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Guidepost Solutions Bolsters Presence in Latin America with Appointment of Melissa Price as Managing Director in Mexico

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced the appointment of experienced litigator Melissa Price as managing director, based in Mexico City. As a former U.S. federal prosecutor and both a senior Department of Justice and Department of State official in Mexico, Price brings extensive expertise to Guidepost’s growing client roster with busin

Best’s Market Segment Report: US Health Insurers Met Challenges in 2024 but Pressures Expected to Persist in 2025

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Operating performance for the U.S. health insurance industry remained favorable through third-quarter 2024 with net income of $31 billion, although underwriting results have been pressured by Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicaid managed care earnings declines, amid increased cost of care including pharmaceutical cost spend. The annual Review & Preview Best's Market Segment Report, “US Health Insurers Met Challenges in 2024, but Pressures Expected to Persist i

CORRECTING and REPLACING BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. Announces 2024 Financial Results Including Fourth Quarter Net Investment Income of $0.40 Per Share; Declares First Quarter Dividend of $0.25 Per Share and a Special Dividend of $0.04 Per Share

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consolidated Results of Operations section, third paragraph, third sentence, should read: Net unrealized losses for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were $72.3 million, or $0.85 per share (instead of Net unrealized gains for the three months ended December 31, 2024 were $72.3 million, or $0.85 per share). The updated release reads: BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP. ANNOUNCES 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS INCLUDING FOURTH QUARTER NET INVESTMENT INCOME OF $0.40 P

Heritage Global Valuations Strengthens Growth Strategy with the Appointment of Ray Chen to Lead Midwest Business Development Initiatives

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heritage Global Valuations (“HGV”), a division of Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL), a leading appraisal and liquidation firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Chen to lead business development initiatives in the Midwest region. This strategic appointment reflects Heritage Global Inc.'s broader commitment to expanding its footprint in key markets, enhancing client engagement, and driving long-term growth in line with its corporate objectives. In his ex

ResilienceVC Announces Oversubscribed, Debut Fund With Over $56M In AUM To Invest In Fintech Solutions Driving Financial Resilience Across The U.S.

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ResilienceVC, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in fintech startups driving financial resilience for all Americans, today announced the close of its debut, oversubscribed fund. With its inaugural fund attracting a diverse range of strategic investors and its management of early-stage investments for the Discover Financial Health Improvement Fund, the firm’s total assets under management stand at over $56M. Focused on early-stage fintech companies, Resil

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (“TEI” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on February 28, 2025, and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for February Monthly Distribution as of January 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on February 28, 2025 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for February Monthly Distribution as of January 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-T

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (“FTF” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions

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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940  The Fund’s estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on February 28, 2025 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for February Monthly Distribution as of January 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital

IBC Reports Strong Earnings in 2024

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
LAREDO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ:IBOC) today reported annual net income for 2024 of approximately $409.2 million.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to A&D Mortgage Trust 2025-NQM1 (ADMT 2025-NQM1)

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 7 classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from ADMT 2025-NQM1, a $458.9 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 1,290 residential mortgages, is characterized by a significant concentration of loans underwritten using alternative income documentation. Borrowers in the subject pool possess a non-zero WA original credit score of 745 and exhibit notable equity in each mortgaged property, with a WA

Calque and Capital New York Home Advantage Announce Partnership to Offer Buy-Before-You-Sell Lending Solutions

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calque and Capital New York Home Advantage Provide Homeowners a Smarter Way to Leverage Existing Home Equity to Purchase Their Next Home.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions Recognized as Top National Safety Leader by Associated Builders and Contractors

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sevan Multi-Site Solutions (Sevan) today announced it has earned a National Safety Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which was presented at the 35th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas on Feb. 26. Sevan received the award for Excellence in Safety. The award was presented to only 52 contractors nationwide. “This award highlights the unwavering commitment and relentless efforts of our team

Everen Group Appoints James Peniston as Chief Investment Officer

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Everen Group, a group of leading energy insurance companies based in Bermuda, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Peniston as Chief Investment Officer, effective April 1, 2025. His appointment follows the retirement of Ricky Lines and is part of a long-established succession plan. For the full release click here: https://everengroup.bm/everen-group-appoints-james-peniston-as-chief-investment-officer/

Milliman analysis: Public pension funded ratio rises to 81.1% after January market gains

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit plans. Market swings at the end of 2024 and start of 2025 caused the Milliman 100 PPFI funded ratio to dip from 81.7% as of November 30 to 80.0% as of December 31 before rising back up to 81.1% as of January 31. The plans experienced estimated aggregate retu

ARDRI to Enter Non-QM Lending Market

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:51
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ARDRI--ARDRI, the upcoming leader in intelligent non-QM and Business Purpose lending solutions, is excited to announce its official entry into the non-QM lending market on March 3, 2025. ARDRI's intelligent digital platform will simplify lending, offering brokers faster approvals, competitive pricing, and a seamless experience from application to closing. With innovative tools, real-time analytics, and a commitment to transparency, ARDRI will enable brokers to close

Rosen Law Firm Urges Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) Stockholders to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:51
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) between October 22, 2024 and January 28, 2025. Manhattan Associates describes itself as a “a global company that develops, sells, deploys, services, and maintains software solutions for the purpose of assisting in the management of supply chains, inventory, and omnichannel operations for

Datassential Named Preferred Menu Insights Partner For ICCA, GCIA

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:51
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datassential, the global leader in food and beverage intelligence connecting the dots between consumers and the industry, is proud to announce their formal partnership with the International Corporate Chefs Association (ICCA) and the Global Culinary Innovators Association (GCIA) to be their exclusive preferred menu insights partner. This collaboration will provide ICCA and GCIA members with unparalleled access to cutting-edge menu insights and trend forecasting to driv

Flexa Launches Tap to Pay for Crypto Transactions, Introducing the First NFC-Based Hardware Wallet Payments for Retail

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:51
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexa, the leading provider of pure-digital payments, is today introducing Tap to Pay support for cryptocurrency transactions, becoming the first digital currency acceptance platform to enable direct blockchain payments via NFC-enabled hardware wallets. This marks a major step in digital asset usability, allowing in-person transactions without the need for a mobile phone or internet connection. Launching with support for hardware wallets like Burner, this system enabl

Deadline Approaching: Merck & Co (MRK) Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:51
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming April 14, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Merck & Co (“Merck” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MRK) securities between February 3, 2022, to February 3, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN MERCK & CO (MRK), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURI

Deadline Alert: Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Lastest from Businesswire - Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:51
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming April 21, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Constellation Brands, Inc. (“Constellation” or the “Company”) (NYSE: STZ) securities between April 11, 2024 to January 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR CONSTELLATION INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURS

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