Finance
Gauzy Announces Court-Approved Resolution of Legacy Debt Following Overwhelming 98.96% Creditor Vote, Including 100% of Secured Lenders
District Court Lifts Automatic Stay and Resolves All Legacy Debt-Related Legal Proceedings as Settlement Settles Approximately $61 Million in Pre-Petition Debt (100% Thereof); $7 Million in New Capital Committed; Company Emerges with a Fortified Balance Sheet and Sharpened Focus on Growth TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauzy Ltd. (Nasdaq: GAUZ) (“Gauzy” or the “Company”), a global leader in light and vision control technology, today announced a critical resolution to its ba
NETSOL Technologies to report fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2026 results on September 28
ENCINO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETSOL Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a provider of AI-enabled solutions and services powering OEMs, dealerships and financial institutions to sell, finance and lease assets, will hold a conference call on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 9:00 am Eastern Time (6:00 am Pacific Time) to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. A question-and-answer session will follow management's prepared re
Aura Minerals Announces USD 200 Million Syndicated Loan Facility
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company" or the "Borrower") (NASDAQ: AUGO | B3: AURA33) announced today that it has entered into a syndicated loan facility (the "Loan"), in the aggregate principal amount of US$ 200,000,000.00 (two hundred million dollars), as borrower at the holding company level. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citi") and Itaú BBA Assessoria Financeira S.A., acted as joint lead arrangers and bookr
Taboola to Acquire Dianomi, Significantly Bolstering its Ability to Provide Performance Advertisers with a Highly Specialized, Premium Ad Network Focused on Finance, Powered by Taboola’s Performance Advertising Platform Realize
Some of the Largest Names in Finance Choose Dianomi, Including Reuters, CNN Business, Bank of America, Charles Schwab and More NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taboola (Nasdaq: TBLA), a global leader in delivering performance at scale for advertisers, today announced an offer to acquire Dianomi, a leading provider of digital advertising services to premium clients in the business, finance and lifestyle sectors. The acquisition is expected to be completed before the end of 2026, subje
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development hosts Infrastructure conclave 2026 to deliberate on avenues for mobilising long-term infrastructure capital
MUMBAI, India , Sept. 18, 2026 -- The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (the Institution) hosted the Infrastructure conclave 2026 in Mumbai, bringing together key stakeholders from the infrastructure financing ecosystem to deliberate on avenues to strengthen infrastructure financing and mobilise domestic and global long-term capital. The event witnessed keynote addresses by Mr. Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) , and Ms. Laya Madduri, IAS, Joint Secretary, Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA).
SMU MBA rises to 3rd in Asia in 2027 QS Global MBA Rankings
Highest Asian ranking to-date underscores growing employer recognition and academic strength SMU Master of Science in Applied Finance also ranks 3rd in Asia SINGAPORE , Sept. 18, 2026 -- Singapore Management University s (SMU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) has reached a new high in the 2027 QS Global MBA Rankings, rising to 3rd in Asia, its highest regional position to date, and ranking 41st globally. The result marks the third consecutive year that the SMU MBA has risen in Asia, climbing from 6th in 2024 to 5th in 2025, 4th in 2026 and now 3rd in 2027. It is the second highest ranked MBA programme in Singapore and remains within the top 10 per cent of more than 400 MBA programmes assessed worldwide. The strong showing is underpinned by gains in employer recognition and graduate employment, alongside a 4th-place ranking in Asia for Thought Leadership, highlighting the combination of strong career outcomes and academic excellence that defines the SMU MBA experience.
