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IIFL Home Finance appoints Sharad Kumar as Chief Risk Officer
The appointment further strengthens the company s risk management framework and governance capabilities NEW DELHI , Nov. 5, 2026 -- IIFL Home Finance Limited, India s leading affordable housing finance company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Sharad Kumar as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO) . With over 22 years of experience across risk management, banking, financial services, strategic planning and economic research, Sharad will play a key role in further strengthening the company s risk management framework, governance standards and institutional capabilities.
Encore Capital Group Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Favorable purchasing conditions continue in U.S. market Global portfolio purchases of $390 million, including $310 million in U.S. Global collections up 14% to record $754 million Earnings per share up 76% to $5.57 SAN DIEGO, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today reported consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. “Encore delivered an exceptional third quarter, both financ
Tru Cooperative Bank expands Mortgage Broker Centre to three more provinces
LANGLEY, B.C., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tru Cooperative Bank is expanding its Mortgage Broker Centre into Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, marking the next phase of the cooperative bank’s thoughtful growth across Canada. The expansion builds on Tru Cooperative Bank’s entry into Ontario earlier this year through its strategic partnership with MCAP. The partnership combines Tru’s capital and lending experience with MCAP’s national expertise in underwriting, servicing and mortgage techn
NuGen Tax Equity Solutions Closes First Tax Equity Deal for MidCoast Solar’s Maine Community Solar Portfolio
NuGen TES brings an owner-operator’s approach to tax equity, helping community solar developers unlock value for themselves and their investors PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NuGen Tax Equity Solutions, LLC (NuGen TES) today announced that it has closed, as syndicator, a tax equity transaction for the first project in a MidCoast Solar community solar portfolio in Maine. NuGen TES structures transactions specifically so that developers retain long-term ownership of their proj
GEVORKYAN Successfully Refinances EUR 30 Million in Bonds. Investor Demand Exceeded the Issue Size.
GEVORKYAN, a.s., an international company operating in the field of powder metallurgy, has successfully completed a bond issue of EUR 30 million intended to refinance existing liabilities. Despite significantly higher demand from investors, the company's management decided to maintain the originally planned issue size, in line with its long-term strategy of gradually reducing indebtedness. The successful refinancing represents another significant step in GEVORKYAN's financial management. The new
Replit Opens First Asia Office in Tokyo Expanding Global Footprint
Replit deepens partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) to bring its platform to enterprises across Asia TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 4, 2026 -- Replit, the agentic software creation platform used by builders in 85% of the Fortune 500 companies, today announced the opening of its office in Tokyo to support its growing enterprise business in the region. The news follows its London office opening in September as more enterprises worldwide adopt Replit to rapidly and securely build and scale applications.
Saarathi Finance appoints Alok Aggarwal as President & Group Head
MUMBAI, India, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Saarathi Finance , a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on expanding access to credit for India s emerging business segments, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), today announced the appointment of Mr. Alok Aggarwal as President & Group Head. Alok brings over 25 years of extensive experience across banking, housing finance and retail lending, with a strong track record of building and scaling financial services businesses. Prior to joining Saarathi Finance, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Muthoot Homefin (India) Limited. He has also served as the Managing Director & CEO of National Trust Housing Finance Limited. Over the course of his career, he has held leadership positions at prominent financial institutions including HDFC Bank, Citigroup, Tata Capital, Magma Housing Finance and Equitas Small Finance Bank. An institution-building leader, Alok brings deep expertise in business strategy, organisational development, retail lending, stakeholder management and driving sustainable business growth.
Loyalty Juggernaut and On Point Loyalty Launch fidivio, the Loyalty Industry's First Integrated Financial Planning, Analysis and IFRS-Compliant Accounting Platform
fidivio connects loyalty operations with enterprise finance to strengthen financial control and improve program economics PALO ALTO, Calif. , Nov. 4, 2026 -- Loyalty Juggernaut, Inc., a global leader in enterprise loyalty technology, and On Point Loyalty, a leading consulting firm specializing in loyalty strategy and finance, today launched fidivio, a purpose-built SaaS platform for the financial management of loyalty programs. Jointly developed by the two companies, fidivio combines IFRS-compliant loyalty accounting, financial planning and analysis, and fidi, an AI-powered financial assistant.
