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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
Affinity Plus Opens New Upgraded Branch in Albert Lea
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) today announced the opening of its new Albert Lea branch, a $2.5 million investment that pairs next-generation financial tools with a warm, community-centered environment built to empower local members. Located at 1707 East Main Street, the new branch serves nearly 2,000 members in the Albert Lea area with a drive-through lane, deposit-taking ATM and instant-issue debit and credit cards. Members will also have
CentralSquare Technologies and InvoiceCloud Form Partnership to Help Public Sector Organizations Streamline Payments and Expand Payment Options for Residents
LAKE MARY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CentralSquare Technologies, a leading provider of public sector software, has formed an alliance with digital billing and payments platform InvoiceCloud to help government agencies and utilities deliver the convenient, digital-first payment experiences residents increasingly expect. The integration of InvoiceCloud’s digital billing and payment platform and CentralSquare’s public administration software enables organizations to offer residents secure and flexibl
The Trade Desk Appoints Kristi Argyilan as Chief Commercial Officer, Executive Vice President
VENTURA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Trade Desk, a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Kristi Argyilan as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President. Argyilan will lead The Trade Desk’s data partnerships team, including identity, measurement, retail media, governance and more. She will report into founder and CEO, Jeff Green and be based in San Francisco.Argyilan joins The Trade Desk as one of the advertising industry's most respected lea
Wilson Sonsini Expands Healthcare Regulatory Practice With Brandon Ge and Ty Kayam
WASHINGTON & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Brandon Ge has joined the firm as senior counsel in Washington, D.C., and Ty Kayam has joined as Of Counsel in Seattle, expanding the firm’s healthcare regulatory team. The additions reflect growing client demand for integrated counsel spanning health data privacy, cybersecurity, AI governance, dig
Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the GPGI, Inc. (f/k/a CompoSecure) Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GPGI #GPGI--Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GPGI, Inc. (NYSE: GPGI) Class A common stock between November 3, 2025 and May 6, 2026. GPGI, Inc. has historically operated a financial technology and security business. Prior to the Company’s January 2026 rebranding, GPGI Class A common stock traded under the ticker symbol “CMPO.” After the rebranding, GPGI Class A common stock traded under th
Lumin Digital Raises $115 Million in New Capital to Further Invest in Product Innovation; Reaches a $1.6 Billion Valuation
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumin Digital, the Compounding Growth Platform for banks and credit unions, today announced more than $70 million in new investment from clients of the company. The investment reflects continued confidence in the company’s vision, execution, and long-term growth, with a growing number of clients choosing to invest alongside existing shareholders as Lumin expands its market presence and platform capabilities. This follows a recent $45 million growth equity fin
American Beacon and Mercer Launch Innovative Model Portfolio Solutions for Financial Intermediaries
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Beacon Advisors announces launch of Mercer & American Beacon Model Portfolios in collaboration with Mercer Investments LLC.
