Compass, eXp and Real add teams as AI tools roll out

Key insights: EWA fintech EarnIn is suing Maryland over its law regulating the earned wage access industry, alleging that the state’s provision that prohibits EWA providers from soliciting tips violates the First Amendment. What’s at stake: Tipping practices have been a point of contention for the EWA industry, with critics arguing that they are coercive…

Caddell Settles $35M Labour Probe at US Consulate Milan Site Settlement Details and Investigation Overview By Emilio Parodi Financial Commitments and Worker Compensation MILAN, Sept 27 (Reuters) – US builder Caddell Construction has formally committed to pay €30.941 million ($35.24 million) in a probe into alleged worker exploitation at the site of the new US…

Gregor Stewart, group chair since 2024, will stay on the group board and continue as chair of the risk committee. Credit: Icha277/ Shutterstock.com. Wealth management firm FNZ has appointed Stephen Welch as group chair.  The company said Welch will work with the board and senior management on strategy, transformation and long-term growth plans.  Access deeper industry intelligence…

USA Rare Earth (USAR +1.16%) is a critical minerals specialist that went public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II in March 2025. The company saw some volatile trading in the months immediately following its debut, but it went on to hit a lifetime high in October of…

Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Chinese robot companies still underpin many U.S. tech endeavors, especially when it comes to the pain point of robotic hands. Who is one of the…