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Boulevard Capital Wins 2026 FinTech Breakthrough Award for Small Business Lending Solution of the Year

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boulevard (www.joinblvd.com), provider of the business management platform trusted by the fastest-growing salons, spas, and medspas, today announced that Boulevard Capital has been named Small Business Lending Solution of the Year in the 2026 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. The annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards honor the world’s top financial technology companies, products, and services that deliver innovative solutions and measurable impact across the fintech ecosys

Maha to Exercise the Call Option for PetroUrdaneta in Venezuela Following OFAC's Publication of General License 52

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maha Capital AB (publ) (“Maha” or the “Company”) has today approved to exercise the call option to acquire 24% indirect equity interest in the Venezuelan oil company PetroUrdaneta, with the consequent payment of EUR 4.6 million. The decision was reinforced by OFAC’s publication today of Venezuela-related General License 52 (“GL 52”), authorizing transactions involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PdVSA”), or any entity in which PdVSA owns, directly or indirectly, a

Rosen Law Firm Encourages Disc Medicine, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – IRON

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRON) resulting from allegations that Disc Medicine may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Disc Medicine securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency

ANV to Acquire Iris Insurance Brokers

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ANV Group Holdings Ltd. (“ANV”), a global insurance intermediary platform, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iris Insurance Brokers Ltd. (“Iris”), subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition strengthens ANV’s UK distribution capabilities, while providing a platform to launch UK MGAs, scale teams, and enhance access to the Lloyd’s insurance markets across a broad range of products. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London

Clara Capital Surpasses $400 Million in SMB Funding Less Than 10 Months After $300 Million Milestone

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
WOODBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clara Capital LLC and Clara Capital Servicing LLC, leading providers of alternative financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that it has surpassed $400 million in total SMB funding, less than 10 months after reaching the $300 million milestone. The accelerated pace of funding reflects strong demand for Clara’s fast, flexible capital solutions and continued execution across the company’s direct marketing, technology, and c

MediaCo Strengthens Spanish-Language News Strategy with Senior Advisor Alina Falcón

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA), today announced the ongoing strategic work of Senior Advisor Alina Falcón with the company’s news leadership team as MediaCo continues to strengthen and expand its Spanish-language news operations across television, audio, digital, and streaming platforms. Falcón is one of the most respected leaders in Hispanic media, previously serving as President of News at Univision and Executive Vice President of News at NBCUniversal Telemundo

Periodic Paralysis Association Marks World Periodic Paralysis Day on March 23, Urging Faster Diagnosis and First-Ever Dedicated Research Funding

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ChronicIllness--The Periodic Paralysis Association (PPA) today announced the 2nd annual World Periodic Paralysis Day (WPPD), to be observed March 23, 2026.

Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Gartner, Inc. (IT) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Gartner, Inc. (IT) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Alight, Inc. (ALIT) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Alight, Inc. (ALIT) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

Applied Data Finance Expands Warehouse Facility to $300 Million with New Institutional Investor Commitment

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Data Finance (ADF), a fintech innovator advancing responsible credit access for underestimated U.S. consumers, today announced the renewal and expansion of its warehouse financing facility to $300 million. The transaction extends the facility for three years, includes full recommitment from ADF’s existing lender group, and adds a new $100 million commitment from a leading Wall Street institutional investor, positioning the company to further scale its data-dr

Average U.S. Household Pays $1,222 a Year in Hidden Costs Associated With Paying Bills

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report released today by doxo found that hidden costs associated with paying bills amount to $156 billion annually, averaging $1,222 per household. Each year U.S. households spend over $5.03 trillion on household bills. Staying on top of these bills is the single biggest factor affecting consumer financial health, and the unnecessary complexity in managing them results in billions of dollars in avoidable consumer expenses each year, along with significant custome

True Link’s 24/7 AI Researcher Identifies Scammers Before They Can Charge the Customer’s Card – an Industry First

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--True Link today unveiled its Retina agent, a 24/7 AI researcher that connects the dots on scammy merchants before they have a chance to charge your card. With over 3.8 million merchants screened and tens of thousands added every month, it is the only known database of its kind, already preventing more than a million high-risk transactions annually and saving customers an average of $1,700 per year. The Retina agent works around the clock, drawing on aggregated co

Houston Trust Company Announces Newly Appointed Director

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houston Trust Company is pleased to announce that Peter Rodriguez has joined its Board of Directors. “We are honored and excited to have someone of Peter’s accomplishments and stature on our board. Peter offers great insights into economics and organizational management and brings both academic and business experience to Houston Trust,” said David Lummis, President and CEO. Peter joins Houston Trust Company’s board of long-serving members, including: James S. D’Agostin

Oregon Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
SALEM, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Oregon Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: ORBN), parent company of Willamette Valley Bank, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on April 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 2, 2026. About Oregon Bancorp, Inc. Oregon Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Willamette Valley Bank (Bank), a community bank headquartered in Salem, Oregon. The Bank conducts commercial and retail banking activities at four full-

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. Announcements Regarding 16th Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors (the Board) of Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (the Fund) (NYSE: STK) today announced that the Fund’s 16th Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on June 16, 2026 (the Meeting) in Minneapolis, MN. The close of business on April 21, 2026 has been fixed by the Fund’s Board as the record date for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.

Tri-Continental Corporation Announcements Regarding 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors (the Board) of Tri-Continental Corporation (the Corporation) (NYSE: TY) today announced that the Corporation’s 96th Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on June 16, 2026 (the Meeting) in Minneapolis, MN. The close of business on April 21, 2026 has been fixed by the Corporation’s Board as the record date for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. At the

1031 CF Properties Launches Senior Secured Private Credit Fund for Income-Focused Investors

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1031 CF Properties, a leading sponsor and manager in senior housing alternative investments, announces the launch of 1031CF Real Estate Private Credit Fund, providing accredited investors exposure to asset-backed real estate lending across multiple property types and market conditions. The Fund focuses on originating senior secured loans backed by commercial real estate, including senior housing, multifamily, student housing, affordable housing, build-to-rent, b

Doxel Named One of Forbes’ Best Startup Employers in America 2026

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Doxel, Inc., a leader in AI-powered, automated construction progress tracking, has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers in 2026.

CIM Group Sells 177,434-Square-Foot Best Buy Plaza Shopping Center in North Dallas

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group sells Best Buy Plaza, 177,434-square-foot retail shopping center in North Dallas

BZI® Announces Its New ExoClip™, ExoWall™ and EntroDeck™ Products Are Now Available for Architects and Engineers to Integrate Specs Into Early Stages of Building Design to Further Enhance Safety and Efficiency

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:59
KANARRAVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BZIAcademy--BZI®'s New ExoClip™, ExoWall™ and EntroDeck™ Products Are Available for Architects and Engineers for Early Stages of Building Design

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