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ICE Mortgage Monitor: Rate drops make August most affordable month since February, as home price growth cools to 12-month low
ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today released its September 2024 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report, based on the company’s robust mortgage, real estate and public records data sets. August’s mortgage interest rate declines have brought home affordability to its best point in six months. And while purchase mortgage demand has seen a couple of its best weeks since mid-March in response, the rise was mute
Fideo Intelligence™ Joins the Telecommunications Risk Management Association (TRMA) to Strengthen Risk Management in Telecommunications and Other Industries
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fideo Intelligence™ (Fideo), a breakthrough identity intelligence company, today announced it has been selected for membership in the Telecommunications Risk Management Association (TRMA). Fideo’s solutions empower businesses to protect against evolving threats by leveraging billions of aggregated real-time signals on individuals, devices, and behaviors. Fideo will participate in the TRMA Fall 2024 Conference, held from Sept. 16 to 18, 2024, in Chicago. As part of TRMA,
Barings and Counterpointe Provide $315.5 Million in Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, announced today that it has provided a $160 million construction loan alongside $155.5 million in C-PACE financing from a subsidiary of Counterpointe Sustainable Advisors (“Counterpointe”) for the development of Habitat, a live-work-thrive campus in Los Angeles with creative office, luxury residential, retail, and an integrated park. “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with
Green Check Partners with CTrust and Coda Capital Advisors to Exponentially Expand Access to Lending for Cannabis Industry
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Green Check (GC), the leading fintech provider of financial service solutions and insights in the cannabis market, announced an exclusive partnership with CTrust, the cannabis industry’s first credit rating and risk monitoring agency, and Coda Capital Advisors, a firm providing institutional debt capital to the cannabis industry. The partnership will provide banks and credit unions with new, data-driven transparency and insights to open up lending o
Wolters Kluwer Enablon ESG Excellence Wins Sustainability Service of the Year Award from Business Intelligence Group
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, today announced that its Enablon ESG Excellence solution has been named 2024 Sustainability Service of the Year by Business Intelligence Group (BIG) in its 2024 Sustainability Awards. The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Business executives with experience and knowledge judge B
iPipeline Appoints Joe Yurich as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth and Enhance Customer Engagement
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iPipeline®, a leading provider of digital solutions for the life insurance and wealth management industries, announces the appointment of Joe Yurich as Chief Revenue Officer. Yurich will lead the development and execution of strategies aimed at delivering accelerated, consistent, and organic top-line growth. With a proven track record in driving growth and fostering strong customer relationships, Yurich will lead iPipeline’s revenue-generating departments, including
Deutsche Bank and First Citizens Bank Close $315.7 Million Financing for Four Texas Battery Energy Storage Projects
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deutsche Bank and First Citizens Bank announced today they served as co-lead arrangers on a $315.7 million financing for four battery energy storage systems in Texas. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas served as Administrative Agent on the transaction. SocGen and Siemens joined as Joint Lead Arrangers and BankUnited, Mitsubishi HC Capital, and Bayern LB rounded out the syndicate. All four projects are expected to be operational later this year and collectively repre
Canva Report Reveals Creativity Is Crucial for Career Success, but Graduates Are Falling Short
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today released its inaugural Creativity in Education Report, revealing insights into how creativity is shaping the future of work and underscoring the need for education systems to adapt. As AI continues to transform industries, 85% of hiring managers believe creative thinking will become even more essential, making creativity a key differentiator in the job market. The report, based on a Harris Poll surv
ProsperUs Detroit Introduces a Microloan Program With Forgivable Options in Wayne County
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProsperUs Detroit, a Detroit-based nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), proudly announces a new initiative designed to support Wayne County's small business landscape. Through a strategic partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), and supported by a grant from the CDFI Fund's CDFI Equitable Recovery Program (CDFI ERP), ProsperUs Detroit is launching a new loan program specifically designed for microenterprises within select zip co
Bluespring Wealth Partners Announces Pradeep Jayaraman as New President
