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Transient Secures Investment from Nasdaq Ventures to Advance Bank-Grade Governance for Enterprise AI
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transient.AI (Transient), the secure AI operating system for regulated markets, today announced that Nasdaq Ventures has made a strategic investment in the company, joining lead investor NEXT Investors as part of its Series A. The investment marks a key milestone in Transient’s mission to deliver bank-grade, policy-driven AI governance across regulated global financial institutions. As financial leaders across the globe debate the existential risks, alignment challeng
Clarion Partners, Vermilion Development and Quartz Lake Capital Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Duncan in Madison, Wisconsin
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clarion Partners, a leading real estate investment manager and partially owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, Vermilion Development, a full-service real estate investment and development company, and Quartz Lake Capital, a private equity real estate investor and manager, recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting event with the residents, elected officials, distinguished guests, and project team at the newly opened multifamily community The Duncan, located within a
ANV Launches ANV Comp and Appoints Leadership Team to Drive Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ANV Group Holdings Ltd. ("ANV"), the global insurance intermediary platform, today announced the rebranding of Specialty Comp Insurance Solutions (SCIS) as ANV Comp, following ANV's acquisition of the business in June 2026. With approximately $250 million of gross written premium in 2025, ANV Comp provides specialized workers' compensation solutions to middle-market employers through its established wholesale distribution network. The rebrand marks an important milest
New Edelman Financial Engines Report Reveals America's Financial Confidence Gap
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Americans want to be more engaged in their financial lives, but mounting economic pressures and uncertainty are making it harder to navigate their finances with the right level of confidence, according to new research released today by Edelman Financial Engines (EFE). The inaugural Financial Confidence Report examines the forces shaping how Americans think, feel, and act when it comes to their money – and identifies a Financial Confidence Gap between their desire to tak
COO Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into Cooper Companies (COO)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) shareholders took losses when the stock sold off after the Company posted quarterly revenue of approximately $1.07 billion against consensus of roughly $1.10 billion -- a shortfall of about $30 million -- and told investors that U.S. channel inventory reductions at CooperVision would continue into the following quarter. If you suffered a loss on your Cooper Companies investment, you are encouraged to click here to submit your information.
Alliant Insurance Services Adds Barrett Esarey to Los Angeles Employee Benefits Team
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Barrett Esarey has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Los Angeles, he will serve a national client base, helping employers develop strategic benefits programs that address evolving workforce needs and support long-term business objectives.“Barrett has a proven ability to build lasting relationships and deliver thoughtful guidance that creates meaningful value for clients,” said Kevin Overbey, President
Urban Standard Capital Launches Dedicated Luxury Real Estate Lending Fund
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Urban Standard Capital (“Urban Standard” or the “Firm”), a leading institutional real estate investment firm, today announced the launch of Urban Standard Capital Luxury Real Estate Lending Fund, LP (the “Fund”), an evergreen strategy focused on luxury residential lending in supply-constrained, high-barrier markets across the United States. Urban Standard originated loans across approximately 30 of the nation's most exclusive luxury markets spanning the Hamptons, Nant
Clearwater Analytics Reports Agentic AI Now Running in Production Across Nearly 900 Clients
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwater Analytics announced today at Clearwater Connect 2026 that nearly 900 clients are now running agentic workflows in production on its platform, marking a shift to sustained, everyday use of AI across investment operations, risk, and private markets. The milestone arrives alongside Clearwater’s new global research report, GenAI and the Data Divide, unveiled at the event. The report surveyed institutional investors worldwide and found that 99% of institutio
U.S. Bank Providing Opportunity to Win a Trip to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank has launched its ultimate Super Bowl LXI Getaway, open to U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older, whether you're a current customer or not. One winner takes home the full package: two game tickets, round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and $1,000 in spending money for the big weekend in Los Angeles. How to enter the Super Bowl LXI Getaway Entering is straightforward. Visit any U.S. Bank branch between Sept. 8 and Dec. 31, 2026, scan the code o
Eclipse Bank Selects Lumin Digital to Advance Its Digital Banking Strategy
