Mar. 13, 2026
Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.
Mar. 13, 2026
YCharts Named Software All Star in Five Categories
Recognition highlights growing role of YCharts across advisor workflows
Mar. 13, 2026
Esquire Financial seals $348.4m deal to buy Signature Bancorporation
Acquisition will give Esquire a foothold in the Chicago banking sector
Mar. 12, 2026
Signature Bank and Esquire Bank Announce $348 Million Merger
The combined company will have around $4.8 billion in assets and a stronger presence in the Midwest and on the coasts.
Mar. 10, 2026
Cresset Promotes President Susie Cranston to CEO
Cranston to lead Chicago-based wealth management firm as first CEO since 2020
Mar. 10, 2026
State Farm to issue $5 billion in auto insurance dividends
One-time payment of about $100 per vehicle driven by lower collision repair costs in 2025
Mar. 3, 2026
Axa XL Appoints Laura Johnson to Lead Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty
Johnson previously served as head of E&S general liability.
Mar. 2, 2026
TransUnion Completes Acquisition of Buró de Crédito
Acquisition strengthens TransUnion's leadership position in Latin America
