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Architect Securities Receives SEC Registration and FINRA Membership to Operate as a Broker Dealer

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CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Architect Financial Technologies Inc. (“Architect” or “the Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, Architect Securities LLC (“Architect Securities”), received regulatory approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. (“FINRA”) to operate as an Introducing Broker Dealer. With this registration, the Company furthers its aim to provide a platform for comprehensive technologically-forward brokerage services in the growing securities and security derivatives markets.

Architect’s advanced trading platform offers institutions and individual investors a novel suite of trading and portfolio management tools. In May, the Company’s affiliate, launched a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) Introducing Brokerage regulated by the National Futures Association (“NFA”), which offers clients the ability to trade commodity and index futures and options using advanced order types, execution algorithms, transaction cost analysis, and open APIs. With Architect Securities now approved as a FINRA-member firm, the Company will expand its platform to encompass equities, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), American Depository Receipts (“ADRs”), options and US government securities.

Architect CEO Brett Harrison commented on the news, “Architect has built a new trading technology platform to respond to two market trends in the regulated derivatives space: first, the exponential growth in global derivatives volume in securities and commodities, with demand from both retail and institutions; second, the issuance of novel derivatives products, including private market ETFs and options on digital asset ETFs. With this new registration, we look forward to leveraging our platform to meet the significant client demand we’ve observed in these areas, and expand our offering to include SEC-regulated securities in addition to CFTC-regulated derivatives.”

For more information, please visit https://architect.co.

Architect Financial Technologies Inc. (“Architect”) is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Securities are offered by Architect Securities LLC (“Architect Securities”) and futures, commodities and derivatives are offered by Architect Financial Derivatives LLC (“Architect Derivatives”). Architect Securities is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Architect Derivatives is a registered introducing broker with the CFTC and a member of the National Futures Association. This content should not be viewed as an endorsement, indemnity, or guarantee by FINRA or any other regulatory organization.

Trading securities, futures, and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Prior to trading futures and options, you should view both the NFA and CFTC advisories providing more information on the potential risks.

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INdigital Prepares to Support 911 Services as Hurricane Milton Approaches

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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — INdigital, a leading Next Generation 911 solutions provider, has deployed its emergency response team to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. The team, including technicians, MEVO coordinators, chief information officer, Florida market manager, and Florida service manager, will be stationed throughout Florida, ready to assist Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) facing potential service disruptions. Equipped with MEVO Anywhere Kits and over twenty Starlink units, INdigital is prepared to restore critical 911 services in areas impacted by the hurricane.

In addition to on-the-ground support, INdigital is maintaining constant communication with its customers, holding calls twice daily to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the week. “We’re doing everything we can to assist our partners during this critical time,” said Eric Hartman, Vice President at INdigital. “We aim to ensure PSAPs are supported in real-time and can serve their communities no matter what.”

The deployment of INdigital’s MEVO Anywhere Kits, along with Starlink satellite internet, offers a resilient solution for 911 centers in affected areas. The MEVO Anywhere Kit is a mobile, IP-based call-handling system that ensures emergency services can continue receiving and processing 911 calls, even in remote or heavily impacted regions. This technology enables full functionality for PSAPs, including location services, mapping, administrative calls, and essential features like call transfer and conferencing. Starlink’s connectivity is crucial in regions where traditional communication lines may be down, ensuring that PSAPs remain operational. NG911 technology plays a pivotal role by allowing this flexibility, enabling real-time data, voice, and video transmission during emergencies.

“Our MEVO Anywhere Kits give PSAPs the ability to operate even in extreme conditions,” said Caleb Branch, VP of Market Management at INdigital. “We’ve deployed everything necessary to support uninterrupted 911 services, with our NSOC team on standby to ensure smooth transitions.”

Bob Brown, CIO at INdigital, emphasized the role of NG911 technology: “Next Generation 911 allows for more robust, flexible systems, and this hurricane response highlights why the switch to NG911 is so critical. The enhanced capabilities ensure 911 services can continue without interruption, providing a lifeline during emergencies.”

