AM Best Reaffirms Credit Ratings for Manulife Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has reaffirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) for the life/health (L/H) insurance subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) based in Toronto, Canada [NYSE: MFC].…
KBRA Issues Preliminary Ratings for Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust 2024-3 and Pagaya Motor Trust 2024-3
KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Asset Trust 2024-3 and Research-Driven Pagaya Motor Trust 2024-3 (collectively referred to as “RPM 2024-3”), an auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction. The initial credit…
Uptiq Launches Innovative Enterprise AI Platform Tailored for Regulated Financial Services
Uptiq, a frontrunner in AI-driven financial solutions, is excited to introduce its latest innovation, the Uptiq AI Workbench. This vertically integrated platform is designed to revolutionize how banks, credit unions, and wealth management firms deliver AI-first experiences to their clients.…
KBRA Assigns Initial Ratings to Lugo Funding DAC
KBRA Europe (KBRA) has issued preliminary ratings for Lugo Funding DAC (Lugo), a static Spanish RMBS securitization backed by restructured and primarily reperforming mortgage loans (RPL), represented through mortgage participations and mortgage transfer certificates. The provisional collateral comprises a €664.6…
Pacer ETFs Named Best US Equity ETF Issuer ($10bn-$100bn) at 2024 ETF Express US Awards
Pacer ETFs (“Pacer”), a prominent U.S. ETF issuer known for its leadership in free cash flow-based ETFs*, proudly announces its recognition as the Best US Equity ETF Issuer in the $10bn-$100bn category at the 2024 ETF Express US Awards. This…
Asia Pacific Cashback Programs Market 2024-2029: Trends in Consumer Demand for Instant Rewards & Seamless Transactions
Asia Pacific Cashback Programs Market Opportunities Databook 2024-2029″ ResearchAndMarkets.com has recently added the report, “Asia Pacific Cashback Programs Market Opportunities Databook – Q3 2024 Update,” featuring over 50 KPIs on cashback market size across various segments. Key Highlights The Asia…
NEOS Investments Announces October Distributions for ETF Suite
NEOS Investments, a leading asset management firm in the options-based ETF space, has announced the October 2024 monthly distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs, designed to deliver monthly income and tax efficiency across core portfolio exposures. October 2024 ETF…
FundingShield Partners with OptiFunder to Offer Enhanced Fraud Prevention Solutions
FundingShield, a leading fintech in risk, compliance, and fraud prevention, has announced its integration with OptiFunder, developers of the OptiFunder Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Greyhound System, which streamline mortgage loan funding, warehouse, and investor delivery processes. This collaboration aims…
Tompkins Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or “the Company”) reported a strong third quarter in 2024, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) reaching $1.30. This marks an 18.2% increase from the previous quarter and a notable turnaround from the $(2.35) EPS loss…
Innovative Leaders Nonprofit Conference 2025
Monroe Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding entity for Monroe Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”), has successfully completed its initial public offering as part of the Association’s conversion from a mutual to a stock organization, effective today.…
Lincoln Financial Names Jennifer Charters as EVP and Chief Information Officer
Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) has announced the appointment of Jennifer (Jen) Charters as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective November 18, 2024. Charters, a seasoned financial services technology executive with 30 years of experience, will lead the…
Gainbridge® and RetireOne® Collaborate to Provide Innovative Annuity Solutions for Registered Investment Advisors
Gainbridge®, through its Group 1001 affiliate, has announced a new partnership with RetireOne, the leading independent platform for registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the annuity marketplace. RetireOne, an outsourced insurance desk, offers RIAs and their clients solutions that are simple,…