Tenka announces pre-seed round led by Maven 11 to build market infrastructure for asset-backed finance
LONDON, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenka, the liquidity platform for asset-backed finance , has closed its pre-seed round led by Maven 11 , with participation from Gami Capital and several angel investors. The funding will support the build-out of market infrastructure connecting the origination, placement and trading of asset-backed finance instruments, pairing structured book-building with the foundations of an active secondary market. Asset-backed finance funds everyday economic activ
Velian Partners with AMPECO to Power a New Era of EV Charging in the Netherlands
Velian x AMPECO Velian Partners with AMPECO to Power a New Era of EV Charging in the Netherlands The Dutch operator runs one of the country's largest AC charging networks and finances it itself. It is consolidating onto AMPECO and taking direct control of its roaming, its connectivity, and its customer relationships. Dordrecht, The Netherlands – September 17, 2026 – Velian, which operates over 33,000 charge points across the Netherlands, has partnered with AMPECO to run a core and growing share
Banqup accelerates growth in France through partner-led e-invoicing adoption
LA HULPE, BELGIUM – 17 September 2026, 7:00 a.m. CEST – Banqup Group SA (Euronext: BANQ) (Banqup, Company), a European fintech provider that simplifies financial flows through an innovative secured platform for e-invoicing, e-payment, e-reporting and e-trust solutions with built-in compliance at its core, today announced an operational and growth update on its footprint in the French market, timed with the 81st Congress of the Expert-Comptable Media Association (ECMA). Following years of regulat
New Report Says Finance Teams Are Speeding Up Tasks with AI, But Failing to Fix The Cash Cycle
Auditoria.AI’s seventh annual State of AI Automation in the Finance Office Report finds 66.5% increasing AI investment while only 21.0% report meaningful, measurable success SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Auditoria.AI , the leader in agentic artificial intelligence for the Office of the CFO, today unveiled its seventh annual State of AI Automation in the Finance Office Report , revealing a finance function investing decisively in artificial intelligence (AI) while still
KuCoin Goes Live on Arc at Mainnet Launch, Broadening Access to Onchain Finance
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Sept. 16, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced that it is live on Arc as a mainnet launch partner, enabling eligible users to move USDC directly between KuCoin and Arc from day one. As real-world financial activity moves onchain, exchanges are increasingly important in connecting established markets with emerging financial networks. By supporting Arc at launch, KuCoin expands the network options available for USDC and provides a practical access point to an ecosystem built around payments, treasury management, tokenized assets and programmable finance.
Comviva Appoints Sanjiv Patankar to Lead and Accelerate Growth of its FinTech Business
NEW DELHI , Sept. 16, 2026 -- Comviva , a global leader in digital transformation solutions, today announced the appointment of Sanjiv Patankar as product unit head of FinTech business , spanning digital wallets and payments, payment orchestration, embedded finance and tokenisation. Sanjiv will lead the digital financial business, driving its global fintech growth across digital payments, embedded finance and next-generation financial services. He will spearhead product innovation, accelerate expansion in developed markets, and strengthen strategic customer and ecosystem partnerships.
Apollo Provides $585 Million Financing to The Executive Centre
NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds, affiliates, and other long-term investors provided a $585 million financing to The Executive Centre ("TEC"), one of Asia's leading providers of premium flexible office space, with more than 30 years of operating experience and a portfolio of over 260 centres across 38 cities in 15 markets across APAC and the Middle East. Proceeds will be primarily used to refinance existing de
Avant and InterVest Capital Partners Announce $1 billion Forward Flow Agreement
Multi-year deal marks new collaboration and provides Avant new source of funding CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avant, LLC (“Avant”) today announced a new multi-year forward flow agreement with InterVest Capital Partners (“InterVest”), a leading alternative investment firm specializing in specialty finance, marking the companies’ first partnership. Under the agreement, InterVest, through its affiliate, has committed to purchase up to $1 billion of personal loans facilitated through
BMO Equipment Finance Selects NETSOL’s Transcend Finance Platform
NETSOL and BMO Sign Transcend Finance Agreement Najeeb Ghauri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NETSOL Technologies (seated, left), and Tom Kritzer, Head, U.S. Equipment Finance at BMO (seated, right), sign the agreement bringing BMO Equipment Finance onto NETSOL's Transcend Finance platform, joined by David Abplanalp, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Equipment Finance at BMO (standing, left), and Faizaan Ghauri, President, Americas at NETSOL Technologies (standing, right). N
Bread Financial and Signet Jewelers Renew Longstanding Credit Card Program Agreement
Bread Financial and Signet Jewelers partner to advance modernization, marketing capabilities and elevated experiences for Signet brands, including KAY, Zales, Jared and Blue Nile COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bread Financial ® (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions, today announced a long-term renewal of its relationship with Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG). The renewed agreement bui
Rocket Lab Fully Funds Iridium Acquisition, Including Completion of $1.94 Billion ATM
Iridium Acquisition Now Fully Financed: Rocket Lab completes the $1.944 billion At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering, securing the required cash consideration (alongside available liquidity) to fully fund its pending acquisition of Iridium Communications - expected to close in mid-2027, pending regulatory approvals. Cost-Effective Debt Structure Secured: Iridium amends its existing $1.775 billion credit facility to permit the change of control, establishing long-term, cost-effective permanent fin
Equilend Unveils New Brand Identity, Reflecting Its Role as the Connective Force in Securities Finance
NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Equilend , the platform connecting the global securities finance market, today announced a refreshed brand identity that reflects how far the company and the industry it serves have evolved. At the center of this evolution is Equilend s rollout of a connected platform across securities finance. Rather than separate tools and workflows, Equilend is bringing trading, workflow automation, data & insights, and digital solutions together through a common orchestration layer, providing clients seamless access to the capabilities they need across the trade lifecycle.