Insight Capital Solutions Appoints Michael Sowers as General Counsel
Fortune 500 Legal Executive Joins Insight with Deep Expertise in Business Strategy, Complex Commercial Transactions, and Leadership IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Capital Solutions (ICS) today announced the appointment of Michael Sowers as General Counsel. Sowers joined the company in September 2026, and will lead the legal function for Insight Capital Solutions and its operating companies. “Michael brings a strong combination of legal expertise, sound judgment, and ex
Greystone Provides $49.6 Million in HUD-Insured Financing for 252-Unit Multifamily Development in Florida
NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $49,640,200 in HUD-insured financing for the new construction of Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit market-rate multifamily community in Kissimmee, Florida. The financing was led by Landon Snapp together with Muirfield Development, the developer of the property. The HUD 221(d)(4) loan provides construction and permanent financing for the development, which will consist of thre
Creatd (CRTD) Appoints Claudia Albelais as Chief Financial Officer and Chelsea Pullano to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) today announced that Claudia Albelais has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Chelsea Pullano as an independent director. Albelais joined Creatd as Controller earlier this year and has overseen the Company's accounting, audit coordination and financial reporting. As Chief Financial Officer, she will oversee Creatd's finance and reporting functions, including accountin
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Solid Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results with Record Revenues and Income From Investments
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights (All metrics compared to third quarter 2025 , except where noted) Record quarterly total revenue of $246.3 million, an increase of 34.3% Record quarterly lease re
Web3 Market to Reach USD 43.45 Billion by 2032 with Cryptocurrency Payments and Exchanges Account for 64.87% Share, Reports Mordor Intelligence
The Web3 market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 43.58% through 2027-2032, driven by rising enterprise blockchain adoption, decentralized finance transactions, lower Layer-2 execution costs, and expanding institutional use of digital assets. Hyderabad, India, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the latest report published by Mordor Intelligence, the Web3 market size is projected to increase from USD 7.12 billion in 2027 to USD 43.45 billion by 2032 , registering a CAGR of 43.58% duri
Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone Close $109.2 Million Freddie Mac Loan for a Multifamily Property in Hollywood, Florida
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, and Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced the closing of $109,164,000 million in financing for the Bread Building, a multifamily property located in downtown Hollywood, Florida. Cushman & Wakefield arranged, and Greystone provided the Freddie Mac loan for the transaction on behalf of borrowers, BTI Partners and Bridge Investment Group. Cushman & Wa
Revenium Joins Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) as MCP Adoption Outruns Agent Cost Accountability
Membership brings Revenium’s execution-level cost attribution work into the AAIF community building the open protocols agents run on, including MCP and Agent2Agent Revenium joins AAIF Membership brings Revenium’s execution-level cost attribution work into the AAIF community. HERNDON, Va., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revenium , the AI Economic Control System for engineering and finance leaders, today announced it has joined the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), the neutral home where the open s
PPHC Announces New $105 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility
Five-year facility refinances existing borrowings and provides additional capacity to support acquisitions and general corporate purposes WASHINGTON, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. ("PPHC", the "Group" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PPHC), a leading global strategic communications provider offering a comprehensive range of advisory services in Government Relations, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, announces that it has entered into a new $105 millio
Summit Royalties Promotes Kathy Lai to Chief Financial Officer
TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: SUM, OTCQX: SUMMF) (" Summit " or the " Corporation ") is pleased to announce the promotion of Kathy Lai to Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective as of November 1, 2026. Ms. Lai succeeds Robert Doyle, who had served as Summit's Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary since its go-public transaction in November 2025. Ms. Lai joined Summit as Vice President, Finance on July 3, 2026, following Summi
POET Technologies Names Giovanni Pacelli CFO
Thirty-year finance veteran succeeds Thomas Mika; POET to begin quarterly earnings conference calls with fourth-quarter 2026 results TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: POET) today appointed Giovanni M. Pacelli as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 2, 2026. He succeeds Thomas Mika, who has served as CFO for the past ten years. Pacelli comes to POET from Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), where he was Senior Director of Finance, and brings three dec
The Payment Strategy Gap: 47% of Mid-Market Businesses Lack a Formal Payment Strategy, New AvidXchange Survey Finds
Survey report uncovers businesses with formal accounts payable payment strategies modernize payments, increase financial value, and improve strategic decision-making CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AvidXchange , a leader in AI-powered accounts payable (AP) and payments solutions for mid-market businesses and their suppliers, published findings from its 2026 B2B Payments Strategy survey. The survey engaged with more than 500 finance decision-makers at mid-market organiza
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao to Open Proof of Talk at Louvre Abu Dhabi
For the first time, Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors to digital assets and AI, as global finance leaders gather on 3 and 4 December. ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Binance founder Changpeng Zhao will open Proof of Talk’s inaugural Gulf summit at Louvre Abu Dhabi on 3–4 December 2026, bringing together executives from global banks, asset managers and digital asset companies to examine how tokenisation, stablecoins and AI can be deployed in financial markets. Following Proof of
DBS named World's Best Digital Bank
First time DBS has clinched Global Finance s top digital banking accolade SINGAPORE , Oct. 30, 2026 -- DBS today announced that it has been named World s Best Digital Bank 2026 by Global Finance, becoming the first Asia-headquartered bank to receive the publication s top global digital banking accolade in the programme s 27-year history. The recognition underscores DBS continued leadership in digital banking and its focus on harnessing technology and innovation to deliver seamless and meaningful experiences for its customers.
