Finance
NIBA Announces 151st Investment Conference to Foster Micro-Cap and Small-Cap Market Connections
The National Investment Banking Association will host its 151st Investment Conference in September 2025, bringing together key financial professionals to facilitate capital formation and partnership opportunities for emerging growth companies.
Former Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch Advisors Form $2 Billion Wealth Management Firm on Arkadios Platform
Six elite financial advisors from competing global wirehouses have combined to create Longleaf Capital Group, representing a significant shift toward independent wealth management models that offer greater flexibility and comprehensive client services.
CannaCard and Dispensify Partner to Revolutionize Cannabis Payments with Legal Cashless System
CannaCard and Dispensify have formed a strategic partnership to provide fully compliant, cashless payment solutions for cannabis dispensaries, addressing legal and operational challenges in the industry.
Finovate to Honor Fintech Innovation with 30 Category Awards at New York Conference
Finovate will recognize leading financial technology companies and innovators through its annual awards program during the FinovateFall 2025 conference, highlighting emerging trends in digital banking, fraud prevention, and cryptocurrency applications.
FinovateFall to Gather Global Fintech Leaders in New York with Focus on AI and Innovation
FinovateFall, organized by Informa PLC, will bring together over 2,000 senior executives and feature 60+ product demos to address key financial technology trends including AI, fraud prevention, and open banking.
CereTax CEO Warns Businesses About Hidden Sales Tax Risks from Tariff Changes
Tariff policy changes create unexpected sales tax compliance risks for businesses by altering product pricing and taxability calculations, requiring modern automation solutions to avoid penalties and audit exposure.
Tezos-Backed Platform Tokenizes Physical Uranium for Retail Investors
Uranium.io, powered by Tezos blockchain technology, enables everyday investors to buy fractional shares of physical uranium, addressing liquidity and accessibility challenges in the uranium commodity market.
Metavesco Proposes Tokenization Framework to Transform OTC Markets
Metavesco's white paper outlines how blockchain tokenization could address systemic issues in over-the-counter markets by increasing transparency, unlocking global liquidity, and reducing toxic financing practices for small public companies.
Gold Prices Surge Following Powell's Hint at Potential September Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of potential interest rate cuts in response to slowing economic growth has driven gold prices significantly higher, impacting mining companies and investor strategies.
Telvantis Inc. to Host Virtual Investor Call on First Half 2025 Performance
Telvantis Inc. will hold a virtual investor meeting to discuss its first half 2025 results, strategic initiatives, and growth roadmap, emphasizing transparent shareholder communication and long-term value creation.
NIBA to Host 151st Investment Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Connecting Emerging Companies with Capital
The National Investment Banking Association's upcoming conference provides a critical platform for micro-cap and small-cap companies to access funding and partnerships, driving significant capital formation in the emerging growth sector.
Forian CEO Leads Unsolicited Bid to Take Company Private at $2.10 Per Share
Forian Inc. faces a potential privatization after its CEO and major shareholders proposed acquiring remaining shares at a premium, highlighting challenges public companies face with market liquidity and regulatory burdens.
Arrive AI Adopts Bitcoin Payments and Plans Proprietary Cryptocurrency to Enhance Global Operations
Arrive AI is implementing Bitcoin payments for vendors, clients, and employees while planning its own Arrive Coin cryptocurrency to improve transparency, efficiency, and attract top AI talent in the growing crypto adoption trend.
AI Platform Launches to Match Traders with Compatible Prop Firms Using Performance Data
ForexPropRank.com has introduced an AI-driven platform that analyzes traders' actual performance to match them with suitable proprietary trading firms, addressing the high failure rate in industry challenges due to mismatched trading styles and risk profiles.
FAVO Capital Acquires $190 Million Hollywood Property to Strengthen Private Credit Operations
FAVO Capital's $190 million all-stock acquisition of a Class-A mixed-use property in Hollywood, Florida represents a strategic diversification into income-producing real estate that enhances collateralization and expands lending capacity for its private credit platform.
