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Wolters Kluwer has earned a top five global ranking from Chartis Research for excellence in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the Chartis RiskTech AI 50 2025 report. The report explores the broad landscape of AI development and adoption in risk management and compliance in the financial services industry, showcasing the leading work of technology providers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

Allbirds, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIRD) (the "Company" or "Allbirds"), a global lifestyle brand that innovates with sustainable materials to make better products in a better way, today announced the following financing agreements that are expected to optimize working capital and enhance financial flexibility to support the Company's long-term growth plans.

​SFNet Secured Finance Certified Professional (SFCP) program, offered to employees of SFNet members, features a robust curriculum of live online courses. Certification criteria are designed to reinforce industry excellence, elevate professional standing, and propel careers forward. Here, we spotlight one of our first SFCPs, Matthew Begley, chief operating officer at Republic Business Credit.

Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has agented C$200 million in financing, consisting of a five-year C$150 million revolving credit facility and a C$50 million accordion, to support Morgan Construction’s working capital, new equipment purchases and growth.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (“Briar”) is pleased to announce the closing of a new commercial real estate loan in Illinois to a leading provider of health supplies and services for educational institutions.

eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading tech-enabled specialty finance provider for small and medium-sized businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has delivered a $10 million asset-based lending (ABL) facility to support the national expansion of a fast-growing Midwest-based beverage manufacturer specializing in light-bodied malt beverages.

Assembled Brands recently announced a new credit facility with Une Femme Wines, the fastest-growing canned wine brand in the United States. This partnership will help empower Une Femme to build on its significant year-over-year sales growth and accelerate the expansion of its mission-driven business.

Flatbay Capital delivered a $700,000 commercial real estate line of credit to support working capital needs between projects.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced a strategic combination with Richmond, VA tax firm PIASCIK & Associates. A key part of the firm’s growth strategy is to bring firms and teams to the CohnReznick platform that can extend their client value proposition and drive their people-first culture. The PIASCIK team became part of CohnReznick effective July 1.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("BRS"), a leading middle market investment bank, acted as joint lead placement agent in connection with two private placement transactions for Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) (“Sequans” or the “Company”).

Mitch Rubin, a banking professional with 18 years of experience in asset-based lending, has joined Tiger Group as a business development Managing Director.

Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Aaron Benjamin has joined the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the Charlotte and New York offices and a member of the Structured Finance Practice.

New Offices and Experienced Advisory Teams Join from Coast to Coast, Adding $2.7 Billion in AUA

As National Business Capital (“NBC”) continues to scale across key markets, the company is excited to announce the hire of Lorraine Julius as Director of Institutional Partnerships.

WATCHTOWER Firearms is proud to announce that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, has granted final approval for a significant amount of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. This financial support is substantial and empowers WATCHTOWER Firearms to maintain operational continuity, reinforce the Company's position as it moves forward in its growth trajectory, and drive it towards a near-term exit from Chapter 11.

Akin announced today that Sarah Milam has joined the firm as a finance partner in New York, focused on asset-based finance (ABF), securitization and structured finance transactions. At a time of continued growth in the $5 trillion ABF market, Milam adds to Akin’s capital solutions platform, bringing deep experience representing sponsors, credit funds, issuers and borrowers in ABF and structured finance transactions.

Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces the acquisition of MorrisAnderson, a market leader in financial restructuring and operational consulting. The acquisition further strengthens J.S. Held’s turnaround and restructuring, bankruptcy, transaction, and dispute advisory expertise that helps businesses overcome complex enterprise challenges and realize long-term, sustainable business value.

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”), on behalf of its investment funds, announced today that it has led a $100 million minority equity investment in NFS Capital, LLC (“NFS”). Founded in 2006, NFS is a leading provider of flexible equipment financing and asset-backed loans to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S. and Canada

When a private equity-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer sought a financial lender to fuel its aggressive growth trajectory, it chose Republic Business Credit as its trusted partner. Republic provided a $3,500,000 Asset-Based loan (ABL) facility that empowered the company to capitalize on significant demand and accelerate its contributions to global security and defense initiatives.

WhiteHawk Capital Partners (“WhiteHawk”) has acted as lead and sole agent to provide a first-in, last-out (FILO) term loan to Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”), as part of a $1.5bn asset-based facility, to finance its acquisition by Brigade Capital Management, LP and Macellum Capital Management, LLC.