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Carnival UK To Revolutionize Guest Experience Leveraging NICE CXone’s Platform Completeness Converging CCaaS Voice, Digital, and CX AI
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NICE--NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Carnival UK of the Carnival Corporation and PLC, the world’s largest cruise operator group, has selected NICE CXone to revolutionize guest experiences by consolidating contact center operations on to a unified, AI-powered platform. Carnival UK will work with NICE Value Realization Services and Sycurio PCI Compliance Solutions to assist the speedy transformation at its contact centers in the UK and Germany. This includes a
KBFG Securities America Inc. Selects the Sterling Trading Tech Order Management System to Expand Access into US Equities Including 24x5 Trading via Blue Ocean Technologies
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #RaaS--Sterling Trading Tech (STT), a leading provider of trading technology including a proprietary order management system, a risk and margin system, and trading platforms for the capital markets worldwide, is pleased to announce a significant benchmark in its international growth by offering the STT order management system to KBFG Securities America Inc. This partnership underscores STT's commitment to serving as a true technology partner to clients who are looking for a r
EDO Names Most Effective Ads of 2023 Across Auto, CPG, Pharma, Retail, Banking, and More
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDO, the TV outcomes company, released today the most effective ads of 2023 across English- and Spanish-language media. The company analyzed hundreds of thousands of national TV creatives from yesteryear to identify the trends driving behavioral outcomes, such as search activity, website visits, or app downloads, which are highly predictive of future sales. Multiple studies show a definitive link between strong ad creative and brand performance. According to Nielsen,
Easterly Government Properties Extends $100 Million Unsecured Term Loan Facility
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, and manages Class A commercial properties leased to mission-critical U.S. Government agencies, today announced it has extended a $100 million unsecured term loan executed in 2016 (the “Extended Term Loan”). Easterly secured market leading terms for the facility and extended the weighted average life of maturities at
The Investortools Dealer Network Integrates Tradeweb Ai-Price for Municipal Bonds, Upgrading the Muni Trading Experience
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Investortools Dealer Network now includes Tradeweb Ai-Price for muni bonds to better inform trading decisions and streamline trading workflows.
Customer Focus Fuels SMB Optimism for 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aircall, the customer communication and engagement platform, today launches The Voice of SMBs 2024 global report. Surveying 1,400 employees at small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across North America, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK, the report explores the priorities of SMBs over the course of 2024 and their focus areas for efficient business growth. Aircall has long established itself as a growth partner for SMBs, and this inaugural report unveils
WisdomTree Announces Say Platform for Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings is Live
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, announced today that Say, a stockholder Q&A platform, is live and ready to be used in advance of its upcoming fourth quarter earnings call on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. As a public company, WisdomTree believes in the importance of transparency with its stockholders, regardless of their size and economic stake. To help facilitate these connections and enhance engagement, verified stockholde
Embroker Introduces Professional Financial Services Coverage Program Built on ONE Platform
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embroker, the digital insurance company making it radically simple to get business insurance, today released its newest professional vertical program developed specifically for financial services professionals. This offering is unique to the needs of accountants, bookkeepers, and tax preparers, built to handle specific risks around professional liability, cyber liability, and key business owners’ insurance coverages. This marks a major expansion to Embroker ONE,
LBC Credit Partners Promotes Homyar Choksi to Deputy Chief Investment Officer
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LBC Credit Partners (“LBC”), one of the leading providers of financing solutions to middle market companies and a division of CIFC Asset Management LLC (“CIFC”), today announced the promotion of Homyar Choksi to Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Based in LBC’s Radnor, Pennsylvania headquarters, Mr. Choksi will continue to serve on the firm’s Investment Committee and lead the originations team while assuming additional investment responsibilities. “Homyar is an incre
Credit Benchmark says US financial institutions’ low default rate will rise in 2024, as discussed in 2024 Default Risk Outlook report on 13 US industries
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--Credit Benchmark, the provider of global consensus ratings and analytics, today said that the low 0.6% default rate among US financial institutions is likely to rise to 0.7% in 2024 and could go higher as lower interest earnings and higher loan-loss provisions dent the medium-term improving trend. “We expect credit deterioration among US financial institutions to be modest, peaking at 0.7% in 2024 and improving thereafter — but there is a 15% likelihood of the default
LLCP Hires Brian Klaban as Head of Capital Markets and Director of Originations
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that Brian Klaban has joined the firm as Head of Capital Markets and a Director on the Originations Team. Mr. Klaban will lead the firm’s debt capital markets activities across the platform and work with members of the LLCP investment team to identify and develop opportunities with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast U.S. Mr. Klaban comes to LLCP with nearly 20 yea
Private Equity Hits the Accelerator as Economic Fundamentals Show Signs of Improvement
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BluWave, the Business Builders’ Network that connects the private equity industry with best-in-class talent, industry consultants and service providers, today released its latest Private Equity Insights Report showing how dealmakers are gaining confidence in an improving environment in 2024 and beyond. “Our proprietary data shows the business builders of PE are finding increasing conviction in the economy, taking more growth-minded action, and finding ways to
New Study Reveals 42% of Online Retailers Plan Further Technology Investment in 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CommerceNext announced that the majority of large consumer ecommerce businesses are optimistic about their revenue growth in 2024.
EDITED Releases Enhanced Functionality for the Beauty Industry
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDITED, the leading global retail intelligence platform, announces the release of enhanced functionality within its Beauty vertical solution.
Rapid Finance Announces Partnership With LoanPro to Provide Lending-as-a-Service to Small Businesses Across the U.S.
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rapid Enterprise, a division of Rapid Finance and an industry leader in delivering automated and scalable Lending-as-a-Service (LaaS) solutions to support the growth and success of small businesses, announced today that its cloud-native digital end-to-end loan origination software (LOS), Decisioneer, is now fully integrated with LoanPro’s API-first lending and credit platform, allowing for greater flexibility and customization for lenders. Decisioneer serves as m
Bluevine Adds Allpoint ATM Network to Expand Branchless Banking Footprint to Over 128,500 Locations Nationwide For Small Businesses
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluevine, the one-stop digital banking platform specifically designed for small businesses, today announced a new partnership with Allpoint to provide more convenient ATM cash deposit access to its customers through 1,500 Allpoint+ enabled ATMs. Combining the new Allpoint partnership with participating Green Dot retailers, small business customers now have access to a network of over 91,500 secure ATM and retail locations nationwide for cash deposit capabilit
Marsh McLennan Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-year 2023 Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "Our fourth quarter results highlight a strong finish to another outstanding year for Marsh McLennan. For the full year, we generated 9% underlying revenue growth, 17% adjusted EPS growth and 130 basis points of margin expansio
Remote Launches Inaugural Remote Excellence Awards to Honor Global Innovators in Work
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Remote's first-ever Remote Excellence Awards features 10 award categories celebrating excellence in the field of remote work and global team building.
Popular, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Popular, Inc. (the “Corporation,” “Popular,” “we,” “us,” “our”) (NASDAQ:BPOP) reported net income of $94.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $136.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Excluding the impact during the fourth quarter of the FDIC Special Assessment, adjusted net income was $139.9 million. Ignacio Alvarez, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We delivered solid fourth quarter and
TriCo Bancshares Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TCBK #CommunityBank--TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK): Notable Items from the Quarter Net income was $26.1 million compared to $30.6 million in the trailing quarter, and compared to $36.3 million in the same quarter of the prior year; Pre-tax pre-provision net revenue was $42.4 million compared to $46.2 million in the trailing quarter, and compared to $55.3 million in the same quarter of the prior year Cash flows generated from the investment securities portfolio and use of borrowing