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KBRA Assigns Ratings to Sagard Credit Partners III-U RN (US) LP
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns an A rating to the Class A Notes, a BBB rating to the Class B Notes, a BBB- rating to the Class C Notes, and a BB+ rating to the Class D Notes (together, the “Notes”) issued by Sagard Credit Partners III-U RN (US) LP (the Issuer, Borrower, or Partnership). This published rating report summarizes KBRA's analysis of the Notes and KBRA’s ratings address the Issuer’s ability to fulfill its obligations on the ultimate interest payment and ultimate repayment of
Better in Both Worlds: Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Join Forces, Bringing Members More Ways to Earn and Redeem
MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt announced today a collaboration that will give members more ways to earn and redeem rewards across travel experiences. Bringing together two of the travel industry's beloved loyalty programs, the collaboration expands member benefits across a combined network of more than 1,300 destinations and 1,500 hotels. Whether flying with Air Canada or settling in at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts, members will enjoy greater flexi
Marble to Provide AI Tax Solutions to BDO Alliance USA
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marble is now providing AI-powered tax software to clients and independent members of the BDO Alliance USA as part of its Vendor Marketing Program. As part of this program, Marble will be able to offer these growing businesses and professional services firms direct access to its AI platform for tax research, document drafting, and client intake—grounded in federal and state tax law and built for the way modern tax teams work. The BDO Alliance USA is a nationwide
KBRA Releases Research - Time Is Not Free: Loan Modifications in SASB CMBS 2.0
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research examining loan modifications in the single-asset single borrower (SASB) commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) sector. SASB activity is expected to remain an important part of the market, while upcoming loan maturities will continue to test refinancing availability and lender selectivity. Following KBRA’s prior SASB default and loss research, this report reviews 54 SASB CMBS 2.0 loans that were modified. The analysis focuses on what borrow
Rosen Law Firm Urges Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) Stockholders to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026. Planet Fitness describes itself as a “franchisor and operator of fitness centers.”For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653.The Allegations: Rosen Law Firm is Investigating the Allegations that Planet Fitness, Inc
New York Life Launches an Indemnity Benefit for its Asset Flex Long-Term Care Insurance Solution
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life announced the launch of an indemnity benefit payment option for Asset Flex, its hybrid long-term care (LTC) insurance solution combining long-term care and universal life insurance. The Asset Flex Indemnity feature offers greater flexibility in how benefits are delivered, expanding how clients address LTC needs within a broader financial strategy. “We know that 70% of Americans turning 65 will need some form of LTC1, but LIMRA research finds only 3% over
CORRECTING and REPLACING Cooley Named an Official Legal Services Provider of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Cooley--Fifth paragraph quote attribution name should read: Elisabeth Freinberg (instead of Elisabeth Frienberg).The updated release reads: COOLEY NAMED AN OFFICIAL LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDER OF LA28 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMESCooley LLP today announced it has been selected as an Official Legal Services Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. As part of the partnership, Cooley will provide a full suite of legal services to LA28 over the next three year
Members Mobile CUSO Secures Strategic Investment from Four Credit Union Investors
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Members Mobile Inc. (“Members Mobile,” the “Company”), the credit union-focused mobile service provider integrating mobile phone plans with financial technology solutions, today announced that Members Mobile CUSO has secured investment from four credit union investors, including The Reseda Group, the wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU). The investment supports Members Mobile’s launch of a nationwide 4G/5G mobile
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Announces Healthcare Professional Liability Leadership Appointments
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Announces
Healthcare Professional Liability Leadership Appointments
ExchangeRight Fully Subscribes $90.67 Million Net-Leased Portfolio 73 DST
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #1031exchange--ExchangeRight has fully subscribed Net-Leased Portfolio 73 DST, a $90.67 million portfolio backed by primarily investment-grade tenants.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Blue Whale Re Ltd.
