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AM Best to Hold Analytical Briefing on State of US Captive Insurance Market
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best’s senior analytical staff and a panel of insurance experts will discuss the state of the U.S. captive insurance market on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.This briefing will discuss the issues shaping the captive insurance market, including financial results and the business environment for captives and related alternative risk transfer (ART) organizations. Panelists include Christine Brown, deputy commissioner, captive insurance division, State of
Circadence and Scale AI Partner to Strengthen AI-Driven Cyber Readiness Across Government and Enterprise
BOULDER, Colo. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Circadence and Scale AI today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities across U.S. government and enterprise environments, with an initial focus on cyber operations and high-priority mission use cases. The partnership brings together Circadence’s AI-native cyber readiness platform with Scale AI’s infrastructure for developing and operationalizing large-scale agentic AI systems
Ludovic Phalippou Awarded 2026 James R. Vertin Award for Advancing Private Markets Research
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CFA Institute Research Foundation announces that Ludovic Phalippou, Professor of Financial Economics at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, has been awarded the 2026 James R. Vertin Award, recognizing his influential research on private equity and private markets. Established in 1996 by the CFA Institute Research Foundation, the James R. Vertin Award honors individuals whose body of research is notable for its relevance and value to investment professionals,
State Street Investment Management Expands Low-Cost Core Suite with New Nasdaq® 100 ETF
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Investment Management today announced the launch of the State Street® SPDR® Portfolio Nasdaq® 100 ETF (QNDX), designed to track the Nasdaq-100 Index® and provide investors with a low-cost, growth-oriented core equity allocation. Priced at 10 bps, investors may consider QNDX a foundational portfolio building block across market cycles. The Nasdaq-100 Index® is designed to represent 100 of the largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies, offering exposure t
KNAV Named to the 2026 WPO 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™ List
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AdvisorySolutions--KNAV announced today that it has been named to the 2026 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™ list.
Newsweek Names Cintas One of America's Greatest Workplaces
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas has earned a spot on the list every year Newsweek has published the ranking
THE ENSIGN GROUP, INC. INVESTOR ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates The Ensign Group, Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – ENSG
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ENSG #NASDAQ--Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP has launched an urgent investigation into whether certain officers and directors of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) failed to manage The Ensign Group in an acceptable manner, breaching their fiduciary duties to Ensign Group, and whether Ensign Group and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result. Attorney Joseph A. Pettigrew is heading the investigation—what shareholders need to know:On June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research
Alliant Strengthens Benefits West Team with Addition of Mike Lundquist
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Mike Lundquist has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Utah-based consultant will partner with employers to develop and implement strategic benefits solutions that support workforce goals, strengthen employee engagement, and align with long-term business objectives.“Mike’s service-first approach and deep understanding of employee benefits strategy make him a valuable addition to our growing team in the Weste
FirstRidge Accelerates Growth Strategy with Weddle & Sons Partnership and Appointment of Industry Veteran Erik Zadrozny as Chief Revenue Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FirstRidge Service Partners (“FirstRidge”), a platform of best-in-class residential roofing and restoration specialists in the United States backed by Garnett Station Partners, today announced a new partnership with Weddle & Sons, Inc. Roofing (“Weddle & Sons”), a premier roofing contractor headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas with operations in five states. In addition to this partnership, FirstRidge also announced the appointment of Erik Zadrozny as the platfo
Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employees for educational purposes at college or university. This year's scholarships total $62,500. Nearly 500 students have been recognized since 2005. “At the Fifth Third Foundation, we know that
Leading Independent Actuarial Firm Verifies Superior Catastrophic Workers’ Compensation Outcomes from Paradigm
