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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--In this quarterly update, we review the more than 2,200 KBRA assessments completed for 1,972 unique middle market (MM)-sponsored borrowers over the last 12 months (LTM) ending March 31, 2025. These companies collectively account for $983 billion in debt, offering a clear view of the overall direct lending market. We examine key trends shaping credit quality by company size and sector and describe the sectors where revenue growth is expected to slow the most amid broad

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DigitalOwl, a pioneer in AI-driven medical data analysis, has announced significant enhancements to their award-winning product, Case Notes. Plus, the company unveiled a groundbreaking In-Depth Analysis Chat feature, engineered to revolutionize medical data analysis and the user’s ability to interact with the data. Together, these updates represent a major step forward for life underwriters, claims adjusters, and legal professionals—each of whom faces unique challenge

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, JPMorganChase announced philanthropic commitments totaling $14.5 million to support innovations in workplace and public benefits programs. These initiatives will help individuals, including those living on low- to moderate-incomes (LMI), access critical benefits such as education savings or retirement plans, that enable them to manage immediate financial needs, as well as save and build wealth. This effort is a part of the firm’s broader commitment to adv

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #albieri--Andersen Consulting expands its consulting capabilities in Brazil as Albieri e Associados becomes a member.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emplifi, the leading unified customer engagement solution, today released findings from its report: "Marketing Across Generations: How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers Engage with Brands Differently." The report offers valuable insights into consumer behavior and generational preferences associated with brand engagement and social commerce trends. According to the report, more than half of Gen Z (53%) and Millennials (56%) have made a purchase via a social

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crux Appoints Revenue Leader Eric Goldstein as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Go-to-Market Strategy and Scale External Data Solutions

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZipRecruiter (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, today announced it has achieved Workday Certified Integration status with the rollout of an upgraded integration. This update brings ZipRecruiter’s easy-to-use job seeker experience to jobs hosted on Workday Recruiting, with new features designed to help companies hire faster. The upgraded features include: Screening and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Questions. Screening questions set

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Business is providing American Heritage Credit Union (American Heritage) with advanced connectivity solutions including Comcast Business Ethernet Network Services, Dedicated Internet, and Comcast Business Global Secure Networking and Voice services across 37 locations, including two newly opened branches in New Jersey. The solutions streamline operations and deliver an enhanced experience for the financial cooperative that serves more than 300,000 customer

LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trustmark Small Business Benefits®, a division of national employee benefits provider Trustmark®, is pleased to announce the launch of its level-funded benefit plans in Vermont. The goal is to provide Vermont businesses with comprehensive and tailored healthcare options for their employees. “We are thrilled to bring our innovative health benefit solutions to the Vermont market,” said Tim Cremin, VP of Sales and Client Management, Small Business Benefits. “We

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MLNK #digitallending--MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK) announced it was named a winner in the FinTech Solution category of The 23rd Annual American Business Awards.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #accountant--New CFO PULSE Report Reveals Worsening Finance & Accounting Talent Shortage

EUREKA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwood Capital Bancorp First Quarter, 2025 Earnings Release - Solid First Quarter Financial Performance - Dividend Increased

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC. (NYSE: TDF) (the “Fund”) today announced that Tony Sun, Assistant Portfolio Manager within Templeton Global Investments – Emerging Markets Equity investment team, will be added as a portfolio manager to the Fund’s portfolio management team, effective April 30, 2025. Sun will be joining Nicholas Chui and Eric Mok, portfolio managers of the Fund, who will remain members of the portfolio management team. Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Su

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced it is introducing “AdaptAI,” its AI-powered promotions platform, to its merchant partners. AdaptAI has enabled Affirm to deliver personalized financial benefits – such as exclusive APR rates, special repayment terms, and immediate cash savings – directly to consumers via the Affirm App and Affirm Card. Now, merchants can deliver these same targeted

MERRILLVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--119th Street Capital (“119th“), a private investment firm specializing in financial services, is pleased to announce its strategic investment in Maridea Wealth Management (“Maridea”), a leading independent wealth management firm. This investment, made alongside Pelican Capital (“Pelican”), will support Maridea’s continued growth, expansion, and commitment to delivering best-in-class advisory services to individuals and families across the United States. Foun

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLS) to Novartis AG in cash is fair to Regulus shareholders. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Regulus shareholders will receive $7.00 per share in cash and a contingent value right providing for payment of $7.00 per share, contingent upon the achievement of a milestone with respect to regulatory approval of Regulus’ lead product candidate

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2025 Wells Fargo Financial Services Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. While there will be no Company presentation, AFG will host several investor meetings. The investor material to be used in the meetings will be posted via a

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Square announced the launch of “The Way Up,” a new video series hosted by Guy Raz that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and showcases the real stories of grit, vision, growth, and heart behind some of America's most innovative local businesses. The series features in-depth conversations with business owners who have transformed their dreams into thriving enterprises, sharing their pivotal moments and the lessons learned along the way. Made in collab

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Outreach, the first and only AI Sales Execution Platform built for intelligent revenue workflows, today announces an expanded partnership with the Digital Industries business at Siemens, a leading technology company. Working with Outreach, the Digital Industries team is enhancing data-driven workflows to unify global prospecting, pipeline management and forecasting. By better harnessing sales engagement data, improving data hygiene and quality, and further harmonizing

NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TWG Global (“TWG”), a holding company led by investors Mark Walter and Thomas Tull, and Mubadala Capital (“MC”), the asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, have entered into a multi-faceted, multi-billion-dollar collaboration that will enable each organization to enhance investments across multiple sectors and asset classes to drive long-term value creation. Under this strategic investment alliance and as part of TWG’s $15 billion eq