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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hovde Group, LLC, an investment bank focused on financial institutions, today announced the expansion of its capabilities into FinTech and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), as well as select new strategic sectors, alongside the addition of senior leaders Hussain Ali and Arman Khoshbin. Hussain Ali will lead the build-out of the firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) investment banking practice, with a focus on FinTech. Arman Khoshbin will...

DURANGO, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payman AI, a fintech building AI agents for community banks, announced its selection to the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) ThinkTECH Accelerator Program, which kicks off at the ICBA Center for Innovation in Atlanta. “Agentic banking will redefine how customers interact with their money, turning friction into seamless execution,” said Tyllen Bicakcic, co-founder and CEO of Payman AI. “By participating in the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, we’re cr...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nova Credit announces the 3rd annual Cash Flow Intelligence Summit, Sept. 10 in NYC, for 200+ senior consumer lending leaders....

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express and Main Street America today announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Through a Small Business...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Global Wealth Management US announced today that Michael R. Doren, a Financial Advisor in the firm’s Florham Park, New Jersey office has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2026. “We are extremely proud to see Michael recognized on this prestigious list,” said Joseph Lombardo, Market Director at UBS. “Michael has achieved an incredible level of success as a Financial Advisor through his dedication, focus, and commitment to his...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercury, the technology company providing radically different banking*, today announced a $200 million Series D at a $5.2B valuation, led by TCV. The round included participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, CRV, Sapphire Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. This brings total primary and secondary funding to approximately $700 million. “AI is collapsing the friction between an idea and a company faster than anything I ha...

BEARDEN, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Army Reserve veteran Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jeffery Darrough, who served 26 years, including tours in Iraq and Kuwait, received a $15,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) to fund significant repairs in his longtime home. The grant was provided through FBT Bank & Mortgage, an FHLB Dallas member institution. Mr. Darrough, 59, first connected with FHLB Dallas and FBT Bank & Mortgage in...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, has appointed Anne-Sophie van Royen, Ph.D. as Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies. In this role, van Royen will lead the strategic direction, commercial development and execution of Northern Trust Asset Management’s index and quantitative investment capabilities across equity, fixed income and multi-asset solutions. As...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial has once again been named to Fortune’s 2026 list of “America’s Most Innovative"....

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Union Insurance Company Limited (Union) (Taiwan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Union’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Union’s balance shee...