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LRN Appoints Bob Lemmond as Chief Executive Office
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LRN Corporation, a global leader in ethics and compliance technology and solutions, today appointed Bob Lemmond as Chief Executive Officer. Lemmond will also join the company’s Board of Directors. For more than three decades, LRN has set the standard in ethics and compliance—shaping the category through unmatched expertise and technology. LRN focuses on inspiring principled performance, strengthening cultures, and elevating behavior for more than 2,500 organizations w
Holiday Shopping Just Got More Flexible: Afterpay Adds New Brands Including Jenni Kayne, Hibbett, and Diesel
DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Afterpay today announced a fresh wave of new partnerships just in time for the holiday shopping season, empowering consumers with flexible payment options across fashion, lifestyle, and home categories. This latest expansion includes Jenni Kayne, Hibbett, Diesel, Thursday Boots, Tecovas, Z Gallerie, The GLD Shop, Coolibar, The Woobles, Effy Jewelry, Von Dutch, SP5DER Worldwide, and Christy Dawn, among others. As consumers prepare for holida
SURMOUNT Completes 40th Sale-Leaseback for VIVE Collision
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SURMOUNT, a leading full-service net lease real estate advisory and investment platform, announced today the sale-leaseback of a portfolio of automotive service properties on behalf of VIVE Collision. The transaction marks the 40th sale-leaseback in SURMOUNT’s exclusive advisory partnership with VIVE, which has generated more than $100 million in growth capital to fuel VIVE’s expansion across the U.S. The three-property portfolio comprises more than 45,000 square feet
HireClix Launches Second Chance Pages to Further Improve the Candidate Experience
GLOUCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HireClix, a leading recruitment marketing services company, today announces the launch of its Second Chance Page functionality – a career site enhancement that automatically directs candidates who click on closed job listings to openings that match closely with the job for which they were originally searching. This feature transforms the candidate experience, maintaining engagement and ensuring qualified job seekers never hit a dead end during their engagemen
D.A. Davidson Enhances Financial Institutions Research Coverage with Senior Analyst Hire
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson is pleased to announce that Jake Civiello has joined the Equity Capital Markets Institutional Equities team as Senior Analyst, focusing on small- and mid-cap publicly traded companies in the financial institutions sector. Civiello brings nearly 25 years of professional experience to his new role, including two decades as a sell-side research analyst at RBC Capital Markets and Janney Montgomery Scott, where he specialized in small- and mid-cap publicly tr
Canopy Partners with Alto IRA to Streamline IRA Investing in Private Deals
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alto, the leading self-directed IRA platform bringing private markets to individual retirement portfolios, today announced a new partnership with Canopy, an SPV management solution empowering fund managers and investors to seamlessly close and manage private transactions. The collaboration makes it easier than ever for investors to use self-directed IRAs to invest in private offerings directly through Canopy, without the paperwork, delays, or manual back-and-f
The Plynk® App Celebrates a Year of Innovation with Launch of AI-powered News Insights and Enhancements to Spatial Investing Experience
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plynk®, the app designed to simplify the investing process and empower users with intuitive tools, is celebrating a successful year of expanded features that enhance investors’ experiences. Plynk’s AI-powered news feature, provided by Pebble, a fintech focused on turning complexity into clarity, scans, summarizes, and delivers current insights tailored to a user’s stock portfolio and watchlist so they can stay informed without sifting through endless headline
CAIA Association and Franklin Templeton Unite to Help Investment Professionals Deliver Better Client Outcomes and Expand Access to Global Networks
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), the global professional body for alternative investment professionals, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a leading global institutional asset manager. This newly expanded collaboration, formalized during a signing ceremony at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, underscores a shared commitment to deepening education, community, and industry standards across
Alpaca Holds 94% Market Share in Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to crypto, stocks, ETFs, options, and fixed income, recently announced it holds 94% market share in tokenized US stocks and ETFs, with $480M in tokenized assets under custody (AUC). The company also leads with 97% market share in tokenized large and mega-cap US stocks, representing $217M in AUC. The top five tokenized US stocks and ETFs held by Alpaca are TSLA, SPY, QQQ, NVDA, and IVV,
Great Mountain Partners Closes Dedicated Media & Entertainment Investment Fund
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Mountain Partners (“GMP”) today announced the closing of Saranac Holdings LP (“Saranac”), a $600M single-investor fund formed to pursue investments across the media and entertainment ecosystem, including music, film and television, sports, gaming, and live entertainment. Backed by a single institutional investor, Saranac has been established to capitalize on long-term secular tailwinds shaping content creation, distribution, and monetization, as well as
Colony Bank Named One of American Banker’s Best Banks to Work for in 2025
FITZGERALD, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colony Bank has been named one of American Banker’s 2025 Best Banks to Work For, marking the first time the Bank has received this recognition and making it the only bank headquartered in Georgia to earn a spot on this year’s list. Colony ranked No. 42 among the 90 banks recognized. The annual program, conducted by American Banker in partnership with Best Companies Group, is based on an anonymous employee survey and a thorough review of each institution’s workp
PublicSquare to Power Payments for Aero Precision’s Firearms Products, Parts, and Accessories Sales; Expands Existing Credit Relationship Into Full Payments Partnership
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) ("PublicSquare" or the "Company"), a leading provider of values-aligned commerce and payments infrastructure, today announced an expanded partnership with Aero Precision (“Aero”), a premier manufacturer and retailer of firearms, mil-spec AR-style parts, components, bolt rifles, suppressors, and accessories. Aero, already a Credova credit customer, will now integrate PublicSquare’s enterprise-grade payments and financing pla
Simplify Launches CTAP ETF, Combining 100% Exposure to Large-Cap U.S. Equities and 100% Exposure to a Systematic Managed Futures Strategy
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simplify Asset Management launches CTAP, combines 100% exposure to large cap U.S. equities with 100% exposure to systematic managed futures strategy.
Water And Freezing Damage, Burglary Lead The Hartford’s Top Five Small-Business Claims
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Damage from water leaks and frozen pipes are among the most common insurance claims for small-business owners, while claims involving fire are the most expensive, according to an analysis of The Hartford’s small-business claims from 2020 to 2024. “At The Hartford, we help customers stay ahead of risk, and if they do have a claim, we pride ourselves in helping them recover quickly through excellent service,” said The Hartford’s Head of Small Business Chris Jones
Conestoga Energy Appoints Jeff Chesnut as Chief Financial Officer
LIBERAL, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conestoga Energy (“Conestoga” or the “Company”), the leading provider of low carbon intensity biofuel, today announced the appointment of Jeff Chesnut as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Chesnut brings extensive financial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving growth and value creation across complex, scaling organizations. With over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, capital markets, and finance, Mr. Chesnut will
Sage Accelerates Growth with Strategic Investments in Talent and Technology
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sage Advisory is announcing appointment of Brad Jacob as Senior Vice President, Consultant Relations & Business Development.
New Cumberland Federal Credit Union Selects Mahalo Banking for Phased Digital Transformation
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--New Cumberland FCU partners with Mahalo Banking to modernize digital banking, launch express loans, and enhance security for members and staff.
PPM America Earns “Best Places to Work in Money Management” Honor for Sixth Time
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPM America announces its recognition as one of Pensions & Investments “Best Places to Work in Money Management.”
Pathward Secures Spot on Monitor’s Bank 50 Ranking
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pathward®, N.A. has been named to Monitor’s Bank 50 ranking.
Lisa Dalberth Joins Charityvest Board of Directors
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #charitablegiving--Charityvest has appointed philanthropic industry leader Lisa Dalberth to its Board as the tech-enabled DAF platform continues rapid growth.
