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Figure Markets Opens $15M HELOC Facility as First Real-World Asset Financing on a DeFi Marketplace
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Figure Markets today announced the launch of a $15 million on-chain senior lending facility backed by Figure home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).The facility uses Figure Market’s Democratized Prime marketplace, where borrowers access capital directly from lenders using public blockchain digital assets as collateral. This transaction marks the first time that digitally native real-world assets (RWAs), like private credit or stocks, can be used as collateral on a
Howden Re and Rivonia Road Capital Announce Strategic Agreement to Provide Innovative Commission Financing Solutions to the Insurance Industry
NEW YORK & SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets, and strategic advisory division of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and Rivonia Road Capital (“Rivonia”), a leading US-based credit investment manager, today announced that they have entered into a Strategic Cooperation Agreement. The agreement is a partnership which focuses on providing financing to insurance agents, brokers, and other industry participants, particularly in the
dataplor Raises $20.5M Series B to Scale Global Location Intelligence and Accelerate Product Growth
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dataplor, a leading provider of global location intelligence, today announced the close of a $20.5 million Series B funding round, led by F-Prime, with participation from Spark Capital, FFVC, Acronym Venture Capital, Two Lanterns Venture Capital, APA Ventures, dara5, and Alumni Ventures. The new investment will accelerate dataplor’s growth, expand its product offerings, and scale its global location intelligence products. This funding comes on the heels
Veylan Launches with First AI-Native Operating System for Advertising
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Introducing Veylan, the first AI-native OS for advertising. Veylan is a unified, intelligent system that automates the full campaign lifecycle.
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP and Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Announce a Class Action for All Vaxart Shareholders that May Include You, Even if You Participated in the Previous Partial Settlement with Vaxart
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP & Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA In re VAXART, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION This Document Relates to: ALL ACTIONS Master Case No. 3:20-cv-05949-VC SUMMARY NOTICE OF CLASS CERTIFICATION THIS NOTICE PROVIDES ONLY LIMITED INFORMATION ABOUT THE CASE PLEASE VISIT WWW.VAXARTSECURITIESLITIGATION.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION The Court has certified this lawsuit as a class action for
ProShares’ High Income ETFs Surpass $1 Billion in Assets
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProShares announces that its suite of High Income ETFs has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management.
Haveli Investments Acquires Accommodations Plus International
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, today announced its acquisition of Accommodations Plus International (“API” or the “Company”), a global leader in crew accommodations and travel technology solutions. This transaction marks the beginning of an exciting partnership aimed at accelerating API’s growth through global expansion and cutting-edge technology investments. Haveli’s acquisition of API will provide substantial resources and strate
Esko and RegASK Partner to Transform Packaging Compliance and Speed to Market
ST. LOUIS & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RegASK, a leading provider of AI-driven regulatory intelligence for Consumer Goods and Life Sciences, and Esko, the global leader in integrated software and hardware solutions for packaging and labeling announced today, a strategic collaboration designed to streamline packaging development and accelerate speed to market for brands worldwide. This powerful integration will be showcased at Esko World 2025, taking place June 3-5 in St. Louis, Missouri. The gr
VSoft Publishes New Whitepaper "From Legacy to Leading: How AI-Ready Core Systems Give Banks an Edge"
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VSoft Corporation, a global leader in providing information and technology solutions for financial institutions, has published its newest whitepaper, "From Legacy to Leading: How AI-Ready Core Systems Give Banks an Edge." This comprehensive resource explores how AI is transforming banking and why modernizing legacy core systems is crucial for financial institutions looking to leverage AI technology effectively. By 2030, AI could add up to $1 trillion in extra value for
Terra Energy Partners II Announces Equity Commitment from Kayne Anderson
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terra Energy Partners II, LLC (“Terra II” or the “Company”), a newly formed independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas, today announced that it has secured over $300 million of equity commitments from Kayne Private Energy Income Fund III, L.P., a fund managed by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. (“Kayne Anderson”), and members of the Company’s management team. Terra II will focus on the acquisition and development of large, cash flowing
Gartner Survey Reveals Personalization Can Triple the Likelihood of Customer Regret at Key Journey Points
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Personalized marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3.2x more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. A Gartner survey of 1,464 B2B buyers and consumers across North America, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand in November and December 2024 found that customers who experienced personalization in a recent purchase journey were 1.8x mo
CERE Investors Have the Opportunity to Lead the Cerevel Securities Fraud Lawsuit with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CERE #CERE--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“Cerevel” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CERE), Bain Capital Investors, LLC (“Bain”) and Pfizer, Inc. (“Pfizer”) and reminds investors of the June 3, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities l
CGC Investors Have the Opportunity to Lead the Canopy Growth Securities Fraud Lawsuit with Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CGC #CGC--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CGC) and reminds investors of the June 3, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The fi
Commonwealth Chooses Wealth.com to Deliver Estate Planning Platform Access to Network of Advisors
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EstatePlanning--Wealth.com, the leading end-to-end estate planning platform, today announced it has been selected by Commonwealth Financial Network® (“Commonwealth”) as an estate planning solution for its more than 2,300 affiliated independent financial advisors. The partnership positions Wealth.com as a core component of Commonwealth’s broader effort to bring specialized planning services to advisors looking to attract and retain high-net-worth (HNW) clients through seamless, integra
Andersen Consulting Announces Collaboration with Bretteville Consulting
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BrettevilleConsulting--Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Bretteville Consulting.
Sallie Mae Now Accepting Applications for Its Completing the Dream Scholarship Program
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sallie Mae is again partnering with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to offer scholarships to students who encounter unexpected costs that can be obstacles to college completion. The company, through The Sallie Mae Fund, will award 170 Completing the Dream Scholarships worth up to $425,000 to help students complete their higher education. Applications will remain open until all funds are awarded or until December 1, 2025. The Completing the Dream Scholarship Program
New Holding Company Nine Dean to Invest in Quality Jobs that Drive Business Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nine Dean, a newly established holding company, today announced its official launch. Backed by a significant anchor investment from the Ford Foundation and founded by a seasoned team with deep expertise across all facets of business ownership—including entrepreneurial ventures, capital markets, credit, private equity, and operations—Nine Dean will focus on acquiring middle-market businesses, a vital segment of the economy, and unlocking long-term value through operati
Frustrated by Lack of Exchange of Ideas at Classic Conferences, Straxen Launches Mastermind Community
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Straxen--Straxen was created to help financial professionals maximize their returns on at-risk capital and introduces Straxen Summit and The Exchange.
MassMutual Appoints David Long, Former Chairman and CEO of Liberty Mutual Insurance, to Its Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MassMutual today announced it has appointed David Long, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Mutual Insurance, to the company’s Board of Directors. “David’s exceptional track record of leadership and driving global growth, as well as his deep understanding of what a mutual company is all about – delivering long-term value to policyowners – makes him a welcome addition to our Board of Directors,” said Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and
City of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Selects Public Administration Solutions from Tyler Technologies
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TYL #TylerTech--Tyler Technologies announced it has signed an agreement with the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, for multiple Tyler solutions.