The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Co-President Edward (Ted) Pick will become the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. James Gorman will become Executive Chairman. Mr. Pick will also join Morgan Stanley’s Board of Directors at that time.

Completed during National Women’s Small Business Month, financing enables the local HVAC company to turbo charge growth by leveraging market gaps

Moore Colson, an award-winning accounting, consulting and advisory firm in Atlanta, recently announced the addition of John Makuch as a Partner in Moore Colson’s Consulting Practice.

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced third quarter results and analysis from its Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index, a key resource that tracks the rate at which auto dealers, service providers and lenders are seeing growth in the evolution from paper-based finance back-office processes to digital. Click here to see the complete data report.

A federal judge in Texas issued an order this week that subjects the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 1071 small business lending data collection rule is to a nationwide injunction.

Water Gremlin (the "Company"), a market-leading manufacturer of essential components for batteries used to power the commercial, consumer, military, and government transportation and infrastructure sectors, today announced that it is evaluating multiple compelling offers from interested parties to acquire substantially all of the assets of its U.S. and European divisions.

River City Bank's President and CEO Steve Fleming recently announced the restructure of the bank's risk management department, which will be implemented Nov. 1, 2023.

Wells Fargo today announced that its Vice Chairman, Thomas R. Nides, has decided to leave the company to return his attention to events in the Middle East. Nides joined the company in September after retiring in July as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, a post he had held since 2021.

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (OTCEM: FRBK) (“Republic” or the “Company”), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic Bank, and George E. Norcross, III, Gregory B. Braca, Philip A. Norcross, Lexie Norcross, other Norcross family members and affiliates (collectively, the “Norcross Braca Group”), today announced that they have signed a Securities Purchase Agreement to effectuate a $35 million investment by the Norcross Braca Group.

Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB) (“Old National”) and CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) (“CapStar”) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Old National to acquire CapStar in an all-stock transaction.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today the final closing of Ares Pathfinder Fund II, L.P. and Ares Pathfinder Fund II (Offshore), L.P. (and together with parallel vehicles, “Pathfinder II” or the “Fund”) at $6.6 billion in commitments.

Flatbay Capital is excited to announce the successful funding of a $2.5 million owner-occupied commercial real estate bridge loan for a family-owned fabricator and supplier of HVAC ductwork.

TerraVest Industries Inc., (TSX: TVK) ("TerraVest" or the "Company") announces today that it has entered into a new credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with a syndicate of lenders comprised of Desjardins Capital Markets acting as sole lead arranger and bookrunner, National Bank of Canada, The Bank of Nova Scotia and the Business Development Bank of Canada.

With over 16 years of banking experience, Knudson most recently served as Regional President and Head of Commercial Banking at PNC Bank in Austin. In that role, he executed the Bank’s local strategic growth initiatives after PNC’s acquisition of BBVA USA in 2021.

According to the second annual BMO Climate Institute Business Leaders Survey, the business impact of climate change is driving more business leaders to think about mitigation plans, especially in the United States. Based on a survey of 700 business leaders in the U.S. and Canada, the 2023 results reveal why companies are increasingly taking action, how they are thinking about climate risk, and the challenges and opportunities they face in their transition to net-zero.

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP announced today that Andrew E. Lee, Tristan E. Manley, Juliana Obregon, Javier Ortiz, Matthew E. Rosenthal, Sean R. Tierney and Miles Wiley have been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2024.

HealthCare Royalty (“HCRx” or the “Company”), a leading middle market royalty acquisition firm that has raised $7.6 billion in capital since inception, today announced several important firm developments:

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LCUT), a leading global designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of branded consumer products used in the home, announced plans today to launch an Amendment & Extension of the Company’s existing Term Loan B facility due 2025 through an extended maturity of August 2027.

Burnham Holdings, Inc. (OTC-Pink: BURCA), the parent company of multiple subsidiaries that are leading domestic manufacturers of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories (including advanced control systems, furnaces, and radiators) for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announced changes in its funding structure today, including a new revolving credit facility.

MA Financial Group, a North American integrated financial services company specializing in risk management, retail and wholesale insurance brokerage, and wealth management, has entered a strategic partnership with Chicago-based RedRidge, expanding its suite of services for clients engaging in M&A transaction support and lender diligence. The partnership was effective on October 1.