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Worldpay Continues Expansion Into Latin America With Domestic Acquiring in Colombia
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Worldpay®, a global industry leader in payments technology and solutions, is continuing its expansion into the Latin American market with new domestic acquiring capabilities in Colombia. This expansion further adds to its geographical reach in the region, where it already supports some of the largest merchants across Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. “Our vision to unleash the potential of every business means breaking down barriers for global merchants while enabling a
Jenna Lyons Joins Cashmere as Partner and Investor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cashmere Fund (NASD: CSHMX), a next-generation venture fund making startup investing more accessible, announced today that Jenna Lyons, renowned fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality, has invested in the fund and partnered with the Fund's subadviser, Cashmere LLC (Cashmere). At the Cashmere Fund, Lyons will advise portfolio companies on branding, consumer positioning and creative strategy, while also helping the fund source new investment oppo
Check Strengthens Market Leadership as Demand for Embedded Payroll Accelerates
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Check, the leading embedded payroll infrastructure platform, today announced continued momentum into the first half of 2025, building on a year of significant customer growth, deepened strategic partnerships, and rising industry influence across the payroll and small businesses ecosystems. In Q1 alone, Check helped partners move nearly $1 billion in payroll volume, representing a 3x increase over January 2024, and supported the filing of hundreds of thousands of W-2s
Hightower Makes Strategic Investment in Smith Anglin
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AUM--Hightower announced it has made a strategic investment in Smith Anglin, a financial planning and wealth management practice based in Dallas, Texas.
Headspace Unveils Stratified Care Model Powered by Empathetic AI Companion, Ebb
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Headspace, the world’s most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform, today unveiled its stratified care model for organizations, powered by Ebb, its empathetic AI companion. Traditional and new employee assistance programs (EAPs) often default to therapy, regardless of clinical necessity or individual preference. With this in mind, Headspace is taking a stratified approach to care, leveraging conversational AI to evaluate a member’s needs, symp
58% of Renters Would Sacrifice Pools and Gyms for Smart Tech, Rently Survey Finds
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pools are out. Smart locks are in. According to a new national survey from Rently, the leader in self-touring, smart access, and home automation solutions for the rental industry, 58% of renters say they would give up traditional amenities like pools and gyms in exchange for better smart home features—especially if it saves them money. In 2025, “move-in ready” increasingly means smart locks, smart thermostats, and security cameras, not treadmills and tanning decks.
Money20/20 Unveils Global Powerhouse Jury for Inaugural Money Awards
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show, and the place where money does business, today announced its inaugural jury for The Money Awards, featuring an unprecedented assembly of distinguished leaders from across the global financial technology ecosystem from traditional banks, fintechs, neobanks, venture capitalists, and the world’s most influential brands. The jury represents in-depth knowledge and expertise from around the world spanning North America, Europe,
McNally Capital Invests in Quiet Professionals, LLC
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Investment--McNally Capital, private equity firm, invests in leading provider of advanced technology & intelligence solutions for U.S. national security community
Myriad Advisor Solutions Highlights the Power of Succession Planning and 4C Compliance
WAUKEE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #4CPlatform--Myriad Advisor Solutions (Myriad), a long-established, full-service business advisory firm, is highlighting the power of its proven 4C compliance platform during the 2025 Trade PMR Synergy Conference in Tampa May 27-28. In addition to showcasing 4C’s tested capabilities, Myriad continues to lead conversations on business continuity and succession planning through its partnership with the Exit Planning Institute, national speaking engagements, and an American City
GCL Announces Strategic Controlling Investment from Providence Equity Partners
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GCL (the “Company”), a global leader in live events and luxury goods specialty logistics, today announced a strategic investment from Providence Equity Partners, L.L.C (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm with significant experience investing in and supporting the growth of companies in the entertainment and media sectors. Providence will become the majority shareholder of GCL, and ATL Partners, the current majority owner, will retain a minority equity stake
Visa Announces the General Availability of Visa AR Manager in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced the general availability of its innovative product, Visa AR Manager, in the United States. Visa AR Manager is designed to grow and maintain existing card volume by automating the virtual card transaction process, addressing a significant pain point for suppliers accepting commercial credentials. Visa AR Manager streamlines the virtual card transaction process by retrieving card account details, initiat
Visa Launches Commercial Integrated Partners to Turbo-Charge the Fintech Ecosystem
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced Visa Commercial Integrated Partners, a new program designed to improve connectivity between fintechs and Visa Commercial products through its commercial platform. Visa will make available advanced APIs to embed Visa products in a business partners’ applications and make these integrations available to its financial institution clients, allowing them to offer new, seamless payment experiences to their b
Loomis Sayles Reopens Small Cap Growth Strategy as Product Achieves 20-Year Anniversary Milestone
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Loomis, Sayles & Company celebrates the twenty-year anniversary of the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth strategy, co-managed by Mark Burns and John Slavik since its 1 April 2005 inception. The Specialty Growth Strategy (SGS) Team has $5.5 billion in total assets under management as of 31 March 2025 across three products: Small Cap Growth, Small/Mid Cap Growth, and Mid Cap Growth. Following a successful soft close of the Small Cap Growth strategy at the end of 2019, th
Bristol Myers Squibb to Participate in the Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bristol Myers Squibb to Participate in the Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
JPMorganChase Launches Center for Geopolitics to Help Clients Navigate Global Business Landscape
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JPMorganChase today launched the JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics (CfG), a client advisory service that will harness the company’s unparalleled network, expertise, and resources to help clients successfully navigate the increasingly complex global business landscape. CfG will be led by Derek Chollet, one of Washington’s leading foreign policy experts, and leverage additional insights from geopolitical and business advisors from across and outside of the firm. “I
Airwallex Raises US$300 Million at a US$6.2 Billion Valuation to Build the Future of Global Banking
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has completed a US$300 million Series F funding round at a US$6.2 billion valuation. The round includes US$150 million in secondary share transfers. The new investment, which brings Airwallex’s total funding to more than US$1.2 billion, includes Square Peg, DST Global, Lone Pine Capital, Blackbird, Airtree, Salesforce Ventures, and several leading pension funds in Australia. Visa Ventu
Angeles Wealth Management Appoints Cameron Rogers as Partner
SANTA MONICA, Calif. & NEW YORK & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AngelesWealthManagement--Rogers brings more than 15 years of private wealth experience, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in serving generationally wealthy clients
Circle K 'Fuel Day' is Back; Save up to 40 Cents Off per Gallon on May 22
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CircleKFuelDay--Circle K Fuel Day is happening nationwide on Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. local time. Customers can save up to 40 cents off each gallon of fuel.
Legora Attracts $80 Million Series B Funding as Top Global Law Firms and Legal Teams Rush to Adopt Its Collaborative AI
LONDON & NEW YORK & STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Legora announces an $80 million funding round led by ICONIQ and General Catalyst, with continued support from existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. This latest round is a strong endorsement of Legora’s product quality, velocity and the remarkable traction it has achieved globally—underscored by its rapid progression from inception to Series B in under two years. The deal comes as adoption of legal AI surges acro
Certain BlackRock Funds (BOE, BCX) Announce Final Results of Tender Offers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BCX--The BlackRock closed-end funds (the “Funds”) listed below announced today the final results of each Fund’s tender offer (each, a “Tender Offer”) for up to 2.5% of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”). The Tender Offers, which expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 19, 2025, were oversubscribed for each Fund. Therefore, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers, each Fund will purchase Shares from all tendering shareholders on a pro rat