Kansas Banking Industry Newswire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Express Train scheduled for Laredo stop

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Express train is rolling into the Gateway City for a special holiday event. This festive train features family-friendly displays, both inside and out. Visitors can climb aboard, explore …

"Operation Chokepoint 2.0": De-banking policies and the adverse use of reputational risk in bank supervision

The power to regulate—in addition to the power to tax—is the power to destroy." Peter Wallison, Judicial Fortitude (2018) As we have previously noted, we expect that the second Trump Administration will be significantly more favorable to crypto than …

Mizzou Arena to be packed for today’s Border War matchup against Kansas

The Missouri Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks will renew a rivalry that dates to 1907 when they square off Sunday at noon at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. KU guard Dajuan Harris Jr., a Rock Bridge graduate, handles the ball against Duke in Las Vegas on November …

Beneficient Hires Industry Veteran Louise Jones to Lead Capital Markets and Custody Business Line Operations

DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (“Ben” or the “Company”), a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets …

Bettors boost bankrolls banking on NFL disparity

The NFL prides itself on parity. That on any given Sunday, any team can win. But the league has seen a large gap between good teams and bad teams this season, and the betting public has profited from the disparity. Nine teams had two wins after Week 9 — …

Nebraska neobank envisions bridge between banking and crypto

A digital asset firm is trying to do something that has eluded others in recent years: create a regulated bridge between crypto and the traditional financial system. Telcoin Inc., a company that issues its own cryptocurrency, provides digital wallets and …

KeyBank's Jennifer Damiano came to banking world as her second act

The following Q&A is a supplement to the Courier's 2024 list of largest local banks and bank holding companies. A glance at Jennifer Damiano’s career path shows she worked in the nonprofit and fundraising world for the bulk of her professional life …

Kansas banking commissioner still not sold on Hesston’s Beneficient unusual business model

3 Utility Stocks That Will Benefit from Less Regulation

The rally in equities is being fueled, in large part, by optimism for a more business-friendly environment. That includes less of the regulation that has restricted business growth. This has many investors looking at small-cap stocks, but another area for …

Taylor Swift’s $2 Billion Eras Tour Boosts NFL Team Owners

Travis Kelce’s very famous other half set a record for a global music tour. According to a report in Variety, Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” officially ended on Sunday as the first-ever $2 billion tour. The nearly two-year, 149-date run grossed $2,077,618,725, …

Major banks closed 81 locations in three weeks - is YOURS on the list?

By ALICE WRIGHT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 13:52 EST, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 13:57 EST, 4 December 2024 Major American banks filed to close 81 branches across the country in less than a month.  US Bank filed notice to close 35 locations in the three …

Fed hawks and doves: what US central bankers are saying

U.S. central bankers cut short-term borrowing costs by half a percentage point in September and by a quarter of a percentage point in November, dialing back policy restraint in light of progress toward their 2% inflation goal and a cooling labor market. …

Carson Group President, Financial Planning Head Move On

Carson Group is seeing more executives exit after its founder and CEO departed earlier this year. On Friday, the wealth, retirement plan and adviser coaching firm confirmed that President Teri Shepherd is stepping down after being in the role more than 12 …

Fed's Bowman: Regulators 'have not stepped up' to stop fraud

Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle BowmanBloomberg News Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said Friday morning that regulators need to revisit some of their regulations covering check fraud, particularly as it concerns smaller banks being defrauded by checks …

Euronet Announces Appointment of Brad Sprong to Its Board of Directors

LEAWOOD, Kan., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, today announced the appointment of Brad Sprong to the Euronet Board of Directors effective December 4, 2024. His …

Beneficient Enters into Agreement to Acquire Mercantile Bank International to Expand its Alternative Asset Custody ...

DALLAS, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (“Ben” or the “Company”),  a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets …

H&R Block Names George Agurkis as Vice President of Government Relations

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB), a leading provider of global tax preparation, financial products and small business solutions, today announced the promotion of George Agurkis to Vice President of …

Canadian General Investments: Investment Update - Unaudited

TORONTO, Canada, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian General Investments, Limited (CGI) (TSX: CGI) (LSE: CGI) reports on an unaudited basis that its net asset value per share (NAV) at November 30, 2024 was $71.96 resulting in year-to-date and 12- …

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK OPENS FIRST LOCATION IN KANSAS CITY MARKET WITH LEE’S SUMMIT RESTAURANT

ATLANTA, GA (November 26, 2024) – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it is opening its first store in Lee’s Summit, MO. Located at 1020 NW Pryor Rd,  Chicken Salad Chick of Lee’s Summit is …

Horses Healing Hearts Announces Rich and Linda Faver as Honorary Chairs for 2025 Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser

