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Loanspark Reinforces Its Commercial Real Estate Lending Capabilities, Enabling Mortgage Companies and Brokers, and Real Estate Agencies Generate Additional Revenues

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loanspark, Business Lending as a Service (BLaaS) fintech startup that enables B2B companies become a lending source to its customers, announced today that it has significantly grown its Commercial Real Estate (CRE) capabilities to deepen their offerings for Mortgage Companies and Brokers, as well as Real Estate Agencies in the current volatile market.

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With this expansion, Loanspark offers Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) programs for multi-family, hospitality and other initiatives.
In addition, Loanspark now funds transactions up to $150M and facilitates commercial loans for single-family, retail, multi-family, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
In addition, Loanspark serves as the dedicated business purpose loan Partner to Real Estate Agencies.
Loanspark's Lending Marketplace can quickly become a resource of unlimited capital solutions for these borrowers and Real Estate and Mortgage Companies and Brokers.

RESIDES CEO COLETTE STEVENSON TO BE HONORED AS RISMEDIA NEWSMAKER IN WASHINGTON DC

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REsides, the first and only multiple listing service (MLS) to launch a revolutionary equity-ownership model for its members, announced today that Colette Stevenson, CEO, will join real estate industry leaders for the RISMedia 2023 CEO & Leadership Exchange. Leaders will share perspectives, trends and forward-looking views on key topics that include the state of the economy, current housing policy and staying current in an evolving real estate market. The conference is scheduled from September 5-7 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

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The conference is scheduled from September 5-7 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
Stevenson will be honored as a 2023 RISMedia Newsmaker in the Futurist category.
Stevenson seized the opportunity to shift the focus and reward brokers for the strategic value of their listing data.
In 2017, Stevenson founded the INDIE MLS forum in an effort to focus on the advantages of an Independent MLS.

Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence Survey Shows Freight Brokers Mostly Unfazed by Industry Challenges

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers remain relatively optimistic about their prospects over the next six months in the face of weaker demand, falling rates and increased competition.

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BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers remain relatively optimistic about their prospects over the next six months in the face of weaker demand, falling rates and increased competition.
"Despite fewer spot opportunities and moderate economic activity, brokers remain fairly optimistic with about 61% surveyed expecting demand growth over the next six months," said Lee Klaskow, senior freight transportation and logistics analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.
The Bloomberg | Truckstop first half 2023 Broker survey shows brokers are optimistic:
Brokers have a glimmer of hope on demand: About 46% of respondents said volume fell in 1H-23 compared with a year earlier, or about 12 percentage points higher than in our survey six months earlier.
The Bloomberg | Truckstop survey of freight brokers provides timely channel checks into the market's health.

Reinsurance Broker Augment Appoints Ex-Aon Exec David Ledger as Senior Advisor and Board Member

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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Augment , an innovative reinsurance solutions broker offering bespoke solutions to its partners, today announced former Aon UK COO David Ledger has joined as a Senior Advisor and Board Member.

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Augment , an innovative reinsurance solutions broker offering bespoke solutions to its partners, today announced former Aon UK COO David Ledger has joined as a Senior Advisor and Board Member.
In this role, Ledger will lend his depth of experience and insights in the reinsurance industry to continue to strengthen the senior leadership team.
Augment focuses on broking the entire client rather than a specific book of business.
Ledger will bring this deep experience to bear in a reinsurance industry that is experiencing rapid change.

FXCM Pro Announces Liquidity Bridging Partnership With Tools for Brokers

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

FXCM Pro , the institutional arm of FXCM, a leading international provider of online foreign exchange trading, CFD trading and related services has announced a liquidity bridging partnership with Tools for Brokers (TFB ), an international technology provider for retail brokers, prop trading companies, and hedge funds.

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FXCM Pro , the institutional arm of FXCM, a leading international provider of online foreign exchange trading, CFD trading and related services has announced a liquidity bridging partnership with Tools for Brokers (TFB ), an international technology provider for retail brokers, prop trading companies, and hedge funds.
FXCM Pro will be streaming its institutional liquidity directly to TFB clients, enabling them to connect pricing and trading to their MT4 and MT5 platforms using TFB’s FIX API server.
With this new partnership, FXCM Pro’s clients will benefit from having an additional option when selecting a technology/bridge provider.
Mario Sanchez, Managing Director and Global Head of FXCM Pro Sales, commented: “At FXCM Pro, we are committed to providing our clients with the technology they need to succeed, and this is demonstrated in our partnership with Tools for Brokers.

