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Bain Capital Ventures Announces $1.6B New Fund to Invest in Founders Building for an Abundant Post-AGI World
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) today announced the close of Bain Capital Ventures Fund XI (“Fund XI”) exceeding its target, raising $1.6 billion in total capital. Bain Capital partners, employees and their related entities are among the single largest investors in the fund, alongside pensions, endowments and foundations, consistent with Bain Capital’s heritage across all its funds. BCV's early-stage strategy has consistently concentrated capital at the formation sta
Eglin Federal Credit Union Becomes First Florida-Headquartered Financial Institution to Partner with Carefull
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eglin Federal Credit Union (Eglin FCU) has partnered with Carefull, the financial safety platform built to protect older adults and their families from scams, fraud, and financial exploitation. The partnership makes Eglin FCU the first credit union headquartered in Florida to bring Carefull to its members. Eglin FCU puts members at the heart of every decision, including the many retirees, military veterans and older adults who have trusted the credit un
Orion Ascent 2027: Registration Now Open for the Financial Industry's Signature Wealthtech Event
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion today announced that registration is now open for Orion Ascent 2027, to be held February 22–24, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla. More than 2,200 advisors, asset managers, fintech providers, and wealth management leaders are expected for three full days under this year’s theme, “Unlock”."Advisors have more capability available to them today than at any point in this industry's history," said Natalie Wolfsen, CEO of Orion. "The tools available now let
KBRA Releases Research – Private Credit: Why Gates Are Good for Investors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research examining how redemption limits in evergreen private credit vehicles can help protect investors by aligning investor liquidity with that of the underlying assets. Redemption limits—commonly referred to as “gates”—have become a widely discussed feature of perpetual private credit vehicles, drawing negative attention when perceived as restricting investors’ access to capital. However, KBRA believes this structural feature was designed to align inv
RYDE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Ryde Group Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RYDE--RYDE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Ryde Group Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law
Your Best Customers Are Using AI to Find You. Your AI-Made Ads Are Losing Them.
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Net Conversion releases third wave of its MORE Intelligence Consumer Pulse series, revealing sharp split in how people accept artificial intelligence.
Francis Ahmed will join UBS in Florham Park, New Jersey
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Global Wealth Management US today announced that Francis Ahmed will join the firm as a Private Wealth Advisor in its Florham Park, New Jersey office. Following the conclusion of her notice period, she will join the UBS Greater New York Metro Market and will report to Joseph Lombardo, Market Director. “We are pleased that Francis will be joining UBS,” said Joseph Lombardo. “Her financial expertise, planning-driven approach and commitment to building lasti
CCOI 5-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts CCOI Investors to September 21, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Securities Class Action
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ccoi #ccoi--Hagens Berman is investigating claims in a class action complaint filed on behalf of investors in Cogent Communications (CCOI) against the Company.
MGID Upgrades CPA Tune to Boost Campaign Conversion Rate by Up to 237% Over Manual Optimization
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MGID, the global advertising platform, today announces the launch of a major upgrade to CPA Tune, its automated bid optimization engine. Backed by data from over 30,000 tracked conversions across 13 verticals and 19 markets, CPA Tune now delivers an average 237% higher conversion rate than before and cuts cost per conversion by 39%. CPA Tune utilizes machine learning to maximize conversions and efficiency at scale across MGID’s native advertising campaigns. By anal
Burke Rehabilitation Announces Transformational $20 Million Challenge Pledge from Bill Ackman and Neri Oxman
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Burke Rehabilitation® announced today the acceptance of a historic $20 million challenge pledge from Bill Ackman and Neri Oxman.
