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…
Affirmative Named Nacha Preferred Partner for Compliance and Fraud Prevention
Nacha Recognizes Affirmative as a Preferred Partner for ACH Compliance, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk Prevention Nacha has formally announced that Affirmative, a recognized provider of ACH risk management, compliance, and fraud monitoring solutions, has been designated as a Nacha Preferred…
Fiserv Introduces Unknown Shopper at NRF to Enhance In-Store Customer Insights
Fiserv Introduces Unknown Shopper to Transform In-Store Payment Data into Actionable Customer Intelligence Fiserv, Inc. a global leader in payments and financial services technology, has announced the launch of Unknown Shopper from Fiserv, a new analytics-driven capability designed to help…
Onbe Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in the United States
Onbe Earns National Recognition as a Top U.S. Workplace Onbe, a leading corporate payouts platform known for enabling seamless, secure, and flexible payment experiences, has earned national recognition as a Best Place to Work in Built In’s 2026 Best Places…
WaFd Bank Appoints Veteran Commercial Banker Colin Murphy as Regional President for Northern Oregon
WaFd, Inc. Announces Strategic Leadership Appointment in Northern Oregon WaFd, Inc., the parent company of WaFd Bank, has announced the appointment of veteran commercial banker Colin Murphy as Regional President for Northern Oregon, marking a significant leadership milestone as the…
Western Alliance Bank Names David Hutzler Head of Private Client Group in Las Vegas
Western Alliance Bank Appoints David Hutzler to Lead Expanding Private Client Group in Las Vegas as Demand for High-Touch Banking Accelerates Western Alliance Bank has announced the appointment of David Hutzler as Head of the Western Alliance Private Client Group…
ITRS Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of IP-Label, Enhancing Digital Experience Monitoring
ITRS to Acquire IP-Label, Strengthening Digital Experience Monitoring and Expanding European Presence ITRS, a leading provider of real-time IT monitoring and observability solutions for financial services and highly regulated industries, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire…
Western Alliance Bank Names David Hutzler Head of Private Client Group in Las Vegas
Western Alliance Bank Appoints David Hutzler to Lead Private Client Group in Las Vegas Western Alliance Bank today announced the appointment of David Hutzler as Head of the Western Alliance Private Client Group in Las Vegas, reinforcing the bank’s commitment…
WaFd Bank Names Veteran Banker Colin Murphy as Regional President for Northern Oregon
WaFd Bank Appoints Veteran Banker Colin Murphy as Regional President for Northern Oregon WaFd, Inc the parent company of WaFd Bank, today announced the appointment of Colin Murphy as Regional President for Northern Oregon, further strengthening the bank’s leadership team…
I Squared Capital to Acquire Ramudden Global, Expanding Its Traffic Management and Infrastructure Safety Platform
I Squared Capital to Acquire Ramudden Global, Accelerating Infrastructure Safety Expansion Across Europe and North America Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, has entered into an agreement through its flagship fund to acquire Ramudden Global from funds advised…
Andersen Global Selects Monterrey, Mexico as Its Strategic Base
Andersen Global Expands Mexican Footprint Through Strategic Alliance With Monterrey-Based Law Firm GPD Andersen Global continues to strengthen its presence across Latin America with the addition of Monterrey-based law firm González-Paullada Domínguez (GPD) through a new cooperation agreement. The move…