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August 13, 2025
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Evolve Bank & Trust Names Bob Hartheimer as CEO

Evolve Bank & Trust (“Evolve”) announced that the board of directors has unanimously chosen Robert “Bob” Hartheimer as the bank’s next CEO, effective immediately. Financial Technology Insights:Beginnings CU Enhances...

August 13, 2025
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CI Financial Taken Private by Mubadala Capital

CI Financial Corp. (“CI” or the “Corporation”) and Mubadala Capital announced the successful completion, effective August 12, 2025, of the previously announced acquisition of CI, one of North America’s...

August 13, 2025
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Marsh Launches US Insurance Facility for Freight Brokers

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan announced the launch of BrokerSafe, an exclusive insurance facility for US freight brokers seeking...

August 13, 2025
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ALT5 Sigma Names New Chairman, Adds Eric Trump to Board

New leadership and strategic shift position ALT5 for accelerated growth in digital asset treasury operations ALT5 Sigma Corporation , a fintech specializing in turnkey, crypto-related solutions for institutions and...

August 13, 2025
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Affirm Joins Stripe Terminal, Brings Pay-Over-Time In-Store

First-ever direct BNPL integration on Stripe Terminal Allows U.S. and Canadian merchants to offer Affirm across online and offline channels Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps...

August 13, 2025
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Santander Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate AI-First Banking

Madrid, August 13, 2025 – Banco Santander, one of the largest banks in Spain, has made a strategic partnership with OpenAI. This move is done to accelerate the journey...

August 13, 2025
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Fremont Federal Credit Union Picks Mahalo for Modernized Banking

New partnership empowers credit union to provide member-first innovation and financial wellness tools Fremont Federal Credit Union (‘Fremont’) has selected Mahalo Banking as its new digital banking partner, deepening...

August 13, 2025
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Stronghold Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing List

With Three-Year Revenue Growth, This Marks Stronghold’s 1st Time on the List Inc.,the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced that...

August 13, 2025
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Slice Launches UPI-Powered Bank Branch, ATM in Gurugram

slice SFB expands physical footprint with the launch of a UPI-first bank branch in Gurugram slice, which aims to build India’s most loved bank, unveiled its second UPI-powered physical branch in Gurugram, bringing its technology-forward...

August 13, 2025
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Wealth Express Unveils Transparent Life Insurance

New Term Life Option Offers Guaranteed Rates with No Medical Exams, Eliminating the 50% “Convenience Tax” Common in Digital Platforms Wealth Express, a consumer-first financial solutions platform committed to...

August 13, 2025
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Beginnings CU Enhances Loan Payments With Alacriti

Alacriti, a leading provider of cloud-based payment innovation, announced that Beginnings Credit Union, formerly known as CFCU Community Credit Union, has modernized its loan payment experience using Alacriti’s Orbipay EBPP loan payment...

August 13, 2025
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Exchange Bank Names Stacy McKee VP & Controller

Exchange Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacy McKee to Vice President & Controller. This well-earned promotion recognizes Stacy’s long-standing commitment and impactful contributions to the Bank’s...