Financial services
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has established regulations for electricity brokers, mandating that any person providing brokerage services for compensation or other consideration register as a broker with the commission. This registration applies to individuals and firms that offer advice or procurement services to retail electric customers, helping them
Financial services
Cardinalstone, a leading player in Nigeria's capital market, has been recognised as Africa's Best Broker at the 2025 Euromoney Capital Market Awards. The firm's client-focused brokerage solutions have enabled it to maintain its position as Nigeria's top stockbroker for three consecutive years,
Financial services
Dana Investment Advisors, a boutique asset management firm with over four decades of experience, has announced the launch of two new actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in partnership with Tidal Financial Group. The Dana Unconstrained Equity ETF (DUNK) and the Dana Concentrated Dividend ETF (DIVE) represent an expansion of Dana&
Financial services
Ethio Re, a small reinsurance company in Ethiopia, has been affirmed with a stable outlook by A.M. Best Company, Inc. The company's strong balance sheet and adequate operating performance have been highlighted by A.M. Best, despite its limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management. Ethio
Financial services
Carleton Forrester, a seasoned financial professional, has joined the Private Wealth Management division of Arkansas-based financial services firm Stephens as Managing Director and Senior Partner of the Forrester & Holmes Group. Based in Stephens' Atlanta office, Forrester will lead the group alongside Senior Vice President William Holmes. Forrester'
Financial services
TIAA Wealth Management & Advice Solutions has announced the launch of new securities-backed lending and digital estate planning services through partnerships with The Bancorp Bank and Trust & Will. These new offerings expand TIAA's holistic wealth management capabilities, addressing the diverse and evolving needs of clients. The Securities-Backed
Financial services
United Energy Group Limited (the "Company"), a leading player in the global upstream oil and gas sector, has received a positive credit rating from Fitch Ratings. On 15 September 2025, Fitch assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of "BB-" with a stable outlook to the Company.
Financial services
QCR Holdings, Inc., a $9.2 billion-asset multi-bank holding company, has received a rating of BBB- with a Stable Outlook for its subordinated notes issued in two separate debt offerings. The notes, totaling $70 million, will be used to retire existing debt and have a callable feature on specific anniversary
Financial services
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Ontario has taken enforcement action against Hinkson, the President and designated agent of Ocean West, for alleged contraventions of the Insurance Act. The FSRA alleges that Hinkson and Ocean West's conduct affords reasonable grounds for belief that they are not suitable
Financial services
Stephens, an independent financial services firm, has made a significant move in its Atlanta presence by welcoming Carlton Forrester as Managing Director and Senior Partner of the Forrester & Holmes Group. Forrester brings a wealth of expertise in working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, and his addition underscores the firm&
Financial services
El Orouba Securities Brokerage, a key player in Egypt's non-bank financial services sector, has shown steady performance in its stock value for the year to date, with no change in its price percentage. As of September 16, 2025, the stock is traded on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) under
Financial services
The Government of New South Wales has maintained its Triple-A credit rating, with global ratings agency Fitch citing the Minns Labor Government's transparent reporting and disciplined medium-term planning as key factors. The agency's assessment affirms the government's debt reduction strategy, which has resulted in
