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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the October issue, Best’s Review explores executives' ideas on where technology will take the insurance industry over the next decade.Interviews with three industry leaders reveal a common hope that in a world of increasingly automated processes, their services will actually be more personalized than ever. Read more in “Beyond Automation: How AI, Telematics and Emerging Tech Are Reshaping Insurance.”Best’s Review is AM Best’s monthly insurance magazine, coverin

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced the election of Alexander Vollert to its Board of Directors. Vollert brings more than two decades of leadership experience across global financial services, with deep expertise in technology, operations, and large-scale transformation. Most recently, Vollert served as Group Chief Operating Officer of AXA and Chief Executive Officer of AXA Group Operations, where he led approximately 10,000 employees across 18 countrie

CHICAGO & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fathom Digital Manufacturing Expands Aerospace and Defense Platform with Three Strategic Acquisitions

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FB Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: FBK), parent company of FirstBank, reported net income of $60.2 million, or $1.20 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $1.13 in the previous quarter and $0.43 in the third quarter of last year. Adjusted net income* was $60.9 million, or $1.21 per diluted common share, compared to $1.14 in the previous quarter and $1.07 in the third quarter of last year. The Company ended the third

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture has acquired Sagacity, strengthening Accenture Song’s capacity to deliver AI-powered customer reinvention at scale.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns (PJP Investments Group), has partnered with Blink to bring a mobile-first digital experience to its 1,300-strong workforce.

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experian® Health today announced the addition of income and employment verification capabilities to Patient Financial Clearance.

CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a time when Americans are navigating economic uncertainty, Forbright Bank's 2026 Savings Survey identifies recurring money trends and habits that can build greater financial resilience amidst an everchanging economic backdrop. Across a survey of more than 3,200 Americans nationwide, respondents identified four strategies that help build financial wellness: saving regularly, budgeting, reducing unnecessary spending, and paying down debt. The survey also foun

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Tracker introduces a new brand and TrackerAI agents to take admin off recruiters' desks via a single platform to run the whole recruitment lifecycle.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Averon Group, a national HVAC distribution platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, today announced its investment in Control Equipment Company (“CEC”), a Utah-based distributor of HVAC controls, building automation systems, and replacement parts. The investment extends Averon’s geographic reach into the Intermountain West as the company builds a national network of independent distributors serving HVAC and mechanical contractors, as well as facility managers. Based in

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apella Wealth (“Apella”), a financial advisory and wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and businesses, announced that Blue Spark Capital Advisors LLC (“Blue Spark”) has joined the firm. With offices in New York City and Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the addition of Blue Spark further strengthens Apella’s presence in the Northeast and adds to the firm’s growing national footprint. Led by Founder and CEO Maura Griffin, CFP®, MBA, Blue Sp

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #O2Investment--O2 Investment Partners is pleased to announce that it has made an investment in and partnered with Frank A. Macchione Paving Plus.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semrush, an Adobe company and the leading brand visibility platform, today announced the latest edition of its 2026 AI Visibility Index at Spotlight London, expanding its flagship research with a dedicated comparison on how major AI platforms surface brands and sources in the UK and US. The findings show that there is no single, global approach by which AI visibility is achieved. The brands that AI platforms mention, the sources they cite, and the level of consistency b

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amsterdam & Partners LLP will hold a press conference in central London tomorrow, on the morning of Wednesday 14 October 2026, on investor risk in Central Asia, with a particular focus on the case of Uktam Xasanov, CEO of fintech platform Solfy, who has been held in detention in Uzbekistan since March 2026 following a commercial dispute with the National Bank for Uzbekistan. Robert Amsterdam, Founder and Managing Partner of Amsterdam & Partners, and internationa

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emissary Partners appoints Guy Hudson, Kristen Katulis, Brian Katulis and Hyuktae Kwon as senior advisors, strengthening its family office work.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced that it has received approval of its Application to Prepare from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), which allows the company to begin formal preparations to establish a domestic bankcard clearing institution in China. This marks an important milestone toward the company serving China’s domestic payments market. “The approval of our Application to Prepare marks a significant step forward in Visa’s

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Character Technologies Inc. (“Character.ai” or the “Company”), a pioneering artificial intelligence entertainment platform, today announced that it has commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) to facilitate a value-maximizing sale of all or substantially all of its assets (the “Sale Process”). The Company intends to continue operating its platform as it conducts the Sale Process. Before the

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Devin McGranahan, and Chief Financial Officer, Matt Cagwin, will host a webcast and conference call to discuss third quarter 2026 results on November 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued before the call. The webcast and presentation will be available at https://ir.westernunion.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly aft

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until December 7, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against The Chemours Company (“Chemours” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CC), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between February 20, 2026 and August 4, 2026, inclusive (t

TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cvent today announced the launch of the Cvent Center for Event Insights™. Working uniquely at the intersection of events, hospitality and technology, the goal of this new leadership initiative is to unlock research, best practices and ideas that move the industry forward. “In the age of AI, technology is rapidly reshaping how people connect, plan, and create unforgettable experiences,” said Amy Lucia, Chief Marketing Officer at Cvent. “We want event, marketing, and