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Purchasing Power Successfully Closes $225 Million Asset‑Backed Securities Transaction
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Purchasing Power, a subsidiary of PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRG) and leading voluntary employee benefit program provider which allows employees to purchase products and services through automatic payroll deductions, today announced the successful closing of its latest asset‑backed securities (ABS) transaction. The $225 million issuance of notes, which achieved an over 180 basis-point reduction in the weighted average coupon rate as compared to the 2024 ABS transaction
Built for Change: Enterprise Agility Isn’t Optional Anymore
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PMI Agile Alliance today released the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, a leadership guide for organizations facing frequent disruption and rising pressure to reinvent. PMI global C-suite research shows that reinvention is the norm: 93% of senior executives say they must rethink and challenge assumptions of their operating models or business approaches at least every five years, and nearly 65% say they are doing so every two years or faster. The challenge is not r
Polen Capital Files to Launch Growth Opportunities ETF and Section 351 Exchange for Eligible Investors
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polen Capital announced today it has filed an initial registration statement with the Securities Exchange Commission to launch the Polen 5Perspectives Growth Opportunities ETF, an actively managed ETF designed to provide investors with access to Polen Capital's Growth Opportunities investment strategy. In advance of the Fund’s launch, Polen Capital expects to offer a one-time opportunity for eligible investors to contribute securities in exchange for shares of
Wolters Kluwer New Global ‘Future Ready CFO Report’ Finds CFOs Have Stepped Into the Role of Orchestrator
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new global survey from Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance and ESG (CP & ESG) reveals that the office of the CFO has moved beyond digital transformation readiness and into an operating reality defined by technology, risk, and strategic accountability. The findings highlight CFOs as cross‑functional orchestrators, coordinating strategy, risk, and technology across the C‑suite to deliver measurable business impact. In addition to traditional finance leadership ta
Nicholas Wealth Adds Income-Focused Nuclear and Defense ETFs to Suite
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $NUKX--XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth, a leading provider of actively-managed income ETFs, today adds the Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF (NYSE Arca: NUKX) and the Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth Income ETF (NYSE Arca: WEPN) to its income-focused ETF suite. Both funds are designed to provide investors with exposure to sectors that play increasingly central roles in global security, energy stability, and technological competitiveness. NUKX focuses on the nuclear energy ecosystem, while
Majesco L&AH Intelligent Core Suite Earns XCelent Recognition for Advanced Technology in Celent’s 2025 North American Group/Voluntary Life PAS Report
MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Majesco, the insurance industry’s foremost innovator in cloud-native, AI-native software, today announced that Majesco L&AH Intelligent Core Suite has received an XCelent recognition for Advanced Technology in Celent’s report “2025 Policy Administration System: Life Insurance; North American Group/Voluntary Edition.” Celent’s report evaluates policy administration systems available to North American life insurers and profiles 21 PAS solutions, including Ma
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (“FBRT” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FBRT) securities between November 5, 2024 and February 11, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). FBRT investors have until April 27, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN FRANKLIN BSP REALTY TRUST, INC. (FBRT), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES
RGP Expands Consulting Capabilities to Unite Finance and Technology at the Core of Enterprise Transformation
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AgileWorkforce--RGP announced the expansion of its Consulting Segment under the leadership of Scott Rottmann, President of Consulting Services.
Executives from Ulta Beauty, Mattel, Victoria’s Secret, E.L.F. Beauty, Gap and Michael Kors Named to Annual List of 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leaders from Ulta Beauty, Victoria’s Secret, E.L.F. Beauty and Sally Beauty were among those named to the list of 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders.
