Connecticut Banking Industry Newswire

Thomaston Bank manager named ‘New Leader in Banking’

BRISTOL — Thomaston Savings Bank officer and contact center manager Melissa Cipriano was named one of the “New Leaders in Banking” by the Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA). Cipriano was recognized during a special reception held at the Bristol Event …

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Small Banks Sue to Block Bank Charters for Coinbase, Ripple, and Other Crypto Companies

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Comptroller Jonathan Gould on Friday, asking a federal judge in Washington to throw out the rule the agency has used to grant national trust …

Polymarket CEO calls 100x token chasing "hot potato"

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan has said that traders who are hunting the next 100x token are playing a game of “irrational exuberance and hot potato.”  He said this on Wednesday, October 7, at the ongoing TOKEN2049 Singapore event, and his warning is aimed …

OCC Moves to Dismiss Multistate Challenge to Mortgage Escrow Preemption Actions

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has responded to the multistate lawsuit challenging its recent actions concerning mortgage escrow accounts with a motion that presents a merits argument as well as three distinct procedural paths: …

BGM acquires accounting practice R. L. DePanfilis & Company

BGM has acquired certified public accounting and business consulting practice R. L. DePanfilis & Company, based in Connecticut, US. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Access deeper industry intelligence Experience unmatched …

British Banking Whistleblower Who Exposed Lutnick's Epstein Ties Dies; Ruled Suicide

A British banking whistleblower who helped uncover previously undisclosed ties between Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has died at 57, The Banker reports. Simon Andriesz, a veteran of the financial industry who …

Winston throws 3 TD passes and Banks' pick-6 seals Giants' 36-24 win over Cardinals

Financial Foundations – Powered by Newtown Savings Bank

By Julia Douglas, Community Relations Officer VP, and Sarina Manibanseng, Regional Bank Manager Purchasing a home is a significant life event, requiring careful planning and informed decision-making. Whether you are a first-time buyer or are seeking to …

Olivia Rodrigo confirms she's single again despite being spotted on multiple dates with Wall Street finance bro Julian ...

By JACQUES PETERSON, US ASSISTANT SHOWBIZ EDITOR Published: 12:39 EDT, 7 October 2026 | Updated: 18:07 EDT, 7 October 2026 Olivia Rodrigo is officially back on the market despite recent rumors that she had found love with a Wall Street financier. After …

🔒 Inflation, rising costs put the damper on CMP projects, utility says

Heading into winter, Maine's largest electricity utility is turning up the heat on its campaign to get regulator approval for a rate hike. Late last week, Central Maine Power filed paperwork with the Maine Public Utilities Commission that details how …

Lawyer balances banking law and Woodhill Cottage jams

Jenny McCain didn’t set out to become the face of a small-batch conserves and jams company. In fact, the banking attorney has been making the same recipes since “forever,” long before Woodhill Cottage ever had a label. It began as a creative outlet, …

Connecticut tax collectors wrongly took thousands from her bank account; she fought and got it back

On Sept. 5, 2025, Moe, a Connecticut resident who requested anonymity for this story, received a Failure to File Notice from Connecticut’s Department of Revenue Services (DRS), addressed to his eldest daughter. “Our records show that you did not file a …

Delaware Significantly Expands Its Consumer Data Privacy Law

Key Takeaways Delaware has amended its comprehensive consumer privacy law, the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act, less than two years after the act first took effect. HB 380 takes effect on January 1, 2027, giving businesses only a few months to evaluate …

INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Big money stirs up squabbles in Indiana secretary of state’s race

Millions have flowed in the secretary of state campaigns for Democrat Beau Bayh and Republican Max Engling. (Photo/Pexels.com) By Tom Davies Indiana Capital Chronicle October 7, 2026 Big-money contributions from out of state have poured fuel into this …

Prager Metis grows real estate expertise

Key insight: Discover how Prager Metis is absorbing a multicontinental firm to target three specific industries. Forward look: Relocating managing principal Bill Sherbert and his team to Charlotte, North Carolina. Top 75 Firm Prager Metis acquired Sherbert …

A circa-1866 Kyser & Rex Mikado bank cashes out at $38,400 in Bertoia’s Mechanical Banks & Cast-Iron Toys Auction

Other Highlights: Mechanical Alphabet Man (or Yankee Schoolmaster), $20,400; Butting Ram – Man Thumbs Up bank, $14,400; J&E Stevens Milking Cow bank, $12,000 VINELAND, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Mikado …

HSBC Executive Strikes Back in Court Fight Over Poaching Claims

An HSBC Holdings Plc executive who’s spent years fighting allegations by First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. that he raided staff and stole trade secrets is now seeking to turn the tables, saying his accuser broke the law. HSBC and executive David Sabow …

Self-styled 'Godfather' gets 6 years in prison for $37 million Meta fraud scheme

Adam Iza, 26, a self-styled businessman who called himself “The Godfather," was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for defrauding Meta of more than $37 million, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday. Iza was also found guilty of evading …

The October 15 Extended Tax Deadline: What US Expats Must Do Before Time Runs Out

