Fintech
Ellis Launches with $10M to Modernize Private Credit Infrastructure
Ellis, an AI-native operations platform, has emerged from stealth with more than $10 million in seed funding to address systemic inefficiencies within
Insurance
MassMutual Ascend Surpasses $2B in Advisory Annuity Sales
MassMutual Ascend has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $2 billion in lifetime advisory annuity sales. This achievement highlights the increasing integration of
Markets
GEM Closes $82 Million Seed & Micro Venture Fund
Independent investment management firm GEM has announced the final close of its GEM Seed & Micro Venture Fund, LP. The fund secured
Payments
Amex Ventures Invests in Fazeshift AI Automation
Fazeshift, an AI-native platform specializing in autonomous accounts receivable workflows, has secured a new investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital
Fintech
MVB Bank Partners with Bretton AI for Back-Office Scaling
MVB Bank, a subsidiary of MVB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: MVBF), has entered into a multi-year agreement with Bretton AI to manage its
Fintech
Thredd to Power Cashi’s Global Stablecoin Card Program
Thredd, an AI-first issuer processing platform, has been selected by Cashi to power its new stablecoin spending and cashback card program. Currently
Crypto
Naser Taher Named Among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs
Naser Taher, Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs for 2026. This
Markets
Walker & Dunlop Delivers $242M in Multifamily Bridge Loans
Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners (WDIP) has closed nearly $242 million in multifamily bridge loans during the second quarter of 2026. This
Markets
Andersen Group Expands via Six Strategic Acquisitions
Andersen Group Inc. (NYSE: ANDG) has announced the acquisition of Andersen Mexico and five U.S.-based Andersen Consulting firms. This strategic
Insurance
AM Best Assigns A- Ratings to Ledgebrook Insurance Group
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) to Ledgebrook Specialty
Payments
Radian Appoints Deluxe CEO Barry C. McCarthy to Board
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) has announced the appointment of Barry C. McCarthy to its Board of Directors. This leadership addition comes
Banking
Morgan Stanley Launches $1.5 Trillion U.S. Innovation Initiative
Morgan Stanley has announced the launch of the U.S. Innovation Infrastructure Initiative, a firmwide strategic effort designed to finance America’s
Banking
Forbes Ranks Banner Bank #1 in California
Banner Bank has achieved the top ranking for banks in California according to the 2026 Forbes list of America's Best-In-State
Fintech
Tri Counties Bank Small Business Cybersecurity Study
Tri Counties Bank has released new research examining how small business owners perceive cyber threats, prepare for potential attacks, and evaluate operational
