Snowden Lane Partners, a leading independent, advisor-owned wealth advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Alex Bryer to its leadership team. Bryer will play a pivotal role in the firm’s business development strategy, a move that underscores Snowden Lane’s commitment…
The 2024 Annual Retirement Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) reveals that a significant number of Americans are burdened by debt, with many concerned about how it will affect their financial futures. A majority—55%—of Americans…
First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) has declared the monthly distribution for the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of the First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV. Below are the relevant details: Distribution Dates Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary…
SmartStream, a leader in financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) solutions, in partnership with Acuiti Management Intelligence, has released the findings of a new survey. The report, titled “The Future of Reference Data: From Compliance to Alpha,” underscores the increasing importance…
IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital: IROQ) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association, have announced significant leadership changes following their recent Board meetings. The Boards of Directors of both the Company and the Association have unanimously…
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a prominent business development company (Nasdaq: GBDC), announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of an additional $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% notes due 2029. The…
First Business Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of First Business Bank, is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John J. Harris on November 13, 2024, at the age of 72. A dedicated and influential member of the Board…
GrafTech International Initiates Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations for Existing Notes GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE: EAF) (“GrafTech” or the “Company”) has announced that its subsidiaries, GrafTech Finance Inc. (“GrafTech Finance”) and GrafTech Global Enterprises Inc. (“GrafTech Global”), have launched separate…
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) Confirms Monthly Distribution Details and Sources Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. previously announced a monthly distribution for shareholders, detailed as follows: As part of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund aims to maintain…
A new report, “ALL IN ON AI: Financial Services Adoption Index 2024,” reveals that 167 of the world’s 221 leading financial service companies have launched AI initiatives since January 2023. The report, introduced by Acrew Capital and Money20/20 at the…
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…
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…
