Capital Markets Wire — July 2, 2026

Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund Sets 0.20% Administrative Services Pact; Adviser to Waive ~53%

Bluerock Private Real Estate (NYSE: BPRE) adds admin pact, grows direct real estate

Government-backed modular housing trend arrives in Cleveland

Earlier this week, the City of Cleveland and Cleveland’s Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced that UK-based MMY was selected as the City’s preferred modular housing manufacturer, following the award of $2.56 mi…

Bank7 Corp. Announces Agreement to Acquire Controlling Interest in Century Financial Services Corporation

Acquisition Extends Bank7's Southwest Franchise into New Mexico OKLAHOMA CITY, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank7 Corp. (NASDAQ: BSVN) (the "Company"), the parent company of Oklahoma City-based Bank7, today announced…

First Horizon Congratulates Mohan Sankararaman on American Banker's "Most Innovative People in Finance" Honor

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announced today that Mohan Sankararaman, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, was named one of A…

MFS Government Markets Income Trust Announces Change in Investment Adviser and Name Change to Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund (MGF)

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MFS Government Markets Income Trust (the "Fund") announces that abrdn Inc. ("Aberdeen") assumed responsibility for the Fund's management from MFS Investment Management effect…

MFS Intermediate Income Trust Announces Change in Investment Adviser and Name Change to Aberdeen Intermediate Income Fund (MIN)

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MFS Intermediate Income Trust (the "Fund") announces that abrdn Inc. ("Aberdeen") assumed responsibility for the Fund's management from MFS Investment Management effective af…

Thrifty Traveler upgrades free online credit card benefit tracker with new household and card management features

MINNEAPOLIS, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrifty Traveler, a leading flight deal and travel news website, today unveiled the latest updates to its popular free credit card benefit tracking dashboard for travelers, in…

Sun Life completes acquisition of Bell Partners

TORONTO, July 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Bell Partners, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment manager and vertically…

MISMO updates mortgage insurance data guide for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization ( MISMO ) has updated its Mortgage Insurance Implementation Guide to incorporate data requirements for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T , the Mortgage Bankers Asso…

Money News Network Surpasses 10 Billion in Combined Audience Reach, Cementing Its Position as the Leading Financial Media Network

The female-founded network's 15 shows and roster of finance and media heavyweights have captured audiences across podcasts, social, broadcast and press LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Money News Network (MNN…

News | CyrusOne taps CMBS market for $1.25 billion as grid constraints intensify

Columbia Bank and ForgiveCo Partner to Erase $5 Million in Medical Debt for Southern California Veterans

Bank launches veteran medical debt relief initiative in celebration of America's 250th anniversary TACOMA, Wash., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB…

Student loan plan phase-out could tighten mortgage affordability

As of July 1, more than 7 million federal student loan borrowers have 90 days to transition to a new repayment option as the Biden administration’s SAVE income-driven repayment plan is officially phased out. The…

TitleEase accelerates growth as franchise model gains traction

TitleEase is gaining momentum as demand grows for its franchise-based title insurance model — backed by a recent capital raise, strategic acquisitions and an expanding pipeline of real estate and mortgage partners. Th…

Lotus Infrastructure Partners Announces Agreement to Sell Gulf Coast Ammonia Project to Yara

GREENWICH, Conn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Infrastructure Partners, LP, (together with its affiliates "Lotus"), today announced that GCA Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Lotus Infrastructure Partners and MB Ene…

The top 5 reverse mortgage stories from the first half of 2026

With the first half of 2026 in the rearview mirror, the reverse mortgage industry continues to work through a variety of pain points that are keeping origination and securitization levels historically low . HousingWir…

Two Harbors investors approve sale to CCM at $12 per share

Shareholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp . have approved the company’s sale to an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), ending a months-long contest with rival United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) for control of the…

This Independence Day Home Sellers Get a New Kind of Freedom

ATLANTA, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Fourth of July weekend, as Americans celebrate independence, Showings Realty is launching a new way for homeowners to sell — one built around freedom from traditional listing…

Does this jobs report kill rate hikes for the rest of 2026?

