Transparency Analytics (“the Company”), a financial benchmarking business focused on private credit, today announced that it has completed its second funding round, led by Deciens Capital. Allianz Life Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America; Mouro Capital; FJ Labs; SUM Ventures; and Core Innovation Capital also participated in the round. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”), an innovative private credit investment manager, today announced that it has provided $30 million in senior secured credit financing to Circular Services, a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure in the United States.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has made a majority investment in the intellectual property of the iconic Rachel Zoe brand and its related consumer business. After first gaining worldwide recognition as an award-winning celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe expanded her platform with an omni-channel media footprint that includes a long-running Bravo show The Rachel Zoe Project (2008-2013), two New York Times bestselling books and the editorial online style destination The Zoe Report.

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY), as borrower, entered into a credit agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary, as lender, of Geely Sweden Holdings AB in relation to a subordinated term loan facility of up to USD 600 million, of which the last USD 300 million would require lender consent based on Polestar’s future liquidity needs.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced that it has received the regulatory approvals required to complete its previously announced acquisition of FirstBank Holding Company, including its banking subsidiary, FirstBank. Regulatory approvals have been received from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Colorado Division of Banking.

First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announced today that Justin Rutledge will join the bank as Charlotte Market President. He will report to Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President for First Horizon Bank, and will lead market strategy and execution in Charlotte with a focus on client growth, associate engagement and community service.

Victory Park Capital (“VPC”), a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in private credit, today announced the closing of a new warehouse facility of just over US$283 million with Zip Co Limited (“Zip”), a digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products. The facility, arranged in partnership with ATLAS SP Partners and VPC, will support the continued growth of Zip’s U.S. receivables.

SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $5 million accounts receivable financing facility for a growing commercial construction company operating in the Midwest.

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank announced that the bank has provided Triangle Capital Group with a $20 million capital call line facility for their Triangle Strategic Opportunities Fund, LP to increase liquidity ahead of potential opportunistic investments and acquisitions that they forecast to close upon in the next 18-24 months.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the growth of SDG Corporation (“SDG”) by private equity sponsor Recognize Partners.

Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance today announced the results of its latest Regulatory & Risk Management Indicator (“Indicator”) survey, revealing a third consecutive year of declining concern levels among U.S. banking industry respondents regarding the management of their risk and regulatory compliance obligations.

The Cascade Credit Services Board of Advisors and CEO, Wade Owens, is pleased to announce the addition of Errin Richardson Glasgow as the company’s new President of nationwide operations. With over three decades of experience in the asset-based finance sector, Glasgow is widely respected for her leadership, collaborative approach, operational insight, and deep understanding of credit risk and borrower dynamics.

Cascade Credit Services, LLC is a 30-year-old business focused on Collateral Exams, Field Audits, and Collateral Monitoring. The company was Founded by Rich Denman, a former ABL Executive in the Pacific Northwest, who is still with the company as a trainer and mentor as well as the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Advisors. The company is now owned and operated by entrepreneurs based in Texas, all with over 30+ years in credit, lending, financial due diligence and private company ownership and management.

Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”), today announced the closing of a $60,000,000 asset-based credit facility for Taskmaster Components (“Taskmaster”), a premier provider of cargo and utility trailer tires, wheels, components, and assemblies to OEMs, distributors, and dealers across North America.

Republic Business Credit provided a $750,000 factoring facility to an emerging footwear manufacturer. Republic’s traditional factoring product and credit protection services will support the Company’s working capital needs and growth strategy while protecting it from credit risk.

Maxim Commercial Capital (“Maxim”) is pleased to announce Donald S. Cosenza, CLFP, has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Business Development. Cosenza brings more than 25 years of senior-level sales and marketing experience at national financial services firms to Maxim, where he will lead the company’s national referral partner marketing strategy.

Salem Five Bank, a full-service financial services organization with over $8B in assets, today announced that it has provided a $6 million revolving line of credit to Arocam Sports, a Massachusetts-based operator of youth sports apparel, footwear, and equipment businesses.

Westwood Financial, a 55-year-old leading retail real estate investment firm based in Los Angeles, today announced it has closed on the recast and $145 million upsize to its corporate credit facility, increasing the total facility to $470 million.

The Small Business Investor Alliance (“SBIA”) announced the appointment of Seth Friedman, Managing Director of Abacus Finance Group, LLC, to its Board of Governors. Mr. Friedman will serve as the Northeast Regional Chair, representing the interests of small business investment companies throughout the region.

HyperAMS advised Enterprise Coated Products Inc. (“Enterprise” or the “Company”) on its sale to Loparex, a strategic private-equity-owned company. HyperAMS served as the exclusive sales agent to Enterprise with the transaction, which closed in November 2025.