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Fastest-Growing U.S. Real Estate Firm Launches Aperture Global, a New International Luxury Brokerage
LAKE MARY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LPT Holdings is proud to announce its new global luxury real estate brand, Aperture Global Real Estate, has launched today. As the first independent luxury brokerage to debut with a global launch at inception, Aperture enters the market with a groundbreaking international footprint. The brand is launching in 15 U.S. states and four international cities, including key markets such as Miami, London, New York, Toronto, and Lisbon — with nearly 20 more global locat
Bain Capital and Oliver Street Capital Acquire 11-Property Infill Industrial Portfolio in Northern New Jersey
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital and Oliver Street Capital (“OSC”) announced the acquisition of an industrial portfolio primarily located in the Northern New Jersey market for $208 million. The private, off-market transaction was completed via a joint venture between Bain Capital’s Real Estate team and OSC that focuses on acquiring high-quality, infill industrial properties in select, supply-constrained markets. The value-add portfolio consists of 11 Class B warehouses spread across top in
Empower Reports Base Earnings of $255M in First Quarter, up 13% Year Over Year
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empower announced today it has achieved base earnings of $255 million for the first quarter of 2025, up 13% from the same period in 2024. The retirement services and wealth management provider added approximately $42 billion in assets under administration to its Workplace Solutions unit over the past 12 months ending March 31, 2025, which includes 700,000 new participants and 12,000 new plans. In addition, Empower Personal WealthTM, the firm’s wealth m
Mental Health Awareness Month: AXIS/Harris Poll Survey Finds Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) Insurance Employees Acknowledge Widespread Stress and Anxiety in the Industry
PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AXS #insurance--Timed to the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AXS) partnered with The Harris Poll to survey the state of mental health within the insurance profession. The research findings revealed a number of trends pointing to widespread and rising stress and anxiety; a desire for better mental health support; and a belief that insurance trails other industries in prioritizing mental health init
Unum Group Names Shelia Anderson Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has appointed Shelia Anderson as executive vice president and chief information and digital officer. In this role, Anderson will lead the company’s digital transformation organization responsible for designing and building innovative technology solutions that drive growth and improve the lives of Unum’s customers. Anderson will report to Rick McKenney, president and chief executive officer at Unum Group. “Our commitment to innovation e
The Inaugural MOXIECON & MOXIE Awards Winners are Announced by Springboard Consulting
CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ability--Springboard Consulting honors companies that, despite external forces, are staying the course in their commitment to people who have disabilities.
Sui Integrates Axelar to Unleash Limitless Scale for Next-Generation Asset Issuers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AXL--Axelar today advances global blockchain interoperability with the mainnet integration of Sui, the blockchain built for mass adoption, to advance their shared vision of empowering asset issuers to deliver seamless UX at limitless scale. The integration comes as DeFi surges on Sui, with more than 1.4M daily active wallets powering over $11B in DEX volume over the last 30 days alone. Sui's connection via Axelar unlocks interoperability across all of crypto. Tapping into
Proxima Partners with Narrative To Launch New Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Segments For Programmatic
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Proxima launches deterministic DTC audience segments on The Trade Desk & Yahoo using $20B+ eCommerce data & AI to boost ad targeting precision & ROAS.