Glen Burnie Bancorp Reports 2026 Third Quarter Results
GLEN BURNIE, Md., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Burnie Bancorp ("Company") (OTCQX: GLBZ), the bank holding company for The Bank of Glen Burnie ("Bank"), today reported net income of $205 thousand, or approximately $0.07 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $272 thousand, or $(0.09) per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2026, and net income of $125 thousand, or $0.04 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2025. For t
t54 Expands AI Agent Finance Partnerships with Three MOUs
t54 Labs will explore applications in AI agent payments, personalized structured investments and transaction risk assessment SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- t54 Labs , the trust layer for the agentic economy, announced it has signed three separate memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with RiskX, Hecto Financial and Arco Financial. The agreements cover proposed work in AI agent payments, personalized structured investments and financial asset management workflows. The collaborations
Medallion Financial Corp. Reports 2026 Third Quarter Results
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MFIN) (“Medallion” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company that originates and services loans in various consumer and commercial industries, along with offering loan origination services to fintech strategic partners, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. 2026 Third Quarter Highlights Total net income attributable to stockholders for the third quarter was $2.4 million,
ALLOX closes $10.5M seed financing and appoints Morten Graugaard as Chair to scale allosteric drug discovery platform and build pipeline
Financing led by Asabys, with participation from CDTI with its SICC Innvierte and the Institut Català de Finances (ICF) Proceeds will accelerate the expansion of ALLOX’s high-throughput biophysics and AI drug discovery platform and the advancement of a focused pipeline of small molecules against high-value, historically difficult-to-drug protein-protein interactions and transcription factors Seasoned biotech executive and investor Morten Graugaard, Co-founder and C B O of Orbis Medicines, appoin
City of Bakersfield Strengthens Revenue Operations by Connecting Business License Software and Compliance
Expanded partnership with HdL Companies brings licensing technology and compliance expertise together to support a more coordinated approach to municipal revenue management. BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Bakersfield is taking steps to strengthen its business licensing operations through an expanded partnership with HdL Companies . The City recently selected HdL’s purpose-built business license software to complement its existing compliance services, bringing
Equilend's 1Source DLT Adds Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs joins BNY and National Bank of Canada on securities finance distributed ledger technology platform NEW YORK , Oct. 28, 2026 -- Equilend , the global financial technology, data and analytics company for the securities finance industry, today announced that Goldman Sachs is utilizing Equilend 1Source, the distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform that increases efficiency, reduces breaks, and eliminates reconciliations in securities finance.
Talos Names Kelly Ye as Head of Research to Expand Institutional Digital Asset Data and Insights
Former Fidelity Digital Asset Management and CoinDesk Indices leader to direct research across market structure, liquidity and onchain finance NEW YORK , Oct. 28, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Talos , the premier provider of institutional technology and data for digital asset trading and portfolio management, announced the hiring of Kelly Ye as Head of Research. Based in New York, Ye will lead the firm s efforts to turn data into insights for institutional clients, connecting market research to the questions clients face on market structure, liquidity, emerging opportunities and developments in onchain finance.
