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Fitch Ratings' artificial intelligence (AI) stress test found broad credit resilience across 107 subsectors, with 86 percent showing limited rating impact. However, services, data centers, technology, and insurance brokers face elevated downgrade risks. The analysis examined business disruption, over-investment, and asset impairment scenarios over a 5-year period, identifying vulnerabilities across industries. Read More

J.P. Morgan Asset Management's 2026 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions report projects resilient global growth, higher bond returns, and continued inflation volatility. The report examines economic trends, equity markets, alternative investments, and portfolio diversification, highlighting how government spending, technological developments, and changing interest rates could influence long-term investment returns across markets. Read More

The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) raised $35,000 for its Educational Scholarship Fund during its 2026 gala. Supporting higher education opportunities for Caymanian students, the fund has awarded more than $5 million since 1994. RSM Cayman renewed its sponsorship for 3 years, reinforcing its commitment to local education. Read More

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal value increased 23.9 percent during the first 9 months of 2026, driven by record mega deal activity. Completed transactions rose 16.1 percent year over year, while faster deal execution gained momentum. Despite increased activity, acquirers across major regions underperformed market benchmarks, according to WTW's quarterly report. Read More

The October issue of "Captive Insurance Company Reports" ("CICR") explores technology and innovation in captive management, including artificial intelligence and integrated operating models. Additional articles examine the importance of emotional intelligence in captive governance and provide insights into the global captive insurance market, financial discipline, and Vermont's domicile outlook. Read More