Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced the latest product releases for Solifi Originations ROS and Portfolio Management ILS for equipment finance. The new software releases bring significant new value to equipment finance customers, with enhancements to business management, efficiency and compliance.

Celtic Capital Corporation today announced its most recent new client relationship – a California-based construction logistics and material transportation provider.

Horizon Bank announced today the formation of a new equipment finance division to be led by Joel Mikolich as the division President. The new division will provide business equipment financing solutions to small and medium sized businesses nationwide, while enhancing Horizon’s depth of services to its existing clients providing for continued profitable growth in Horizon’s Commercial platform.

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. (“KBCM”), the corporate and investment banking arm of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), announced the appointment of Ben Rechkemmer to head of Native American Financial Services (NASF). Rechkemmer is based in Michigan and will report to Mike Jackson, KeyBanc Capital Markets segment leader.

Orion brings deep experience in securitizations and other asset-based financings in the fintech and solar energy spaces, aligning with Orrick’s leading practices serving both of those markets, as well as a foundation in consumer lending.

Premier Health of America Inc. (TSXV: PHA) (“Premier Health” or the “Corporation”), a leading Canadian Healthtech company, is announcing a $50 million secured credit package (the “Secured Financing”) aimed at closing the acquisition of Solution Staffing Inc. (the “Transaction”), which was announced on July 4th, 2023, including a refinancing of its current revolving facility and new term loans to finance the Transaction.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is serving as legal counsel, Guggenheim Securities, LLC is serving as Investment Banker and Alvarez & Marsal is providing financial advisory services to Sunlight Financial. Locke Lord LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Consortium. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is serving as legal counsel and Piper Sandler is providing financial advisory services to CRB.

A strong labor market and resilient consumer trends supported a slight improvement in economic conditions during the third quarter as inflation showed some signs of abating, according to the national Citizens Business Conditions Index™ (CBCI), released today. After falling below 50 in the second quarter, the index rose to 50.7 in the third quarter, signaling a return to modest growth.

Above Lending, a leading national provider of consumer installment loans, today announced the closing of a $200-million warehouse facility (the “Financing”) led by ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS SP"), which is acting as Administrative Agent.

Harbor Mexico Welcomes New Leadership Team to Drive Franchise Success and Explore Thriving Opportunities in Latam Trade

Wintrust Receivables Finance (WRF) is happy to announce the closing of a new $15 million account receivable line of credit for a Southwest-based, third-party logistics firm. The company focuses on full truckload freight for enterprise shippers from across the country.

Spanish firm Twinco Capital made headlines as it recently secured a €50m facility with BBVA Spark, aiming to enhance its growth trajectory.

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.