Perk Brings Its Spend Platform to U.S.: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 15th Perk is looking to accelerate its growth in the U.S. Announcement comes after the launch of Perk Spend in Europe, where up to 40% of new deals are for the combined Travel and Spend offering. Perk s research found that one in four U.S. companies still have no formal look for managing spend. Nikita Miller, Perk s Chief Product Officer, will join NYSE Live to discuss how the solution is bringing control and flexibility to finance leaders. ServiceNow President Amit Zavery will join NYSE Live. The company says that its AI Control Tower, Context Engine, and Shift Zero solutions solve the biggest questions customers have. ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is looking to guide enterprises through the new tech ecosystem, where AI agents are moving from answering questions to taking action. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield surpasses 5% and hits highest level since 2007. The move comes as the Federal Reserve commences its two-day meeting, with a decision on interest rates due Wednesday. As of 8 a.m. ET, ICE Brent Crude is trading at 106 a barrel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
IIFL Finance Becomes First Non-PSU NBFC to Execute ₹25 Crores Tokenised Bond Transaction
Landmark transaction executed on Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India under SEBI s Regulatory Sandbox framework, with Trust Investment Advisors Private Limited as Sole Arranger and Advisor MUMBAI, India , Sept. 15, 2026 -- IIFL Finance Limited ( IIFL Finance or the Company ) today announced the successful completion of a 25 crores tokenised bond transaction, becoming the first Non-PSU Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India to undertake a transaction of this nature . The transaction was executed on the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI), which provided the bidding platform for the deal, with Trust Investment Advisors Private Limited acting as the Sole Arranger and Advisor. The bonds will be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).
LatiNation Media Releases Its ‘Culture Decoded’ Hispanic Gen Z and Finance White Paper
LatiNation’s newest “Culture Decoded” study examines how Hispanic Gen Z is navigating money, financial pressure, and opportunity — and what their changing priorities mean for brands trying to connect with this generation. The study is the second installment in LatiNation’s “Culture Decoded” series exploring Gen Z insights, conducted in partnership with research agency ThinkNow.To download a copy of the study, go to https://latination.com/insights/CD2026/ Stability, Control, and Building a Future
Open Cosmos raises €300 million to accelerate real-time intelligence and connectivity from space
Satellite Satellite Founded in 2015, Open Cosmos has grown into one of Europe’s leading satellite manufacturers, designing, building and operating missions at scale across the UK and Europe Capable of manufacturing one satellite a day from its current four factories across Europe, it boasts a high success rate in orbit on all satellites launched to date $370 million+ of new contracts signed over the last three and a half years, and five consecutive years of profitable growth The funding will exp
Caliber Completes $3.4 Million Refinance of Corporate Notes and Secures the Right to Retire an Additional $9.1 Million at a Discount
Program addresses approximately 54% of the $21.1 million of notes the Company has disclosed as maturing within twelve months SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caliber (Nasdaq: CWD), a real estate-focused alternative asset manager, today announced that it has completed the refinancing of approximately $3.4 million of its corporate promissory notes, and has executed agreements with holders of an additional approximately $9.1 million of notes granting Caliber the right, exercisa
BRKZ Secures $31 Million to Scale AI-Enabled Building Materials Procurement Across Saudi Arabia and the GCC
BRKZ grew revenues 250% last year and works with thousands of businesses in the construction industry. It has sold more than $133 million in raw, local, and imported building materials and has processed more than $1.37 billion in RFQs through its platform. Riyadh, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRKZ , a leading technology-enabled building materials procurement platform in Saudi Arabia, today announced it has secured $31 million in new capital to fuel its next phase of growth, including advan
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces the Execution of Bank Credit Facilities Totaling Ps. 8,000 Million
