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KBRA Releases Research – Private Credit: Business Development Company (BDC) Ratings Compendium: Second-Quarter 2026

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases its Business Development Company Ratings Compendium, which looks at results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. In this quarter’s Compendium, KBRA examines the 2Q26 and 1H26 performance of its rated business development companies (BDC) with a focus on credit quality, net asset value (NAV) volatility, and resulting leverage. During 2Q26, KBRA added two BDCs to its rated universe: Fortress Private Lending Fund and one unpublished BDC. 1H26 marked a meanin

Ceto Expands NOVA™ With AI-Powered Guidance and Predictive Intelligence for Community Banks and Credit Unions

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ceto today announced an expansion of Ceto NOVA™, its unified intelligence platform for community banks and credit unions, extending the platform through NOVA Lucira™, an AI-powered guidance capability, and NOVA Vector™, a predictive intelligence capability.Together, these capabilities expand NOVA's ability to connect intelligence across the institution and help leaders move from fragmented information to clearer priorities, informed action and ongoing evaluation.Communi

AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Negative for Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company (FWC) (Clearwater, FL). The outlook of the FSR is stable.The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect FWC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited bu

APFC Board Approves Audited FY26 Financials and Advances FY28 Budget Proposal

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
JUNEAU, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) Board of Trustees held meetings to review and approve the annual audited financial statements as well as advance the FY28 budget proposal to support key talent, security, and investment priorities. Ethics, Audit & Cybersecurity Committee The Board’s Ethics, Audit & Cybersecurity Committee reviewed the results of KPMG’s external audit of the Alaska Permanent Fund’s FY26 financials. In accordance with state stat

growth[period] Opens London Practice, Expanding International Advisory Reach

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--growth[period] is pleased to announce the launch of its new practice in London, United Kingdom.

ISG Announces Finalists for 2026 ISG Women in Digital Awards

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIChampion--ISG today announced the finalists for the 2026 ISG Women in Digital Awards program, recognizing exceptional women leaders.

Videowise Launches AI Visibility to Make User Generated Content Visible to AI

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:36
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Videowise turns TikTok, Instagram, and UGC video into structured content ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini can cite, launching for Shopify brands.

Vitality Acquires Icario to Create Industry-First Member Experience Platform That Connects Activation and Engagement with Population Health Outcomes for Health Payers

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Acquisitions--Vitality, a global leader in behavioral change, helping health plans and employers deliver better health and financial outcomes, today announced the acquisition of Icario, a leading digital-first health action company that helps health payers motivate members to take meaningful steps to drive better health outcomes. The acquisition creates a connected, end-to-end model transforming how millions of members engage with their health – with a focus on prevention, early int

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Mainstream Reinsurance Limited Company

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has assigned the Financial Strength Rating of B- (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb-” (Fair) to Mainstream Reinsurance Limited Company (Mainstream Re) (Ghana). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.The ratings reflect Mainstream Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, very limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.Mainstream Re

HarbourView Equity Partners Announces Strategic Partnership With GRAMMY-nominated Producer David Kershenbaum

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), a multi-strategy investment firm focused on premium intellectual property across music, entertainment, sports and media, today announced a strategic partnership with GRAMMY-nominated producer David Kershenbaum. As part of the transaction, HarbourView has acquired Kershenbaum's interest in producer royalties and related rights across master recordings, including Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," "Baby Can I Hold You," and "Talki

A Three-week Task Now Takes 20 Minutes: Kansas City Firm Cuts Demand Prep 99% and Case Time in Half Using AI

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A legal demand that used to take three weeks to draft now takes 20 minutes, according to Nash & Franciskato Law Firm. The firm handles personal injury and mass tort cases, including defective hip and knee implants, with three attorneys and four paralegals. Growing caseloads meant growing risk of missing a treatment gap buried in records, or a deadline. EvenUp's AI, the firm says, has erased that risk while speeding nearly every stage of a case. The results

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm Encourages Hyliion Holdings Corp. (HYLN) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise Hyliion Holdings Corp. (“Hyliion” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HYLN) securities between May 12, 2026 and June 23, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Hyliion Holdings Corp. investors have until October 27, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU SUFFERED A LO

Andersen Adds Investment Strategy Expertise with Addition of Ash Alankar

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Andersen--Andersen is pleased to welcome Ash Alankar as a managing director in the US National Tax practice.

Dialpad Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AgenticAI--Dialpad, the AI platform for customer experience, announced that it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation."Earning the Great Place To Work Certification for another year is a huge win, and it's a direct reflection of the inc

KBRA Assigns AA+ Rating, Stable Outlook to the City of New York General Obligation Bonds

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ with a Stable Outlook to the City of New York General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2027 Series B, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2027 Series C (Tax-Exempt), and General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2027 Series 1 (Tax-Exempt). The Fiscal 2027 Series B Bonds consist of Subseries B-1 (Tax-Exempt) and Subseries B-2 (Taxable). Proceeds of the Fiscal 2027 Series B and Fiscal 2027 Series C Bonds will be used, together with other funds, to red

Republic Bank Recognized as a Top 25 Publicly Traded Bank for Second Straight Year

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”), has been recognized once again as a Top 25 Publicly Traded Bank in Bank Director's RankingBanking Report, an annual evaluation of the nation's top-performing publicly traded banking institutions. "Earning a Top 25 ranking for the second consecutive year is a meaningful reflection of the consistency and discipline that have long defined Republic Bank," said Re

GoPro Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of GoPro, Inc. - GPRO

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of GoPro, Inc. (NasdaqGS: GPRO) to Starman Optical, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of GoPro will receive $1.14 in cash for each share of GoPro that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the

Grupo Salinas Selects Integral Digital to Power Coinpro’s Institutional Digital Asset Trading Desk

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
PALO ALTO, Calif., & MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integral, a leading currency technology provider, today announced that Grupo Salinas, through COINPRO, has selected Integral Digital as the technology infrastructure for Coinpro’s institutional digital asset trading desk. The desk is designed to serve corporate and institutional clients seeking to buy or sell digital assets against fiat currencies. Its wholesale model will support exchanges, digital asset companies and other businesses that req

Peyton Manning Returns as Johnston & Murphy Brand Ambassador

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peyton Manning Returns as Johnston & Murphy Brand Ambassador; New “Don’t Fumble Your Fashion” brings sports-style commentary to everyday dressing

SimpleClosure AssetHub on Track to Return $10M+ to Venture-Backed Startups

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:36
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SimpleClosure, the industry standard for responsible company shutdowns, today announced the expansion of AssetHub, its platform for helping companies monetize valuable assets including source code and operational data. After launching earlier this year, AssetHub is on track to return more than $10 million to venture-backed startups by the end of 2026. As part of the expansion, SimpleClosure is opening AssetHub beyond its dissolution customers to companies

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