Oil prices are at $67, the jobs data missed estimates with negative revisions, and mortgage rates are still near yearly highs. So, should the Federal Reserve still be super hawkish after this jobs report? Over the pas…

Marquis Who's Who Honors Dorothy "Dottie" Herman for Expertise in Real Estate and Financial Planning

UNIONDALE, N.Y., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who honors Dorothy "Dottie" Herman for her expertise in real estate and financial planning. With more than four decades of professional experience, Ms. Herma…

NNS acquires shares in OCI

UPDATE – PRESS RELEASE: This is a press release by NNS Holding (Cyprus) Limited ("NNS" or the "Offeror"). This press release is issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, paragraph 4 of the Netherlands Decree on…

MONDAY DEADLINE: Berger Montague Advises FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) Investors to Inquire About a Securities Fraud Class Action by July 6, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) ("FS KKR" or the "Company") on behalf of investors…

PenFed Credit Union Successfully Completes Auto Loan Securitization

Securitization leveraged to further strengthen credit union through diversified funding, increased liquidity and net worth TYSONS, Va., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, one of the nation's largest fed…

EQT prices $1bn SASB CMBS deal for its industrial assets

TruTrade Highlights Growing Demand for Funded Trading Accounts Through QuickFund

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As access to trading capital continues to shape participation in today's financial markets, funded trading accounts are gaining momentum among traders seeking alternativ…

IPA Applauds Introduction of the Informed Investor Access Act

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) today applauded U.S. Rep. Troy Downing for introducing the Informed Investor Access Act, legislation that would modernize the acc…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Futu Holdings Limited Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:…

In HelloNation, Rural Land Expert Cindy Garvey Outlines What to Know About Acreage Buying

A HelloNation Article Covers the Key Factors That Determine Real Value in Rural and Vacant Land Purchases. FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should buyers know about acreage buying? A HelloNation arti…

TIMEX GROUP TAKES FULL OWNERSHIP OF DANIEL WELLINGTON

Strategic milestone reinforces commitment to accelerating the global watch and jewelry brand SHELTON, Conn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Timex Group today announced it has completed its acquisition of Daniel Wellingt…

DoubleLine Paper on IG Corporate Bond Sector's Heavy Exposure to AI Capex

TAMPA, Fla., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – In a DoubleLine research paper, Corporate Credit Portfolio Manager Mariya Entina identifies the surge in AI infrastructure capex as a two-edged sword that, while visible in cer…

NEXA CEO Mike Kortas launches evoLend servicing company

Mike Kortas is stepping into the mortgage servicing space with the launch of evoLend — a servicer approved for Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae loans that’s initially designed to give NEXA Lending loan of…

Utah First Introduces Utah's Best Auto Loan Rate in Years at 3.50% APR

Limited-time July promotion aims to help Utahns save this summer SALT LAKE CITY, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer just got sweeter, as many Utah families look for ways to offset the rising cost of transportation, U…

MSIG USA Supports Innovative DEG Fund to Expand Sustainable Investment Across Developing Markets

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSIG USA today announced its participation in an innovative investment structure with DEG, one of the leading private-sector development finance institutions and a subsidiary of…

TIMEX GROUP TAKES FULL OWNERSHIP OF DANIEL WELLINGTON

Strategic milestone reinforces commitment to accelerating the global watch and jewelry brand SHELTON, Conn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Timex Group today announced it has completed its acquisition of Daniel Wellingt…

Tokenizing SECZ: Securitize Brings Its Own Public Stock Onchain at Listing Day

SECZ expected to become the world's largest tokenized stock at launch, with issuer-sponsored tokenized shares available to eligible U.S. investors on Avalanche and Solana MIAMI, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitize…

Eventus wins awards for Trade Surveillance Product of the Year at Risk Technology Awards and Best Trade Surveillance Solution in the Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC

AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, has just won two major awards: Trade Surveillance Product…

CAI conclut une recapitalisation avec JLL Partners, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles perspectives de croissance

Ce nouveau partenariat permet à CAI d'accélérer son expansion mondiale, ses investissements technologiques et l'amélioration de son offre de services INDIANAPOLIS, 2 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAI, une société de se…

Fiduciary Services Group Acquires Pension Investors Corporation, Expanding Its Retirement Plan Administration Platform

PHILADELPHIA, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiduciary Services Group (FSG), the parent company of DWC – The 401(k) Experts, has acquired Pension Investors Corporation, a Florida-based third-party administrator (TPA) wi…

Starwood eyes ‘attractive entry point’ after $10.2bn close for Fund XIII

Launched in a ‘different environment’ for real estate in 2023, the firm’s latest flagship fund gathered enough momentum over the past year to top its $10bn fundraising goal.

Ethereum Institutional voit le jour en tant qu'organisme indépendant à but non lucratif visant à intégrer à grande échelle la finance institutionnelle sur la blockchain

Bitmine, Sharplink et Joe Lubin financent une nouvelle structure dédiée à la commercialisation, mise en place par d'anciens membres de la Fondation Ethereum NEW YORK, 2 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethereum Institutio…

Starwood raises $10.2bn for new real estate fund

Hagerty Agrees to Acquire Bennetts to Become #2 Specialty Motorcycle Insurance Broker in the United Kingdom

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY), a business that makes it easier and more enjoyable to be a driving enthusiast through insurance, buying and selling platforms, publishing…

Global Times: Summer Davos reaffirms openness and cooperation amid global uncertainty

BEIJING, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026, commonly known as Summer Davos, was held in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province,…

Federated Hermes, Inc. announces second quarter 2026 earnings and conference call dates

PITTSBURGH, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active investing, will report financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the market close…

Mike Kortas Announces Launch of evoLend, a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae Approved Mortgage Servicing Company Built for Loan Officers

DORADO, Puerto Rico, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Kortas today announced the launch of evoLend, a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae approved mortgage servicing company created with one mission: to put loan o…

Coastal Bridge Advisors, Waddell & Associates and One Charles Private Wealth Combine Firms

Strategic combination expands client resources, technology and advisory capabilities WESTPORT, Conn., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Bridge Advisors (CBA), Waddell & Associates (W&A) and One Charles Private Weal…

Hilb Group Expands with Addition of Florida-Based Commercial Property and Casualty Business

RICHMOND, Va., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilb Group announced today that it has acquired a Florida-based commercial-focused property and casualty agency. The acquisition took effect on July 1, 2026, and expands upo…

HKGX-Backed GoldZip and the UAE's Universal Open Gold-Stablecoin Corridor

Midas Labs, GoldZip's ecosystem developer, signs MoU with FSRA-regulated Universal to bridge two of the world's leading RWA frameworks SINGAPORE, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Digital Intl Limited ("Universal…

VERI INVESTOR NOTICE: Veritone, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit - HBSS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI) faces a securities class action lawsuit, which seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Veritone securities between Oct…

King Risk Partners Strengthens Specialty Capabilities and New York Expansion with Intermarket Insurance Agency

GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- King Risk Partners, the 51st largest insurance brokerage in the United States, has announced the acquisition of Intermarket Insurance Agency, an independent insurance ag…

Caliber Announces Next Phase of Real Estate Fund Tokenization Strategy with Chainlink Compliance and Distribution Infrastructure

Equitable Bank assumes role of performance guarantor of Eagle Credit Card Trust

TORONTO, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Eagle Credit Card Trust today announced that, in connection with the completion of the acquisition by EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) of President's Choice Bank ("PC Bank") and certain other e…

Wrist Group Expands Defense Logistics Capabilities with Acquisition of Military Services Australia and Downie Jones Ship Stores