Equestrian Advocates Rich & Linda Faver bring passion and generosity to Horses Healing Hearts' Denim & Diamond fundraiser on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Kiwi Innovation Goes Global: Lumin Reaches 100 Million Users Milestone

CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL CITY, NEW ZEALAND, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From a lightbulb moment during Christchurch’s earthquake rebuild to 100 million users worldwide, Lumin has emerged as one of New Zealand’s most recent technology …

Growing Muslim Population: A Key Driver Transforming the Islamic Finance Market 2024

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

Agere Automotive Appoints Charlie Carter As General Counsel And Corporate Secretary

Company Strengthens Leadership Team To Accelerate Growth In The Luxury Automotive Market BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agere Automotive is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlie Carter as General …

XRAISED Presents Exclusive Interview with Rajat Prakash, a seasoned global Finance Executive

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XRAISED is thrilled to announce an insightful interview with Rajat Prakash, most recently the Vice President and Treasurer at Talen Energy, a leading power infrastructure company …

Boss Up Foundation and Rap Snacks Join Forces to Rally Celebrity Support for Inner-City Schools

BOSS UP ANNOUNCES A CALL TO ACTION TO HELP SCHOOLS IN CITIES ACROSS AMERICA CALLING ON CELEBRITIES AND ATHLETES TO GET ENGAGED MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To address the dire needs of inner-city schools, …

AdvizorPro Unveils ContactIQ 4.0: Advancing Wealth Advisor Intelligence

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AdvizorPro, the industry leader in delivering unmatched contact and firm data for wealth advisors, family offices, banks & trusts, and beyond, is proud to announce the launch …

Moffat County School District Awarded Grant to Contribute to Capital Project

The District will receive a boost to their capital projects fund next year with an award of a Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant through the CDE. CRAIG, CO, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moffat County School …

Top assisted living CRMs and why Advantage Anywhere surges ahead

While Others Struggle, Advantage Anywhere Dominates Multi-family and Assisted Living CRM with Smarter Features and Better Pricing FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the competitive world of assisted living …

Gary S. Williams Joins Board of Directors for the Trenton Simpson Foundation

COLUMBIA , MD, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is proud to announce that Gary S. Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF®, founder and president of the Williams Asset Management, has been appointed to the Board …

NST Assure Launches GenAI-Powered Context-Aware Vulnerability Prioritization

NST Cyber, the Enterprise Cybersecurity provider, unveils context-aware vulnerability prioritization in its NST Assure threat exposure assessment platform BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, December 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NST Assure, the …

Imbue Botanicals, LLC Doubles the CBD in Its Hemp CBD Salves and Lotions Product lines

Imbue Botanicals, LLC has doubled the CBD in its current CBD topical products PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imbue Botanicals, LLC, a Wyoming based company, is pleased to announce it has doubled the full …

Stansberry Asset Management Certified as a 2024 Great Place to Work®

Highlighting a Thriving Workplace Culture Built on Well-Being and Collaboration WESTLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stansberry Asset Management (SAM), an independent registered investment advisor, is proud to …

Capital Q Ventures Announces Investment and Strategic Partnership with NESTRE™ Health and Performance, Inc.

Capital Q Ventures and NESTRE™ are teaming up to Revolutionize Mental Wellness, Cognitive Performance, and Human Potential. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capital Q Ventures, Inc., a leader in global sports …

Le Maroc, plaque tournante de l’industrie minière durable : Retour sur l’IMC 2024

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organisé par la Fédération de l’Industrie Minérale du Maroc (FDIM) et AME Trade Ltd, avec le soutien des plus hautes instances, notamment le ministère de la Transition Énergétique et du …

Nonprofit Collective Foundation Launches The Giving Tank™: A New Platform to Empower Grassroots Nonprofits

The Giving Tank is inspired by the popular television show "Shark Tank™," but for nonprofits. QUEENS, NY, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nonprofit Collective Foundation (NCF) is excited to announce the …

London Marathon Events Deepens Climate Commitment with Third Carbon Removals Deal through CUR8

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Marathon Events (LME), the world’s leading mass-participation events organiser and the first-ever sports buyer of carbon removals, has signed its third deal with CUR8. LME …

From Vision to Reality: CETI AI Founders Unveil Human-AI Potential in Their New Book

CETI AI founders unveil how AI and blockchain are transforming industries, bridging digital and physical realms, and driving the future economy. TOKYO , JAPAN, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CETI AI Co-Founders Dennis Jarvis and Tony …

MEGA International Recognized as a Leader in the Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q4 2024 Analyst Report

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEGA International announces that it has been named a Leader by Forrester Research, Inc., in “The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q4 2024” published …

Accounts Payable Automation Transforms Financial Operations as IBN Technologies Takes the Lead

IBN Technologies leads the AP Automation market, helping SMBs streamline financial operations with AI-driven solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Accounts Payable (AP) Automation market is experiencing …