Public utilities
WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy's application for licensure as an agent, broker, or consultant (ABC) under Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act has been granted by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The Commission had previously denied the application on November 30, 2023, but after a Request for
Financial services
Pakistan's Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDC) is expected to recover approximately Rs80 billion from the Uch Power Plant as part of the country's ongoing circular debt resolution for the power sector. The company's CFO, Anas Farook, made this announcement at the Pakistan
Financial services
Isabella-Rose and her pony Lennie have qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) after winning the Working Pony class at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star qualifier at Arena UK in Lincolnshire. The pair's victory came despite Isabella's personal challenges, including
Financial services
Interactive Brokers, a global electronic broker-dealer, has agreed to pay $11,832,136 to settle apparent violations of multiple Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs. The violations occurred over a period of almost eight years, from 2017 to 2024, and involved providing brokerage and investment services to customers
Financial services
Zarra Wealth Management, a financial services firm from Long Island, has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform, bringing with it approximately $270 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets. The team of advisors, consisting of Christopher Zarra, James Kelly, and Michele Welch, has a
Financial services
Insurance broker Hannah Rolston of Kootenay Insurance shared her experience of dealing with phone calls from clients who lost their homes, businesses, and everything in one day due to wildfires. The calls were emotionally draining, and Rolston remembers a client who came in with all her belongings in a garbage
Financial services
Equine businesses, such as boarding stables, riding schools, and equine event venues, require a healthy dose of intentional and strategic risk management to ensure their well-being. Insurance plays a critical role in protecting business assets, safeguarding against liability, and facilitating continuity of business operations in the event of loss or
Financial services
Performance Brokerage Services, the largest dealership brokerage firm in North America, has announced the purchase of Gengras Volkswagen of Plainville in Connecticut from Gengras Motor Cars Inc to Christopher Tornaquindici and Brian Boland. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for the company, which has advised on the sale of nearly
Financial services
The Nigerian insurance industry has welcomed the signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 into law, viewing it as a crucial catalyst for significant market growth and enhanced financial inclusion. The Act aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision of building a $1 trillion economy
Financial services
The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has made a strategic move by appointing Michael Spirakis as its National Sales Training and Development Leader. Spirakis brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a proven track record of driving organic growth through producer development. His expertise will focus on
Financial services
Axis Securities has positioned Suzlon Energy on its watchlist with a "Buy" call, citing the company's expanding order book, execution capacity, and the government's renewed focus on renewable energy as key drivers. The brokerage firm has set a target price of Rs 72 for
Financial services
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has established strict regulations for electricity brokers, requiring registration with the Commission under Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) Section 39.3555. Brokerage services include providing advice or procurement services to retail electric customers, and registration is mandatory for any person that provides such services