US Copper Prices Rise Despite Tariff Exemption, Signaling Market Volatility
Major US electrical wire manufacturers are increasing prices despite copper tariff exemptions, indicating potential consumer cost increases and ongoing market uncertainty.
Hong Kong Traders Fair 2025 to Shape Future of Financial Trading Through Regional Collaboration
The upcoming Traders Fair 2025 in Hong Kong will bring together traders, investors, and fintech innovators to showcase emerging trends and build connections that will influence the future direction of the financial trading sector.
AST SpaceMobile Secures $575 Million Financing to Advance Space-Based Cellular Network
AST SpaceMobile has closed a $575 million convertible notes offering, strengthening its financial position to over $1.5 billion in cash as it develops the world's first space-based cellular broadband network accessible by standard smartphones.
Global Wealth Management Earns Second Consecutive Recognition as South Florida's Fastest-Growing Firm
Global Wealth Management's repeated recognition as one of South Florida's fastest-growing companies underscores the increasing demand for personalized retirement planning services and reflects the firm's successful expansion strategy in serving retirees across multiple locations.
Lafayette Square Secures $65 Million in Private Placement Following Investment-Grade Rating
Lafayette Square's successful $65 million private placement demonstrates growing institutional investor confidence in working-class market investments, supported by its recent BBB credit rating and strong financial performance.
Intention.ly Wins Financial Content Marketing Award for High-Performance Advisor Growth Toolkit
Marketing agency Intention.ly received the 2025 Gramercy Institute Financial Content Marketing Award for developing a strategic resource that generated 168 qualified leads at $142.70 per lead, demonstrating the effectiveness of value-driven content in financial services.
South Korea Orders Crypto Exchanges to Suspend New Lending Services Amid Regulatory Concerns
South Korean financial regulators have directed cryptocurrency exchanges to halt new lending service launches to address market risks while developing comprehensive regulatory frameworks.
NZX Limited Reports Mixed 1H25 Results with Strong Growth in Capital Markets and Wealth Technology
NZX Limited's first-half performance shows robust growth in capital raising and wealth technology despite macroeconomic headwinds, with the company maintaining its full-year EBITDA guidance of $49-54 million.
Silvercorp Metals Reports Record Q1 Revenue and Operating Cash Flow
Silvercorp Metals achieved a 13% year-over-year revenue increase to $81.3 million and record operating cash flow of $48.3 million in Q1 FY2026, demonstrating strong operational performance and financial stability amid ongoing mine optimization and expansion projects.
Solowin Holdings Partners With CITIC to Develop Digital Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Solowin Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding with CITIC Contracting Company to co-develop digital infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, addressing growing demand for real-world asset tokenization in the Middle East.
FAVO Capital President Shaun Quin Joins Forbes Business Council to Share Alternative Finance Expertise
FAVO Capital President Shaun Quin's acceptance into the Forbes Business Council highlights the growing importance of alternative revenue-based funding solutions for small and medium-sized businesses while enhancing the company's credibility in the financial sector.
Priority Capital Secures $12.75 Million Auto Dealership Refinancing Amid Trade Tensions
Priority Capital Advisory arranged $12.75 million in non-recourse financing for Newark Auto Plaza, demonstrating resilience in specialty retail lending despite macroeconomic challenges from trade tensions.
Greenwave Technology Solutions Announces 1-for-110 Reverse Stock Split to Regain Nasdaq Compliance
Greenwave Technology Solutions implements a reverse stock split to boost its share price and maintain Nasdaq listing, reflecting broader challenges facing metal recycling companies in maintaining market compliance.
inDrive.Money Expands to Brazil with Financial Inclusion Initiative for Drivers
inDrive has launched its financial service inDrive.Money in Brazil, partnering with fintech EmpreX to provide quick cash loans to drivers through its app, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and economic stability for service providers.
inDrive Launches Digital Lending Service in Brazil to Support Driver Financial Inclusion
inDrive partners with fintech EmpreX to offer Brazilian drivers access to low-interest loans up to R$3,000 through its ride-hailing app, addressing financial exclusion challenges in the gig economy.