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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the “Company” or “KREF”) (NYSE: KREF) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock with respect to the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026 to KREF’s common stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. KREF is a real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secu

ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced a $0.59 per share dividend. The dividend will be payable on January 7, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 29, 2025. ABOUT INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headqu

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.3875 per share. The distribution will be payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date is expected to be December 22, 2025. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA):     Distribution per share:   $0.38

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration:     Expected Ex-Dividend Date:      December 11, 2025  Record Date:                                December 11, 2025  Payable Date:                               December 31, 2025  Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Long-T

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) resulting from allegations that Coupang may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Coupang securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Ros

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chime® (Nasdaq: CHYM), a leading consumer financial technology company, today announced three promotions within its executive leadership team. Effective immediately, Mark Troughton has been promoted to the role of President, Janelle Sallenave to Chief Operating Officer, and Vineet Mehra to Chief Growth Officer. These leaders have been key drivers of Chime’s mission and continued growth, including the company’s expansion into new products such as MyPay and Chime C

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded more than $4.3 million in Pathway Fund grants to assist 42 organizations with preventing or remediating heirs’ property issues, such as resolving issues with a property title or establishing a will. The grants, awarded through 15 participating FHLB Dallas members, will be used to clear an estimated 3,020 titles and prevent heirs’ property issues by executing wills or deeds for more than 7,520 individuals. Th

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of both subsidiaries of Investors Title Company (ITC) [NASDAQ: ITIC]: Investors Title Insurance Company and National Investors Title Insurance Company (Austin, TX). These subsidiaries collectively are referred to as Investors Title Company Group (ITC Group). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Go

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On 8 September 2025, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group convened a high-level meeting in the City of London with representatives from 37 nations, including all G7 members, alongside the European Commission, NATO, European Parliament, Global Banks, and Ratings Agencies to discuss the DSRB. A number of countries have now indicated their intention to begin the formal steps required to bring the DSRB into existence. This phased pattern of eng

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank, National Association (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it will decrease its prime lending rate to 6.75%, effective immediately. The rate was last changed on October 29, 2025, when Fifth Third decreased its prime lending rate from 7.25% to 7.00%. About Fifth Third Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, will host its annual Commercial Industry Summit, ELEVATE 2025, on December 11, 2025. Continuing a 20-year history, the half-day event will focus on critical issues shaping the business landscape, including key insights into the 2026 economic and market outlook. Presenters at this year’s Commercial Industry Summit will address the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), anticipated a

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 stimulus tailwinds building into 2026, clarifying growth in private credit, and the credit implications of the reduction in uncertainty. Each Friday, the podcast covers three Things impacting credit that market partici

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO #Altria--Altria Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.06 Per Share

HIALEAH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #compliance--Southeastern Printing announces that it has successfully achieved SOC 2® Type 1 certification for data security and compliance.

OCEANSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #MFS--Monterey Financial Services is expanding its Broker Program, offering new income opportunities, enhanced support, and a limited-time $1,000 bonus.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Becker Professional Education, the global leader in accounting exam review and continuing professional education, today announced the launch of its new AI for Accounting and Auditing Certificate. Accounting and auditing professionals are increasingly using AI to streamline workflows and improve accuracy. Developing AI skills is necessary to stay competitive and keep up with the fast-paced demands of the profession. Becker's AI in Accounting and Auditing Certificate p

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers and acquirers of Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) securities between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Bitdeer is a bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) data-center infrastructure company. For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Al

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Informa TechTarget today announced Bryan Glick, Editor-in-Chief of Computer Weekly, has been named Editor of the Year - B2B at the 2025 BSME Awards.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United First Partners (“UFP”) is pleased to announce its role as Introducing Broker on Mayflower Acquisition Limited (“Mayflower”), which completed its IPO today, raising USD 500 million. The size of the capital raised places Mayflower among the largest London acquisition vehicles of recent years. The offering represents an important development for UFP’s expanding capital markets platform and reflects the firm’s increasing activity within Equity Capital Markets (ECM)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Third Avenue Management LLC (“Third Avenue”), on behalf of its clients, is a long term owner of Class A common shares of UniFirst Corp (“UniFirst”). Funds and accounts managed by Third Avenue have held shares of UniFirst since 2010. Third Avenue intends to exercise its voting authority, over all UniFirst shares held within client accounts and funds under its management, in favor of Engine Capital’s (“Engine”) proposed UniFirst directors at the upcoming December 15th a