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Beijing to Inject Billions Into Banks, Insurers to Boost Growth

The fresh cash injection could help ease a squeeze on margins, bolster safety nets against bad loans and encourage increased lending.

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How Billions in Iranian Money Passes Through U.S. Banks

Illicit Iranian funds are flowing through U.S.-dollar clearing accounts, creating an enforcement dilemma for Washington.

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The Next Big Opportunity in Data Centers: Insuring Them

From tornadoes to power cuts, artificial-intelligence hyperscale data centers are exposed to a dizzying array of potential threats during their construction and operation.

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EQT to Buy Insurance Broker McGill in $2 Billion Deal

EQT has agreed to buy a majority stake in insurance broker McGill and Partners for $2 billion, the Swedish investment group said.

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Bill Pulte Instructs Fannie and Freddie to Approve VantageScore in Blow to FICO Scores

Three big credit firms are “overcharging Americans,” according to Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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Investors Still Want Out of Private Credit Funds Like Blackstone’s and Cliffwater’s

Blackstone and Cliffwater have seen redemption requests of about 10% and 16%, respectively, at their private credit funds.

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AIG’s Zaffino Stepping Down as Chairman, Joining Palantir

Peter Zaffino, who earlier this year retired as AIG’s chief executive, will join Palantir as global head of financial services.

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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed index, home-sale prices and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

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What the Fed’s Beige Book Says About Inflation, Jobs, and Data Centers

Data-center construction is creating jobs, but consumer spending is being hurt by higher gasoline prices.

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U.S. Supreme Court Is Asked to Settle Growing Debate Around Prediction Markets

The high court could soon determine the fate of sports betting in the U.S.

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Partners Group Switches CEOs as Private-Market Jitters Hit Performance

The Swiss asset manager has been hit by higher fund redemptions and declining revenue. Its shares slid.

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Bank of America Vice President Identified as Victim in Times Square Stabbings

Erin Piacenti, 32 years old, was one of two people attacked on Monday, the NYPD said.

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September 07, 2026 00:15 ET (04:15 GMT)

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