Finance, Banking & Insurance

Hong Kong – September 22, 2026 -- Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH; HKEX: 6686) hosted its 2026 Global Investor Summit in Hong Kong, gathering investment professionals from Global Infrastructure Partners (a part of BlackRock), Macquarie Asset Management, Bridgepoint, HarbourVest Partners and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management to discuss AI-driven shifts in global asset allocation for Chinese high-net-worth families.

Noah pairs global manager network with AI to systematize investment judgment

The summit, themed "The Year of Realization: A New Chapter in Global Allocation," was organized jointly with Noah's global asset allocation platform, Olive Asset Management. Noah said its ongoing investments in funds worldwide have built long-term relationships with managers and accumulated underlying research data, which the company now combines with AI tools to validate investment judgments for client portfolios.

Seoul, South Korea – September 22, 2026 -- Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding with Fireblocks to build secure onchain infrastructure for Korea's emerging digital asset market, with stablecoins as an initial focus area.

Three parties will test stablecoin distribution frameworks through proof-of-concept trials

Under the agreement, Kakao Pay, Kakao Bank and Fireblocks will jointly explore business opportunities based on Korea's market conditions and infrastructure demand. The companies plan to design digital asset distribution frameworks tailored to Korea's regulatory, security, and service requirements, then run proof-of-concept tests to validate their applicability.

Sydney – September 22, 2026 -- TMGM Group has extended its sponsorship of Chelsea Football Club into a fourth year, expanding its regional rights to include the Middle East alongside its existing Asia-Pacific footprint.

TMGM branding appeared on Chelsea's FA Cup shirts for the first time in club history in 2026

The milestone marked the highest-profile moment yet in the three-year partnership. TMGM also joined Chelsea's 2026 Asia-Pacific Pre-Season Tour as an Official Partner, securing open training access, pitch-side presence and post-match tunnel experiences for clients.

Toronto – September 22, 2026 -- Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) will redeem all $500 million principal amount of its outstanding Series 2021-1 Subordinated Unsecured 2.46% Fixed/Floating Debentures on September 22, 2026, funding the buyback entirely from existing cash and liquid assets.

Sun Life exercises its call option on 2.46% debentures ahead of rate reset

The Debentures become redeemable at Sun Life's option on or after September 22, 2026, at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. The insurer confirmed it intends to exercise this option on that exact date, with formal notice to be delivered to Debenture holders under the terms of the governing trust indenture.

Toronto – September 22, 2026 -- Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) will have 8,000,000 Class A Non-cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 10R issued and outstanding as of September 22, 2026, after a share conversion process eliminated its floating-rate Series 11QR class entirely.

Denver – September 22, 2026 -- EverPeak Insurance has launched a direct-to-customer workers' compensation insurance offering in Georgia, with policies starting at $18 a month and instant certificates of insurance issued upon purchase.

Georgia marks EverPeak's first state expansion of its direct digital insurance model

The move extends a channel built on EverPeak's Colorado-based partnership with Pinnacol Assurance, bringing an online quote-and-purchase process to Georgia small businesses without phone calls or paperwork delays. EverPeak said it plans to launch the direct channel in additional states.

Atlanta – September 22, 2026 -- Corgi, an AI-native insurance carrier, has appointed Stuart Wilkinson as its new Vice President of State Government Affairs, bringing more than 15 years of legislative and regulatory experience to the company as it expands its insurance platform across multiple U.S. states.

Wilkinson joins from PrizePicks, where he led government affairs during a period of rapid company growth

Before that role, Wilkinson served as Deputy Director of External Affairs in the Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and as Deputy Director of Transition for the Georgians First Committee. He also worked as a Vice President at McGuireWoods Consulting, representing corporate and nonprofit clients on legislative and regulatory matters.

Gloucester, Va. – September 22, 2026 -- Flexent, a national provider of invoice factoring and asset-based lending, grew total client funding by more than $14 million in the second quarter, backing businesses in transportation and logistics, precision manufacturing, IT consulting, healthcare transportation, and wholesale distribution.

New client deals ranged from $200,000 to $1.5 million across five sectors

A transportation and logistics company specializing in interstate freight hauling received $1.5 million to expand its fleet and cover operating capital as it adds routes and customers. A precision manufacturer serving embedded computing, aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, and medical markets received $750,000 to raise production capacity in machining, sheet metal fabrication, and engineered metal components.

Oak Brook, Ill. – September 22, 2026 -- David Glawe will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in October, concluding a six-year tenure leading the insurance industry's anti-fraud nonprofit.

Board Chairman Confirms Departure and Thanks Glawe for Six Years of Service

Nick Seminara, Chairman of the NICB Board of Governors, confirmed the departure and credited Glawe's contributions to the organization's mission over the past six years.

Glawe Cites Collaboration With Insurers, Law Enforcement as Key Achievement

Glawe said the work brought together the insurance industry, law enforcement, and partners to fight insurance fraud and crime while protecting the public.

Manama – September 21, 2026 -- Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha will join the speaker lineup of Fintech Forward 2026, set for October 7-8 at Exhibition World Bahrain under the theme "Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure."

Saha brings athlete-to-entrepreneur pedigree to Bahrain's flagship fintech forum

The former France international, who won the Champions League and two Premier League titles during a career spanning Manchester United, Everton, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, also holds a World Cup silver medal. Saha founded KiiMasters, a venture converting athlete influence into measurable social impact, and AxisStars, a private networking platform for professional athletes now valued at £4.3 billion.