General News

Singapore – – September 29, 2026 -- The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) has appointed Professor Lawrence Loh, Associate Professor Eugene K.B. Tan, Professor Louis Chen and Ms Farah Jaafar as Executive Fellows, while elevating Distinguished Professor Patrick H. M. Loh to Co-Founder.

RFI expands leadership bench as digital finance regulation intensifies

The nonprofit, based in Singapore, said the appointments deepen its expertise in law, governance, digital policy and cross-border capital markets as regulators and institutions push to ground digital asset, AI and cross-border payment innovation in legal and ethical frameworks.

Las Vegas – September 29, 2026 -- Aristocrat Gaming secured three top honors at the Global Gaming Awards Americas, including Class 2 and Class 3 Land-Based Supplier of the Year and Slot of the Year for MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks.

Aristocrat extends eight-year winning streak in land-based supplier category

The company has now claimed the Class 3 Land-Based Supplier of the Year title for eight consecutive years and Slot of the Year for the same eighth-year streak. The Class 2 award marks the second straight year Aristocrat has topped that category.

CEO cites product performance as driver of repeat recognition

Craig Toner, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, said the recognition reflects the company's focus on developing products and experiences that drive measurable performance outcomes for casino operators.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- Rodan + Fields, the skincare brand founded by dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, has committed $350,000 to Girls Inc. to fund scholarships and career-readiness programming for young women pursuing STEM entrepreneurship.

The investment splits into a $100,000 Rodan + Fields Futures Scholarship and a $250,000 contribution to Girls Inc.'s Project Accelerate, a college and career readiness program. The commitment marks the start of a year-long partnership running through 2026, with scholarship announcements and mentorship milestones to follow.

Providence, Rhode Island – September 29, 2026 -- Applications are open now for Year Up United's Customer Experience career pathway in Providence, set to begin September 29, 2026, coinciding with a 20-year employer partnership with Citizens that has placed more than 400 interns since 2005.

Rhode Island's labor market weakens despite August job gains

Data from the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training shows 12,500 fewer residents employed than a year ago, even as the state added jobs in August. Labor force participation continues to shrink, tightening the on-ramp for young adults entering the workforce without a bachelor's degree.

Austin, Texas – September 29, 2026 -- Saigon Hustle, a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant concept backed by private equity firm Savory Fund, has grown to three locations across the Houston market through a growth marketing partnership with Walden Media Group (WMG).

WMG scales Saigon Hustle from single unit to three-location Houston operation

WMG, a growth marketing agency, has led paid and organic digital acquisition, creative production, brand identity, social media, and go-to-market strategy for Saigon Hustle since engaging with the brand. The partnership has taken the concept from one restaurant to a multi-unit operation in Houston, with Savory Fund providing the operational, financial, and strategic infrastructure to support the expansion.

Naples, Fla. – September 29, 2026 -- Beasley Media Group has secured a multiyear deal to become the official year-round audio partner of the Vegas Golden Knights, adding English- and Spanish-language broadcast rights and expanded digital programming to its Las Vegas radio portfolio. The VGK Radio Network is presented by Lee's Discount Liquor.

X 107.9 becomes flagship as Beasley splits English and Spanish broadcast rights

Under the agreement, X 107.9 (KVGS FM) will serve as the Golden Knights' official English-language flagship, while 105.7 Maxima (KOAS FM) becomes the Spanish-language radio home. X 107.9 will air all Golden Knights games during the 2026-27 season, with Dan D'Uva on play-by-play and Gary Lawless on analysis marking their 10th season together. Doug Lattuca will host pregame, postgame and intermission coverage on X 107.9, while Jesus Lopez and Alex Romo return to call games in Spanish on 105.7 Maxima.

Chicago – September 29, 2026 -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has elected five new Board members and named Sherry Chan, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA, as President Elect and Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 term, positioning her to become the organization's 79th President and Chair.

Five actuaries join the SOA Board for the 2026-2027 term

The newly elected Board members are Jessica Dang, FSA, FCIA, Ph.D.; Murshid Kuttihassan, FSA, MAAA, CERA, FCIA, FIA, CFA, FRM; Taylor Pickett, FSA, MAAA; Greg Warren, FSA, MAAA, FCA; and Andy Wieduwilt, FSA, MAAA. All will assume duties following the SOA ImpACT Annual Conference at the end of October 2026.

Mississauga, ON – September 29, 2026 -- Kye Pharmaceuticals ranked No. 105 on Report on Business magazine's 2026 list of Canada's Top Growing Companies, posting three-year revenue growth of 264%.

Kye secures second consecutive year on the Globe and Mail growth ranking

The Mississauga, Ontario-based specialty pharmaceutical company previously appeared on the 2025 edition of the list, marking its second straight year of recognition. The 2026 ranking included 376 companies in total, each qualifying through a voluntary application process and targeted revenue thresholds based on three-year growth performance.

Worcester, Mass. – September 28, 2026 -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) has secured a spot on TIME's World's Best Companies list for the fourth consecutive year and on Forbes' America's Best Insurance Companies list for the sixth year running.

TIME evaluated firms generating at least $100 million in revenue using data from roughly 200,000 global survey participants

The TIME rankings assessed revenue growth, employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency, with environmental, social and governance practices factored into the scoring alongside verified employee feedback and recommendations.

Corona, Calif. – September 28, 2026 -- Boudreau Pipeline Corporation will host its 10th Annual Charity Car & Bike Show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, directing 100% of proceeds to two local nonprofits: the California Homebuilding Foundation's Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) Program and Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy in Norco.

Event proceeds fund construction workforce training for high school students

The BITA program delivers hands-on construction education to California high schoolers, offering OSHA 10 training, scholarships, and work-ready grants for tools and boots as students enter jobsites. Jill Herman, Executive Director of the California Homebuilding Foundation, said the underground utility contractor's decade-long event has created consistent opportunities for students pursuing homebuilding and skilled-trades careers.