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.

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.

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.