Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today further expansion of its West Coast presence with the appointment of veteran banking professionals and the opening of a new private client banking office in Reno, Nevada.

Warby Parker (NYSE: WRBY) announced via an SEC filing on Oct. 4 that on Sept. 30 Warby Parker, Inc. and Warby Parker Retail, Inc. have entered into a credit agreement with lenders which provides for a revolving credit facility with borrowing capacity up to $100 million at any time outstanding.

Shorehill Capital has formed Ascent Lifting as a new platform to acquire sister companies Advantage Sales & Supply and Susquehanna Wire Rope & Rigging. Both Advantage and Susquehanna are distributors and fabricators of lifting and rigging products including wire rope, chain, synthetic slings, cargo control, and rigging hardware.

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, and TAGeX Brands, one of the nation’s largest liquidation resources for restaurants, food service operators, supermarkets and convenience stores, have formed a strategic alliance to provide comprehensive real estate and equipment services to support the food service industry, including the purchase of surplus equipment and real estate.

Sallyport is delighted to announce $1,750,000 in accounts receivable finance for an oil and gas company in the US. The client was referred to Sallyport through an existing client in the energy services space who were more than happy to recommend our services. We secured the business through our clients’ strong connection with the prospect and their ongoing relationship with Sallyport EVP Emma Hart.

BMO today announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support affected communities following Hurricane Ian. The bank is also offering disaster relief options to support customers impacted by the events.

ClearStream Energy Services Inc. (“ClearStream” or the “Company”) (TSX: CSM) today announced that it has amended its asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) with The Toronto-Dominion Bank to increase the maximum borrowings available thereunder to $50 million.

Pathlight Capital LP ("Pathlight") announced it is serving as the Documentation Agent on a $400 million senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility ("DDTL") to Beyond Finance, LLC ("Beyond" or the "Company"), a provider of success fee-based debt resolution services. Comvest Credit Partners, a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, served as Administrative Agent.

Year-over-year U.S. bankruptcy filings increased seven percent across all chapters for the second consecutive month in September, according to data released today from Epiq's Bankruptcy Analytics platform.

CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) President and CEO Victor Dodig today announced senior leadership appointments to further the bank's client-focused strategy.

Assembled Brands is pleased to announce its new partnership with No Cow, a revolutionary protein bar brand that specializes in dairy-free and plant-based offerings. Assembled Brands is supporting the brand’s continued growth with a $5 million line of credit. No Cow was founded in 2015 and sells dairy-free and vegan protein bars as well as protein powder.

J D Factors announced it has provided the following factoring facilities: $250,000 to a transportation company in Ontario; $100,000 to a transportation company in Oregon; $300,000 to an excavation company in Quebec; $500,000 to a transportation company in California...

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies ("Accord") (TSX: ACD) is pleased to announce the promotion of Irene Eddy as its Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2022. As CFO, Eddy will lead Accord’s finance organization, responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and supporting business unit leaders in all areas of finance, capital, reporting and strategy.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced the closing of new $3 billion senior secured credit facilities consisting of a new $750 million senior secured term loan (the "Term A Loan") and a new $2.25 billion senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility" and, together with the Term A Loan, the "Senior Credit Facilities") resulting from an increase and extension to Caesars' existing revolving credit facility.

Ocean Bank announced it has provided a $19.5 million construction loan for Allure on Enterprise, a rental residential development encompassing 130 apartments in 27 two-story buildings in Debary, Florida.

Unique Fabricating, Inc. (NYSE:UFAB), a leader in engineering and manufacturing multi-material foam, rubber, and plastic components utilized in noise, vibration, and harshness management and air/water sealing applications for the transportation, appliance, medical, and consumer/off-road markets, announced that it has reached agreement with its bank lenders and with certain existing equity investors.

Versant Funding LLC is pleased to announce it has funded a $5 Million non-recourse factoring transaction to a tech company which sells hardware and software to major media companies. This private equity sponsored business required a rapid infusion of capital to meet its cash needs through the end of the year. Versant was able to quickly put a factoring facility in place which will provide the company with the short-term liquidity they sought.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) today announced that Michelle Hecht has been named Head of Corporate Affairs. In this capacity she will oversee public affairs, corporate philanthropy, community engagement and volunteerism initiatives that support the company’s growth strategy. She succeeds Barbara Cottam, who is leaving Citizens to take on a new role at the U.S. Department of Commerce, in Washington DC.

Bloomreach, the world's #1 Commerce Experience Cloud, today announced it has entered into a $30 million, three-year credit facility with J.P. Morgan, further strengthening the company's financial position as it continues to scale its commerce experience solutions to businesses worldwide. The $30 million base facility includes an accordion that may permit up to $130 million in borrowing, and follows a $175 million equity investment announced by the company in February 2022.

SMBC, a member of SMBC Group, today announced the appointment of Rick Davison as Chief Financial Officer for the Americas. Prior to joining SMBC, Rick was the U.S. Chief Financial Officer for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), where he was responsible for providing primary oversight in the U.S. on all finance-related areas, including capital adequacy, financial planning, financial and regulatory reporting, and general business advisory.