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HubSpot and OpenAI Deepen Partnership to Bring AI Transformation to Every SMB

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HubSpot and OpenAI share a mission to help SMBs grow with AI, which means giving them access to enterprise-grade tools built for scaling companies. We have been working together to make this a reality. In 2025, HubSpot was the first CRM with a connector to ChatGPT. We launched with a simple goal: help you bring your customer knowledge into the tool you use every day. Today, it’s the most popular CRM connector for ChatGPT. We’ve seen 250% growth in weekly activ

EIV Capital Adds Kristin Kelly as Partner

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EIV Capital adds Kristin Kelly as Partner, deepening its upstream investment team with nearly two decades of energy investing experience.

Edward Klaris, Esq. Joins NAM’s Esteemed Panel of Neutrals

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) is proud to announce that Edward Klaris, Esq. has joined NAM’s award-winning panel of neutrals as a Hearing Officer. He is available to arbitrate and mediate cases in New York and federal matters throughout the United States. Mr. Klaris brings more than three decades of experience handling media, entertainment, intellectual property, technology, privacy, artificial intelligence, and complex commercial matters. He has advised me

Morningstar Survey: Asset Owners Increase U.S. and Private Market Exposure as AI Risks Rise

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today published its fifth annual Asset Owner Perspectives Survey. Lindsey Stewart, director of institutional insights at Morningstar, said: “Asset owners are navigating a market increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. They are weighing innovation opportunities against higher valuations, sector and geographic concentration, environmental and social impacts, and governance co

Preview of Q1 2027 Financial Trade Show Guide Now Available from William Mills Agency

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Mills Agency, the leading fintech public relations and marketing firm, announced the release of a preview edition of its 2027 Financial Trade Show Guide ahead of Atlanta Fintech Week, providing financial services professionals with an early look at leading banking, fintech, lending, payments and credit union conferences scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.The annual guide serves as a planning resource for organizations looking to maximize networking, educati

Chase Expands Ultimate Rewards® with New “Invest Your Points” Feature

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
WILMINGTON, Del. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chase today announced an expansion of the Ultimate Rewards program with “Invest Your Points,” giving eligible cardmembers a new way to redeem points for cash to invest in an eligible J.P. Morgan Wealth Management account. Customers can now redeem their points for cash to invest in an eligible J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing account or work with a J.P. Morgan advisor to invest in a taxable investment account. “Cardmembers already have a lot of wa

New York Life Enhances Survivorship Variable Universal Life with Guaranteed Death Benefit Option

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life today added an optional Extended No Lapse Guarantee Rider to SVUL Accumulator II, its survivorship variable universal life (SVUL) insurance solution. The new option enables clients, typically spouses or business partners, to lock in a death benefit that is guaranteed against lapse. It pays out after the death of the second insured, regardless of how markets perform, while keeping the policy’s cash value invested across a range of market-based options. Th

Amazon raises minimum starting pay for full-time core operations employees to $20/hour, with average pay reaching nearly $24/hour, and launches grocery discount and access to new lifetime banking benefits to make everyday life more affordable

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it is raising pay across the board for U.S. core operations employees, alongside new benefits. Minimum starting pay for U.S. full-time core operations roles—many of which require no prior experience—is increasing to $20/hour, with average pay reaching nearly $24/hour. Average total compensation exceeds $32/hour when you include the value of Amazon’s industry-leading benefits package. Amazon is also providing access to a new lifetim

Figment Offers Managed Validator Services on Arc at Mainnet Launch

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Figment, the largest non-custodial provider of staking infrastructure, today announced it is offering Managed Validator Services to select institutions on Arc, the open, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built for institutional settlement, stablecoin payments, and tokenized real-world assets. Figment has operated on Arc since testnet, and its Managed Validator Services enable institutions on Arc to participate as a validator without standing up and operating their own

TÜV SÜD Ready to Lead Organizations Through ISO 9001:2026

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quality management systems form the foundation for clearly defined and documented business processes. With the publication of ISO 9001:2026, companies are entering the implementation phase of the world’s most important standard for quality management systems. TÜV SÜD is highlighting the practical implications of the revision. In addition to adapting existing management systems, companies should also consider the impact on industry-specific quality standards bas