As Hurricane Milton approaches, INdigital is fully prepared to support PSAPs in need. Together, we can ensure that every citizen continues to have access to life-saving emergency services.

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Miami International Holdings Participates in the 2024 Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy Initiative during World Investor Week

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PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today ceremoniously rang the opening bell at its Princeton, N.J. headquarters in honor of the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative.

“The importance of financial literacy to support an equitable future for all global investors cannot be overstated and we are pleased to once again participate in this year’s Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative,” said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of MIH. “MIH enthusiastically supports educational initiatives that help pave the way for future investors and we actively partner with schools in our community to empower students with knowledge to help maximize their future financial success.”

The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy ceremony supports the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) World Investor Week (WIW) 2024, a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. This marks the fifth consecutive year that IOSCO and the WFE are working in partnership on the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative. 

Mr. Gallagher added, “In furthering our financial literacy efforts, MIH proudly sponsors the John Lothian News Futures Discovery video series that provides a unique, peer-led learning experience for young investors to learn about futures markets from students at Roosevelt University in Chicago.” 

Additional details and information on the IOSCO WIW 2024 campaign is available at https://www.worldinvestorweek.org. Information on the WFE’s Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2024 campaign is available at https://www.world-exchanges.org/ring-bell-financial-literacy-2024.

About MIAX
MIAX’s parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc., owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), MIAX Sapphire LLC (MIAX SapphireTM), MIAX Futures Exchange, LLC (MIAX FuturesTM), LedgerX LLC d/b/a MIAX Derivatives Exchange (MIAXdxTM), The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) and Dorman Trading, LLC (Dorman Trading).

MIAX, MIAX Pearl, MIAX Emerald and MIAX Sapphire are national securities exchanges registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are enabled by MIAX’s in-house built, proprietary technology. MIAX offers trading of options on all four exchanges as well as cash equities through MIAX Pearl Equities™. The MIAX trading platform was built to meet the high-performance quoting demands of the U.S. options trading industry and is differentiated by throughput, latency, reliability and wire-order determinism. MIAX also serves as the exclusive exchange venue for cash-settled options on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE), a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY).

MIAX Futures is a registered exchange with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and offers trading in a variety of products including Hard Red Spring Wheat Futures. MIAX Futures is a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) under the CFTC, providing DCM and DCO services in an array of asset classes.

MIAXdx is a CFTC regulated exchange and clearinghouse and is registered as a Designated Contract Market (DCM), Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), and Swap Execution Facility (SEF) with the CFTC.

BSX is a fully electronic, vertically integrated international securities market headquartered in Bermuda and organized in 1971. BSX specializes in the listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds, hedge funds, derivative warrants, and insurance linked securities.

Dorman Trading is a full-service Futures Commission Merchant registered with the CFTC.

MIAX’s executive offices and National Operations Center are located in Princeton, N.J., with additional U.S. offices located in Chicago, IL and Miami, FL. MIAX Futures offices are located in Minneapolis, MN. MIAXdx offices are located in Princeton, N.J. BSX offices are located in Hamilton, Bermuda. Dorman Trading offices are located in Chicago, IL.

To learn more about MIAX visit www.miaxglobal.com.

To learn more about MIAX Futures visit www.miaxglobal.com/miax-futures.

To learn more about MIAXdx visit www.miaxdx.com.

To learn more about BSX visit www.bsx.com.

To learn more about Dorman Trading visit www.dormantrading.com.

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The press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company), and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer; solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “may,” “future,” “plan” or “planned,” “will” or “should,” “expected,” “anticipates,” “draft,” “eventually” or “projected.” You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

All third-party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by the Company remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, the Company’s use of third-party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between the owners of these trademarks and the Company. Any references by the Company to third-party trademarks is to identify the corresponding third-party goods and/or services and shall be considered nominative fair use under the trademark law.