HubSpot and OpenAI Deepen Partnership to Bring AI Transformation to Every SMB
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HubSpot and OpenAI share a mission to help SMBs grow with AI, which means giving them access to enterprise-grade tools built for scaling companies. We have been working together to make this a reality. In 2025, HubSpot was the first CRM with a connector to ChatGPT. We launched with a simple goal: help you bring your customer knowledge into the tool you use every day. Today, it’s the most popular CRM connector for ChatGPT. We’ve seen 250% growth in weekly activ
EIV Capital Adds Kristin Kelly as Partner
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EIV Capital adds Kristin Kelly as Partner, deepening its upstream investment team with nearly two decades of energy investing experience.
Edward Klaris, Esq. Joins NAM’s Esteemed Panel of Neutrals
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) is proud to announce that Edward Klaris, Esq. has joined NAM’s award-winning panel of neutrals as a Hearing Officer. He is available to arbitrate and mediate cases in New York and federal matters throughout the United States. Mr. Klaris brings more than three decades of experience handling media, entertainment, intellectual property, technology, privacy, artificial intelligence, and complex commercial matters. He has advised me
Morningstar Survey: Asset Owners Increase U.S. and Private Market Exposure as AI Risks Rise
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its fifth annual Asset Owner Perspectives Survey. Lindsey Stewart, director of institutional insights at Morningstar, said: “Asset owners are navigating a market increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. They are weighing innovation opportunities against higher valuations, sector and geographic concentration, environmental and social impacts, and governance co
Preview of Q1 2027 Financial Trade Show Guide Now Available from William Mills Agency
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Mills Agency, the leading fintech public relations and marketing firm, announced the release of a preview edition of its 2027 Financial Trade Show Guide ahead of Atlanta Fintech Week, providing financial services professionals with an early look at leading banking, fintech, lending, payments and credit union conferences scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.The annual guide serves as a planning resource for organizations looking to maximize networking, educati
Chase Expands Ultimate Rewards® with New “Invest Your Points” Feature
WILMINGTON, Del. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chase today announced an expansion of the Ultimate Rewards program with “Invest Your Points,” giving eligible cardmembers a new way to redeem points for cash to invest in an eligible J.P. Morgan Wealth Management account. Customers can now redeem their points for cash to invest in an eligible J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing account or work with a J.P. Morgan advisor to invest in a taxable investment account. “Cardmembers already have a lot of wa
New York Life Enhances Survivorship Variable Universal Life with Guaranteed Death Benefit Option
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life today added an optional Extended No Lapse Guarantee Rider to SVUL Accumulator II, its survivorship variable universal life (SVUL) insurance solution. The new option enables clients, typically spouses or business partners, to lock in a death benefit that is guaranteed against lapse. It pays out after the death of the second insured, regardless of how markets perform, while keeping the policy’s cash value invested across a range of market-based options. Th
Amazon raises minimum starting pay for full-time core operations employees to $20/hour, with average pay reaching nearly $24/hour, and launches grocery discount and access to new lifetime banking benefits to make everyday life more affordable
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it is raising pay across the board for U.S. core operations employees, alongside new benefits. Minimum starting pay for U.S. full-time core operations roles—many of which require no prior experience—is increasing to $20/hour, with average pay reaching nearly $24/hour. Average total compensation exceeds $32/hour when you include the value of Amazon’s industry-leading benefits package. Amazon is also providing access to a new lifetim
Figment Offers Managed Validator Services on Arc at Mainnet Launch
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Figment, the largest non-custodial provider of staking infrastructure, today announced it is offering Managed Validator Services to select institutions on Arc, the open, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built for institutional settlement, stablecoin payments, and tokenized real-world assets. Figment has operated on Arc since testnet, and its Managed Validator Services enable institutions on Arc to participate as a validator without standing up and operating their own
TÜV SÜD Ready to Lead Organizations Through ISO 9001:2026
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quality management systems form the foundation for clearly defined and documented business processes. With the publication of ISO 9001:2026, companies are entering the implementation phase of the world’s most important standard for quality management systems. TÜV SÜD is highlighting the practical implications of the revision. In addition to adapting existing management systems, companies should also consider the impact on industry-specific quality standards bas
