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Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital Launch New Private Market Fund to Provide Individual Investors Access to Private Credit
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC), a leading provider of insurance, annuities, group benefits, and retirement solutions, announced today the formal launch of its new private market fund, the Lincoln Bain Capital Total Credit Fund. The new evergreen fund, developed in partnership with Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, will offer a globally varied portfolio of private credit investments, including loans to mid-sized private companies, asset-based fi
Andersen Consulting Expands Capabilities in Asia Pacific with VDB Loi
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AndersenConsulting--Andersen Consulting broadens its capabilities in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos as VDB Loi brings consulting capabilities to its existing offerings.
Tag Agency Professionals Announces Acquisition of EZDMV
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TAP acquires EZDMV, expanding fleet services to 29 states with founder Dennis Sullivan staying to grow operations.
EverPass Media and ESPN Bring ESPN+ Content to Commercial Businesses with Multi-Year Licensing Agreement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverPass Media (“EverPass”), the premier streaming platform delivering premium live sports content to commercial businesses, and ESPN today announced a multi-year licensing agreement in which EverPass will hold the rights to market, sell and distribute ESPN+ to commercial businesses in the U.S. Under this agreement, ESPN+ will be sold as a separate package to both existing and new EverPass customers, allowing them to stream ESPN+ in bars, restaurants, hotels and other
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlooks to Stable for NLC Insurance Companies Pool Members
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICRs of “bbb+” (Good) of New London County Mutual Insurance Company, Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Thames Insurance Company, Inc. and Danbury Insurance Company, which operate under an intercompany pooling agreement and are collectively referred to as NLC Insurance
Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP and Drawbridge Special Opportunities Finance Corporation Announce Cash Tender Offer for Any and All of Their 3.875% Senior Notes Due 2026
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP and Drawbridge Special Opportunities Finance Corporation (together, the “Co-Issuers”) today announced that they have commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of their outstanding 3.875% Senior Notes due 2026, CUSIP No. 26150TAE9 (the “Notes”), upon the terms and conditions described in the Co-Issuers’ Offer to Purchase, dated September 10, 2025 (as amended or supplemented, the “Offer to Purchase”), and
Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Portfolio in Doral, FL and Kearny, NJ for $194.3 Million
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Portfolio in Doral, FL and Kearny, NJ for $194.3 Million
Klaviyo Research Uncovers a Collaboration Gap Dividing Marketing and Service Teams
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Klaviyo (NYSE: KVYO), the only CRM built for B2C brands, today announced new commissioned research conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Klaviyo that exposes a growing collaboration gap between marketing and service teams. While both groups are united on their top priorities of retaining customers and driving loyalty, fewer than one in four organizations report consistent collaboration between them. This divide creates inefficiencies, wasted resources, and most
Carta and the New York Stock Exchange Form Strategic Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carta, the software platform purpose-built for private capital, today announced the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest and most trusted equities exchange, as its preferred U.S. public listing venue for late-stage private companies going public. The partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to supporting the most ambitious companies and founders throughout their journey from the private to public markets. IPO activity continues to gain momen
Veritas Capital Closes Ninth Flagship Fund at Hard Cap of $14.4 Billion
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced the final close of The Veritas Capital Fund IX (“Fund IX”) with $14.4 billion in aggregate capital commitments. Fund IX was significantly oversubscribed, with demand exceeding the hard cap and surpassing the initial target of $13 billion. The fundraise represents a 35% increase over Fund VIII which closed at $10.7 billion in 2022. With the close of Fund IX
Better.com Grows Home Equity Products 166% YOY While Helping Homeowners Pay Off Over $193 Million in Debt
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better.com”), the leading AI-native homeownership company, today announced that its Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) product has collectively helped customers pay off more than $193 million in debt while growing it’s home equity products 166% YOY — underscoring Better’s impact as the fastest-growing digital home equity lender in the market. Homeowners are increasingly turning to home equity lending tools as
