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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board is requesting public comment on proposed changes to its Procedural Rules for those seeking CFP® certification. CFP Board upholds its Fitness Standards through the peer-review process set forth in the Procedural Rules. This proposal improves CFP Board’s existing process for evaluating the ethical fitness of candidates for CFP® certification and former CFP® professionals with a single prior bankruptcy or multiple misdemeanor convictions involving an alcohol

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--FV Bank, the U.S. licensed digital bank offering a vertically integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, today announced its successful launch of its SWIFT code: ITTLPRS2XXX. This strategic milestone is significant for FV Bank clients as it expands inbound wire options alongside stablecoin-based payment rails. By integrating our SWIFT BIC code, FV Bank is able to receive deposits through an extensive network of over 11

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) announced the addition of four popular cryptocurrency tokens to its trading platform: SOL, ADA, XRP, and DOGE.

MCKINNEY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--By 2026, 80% of software engineers will work remotely or hybrid, as companies struggle to enforce RTO despite incentives and policy changes.

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gila River Resorts & Casinos has partnered with Peak Strategic Partnerships in a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the tribal gaming industry. Through this strategic alignment, Peak Strategic Partnerships will identify and broker sponsorship opportunities for Gila River Resorts & Casinos, further enhancing the brand’s presence and strategic partnerships across multiple industries. As the first example of this innovative partnership, Gila River Resorts

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $HCKT #financetransformation--The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consultancy and executive advisory firm, has released its latest Digital World Class® Matrix, focusing on the MDM software marketplace. The report reveals leading vendors in the space and examines the critical relationship between Gen AI and MDM and governance. Improving data standards has a transformational impact on finance organizations, driving a 3X increase in sta

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been named to America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune and Statista. This is the second time in three years that Fifth Third has been recognized by Fortune for its innovation. “It’s a privilege to again be named as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune,” said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third. “This recognition underscores our relentless dedication to innovation excellence and providing ou

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (“Baldwin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BWIN), announced today that, in connection with the anticipated launch of its debut Baldwin-sponsored reciprocal insurance exchange, Builder Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (“BRIE”), BRIE has entered into a note purchase agreement to raise $110 million of surplus financing through the issuance of surplus debentures (the “Notes”). $95 million of the Notes will

WEST CHESTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venerable is pleased to share that George Alvites and Angie Ellis have joined the organization as Vice President, Head of Audit and Vice President, Compliance, respectively. The firm is also celebrating the promotion of Susan Clark and Alexandra Findleton to Vice President roles. Mr. Alvites, a strategic leader in audit and risk management, comes to Venerable with two decades of experience in the insurance and financial industries and will be accountable for

COLUMBUS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synovus Financial Corp. has published its 2024 Annual Report.

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BTC #Bitcoin--The I/O Fund announces a cumulative return of 210% and an annualized return of 27.6%, surpassing Wall Street’s most successful investment firms.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IdealCapital--Andersen Global expands its presence in the Middle East through a Collaboration Agreement with Ideal Capital, a M&A and valuation firm based in Dubai.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Eligibility redeterminations in the Medicaid managed care segment following the end of the public health emergency period is leading to a mismatch between acuity and rates, according to a new AM Best report. During the public health emergency from COVID-19, the segment experienced significant enrollment growth in 2020-2022 due to the lack of Medicaid eligibility redeterminations. The Best’s Special Report, “Medicaid Redeterminations Put Pressure on Segment,” stat

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life today announced the company’s first collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transaction of 2025, Flatiron CLO 30 Ltd., a new CLO issuance. The transaction follows a company-record CLO volume last year. Having first entered the CLO market in 2001 to generate an additional source of returns for the company’s policy owners, New York Life’s historic 2024 brought six deals to market including four new issuances and two reset transactions for existing portfolios.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Vision Holdings, Inc., a leading optical retail company behind brands like America's Best and Eyeglass World, has appointed VML as its agency of record (AOR) following a competitive review. VML will play a key role in leading National Vision’s brand evolution, redefining National Vision's communication and brand platforms with a focus on creative, CRM, social strategy, brand identity and design, and experiential. The new partnership will support National Visio

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed against Geron Corporation (“Geron”) (NASDAQ: GERN) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Geron securities between February 28, 2024, and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is May 12, 2025. CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP: If you suffered Geron losses,

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlington PLLC announced today that Kristy Fields, an executive compensation lawyer who most recently practiced as a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, has joined the firm as a partner. Fields is the latest new joiner in a series of major lateral hires for Sterlington in recent months. “In the small community of premier executive compensation advisors, Kristy is one of the best,” said Christopher S. Harrison, managing partner of Sterlington. “She is an i

TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wingspire Equipment Finance announces that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to a new Flight at Tustin Legacy office in October 2025. The new space will span over 15,000 square feet, doubling the size of its current HQ to support the company’s extended growth and expansion plans. The relocation comes as the company continues to experience strong demand across all business channels. With plans to significantly grow its team member count in the coming ye

ADDISON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Parts Town, the global leader in high-tech distribution of OEM foodservice equipment parts, residential appliance parts, HVAC parts, consumer electronic parts, and related products, today announced the launch of its “Town Shares” employee ownership program, designed to allow team members to share in the company’s long-term success. This game-changing program applies to all team members across Parts Town Unlimited’s 46 b

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LRN Corporation, a global leader in ethics and compliance (E&C) solutions, announced the release of its latest benchmarking data report, Ethical Gaps in the Financial Services Sector: 2025 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report. The new report examines data from LRN’s recent 2025 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness survey, specifically isolating the data gathered from financial services organizations, uncovering critical shortfalls in ethic