Financial services
Realty Executives International, a leading real estate brokerage, has announced the full consolidation of its Arizona real estate presence under a unified ownership structure. This strategic move unifies the Phoenix and Yuma markets with existing Tucson, Northern Arizona, and White Mountains markets, creating a statewide network of 24 office locations
Financial services
Chris Heller, one of the most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, has joined eXp Realty, a cloud-based, agent-centric brokerage, bringing his powerhouse team and decades of experience to the table. Heller's team has consistently sold over 100 homes annually for the past three decades, totaling over
Financial services
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a two-year delay in the effective date of the investment adviser anti-money laundering rule (IA AML Rule), pushing it back from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028. This delay is intended to allow FinCEN to revisit the scope and substance of
Financial services
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") has announced its intention to postpone the effective date for its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism programs ("AML/CFT Rules") for investment advisers. The new deadline will be January 1, 2028, a two-year extension from the original January 1, 2026, deadline.
Financial services
A new wave of high-risk, high-reward crypto ventures are emerging in the digital assets market, three years after a market crash triggered a wave of insolvencies for lenders. These ventures are offering unbacked, short-term loans to individuals, leveraging advanced technologies like AI and blockchain to reduce risk. The loans, often
Financial services
Philip Brown, a seasoned expert in global compliance frameworks and financial services, has joined Bitcoin Depot as its new Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, Brown will oversee all aspects of the company's compliance program, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) protocols, transaction monitoring, and
Financial services
FalconX, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker, has announced its expansion into Latin America, marking a significant step in strengthening the region's institutional digital asset ecosystem. The company has already begun working with some of Latin America's largest financial institutions, including BTG Pactual and Mercado
Financial services
SEI Investments Co. is purchasing Stratos Wealth Holdings, the parent company of several registered investment advisories, for approximately $527 million in cash. This transaction is expected to help SEI grow by tapping into Stratos' business model, which supports affiliated RIAs in its network. As part of the deal, SEI
Financial services
B Investments Holding, a non-bank financial services company listed on the Egyptian Exchange, has demonstrated notable market performance, with a year-to-date (YTD) price change of 18.15% as of July 28, 2025. The company's stock price fluctuated throughout the year, with a high of 40 Egyptian Pounds on
Financial services
Over the past three decades, Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) have played a pivotal role in extending financial services to underbanked regions across the Global South. Supported by bilateral and multilateral donors, these institutions have helped democratize access to finance, particularly in rural areas and among low-income populations. However, recent trends
Financial services
As financial planners and advisors work with clients to manage their finances, creating a budget can be an effective starting point, but sometimes, even with the best planning, clients may fall short of their goals. This is often due to the tendency to inaccurately estimate discretionary spending. Stephanie Holmes-Winton, founder
Financial services
QALA For Financial Investments, a leading player in the Egyptian non-bank financial services sector, has demonstrated a substantial year-over-year price increase according to data from the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). The company's price opened the year at EGP 2.25 and closed at EGP 2.99 as of July
