Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th
SunCar Technology Group Inc. had a strong third quarter in 2025, showing growth and new partnerships. Revenue went up by 6% to $115. 8 million compared to the same time last year. This company, which focuses on AI cloud-based auto insurance and services in China, also turned a profit of $1. 4 millio
Finance leaders face a tough job. They deal with constant changes and high stress. But what if the key to success isn't just about crunching numbers? What if it's about mindset? A recent conversation with Chikako Tyler, COO at California Bank & Trust, shed light on this. She's not your typical fina
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is stepping back from her role in sports ownership. She's selling her share in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Washington Wizards and other sports teams. This news comes from reports by Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams.
The world of traditional finance is making a bold move into crypto. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a major player handling trillions in transactions, has decided to use the Canton Network to tokenize US Treasury securities. This is a big deal because it shows that even the old-s
A big project is coming to downtown Atlanta. A company has bought 10 acres of land near the Garnett MARTA station. They plan to build a huge mixed-use area called Forge Atlanta. This means there will be places to live, shop, and have fun all in one spot. The first part of the project will have a ho
Managing money can be tough, but some banks make it easier with built-in budgeting tools. These tools help track spending, set savings goals, and even categorize expenses automatically. This means no more manual tracking or guesswork. Ally Bank is great for savers. It lets you create "buckets" to o
The U. S. is set to expand its global infrastructure financing with a significant boost to the U. S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This move comes after Congress agreed to increase the DFC's lending capacity. The DFC's maximum lending cap will rise from $60 billion to $205 billion. This cha
The UK is stepping up its game in the crypto world. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just kicked off a series of discussions about new rules for digital assets. This is part of the government's plan to create a solid regulatory framework for crypto. The FCA has put out three sets of propos
The UK is looking into how cryptocurrencies are used in politics. This is part of a bigger check on how political parties get money. The idea came up because of a recent case involving a politician from Reform UK. A former high-ranking official, Philip Rycroft, will lead this review. He will look a
