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Archway, a specialty finance firm focused on relationship-driven capital solutions, hired George Vartanov as a director serving in the capacity of underwriter. Vartanov brings deep experience and a disciplined underwriting approach that aligns with Archway’s commitment to thoughtful analysis, clarity...

KeyBank expanded its middle market capabilities with the addition of a five-person family office and private capital team led by Ward Nixon, who joins as commercial leader based in KeyBank’s Overland Park, Kansas office. Nixon brings extensive leadership experience in...

FTI Consulting appointed Mustapha Labassi as a senior managing director in the transaction services practice within the corporate finance and restructuring segment. Labassi, who is based in Paris, brings more than 15 years of experience across the M&A life cycle...

Jeremy Duffy has joined Cahill Gordon & Reindel as a partner in the London office, and Lisa Seifman will join as a partner in London next week. Duffy will serve as chair of Cahill’s European leveraged finance practice group, and...

Mark Riedy has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as a partner in its finance, bankruptcy and restructuring practice group, where he will lead the firm’s energy and infrastructure project finance practice. Riedy brings 48 years of experience advising clients on complex...

Culain Capital Funding closed out 2025 following one of the most impactful years in the firm’s history, marked by portfolio growth, a strategic acquisition, senior leadership additions and continued national expansion. During 2025, Culain Capital structured and funded more than...

TD Bank Group launched its new brand platform, More Human, a milestone that reflects how the bank’s strategy, culture and customer experience come together to deliver for clients in a digital-first world. The platform unifies TD under a single identity...

The week ending Feb. 8, 2026, delivered a critical reality check for middle market participants as strong earnings collided with structural fears about artificial intelligence disruption. Blue Owl Capital and Ares Management both reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations, yet...

BriteCap Financial, a technology-enabled small business funding platform, surpassed $1 billion in total originations since inception, crossing the milestone in December 2025. The milestone follows a record-setting year for the company. In 2025, BriteCap grew total originations by 55% year...

nFusion Capital, a provider of financing solutions to small and middle-market businesses, provided a $5 million asset-based facility to a Denver-based manufacturer and distributor of smoking accessories such as organizational rolling trays, papers, filters, and premium lifestyle goods. The financing...