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Today, Bank of America is announcing that David Dowd has been named president of Bank of America Asheville. As president, David will be head of the market and responsible for connecting clients, teammates and communities to the full power of the franchise, driving integration across the bank's eight lines of business.

TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank") (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Masrani, today announced his intention to retire on April 10, 2025, after 38 years at the Bank and more than a decade as CEO.

With inflation continuing to impact the US economy, lenders are focused on the economic impact of the presidential election in November. Lenders’ expectations for the US economy’s performance in the longer term – beyond the next six months – has increased significantly from the prior quarter.

Axxes Capital Inc. (together with its affiliates, “Axxes”), a private markets investment firm dedicated to providing wealth advisors and their clients access to private markets solutions, today announced that it has launched the Axxes Private Markets Fund (the “Fund”), a registered interval fund that seeks to provide accredited investors with a portfolio of direct access co-investments and secondaries through an investor-friendly vehicle that can be purchased on a daily basis.

QualiFi LLC, a leading boutique loan firm specializing in innovative financial solutions, proudly announces the successful facilitation of a $1,000,000 Credit Facility for RamClean, a rapidly expanding commercial cleaning company. Remarkably, this transaction was completed in just 48 hours, underscoring QualiFi's agility and commitment to supporting high-growth businesses.

Interplay Learning (Interplay), a leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, today announced it has secured funding from Goldman Sachs Alternatives ("Goldman Sachs") and acquired Industrial Training International (ITI) to expand its footprint in key sectors. As part of this round of Investment, Interplay is adding Richard Waitumbi, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, to its Board of Directors.

Forward Financing, a national provider of revenue-based financing to small businesses, announced that the company increased their existing $250 million credit facility to $450 million.

Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) ("Trinity" or the "Company"), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced an increase to $510 million of total commitments under its credit facility led by KeyBank N.A.

Goulston & Storrs is a full-service law firm known for its real estate, corporate, litigation, private client, and tax practices. We are home to nearly 250 attorneys practicing across multiple disciplines from offices in Boston, New York, and Washington DC.

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the parent company of Bankwell Bank, has announced the appointment of Michael Johnston as Senior Vice President in the newly established role of Head of SBA Lending.

Sucro Limited (TSXV: SUGR) (OTCQB: SUGRF), a leading growth-oriented sugar refiner, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a new syndicated credit facility with Rabobank.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Renovo Capital’s acquisition of Pavement Maintenance Group. NXT Capital acted as the Administrative Agent, Sole Bookrunner, and Sole Lead Arranger on this transaction.

AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") (NYSE: AB), a leading global investment management firm, today announced the launch of the AB CarVal Credit Opportunities Fund (ABAYX), an unlisted, closed-end interval fund.

Barclays today announces the appointments of Derek McNulty as Global Co-Head of Chemicals Investment Banking, Derek Davidson as Head of Americas Commercial, Residential and Industrials Services, and Jared Itkowitz as Head of Americas Transportation and Logistics within Industrials Investment Banking. All three are based in New York and report to Spyros Svoronos, Global Head of Industrials Investment Banking.

Fundbox, a leading embedded capital platform for SMBs, announces a new credit facility with Cross River, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, and Waterfall Asset Management, a global alternative investment advisor. The agreement brings Fundbox’s total annual origination capacity to over $2B, including existing capacity.

Election years often bring heightened uncertainty for business owners, who must navigate potential policy shifts that could significantly impact their operations. KeyBank's Fall 2024 Small Business Flash Poll found that more than three in five (61%) small business owners polled plan to delay making major business decisions until after election results come out, underscoring the significant impact the political environment can have on business strategy.

Viola Credit, a global asset manager focused on providing asset-based lending solutions to the innovation economy, today announced a strategic joint venture with Cadma Capital Partners ("Cadma"), an affiliate of Apollo Global Management ("Apollo") that specializes in financing solutions for high-growth technology companies and the investment firms that sponsor them.

Ocorian, market leader in fund administration and corporate services, has recruited Michael Gull as Head of Funds US as it builds for expansion. He brings deep experience and expertise in fund administration from a near 30-year career in senior roles with major firms in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. He will be based in Ocorian’s New York office.

MidFirst Business Credit (MFBC) announced it has recently provided a $7 million working capital facility to Orly International, Inc. (“Orly”). Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Orly is a manufacturer and wholesaler of high-quality nail lacquers and various nail care products.

Digital Media Solutions, Inc., (“DMS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers, today announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “APA”) with existing lenders (the “Lenders”), including a consortium of leading financial institutions. In addition, the Company has secured an approximately $122 million financing commitment from certain of the Lenders to facilitate voluntary Chapter 11.