Bankwell Names Brian Merritt as Chief Technology Officer
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the parent company of Bankwell Bank, has officially announced the appointment of Brian Merritt as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic move marks a significant step forward for Bankwell as the organization…
Byline Bancorp, Inc. Credit Ratings Upgraded by KBRA
Byline Bancorp, Inc. Credit Ratings Upgraded by KBRA Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY), a prominent financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has announced a significant boost to its credit profile. Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), a leading independent…
Comvest Credit Partners Backs CyberMaxx with Debt Financing for Refinancing, Acquisition
Comvest Credit Partners Backs CyberMaxx with Debt Financing for Refinancing, Acquisition Comvest Credit Partners, a prominent provider of tailored, flexible direct lending solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce its role as Administrative Agent and sole lender in a…
Vena’s Excelerate Finance 2025 Conference: Taking FP&A to New Heights
Vena’s Excelerate Finance 2025 Conference: Taking FP&A to New Heights Vena, renowned as the only Complete Planning platform specifically built to fully leverage and amplify the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its flagship event—Excelerate…
Deutsche Bank and DWS Announce Partnership in Private Credit
Deutsche Bank and DWS Announce Partnership in Private Credit In a significant move that underscores the growing importance of private credit markets, Deutsche Bank and DWS have jointly announced the establishment of a strategic cooperation designed to unlock new avenues…
Better Home & Finance Holding Company Releases Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Better Home & Finance Holding Company Releases Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR; BETRW) (“Better” or the “Company”), a digitally native homeownership platform headquartered in New York, has announced its financial…
Emerald Bay Risk Solutions Appoints Tracey Sharis to Lead as CEO
Emerald Bay Risk Solutions Appoints Tracey Sharis to Lead as CEO Emerald Bay Risk Solutions (“Emerald Bay” or “the Company”), a forward-thinking, collaborative underwriting carrier, has officially announced a significant leadership appointment. On Thursday, March 20th, the company named Tracey…
TD Donates $4 Million to Support U.S. Nonprofits Backing Small Businesses
TD Donates $4 Million to Support U.S. Nonprofits Backing Small Businesses In an era where small businesses are increasingly recognized as the lifeblood of local economies, TD Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs by unveiling the recipients of…
SW Graduate School of Banking Appoints New Leadership and Board Members
SW Graduate School of Banking Appoints New Leadership and Board Members The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business has recently unveiled a significant leadership transition and expansion of its board of trustees.…
AM Best Issues Credit Ratings for Cadence Indemnity Inc.
AM Best, a globally recognized credit rating agency focused on the insurance industry, has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) to Cadence Indemnity Inc. (Cadence), headquartered…
KBRA Assigns Rating to Western Alliance REIT Subsidiary’s Preferred Stock
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) has officially assigned a BBB preferred stock rating to BW Real Estate, Inc. (BW Real Estate), a real estate investment trust (REIT) subsidiary majority-owned by Western Alliance Bank. Western Alliance Bank is the principal operating…
UBS Unveils 2024 Annual Report
UBS Unveils 2024 Annual Report UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) (SWX: UBSN) has officially released its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024. This thoroughly audited document offers an in-depth look at the bank’s performance over the…