Finance, Banking & Insurance

Payroll, Claims History Drive Business Insurance Premiums

Image
Payroll, Claims History Drive Business Insurance Premiums

Belleville – October 16, 2026 -- Payroll and annual revenue are the first figures insurers review when pricing business coverage, according to a HelloNation article featuring Jerry and Luke Yaekel of Yaekel & Associates Insurance Services Inc. The article states that industry classification matters, but carriers weigh many additional factors before setting premiums.

Payroll and revenue set the baseline for exposure

Payroll indicates workforce size and potential workers' compensation exposure, while revenue reflects business activity and operational scale. As both figures rise, risk may shift, which can change quotes.

Jack Henry First Core Provider to Integrate Google Cloud Ledger

Image
Jack Henry First Core Provider to Integrate Google Cloud Ledger

Monett, Mo. – – October 16, 2026 -- Jack Henry (Nasdaq: JKHY) will become the first core banking technology provider to integrate with Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), giving banks and credit unions a route to offer tokenized deposits.

GCUL is a fully managed, distributed ledger service. Financial institutions use it to tokenize and transfer money and assets on a shared, real-time record with programmable, 24/7 settlement.

Community lenders face growing pressure from large banks and fintechs

Jack Henry says consumer and business expectations are shifting toward real-time, programmable financial experiences. Community and regional institutions face growing competition from large banks and fintech providers. The company says tokenized deposit infrastructure inside its ecosystem lets these institutions explore new transactional use cases and enhance digital experiences.

Capitol Federal Financial Sets Jan. 26, 2027 Annual Meeting

Image
Capitol Federal Financial Sets Jan. 26, 2027 Annual Meeting

Topeka – – October 16, 2026 -- Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on Tuesday, January 26, 2027, with a voting record date of December 4, 2026.

Stockholders of record on December 4, 2026 will be eligible to vote

Only holders on the record date can vote at the January session. The gap between the record date and the meeting is 53 days.

The Company is the holding company for Capitol Federal Savings Bank. The announcement contained no agenda items, director nominees or proposals.

Pre-1988 bad debt recapture could constrain dividend capacity

The Company's forward-looking statements cite potential pre-1988 bad debt recapture as a risk. The Company says recapture, together with the future earnings and capital levels of the Bank, could affect its ability to pay dividends in line with its dividend policies. The release gives no estimate of the amount involved.

Devonian Leaves NYSE American Listing Date Open After Third Update

Image
Devonian Leaves NYSE American Listing Date Open After Third Update

Quebec City – October 16, 2026 -- Devonian Health Group Inc. (TSXV: GSD; OTCQB: DVHGF) has not set a revised trading start date or closing date for its planned U.S. initial public offering on the NYSE American, according to its third update on the process since July 27, 2026.

Devonian keeps ThinkEquity on the NYSE American IPO preparations

The company said it continues to work with ThinkEquity on the steps needed to complete the offering and list its common shares and warrants on the NYSE American. The proposed ticker symbols are "DHGR" for the shares and "DHGR WS" for the warrants.

The latest statement follows earlier updates dated August 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026. Devonian said it will announce the revised trading and closing dates by press release once they are determined.

Health In Tech Sets Nov. 10 Virtual Annual Meeting for Stockholders

Image
Health In Tech Sets Nov. 10 Virtual Annual Meeting for Stockholders

Stuart, Fla. – October 16, 2026 -- Health In Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIT) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET via live virtual webcast.

Stockholders of record as of Sept. 18 can vote and submit questions electronically

Holders of Health In Tech stock at the close of business on September 18, 2026, the Record Date, are eligible to vote their shares electronically during the meeting. They can also submit questions live during the session.

Eligible stockholders join through the company's designated virtual meeting portal at cleartrustonline.com/HIT.

Guests can attend in listen-only mode without a control number

Non-stockholders may access the 2026 Annual Meeting in listen-only mode. Guests do not need a control number to join.