FatBrain AI ($LZGI) Reaches Growth Milestone for Its Insurance SaaS Marketplace

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

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The IntellAgents Insights™ SaaS rapidly connects the core systems that power Insurers and Brokers with the latest Insurance Technology to create true innovation and differentiation.

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The IntellAgents Insights™ SaaS rapidly connects the core systems that power Insurers and Brokers with the latest Insurance Technology to create true innovation and differentiation.
Any marketplace participant can use these 'no-code" connections in combination with FatBrain AI to deliver a portfolio of insurance AI industry changing products launching this fall.
Intellagents Innovation Partners provide a wide range of insurance capabilities including data about businesses, properties, equipment, and people that cover all the important subjects of insurance.
"IntellAgents Insights™ SaaS is the fastest lane to insurance innovation," said Mark Stender, president of FatBrain AI insurance business and 27-year veteran of insurance technology.

New Nationwide Event Takes a Swing "Fore" Raising Money for Childhood Cancer, Sept. 28, 2023

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Monday, August 28, 2023

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DALLAS , Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is excited to announce a new nationwide event, "Swing Fore Childhood Cancer," presented by Northwestern Mutual on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 from 4 pm – 6 pm. Hosted during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the fundraiser will be held at Topgolf and Suite Shots locations across the U.S., including California, Louisiana, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. Registration is now open to the public in all markets.

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TeamConnor was founded in 2008 by Connor's parents, Joy and Tait Cruse.
Connor was a rambunctious four-year-old boy when he was diagnosed with Stage IV neuroblastoma on May 15, 2005.
Since 2008, TeamConnor has donated almost $5 million to numerous hospitals across the country in its mission to fund improved treatment options and ultimately cures for childhood cancers.
For more information on how to join the fight against childhood cancer, please visit teamconnor.org or follow TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation on social.

Vittaverse Brokerage Enhances Trading Experience with Increased Leverage and Expanded Crypto Pair Offerings

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Friday, August 18, 2023

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The latest updates include a substantial increase in crypto leverage to 1:150 and the addition of 100 new crypto pairs to its already diverse trading platform.

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The latest updates include a substantial increase in crypto leverage to 1:150 and the addition of 100 new crypto pairs to its already diverse trading platform.
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, Vittaverse Brokerage recognizes the importance of staying at the forefront of industry trends.
"At Vittaverse, we continuously strive to elevate the trading experience for our users," said Mahdi Mohajeran, CEO at Vittaverse Brokerage.
For more information about the increased leverage and expanded crypto pair offerings at Vittaverse Brokerage, please visit the company's website or reach out to its dedicated customer support team.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Receives National Recognition for Adult Financial Education Efforts

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , was honored with a national award from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) in the adult education category for the number of adults reached through personal financial education efforts.

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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , was honored with a national award from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) in the adult education category for the number of adults reached through personal financial education efforts.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Credit Union Financial Education Network for our adult financial education efforts in supporting financial wellness for all,” said Vicki Roscoe Erickson, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, TopLine Financial Credit Union.
“Along with our many other credit union colleagues that provide financial education opportunities, we are dedicated to providing financial guidance to help members and consumers improve their financial health.”
The Credit Union Financial Education Network , formerly known as National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB), strives to equip credit union industry professionals with resources, guidance and leadership to provide financial education opportunities for all ages.
TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of more than $781 million and serves over 50,000 members.

Converge Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Converge Technology Solutions Corp. ("Converge" or the "Company") (TSX: CTS) (FSE: 0ZB) (OTCQX: CTSDF) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has approved the Company's Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "NCIB").

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TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Converge Technology Solutions Corp. ("Converge" or the "Company") (TSX: CTS) (FSE: 0ZB) (OTCQX: CTSDF) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has approved the Company's Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "NCIB").
Pursuant to the NCIB, Converge may purchase for cancellation up to an aggregate of 19,427,276 common shares (the "Common Shares") representing approximately 10% of Converge's public float of Common Shares as at July 28, 2023.
Under its previous normal course issuer bid approved by the TSX on August 8, 2022, the number of Common Shares that could be repurchased for cancellation was 10,744,818 Common Shares.
Converge completed the purchase for cancellation through the facilities of the TSX, and through alternative trading systems, of 10,744,818 Common Shares at a weighted average price of $5.05 per Common Share.