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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of CICA Life Insurance Company of America (CICA). The outlook of the FSR is stable. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect CICA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business prof

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. If you currently own NAPCO stock and acquired shares on or before November 7, 2022, you may be able to seek corporate governance reforms, the return of funds back to the company, a court-approved financial incentive award, or other relief and benefits. Please click he

SENECA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (OTCQX: OFED) (the “Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, announced today that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be payable to stockholders of record as of November 6, 2025, and will be paid on or about November 20, 2025. About Oconee Federal Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (OTCQX: OFED) is the holding

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of the property/casualty (P/C) members of Houston Casualty Group. The lead P/C members are headquartered in Houston, TX, except for HCC Reinsurance Company Limited (Hamilton, Bermuda). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of “aa+” (Superior) of HCC Life Insurance Company (HCC Li

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 14,538 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level III CFA® Program exam in August 2025, 50 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today. Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO of CFA Institute, comments: “The CFA charter stands as a globally recognized signal of knowledge, expertise, and a commitment to ethics in the investment profession. Employe

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. If you currently own Plug stock and acquired shares on or before January 19, 2022, you may be able to seek corporate governance reforms, the return of funds back to the company, a court-approved financial incentive award, or other relief and benefits. Please click here to learn more ab

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keaton & Sams Wealth Management has entered into a strategic partnership with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC (“Concurrent”) as the firm embarks on its move to independence. Led by founding managing partners Bill Keaton and Alfred Sams, the team oversees more than $1.3 billion in client assets, bringing Concurrent’s total assets under management to over $15 billion. Previously affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, Keaton & Sams made the decisi

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” (Superior) of Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company and its affiliate, Tokio Marine Specialty Insurance Company (both headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA), which operate under a pooling agreement, collectively referred to as Philadelphia Insurance Companies (Philadelphia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflec

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. (FICOH) (Honolulu, HI) and its reinsured subsidiaries, collectively referred to as First of Hawaii Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings). The ratings reflect First of Hawaii Group’s bal

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best Managing Director Greg Williams appears as the featured guest in the current episode of Canadian Underwriter’s “What’s on Dec?” podcast to provide an outlook for Canada’s property/casualty (P/C) insurance sector. During the episode, Williams discusses some of the key risks affecting Canada’s P/C market, including record catastrophe losses, the potential for regulation of managing general agents, evolving issues around artificial intelligence and pressures

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPB Capital Partners, a leading alternative investment provider for private wealth advisors, announced a new partnership with Cambrian Asset Management, Inc. ("Cambrian"), a quantitative investment firm focused on digital assets based in California. With this joint effort, Cambrian’s institutional-grade digital asset strategy is now available through PPB’s Capital Markets Solutions platform, providing RIAs and private wealth firms access to a disciplined, ris

IRVINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-Caliber announced enhancements to its Multifamily Bridge Loan Program to help borrowers close before year-end with rates in the low to mid-6% range.

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce it has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Women™ by Fortune and Great Place To Work® for the eighth time in the Firm’s history. “We pride ourselves on being a people-first culture,” said Ginny B. Kissling, President Americas and Chief Operating Officer. “Receiving this recognition is a testament to the intentional and sustained efforts we’ve made to foster a workplace where wo

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. If you currently own Norfolk stock and acquired shares on or before October 28, 2020, you may be able to seek corporate governance reforms, the return of funds back to the company, a court-approved financial incentive award, or other relief and benefits. Please click here to

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) (the Company) today announced that it will issue its financial results press release for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (5:00 p.m. Atlantic Time) on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The press release and Assured Guaranty Ltd.'s Financial Supplement for September 30, 2025 will be available in the Investor Information section of the Company's website located at AssuredGuaranty.com. The Company

MCKINNEY, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #eliteauctions--A car collector’s dream estate with an auto showroom for 20+ vehicles in the gated Paradise Ranch Community, McKinney, Texas, goes to auction Nov. 7.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semrush (NYSE: SEMR), the leading online visibility management SaaS platform, today announced the launch of its Enterprise Partner Program (Program), a global strategic initiative that expands Semrush’s enterprise footprint and creates new growth opportunities for marketing agencies and their clients, creating a new revenue channel both for Semrush and its partners. The Program empowers certified partners to sell, service, and scale with Semrush, using Semrush’s full su

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading working capital provider has invested $60M in North Carolina businesses and creates over 20 new roles to support U.S. growth

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton today announced the launch of two new actively managed international equity ETFs designed to provide investors with distinct approaches to accessing global opportunities outside the United States – Putnam International Stock ETF (NYSE: PGRI) and Templeton International Insights ETF (NYSE: TINS). “These launches represent the continued evolution of Franklin Templeton’s active ETF platform and our commitment to offering investors access to hi

PARIS & ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Today, Questel launched its new AI-assisted Sophia Platform which includes Sophia Search, Document, Query and Lab solutions.