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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protective Life Corporation, a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750) today announced enhancements to its flagship variable annuity product, Protective Aspirations variable annuity, which is issued by its principal subsidiary Protective Life Insurance Company (“Protective”) and debuted in 2022. These new options were added to provide customers with more choices and flexibility based on their evolving needs. “Our latest enhancements are a testame

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intrepid Financial Partners is pleased to announce that Nathan Cherry has joined the firm as a Managing Director within its Investment Banking business, where he will focus on the Upstream sector. Nathan will be based in Houston. Nathan has over 15 years of experience in energy, having advised some of the sector’s most important companies and investors. During his career, he has executed over $100 billion of corporate mergers & acquisitions and asset-level transact

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best will host a complimentary webinar, titled, “Stronger Together: How Combining Credit and Public Records Data Can Yield Sharper Views of Insurance Risk,” sponsored by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (EST). Register today. Experts in insurance, credit risk, public records and data analytics will discuss the lift that integrating credit data with public records can deliver for a more holistic understanding of consumer risk.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), the leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, today announced the launch of its News Accelerator program. Over a year in the making, this initiative will further align DV's product innovation with the needs of the news industry, and encourage advertiser spending on news and journalism. Key components include the introduction of DV News Plus, a positive contextual segment for news, advanced suitability

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PDD #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against PDD Holdings Inc. f/k/a Pinduoduo Inc. (“PDD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PDD) and reminds investors of the October 15, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and G

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Backflip, the all-in-one fintech platform for real estate entrepreneurs, announced today that it has raised two private credit funds totaling $30M of equity along with $154M of asset-backed financing, equating to $184 million in capital to fund residential transition loans (also known as “RTL” or “fix-and-flip mortgages”). Backflip grew its trailing 12-month origination volume 3x year-over-year to a $375 million run rate despite housing market headwinds, with members an

ROCKY HILL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Fertility is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Rzendzian, CPA, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #SaaS--ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts and owned by Silverwest Hotels, has selected ROH to streamline sales operations, boost cross-department collaboration, and improve payment processes. The implementation of ROH will enable The Inverness Denver to enhance communicat

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit plans. In September, the Milliman 100 PPFI funded ratio rose from 82.0% as of August 31 to 82.8% as of September 30, driven by the fifth straight month of market gains. The PPFI plans saw estimated overall investment returns of 1.4% in September, with indivi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SYM #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Symbotic Inc. (“Symbotic” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SYM) and reminds investors of the October 15, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: AMZN) — At unBoxed 2024, Amazon Ads introduced AI creative studio and Audio generator, two new generative AI tools designed to lower creative barriers and expand opportunities for advertisers to scale their reach. By building a suite of self-service, AI-powered tools, Amazon Ads is enabling brands of all sizes to create engaging content across media types and eliminating boundaries across ad formats. With Audio generator, Amazon Ads expands its suite of

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ARDX #ARDELYX--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Ardelyx, Inc. (“Ardelyx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARDX) and reminds investors of the October 15, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CDs--Cambridge Savings Bank's digital-only division, Ivy Bank, surpasses $1 billion in deposits.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $STLA #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Stellantis N.V. (“Stellantis” or the “Company”) (NYSE: STLA) and reminds investors of the October 15, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $EXTR #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Extreme Networks, Inc. (“Extreme Networks” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EXTR) and reminds investors of the October 15, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Geo

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humphreys Capital, an institutional real estate investment manager, is pleased to announce the launch of Humphreys Fund V, the fourth installment in its closed-end opportunistic fund series. The fund has been timed to capitalize on the emerging real estate cycle anticipated in 2025 and beyond, and it represents a continuation of Humphreys’ commitment to providing differentiated value for Qualified Purchasers, including institutional investors. “Nearly a decade ag

CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Member Support Services, LLC (MSS), a credit union service organization (CUSO) helping credit unions better serve their members through improved access to technology, operational efficiencies and economies of scale, welcomes Greylock Federal Credit Union to its growing network of member institutions. By leveraging MSS’s integrated technology solutions, Greylock will enhance operational scale and efficiency, improve member services, and increase purchasing power

FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Product Stewardship Society announces Lynn L. Bergeson as the 2024 recipient of the Allan K. Fleeger Distinguished Service Award. This award, established in 2018 and named after the Society’s first president, recognizes invaluable contributions made by individual product stewards to support the growth and success of the Society and the product stewardship profession. Bergeson served as President of the Product Stewardship Society from 2019-2021 and

FARMINGTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MJP Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm, announced today that it has been named to the 2024 Forbes/SHOOK Top RIA Firms list. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s relentless commitment to providing personalized service and advice to clients. I want to congratulate our entire team for their work and dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients,” said Brian Vendig, President and Chief Invest

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands powering celebrations through technology, today announced the debut of its first-ever 2025 Wedding Trends to Watch Report, combining search data from The Knot Vendor Marketplace, insights from engaged couples marrying within the next year and a survey of dating Gen Zers in the U.S. The report offers a comprehensive overview of how economic factors, technological advancements and the youngest generat