AIHA Launches Enhanced Heat Stress Mobile App 2.0 to Protect Indoor Workers, Employers, from Indoor Occupational Heat Hazards
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #aihaconnect--AIHA Launches Enhanced Heat Stress Mobile App 2.0 to Protect Indoor Workers, Employers, from Indoor Occupational Heat Hazards
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) Continues – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Landstar System, Inc. (“Landstar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSTR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON LANDSTAR SYSTEM, INC. (LSTR), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened? On April 2, 2025, Landstar di
Lenders Cooperative Appoints Rachel Hunsinger as Head of SBA Servicing
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #aba--Lenders Cooperative, a leading provider of integrated small business and commercial lending platforms and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Hunsinger as Head of SBA Servicing. In this role, Hunsinger will lead the company’s SBA servicing operations, enhancing the post-close support provided to its network of financial institution clients nationwide. Hunsinger brings more than 22 years of experience in the banking and financial services s
The New York Times Company's President and Chief Executive Officer Meredith Kopit Levien to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) announced today that it will participate in the J.P. Morgan Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Boston. Meredith Kopit Levien, president and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 1:00 p.m. ET, which will be accessible via live webcast at investors.nytco.com. An archive of the webcast will be available on the company’s website for 30 days. About The
Direct Commerce Appoints Fintech Executives as President and Head of Sales, Closes Follow On Growth Funding
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Direct Commerce Inc., the company revolutionizing AP automation, today announced two strategic hires, the closing of a follow-on fundraise, and its new model designed to create a true win-win for enterprises and their supplier networks. Direct Commerce's new model is aimed at transforming the relationships between enterprises and their supplier networks. For decades, supplier finance programs delayed payments and buried hidden fees in complex terms – which forced
Goldman Alum Elise Bal Launches Bal Strategic Partners
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Goldman Sachs Managing Director Elise Bal has launched Bal Strategic Partners, a placement agency focused on raising capital from top institutional family offices. Bal was at Goldman Sachs for over 15 years and was one of the founding members of Goldman’s Apex Family Office team. At Goldman, Bal connected Goldman proprietary deal flow including direct investments, co-investments and funds with institutional family offices with over $1bn in net worth. Bal also f
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of One Alliance Insurance Corporation
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ (Good) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb-” (Good) from “bb+” (Fair) of One Alliance Insurance Corporation (One Alliance) (San Juan, Puerto Rico). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is positive. The ratings reflect One Alliance’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and margina
MikMak Unveils Major Platform Enhancements to Power Profitable Growth for Global Brands
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MikMak, the leading global eCommerce enablement and analytics platform, today announced significant enhancements to the MikMak 3.0 Platform. This will empower brands to grow profitably by enabling commerce everywhere and measuring omnichannel outcomes. These new capabilities reinforce MikMak’s position as the industry leader in helping global brands drive demand, prove ROI, and grow revenue—no matter the economic climate. The latest platform advancements include the l
Announcing NonDel Complete: ResiCentral's All-in-One Solution for Non-Delegated Success
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ResiCentral LLC, today announced the launch of its full-service non-delegated solution, NonDel Complete, an intuitive, end-to-end loan experience within their dynamic portal. This solution is specifically tailored to banker partners who value control over their loans but desire support with disclosures, loan documents, and additional services. "NonDel Complete gives our banking partners a full-service solution to meet their customers' needs with confidence," said Brian
Bitwise Joins iCapital® Marketplace To Expand Access to Investment Opportunities in Crypto
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global crypto asset manager Bitwise Asset Management announced today a partnership with iCapital1, the global fintech platform driving the world’s alternative investment marketplace for the wealth and asset management industries, to add Bitwise to iCapital Marketplace. “Crypto is rapidly emerging as a new alternative asset class, with unique drivers that can make it a compelling diversifier in portfolios for investment professionals,” said Bitwise CEO Hunter Hors
Oak Row Equities Wins Unanimous Approval from Historic & Environmental Preservation Board for First & Fifth
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oak Row Equities, a leading private equity and real estate development firm with a $2.0 billion portfolio spanning over four million square feet in South Florida, today announced that the Historic & Environmental Preservation Board (HEPB) has unanimously granted approval of First & Fifth, a brand new luxury multifamily tower designed by ODP Architects. HEPB approved the spectacular original design as is. "First & Fifth was designed to pay homage to Miami’s tu
Impartner Champions the Next Era of Partner Leadership at Catalyst 2025
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Catalyst2025--Impartner, the global leader in partner ecosystem solutions, announces its sponsorship of Catalyst 2025, the premier event hosted by Partnership Leaders, taking place May 13–15 in Seattle, WA. As a proud returning sponsor, Impartner is bringing an immersive and elevated experience to the event, with a focus on thought leadership, wellness, and groundbreaking ecosystem technology designed to help attendees scale their programs and discover new levels of revenue g