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Northstar Financial Joins Crete Professionals Alliance
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northstar Financial Advisory, LLC (“Northstar”) has joined forces with Crete Professionals Alliance, the nation’s fastest-growing accounting firm, as recognized by Accounting Today. Known for its specialized focus on Client Accounting Services (CAS), Northstar has built a strong reputation as a boutique provider of fractional CFO, controllership, accounting, and financial operations support, including AP/AR, payroll, reporting, and real-time insights. The
Operation HOPE and HOPE Global Forums Release Landmark 2025 AI Ethics Council Annual Report at Annual Meeting
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced the release of the 2025 Annual Report of its AI Ethics Council (AIEC), marking a historic year of moving from conversation to execution in the pursuit of ethical, inclusive artificial intelligence that serves all communities. The report was announced at the Annual Meeting of the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta this week. Co-chai
UbiRider Achieves PCI DSS Certification, Strengthening Security and Paving the Way for AI-Driven Transit Innovation
PORTO, Portugal--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #MaaS--UbiRider, the innovator behind the UbiRider Platform, the solution that seamlessly integrates transportation management, fare collection, open payments, passenger information, and data analytics into a single digital system, today announced that it has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification. This milestone validates UbiRider’s rigorous approach to payment security for bank cards and mobile wallets — collectively known as o
UBS Appoints Justin Frame to Lead Tucson, Arizona Office
TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Arizona--Justin Frame has been appointed additional responsibility of the UBS Tucson, Arizona, office.
Watts Named a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watts Water Named a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe – Third Year of Recognition –
Hideo Kojima to Deliver GDC’s First Keynote in Five Years at the GDC Festival of Gaming
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GDC Festival of Gaming is proud to announce that acclaimed creator and studio founder Hideo Kojima will headline the event with a keynote address reflecting on the bold leap to establish KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS ten years ago. Titled “Restarting from Zero: A Message to Creators Considering Independence,” the keynote marks GDC’s first in five years and signals the event’s transformation into the GDC Festival of Gaming, a global gathering for the full game-making ecosyst
Franklin Templeton Expands Its Digital Asset ETP Suite With Launch of Franklin Solana ETF (SOEZ)
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Expands Its Digital Asset ETP Suite With Launch of Franklin Solana ETF (SOEZ)
Everlaw Maintains #1 Position on the G2 Ediscovery Grid in Winter 2026
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everlaw announced it has earned the #1 spot on the G2 Ediscovery Grid for four consecutive quarters and continues to rank as a leader in Winter ’26.
Hallmark Launches Locum Tenens Vendor Management to Optimize Total Workforce ROI
CHARLESTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hallmark Health Care Solutions, the leader in Workforce Intelligence and Enablement, today announced the launch of its Locum Tenens Vendor Management functionality within its Total Workforce Vendor Management System (VMS). This new capability enables health systems to centralize sourcing and management of locum tenens providers, creating a more connected, transparent, and data-driven marketplace for contingent physician talent. Across the healthcare landscap
Stova Launches Fully Upgraded Mobile App to Transform Event Experiences
BLUFFDALE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #eventplanning--Stova, a leading event management platform, today unveiled its completely redesigned Stova Mobile App, delivering a faster, smarter, and more intuitive experience for both event planners and attendees. This new release is a full-scale upgrade tailored to meet the demands of today’s dynamic event landscape, bringing modern design, real-time updates, and powerful engagement tools to every event. “Events are moving faster than ever, and we wanted to ensure that bo
InspereX Launches Aria: Accelerated RIA Investment Access A One-Stop Diversification Destination for RIAs
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InspereX, the tech-driven distributor of fixed income, structured products, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, today announced the launch of Aria – a technology portal providing streamlined access to fixed income, structured products, and alternative investments to meet the evolving asset allocation needs of Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). Powered by strategic collaborations with Luma and SUBSCRIBE, along with a connection to I
Luma Financial Technologies to Power InspereX Structured Note Distribution for RIAs
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Luma--Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”), a global platform for structured products, annuities, and life insurance solutions, today announced that InspereX , a technology-driven distributor of fixed income, structured products, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and alternative investments, has selected Luma to serve in two key roles that power structured note distribution for RIAs. Through this decision, Luma and InspereX are empowering financial professionals by simplifyin
Aker Ink Launches New Service Helping Companies Gain Visibility in AI Platforms
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aker Ink PR & Marketing, a full-service agency helping businesses increase awareness, thought leadership and leads, has launched a new service to help organizations strengthen their visibility across artificial intelligence platforms – now the emerging first stop for consumers and professionals seeking trusted recommendations. The program leverages a proprietary generative engine optimization (GEO) process, AkerGEO™, which integrates public relations, dig
Nucleus Research Names Una Software a “Hot Company to Watch in 2026”
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Una Software, the leader in AI-native Performance Planning, today announced it is one of only 11 organizations named a “Hot Company to Watch in 2026” by Nucleus Research. The analyst firm recognized Una for its ability to unify financial and operational workflows to drive meaningful business results. According to Nucleus, the “Hot Companies to Watch” list features companies that deliver product innovation, execution strength, and the ability to drive measurable strateg
IMPACT Community Capital Names Michael Lohmeier CEO
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMPACT Community Capital (“IMPACT”), an institutional investment manager that pioneered affordable housing debt, is pleased to announce that President and Chief Investment Officer Michael Lohmeier will become Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. Lohmeier succeeds Jeff Brenner, who has served as IMPACT’s CEO for over eight years and will retire from his day-to-day operational role, transitioning to a consulting position with the firm. “I am humbled b
Sunflower Bank Announces Partnership With VerityPay to Enhance B2C Payments
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunflower Bank, an $8.5 billion financial institution headquartered in Dallas, is proud to announce its partnership with VerityPay, a leading provider of secure B2C digital payment solutions. This collaboration brings cutting-edge payment technology to Sunflower Bank’s customers, offering fast, flexible, and secure digital payment options designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses and consumers. Sunflower Bank delivers relationship-driven banking services with lo
PentEdge Partners With William Mills Agency for Public Relations Services
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Mills Agency, the nation’s leading financial services and fintech public relations firm, has been selected by PentEdge, the modernization partner for mid-tier financial institutions, to elevate its industry presence and support its mission to guide financial institutions through responsible, well-governed modernization. Unlike traditional tech consulting firms, PentEdge delivers both strategy and execution in a single engagement, ensuring every roadmap becomes
Black Friday Cyber Monday Weekend Insights
NEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zip Co (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centred products, safely processed approximately 1.6m transactions at over 280,000 locations across the Group over the 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend. United States Customers continue to primarily use Zip for non-discretionary purchases, providing them with the confidence to manage their holiday spend flexibly. What customers are spending on: The most popu
Horizon Caps 2025 Buildout of ETF Lineup with Launch of Three Actively Managed Funds Providing Variety of Domestic and International Exposures
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon launches three new ETFs, bringing total number of ETFs launched in 2025 to 12.
Propellic CEO Brennen Bliss Named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Leading One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing AI-Focused Travel Marketing Agencies
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brennen Bliss (March 22, 1999), a pioneering entrepreneur in travel-tech marketing, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 USA list, highlighting young leaders transforming industries. Alongside this recognition, his Austin-based agency, Propellic, is distinguished as the sole AI-focused travel marketing agency on the list. Propellic leverages artificial intelligence across brand strategy, creative, search engine and LLM optimization, paid media, analytics, and
