North America and the APAC regions.
Goose Insurance Announces U.S. Name Change, Launches SmartBunny App
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goose Insurance Services Inc., the innovative creator of a cutting-edge insurance Super-App, is rebranding in the U.S. with the launch of its new app, SmartBunny Insurance. SmartBunny aims to help tens of millions of underserved consumers, offering a seamless and user-friendly platform for instant insurance coverage. The app provides a wide range of insurance options, including renters, phone insurance, final expenses, term life, travel medical, and more, ens
Consilio Wins Comparably Awards for Best Career Growth and Best Leadership Teams
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the company was recognized by Comparably as a winner of the awards for Best Career Growth and Best Leadership Teams. The awards are based on employee feedback over the 12-month period from May 2023 through May 2024. “We are honored to receive this recognition which reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive company culture and creating new career pat
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants Give Back to 300 Communities Across 47 States
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Un-carrier is painting even more towns magenta. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today unveiled its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, tallying up to 300 communities across 47 states, including, for the first time, Rhode Island. The grantees will each receive up to $50,000 in funding from T-Mobile to kickstart local development projects that enhance communities, such as building adaptive playgrounds, launching small business initiatives and beautifying downtowns.
Doubling down: Nissan U.S. named Great Place to Work® for second year running
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NissanNEXT--A testament to the company’s work to foster a supportive and inspiring environment for all employees, Nissan has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. An impressive 80% of employees surveyed said Nissan is a great place to work, eclipsing the 57% average rating reported among typical U.S.-based companies surveyed by Great Place to Work. “Our work building our company culture is never done, but it is something that
Wordsmith raises $5m to empower lawyers to scale with AI
EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wordsmith, the AI-powered legal assistant platform, has raised $5 million to transform the legal industry and unleash a new generation of hyper-skilled legal professionals. The seed funding was led by Index Ventures, with participation from General Catalyst and angel investors including Skyscanner founder Gareth Williams. The investment is a sign of how applied AI is rapidly augmenting and enabling professional services – a shift as profound as the transiti