Matrix Applications, LLC ("Matrix") has successfully completed the 2025 System and Organization Control (SOC) 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 audits for its TradeBlazer Collateral Management System and Managed Services. The successful completion of these audits is a testament to Matrix’s ongoing commitment to best practices, cybersecurity and data protection.

Coastal States Bank (“CSB”), a local community bank headquartered on Hilton Head Island, today announced its expansion into the Charleston market. This strategic move continues CSB’s growth in the Lowcountry, where the bank has served clients in Beaufort County for more than 20 years.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Richard Fuchs has rejoined the firm as an audit partner in its Financial Services industry practice. Based in New Jersey, Fuchs has expertise leading assurance engagements for a variety of alternative investment firms including Broker-Dealers, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).

Morgan Lewis announced today that Mehtap Cevher Conti has joined the firm as a partner in the finance practice in New York, enhancing the firm’s global aviation finance offering. Arriving from Hogan Lovells, Mehtap advises financial institutions, aircraft operating lessors, and airlines on complex domestic and cross-border aviation financings, including leasing, secured lending, and structured financings, supporting clients across the full lifecycle of aviation assets.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) today announced that Douglas V. Wyatt will retire from his positions with Peoples and its banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank, effective April 3, 2026. Mr. Wyatt has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, of Peoples and Peoples Bank since 2017

Targeted Lending Co., LLC, a leading provider of equipment finance solutions, today announced the expansion of its senior credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance to $125 million, significantly increasing the company's capacity to support continued origination growth.

-EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (“EverGen” or “the Company”) (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQB: EVGIF), is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced $13.0 million asset-level debt facility with Farm Credit Canada (“FCC”) through its wholly owned subsidiary Fraser Valley Biogas Ltd. (“FVB”), the repayment of the majority of the Company’s corporate debt facility, and the closing of the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $1.9 million (collectively, the “Refinancing Transactions”).

EBSC Lending, a nationwide direct private lender providing customized real estate financing solutions, has provided $54.0 million in senior debt financing to support the ground-up construction of Phase I of a 180-unit multi-housing community in Gainesville, Florida. The financing carries a 48-month, interest-only term.

King & Spalding announced today that Betre Gizaw has rejoined the firm as a partner on its International Trade team. He is based in the Washington, D.C. office.

Equify Business Funding announced the closing of a new $13,000,000 senior asset-based credit facility for a Gulf Coast–based manufacturer of sustainably sourced biomass fuel.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Richard (Rich) Sumida has joined as a National Assurance Partner specializing in Financial Services. As a key member of the National Assurance leadership team, Sumida will collaborate with engagement teams across the firm to transform complex technical requirements into practical, results-driven solutions that help create value for clients.

Womble Bond Dickinson announced the addition of a 36-person Consumer Financial Services team, including 19 attorneys and a dedicated licensing team that supports nationwide regulatory compliance at scale, significantly expanding the firm’s consumer financial services capabilities.

New Mountain Capital, LLC (“New Mountain”), a leading growth-oriented alternative investment firm headquartered in New York, announced the $1.2 billion closing of its second non-control private equity fund, New Mountain Strategic Equity Fund II, L.P. and its related vehicles (collectively, “SEF II” or the “Fund”).

A new survey by Grant Thornton has found that 52% of chief financial officers (CFOs) are optimistic about the US economy, up slightly from 51% last quarter.

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ("BancShares") (NASDAQ: FCNCA) today announced that Lorie K. Rupp intends to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, following an exemplary 13-year career at the bank and more than 30 years in the financial services industry. BancShares plans for Tom Eklund, current Treasurer and 20-year First Citizens Bank veteran, to succeed Rupp as Chief Risk Officer.

Chicago Atlantic has closed a $16.5 million senior secured term loan for Ocular Science, an affiliate of OSRX in a transaction where Chicago Atlantic served as sole arranger and administrative agent. Ocular Science and OSRX focus on compounded ophthalmic medications used across surgical vision correction care—pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative—as well as ongoing management of myopia and glaucoma.

KORE Capital Corporation, a leading provider of accounts receivable– based working capital financing, announced that in Q4 2025 it extended a $3,000,000 facility to support an entrepreneur whose rapidly expanding subcontract with a major global professional services firm outpaced their available resources.

On January 14, 2026, Block, Inc. entered into an Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, among Block, the lenders that are party thereto, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent. The Restated Credit Agreement amends and restates the Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2020, among Block, the lenders that are party thereto, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Administrative Agent, as amended.

Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced an amendment to its existing $75,000,000 revolving credit facility agented by Chicago Atlantic Admin, LLC, initially entered into on September 30, 2025.

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the completion of a US$2.5 billion fundraise focused on committing capital to privately originated performing credit investments in Asia Pacific. The fundraise includes US$1.8 billion in KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II (“ACOF II” or the “Fund”) and US$700 million raised from separately managed accounts focused on the same types of investment opportunities.