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Entrex taps Enclave Capital for financing and acquisition push
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Entrex said Oct. 5 that it hired Enclave Capital to help structure financing, court investors and support transactions tied to its plan to grow distributed data-center operations.
Global real estate fundraising hits multi-year low as investors pivot to non-core strategies
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Global real estate fundraising fell to $81.7 billion in the first half of 2026, while new fund launches dropped to their lowest targeted capital level since 2017, according to With Intelligence and S&P Global.
US investors eye NATO’s eastern flank as infrastructure opportunity
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American investors are looking more closely at long-term infrastructure projects on NATO’s eastern flank, according to a New York roundtable hosted by Concelex and the Atlantic Council Romania.
Roger Spitz Takes Disruption Playbook to Investors and Boards
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Futurist Roger Spitz is bringing his 2024 book’s core argument back to institutional investors, board directors and risk leaders with fall 2026 keynotes in Washington, Santiago and Columbus.
Investment advisory services market seen reaching $155.52 billion by 2030
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The global investment advisory services market is projected to rise from $112.53 billion in 2026 to $155.52 billion by 2030, driven by cross-border investing, hybrid advice models and demand for personalized wealth management.
Knowledge Networks, American Bazaar to host AI infrastructure policy forum in Vienna, Virginia
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Knowledge Networks and The American Bazaar will host Powering the AI Decade on Oct. 15 in Vienna, Virginia, bringing policymakers, tech leaders, energy experts and investors together to focus on AI infrastructure, power, permitting and financing….
Phio Pharmaceuticals to present INTASYL platform at NIBA conference
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Phio Pharmaceuticals will present at the National Investment Banking Association’s 153rd Conference on Oct. 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with CEO Robert Bitterman outlining the company’s INTASYL siRNA platform and an update on lead program…
TrendEadvisor launches trading platform as investors watch inflation and rates
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TrendEadvisor has launched a web and mobile trading platform aimed at Canadian investors tracking inflation, jobs and Bank of Canada policy.
HCC Loans expands consumer financing options in Goldsboro
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HCC Loans is spotlighting a wider mix of financing products in Goldsboro, North Carolina, as households look for ways to pay for vehicles, home repairs, debt consolidation and other qualifying expenses.
Kailash Sadangi warns AI finance controls are lagging adoption
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Finance governance researcher Kailash Sadangi says AI is spreading faster through corporate finance than the controls needed to manage model risk.
R.F. Lafferty to sponsor NIBA’s 153rd investment conference
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R.F. Lafferty & Co. will sponsor the National Investment Banking Association’s 153rd Investment Conference in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 6-7, 2026. CEO Robert Hackel will join a panel on life as a public company and attend with the firm’s investment…
Ferrstron says rare-earth-free motor reaches 98% efficiency and TRL 6
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Ferrstron Powertrains says it has validated a 150 kW heavy-duty motor using ferrite magnets in a 2.3-ton vehicle, reaching Technology Readiness Level 6. The Pune-based company is now seeking new investment to move toward TRL 8 and production.
Ogle School opens Tucker campus with cosmetology and esthetics training
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Ogle School has opened its 11th campus and second in Georgia in Tucker, expanding career-focused beauty training to Atlanta’s northeast suburbs.
Financial firms to devote about 30% of risk and compliance tech budgets to AI
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A new Parker & Lawrence Research and RegTech Analyst report finds AI has moved into production across risk and compliance at financial institutions, with 2026 spending forecast at $703.7 million.
NMSDC to bring minority business leaders and corporate buyers to Los Angeles for 2026 conference
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NMSDC will host its 2026 Annual Conference & Exchange in Los Angeles from Oct. 25-28, bringing together corporate procurement leaders, suppliers, entrepreneurs and investors.
Xorro and SOMA.finance team up on fan-owned creator ventures
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Xorro has partnered with SOMA.finance to let creators, influencers, celebrities, artists and athletes raise capital through equity campaigns aimed at their fans.
Consumer finance market seen reaching $2.39 trillion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global consumer finance market will grow from $1.7 trillion in 2025 to $1.81 trillion in 2026, then climb to $2.39 trillion by 2030. Growth is being driven by personal loan demand, digital lending, BNPL…
Experior Financial Group reshuffles top leadership
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Experior Financial Group named co-founder Lee-Ann Prickett executive chair, appointed General Counsel Andrew Pfleiderer interim CEO, and promoted two internal leaders as the company prepares for its next growth phase.
Cardsmiths unveils NYCC 2026 Fall exclusives for Currency, Street Fighter and Betty Boop
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Cardsmiths is bringing three limited-edition trading card lines to New York Comic Con 2026 at the Javits Center from Oct. 8-11, with event-only releases tied to Currency, Street Fighter and Betty Boop. The lineup includes rare chase cards,…
Assurance Financial adds Greg Incardona team in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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Assurance Financial has opened a new Greensburg, Pennsylvania branch led by regional manager Greg Incardona, adding an experienced Western Pennsylvania mortgage team as the lender expands in the Northeast.
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