On September 17, 2025, Monroe Capital announced that Chairman and CEO Ted Koenig amplified his perspective on Federal Reserve independence and the prudent path for interest-rate adjustments as attention to monetary policy intensifies across markets. Multiple national outlets have sought commentary, reflecting broad demand for clear, apolitical guidance on the outlook.With the Federal Reserve scheduled to issue its policy statement on September 17, 2025, market consensus pointed to a potential
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September 22, 2025 @ 08:05 AM
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eCapital appointed Estevan Ruiz as Head of Credit and Risk for its Transportation division. Ruiz, a seasoned finance professional in commercial and transportation finance, will oversee credit and risk management to support the division’s growth under the leadership of Melissa Forman-Barenblit, President, Head of Transportation Group.“Transportation finance requires deep expertise and the ability to structure solutions that meet the unique needs of carriers, brokers, and operators of all sizes,”
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September 22, 2025 @ 08:00 AM
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Jefferies Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (collectively “SMBC Group”) announced they are significantly expanding their Global Strategic Alliance.SMBC Group and Jefferies initially entered into a Strategic Alliance in 2021 to collaborate on future corporate and investment banking business opportunities. In 2023, the Alliance was expanded to enhance collaboration across M&A, equity and debt capital markets
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September 22, 2025 @ 07:55 AM
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Octagon Credit Investors (“Octagon”), a leading credit-focused asset manager, announced the expansion of its private credit platform with the appointment of Sean Sullivan as Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, and Michael Ahrens, who will join the firm on September 22nd as Principal. The formation of a dedicated team represents a significant step in the build-out of Octagon’s Private Credit business, which focuses on senior secured loans to upper middle-market corporate borrowers.“The
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September 22, 2025 @ 07:45 AM
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OneDigital, an insurance brokerage, financial services and workforce consulting firm, announced a majority investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). The transaction values OneDigital in excess of US $7 billion and will support the company's continued growth through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Stone Point Capital and CPP Investments will make this investment through the acquisition of a stake
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September 22, 2025 @ 07:00 AM
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What began as a struggling hotel on one of the busiest tourism corridors in the United States is now on the path to becoming a premier Radisson-flagged destination, thanks to Fifty Stones Capital Group’s successful closing of an $11.8 million loan.In March 2024, a team of four investors purchased the property, then operating under the Grand Magnuson flag, for $6.2 million. Though the hotel’s location in Orlando, Florida, placed it in one of the strongest hospitality markets in the world, the
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September 22, 2025 @ 06:00 AM
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Southside Bancshares and Southside Bank, a subsidiary of the Company, has announced the upcoming retirement of Lee Gibson, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and director of the Company and the Bank, effective December 31, 2025. Gibson will continue as a director of the Company and the Bank. Succeeding him as CEO upon his retirement is Keith Donahoe, current President of the Company and the Bank, who has over 30 years of banking experience.“It goes without saying that Lee has been a vital part of
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September 22, 2025 @ 05:00 AM
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Clifford Chance hired Shellka Arora-Cox as a partner in its energy & infrastructure finance team in the US as it further strengthens its renewables and project finance practice. Joining from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Arora-Cox brings experience advising a broad range of clients, including private equity investors, developers, lenders and government institutions on US and international energy and infrastructure projects including structuring deals, assessing project risks and navigating
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September 22, 2025 @ 05:00 AM
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J.P. Morgan announced that Andrew (“Drew”) Ray has been appointed as the new global head of Asset Based Lending (ABL) within Capital & Advisory Solutions, Commercial Banking. Ray brings over 18 years of experience at the firm, having held leadership roles in ABL originations, syndications and portfolio management. He most recently led the Global Corporate & Syndicated ABL team, driving the origination and execution of syndicated ABL loans and championing talent development across the
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September 19, 2025 @ 08:15 AM
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White Oak Global Advisors (“WOGA”) provided a senior secured loan to Integrity Landscape Corporation (“Integrity”) to refinance existing debt and finance the acquisition of Serpico Landscaping, Inc. Integrity is a full-service commercial landscaping company operating across the Bay Area. Integrity is a portfolio company of Seacoast Capital and Galaxi Group, a leading west coast based independent sponsor."The commercial landscaping industry continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, and we're
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September 19, 2025 @ 08:08 AM
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Trinity Capital has committed $100 million in growth capital to Angel Studios, Inc., an unprecedented media and technology company championing values-based stories. Angel's new model empowers audiences as virtual co-producers. The more than 1.5 million Angel Guild members worldwide decide what films and television shows get made, selecting stories that amplify light and timeless values. Angel's films and shows are distributed in theaters, on television, and streamed on the Angel platform.Last
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September 19, 2025 @ 08:05 AM
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Gordon Brothers provided a Midwestern liquid and bulk transportation service company a sale leaseback to support continued growth. The company will leverage the firm’s facility to refinance existing indebtedness, capitalize on newly awarded contracts and provide additional working capital. “We are proud to partner with an established company and provide a tailored leasing solution that increases the company’s liquidity, improves efficiency and supports the company’s continued growth,” said
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September 19, 2025 @ 08:00 AM
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Aveanna Healthcare Holdings announced the closing of its refinanced first lien credit facility. The refinanced credit facility provides for the refinancing of the $886.0 million principal balance of existing first lien term loans, the additional borrowing of $439.0 million in incremental first lien term loans, and the upsize of its revolving credit facility from $170.3 million of maximum availability to $250.0 million of maximum availability. The combined $1.325 billion first lien term loans'
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September 19, 2025 @ 07:55 AM
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nFusion Capital provided a $5 million factoring facility to a Texas-based industrial services contractor. The financing will support working capital needs, reduce delinquent tax liabilities, secure new projects and position the Company for long-term growth. The Company provides scaffolding, insulation, fireproofing, painting, coatings and linings, abrasive blasting, and related project management services primarily for oil and gas companies such as Chevron. Customers include Chevron and other
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September 19, 2025 @ 07:48 AM
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eCapital Corp. delivered a $3 million healthcare receivables financing facility to an established ambulance and healthcare transport provider operating across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The financing will be used to refinance existing bank debt, strengthen working capital, and complete a partner buyout.Ambulance and ambulatory care providers play a critical role in ensuring access to healthcare services across both urban and rural regions. Yet providers often face variable reimbursement
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September 19, 2025 @ 07:35 AM
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