Chime Opens New Office in New York City

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CHYM--Chime® (Nasdaq: CHYM), America’s #1 choice for banking1, today opened its new office at 122 Fifth Avenue, establishing its East Coast hub in Manhattan’s Flatiron District and expanding its presence in Chime’s largest metropolitan market. The 84,000-square-foot office spans three floors and brings together New York-based employees across product, engineering, enterprise, marketing, partnerships, and other teams. Designed to foster in-person collaboration, the workspace

AreaHub Launches Environmental Intelligence+™ API to Power Enterprise Investments and De-Risk Decisions

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
MT. KISCO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Riskmanagement--AreaHub's powerful API and leading risk intelligence platform enables better due diligence, underwriting, risk management, and resilience planning.

SS&C Black Diamond Expands Annuities & Insurance Marketplace with New Insurance Capabilities and Carriers

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SS&C Black Diamond Expands Annuities & Insurance Marketplace with New Insurance Capabilities and Carriers

Hang Ten Systems Raises Additional $53 Million Led by Xora, a Temasek-Backed Fund, Bringing Total Funding to $85 Million

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hang Ten Systems today announced an additional $53 million in seed funding led by Xora, a Temasek-backed fund, bringing total funding in the company to $85 million. Mayfield, which led the company’s first seed round, and Aramco Ventures also participated. Other investors in the company include Aramco Ventures; Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel; Sanjay Mehrotra, chairman and CEO of Micron Technology; and Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Clo

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Closes Inaugural Growth Equity Investment Fund Oversubscribed at $1.3 Billion

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) today announced the final close of the inaugural North Haven Growth & Innovation Fund (NHGIF or the Fund), oversubscribed with $1.3 billion in capital commitments. The Fund seeks to leverage the Integrated Firm, bringing together capabilities across Morgan Stanley's Investment Management, Institutional Securities and Wealth Management divisions, and drawing on the breadth of the Firm's relationships across the private gr

Kinective Launches Intelligent Document Workflow for Banks and Credit Unions 

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinective launches AI-powered eSignatures to automate document setup for financial institutions, reducing maintenance time by more than 50%.

LocumTenens.com Announces Latest Heart of Healthcare Award Winner

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LocumTenens.com, a leader in healthcare staffing solutions, today announced Virtua Health’s Eat Well Food Access Program as the latest recipient of its “Heart of Healthcare Award.” The recognition honors hospital- and healthcare organization-based philanthropic programs that offer innovative solutions to community challenges. Virtua’s Eat Well initiative addresses food insecurity and promotes nutrition as a foundation for better health through a multifaceted ap

Hometap Awards New York Homeowner $25,000 to Make Long-Awaited Home Upgrades

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Hometap, the Boston-based fintech company pioneering home equity investment solutions, announced that a New York homeowner has won $25,000 in its "Invested in Homeowners' Dreams" contest,” which he plans to use to renovate his family's bathrooms. Alongside the prize, Hometap is donating $25,000 to Rebuilding Together. These two commitments extend Hometap's promise to invest in more than its own homeowners, supporting the communities and causes that make homeowners

Empathy Expands Relationship with Transamerica to Bring Empathy Caregiving Support™ to Eligible Policyholders

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empathy, a technology company helping to transform how the world plans for and deals with life's hardest moments, today announced it is expanding its collaboration with Transamerica to include Empathy Caregiving Support™. Empathy Caregiving Support™ is designed to assist individuals and families as they manage the complexities of caregiving. It offers personalized guidance for managing difficult care decisions, coordinating family responsibilities, accessing recommend

Incline Investment Management Wins Five-Year Performance Award at The Hedge Fund Journal CTA and Discretionary Trader Awards 2026

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:58
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Incline Investment Management, LLC (“Incline”), an alternative asset manager focused on systematic investment strategies, today announced that its flagship Systematic Hybrid™ strategy has been recognized as Best Performing Strategy over 5 Years in the Trend Following – Futures and Single Stocks category at The Hedge Fund Journal CTA and Discretionary Trader Awards 2026. “When we built the Systematic Hybrid™, we didn’t want to be like everyone else. We bui

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