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GST Council allows Input Tax Credit on employee group health and life insurance
The GST Council has made a significant move by allowing Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance policies for employees, a decision poised to substantially ease financial burdens for employers and boost insurance penetration across…
Sam Altman-backed bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raises $37.5 million round led by Bain Capital Crypto
The Bermuda-based insurer has signed 15 broker partners as it expands its bitcoin-denominated life insurance business outside the U.S. •October 9, 2026, 6:33AM EDT Bain Capital Crypto led the $37.5 million round, with participation from Haun…
Q2 Results 09th Oct Live: Poonawalla Fincorp, Anand Rathi Wealth, HSBC Life Insurance Company to announce Q2 results
Q2 Results Today, 09th October 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q2 results 2026 updates of Anand Rathi Wealth, Bridge Securities, Can Fin Homes, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company, Waterways Leisure Tourism, Canara Robeco Asset Management…
Bain Capital Leads $37.5M Investment in Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm
Meanwhile raised $37.5M led by Bain Capital Crypto, bringing total funding above $180M. The company launched BTC Life 1-Pay, partnering with 15 global brokers to expand crypto estate planning. Meanwhile aims to double its 2026 underwriting income…
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Kotak Mahindra Bank & ARM Worldwide take the crown at afaqs! BankFin 360 Awards 2026
With the BFSI sector undergoing a transformative shift driven by artificial intelligence, the afaqs! BankFin 360 Awards 2026 celebrate the most impactful, innovative and effective marketing work emerging from the industry. The awards honour brands…
The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Oct. 9-16, 2026)
One of the most reliable genres Netflix invests in is the true-crime documentary. They can be made for next to nothing and almost always grab a big audience. Case in point: The Widower, which is dominating the US and global charts this week, only…
Sam Altman-backed bitcoin (BTC) insurer Meanwhile raises $37.5 million investment
Meanwhile, a life insurer focused on bitcoin and backed by OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman, raised $37.5 million as it expands outside the U.S. The funding round was led by existing investor Bain Capital Crypto, with participation from Haun…
Americans' retirement savings grow as more families participate in plans
Americans stepped up their participation in retirement plans and saw their savings grow in recent years, a new analysis from the Federal Reserve finds. The Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances released a report on Friday detailing changes…
Insider Buying: Corebridge Financial (NYSE:CRBG) Major Shareholder Acquires 606,912 Shares of Company Stock
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE:CRBG - Get Free Report) major shareholder Life Insurance Co Nippon bought 606,912 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 7th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $34.40 per…
Stock markets rebound after Thursday's rout; analysts warn of 'sell-on-rally' risk
Benchmarks opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex climbing to 72,080.09, up 486.85 points or 0.68 per cent, from its previous close of 71,593.24 and an opening of 71,776.67. The Nifty 50, which had closed at 22,231.80 on Thursday, opened at…
The Federal Estate Tax Won't Start Until $15 Million in 2026. Oregon's Starts at $1 Million, and $600,000 of a Retired Couple's $1.6 Million Estate Will Be Exposed to It
A retired couple in Salem, both in their early 70s, owns a house bought in the 1990s, two retirement accounts, and a life insurance policy totaling $1.6 million. They assume estate tax is for the very rich. On the federal side, they are correct.
GST reforms will sustain growth momentum, help face global headwinds
On Thursday, the 57th GST Council Meeting concluded with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a host of reforms aimed at improving compliance in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The Council, the apex decision-making body on…
Rosneft Recruits Anti-Aircraft Gun Crews to Defend Samara Refinery Against Ukrainian Drones - Vyorstka
State oil giant Rosneft has advertised jobs for anti-aircraft gun and armored vehicle crews to defend a refinery in the southern city of Samara against Ukrainian drones, the exiled news outlet Vyorstka reported Friday. The listings on Russian…
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reaffirms Market Perform Rating for Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW)
Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW - Get Free Report)'s stock had its 'market perform' rating reiterated by investment analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $10.50 target…
Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) Stock Price Target Cut by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF - Get Free Report) had its target price cut by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $67.00 to $57.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a 'market…
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