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumin Digital, the Compounding Growth Platform for banks and credit unions, today announced that Eclipse Bank has selected Lumin as its new digital banking provider. The Louisville, Kentucky-based community bank will use Lumin’s cloud-native platform to deliver a more customized, frictionless digital experience for its retail and commercial banking customers. The partnership builds on Eclipse Bank’s commitment to providing customized banking solutions and lon
Harbor Capital Names Adela Ghinet Head of Thematic Solutions
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Harbor”), an asset manager focused on delivering differentiated investment solutions, today announced the appointment of Adela Ghinet as Head of Thematic Solutions, effective immediately. In the newly created role, Ghinet will lead Harbor’s thematic investing effort, with responsibility for shaping and building the business and developing timely ETF ideas designed to provide investors efficient access to high-conviction investment themes
Dane Street Names Ted Smith Executive Vice President of IME Sales
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Disability--Dane Street, a leading national provider of Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and Peer Reviews to the Insurance and Healthcare markets, is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Smith to the Leadership team, as Executive Vice President of IME Sales. With more than 15 years of experience in the Workers’ Compensation and Auto insurance markets, Ted brings extensive industry expertise, deep subject matter knowledge, and strong relationships across the ind
MEFA Gift of College Card Sales Surpass $1.49 Million, Helping Families Save for College
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #collegesavings--Since becoming available two years ago, sales of MEFA Gift of College Cards have exceeded $1.49 million, reflecting strong interest in this innovative college savings gift option. The MEFA Gift of College Card allows the gift giver to provide funds toward a loved one’s college savings, ABLE, or student loan account in the form of a gift card. It is growing in popularity because it makes it easier to contribute to a loved one’s education. Gift givers no longer need the r
Columbia Threadneedle Investments and Hamilton Lane Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Investment Solutions to the Wealth Channel
BOSTON & CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Threadneedle Investments and leading private markets investment firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver innovative investment solutions to the wealth channel. The collaboration brings together Columbia Threadneedle's public markets expertise, multi-asset investment capabilities and strategic distribution relationships, with Hamilton Lane's leading private markets platform, investment sourcing ca
Informa TechTarget Launches AI-driven ‘Buyer Intelligence’ Solution to Accelerate B2B GTM Workflows With Actionable, Person-Level Intent Data and Insights
NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Informa TechTarget launches Buyer Intelligence, its AI skill-enhanced intelligence solution to transform how organizations leverage intent to fuel GTM
Vistina Expands Structured Finance Platform with Appointment of Adrian Smith as Managing Director
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vistina, an investment bank specializing in strategic advisory, structured credit and asset-based financing and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoplon Capital, today announced that Adrian Smith has joined the firm as a Managing Director focused on structured finance. In this role, Smith will help expand Vistina’s structured finance capabilities, working with issuers, sponsors and investors to develop and execute financing solutions across traditional and esoteric asset c
Citizens Receives "Outstanding" Community Reinvestment Act Rating from the OCC
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens today announced that it has received an Outstanding rating, the highest possible rating under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) following its most recent CRA Performance Evaluation, marking the bank's fourth consecutive Outstanding CRA rating since becoming a public company in 2014. The CRA evaluates how banks help meet the credit and community development needs of the communities they serve
Phenom Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HRTech--Phenom Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive
Mastercard’s Dreamonomics Report Finds Small Business Owners Are Redefining Growth for a More Demanding Economy: 68% Prioritize Stability Over Speed, 89% Want More Digital Tools and 71% Say Cyber Protection Is a Priority
PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small businesses are looking ahead with ambition — but they are also preparing for the pressure that comes when opportunity arrives. Mastercard today introduced Dreamonomics, a new global view of the forces reshaping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perceptions and approach to growth. The research shows that SMEs are redefining growth as controlled momentum: 68% prioritize stability and predictability over fast growth, 54% actively avoid unnecessary fin
Peachtree Group Begins Construction on 480-Room Dual-Branded Embassy Suites by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton in Downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peachtree Group breaks ground on a 480-room dual-branded Embassy Suites by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin.