AALBORG, Denmark, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrist Group, a global leader in marine supply and logistics for the maritime industry and a portfolio company of investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company, LLC ("JFL…

CLPS Incorporation Launches Enterprise AI Knowledge Assetization Project Athena to Enhance Business Efficiency, Service Quality, and Protect Core Intellectual Asset

HONG KONG, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLPS Incorporation (the "Company" or "CLPS") (Nasdaq: CLPS) today announced the launch of Athena, its enterprise AI knowledge assetization project designed to enhance operationa…

CME Group Reports Record June Average Daily Volume and Second-Highest Q2 Ever

Record June ADV of 30.6 million contracts All-time monthly records for equity index and agricultural products in June Q2 ADV reached 29.8 million contracts CHICAGO, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's…

Top National Health Plan Extends Agreement for Mental Health and Expands Dario Partnership into Cardiometabolic Care, Demonstrating Successful Multi-Condition Growth Strategy

Third health plan customer to expand beyond initial deployment, reinforcing Dario's land-and-expand strategy and creating significant opportunity to grow revenue within existing customer base NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /P…

Caliber taps Chainlink to make private real estate funds easier to trade

Caliber Advances Real Estate Fund Tokenization Strategy with Chainlink’s Compliance and Distribution Infrastructure

Ethereum Institutional gaat van start als onafhankelijke non-profitorganisatie om institutionele financiering op grote schaal onchain te brengen

Bitmine, Sharplink en Joe Lubin financieren een nieuwe, gespecialiseerde go-to-marketorganisatie, opgericht door voormalige medewerkers van de Ethereum Foundation NEW YORK, 2 juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethereum Institu…

PEAK ROCK CAPITAL AFFILIATE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ASEMBIA

Firm continues to invest in high-growth founder-owned healthcare businesses AUSTIN, Texas, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital ("Peak Rock"), a leading private investment firm focused on the…

Vermiculus to Deliver 24/7 Clearing System for Prediction Markets to Leading Global Crypto Exchange

Real-time, event-driven clearing tailored for prediction markets STOCKHOLM, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermiculus, the independent technology provider for market infrastructure, has been selected by one of the world…

Starwood Capital closes $10.2bn opportunistic real estate fund

Hyperscale Data Buys 67 Bitcoin Bringing Bitcoin Treasury to Approximately 849 Bitcoin

LAS VEGAS, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that…

LinqAlpha Raises $22 Million to Build the Alpha Intelligence Layer for Global Public Markets

LinqAlpha turns each investor's own research into AI agents that surface market-moving signals before they are priced in. NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LinqAlpha, the AI-native company building the Alpha Inte…

Spain's Royal Academy of Engineering Elects Professor Marcos López de Prado as International Member

The election recognizes Professor López de Prado's contributions to computational science and financial machine learning over an international career spanning three decades and three continents Professor López de Prad…

CAI cierra su recapitalización con JLL Partners, abriendo nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento

Esta nueva alianza sirve para posicionar a CAI de cara a la aceleración de su expansión global, la inversión en tecnología y la mejora de su oferta de servicios INDIANÁPOLIS, 2 de julio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CAI, un…

Quay Global Real Estate Fund Sets DRP Issue Price at $3.9588 for Half-Year Distribution

Quay Global Real Estate Fund Sets DRP Issue Price at $5.2886 for June 2026 Half-Year Distribution

Quay Global Real Estate Fund Sets DRP Issue Price at $3.9588 for June 2026 Half-Year Distribution

The mortgage market is misreading its retiree borrowers

The mortgage market is producing inconsistent credit decisions on borrower profiles that it will encounter with increasing frequency. Borrowers aged 60 to 69 are currently 1.5% more likely to be rejected for a mortgag…

Starwood Capital raises $10.2bn for latest real estate fund

Al Ramz, Oud Capital to launch $267mln Saudi real estate fund

SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE

AUSTIN, Texas, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026,…