Blend Launches Autopilot, Completing Loan Origination Reviews in 15 Seconds
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BLND #BLND--Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE: BLND), a leading digital origination platform for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders, today announced the launch of Blend Autopilot, the first agent of Blend Intelligent Origination. Traditional mortgage origination averages 30 to 60 days and costs $11,000 or more per loan; a cycle plagued by batch-oriented review processes where borrowers wait hours or days for a loan officer to review and assess next steps. Blend Autopilot change
Affirm expands Stripe partnership to support Shared Payment Tokens for agentic commerce
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) is expanding its long-standing partnership with Stripe to soon support Shared Payment Tokens (SPT), which let AI agents initiate purchases using a shopper’s permission and preferred payment method without exposing sensitive credentials. The collaboration will soon bring Affirm’s pay-over-time options to checkout in AI-driven commerce experiences, so shoppers can see the total cost upfront and select a clear repayment plan even when an AI ass
Sovos Tax Determination Connector Certified as Coupa Total Spend Management Platform Ready
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sovos, a leading provider of tax compliance software, today announced that it will offer a Tax Determination connector in the Coupa App Marketplace, connecting businesses with certified, pre-built solutions. Coupa is the leading AI-platform for total spend management and has certified the Tax Determination Connector for use within the platform. This solution is a cloud-based integration that automates real-time U.S. Sales & Use Tax calculations and validations with
New Betterworks Study Finds Almost 50% of Employees Are Not Comfortable Using AI, Challenging CHROs to Close the AI ROI Gap
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Betterworks, the leading performance management software company, today released its flagship 2026 State of Performance Enablement report, The Real ROI of AI: Empowering People to Align, Perform, and Grow. The research highlights a growing challenge for HR leaders: organizations are investing heavily in AI, but most employees are not yet prepared, supported, or aligned to use it effectively—putting business impact and ROI at risk. The findings underscore a c
EstrellaTV Delivers Five-Year Highs, Leads Broadcast in Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced that EstrellaTV has reached its strongest ratings performance in nearly five years and is the fastest-growing broadcast network this season across English and Spanish-language television. In a contracting marketplace, EstrellaTV is expanding. Prime Is Breaking Out +51% season-to-date growth in Mon–Sun P18–49 prime 40.9k P18–49 in February prime — highest since May 2022 +65% YoY growth in February 11 monthly YoY gains in the last
Breezeway Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Resurgens to Accelerate AI Innovation and Global Expansion
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Breezeway, the leading operations platform for vacation rentals, today announced a strategic investment led by Resurgens Technology Partners (“Resurgens”), a software-focused private equity firm, marking a significant milestone in the company’s next phase of growth. The investment positions Breezeway to broaden its product platform, deepen its AI capabilities, and further scale its already significant global footprint. This investment comes at a time of strong tailwinds
Degreed Introduces New Solutions for Accelerating AI Fluency and Leadership Transformation at LENS 2026
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Degreed Introduces New Solutions for Accelerating AI Fluency and Leadership Transformation at LENS 2026
Massachusetts-Based Heritage Financial Joins Savant Wealth Management
ROCKFORD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), announced it has partnered with Heritage Financial, a Massachusetts-based wealth management firm with $3.9 billion in assets under management (AUM) and offices in Westwood, Woburn, and Rockland. The partnership, Savant’s largest, brings together two majority employee-owned firms and expands Savant’s existing footprint in Massachusetts, where it already operates an office in Wellesley. Sava
How Lionsgate Unified Global Marketing with Orange Logic
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orange Logic, a leader of enterprise digital asset management (DAM) solutions, today announced that Lionsgate (NYSE: LION), one of the world's leading standalone, pure play content companies, has selected Orange Logic as its global platform for streamlining content production across all marketing teams. Lionsgate is consolidating several legacy DAM systems into a centralized, cloud-based environment powered by Orange Logic. The platform will serve as the company
Ripple Redefines Payments with End-to-End Stablecoin Platform and Global Customer Momentum
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced a major expansion of Ripple Payments — its solution for moving money across both traditional and digital rails. With new product functionality and accelerating customer adoption, Ripple is cementing its role as the one-stop shop for enterprise-ready digital asset solutions. As the world’s largest financial institutions race to bring stable
Kindred Wealth Partners and Kestra Private Wealth Services Welcome Advisor Eric Longstreth to Independence
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kestra Private Wealth Services (Kestra PWS), a registered investment adviser subsidiary of Kestra Financial, Inc., today announced that Eric Longstreth, a veteran financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience, has joined its community of independent financial professionals in partnership with Kindred Wealth Partners (Kindred), a Pennsylvania-based wealth management firm affiliated with Kestra PWS. Longstreth, who previously managed over $250 million
