
UBS Launches Third Year of Global Accelerator for Female Founders, Biggest Cohort Yet
UBS has launched Project Female Founder 2024, a year-long global program aimed at equipping early-stage female founders with the skills and resources necessary to access capital aligned with their goals. In collaboration with partners Fortuna, Coralus, and Live True, the…

UBS and Wincasa Unveil Innovative Advisory Solution for Energy-Efficient Renovations of Investment Properties
Energy-efficient renovations play a pivotal role in maintaining the contemporary condition and value of properties. Yet, navigating complex renovation projects and discerning immediate advantages can pose challenges. The collaboration between UBS and Swiss real estate service provider Wincasa, part of…

Goldman Sachs Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has announced dividends on various series of its non-cumulative preferred stock. These dividends, represented by depositary shares, demonstrate the company’s commitment to providing returns to its shareholders. The declared dividends are as follows: The dividends for…

Household spending soft in March despite Easter bump
In March, New South Wales experienced a notable upswing in spending, rising by 2%, surpassing the national average. Western Australia maintained its position as the strongest state with a year-to-March increase of 4.3%, while the Northern Territory recorded the weakest…

“S&P Global Ratings Honored as ‘External Assessment Provider of the Year’ at Environmental Finance’s Sustainable Debt Awards
S&P Global Ratings is thrilled to announce its recognition as the External Assessment Provider of the year at Environmental Finance’s Sustainable Debt Awards. These prestigious awards highlight outstanding achievements in green, social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds and loans, as well…

Morgan Stanley Fortifies Partnership for Children’s Mental Health: Introducing Fresh Funding and Collaborators
Morgan Stanley has announced a substantial commitment of $20 million over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, raising the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its inception in 2020. The Alliance aims to bolster…

JPMorgan Chase boosts housing affordability with $20M philanthropic push and improved customer services
JPMorgan Chase is significantly ramping up its efforts to enhance housing affordability nationwide by expanding its philanthropic investments and consumer lending initiatives. Today, at an event held in Washington, DC, the company announced a substantial $20 million increase in philanthropic…

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Secures $125 Million Loan for Southwest Industrial Portfolio
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (“FBRT” or the “Company”) has successfully concluded a $125 million floating-rate senior loan to facilitate the refinancing of a four-property industrial portfolio situated across the Southwestern United States. This transaction marks another milestone…

52 loanDepot Originators Earn Recognition in 2024 Scotsman Guide Top Originators List
loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI), a leading provider of home lending solutions facilitating the dream of homeownership for customers, proudly announces that 52 of its retail loan originators have been recognized in Scotsman Guide’s Top Originators 2024 rankings. Notably, Baret Kechian…

Customers Bank Adds 10 Banking Teams, Expedites Deposit Transformation, Grows East and West Coast Presence
Customers Bank, the $22 billion asset subsidiary of Customers Bancorp (NYSE:CUBI), has recently brought on board 10 seasoned commercial and business banking teams across New York, California, and Nevada. This strategic hiring initiative aims to bolster the Bank’s potential for…

Considering Loan Consolidation: Is It Right for MyFICO Student Loans?
Student loan repayments resumed this October after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus, adding pressure to borrowers already grappling with inflation and high interest rates. For those feeling overwhelmed by student loan repayments, consolidation presents a potential solution. By merging multiple loans into…

CFRA Unveils Strategic Leadership Transformations for Enhanced Growth; Promotes Theresa Torian to CEO
CFRA, a prominent provider of independent investment research, has announced significant leadership changes aimed at reinforcing its client-centric approach, strengthening leadership depth, and fostering continued growth. Peter de Boer, Executive Chairman of CFRA, expressed his confidence in Theresa Torian’s leadership,…