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces that it has entered into credit facilities with several financial institutions for an aggregate amount of Ps. 8,000 million. The funds will be drawn down gradually and will be used primarily to pay long-term debt certificates maturing in September and October 2026, as well as to finance capital expenditures included in the Master Develo
HdL Companies Names Chief Financial Officer Richard Park as President
Richard Park’s expanded role reflects HdL’s continued growth, financial discipline, and commitment to helping local governments strengthen revenue operations. BREA, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HdL Companies named Richard Park President and Chief Financial Officer, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to grow its municipal revenue management and compliance solutions for local governments. Since joining HdL in 2019, Park has been one of the driving forces in the em
JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa
Designed to support the mobilisation of sustainable funding for financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banking technology company JUMO has launched a new Social Finance Framework (SFF) in partnership with Standard Bank’s Sustainable Finance team. The framework aligns with internationally recognised sustainable finance guidelines and provides a transparent structure for raising social finance, such as social loans an
Alpha Ladder WealthX Among Asia's First to Bring xStocks US Tokenised Equities to Institutional and Accredited Investors
Alpha Ladder WealthX, Asia s leading Web2.5 wealth management platform, expands into tokenised global equities, building on the group s Memorandum of Understanding with Payward, developer of xStocks framework and parent company of Kraken SINGAPORE , Sept. 11, 2026 -- Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. (Alpha Ladder), through Alpha Ladder WealthX, Asia s leading Web2.5 wealth management platform, today launched access to Payward s xStocks tokenised equities for institutional and accredited investors in selected markets in the region, making Alpha Ladder one of the first licensed wealth management firms in Asia to offer such access.
Greystone Provides $17.4 Million Freddie Mac Financing for The Keys
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $17,362,000 loan to refinance The Keys, a 96-unit multifamily property with ground-floor retail space in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The financing was originated by Bryan Grover at Greystone. The Keys is located at 7127 Keystone St. in Philadelphia and consists of a five-story, 100,508-square-foot building constructed in 2023. The property includes 96 multifamily uni
Finance is eager to embrace AI, but trust is low: PEX’s State of Finance Report finds teams not ready to hand over control
New survey reveals wide gap between AI ambition and execution as businesses struggle to move beyond early adoption NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Appetite for AI is strong among finance teams, but execution isn’t. New research from PEX, the corporate card and spend management platform, found a significant gap between finance teams’ AI ambitions and actual adoption. PEX’s 2026 State of Finance Report surveyed nearly 700 finance and operations leaders and found that more than half wa
The New York Jets Select Paylocity as its Official HCM Platform
The Jets will use Paylocity to manage HR, payroll and spend through one platform SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of HCM, Finance, and IT solutions, today announced the New York Jets selected Paylocity as its HCM solution, naming Paylocity the official HCM platform of the organization. The New York Jets selected Paylocity for its intuitive user experience, responsive service model, and ability to support its growing workforce durin
Redstone Wealth Management Group Joins Wedbush, Expanding Wealth Management Presence in the Southeast
GREENSBORO, N.C., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wedbush, a leading financial services firm, today announced that the Redstone Wealth Management Group has joined its Wealth Management division in Greensboro, North Carolina. The addition strengthens Wedbush's presence in the Southeast and reflects the firm's continued investment in attracting experienced advisor teams who share its commitment to personalized service and long-term client relationships. Led by James Carlson, Managing Director,
Stifel Deepens Fixed Income Platform with Senior Talent
