The transaction will create the 29th-largest publicly traded U.S. bank by assets, according to the Wayne-based buyer.

Newark's PeduL, founded by Rutgers University student Chisa Egbelu in 2018, will receive a non-dilutive $100,000 cash grant, and Egbelu will receive technical and business mentorship from the tech company's employees, $120,000 in Google.org Ads grants and up to $100,000 in Google Cloud credits.

The Tinton Falls-based company added a health and welfare brokerage to its portfolio that is focused on innovative insurance solutions for physicians, physician groups, and developing health care delivery models.

"There is a widespread push in many federal agencies to investigate small businesses that borrowed funds from the Small Business Authority and/or the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Small businesses as well as their owners now need protection against governmental agencies that have turned against those small businesses they claimed they were trying to help. These investigations are dangerous because they can result in both criminal and civil penalties that can destroy a business and its owners." Archer & Greiner partner Michael Horn on what to keep in mind that can make the difference between an investigation becoming a minor inconvenience or a life changing event.

Honors for Andrew Coombs, Victoria Ghafoor and Brian Rose coincide with the 100th anniversary of America's first Black CPA. Award winners will be formally honored at the virtual Black CPA Centennial Celebration on Nov. 12.

Linda Gibson takes on the role as the Prudential Financial division announces its new moniker, and the launch of a dedicated Defined Contribution unit, PGIM DC Solutions.

The Tinton Falls company nabbed the Florida-based international marine, aviation and specialty risks insurance broker, which has served thousands of clients on six continents since 1972.

The funding, provided through the institution's new health care lending platform, will be used to refinance Hudson Regional Hospital, a 204-bed acute care facility in Secaucus.

Eli Manning will call plays as spokesperson in a multimedia advertising campaign highlighting the next phase of his career.

According to the company, 20 students will be recognized for their solutions to social issues, and five for their solutions to financial barriers. 

The more robust offerings will help respond to client needs, including risk and safety analytics, operational reliability and accountability, and technology-enabled solutions.