Missing the October 15 tax deadline may result in penalties, depending on unpaid taxes, outstanding forms, and eligibility for relief. UNITED KINGDOM, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the October 15 deadline approaches, Americans abroad …

The Lakes Treatment Center Opens New Drug and Alcohol Detox Facility in Hollister, CA

The Lakes Hollister expands access to drug and alcohol detox for adults throughout San Benito County and the Central Coast. HOLLISTER, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lakes Treatment Center has opened The Lakes …

Beyon Connect Develops AML Referral Programme with AMAN as First Referral Partner

New initiative under development will connect organisations with specialist expertise, beginning with financial crime prevention and compliance services. MANAMA, BAHRAIN, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon …

Network 7 Media Group Unveils 15th India Leadership Conclave & Power Brand Awards 2026

Network 7 Media Group Announces the 15th Annual India Leadership Conclave & Power Brand Awards 2026: "Lead or Follow: The New Architecture of Disruption" MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Network 7 …

Sage Healthcare and Roth Capital Partners Announce European Healthcare Collaboration

Connecting European healthcare innovators with Sage’s transaction expertise and Roth’s U.S. capital markets platform to support financing and strategic growth LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London, United Kingdom …

Accelerated Continues Seven-Year Partnership With K2 Charity Through Annual Golf Event Sponsorship

Accelerated continues its seven-year partnership with K2 Charity, supporting veterans and individuals with limb difference. AZ, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accelerated is proud to announce its continued support of K2 Charity as …

Penta Security Issues Response Guide for AI-Powered Cyber Attack, Outlines Three Principles for Cyber Defense

SEOUL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penta Security, a cybersecurity company, announced that it has issued a security response guide following a series of personal data breaches in the financial sector and growing …

Cuore Cumbres Continues Presales as Construction Advances in Cancun's Premier Investment Neighborhood

A mixed-use development in Cancun's best neighborhood. Metric Development and Eleva Capital Group: construction underway and a proven delivery record. CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a market where …

Private equity firms’ emissions rank fifth globally amid data center boom, new analysis finds

Most comprehensive scorecard to date maps more than 1,050 fossil fuel assets and finds oil and gas funds lost money after inflation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The energy portfolios of 20 major private equity firms …

UnionPay International Mobile-Wallet Partners Join UPI–HIVEX Network to Unlock Cross-Border Payments

SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TBCASoft, the developer of the HIVEX® payment network, and UnionPay International (“UPI”), today announced that the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Shinhan Bank (South Korea),Hong …

SpecterAI Quantum Security Leads Interactive Quantum-Safe Banking Workshop at Inaugural Asia Fintech Forum

SpecterAI Quantum Security Leads Interactive Quantum-Safe Banking Workshop at Inaugural Asia Fintech Forum KUALUA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SpecterAI Quantum Security, a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) assessment, …

Z-TEXT Research: A Private BitcoinZ Transaction Costs 10,000× Less Than Zcash at Equal Value

Measured on the BitcoinZ code and 100 real transactions, the study also documents the network's limits. The full paper has a permanent DOI on Zenodo. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Z-TEXT LLC, developer of the Z- …

CGT Capital Group Invests $500,000 in Job Studios, Backing a Leaner Model for Game Development

Investment supports the micro studio's debut Xbox and PC co-op shooter, built for budget-conscious players. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CGT Capital Group, a single-family office based in Sheridan, Wyoming, …

TOP Ships to Acquire Four High Specification Ice Class 1A Newbuilding MR Tankers and About $1.24B Gross Revenue Backlog

TOP Ships Inc. (NYSE:TOPS) ATHENS, GREECE, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TOP Ships Inc. (the "Company" or "TOP Ships") (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient "ECO…

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History Appoints Janos Renz-Hotz, CEO of Sandia Insights, to the Board of Trustees

Renz-Hotz brings expertise in artificial intelligence, financial technology, and global markets to the Museum's leadership. ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Museum of Nuclear Science & …

Algorhythm Introduces Azure P2P™, a Renewable Power Generation Process Designed to Deliver Around-the-Clock Power

Pyrolysis-to-Power Process Converts Low-Value Forest Wood into Firm, Renewable Electricity Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIME) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (the “Company …

OptimizeTeamwork Announces 12 Leadership and Team Development Workshops Designed for Today's Changing Workplace

Workshops address organizational change, emotional intelligence, conflict, hybrid teams, new manager development, accountability, and AI-ready leadership JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OptimizeTeamwork.com, led …

NCRRRI Launches Civic Tour Urging Congress to Update Section 4(b) Formula Restoring Section 5 Voting Rights Protections

NCRRRI begins a national effort to document modern voting barriers and build the evidence Congress needs to restore federal preclearance protections. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Civil Rights …

India Emerges as a Key Energy Partner for Venezuela

CARACAS, VENEZUELA, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, much of it heavy, high-sulfur crude from the Orinoco Belt. Indian refineries, including Reliance Industries' Jamnagar …

MugatuAI Announces Private Beta of Signal, a Browser-Based AI Data Protection Tool

MugatuAI says Signal is designed to check prompts, clipboard pastes, and uploads locally before information is sent to public AI services. MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MugatuAI announced the private beta …