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GrailPay Raises $10.5M Series A to Scale Risk Decisioning Infrastructure for the Future of Instant, Agentic Payments
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrailPay, the risk and data network for B2B payments, today announced a $10.5 million Series A led by MissionOG, with participation from EJF Ventures, Counterpart Ventures, Construct Capital, Commerce Ventures, and SSC Venture Partners. The funding will accelerate expansion of GrailPay’s Payments Identity Network, the trust layer for bank account risk in the future of agentic and instant business payments. “$80T. That's the size of the B2B payments economy that will g
Greenlight Expands Further Into Family Tech with the Launch of Greenlight Family Hub
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenlight, the family technology company trusted by over 6.5 million family members, today announced its further expansion into the family tech category with the launch of Greenlight Family Hub. Hub is a dedicated smart home display built for families – a single shared household command center to coordinate calendars, photos, chores, an AI family assistant, grocery lists, and safety features for the whole family. Greenlight Family Hub is the latest addition to the Gre
SBSB Law Well Represented in Lawdragon’s New Maritime and Admiralty Guide
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twenty-one partners with Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier (SBSB) have been selected for the 2026 inaugural edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas. Lawdragon said it launched the maritime attorneys list to recognize the leaders in “one of the great historic practices, crossing borders, building industry and embracing exploration.” SBSB’s honorees in the new Lawdragon list include name partners John Schouest, Robert
Relation Insurance Continues to Build Specialty Lines Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #growth--Relation Insurance Services ("Relation") today announced that Matthew Schott, Kevin Smith, Courtney Maugé, Jonathan Franznick and Scott Moseley have joined Relation's Specialty Practice. Together, they bring deep expertise and proven leadership experience for delivering specialized solutions for clients facing increasingly complex risks across management and financial lines, cyber risk, private equity risk and claims advocacy. "Matt, Kevin, Courtney, Jonathan and Scott
Visa Redefines Its Role in Travel With the Global Launch of Visa Destinations
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy. The move marks a strategic expansion of Visa’s role beyond payments, positioning the company at the center of how travelers discover, plan and experience trips. According to Visa research, travelers
PPAI, AMA and PRSA Leaders: Branded Merchandise Has Earned a Strategic Place in Modern Marketing and Communications
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As marketers and public relations professionals face increasing pressure to break through digital clutter, create meaningful audience connections and demonstrate measurable results, leaders from Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) agree that branded merchandise has evolved from a tactical giveaway into a strategic communications channel.During a roundtabl
Former Major League Baseball Star Turned Finance Executive and Entrepreneur Matt LaPorta Joins Dynasty Financial Partners as Executive-In-Residence
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynasty Financial Partners (“Dynasty”) today announced the addition of former Major League Baseball (“MLB”) player Matthew LaPorta as its newest Executive-in-Residence. Dynasty created the Executive-in-Residence position as a core part of the firm’s “Advisor to CEO” program, which provides content and coaching for CEOs in Dynasty’s Network of independent RIAs. The program was launched in 2023. LaPorta was a two-time All-American and two-time SEC Player of
Arena Recognized as a Top Advisor in Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arena has been ranked as a leading communications advisor in crisis and risk management and litigation support in Chambers & Partners’ 2026 rankings. This marks the second consecutive year Arena has been ranked in its four-year history and its inaugural ranking in litigation support. When interviewed by Chambers, clients highlighted Arena’s partnership and deep strategic capabilities to navigate both crises and litigation challenges and produce favorable outcomes,
MN8 Energy Honored With Proximo 2025 Deal of the Year Award for Landmark Solar and BESS Portfolio Financing
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MN8 Energy (MN8), a leading U.S.-based Independent Power Producer (IPP) specializing in solar and battery energy storage solutions, today announced it has been recognized with a Proximo 2025 Deal of the Year Award in the Project Bond category for its U.S. solar and BESS Master Indenture Structure (MIS) portfolio financing. The team was formally honored June 24 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during Proximo’s annual awards ceremony
Orion Ascent 2027 Conference to “Unlock” the Next Level of Growth for Advisors
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Ascent 2027, the financial industry’s signature wealthtech event, will take place February 22–25, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida.
Morningstar Expands AI Integrations with Microsoft to Bring Trusted Investment Intelligence into Enterprise Workflows
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced a suite of integrations with Microsoft technologies designed to bring Morningstar’s trusted investment intelligence directly into AI-powered workflows used by financial services firms. The integrations span Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft 365 ecosystems, enabling investment professionals to access Morningstar’s analyst-driven insights and invest
Andersen Consulting Adds House of Code to Strengthen Technology and Data Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AndersenConsulting--Andersen Consulting expands its technology transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with House of Code.
Jump Unveils New AI-Powered Account Opening and Workflow Innovations for Advisors
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ai--Jump, the leading provider of AI solutions for advisors and financial services professionals, today announced a series of new product innovations.
Luma Financial Technologies and TD Securities to Bring Enhanced Structured Products Management to Canadian Investment Professionals
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Luma--Luma Financial Technologies today announced a new relationship through which TD Securities Inc. (TD Securities) will make Luma’s lifecycle management, analytics and performance reporting capabilities available to investment professionals across all of Canada’s premier wealth management firms. This relationship will give investment professionals across TD Securities' Canadian structured products distribution relationships a single hub to manage their entire structure
Waypoint Trading Solutions Announces Connectivity with Texas Stock Exchange
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DataCenter--Waypoint Trading Solutions, a TNS business, has announced it will be enabling connectivity to the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) from day one.
Validation Institute Confirms Alight Healthcare Navigation Delivers Measurable Savings
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth and leave solutions, has received independent substantiation from the Validation Institute for Alight’s Healthcare Navigation solution in the categories of Savings and Contractual Integrity. This third-party validation is based on an assessment of employer medical claims and demonstrates credible proof that Alight delivers lower-cost provider guidance while maintaining quality standa
Propel Software First to Launch Production Model Context Protocol (MCP) for PLM
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #propelpvm--Propel, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform to transform how manufacturers develop, launch, and service products, today announced availability of Model Context Protocol (MCP). Propel is the first product lifecycle management (PLM) vendor to deliver MCP for production use. Available now, Propel MCP establishes a direct connection between enterprise AI platforms and live product data in Propel, enabling manufacturers to put AI to wor
Majesco Named to FinTech Global’s 2026 AIFinTech100
MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Majesco, the insurance and retirement industry’s foremost innovator in AI-native and cloud-native software, announced today it has been named for the second year in a row to FinTech Global’s 2026 AIFinTech100, recognizing the 100 companies leading innovation in AI across financial services. The AIFinTech100 has become an important benchmark for solution providers shaping the future of AI across financial services. This year’s recognition underscores Majesco’s
SpeedPro SF Waterfront Opens to Serve San Francisco Business Community
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpeedPro, a leading provider of large format printing and graphics, today announced the opening of SpeedPro SF Waterfront, under the ownership of San Francisco local Zoran Basich. SpeedPro SF Waterfront offers a full suite of large-format printing services, guiding every project from concept through production and installation with a hands-on, consultative approach. The studio's team works closely with clients to identify the right format, materials, and finish f
Snap Finance 2025 Community Impact Report: $3.1M in Donated Goods and 2,600+ Volunteer Hours
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snap Finance, a leading fintech platform that drives retailer growth by expanding consumer access to financing, released its 2025 Community Impact Report, highlighting another year of meaningful social, economic, and community impact through its corporate social responsibility program, Snap Cares. The report showcases Snap Finance’s continued commitment to “doing well by doing good,” with a focus on expanding financial access and empowerment, supporting career r
