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UBS Hires Financial Advisor Brad Gillin in New York City
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS today announced that Brad Gillin will be joining the firm as a Financial Advisor. Following the conclusion of his notice period, Brad will join the UBS Manhattan Market, led by Market Executive Kellie Brady, and will be based in the firm’s 1285 Avenue of the Americas Private Wealth Management office. He will report to Senior Market Director Tom Conigatti. “We are thrilled that Brad will be joining UBS,” said Kellie Brady, Manhattan Market Executive at UBS. “His ex
Thiel Foundation Announces 2026 Class of Thiel Fellows
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Thiel Foundation has officially unveiled its 2026 class of Thiel Fellows, rewarding an ambitious and bright class of young people ready to disrupt and redesign industries across the United States and the world. Established in 2011, the two-year Thiel Fellowship awards grants to extraordinary young entrepreneurs, affording them the opportunity to untether themselves from groupthink and traditional tracks. Each fellow in this year’s class will receive an award o
Lease End Named One of America’s Most Loved Workplaces
BURLEY, Idaho & SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lease End, the leading platform for simplifying the auto lease buyout process, has joined many of the world’s top employers as a Most Loved Workplace.
Kemper Announces Sale of Newins Distribution Operation
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced it has completed the sale of a property and casualty distribution operation consisting of captive agents and storefront locations to Confie, a company that specializes in operating storefront distribution models. The transaction includes the sale of Newins Insurance Agency Holdings, LLC, which operates under the Illinois Vehicle, A-Abana, and Access Auto Insurance brands in a limited number of states. The operation was acquired
Katch Named Premier Sponsor of 2026 AI Summit
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AI for Payment Integrity Community today announced that Katch, a leader in payment coordination and subrogation, will serve as the premier, Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 AI Summit, taking place October 6-7 in Atlanta. The Summit brings together nearly 100 senior executives from across payers, healthcare agencies, and PBMs around a shift already taking hold across the industry: moving from downstream payment recovery to earlier, more proactive intervention powered by
KBRA Releases Research – Implications for Global Shipping
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--This KBRA report explores the potential credit implications of the conflict involving Iran for the shipping sector, including near-term effects and the impact of a prolonged disruption. The conflict has become a broad shock to shipping, impairing flows through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s key energy chokepoints—while reinforcing a broader operating environment of rerouting, insurance repricing, and network inefficiency. The most immediate effects on shippin
Premier Path Wealth Partners Marks Three-Year Anniversary with Continued Growth, Industry Leadership and Expanded Impact for Business Owners and Families
MADISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Premier Path Wealth Partners is celebrating its three-year anniversary by highlighting strong growth, including surpassing $1 billion in AUM.
KBRA Releases 12 Things in Credit: March 2026
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases its latest 12 Things in Credit report, highlighting timely credit market themes drawn from our weekly podcast, 3 Things in Credit, hosted by KBRA’s Chief Strategist, Van Hesser. Among the wide-ranging topics Van discusses in this issue are prospects for a growth shock versus an inflation shock, sizing up leverage in the financial system, and the sustainability of U.S. exceptionalism. Each Friday, the podcast covers three Things impacting credit that mark
MDT Releases Report on New Banno Custom Development Offering
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MDT, a CUSO that helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, today released a new whitepaper, Extending the Digital Frontier - How Custom Banno Development Creates Digital Differentiation for Credit Unions, which explores how MDT partnered with Embers Credit Union, headquartered in Marquette, Michigan, to extend and tailor the Banno digital banking experience through secure, scalable custom development. Credit unions have long
Ventura National Bank & Trust Changes Name As AI Search Tools Increase Visibility
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ventura National Bank & Trust (VNBT) recently announced a name change from Vista National Bank & Trust. Ventura National Bank & Trust is headquartered in Harveyville, Kansas, with its primary executive offices and client relationship operations located in St. Louis, Missouri, and Trust Services out of St. Louis and Cody, Wyoming. For VNBT, the rebrand is about intention and positioning in an evolving digital marketplace. They have a new web address, www.v
Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday Fall on the Same Day as Old El Paso Celebrates Rare "Taco Totality" with Exclusive Merch and Tacos for Fans Nationwide
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time since 2020, Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday fall on the same day, creating what Old El Paso is calling “Taco Totality,” a rare taco eclipse where two taco-filled occasions align – and won’t again until 2037. To mark the historic crossover and to help fans fully experience Taco Totality, Old El Paso is dropping a limited-edition Taco Totality Gear Box packed with the new Old El Paso TABASCO® Sauce flavored Taco Shells and taco-inspired essentials,
Castine Launches AI-Powered Tools Across Its Full Platform — a First for Commission Management
RIDGEWOOD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Castine, the global leader in commission management systems, today announced the launch of AI capabilities embedded across its entire platform - spanning broker and asset manager workflows. The release marks an industry first in commission management, putting AI-driven intelligence directly inside the tools firms already rely on every day. AI-powered invoice and payment processing for brokers and IRPs AI-powered broker reviews AI-powered research overlay across
White Castle Partners with Automated Retail Technologies to Bring Iconic Sliders to Automated Kiosks Nationwide
COLUMBUS, Ohio & SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--White Castle partners with Automated Retail Technologies to bring hot, ready-to-eat Sliders to automated Crave & Go kiosks nationwide.
Pegasus Tech Ventures and Japanet Expand Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Fund to US$200 Million
SILICON VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #PegasusTechVentures--Pegasus Tech Ventures and Japanet Expand Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Fund to US$200 Million
Consumer Support for AI in P&C Insurance Nearly Doubles in 2026, Insurity Survey Finds
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insurity's 2026 AI in Insurance Report reveals consumer support for AI in P&C insurance has nearly doubled from 2025.
Juicebox Named to the Inaugural Prosumer AI 40
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Juicebox, the leading AI recruiting platform, today earned a spot on the inaugural Prosumer AI 40, a new annual list from Notable Capital recognizing the AI tools and applications giving a new generation of workers the ability to build, create, and operate at a level that was simply out of reach before. Produced in partnership with Nasdaq and selected by 30 leading venture firms, the Prosumer AI 40 tracks a category that is reshaping professional life: AI tools d
Lightcurve Invests in Washington Communities Through Economic Development and Downtown Revitalization Initiatives
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightcurve, the internet provider delivering the fastest speeds at unbeatable prices across the State of Washington, today announced a series of philanthropic investments supporting economic growth and vibrant downtown communities throughout Central and Western Washington. As part of its ongoing commitment to the communities it serves, Lightcurve has pledged $25,000 to the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board, reinforcing efforts to drive regional econ
DWS Delivers Savings to Investors with Fee Reductions on More Than $3 Billion of Assets
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DWS, a leading European asset manager with global reach, today announced fee reductions on more than $3 billion of mutual fund assets. DWS has lowered expense ratios for five funds across the firm’s Americas Fixed Income and Alternatives platforms, which could potentially save investors more than $2 million in fees annually over time. 1 The fee reductions are effective as of April 21. The Fixed Income and Alternatives platforms are core competencies for DWS Americas.
UBS Advisor Peter B. Martin Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
PARAMUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Wealth Management USA announced that Peter B. Martin, a Financial Advisor in the firm’s Paramus, NJ office, has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. “We are extremely proud to see Peter recognized on this prestigious list," said Ryan Rozniakowski, Senior Market Director at UBS. "Peter has achieved an incredible level of success as a Financial Advisor through his dedication, focus, and commitment to his clients and community.” Pete
Harver Launches AI PREVAIL™: The First Purpose-Built AI Readiness Assessment for Talent Acquisition and Employee Development
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harver Launches AI PREVAIL™: The First Purpose-Built AI Readiness Assessment for Talent Acquisition and Employee Development