Industry veterans Conor Daly and Jim Franz appointed Co-Heads of European Leveraged Finance Sales ST. LOUIS & LONDON, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the appointments of Conor Daly and Jim Franz as Co-Heads of Leveraged Finance Sales in Europe, further strengthening the firm’s global Fixed Income platform. Based in London, Messrs. Daly and Franz bring five decades of combined experience in European leveraged finance, high yield and distressed
Village Farms Appoints Hamid Shekarchi as Interim Chief Financial Officer
18-year finance, valuation and transaction professional promoted from CFO of Company’s Canadian Cannabis business Hamid Shekarchi succeeds Steve Ruffini who remains a member of leadership team overseeing mergers and acquisitions VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the appointment of Hamid Shekarchi as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Shekarchi’
Possible Finance Survey Spotlights Level of Trust in AI: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Sept. 10, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 10th A new Possible Finance survey reveals participants are willing to utilize AI. Roughly 15% of those surveyed said they d trust financial advice from AI. CEO Tony Huang will join NYSE Live to discuss how the tech industry should be selling AI to the public. Rillet achieved a 1 billion valuation following a 100 million Series C round. This marked Rillet s third funding round in a one-year span, while bring the total funding to more than 200 million. CEO Nicholas Kopp will join NYSE Live to discuss how the capital will allow his company to progress. Investors are digesting the August PPI reports as inflation remains in focus. Economists expect to see that wholesale prices rose by 5.3% over the past year. The August Consumer Price Index is due to come out Friday morning.
Plains All American Announces Pricing of Public Offering of $1,500,000,000 of Junior Subordinated Notes and Intent to Redeem Series A and Series B Preferred Units
HOUSTON, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (Nasdaq: PAA) (“PAA”) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of PAA’s 6.750% Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056 (the “Series A Notes”) and $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of PAA’s 7.000% Series B Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056 (the “Series B Notes” and together with the Series A Notes, the “Notes”), at a price
Balance vs Mercury: How Treasury Platforms and Business Banking Differ for Companies Optimizing Cash Across Many Accounts
An objective analysis of the difference between a treasury layer that optimizes cash across a company's existing banks and a single-institution banking product, helping finance teams understand which approach fits organizations with cash spread across many accounts and entities. Balance vs Mercury | Balance An explanation of how a treasury layer differs from a single-institution business bank, and which fits companies with cash across many accounts. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSW
SignWell Speeds Quote-to-Invoice Workflows for Accounting and Finance Teams With Native Xero Integration
Xero Users Can Now Streamline Electronic Signature Workflows PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SignWell , the eSignature platform trusted by 80,000 businesses, today announced a native integration with Xero. Enabling users to send Xero quotes and invoices for signatures directly from SignWell, the integration provides business owners, accountants, and bookkeepers with a fast, easy way to manage approvals, convert quotes into invoices, and stay audit-ready. “The SignWell and Xero
Hylaine Appoints Cara Schroll as Vice President of Finance
Seasoned Finance Leader brings experience from RSM and NTT DATA to Support the Tech Consultancy’s Growth Strategy Hylaine VP of Finance Cara Schroll Cara Schroll, CPA, has joined Hylaine as vice president of finance CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hylaine , a values-first technology consulting firm, today announced that Cara Schroll, CPA , has joined the company as vice president of finance, reporting to company Founder and CEO Adam Boitnott. In this position, Schroll will le
Greystone Provides $22.7 Million in Bridge Financing for Hotel-to-Multifamily Conversion in Danbury, Connecticut
NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $22,700,000 in bridge financing to refinance Innovation Studios , a 200-unit multifamily property in Danbury, Connecticut. The financing was originated by Arvind Bajaj, Senior Managing Director at Greystone. Innovation Studios is an adaptive reuse, former 10-story Crowne Plaza hotel at 18 Old Ridgebury Road. The property has been redeveloped into 200 apartments, compri