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Blackstone Announces Final Close of Record $6.3 Billion Life Sciences Fund – the Largest Private Fund Dedicated to Life Sciences
NEW YORK & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the final close of Blackstone Life Sciences VI (“BXLS VI”). BXLS VI was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap of $6.3 billion of total capital commitments. It is the largest life sciences private fund ever raised and is nearly 40% larger than its predecessor vehicle. Nicholas Galakatos, Ph.D., Global Head of Blackstone Life Sciences (“BXLS”), said, “We are grateful to the BXLS VI investors for their strong s
Avory & Co Launches AVRY, a Foundational Equity ETF Built for Core Portfolios
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avory & Co today announced the launch of AVRY, the Avory Foundational ETF, designed as a long-term core equity holding for investors seeking a forward thinking, disciplined, transparent exposure to high-quality businesses positioned for durable, secular growth. AVRY is actively managed, non-index, and intentionally concentrated, with no benchmark or cash constraints. The strategy allocates capital based on conviction and valuation rather than index weights or short-t
Pathward Joins American Fintech Council (AFC) Board of Directors to Advance Inclusive and Innovative Financial Solutions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Fintech Council announced the addition of Pathward, represented by President Anthony Sharett, to its board of directors.
BitGo Expands Support for Canton Coin with Electronic Trading and Go Network Settlement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitGo Inc., the digital asset infrastructure company and wholly owned subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”) (NYSE: BTGO), today announced expanded support for Canton Coin (CC) with the addition of electronic trading and settlement through Go Network, building on its existing OTC trading support. With this expansion, BitGo is the first U.S.-based regulated infrastructure provider to combine custody, OTC trading, electronic execution, and seamless settlement for
SentiLink Named a 2026 FICO Industry Vanguard Decision Award Winner for Leadership in Identity Theft Detection
BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FICO--FICO has named SentiLink a 2026 FICO® Industry Vanguard Decision Award winner.
Glia Launches CoPilot, an Agentic Knowledge Partner for Every Banking Team
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glia, the leading platform for intelligent banking interactions, today announced Glia CoPilot — a self-learning AI knowledge tool for every role — and Glia Banker, the next generation of the Glia Virtual Assistant (GVA), the banking industry’s most widely adopted AI for automating customer and member interactions. The announcement arrives as regional and community institutions face mounting pressure on every front: fintechs capturing new accounts, megabanks outspendin
ADL and JLens Urge GE Aerospace Shareholders to Vote AGAINST Proposal 7 in Annual Meeting Proxy
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor that empowers investors to align their capital with Jewish values, along with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today called upon shareholders of GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) (“GE” or “the Company”) to vote AGAINST a shareholder proposal that could harm GE's defense business and undermine Israel's ability to protect its citizens. ADL and JLens note that Proposal 7 is expected to be submitted to a shareholder vote at the GE Aerospace a
Minted Technology Advisors Unlocks Growth for Healthcare Practices Through Weave Partnership
LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #getweave--Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading AI-powered patient communications and engagement platform purpose-built for small and medium-sized healthcare practices, today recognized its partnership with Minted Technology Advisors, whose MintedCX advisory model helps healthcare practices adopt modern patient communication and engagement technology. Through its MintedCX initiative, Minted Technology Advisors works with healthcare organizations to improve patient experience, team ef
Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Katelyn Zborowski as Chief Marketing Officer
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. (“Jack in the Box” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JACK), today announced that it has appointed Katelyn Zborowski as the Company’s new Chief Marketing Officer, effective today. Zborowski will lead the Company’s marketing strategy, with a focus on driving demand through innovation, delivering profitable value, and bringing Jack’s Way to life across the brand. Zborowski is a consumer-led marketing executive with over 15 years of experience delivering ca
Capstone Expands Commercial Market Reach with KLAD Integration, Unlocking High-Margin, Asset-Light Revenue Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capstone Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: CAPS), a tech-enabled building products distribution platform, today announced that the integration of KLAD Envelope Solutions, its architectural representative business, is expanding the Company’s commercial reach and supporting high-margin sales growth. The integration gives Capstone direct access to commercial customers and is expected to drive proprietary product sales into large-scale projects across multiple geographies. “KLAD’s r
Cass Commercial Bank Names Eric Giering President