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluespring Wealth Partners (Bluespring), a leading acquirer of independent RIAs and hybrid wealth management firms, today announced a new President, Pradeep Jayaraman. Jayaraman will assume leadership for all functions at Bluespring, including strategy and execution for the growing wealth management acquirer. Stuart Silverman will continue to serve as Chairman of Bluespring and in that capacity will focus on supporting the growth of the organization. Jayaraman jo
U.S. Bank unveils industry-leading card, savings combination
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank is introducing two new U.S. Bank Smartly® products designed to work together to maximize credit card rewards while also helping clients earn more on their savings balances. The U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card is a credit card that offers up to 4% cash back on every purchase, and U.S. Bank Smartly® Savings is a competitive rate savings account. The combination provides an everyday banking solution that empowers clients to manage their money easily,
JKS Financial Supports Food Pantry at Light of Life Rescue Mission
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JKS Financial, a financial services and wealth management firm, is proud to announce its participation in the Light of Life Rescue Mission’s Food Pantry program, reinforcing its commitment to giving back to the local community. As part of this partnership, JKS Financial will contribute volunteer efforts to help provide essential food items to individuals and families in need across the Pittsburgh area. The Light of Life Rescue Mission has long been a beacon of hope
NDH Advisors Rebrands as Prosperity Partners
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NDH Advisors LLC (“NDH”), a Chicago-headquartered accounting firm, today announced that the company has rebranded as Prosperity Partners, a name that aligns with the firm’s core values, commitment to top-tier client service and mission to be the leading destination for tax and accounting talent. Founded in 2003 as “NDH” by three former Big Four tax professionals seeking to build a better accounting firm, the company quickly developed a reputation as a people-first orga
CallRail Announces New Integration With Typeform
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CallRail, the AI-powered lead and conversational intelligence platform, today announced an integration with Typeform, the intuitive form-builder and conversational data collection platform. With this integration, mutual customers have the ability to bring together form creation in Typeform with their CallRail attribution tracking, resulting in more data-driven campaign decisions and better business outcomes. Without a single view of attribution across all calls, texts,
Entrust Appoints Key Leaders to Drive Growth of Identity-Centric Security Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entrust, a global leader in trusted payments, identities, and data security, today announced the hiring of Michael Klieman as Global Vice President of Product Management for Digital Security Solutions and Parag Patel as Global Vice President of Sales, Digital Security Solutions. With these key appointments, Entrust is accelerating product momentum as a leader in AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions that support Zero Trust frameworks, fight phishing and f
Mach Natural Resources LP Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Units
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE: MNR) (“Mach” or the “Company”) announced today the launch of its public offering (the “Offering”) of 7,853,403 common units representing limited partner interests in Mach (the “common units”). Mach will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,178,010 common units at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Mach intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund
Peachtree Group Launches Restaurant Management Division
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peachtree Group, a vertically integrated investment management firm, has launched a restaurant management division.
Ncontracts acquires Venminder via Hg buyout
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ncontracts, a leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, announced today that it has acquired Venminder, a unified platform for managing third-party risk. Simultaneously with this transaction, Hg has bought out prior Ncontracts shareholder Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”), as well as prior Venminder shareholders. Hg is a leading investor in software and services businesses and is backing Fo
Antenna Group Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Czech Republic’s Rubikon PR
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Antenna Group announced today the acquisition of Rubikon PR, a leading Czech public relations and marketing firm. This move marks a significant expansion of Antenna Group's European operations and reinforces its commitment to driving positive global change through innovative communication strategies. Founded in 2012, Rubikon is known for its expertise in social impact, fintech, real estate, technology, and the industrial sector. By seamlessly integrating Rubikon into
ECI Software Solutions Acquires Cloud-Based ERP Khameleon Software
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Khameleon Software, a cloud-based ERP (enterprise resource planning) software company supporting the unique needs of project-based dealers. The strategic acquisition expands ECI’s distribution portfolio with powerful technology designed to support long-term needs and future growth plans for its commercial furniture deal