Rareview, Tuttle Launch HOID Humanoid Robotics ETF

Image
Rareview, Tuttle Launch HOID Humanoid Robotics ETF

Las Vegas – October 16, 2026 -- Rareview Capital LLC and Tuttle Capital Management have launched the Tuttle - Rareview Humanoid Robotics ETF (HOID), an actively managed fund that targets both humanoid robot developers and the technologies inside them.

HOID splits the robotics supply chain into "Brains" and "Body"

The strategy covers the "Brains": artificial intelligence, software and semiconductors. It also covers the "Body": sensors, actuators, batteries and other essential components. The fund extends beyond robot manufacturers to the suppliers behind them.

HOID may hold U.S. and international companies. These include firms in commercial production and those building fully functional prototypes that are moving toward commercialization. Portfolio weights are rebalanced at least quarterly.

MSC Income Fund to Report Q3 2026 Results on November 5

Image
MSC Income Fund to Report Q3 2026 Results on November 5

HOUSTON – October 16, 2026 -- MSC Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MSIF) will release its third quarter 2026 results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after the financial markets close, the Houston-based fund said on October 16.

MSC Income Fund schedules Q3 call for November 6 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Management will hold a conference call on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, the morning after the release. The call will be broadcast live by phone and over the Internet, and investors can join by phone or audio webcast.

Fund discloses no financial metrics ahead of the release

The announcement gives no preliminary figures, guidance or portfolio data for the quarter. Investors will have to wait for the November 5 release for results.

Mubadala Closes $6.2B Clear Channel Deal; AT&T Exits Mexico

Image
Mubadala Closes $6.2B Clear Channel Deal; AT&T Exits Mexico

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Mubadala Capital has completed its acquisition of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, a transaction valued at approximately $6.2 billion, after receiving all applicable regulatory approvals and the approval of Clear Channel stockholders.

AT&T sells Mexico unit to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings

AT&T agreed to sell AT&T Mexico to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings. The company said the sale sharpens its focus and capital allocation on building the strongest network in the United States through continued fiber and 5G investment.

Workday to buy C1.ai to manage identity for people and AI agents

Workday agreed to acquire C1.ai, an agentic identity platform. Workday said the deal will let it give every person and AI agent the right access from the day they join to the day they leave.

Harford Mutual's Jeffrey Rink Joins Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Board

Image
Harford Mutual's Jeffrey Rink Joins Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Board

Bel Air – October 16, 2026 -- Jeffrey S. Rink, Executive Vice President of Harford Mutual Insurance Group, has joined the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Board, adding a healthcare philanthropy role to a career spanning more than 35 years in insurance.

Rink brings 17 years of Harford Mutual experience to the foundation board

Rink joined Harford Mutual in 2009 and has served as Executive Vice President since 2021. The company credits him with helping guide its strategic growth and community engagement efforts during his tenure.

Prior board roles include presidency of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region's governing board

Rink previously served on The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region's Foundation Board. He also held leadership positions on its Governing Board, including Vice President and President.

He also volunteers with Harford Family House, where he serves on the Annual Golf Outing Committee.

WTIC Oil Token Lists on LMAX Digital for Institutional Trading

Image
WTIC Oil Token Lists on LMAX Digital for Institutional Trading

Larkspur, Calif. – October 16, 2026 -- Energy Substantiation has listed WTIC, a token backed 1:1 by physical WTI crude oil, on LMAX Digital, giving institutional investors spot access to physically backed crude through a regulated digital asset venue. LMAX Digital is part of LMAX Group.

LMAX Digital joins Uniswap and BingX as a WTIC trading venue

The listing adds an institutional execution venue to a WTIC ecosystem that already includes Uniswap and BingX. Energy Substantiation says it broadens access to physical crude oil through digital asset markets.

Each WTIC token represents one barrel of WTI crude and is backed 1:1 by verified physical WTI inventory. The underlying oil remains in established commercial custody, with independent verification of the physical backing.