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS), a leading provider of information and payment management solutions, announced today that Eric Giering has been named President of Cass Commercial Bank, its commercial banking subsidiary. Giering succeeds Dwight D. Erdbruegger, who will retire in September after serving as President of Cass Commercial Bank since July 2018. Under Erdbruegger’s leadership, the Bank strengthened its market position, expanded key lines of bus
ProCap Financial Stockholders Approve Acquisition of AI Agent Lab CFO Silvia
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProCap Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRR) (“ProCap Financial” or the “Company”), the first publicly traded agentic finance firm, held its Annual Meeting of stockholders (“Annual Meeting”) on March 27, 2026 at which the stockholders voted in favor of all proposals. Among other matters, stockholders approved the proposal to issue shares of the Company’s common stock for the acquisition of CFO Silvia, Inc. (“Silvia”), a leading AI agent lab focused exclusively on finance with
Nicus to Spotlight AI-Driven IT Financial Management at 2026 ITFMA Annual Conference
ROANOKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Nicus Software, Inc. (Nicus), a leading provider of enterprise IT Financial Management (ITFM) solutions, today announced its sponsorship and active participation in the 2026 IT Financial Management Association (ITFMA) annual conference, taking place July 20–24, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. As a returning sponsor and exhibitor, Nicus will lead a comprehensive educational program featuring a 2-day IT Finance Boot Camp and eight conference sessions, including three foc
INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SMCI #SMCI--Case alleges defendants failed to disclose Super Micro sales of servers were to companies based in China, in violation of U.S. export control laws.
Starcloud Raises $170M Series A at $1.1bn Valuation Led by Benchmark and EQT Ventures
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Starcloud, the company building data centers in space, today announced it has raised a $170 million Series A, at a $1.1 billion valuation. Achieving unicorn status just 17 months after its Y Combinator demo day, Starcloud is now the fastest unicorn in Y Combinator history. The round is also more than double the size of the next largest YC Series A, and brings the company’s total capital raised to $200 million. As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented dema
Metro Credit Union Selects Tyfone’s nFinia® Digital Banking Platform
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital banking solutions provider Tyfone, today announced that Metro Credit Union (Metro) has selected the nFinia® Digital Banking Platform to enhance its digital capabilities, strengthen member engagement and support future growth. The credit union cited nFinia’s flexibility, faster payments capabilities, open banking architecture and scalable security as the decisive factors in its decision. Headquartered in Chelsea, Mass., Metro is the largest state-chartere
Bowhead Specialty to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings on May 5, 2026; Also Announces Upcoming Investor Events
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (the “Company”, “Bowhead Specialty”) (NYSE: BOW) announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time before the market opens on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The earnings documents will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.bowheadspecialty.com. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results on the same day, Tuesday, May 5,
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Pricing of an $880.4 Million Managed CRE CLO
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (“FBRT”) today announced the pricing of BSPRT 2026-FL13 (“FL13”), an $880.4 million managed Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation. FL13 features a 30-month reinvestment period. The transaction has an initial advance rate of 88.375% and a weighted average interest cost of 1M CME Term SOFR+1.76% before transaction costs. The transaction is expected to settle on April 15, 2026. Concurrently with the settlement
GHK Capital Partners LP Completes the Sale of ITS Logistics
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GHK Capital Partners LP ("GHK") announced today that it recently completed the sale of ITS Logistics (“ITS”). ITS, based in Reno, NV, provides asset-lite freight brokerage, dedicated fleet, and distribution and fulfillment services nationwide. GHK acquired ITS in June 2021. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as lead financial advisor, and Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisor to ITS on the transaction. Weil, Gotsha
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc Announces Capped Cash Tender Offers for Part of Its 3.375% Notes Due 2028, 3.750% Notes Due 2030 and 6.500% Notes Due 2040
LONDON & DENVER & JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc (the “Offeror”), a company incorporated under the laws of the Isle of Man, announces today the offers to purchase for cash the outstanding series of its (i) 3.375% notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), (ii) 3.750% notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and (iii) 6.500% notes due 2040 (the “2040 Notes” and together with the 2028 Notes and the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”), issued by the Offeror and guaranteed by AngloGold Ashanti