First Guaranty Bancshares Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Provides Strategic Update
HAMMOND, La., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. ("First Guaranty") (NASDAQ: FGBI), the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, reported net income of $12.0 million, or $0.69 per common share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reflecting continued progress in First Guaranty’s efforts to strengthen capital, reduce balance sheet risk and improve operating performance. The quarter included the completion of the sale of the Bank's Texas operations to Arm
Fold to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results November 10th
PHOENIX, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) (“Fold” or the “Company”), a bitcoin financial services company making it easy for individuals to earn, save and spend bitcoin through everyday financial tools, today announced that it will hold its earnings conference call and webcast for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 on Tuesday, November 10 th , 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. A press release detailing these results will be issued prior to the call on the s
Dayforce Expands AI Collaboration with Microsoft Across HR, Finance, and Operations
Organizations will be able to see the workforce drivers behind business decisions, and act on them from Dayforce or Microsoft MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dayforce, Inc. , a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft that more deeply connects Dayforce and Microsoft in both directions. This includes connection between Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Teams
QNB Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
QUAKERTOWN, Pa., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QNB Corp. (the “Company” or “QNB”) (NASDAQ: QNBC), the parent company of QNB Bank (the “Bank”), reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2026 of $14,774,000 or a loss of $2.67 per share on a diluted basis. QNB announced the launch and pricing of an underwritten public offering on August 19, 2026. The offering was completed on August 20, 2026 for the issuance of a total of 1,232,142 common shares which added $48,284,000, proceeds net of under
trivago N.V.'s Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Scheduled for November 3, 2026; Webcast Scheduled for November 4, 2026
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – October 27, 2026 - trivago N.V. (NASDAQ: TRVG) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter for the period ended September 30, 2026 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 after market close. On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, trivago N.V.'s management will conduct a webcast beginning at 3:00 PM CET / 9:00 AM EST. These items will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at https://ir.trivago.com/. A replay of the call is
Hyphenate raises $45M Series A following 86x revenue growth as CFOs move to autonomous finance
Hyphenate’s customer base grew 11x in 12 months, including six public companies, and its self-learning agents now run 90% of routine finance work across the platform. Hyphenate has raised a $45 million Series A to bring autonomous finance to every enterprise in the world.In the past 12 months:• Revenue grew 86x• Our customer base grew 11x, including six public companies• Our self-learning agents now handle 90% of routine finance work across the platformCompanies including Groupon, Synthesia, HiB
CapEx Finance Index September 2026: New Deal Volumes Headed for Record Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), showed that equipment demand remained strong in September. New business volume was essentially unchanged from August, making September the third-strongest month in the survey's history, and the full-year forecast held steady at an all-time high. Financial conditions remained healthy, with the delinquency rate falling to its lowest level since A
Proof That Travels: ADI Foundation and SAGINT Partner to Bring Verified Origin to Every Lot of Critical Minerals Worldwide
Partnership will create a trusted digital record for critical minerals, helping producers verify origin, custody and control while giving banks, insurers, buyers and governments greater confidence in the assets they finance and trade ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates and AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADI Foundation, an institutional gateway enabling public and private sector organizations to adopt blockchain technology and SAGINT ® , a digital asset developer transforming tangib
SMART Treuhand Acquires Streicher & Brotschin
SMART Holding AG, a portfolio company of Schweizer Treuhand Holding AG, managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, acquires Streicher & Brotschin Treuhand AG and other group companies in Basel. Steinhausen, Switzerland – October 2026 SMART Holding AG has successfully completed the acquisition of Streicher & Brotschin Treuhand AG, Streicher & Brotschin Revision AG and AEQUITAS AG in Basel. Streicher & Brotschin Treuhand AG is one of the oldest fiduciary services firms in the Basel region and has been p
Grupo Bafar Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Bafar, S.A.B. de C.V. (BIVA: BAFARB) (“Grupo Bafar” or the “Company”), a leading Mexico-based food company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The Company reported year-over-year growth, supported by ongoing innovation, digital transformation and expansion initiatives. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights Net sales were Ps. 8,889.6 million, up 11.5% year over year. Operating income was Ps. 1,20
US Capital Global Announces Partnership with Equity Trust to Expand Alternative Investment Access for Independent RIAs
Collaboration enables independent RIAs to access institutional-quality private market opportunities while maintaining control of client relationships and existing custody arrangements. Jeffrey Sweeney, Founder and Chairman of US Capital Global “Our goal is to provide independent RIAs with the custody infrastructure, investment opportunities, and operational support they need to meet that growing demand—while ensuring they remain firmly in control of the client relationships they have worked so h
Industry Horizon Report Shows Equipment Finance Industry Expanded to $1.5 Trillion
Nearly two-thirds of private sector equipment & software investment financed, 87% of U.S. companies use at least one form of financing WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The equipment finance industry expanded to an estimated $1.51 trillion in 2025—a new all-time high—with 87% of end-users using some form of financing to fund their equipment and software (E&S) acquisitions, according to a survey from the Industry Horizon Report: A Market Sizing Study 2026-2027 . The report, which was