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Blue Whale Re Ltd. (Blue Whale) (Burlington, VT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.The ratings reflect Blue Whale’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).The ratings also
Philip Morris International to Host Webcast of 2026 Second-Quarter and First Six-Months Results
STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) will host a live audio webcast on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, to discuss its 2026 second-quarter and first six-months financial results, which will be issued at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET the same day. The webcast can be accessed here. The webcast will be hosted by Emmanuel Babeau, Group Chief Financial Officer, and Massimo Andolina, incoming Group CFO, and will include discussion of
Aptarro Appoints Paul Wiley as Chief Growth Officer to Advance Reimbursement Intelligence Strategy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptarro, a healthcare technology company pioneering reimbursement intelligence, today announced the appointment of Paul Wiley as Chief Growth Officer. Wiley will lead the company's commercial organization, including sales, partnerships, and customer success, as Aptarro continues to scale its go-to-market engine behind a growing portfolio of denial prevention and reimbursement intelligence solutions. Wiley’s appointment comes at an inflection point for the com
Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman Introduce Ode with Anthropic, an Enterprise AI Services Firm
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman introduced Ode with Anthropic (“Ode”), the AI services firm announced earlier this year, now launching under its official name and brand. Ode is a standalone company that combines Anthropic's frontier AI models, a team of experienced AI engineers and operators, and the backing of a consortium of leading investors. Alongside the founding partners, the investor consortium includes Goldman Sachs, General Atlan
Bridgenext Content Studio Launches GEO Measurement Layer to Broadcast & PR Services
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bridgenext Content Studio is introducing a new GEO measurement layer, giving clients a before-and-after view of how a satellite media tour may be influencing what AI tools say about a brand. Backed by Bridgenext, a global, data-driven technology consultancy, clients will soon receive AI-search visibility measurement alongside industry broadcast metrics. It’s currently in beta and available to media tour clients at no cost through 2026. For decades, the gold standa
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Veros Auto Receivables Trust 2026-2
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by Veros Auto Receivables Trust 2026-2 (“VEROS 2026-2”), an auto loan ABS transaction. This transaction represents Veros Credit LLC (“Veros” or the “Company”) second term ABS securitization of 2026 and tenth overall. VEROS 2026-2 will issue six classes of notes totaling $235.20 million. The notes are collateralized by a pool of auto loan contracts originated on an indirect basis mainly through independent
K-Beauty Goes Global: Sales Surge 53% as Korean Innovation Reshapes Beauty Growth
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today released new findings showing K-Beauty has become a rapidly growing global beauty segment, with value sales up 53% year-over-year and 131% over the past two years. The data points to a broader shift in beauty growth, as regional innovation, social commerce and digitally driven consumer demand increasingly shape what scales globally. In its latest report, K-Beauty Goes Global, NIQ shows how Korean beauty i
William Blair Hires Head of Biopharma Investment Banking, based in New York
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Blair announced today the expansion of the firm’s Healthcare team with the addition of Michael Allwin as managing director and head of Biopharma investment banking. Based in New York, Allwin will lead the firm’s global efforts to provide comprehensive advisory services to public and private biopharma companies across all stages of development as well as financial sponsors and venture firms focused on the sector. “Michael will play a critical role in further ex
7 in 10 Americans Now Use AI to Help Them Shop, Survey Finds
DALLAS & OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AI has become a mainstream shopping channel for American consumers, and its influence is only accelerating. New national survey data from LDWW shows that nearly 7 in 10 Americans are already using AI to shop for products and services, and 71% expect to use the technology even more in the years ahead, a trend that is fundamentally reshaping how consumers discover, research and buy from brands. Growing Trend: AI Search is now “AI Shop” as more Americans tu
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Al Ahleia Insurance Company S.A.K.P.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Al Ahleia Insurance Company S.A.K.P. (Al Ahleia) (Kuwait). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Al Ahleia’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Al Ahleia’s consolid
