Iowa’s homeowners are facing rising insurance premiums, a trend seen across the United States, according to Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen. He attributes the price hikes to an increase in extreme weather events, which are causing more widespread damage and forcing insurance companies to reassess their policies. Events such as derechos, straight-line winds, and heavier […]

As premiums climb and federal subsidies expire, many Texans are facing tough decisions about their health insurance. At the Prosper Health Coverage Center in South Austin, specialists and volunteers are assisting people through the enrollment process for health insurance via the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace throughout November. Approximately 4 million Texans are currently enrolled […]

FDH Bank plc has donated K150 million to the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Endowment Fund to assist disadvantaged students and strengthen the university’s long-term sustainability. Speaking at the donation ceremony in Blantyre on Tuesday, FDH Bank’s Managing Director, Noel Mkulichi, highlighted the bank’s ongoing commitment to empowering Malawi’s youth through education, […]

India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a five-for-one stock split, its first since September 2010. The move, revealed on Friday, comes as the bank celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. The split is intended to make the bank’s shares more accessible and to encourage greater participation from retail investors. Following the announcement, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s […]

Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) has announced its earnings results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025, with steady growth across key financial indicators. In the third quarter, Maybank reported a net interest income of MYR 3,268.03 million, an increase from MYR 3,108.32 million in the same period last year. Net income […]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide up to €800 million in funding to support Edison’s efforts to drive Italy’s energy transition. This significant financial boost will be delivered through a series of loan agreements, with the first €200 million deal signed today in a meeting between EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Edison […]

Gold prices declined in the international market on Thursday as the stronger US dollar and reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December put downward pressure on the market. According to a Reuters report, spot gold fell by 0.4% to 4,063.81 dollars per ounce during mid-session trading. US gold futures for December delivery […]