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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new analysis of loan-level data from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reveals that VantageScore 4.0 consistently better rank-orders mortgage borrower risk and also better separates risk than FICO. The analysis published by independent research firm Prosperity Now, titled “From Scores to Signals: Understanding Risk Classification in a Multi-Score Mortgage Market,” evaluates the performance of VantageScore 4.0 against the incumbent credit score across a ten-year p

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenWorld Ltd. ("OpenWorld"), a blockchain innovation company advancing real-world asset (RWA) tokenization globally, and Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Figure") (NASDAQ: FIGR; OPEN: FGRS) today announced an agreement to tokenize OpenWorld's equity securities in connection with its proposed NASDAQ listing on Figure’s Onchain Public Equity Network (OPEN). The agreement marks a meaningful step in OpenWorld's tokenization strategy. Additionally, OpenWorld plans to u

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--ParaScript announced an alliance with ABBYY’s OCR and IDP platform with ParaScript’s handwriting recognition and fraud detection capabilities.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #entertainmentfinance--Kip Konwiser is joining boutique investment bank Fluential Partners as Managing Director

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #adamcai--Virgo is expanding into the United States. This expansion is enabled by Balance through its regulated trading and custody platform Balance USA.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Capital Financial today announced it has completed the rebranding of Nevada-based Cornerstone Comprehensive Wealth Management (Cornerstone) as Prime Capital Financial. The change follows the firm’s 2023 acquisition of Cornerstone and represents the final phase of integration. Cornerstone has built a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive wealth management services. By transitioning to the Prime Capital Financial brand, clients will continue to

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Blair today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inner Circle Sports, a leading boutique investment bank focused on the global sports, media, and entertainment ecosystem. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval, expands William Blair’s investment banking platform and underscores the firm’s continued commitment to building advisory and capital markets capabilities aligned with long-term client n

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wealthspire, an independent wealth management, institutional advisory, and business management firm, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fi3 Advisors (“Fi3”), an Indianapolis-based boutique advisory firm with approximately $1.2 billion in assets under management (AUM).* The transaction builds on a decade-long relationship between Fi3 and Wealthspire’s Fiducient Advisors and reflects the continued expansion in serving high net worth and ultra-hi

TAMPA BAY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KnowBe4, the global leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, has today announced the latest evolution in its portfolio with the launch of its new two-tier Security Awareness Training (SAT) offering and a new AI defense agent for custom content creation. The most comprehensive security awareness training is available in two tiers: SAT Advanced and SAT Foundation. SAT Foundation helps organizations establish a strong security base

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX) (the “Company”), a platform‑powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining, today announced that Gyro Hut, a fast‑casual Mediterranean restaurant brand based in the Houston area, has selected NCR Voyix as its technology partner to support its next phase of growth. As a rapidly expanding brand, Gyro Hut chose NCR Voyix to gain access to a scalable, unified commerce platform with enterprise-grade capabilities. This partnership enables Gy

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schindler launches ReStore & ReNew: pre-engineered hydraulic elevator modernization packages offering faster lead times and lower costs.

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marathon Asset Management (“Marathon”), a leading global asset manager that invests across Private and Public Credit, announced today that Alex Howell has been promoted to Partner. Mr. Howell leads Marathon’s European Credit business and serves as a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. "Alex’s promotion to Partner reflects his outstanding track record, deep market expertise, and leadership of Marathon’s European credit platform," said Bruce Richards, Co

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Algotrading--Tickblaze, a trading technology provider serving proprietary trading firms, brokerages, and professional traders, today announced the launch of Tickblaze WebTrader, a fully browser-based trading platform powered by a strategic integration with TradingView. The release marks a major expansion of Tickblaze’s global infrastructure, enabling traders to access institutional-grade trading tools directly through any browser across Mac, PC, tablet, and mobile devices.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shipper spending rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as tightening capacity and a surge in diesel fuel prices pushed freight costs significantly higher, even as shipment volumes remained largely flat, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. National shipment volume edged down 0.3% from the fourth quarter of 2025, while shipper spending jumped 12.9% over the same period. This was the largest quarter-over-quarter increase since late 2020. Compa

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollon Wealth Management, LLC (“Apollon”) announced today that Senglaub Financial Group (d.b.a. Apollon Wealth - Senglaub Financial Group), a Delafield, Wisconsin-based financial planning firm overseeing approximately $650 million in client assets, has joined its growing national organization. This partnership expands Apollon’s footprint in the Midwest and strengthens its network of family-led advisory teams committed to long-term client relationships. Sengla

MIAMI & SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IRA Financial, a leader in self-directed retirement solutions, today announced a game-changing advancement that fundamentally transforms how Americans invest for retirement. For the first time, investors can seamlessly access both alternative assets and traditional investments within a single self-directed retirement account, all for one flat fee. Powered by Interactive Brokers, this breakthrough capability allows IRA Financial clients to trade stocks

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Team Velocity, a leader in integrated automotive retailing technology, today announced its participation as an approved vendor in General Motors of Canada’s Dealer Customer Lifecycle program, known as the CSSR Choice Program. This milestone marks the company’s official expansion into the Canadian market and underscores its continued commitment to advancing integrated dealership technology on an international scale. As an approved CSSR Choice vendor, Canadian GM deal

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Pacific, a leading national general agency and one of the fastest-growing distributors of employee benefits in the United States, today announced the appointment of Ed Lehman as Chief Executive Officer. Lehman will assume full leadership of the company as it accelerates its expansion and advances its position as a market-leading platform. Co-founders David Nelson and John Nelson will transition to roles as Executive Chairmen and remain actively

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evercore will host its inaugural TMT Conference on June 2-4, 2026, in San Francisco. The conference will explore the key forces shaping the future of the technology, media and telecommunications sectors, including artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, software innovation and evolving capital markets dynamics. Evercore Global Director of Research Marc Harris said, “This conference reflects Evercore’s commitment to bringing together leading companies and inve

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The MoonPay X Games League (“XGL”) today announced the sale of both its New York Summer and New York Winter teams to UNA Sports Group (“UNA”) in an eight-figure transaction. UNA is the first single group to own two X Games League Clubs. UNA is an investment firm focused on acquiring and partnering with leading global professional sports franchises and platforms. The firm targets high-quality assets at the intersection of sport, media, and culture, with an emphasis on