SpareBank 1 SMN : Joint presentation of 2nd Quarter 2018

The White Oak Revolution Out of San Diego, Wrensilva's giving audiophiles a new reason to tune in: the Studio record console now comes dressed to impress in White Oak. This marks a fresh chapter in their craftsmanship tale, marrying sleek design with the earthy charm of this beloved hardwood. And guess what? The demand for serene home listening setups is peaking like...

illycaffè Hits Milestone with B Corp™ Recertification In an era where corporate responsibility isn't just fodder for feel-good presentations, illycaffè has proven it’s not just paying lip service to the idea. The Italian coffee titan has secured its B Corp™ recertification under snazzier, sharper V2 standards. This isn't just a shiny sticker to slap on marketing...

A Second Shot with Electric Dreams Miguel Pantoja, once on the rocky road of life choices, now lights up Northern California with his spark — quite literally. Walking out of federal prison, his mind was set as firmly as a bolt: first stop was a burger, second was a plan to transform his past into a new beginning. That path took him to UEI College in Sacramento, where...

Grappling with an Uncertain Retirement Future Welcome to the 2026 Global Retirement Index (GRI), where it seems we're all being told to brace for a rough retirement ride. This year's results, crafted by Natixis Investment Managers and their pals at CoreData Research, spotlight just how shaky the ground has gotten. The core troublemakers? Aging populations, whopping public...

Back in the Saddle: Austin's Controversy Stirs Again It looks like we're seeing a new chapter in a saga that just refuses to end. Alex Jones, the infamous firebrand who's plastered conspiracy theories across the airwaves for two decades, is returning to ground zero in Austin—the old InfoWars studio. After wading through bankruptcy muck and courtroom clashes, Jones is...

Executive Shake-Up Aims for Stronger Federal Market Alignment Buckle up, folks—there's some major chess-piecing happening at Quantum Sky. They've just named not one or two, but three executive bigwigs to head up their core business groups. This isn’t just some ceremonial reshuffle. Nah, it’s bigger. They're redefining how they tackle the Department of War, Intel &...

What's in a Name? A Shift to Reflect Reality When a company decides it's time to shake things up with a rebrand, they better have a good reason. Enter what's now called Sequel Advisors—shedding the old label, Transact Capital, to let founders know exactly what they’re dealing with upfront. This isn't just some slick, new logo on a letterhead. It's about aligning their...

An Unplugged Move in Fleet Management There's something brewing between Motorq and Subaru that could shake up fleet operations in ways most haven't thought possible yet. We’re talking about cutting those pesky hardware cords and diving straight into a future that's software-driven—and hey, we're all here for it. Direct, Data-Driven Leadership Imagine you're a fleet...

PostalAnnex Makes a Strategic Stanford Move It's not every day you see a company nestling into a place like Stanford University. Annex Brands has just opened its latest PostalAnnex location, a stone’s throw from the academic hustle and bustle of the Stanford campus. The geeky vibe of students and professors rushing with deadlines matches well with the efficient service...

A Storm Brews Over Lincoln Educational Services You know, there's nothing quite like the stink of a good mess in the markets, and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has found itself knee-deep in one. The buzz is all about some securities fraud allegations that could rope in a bunch of investors who got the short end of the stick. It’s lawsuits like these that make...

Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin Partner for Improved Payments Ripple, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, is set to transform cross-border payments in Brazil through its collaboration with Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America. This partnership will leverage Ripple’s managed end-to-end payments solution, allowing businesses to...

What’s New with Monk’s Voice Collections? Alright, looks like Monk is throwing another tool in the accounts receivable (AR) toolbox: Voice Collections. We’re talking AI stepping up to the plate to handle collection calls, both outgoing and incoming, without a significant headcount bump. The genius behind it – ‘Julia’, Monk’s AI wizard, can flirt with wisdom...

Union One and LaborForce Join Forces You know the drill by now: unions are no stranger to the battlefield, striving hard each day to prove their worth beyond just securing a pay raise. That's exactly where Member Valued Programs come in – we're talking real-world benefits that matter at home as well as the workplace. Expanding Union Reach With Member Valued Programs...

NCLA Asks for Rehearing in a Significant Judicial Case The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has recently taken significant action by filing a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. This legal move seeks a rehearing en banc of the Newman v. Moore case, which centers on the contentious suspension of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman. The D.C....

Activate: A Front-Runner in Leisure and Entertainment Activate has recently achieved the remarkable distinction of being ranked as #1 in the Leisure and Entertainment category on the Financial Times' list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies. Furthermore, it also placed 12th overall across all sectors. This recognition, facilitated through collaboration with...