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Webinar Highlights Now Available for AM Best’s Look into Latest Trends in the For-Hire Trucking Sector
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Viewers can now access webinar highlights from AM Best’s “For-Hire Trucking: The Risky Road Ahead” webinar, sponsored by Munich Re Specialty. In this video-based interactive presentation, a panel of insurance experts explores the latest trends impacting the transportation-for-hire trucking sector, from risk management strategies to regulatory changes. An executive summary is available here. The webinar was compiled into the following standalone segments: Lawsuit
Compound Planning Continues Firmwide Growth After Adding 30 Advisors in 2024
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compound Planning announced 9 key hires and one internal appointment that will bolster its leadership, recruiting, and advisory teams to open 2025.
Ookla® Ranks Optimum Fiber as Fastest and Most Reliable Internet Speeds in New York and New Jersey and Lowest Latency and Best Gaming Experience in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, video, and phone services today announces that its 100% Optimum Fiber Internet network received top rankings by Ookla® Speedtest® in several key markets and categories, including: New York Fastest and most reliable internet speeds Lowest internet latency Best gaming experience New Jersey Fastest and most reliable internet speeds Lowest internet latency Best gaming experience Connecticut Fastest internet speeds in
B Capital Appoints Yan-David Erlich as General Partner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced the appointment of Yan-David (“Yanda”) Erlich as General Partner. Mr. Erlich is an experienced technology and AI investor and a four-time venture-backed founder and CEO. He will help lead B Capital’s technology and AI investments across venture and growth companies and will be based in San Francisco. “We’re incredibly excited to have Yanda join the leadership team at B Capital,” said Raj Ganguly, Co-Foun
Pacific AM launches its first Emerging Market Equities Active ETF
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific AM launches GEME ETF, provides investors with actively managed, concentrated, value-orientated portfolio of large- and mid-cap EM equities.
Andersen Global Grows Argentine Presence with Collaborating Firm Confis
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #agexpansion--Andersen Global expands its presence in Argentina through a Collaboration Agreement with Confis, a tax firm based in Córdoba.
CROX Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Has Filed a Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Against Crocs, Inc.
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) (“Crocs” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Crocs common stock between November 3, 2022, and October 28, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action, captioned Carretta v. Crocs, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-00096, was filed in the United States D
FranklinCovey Hosts Exclusive Webinar With World’s Bestselling Author, James Patterson, and FranklinCovey Leadership Expert, Dr. Patrick Leddin, To Preview Their Upcoming Book, Disrupt Everything!
--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--FranklinCovey Webinar: World’s Bestselling Author James Patterson & FranklinCovey Leadership Expert Patrick Leddin on New Book, Disrupt Everything!
GReminders Surpasses 2,000-User Milestone as More Advisors Boost Productivity With Compliance-Friendly Artificial Intelligence
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #advisors--GReminders announces more than 2,000 advisors now using its innovative, AI powered solution to help improve workflows and daily firmwide operations.
Wealth.com Adds Dan Bolton as Head of Marketing, Strengthening Industry Leadership
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EstatePlanning--Wealth.com, the leading end-to-end estate planning platform, today announced the appointment of Dan Bolton as Head of Marketing, adding extensive fintech marketing expertise to the company’s leadership team. Bolton was previously with Nitrogen, where he played a pivotal role in driving marketing strategy, strengthening the brand’s industry position, and delivering impactful events. In his role at wealth.com, Bolton will spearhead the firm’s marketing initiatives and br
Lease End Saves Drivers Over $75 Million in 2024 by Empowering Ownership with Transparent Lease Buyouts
BURLEY, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2024, rising car prices and market uncertainty led more drivers to explore lease buyouts as a practical and financially sound option. Today, Lease End—a tech-driven company reshaping the auto lease buyout process with proprietary innovations, AI-powered efficiency and driver-focused solutions—announced that they delivered $75.7 million in consumer savings in 2024 alone, setting a new standard for transparency and convenience in the auto industry. “Lease End is
SurePoint® Technologies Acquires ZenCase to Revolutionize Practice Management
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SurePoint Technologies, the leading provider of innovative legal software solutions to mid-sized law firms, today announces the strategic acquisition of ZenCase, a developer of modern legal practice management software. SurePoint's acquisition of ZenCase completes an already robust portfolio, seamlessly integrating Leopard Solutions’ unparalleled legal data to create a unified legal practice management partner capable of addressing talent management, case managem
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of HDI Global Select Insurance Company
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HDI--AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of HDI Global Select Insurance Company
Fintech Trailblazer DoubleCheck Appoints New CEO
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleCheck announced today the appointment of Ashwin (“Ash”) Rangan as its new chief executive officer. Rangan succeeds outgoing co-CEOs Joel Schwartz and Bill Amelio. Rangan brings a wealth of experience in innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and scaling businesses to DoubleCheck, an award-winning financial technology platform that benefits credit unions, banks and their customers. He most recently served as chief innovation and information officer (CIIO)
Santander US Survey Finds Middle-Income Consumers Bullish on Economy, Expect Their Finances to Improve This Year
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (“Santander US”) today announced new survey findings that show middle-income consumers are feeling optimistic about the economy and their own financial prospects in 2025. Expectations of a recession in the year ahead dropped 17 percentage points in the past year, while nearly two-thirds of middle-income households (64%) believe the job market will be stronger in 2025 and 6 in 10 expect inflation to improve. The bullishness on the economy is
Dunmor and Newfi Lending Expand Strategic Transaction With Minority Equity Investment
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dunmor, a leading provider of bridge, fix and flip, ground-up construction and DSCR rental loans for real estate developers across the United States, today announced it received a minority equity investment from Newfi Lending (“Newfi”), an industry-leading non-agency mortgage lender owned by funds managed by Apollo Global Management (“Apollo”). The investment is an expansion of the partnership announced in June 2024. Dunmor founder and CEO, Franck Ruimy, expressed
Consilio Appoints Todd Herndon as Chief Financial Officer
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the appointment of Todd Herndon as Chief Financial Officer. Todd brings over 30 years of experience growing, acquiring and improving the operational performance of global industrial and consumer-based manufacturing businesses. In his role, Todd will work directly with Consilio's leadership team to drive growth, enhance profitability and support the firm’s continu
Fundraise Up Secures $70 Million Growth Capital Investment Led by Summit Partners
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fundraise Up, a premier fundraising platform for nonprofits globally, today announced a minority growth investment led by Summit Partners with participation from existing investor Telescope Partners. The new funding reinforces Fundraise Up’s leadership position in the nonprofit technology sector and will support the company’s commitment to expand product offerings, accelerate global market reach, and provide innovative, AI-powered solutions purpose-built to unlo
Beyond Spots & Dots Celebrates Viddy & Marcom Awards for In-House Marketing Initiatives
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beyond Spots & Dots, a leading full-service advertising agency, has been honored with two major industry accolades: a Viddy Award for its engaging podcast series, Beyond the Scenes, and a MarCom Award for its new, innovative vinyl window display. These wins not only honor the agency’s creative excellence but also serve as a testament to its ability to deliver impactful marketing solutions—both for itself and for its clients. The Viddy Award recognizes creative e
Voya launches innovative new permanent life insurance offering through the workplace
WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) announced today the launch of its Lifetime Life Insurance* offering, an innovative new solution designed to complement conventional term life insurance offerings through the workplace. As a new group term permanent life insurance that includes an accelerated benefit for long-term care (LTC), Voya’s Lifetime Life Insurance provides enrolled employees with two layers of protection designed to last a lifetime: both a life benefit a