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Andy Nybo, SVP, Chief Communications Officer
(609) 955-2091
anybo@miaxglobal.com

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Primis Financial Corp. Provides Progress Report on Filings and Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Requirements

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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) (“Primis” or the “Company”) today provided an update on its delinquent filings and process for regaining compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. On October 4, 2024, Primis filed its restated Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and anticipates filing is Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 on October 11, 2024. The Company is also working diligently to complete its delayed Form 10-Q filings and is targeting filing those by October 31, 2024 at which point the Company will have regained compliance with Nasdaq listing standards. As detailed further below, Primis shares continue to be traded on Nasdaq and the Company does not anticipate any changes in its listing status prior to completion of its filings.

As previously disclosed, Primis was granted a 180-day “exception period” by Nasdaq to complete its delayed filings and regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements with the “exception period” expiring on September 30, 2024. While the Company is making progress on its filings, as evidenced by the filing of its restated Form 10-K for 2022 and imminent filing of Form 10-K for 2023, the Company was unable to complete the delayed filings by September 30, 2024. As expected, on October 3, 2024, the Company received a notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq indicating that the Company’s shares may be delisted due to continued noncompliance with Nasdaq listing rules. On October 8, 2024, the Company appealed Nasdaq’s determination in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rules and requested a hearing (the “Hearing Request”) before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) which normally take places 30 to 45 days from the filing of the appeal. The Hearing Request automatically stayed any suspension of trading through October 23, 2024, and the Company further requested that the temporary stay be extended until the Panel issues a final decision on the matter. The Company believes that it satisfies the standards for the granting of such an extended stay and does not anticipate that the Company’s securities will be suspended or delisted as a result of the Notice.

Nasdaq listing rules require the Company to disclose the specific basis for the Notice, namely the Company’s noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because the Company did not file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”), Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (the “Q1 Form 10-Q”) and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 ( the “Q2 Form 10-Q” and, together with the Q1 Form 10-Q, the “Form 10-Qs”) before the expiration of the 180-day “exception period” that was previously granted by Nasdaq. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires listed companies to timely file all periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq.  As detailed above, the Company continues to work diligently to complete and file the Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs and to regain compliance with the Listing Rules in the near future.

About Primis Financial Corp.

As of June 30, 2024, Primis had $4.0 billion in total assets, $3.3 billion in total loans and $3.3 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through twenty-four full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and provides services to customers through certain online and mobile applications.

Contacts:                                                                

Address:

Dennis J. Zember, Jr., President and CEO               

Primis Financial Corp.

Matthew A. Switzer, EVP and CFO                        

1676 International Drive, Suite 900

Phone: (703) 893-7400                                         

McLean, VA 22102

Primis Financial Corp., NASDAQ Symbol FRST
Website: www.primisbank.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, about the Company that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, a further material delay in the Company’s financial reporting, including as a result of unanticipated factors or factors that the Company currently believes will not cause delay that could cause further delay; the possibility that the ongoing review may identify additional errors or control deficiencies in the Company’s accounting practices; the risk that any restatements may subject us to unanticipated costs or regulatory penalties and could cause investors to lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements; the likelihood that the control deficiencies identified or that may be identified in the future will result in additional material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; the possibility that the Company is unable to regain compliance with, or thereafter continue to comply with, the Nasdaq Listing Rules, or  experience violations of additional Listing Rules; the possibility that Nasdaq may deny the Company’s appeal and delist the Company’s securities; the preliminary nature of the financial information contained herein and the possibility that such results could materially change as they are finalized and audited; the risk of investigations or actions by governmental authorities or regulators and the consequences thereof, including the imposition of penalties; the risk that the Company may become subject to shareowner lawsuits or claims; risks related to our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure controls and procedures in the future, which may adversely affect the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting; the inherent limitations in internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; the scope of any restatement or deficiencies, if any, in internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure controls and procedures may be broader than we currently anticipate; remediation of any potential deficiencies with respect to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure controls and procedures may be complex and time-consuming; and the impact of these matters on the Company’s performance and outlook and other factors contained in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release, and while the Company believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and its statements should not be read to indicate that the Company has conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

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