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The South Carolina-based bank agreed to pay more than $100 million to acquire a longtime competitor in fast-growing Hall County, Georgia.

A consulting and M&A advisory firm presented six prospective sellers to 17 buyers, with striking results for any advisory teams tapping into a frothy M&A market.

The London-based Wise has scheduled its U.S. debut for May 11, while Revolut is reportedly considering a U.S. or a dual listing in New York and London. Payment experts say the moves are a chance to draw investors and raise their profile in a relatively new but huge market.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, denied that he would act as Trump's "sock puppet" if he's confirmed and said the president has directed him to lower interest rates.

Brad Medd is Chief Technology Officer at Zinnia, where he leads the development of modern, scalable platforms that power the company's vision. With over 25 years of experience spanning financial services, healthcare, and technology, Brad brings deep expertise in platform innovation, cloud transformation, and agile delivery. Prior to Zinnia, Brad served as Managing Director and SVP at IHS Markit, where he led major technology transformations across diverse asset classes, from leveraged loans to retail brokerage. His approach combines technical depth with a clear focus on enhancing the user experience through thoughtful, future-ready solutions. Brad holds a bachelor degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

The Chicago-based homeowners received a $41,000 check to pay down a portion of their existing mortgage, freeing them from the lock-in effect, DREAM product provider Takara said.