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Magnit Global™ Expands Conversational AI Capabilities in Magnit Pulse™
FOLSOM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ContingentWorkforce--Magnit Global Expands Magnit Pulse, Its Conversational AI Platform, To Slack And Those On SAP Fieldglass Programs
Synthflow Launches Vector, a Long-Horizon AI Agent for Lenders That Doesn’t Stop When the Call Ends
BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synthflow, the Berlin-based voice AI provider, has launched Vector, a long horizon AI agent for consumer lenders that sees a loan application or an overdue account through to the finish, rather than stopping when the call ends. Vector is Synthflow’s first industry-specific agent. The company is expanding its portfolio to include agents designed for long-term use, complementing its general-purpose language automation solutions. The AI is trained for the detailed work of
Schwab Advisor Services™ Expands AI Inside Schwab Advisor Center and Across the Third-Party Solutions RIAs Use
WESTLAKE, Texas & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Advisor Services, Charles Schwab's business supporting the growth and success of more than 17,000 independent registered investment advisors (RIAs), today announced new AI solutions for RIAs, available inside Schwab Advisor Center and through the third-party solutions that connect to it. The news was announced from Schwab IMPACT®, the largest and longest running annual event for RIAs and the ecosystem that serves them. “AI can and will play a ro
QVT Issues Second Report on Jackson Financial (JXN) Subsidiary Brooke Life Reinsurance Co. Underscoring Near-Term Liquidity Challenges
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QVT Financial LP ("QVT") today issued a second report on Jackson Financial, Inc. (NYSE: JXN), underscoring QVT’s concerns regarding the solvency of JXN’s subsidiary Brooke Life Reinsurance Co. (“Brooke Re”), and detailing its estimates that Brooke Re will face significant liquidity challenges in the coming quarters. In addition, the report addresses a new issue regarding potential significant overstatement of JXN’s adjusted operating earnings due to understatement of
Doug Bergeron Identifies Proven Retail Operator Stefanie Tsen Ward as Interim CEO Candidate for Ethan Allen
PARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Doug Bergeron, a significant shareholder of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ETD) with beneficial ownership, collectively with his affiliates and associates, of approximately 5.2% of Ethan Allen’s outstanding common stock, today announced that his director nominees, if elected, intend to recommend that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appoint Stefanie Tsen Ward as interim Chief Executive Officer of Ethan Allen fol
GT Metabolic Solutions Announces Series C Growth Investment Led by J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GT Metabolic™ Solutions, Inc. (“the Company” or “GT Metabolic”), a pioneer in the medical device field and the first to receive FDA De Novo grant and 510(k) clearance for use of magnetic technology to create compression anastomoses (connections between two tubular structures in the body, such as intestines), today announced a Series C growth investment from J.P. Morgan Life Sciences Private Capital. Proceeds from the financing will support the Company’s ongoing glo
IREN and Wingspire Equipment Finance Complete $363 Million Financing for High-Density AI Compute Assets
TUSTIN, Calif. & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wingspire Equipment Finance and IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) announced the closing of a $363 million equipment financing transaction supporting IREN’s AI compute business.The Equipment Finance Agreement refinanced recently acquired, revenue-generating AI compute infrastructure, including GPU-based servers and networking systems deployed in high-density data center environments. Wingspire Equipment Finance completed the transaction with a six-lend
Options Technology Announces Major Upgrade to its Global Layer 1 Switching Network with Integration to its AtlasVision and Trident Platforms
LONDON & TORONTO & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of trading infrastructure solutions to capital markets firms, today announced major upgrades to its Global Layer 1 switching network, completing the integration of its ultra-low latency switching fabric with the firm’s AtlasVision monitoring tool and cutting-edge automation platform, Trident. Options ultra-low latency (ULL) Layer 1 connectivity to key markets utilises a one hop architecture for bot
Dispatch Appoints Patrick Dunne as Head of Wealth and Asset Management
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dispatch, the data infrastructure platform that enables the wealth industry to run revenue-critical workflows, today announced the appointment of Patrick Dunne as head of wealth and asset management. Dunne brings more than 25 years of experience leading operations, building technology-enabled businesses, and driving innovation across wealth management and financial services. In his new role, Dunne will advise Dispatch customers on strategic and operational decisions,
Vestmark and Allspring Global Investments Partner to Expand Advisor-Built Model Portfolios
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The partnership brings together Allspring’s investment solutions with Vestmark’s technology, trading and tax-aware implementation capabilities.
