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Xsolla Announces Strategic Collaboration to Advance Game Development and Digital Innovation in Azerbaijan
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced a strategic collaboration with the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and Azercell to support the continued development of Azerbaijan’s game development and digital innovation ecosystem. As interactive entertainment continues to expand globally, regional development hubs are becoming critical drivers of creative production, techni
Unleash Raises $35M Led by One Peak to Help Enterprises Ship AI-driven Software Faster, Safer, and Smarter
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unleash, the open-source FeatureOps company, today announced a $35 million Series B financing led by One Peak, with participation from existing investors Spark Capital, Frontline Ventures, and Firstminute Capital. The new funding will be used to accelerate product innovation and global expansion as enterprises confront the opportunities and risks of AI-accelerated software delivery. AI has dramatically accelerated software development, creating a generational oppo
Mercer Advisors Launches National Women & Wealth Practice
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer Advisors launches its Women & Wealth practice, a dedicated group aligned around a firmwide commitment to support and advance women.
U.S. Bancorp to Speak at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bancorp to speak at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference
STG Group Expands Trading Operations With Launch of Broker-Dealer, STG Securities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STG Group, a multi-asset trading firm specializing in systematic and quantitative strategies, today announced the launch of its new broker dealer business division, STG Securities. The launch positions STG Group as a comprehensive electronic market maker and global trading firm. Founded in 2022, STG Group has steadily expanded its trading operations across markets. In 2024, the firm acquired Automated Volatility Trading (AVT) – formerly a U.S. options group at Barclay
Advisor360° Survey: Financial Advisors Say AI Will Redefine – Not Eliminate – Their Role
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--New from wealthtech provider Advisor360: 90% believe AI will change, not eliminate their jobs; 76% don't get the most out of their existing tech.
Sallie Mae CEO to Speak at 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced Chief Executive Officer Jon Witter will speak at the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:40 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast and replay will be available at SallieMae.com/investors. Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we
Venn Enters 2026 With Strong Momentum as Regulated Industries Modernize and Secure Remote Work
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venn, the flexible workforce enablement company, today announced strong momentum entering 2026, with 30% growth in new-logo acquisitions and 114% new business ARR growth in 2025. Venn’s momentum demonstrates accelerated adoption of its patented Blue Border™ to secure and support remote, hybrid and contractor-heavy workforce models for organizations where data protection, compliance, auditability, and workforce speed-to-productivity are crucial. Modern organizations in
Talica Launches as National Surface Science Technology Platform
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Talica (“Talica” or the “Company”) today announced its formation as a new national platform delivering specialized surface science technology services to facilities, manufacturers, and prime contractors in highly regulated industries. Talica brings together specialized operating companies with deep expertise in advanced surface treatments, precision cleaning, passivation, and a broad range of high-purity services. Whether work is performed on-site or at th
Lease End Launches Marketplace to Bridge the Gap Between Inventory-Starved Dealers and Lease Holders
BURLEY, Idaho & SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lease End launches marketplace enabling early lease exits for drivers while giving participating dealers direct access to high-quality used inventory.
National Cryptocurrency Association Returns to SXSW to Demystify Crypto for the Masses
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Americans understand and use crypto with confidence, is returning to South by Southwest (SXSW) to continue educating consumers and businesses about how they can use crypto - without any of the hype or jargon. NCA is giving a voice to the one in five U.S. adults (and counting) already using crypto and serving as a trusted resource for the millions of others who are curiou
Michael Schlappig Joins Ensis as Partner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ensis Partners, a boutique investment banking and restructuring advisory firm, today announced that Michael Schlappig has joined the firm as a Partner. Schlappig brings nearly two decades of investment banking and special situations experience advising companies and stakeholders across in-court restructurings, out-of-court workouts, liability management exercises (LMEs) and other distressed and complex transactions. “We are thrilled to once again work with Michael, wh
Tech Whistleblower Support Organization Psst.org Appoints Jennifer Gibson as Executive Director
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Psst.org, the nonprofit pioneering collective whistleblowing models to reduce individual risk and enable public-interest disclosures, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Gibson as its new Executive Director. Gibson, a co-founder of Psst.org, steps into the role following more than a decade and a half of leading high-impact legal and advocacy work in some of the most complex and high-risk whistleblowing and human rights cases worldwide. Her clients have includ
CFES Announces Qualified Assessor Program to Advance Fintech Certifications
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards (CFES), an industry-led organization for banks, fintechs, and other companies that sets audit-ready standards that promote safety and soundness, today announced the launch of its Qualified Assessor Program. This program enables qualified third-party firms to conduct independent certifications against CFES standards and the STARC framework. The program establishes comprehensive assessor criteria, structured training req
Xsolla Strengthens Presence in Emerging Markets With Vietnam Acquisition and Becomes the First Licensed Merchant of Record Solution in the Country
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the acquisition of Wetaps Corporation, a Ho Chi Minh City–based publisher providing comprehensive regulatory coverage for co-publishing partnerships, local operations, and market support for Vietnam, and the launch of its Merchant of Record (MoR) services in Vietnam. As the first licensed MoR for games in the country, Xsolla offers developers a
University of Dayton School of Law Partners with Kaplan to Provide All Students with Comprehensive Bar Exam Preparation
DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #highered--The University of Dayton School of Law is providing its students with comprehensive bar exam preparation through a new partnership with Kaplan.
Conduent Named a Leader in NelsonHall’s 2026 NEAT Evaluation for Healthcare Payer Agility & Innovation
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conduent Named a Leader in NelsonHall’s 2026 NEAT Evaluation for Healthcare Payer Agility & Innovation
Schwab Announces Its Institutional Investor Day
WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Charles Schwab Corporation announced that it has scheduled its Institutional Investor Day on Thursday, May 14th.
DDC Enterprise Limited Reports Preliminary Unaudited Record High 2025 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA (1); Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 2,183 BTC
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDC Enterprise Limited (the “Company,” “we,” or “DDC”) (NYSE American: DDC), today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025. The Company expects to report record revenue and positive Adjusted EBITDA driven by growth and margin expansion in its consumer food business. Final audited results are expected to be released in mid-April 2026. Full-Year 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue: Expected to be in the range of $39.0 mi
Fidelity® Q4 2025 Retirement Analysis: Average Annual 401(k) Account Balances Increase by Double Digits for Third Year in a Row
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Fidelity Investments®, latest Q4 2025 retirement analysis, average 401(k) and 403(b) account balances continue to trend upward, marking the third straight year of double-digit annual balance increases – owing in part to continued market gains and strong 401(k) savings levels. Overall, 401(k) balances were up more than 11% over Q4 2024, while the average 403(b) balance increased 13% over the previous year; IRA balances increased 7%. In addition, both 401(k)