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paradigm, a specialty care management organization focused on delivering solutions that improve outcomes for individuals with complex injuries and diagnoses, today announced the results of the Catastrophic and Complex Workers’ Compensation Claims Cost Analysis, a recent study conducted by a leading independent actuarial firm. The study reflects Paradigm’s ongoing commitment to transparently measure and share real-world outcomes. Key findings include 32% lifetime med
RRC Companies Receives Investment from New Mountain Capital and Appoints Dr. Hisham Mahmoud as Chairman of the Board
AUSTIN, Texas & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RRC Companies (“RRC” or the “Firm”), a leading provider of integrated engineering services specializing in utility-scale renewables power generation and battery storage, and New Mountain Capital, LLC (“New Mountain”), a leading growth-oriented investment firm, today announced a majority investment from funds managed by New Mountain to support the Firm’s continued growth amid increasing demand for electricity and investment in power infrastructure. RRC
Schneider Geospatial Adds New England GeoSystems
CLEVELAND & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) portfolio company Schneider Geospatial, LLC (“Schneider Geospatial” or the “Company”) acquired New England GeoSystems (“NEGEO”), a Connecticut-based geospatial software and services company serving municipalities throughout the Northeast. As part of the acquisition, NEGEO’s MapExpress solution will be integrated into Schneider Geospatial’s popular Beacon platform, which is used by more than 1,000 local government jurisdictions
VantageScore CreditGauge™ May 2026: Lending Activity Picks Up as Borrowers Adapt to Higher Rates
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer credit performance remained healthy in May 2026, according to the latest edition of CreditGauge™ from VantageScore. Delinquency rates across all delinquency stages remained below pre-pandemic levels, suggesting that most borrowers have successfully adjusted to a prolonged, higher-rate environment despite ongoing affordability challenges. Meanwhile, the average VantageScore 4.0 credit score held steady at 701, reinforcing the overall stability of consumer
JLens Jewish Investor Network Welcomes Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations as 40th Institutional Member
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor that empowers investors to align their capital with Jewish values, today announced several milestones as 2026 approaches the half-year mark, including more than doubling assets since the inception in February 2025 of TOV, the pioneering Jewish values-oriented exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsored by JLens, reflecting net investor inflows and market performance. The JLens Jewish Investor Network – which includes many of the largest
Growth Is Returning to US Construction, but Power, Labor, and Procurement Are Now Setting the Pace, Says Linesight
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The US construction industry is returning to growth, driven by infrastructure and data center investment, but delivery constraints are now setting the pace according to Linesight’s latest Construction Market Insights: Americas report. Power access, planning requirements, and shortages in skilled MEP trades and contractor capacity are extending timelines and increasing risk. Following a 2.7% contraction in 2025, US construction output is forecast to grow by around 1.1%
Stephens Group Welcomes Ben Bryles as Senior Associate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), the private investment firm backed by the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Bryles as a Senior Associate on the investment team. Mr. Bryles assists the team's investment efforts by conducting financial analysis, due diligence, and industry research to evaluate new investment opportunities and manage existing portfolio companies. Prior to joining Stephens Group
T-REX Announces Collaboration with Roundhill Investments to Launch 2X Long DRAM ETF (RAM)
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-REX, a joint venture between REX Shares (“REX”) and Tuttle Capital Management ("TCM"), today announced a collaboration with Roundhill Investments to launch the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (RAM), the first-ever 2X long ETF tied to the Roundhill Memory ETF (Ticker: DRAM). DRAM has become the most successful ETF launch in history, reaching over $20 billion in AUM since its launch in April 2026. The collaboration pairs T-REX's leadership in leveraged sing
Cengage Instructor Data Reveals Most College Educators Believe Graduates Are Less Prepared for Work Than a Decade Ago
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Employability--Cengage releases findings from its Employability Report Special Edition – Instructor Perspective on Workplace Readiness.
Statement from Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: SLMT)(“Solmate Infrastructure” or “the Company”)
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brera Holdings PLC (d/b/a Solmate Infrastructure) issues the following statement regarding RBCH derivative lawsuit: We are currently engaged in a critical effort to protect the Company and its shareholders from what we believe is a fraudulent campaign by the RockawayX Managing Partner and CEO, Viktor Fischer, aimed at exploiting the Company and its assets for personal gain. What began as an attempt to extract approximately $200 million from the Company, as described in
