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Ncontracts Releases New Report: The 2025 Venminder State of Third-Party Risk Management Survey
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ncontracts, the leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and third-party management solutions to the financial services industry, today published the 2025 Venminder State of Third-Party Risk Management Survey, offering a comprehensive look at how organizations are navigating the complexities of third-party risk. Now in its ninth year, this survey dives deep into current practices, challenges, compliance drivers, and the tangible benefits of robust thir
KBRA Comments on Easterly in the Wake of Government Downsizing
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--The Trump administration has proposed or implemented executive actions focused on headcount reductions and real estate downsizing by various government agencies and the General Services Administration (GSA), which are highlighted further in this release. These actions have potentially negative but still uncertain impacts on property owners with related leasing exposure—including Easterly Government Properties, LP, (Easterly) which primarily owns properties leased to t
JTAI Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Jet.AI Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Jet.AI Inc.’s (NASDAQ: JTAI) aviation business to flyExclusive Inc. is fair to Jet.AI shareholders. Jet.AI shareholders will retain their Jet.AI stock and receive new Class A common shares in flyExclusive as part of the proposed transaction. Halper Sadeh encourages Jet.AI shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Ha
American Express Global Business Travel Announces Provisional UK Antitrust Clearance of Acquisition of CWT
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Global Business Travel, which is operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE: GBTG) (“Amex GBT” or the “Company”), a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, today announced that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") has provisionally concluded that it has not identified any competition concerns with GBT’s proposed acquisition of CWT, a global business travel and solutions provider
Barings to Acquire Artemis Real Estate Partners
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings, one of the world’s leading investment managers, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Artemis Real Estate Partners (“Artemis”), an $11+ billion* real estate investment firm. This acquisition will strengthen Barings’ position in the U.S. real estate market and accelerate the platform’s long-term growth by combining the firms’ complementary investment capabilities and expertise. The transaction is expected to close in
Auquan Recognized in the Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Knowledge Management Apps/General Productivity in the 2025 Gartner® Innovation Guide for Generative AI Technologies
LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Leading global institutions rely on Auquan’s AI agents to transform financial processes, replacing weeks of manual effort with autonomous execution.
Third Wire Eyes Private Markets Evolution — Brings Investors New Fund Based on Morningstar PitchBook Buyout Replication Index
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Third Wire Asset Management, a team of industry veterans dedicated to improving access to alternative investments responsibly, has launched the Third Wire / Morningstar PitchBook US Buyout Replication Index Fund (“USBRIF” or the “Fund”). The Fund is the first to offer investors direct exposure to the newly launched Morningstar PitchBook Buyout Replication Index (the “Index”), which was developed to systematically capture the key characteristics of buyout investing by t
Overwatch Capital Acquires 150,000 SF High-Density Data Center Facility in Plano, Texas
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIInfrastructure--Overwatch Capital Acquires 150,000 SF High-Density Data Center Facility in Plano, Texas
XTM’s AnyDay™ Earned Wage Access for Hospitality and Instant Tip-Out Calculator Solution Sees Surge in Demand Amid ‘No Tax on Tips’ Proposal
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAID #AnyDay--XTM Inc. (“XTM” or the “Company”) (OTC: XTMIF / CSE: PAID / FSE: 7XT), a fintech innovator specializing in payment solutions for the hospitality industry, is experiencing a surge in inbound interest for its AnyDay™ Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform and instant tip-out calculator solution. This interest follows President Trump’s recent commitment to eliminate taxes on tips, a policy that could significantly impact the hospitality sector. Currently, XTM moves hundreds of
Veeam, the World's #1 Leader in Data Resilience, Radically Simplifies Disaster Recovery for Microsoft Hyper-V through Orchestration
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DataProtection--The addition of orchestration for Hyper-V to Veeam Data Platform Premium extends data portability by delivering true end-to-end planned data migration
Domain Money Recruits Trio of CFP® Professionals
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Advice--Domain Money (“Domain”), a flat-fee financial planning platform, has strengthened its team with the addition of three seasoned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS® professionals. Their expertise and commitment to client success strengthen Domain's ability to deliver personalized financial guidance, empowering more people to take control of their finances and work toward long-term security. Domain achieved remarkable growth in 2024, recently surpassing a major milestone by de
G2 Risk Solutions Acquires ZignSec AB for More Holistic Risk Management
BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #compliance--G2 Risk Solutions announces the acquisition of ZignSec AB, enhancing G2RS’ comprehensive, technology-driven compliance and risk solutions.
Aderant’s iTimekeep AI-Powered Solution Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Audit with Zero Exceptions Noted
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Atlanta--Aderant announced that iTimekeep, a leading AI-powered timekeeping solution for law firms, has successfully completed a SOC 2® Type 2 audit.
OCC Appoints Matt Rathbun as Chief Security Officer-Elect
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today announced that Matt Rathbun has joined OCC as Chief Security Officer-Elect and will succeed current CSO Mark Morrison following his upcoming retirement. Rathbun has more than 25 years of experience in information technology and systems engineering, most recently as CSO for Two Sigma. “As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility, OCC must have an unwavering commitment to operational resili
Hammerspace Honored as the Top Data Storage Innovation in SiliconANGLE Media’s Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Hammerspace wins the Top Data Storage Innovation category in SiliconANGLE Media’s 2025 Tech Innovation CUBEd Awards.
AE Industrial Establishes Commercial HVAC Services Platform with National Scale through Investment in United Building Solutions
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private equity firm specializing in National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services, today announced that it has partnered with United Building Solutions (“UBS”), a leading provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) services in the Northeast U.S., to create a comprehensive platform dedicated to complex HVAC services for commercial buildings. In addition, UBS has joined forces with Total
More Than Half of EHS Leaders Struggle to Drive Critical Safety Improvements, New Benchmark Gensuite Data Reveals
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over half of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leaders report injury frequency (53%) and severity (51%) have either remained stagnant or worsened over the past year, according to Benchmark Gensuite’s 2025 EHS Benchmarking report. The proprietary research was released today and is based on a survey of over 100 EHS professionals across multiple industries. The report highlights persistent challenges—such as workforce turnover, insufficient training, and underrep
Unit21 Launches New Solution to Stop Scammers in Their Tracks, Providing a Multi-Layer Defense to Detect Scams and Prevent Financial Losses
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unit21, a global risk and compliance technology leader that proactively mitigates risks tied to fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes, announced the launch of its new scams solution that helps financial institutions and fintechs detect and stop scams before they cause financial harm. Using AI automation, the new solution can be integrated into a fraud team’s workflow to accelerate investigations and response times while also incorporating IP insight
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Announces Share Repurchase Program
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE: NFJ) (the “Fund”), a closed-end fund, today announced that the Board of Trustees has adopted a share repurchase program to repurchase, at a discount to net asset value (“NAV”), up to 5% of its outstanding common shares (based on common shares outstanding as of February 13, 2025) in open market transactions. The share repurchase program is intended to enhance shareholder value, as repurchases made at a
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Home Prices Down by 1.9% Year Over Year in January, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First American Data & Analytics, a leading national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation solutions and a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today released its January 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report. The report tracks home price changes less than four weeks behind real time at the national, state and metropolitan (Core-Based Statistical Area) levels and includes metropolitan price tiers that