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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #advertising--Over the past 35 years, JKR has creatively shaped some of the world’s most iconic brands—from Burger King and Budweiser to Dunkin’ and Walmart. Its legacy is rooted in a simple but powerful philosophy: Be Distinctive Everywhere. Under the leadership of Global CEO James Nixon, Chief Growth Officer Sara Hyman, and Global Chief Creative Officer Tosh Hall, JKR is now taking this belief system and showing brands and businesses that clients don’t need to choose between high

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine, the modern business and group travel platform trusted by more than 900,000 travelers, announced today that its customers have collectively saved over $202 million through its Flex and FlexPro offerings — purpose-built to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) adapt to the unpredictability of business travel. According to a survey of business travelers conducted by Engine, 93% report they expect plans to change within a week of scheduled travel more than h

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Lincoln, NE) and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York (New York, NY). These insurance entities comprise the life/health operations of Ameritas Mutual Holding Company (all companies are collectively referred to as Ameritas). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-T

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO, TSX: DCBO), a leading learning platform provider with a foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, today announced that its LearnGov platform has achieved FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization, authorizing its use across U.S. federal agencies. This milestone reflects Docebo’s commitment to the public sector and deploying cloud-based, secure, and compliant e-learning programs aligned with federal cybersecurity standards. With its lis

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--800.com, a leading cloud telecom provider, announces a new direct integration with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), enabling customers to track phone calls alongside website interactions and conversions. With 800.com and GA4, businesses gain full visibility into holistic marketing performance to understand phone call events, website interactions, and conversions. In an era of tight marketing budgets and economic volatility, every dollar matters when it comes to cost-efficien

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, today announced a strategic partnership with Backed, the pioneering issuer of tokenized stocks, and the Solana Foundation to bring tokenized U.S. equities to investors worldwide. Announced at Solana Accelerate, Backed will initially deploy SPL-based digital representations of U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain. These tokenized asse

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Homesteaders Life Company (Homesteaders) (West Des Moines, IA). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Homesteaders’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral bu

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galloway Capital Partners, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “Galloway”) announced today a 4.33% stake in Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (“Global Crossing” or the “Company”). Global Crossing is a Miami based airline providing passenger and cargo charter services to the U.S. government, sports teams, casinos, and various tour operators and airlines. Bruce Galloway, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Galloway stated, “Based on our analysis, we believe th

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, today announced that Storme Sixeas has joined the firm’s Washington National Tax Office (WNTO) as its new Tax Legislative Affairs leader. In her role, Sixeas will navigate the intersection of tax policy and government, serving as a trusted advisor to clients by providing guidance on tax legislative matters. With more than two decades of

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of BNY Trade Insurance, Ltd. (BNY Trade) (Hamilton, Bermuda) and The Hamilton Insurance Corp. (Hamilton) (Melville, NY). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings of BNY Trade reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business p

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Investment Bank today announced coupon payments for the ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B (NYSE Arca: “AMUB”), traded on the NYSE Arca. NYSE Ticker ETN Name and Prospectus Supplement* Coupon Valuation Date Ex- Date Record Date Payment Date Coupon Amount Payment Schedule Current Yield (annualized)** AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B 5/15/25 5/29/25 5/29/25 6/6/25 $0.3085 Quarterly 6.31% * The table above provides a hyperlink to the relevant prospectus

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenFX, the FX infrastructure company revolutionizing cross-border payments, today announced its emergence from stealth with $23 million in funding led by Accel, with participation from NFX, Lightspeed Faction, Castle Island Ventures, Flybridge, Hash3 and strategic fintech investors. This milestone follows the company's unprecedented growth from $0 to $10 billion in annualized transaction volume in under 12 months since its stealth launch in early 2024. Founded by ser

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blockchain Deposit Insurance Corporation (BDIC), first to market providing decentralized deposit insurance for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, proudly announces an appointment to the BDIC Board of Advisors, James R. Owens. Co-Founder Paul Kohli of BDIC Hong Kong celebrated the news stating, “James will play a critical role in advising BDIC on its technical strategy, specifically in the areas of exchange and wallet connectivity, as well as innovations in smart c

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), its private infrastructure investment platform, today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Seven Seas Water Group (Seven Seas Water or the Company) to the EQT Infrastructure VI fund (EQT). Seven Seas Water Group is a developer, owner, and operator of water and wastewater treatment plants across North Ameri

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln International releases its Private Market Index for Q1 2025.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that distinguished neutral Cathy Yanni has been appointed special master by Hon. Peter T. Cahill of the Maui Second Circuit Court in Hawaii to administer cases arising out of the Maui fires that occurred on August 8, 2023. Ms. Yanni was appointed along with Hon. Louis M. Meisinger (Ret.), Hon. Daniel J. Buckley (Ret.) and Keith Hunter. She and the

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summit Financial (“Summit”), a preeminent investment advisory firm empowering financial advisors to optimize business growth and deliver sophisticated family office services, announced an investment in Parsons Broach Financial Services (“Parsons Broach”) to further accelerate its growth momentum. Summit made the strategic investment through its innovative partnership model, Summit Growth Partners. Since early 2024, Summit has invested in 26 firms led by growth

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bank today announced the grand opening of Phase I of Sierra Flats, an 80-unit affordable and workforce housing development in Carson City, Nevada, with construction and permanent financing provided by Western Alliance Bank in partnership with R4 Capital Funding. Western Alliance Bank provided a $14.0 million construction loan and a $2.50 million permanent loan to finance the first phase of Sierra Flats. Located at 3410 Butti Way in Carson City, the new

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LaVoieHealthScience today announced it will lead an educational session at the 2025 BIO International Convention, taking place June 16–19 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Donna LaVoie, President & CEO of LaVoieHealthScience, who led this workshop at BIO International for 17 years, will join Elise Simard, expert corporate coach and trainer, as co-presenter. “What investors/strategic partners want in 2025: Building presentations for success.” Wednesda

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johnson Fistel, PLLP, a leading stockholder rights law firm, has initiated an investigation into the board members and executive officers of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties and violations of the federal securities laws. What is Johnson Fistel Investigating? Between April 30, 2020 and February 24, 2022, certain CareDx insiders caused the company to issue false and misleading public statements regarding its compliance with health