RRD’s AI-Powered Business Communication Intelligence Platform Streamlines and Improves Customer Communications
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RRD has launched Business Communication Intelligence (BCI), an AI-powered platform that streamlines and improves customer communications for companies in financial services, insurance, healthcare and other industries. BCI’s machine learning-driven content analysis provides a complete view of all customer content from across the enterprise. The platform features custom-built AI to rapidly process millions of documents in seconds to uncover hidden trends and opportunitie
Charm Security and Give an Hour Unite AI and Mental Health Expertise to Fight Scams
NEW YORK & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charm Security, the AI-powered Scam Defense platform, and Give an Hour, a national nonprofit providing access to no-cost mental health services, today announced a strategic partnership to address the financial and psychological harms of scams and financial crime. The initiative launches during Suicide Prevention Month, underscoring that scams are not only financial crimes but also human crises that can contribute to anxiety, depression, and even suicide r
New LG Ad Solutions Study Highlights How CTV Delivers the Personalized Experiences Diverse Audiences Demand
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LG Ad Solutions, a global leader in advanced advertising for Connected TV (CTV), today released its 2025 Inclusive Screen report, highlighting the TV viewing habits and preferences of diverse American audiences, including Black, Hispanic, Asian and LGBTQ+ CTV viewers. The findings underscore that as streaming – especially free streaming – gains preference, CTV uniquely delivers the personalized, relevant experiences these influential audiences expect. Ind
UPS and American Express Announce Collaboration at the Intersection of Logistics and Payments
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ups #upsnews--As part of the annual UPS Impact Summit, UPS (NYSE:UPS) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced an expanded agreement to help small businesses grow and drive commerce in their communities. For the first time, UPS and American Express are rolling out new and exclusive offers to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). “UPS and American Express have both been trusted for over a century. Bringing our expertise together creates a powerful ecosystem for small bus
Shore Capital Partners Announces Partnership with Optis Consulting
CHICAGO & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shore Capital Partners (“Shore” or “Shore Capital”) today announced it has completed a partnership with Optis Consulting (“Optis” or the “Company”), a source‑to‑pay (“S2P”) consulting and implementation firm in the broader outsourced procurement space. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with offices in Toronto (ON), New York (NY), Salt Lake City (UT), Calgary (AB), and London (UK). Optis is a management consulting
More Than 1 in 3 Employees Have Withdrawn from Their Retirement Funds; Many Expect to Tap Them Again Next Year
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payroll Integrations, the technology company that’s reimagining how employers support employees’ financial well-being through benefit automation, has released the first part of its two-part 2025 Employee Financial Wellness Report. The second annual report reveals rising concerns over retirement stability, with 38% of surveyed employees reporting they have tapped their retirement funds and a third (33%) planning to do so within the next year. While withdrawals occur a
Guidepost Solutions Expands Technology Advisory Services with Key Hires to Meet Growing Demand for Data Governance and Financial Crime Mitigation
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 expansion of its Technology Advisory Services practice, led by Liam Ferguson and Courtney Fletcher, with the appointment of David Moncure as managing director and Jordan Nott as director. These strategic hires reinforce Guidepost Solutions' commitment to providing cutting-edge expertise in data
Taurus Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of Pathlight Learning, A Leading Franchisee of Primrose Schools
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taurus Capital Partners (“Taurus”), an investment firm targeting long-term investments in values-driven companies, is pleased to announce its platform investment in Pathlight Learning (“Pathlight”), a leading franchisee of Primrose Schools (“Primrose”). Taurus partnered with existing management to form and recapitalize Pathlight. Primrose is a national franchise system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience fo
Adobe Announces General Availability of AI Agents for Businesses to Transform Customer Experience Orchestration
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced the general availability of AI agents that will reshape how businesses build, deliver and optimize customer experiences and marketing campaigns. Powered by the Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Agent Orchestrator, Adobe is also creating an AI platform for businesses to manage and customize agents from Adobe and across third-party ecosystems—ensuring agents can understand context, plan multi-step actions, refine responses and
