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
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
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
Financial services
MAI Capital Management, a registered investment advisor, has acquired Summit Financial Advisors, LLC, a boutique advisory practice serving high-net-worth clients and their families. The deal expands MAI's presence in California and strengthens its wealth management capabilities in areas such as equity-based compensation, concentrated stock portfolios, and complex tax
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
Travelers, a leading insurance company, has introduced a new initiative called Risk. Regulation. Resilience. Responsibility., aimed at addressing the challenges of availability and affordability in the insurance marketplace. The multiyear initiative will focus on convening policymakers, insurance agents, brokers, carriers, and consumers to develop solutions to these pressing issues. At
Financial services
Raymond James Financial, Inc., a leading diversified financial services company, has recently welcomed senior financial advisor Andrew Wilson to its employee advisor channel, Raymond James & Associates (RJA). Andrew Wilson, a seasoned executive with over 33 years of financial services industry experience, joins the firm from UBS Financial Services, where
Financial services
Angela Ripley, owner and president of VW Brown Insurance Service in Columbia, Maryland, was installed as the 2025-2026 chair of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big "I") at the Big "I" Fall Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. With over 25 years of experience
Financial services
The Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) has issued a report assigning preliminary ratings to four classes of notes to be issued by Torres Residential DAC, a static Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) transaction backed by Spanish mortgage participations and mortgage transfer certificates. The collateral pool consists of EUR692.7 million
Financial services
The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) has issued a notice of application with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to recover funds diverted from iPro Realty's consumer and commission trust accounts. RECO alleges that former principals Fedele Colucci and Rui J. Alves orchestrated a trust scheme, diverting
Financial services
In a significant move that combines boutique precision with best-in-class technology and support, APT212, a leading SoHo-based luxury real estate brokerage, has officially partnered with Compass. This partnership positions the firm for accelerated growth across New York City's most competitive markets, capitalizing on Compass's powerful platform
Financial services
The ratings agency Fitch has affirmed South Africa's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'BB-', citing weak economic growth prospects, rising government debt, and high poverty and inequality as the country's main credit constraints. Despite these challenges, Fitch noted that South Africa's