American Business Bank Reports Record Quarterly Earnings of $17.2 Million
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY EARNINGS OF $17.2 MILLION
Faire Data Shows Canadian Retailers Continue Shifting to Canadian Brands as U.S.-Canada Tariffs Reach 60 Days
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Faire released an update to its Independent Retail Tariff Data and Insights Tracker to cover the first 60 days since the latest U.S.-Canada tariffs were announced. Drawing on millions of transactions across Faire’s global platform, the analysis finds Canadian retailers are putting a growing share of their spending toward Canadian brands, while U.S. retailers’ mix has stayed largely steady. The 60-day window runs from August 25, when Canada announced its ta
USAA Earns No. 1 Ranking in JD Power Individual Annuity Study for the Third Consecutive Year
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USAA Life Insurance Company today announced it ranked No. 1 in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Individual Annuity Study, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned the top ranking. USAA received an overall customer satisfaction score of 740 compared with an industry average of 653 and ranked #1 across each of the eight study dimensions. The study evaluates customer experiences across eight dimensions, including trust, value for price, ease of doing business a
Jackson Healthcare Names Chris Franklin Group President of Physician and Advanced Practice
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackson Healthcare®, the trusted authority in healthcare talent and workforce solutions, today announced the promotion of Chris Franklin to group president of physician and advanced practice. This new role reflects both Franklin’s proven track record of leading high-performing, client-focused businesses, and the continued growth of Jackson Healthcare’s physician and advanced practice companies. “I’m proud to see Chris take on this expanded leadership role. Over the pas
Travelers Introduces AI-Powered Quoting Tool for Workers Compensation
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced the launch of Travis Upload & Go℠, an AI-powered quoting tool that streamlines the workers compensation submission process for independent insurance agents serving small businesses. How Travis Upload & Go Works Travis Upload & Go removes manual data entry from the workers compensation quoting process, allowing agents to spend less time on paperwork and more time with their customers. Through
Earnings Release – Redwood Capital Bancorp – Third Quarter, 2026
EUREKA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3rd Quarter 2026 Earnings Release -Company Announces Shasta County Loan Production Office and Community Development Financial Institution Designation.
More Than 350,000 Plaintiff Cases Now Run on Eve, Up 75% Since June
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eve, the legal AI platform for plaintiff law firms, today announced that the number of cases managed on its platform has grown roughly 75% since June, surpassing 350,000 cases across nearly 2,000 plaintiff law firms and 15,000 legal professionals as of the end of September. More than 50,000 of those cases have already closed, resulting in more than $3.5 billion in settlements and judgments. The growth comes as plaintiff firms face more demand than they can take o
iPipeline Introduces Next-Generation Professional Services Model to Drive Technology Adoption ROI
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iPipeline®, a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industry, today announces the launch of iPipeline Services CORE Methodology and its Client Value Group to bring customers a new consultative paradigm for professional services, defined by faster time-to-value, transparent timelines and costs, tailored solutions that meet specific business needs, and ongoing optimization through contin
Mercer Advisors Deepens Platform Leadership With Appointment of Kyle Pounder as Head of Data
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer Advisors, Inc. (“Mercer Advisors”), a national wealth management and financial planning firm, today announced the appointment of Kyle Pounder, PhD, as Vice President of Data, a role focused on putting data and AI to work for its more than 460 advisors and over 43,000 clients. Pounder will lead the firm’s core data team, which underpins Aspen, the firm’s fully integrated technology platform, and its broader AI strategy. The appointment of Pounder continues to deep
S&P Dow Jones Indices to Welcome Quantix Commodity Index to Its Global Index Family
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harbor Capital Advisors is excited to report that S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”), a leading global index provider, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Quantix Commodities Indices LLC (“Quantix”) to bring the Quantix Commodity Index (“QCI”) into the S&P DJI family as the S&P Quantix Commodity Index. The new name takes effect December 1, 2026, with the index scheduled to go live on the S&P DJI platform on December 1, 2026. Th
