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Barron’s Names JNBA Financial Advisors CEO and Chairman Richard S. Brown to its Top 100 Independent Financial Advisor List for 11th Year in a Row
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #barrons--For the 11th year, Barron’s has named JNBA Financial Advisors CEO and Chairman Richard S. Brown to its list of Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors.
Starr Announces Acquisition of IQUW Group
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group. The acquisition of IQUW Group will expand the classes of business that Starr underwrites and will position the combined company for growth across a broader range of global market segments. As a result of the acquisition, Starr’s managing agency is set to become the ninth-largest agency operating at Lloyd’s. IQUW Group h
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Third Quarter 2025 Operating Results
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $156.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. In comparison, for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the Bank reported net income of $149.0 million and $184.4 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Bank reported net income of $456.3 million, as compared to $552.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Total assets at S
Sterlington Advises Fubo Management Team on Business Combination with The Walt Disney Company’s Hulu + Live TV
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlington advised the management team of FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo”) on executive compensation matters in its business combination with The Walt Disney Company’s Hulu + Live TV, which closed today. The transaction combines Fubo’s leading sports-first live TV streaming platform with Hulu + Live TV’s extensive entertainment and content portfolio, creating the sixth-largest pay TV company in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Disney now holds approximately 7
Sia Announces the Recognition of Matthieu Courtecuisse, CEO and Founder, as Industry Champion at the 2025 SIFMA Foundation Tribute Dinner
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sia is proud to announce that its CEO, Matthieu Courtecuisse, has been honored at the SIFMA Annual Tribute Dinner.
2 the Moon Ventures Welcomes Maplehouse as the Newest Rocket in Its Fleet
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Apparel--2 the Moon Ventures, the Dallas-based investment vehicle founded by entrepreneur and technologist George Baker Sr., is proud to announce the addition of its latest portfolio company: Maplehouse, a category-defining collegiate apparel brand founded by Los Angeles entrepreneur Tyler Shooshani. Maplehouse is reimagining the outdated college-merchandise experience. For decades, students have settled for scratchy sweatshirts, uninspired logos, and washed-out color palettes t
Aivre Launches Industry’s First AI-Powered Platform Verified to Support New Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 Standards
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aivre today announced the launch of its AI-powered appraisal platform, the first in the United States to complete the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 verification process with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for compliance with the new data standards. These new UAD standards will transform residential appraisal reporting into a dynamic and data-driven format. “This is a watershed moment for the appraisal industry,” said Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre. “As UAD 3.6 reshapes the f
Jobsity’s Growth Beyond Borders Documentary Now Streaming on CNBC.com, Exploring the Future of Work Across the Americas
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GrowthBeyondBorders--Jobsity’s new documentary, Growth Beyond Borders, part of the Global Sustainable Trade Initiative, is now streaming on CNBC.com. The film explores how the future of work is being redefined through cross-border collaboration, people-first values, and innovative nearshore IT staffing solutions. The film traces a 13-year journey of resilience and reinvention, capturing the voices of developers, executives, and industry leaders who are reshaping the relationship between ta
Dedapulse U.S. 2025: Deda Sphere Brings Credit Union Leaders Together for Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Financial Services
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dedapulse – Accelerate Your Business, the flagship event created by Dedagroup, made its U.S. debut this week with a three-day conference bringing together over 200 attendees. The event marked a milestone as it was the first conference under Deda Sphere, the newly launched company formed from the merger of Share One and VisiFI, effective October 1, 2025. The conference offered a unique opportunity for clients across the U.S. to unite under one brand, learn from one anoth
Nehemiah Leaders Programs Releases Impact Report, Highlighting Influential Progress Over the Last 16 Years
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nehemiah Leaders Programs released its 2025 NELP Impact Report, improving diversity within community and corporate leadership.
Setpoint Launches Industry Standard to Stop Double Pledging After Tricolor and First Brands Collapse
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The leading capital markets infrastructure platform introduces a certification to verify collateral integrity across lenders and borrowers.
Growth Equity Firm Edison Partners Named on Inc. Founder-Friendly Investor List for Fifth Straight Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #capital--Leading growth equity firm Edison Partners announced today that it was named to Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, marking its fifth consecutive year of recognition for the firm’s continued commitment to uniquely helping founder-led companies scale and succeed. The Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list spotlights firms that go beyond providing capital—those that serve as trusted partners to founders, offering guidance, operational support, and strat
Semrush Launches Semrush One, Empowering Marketers to Win Every Search in the AI Era
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semrush announces Semrush One, bringing SEO and AI visibility management into one solution, backed by powerful data and comprehensive coverage.
AM Best Places Credit Ratings of ECM Insurance Group Members Under Review With Positive Implications
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company (Everett Cash Mutual), 1st Choice Advantage Insurance Company, Inc. and American Reliable Insurance Company (Phoenix, AZ). These companies collectively comprise ECM Insurance Group (ECM). In addition, AM Best has placed under review with ne
HOMELINK® Names Industry Veteran as National Account Manager
WATERLOO, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HOMELINK®, a leading provider of integrated specialty services for the workers’ compensation and group health industries, is pleased to announce the addition of Charlene Moody as national account manager. Moody brings more than 20 years of experience in workers’ compensation, with proven expertise in client relationship management, cost containment, and managed care program strategies. “We are excited to welcome Charlene to the team,” said Laurie Whitney, vice p
Interactive Brokers Launches the Karta Visa Card
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IBKR--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) is now offering eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients the ability to open a Karta Visa card.
Capital One, Capital One Foundation, and Lever for Change Announce $25M Open Call to Expand Pathways to Homeownership
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Capital One, the Capital One Foundation, and Lever for Change announced the launch of Scaling Pathways to Homeownership, a $25 million Open Call designed to identify and support bold solutions that expand access to affordable homeownership in the United States. This initiative is part of Capital One’s five-year, $265 billion Community Benefits Plan, developed as part of its acquisition of Discover, that will create affordable housing, enable ready and resilient
Uncommon Equity Acquires Michigan-Based “HopCat” Casual Dining Chain
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uncommon Equity LLC (“UEQ”), a private investment partnership headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Grand Rapids-based Project BarFly, LLC d/b/a HopCat (“HopCat” or the “Company”). HopCat is a beloved casual restaurant group in Michigan, with 12 restaurants across the state, including a unique location in Grand Rapids named “Stella’s Lounge”, plus one restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska. Financial terms of the transaction were not di
Sazience Technology and WorldQuant University Launch Academy to Build Africa’s Next Generation of Data Science Talent
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new co-op program between WorldQuant University (“WQU”) and Sazience Technology (“Sazience”) will give selected learners a chance to show their skills in real-time while they study. On Oct. 1, 2025, Sazience Technology launched the Sazience Academy in Douala, Cameroon, partnering with WQU to deliver advanced education in artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative finance while providing professional experience. The program is the first co-op partnersh
MassPay Processes Tens of Thousands of Monthly Identity Verifications Through Veriff Integration
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MassPay, a global payout orchestration platform, today announced it is successfully processing tens of thousands of identity verifications per month through its embedded integration with Veriff, a global AI-native identity verification company powering trust infrastructure online. The partnership enables MassPay to deliver frictionless customer onboarding while maintaining robust Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance across its internati
