Villanova University Elects Four New Members to Board of Trustees
Villanova University Announces Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees Villanova University has announced a significant expansion of its Board of Trustees with the appointment of four distinguished new members whose collective experience spans faith leadership, philanthropy, global business,…
Sunflower Bank Taps Andy Gaines to Lead Houston, Austin, and San Antonio Markets
Sunflower Bank Strengthens Texas Leadership with the Appointment of Andy Gaines Sunflower Bank has announced a significant leadership addition as part of its ongoing expansion strategy in Texas, naming Andy Gaines as Regional President for the Houston, Austin, and San…
Poll Finds Strong Public Backing for Stablecoin Rewards Despite Banking Industry Pushback
Congressional Debate Over Stablecoin Rewards Intensifies as Public Opinion Emerges. Poll Finds As lawmakers in Washington continue to weigh legislative approaches to regulating payment stablecoins, a new national poll offers timely insight into how Americans view one of the most…
Ameriprise Financial Adds Veteran Advisory Team With $120 Million in Client Assets
Ameriprise Financial Welcomes Experienced $120 Million Advisory Team to Drive Client-Centric Growth Loveday Caruso Wealth Management Group, a Colorado-based financial advisory practice overseeing approximately $120 million in client assets, has entered a new phase of growth by joining the independent…
X-Caliber Finalizes $182.2MM Financing for Ultra-Luxury Ski Community in Park City
X-Caliber Finalizes $182.2MM Financing for Ultra-Luxury Ski Community in Park City X-Caliber Capital Holdings LLC, widely known across the United States for its role as a direct commercial lender and servicer, has completed a landmark financing transaction that underscores the…
Vontobel Expands Consultant Engagement Efforts in the U.S.
Vontobel Strengthens Its US Institutional Strategy With the Appointment of Marty Coughlin Vontobel, the global investment house with deep Swiss roots and a long-standing commitment to client-focused investing, has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its institutional presence in…
Ant International and Google Join Forces to Power the Future of Agentic Commerce with AI
Ant International has partnered with Google to support the launch of Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to scale AI-powered agentic commerce across the entire shopping journey. This collaboration strengthens the global ecosystem for AI-driven payments, digital commerce, and financial technology, enabling frictionless interactions from…
CDB Aviation Secures $710 Million Sustainability-Linked Term Loan to Accelerate Green Fleet Initiatives
CDB Aviation, a leading global aircraft leasing platform and wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable financing. On December 19, 2025, CDB Aviation Hong Kong (Limited) successfully…
Vibe Retail POS Redefines Retail-First Point-of-Sale Technology
Vibe Retail POS Redefines Retail-First Point-of-Sale Technology As point-of-sale (POS) platforms race to support restaurants, service providers, and multiple business verticals, many retailers are discovering a critical gap: generalized POS systems often fail to address the real-world demands of in-store…
Blockstream Capital Partners Expands Institutional Bitcoin Capabilities With Strategic Numeus Acquisition
Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) has taken a decisive step in strengthening its institutional Bitcoin platform with the strategic acquisition of a division within Numeus Group’s digital asset trading and investment business. The transaction brings together elite derivatives expertise, advanced risk…
U.S. CMBS Issuance Hits Post-GFC High as Investor Demand Surges into 2026
The U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market closed 2025 on a historic high note, underscoring renewed confidence in structured finance and commercial real estate (CRE) credit markets. According to KBRA’s December 2025 CMBS Trend Watch, total U.S. CMBS issuance reached…
AM Best Confirms Stable Credit Ratings of Colonnade Insurance S.A.
AM Best Reaffirms Strong Credit Profile of Colonnade Insurance S.A. AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) for Colonnade Insurance S.A., a Luxembourg-based insurer that operates as…