C.J. Lawrence (CJL) is excited to announce that, according to Advisors Asset Management’s (AAM) August 13, 2024, press release, AAM has surpassed $3 billion in cumulative unit investment trusts (UIT) sales, including $2 billion in CJL’s flagship Bulldog Portfolio. CJL…
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a global leader in payments and financial services technology, has been ranked No. 1 on the 2024 IDC FinTech Top 100 Rankings for the second year in a row. This achievement highlights Fiserv’s four-decade legacy of…
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has announced the appointment of Toby Srihiran Brown as global head of reinsurance, effective October 1. In this role, Brown will develop and oversee MetLife’s comprehensive reinsurance strategy, managing all aspects of the reinsurance process, including…
Elepay, a leading provider of short-term funding solutions for Australian property owners, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of Elepay Direct. Since its establishment in October 2019, Elepay has become a key player in the Australian finance sector,…
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) recently hosted a key meeting to address housing needs in Illinois and Chicagoland. The event, held at Union Avenue Apartments in Orland Park, brought together U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), IFF,…
Sikich, a prominent global technology-enabled professional services firm based in Chicago, has announced that CEO Chris Geier has been named one of Accounting Today’s 2024 Managing Partner Elite (MP Elite). The MP Elite recognizes leaders who excel in navigating today’s…
Interconnect Mortgage, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has partnered with Calque to offer ‘buy before you sell’ loan solutions in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and Michigan. This collaboration combines the strengths and resources of both companies to deliver…
According to a Redfin report, the monthly payment for a typical U.S. starter home reached $1,981 in July, a 4.4% increase from the previous year. This means homebuyers need an annual income of $79,252 to afford a starter home, also…
SmartMetric, Inc. (OTC: SMME) highlights the growing importance of credit card security in a digital transaction era. While traditional credit cards offer convenience, they are increasingly vulnerable to fraud and theft. Enter a new generation of fingerprint biometric-activated credit cards,…
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for the financial services industry, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This milestone represents two decades of innovation and dedication to empowering financial institutions and enhancing their…
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with the University of Minnesota Gopher Athletics and Learfield’s Gopher Sports Properties for another five years. The credit union will also significantly expand its…
According to the U.S. Bank 2024 Small Business Perspective, nearly 73% of American small business owners report growth over the past year, with even higher growth rates among Black (84%) and Hispanic (80%) owners. The report, based on a survey…
