Thursday - October 16, 2025
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Shutdown and Uncertainty Continues--A Message From NAGGL's CEO
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders issued the following statement on Oct. 15, 2025, by CEO Tony Wilkinson:

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Shutdown and Uncertainty Continues--A Message from NAGGL's CEO

It's NAGGL here, checking in as we enter Day 15 of the government shutdown. There is still no path forward as both sides of the aisle continue to dig in.

In fact, there are plenty of indications to signal that this shutdown could be a lengthy one. Most notably, over the weekend, the Administration announced that federal law enforcement and active duty military will ... Show Full Article

Ohio Bankers League: New Momentum on Mutual Capital Certificates
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025:

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New Momentum on Mutual Capital Certificates

The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) continues to make meaningful progress in advancing capital flexibility for Ohio's mutual institutions. Last week, OBL leaders were in Washington, D.C., meeting with senior officials at the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC to push for long-overdue clarity around Mutual Capital Certificates (MCCs)--a key mechanism that would help mutual banks raise capital while maintaining their mutual ownership structure. For years, mutual ... Show Full Article

MOAA Member Aims to Change the Narrative About Veterans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025:

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MOAA Member Aims to Change the Narrative About Veterans

By Kristin Davis

Robert "Bob" Tyler has just retired for the fourth time, which means his calendar is freer than it once was. But don't expect it to be entirely clear for the foreseeable future. Or maybe ever.

Tyler, a retired Marine Corps colonel, has served as MOAA's Illinois Council of Chapters president since 2017. He chairs the Illinois Veteran's Advisory Council, serves on the board of the Macon County Veterans Assistance ... Show Full Article

ISDA Expands Digital Regulatory Reporting Solution to Cover Hong Kong's Revised Reporting Rules
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release:

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ISDA Expands Digital Regulatory Reporting Solution to Cover Hong Kong's Revised Reporting Rules

ISDA has expanded its Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution to support revised derivatives reporting rules in Hong Kong, enabling in-scope firms to implement the changes cost-effectively and accurately.

The amendments from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) came into effect on September 29. This represents the eighth set of reporting ... Show Full Article

Cretex Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Costa Rica
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- Medical Alley posted the following news release from its partner company Cretex Medical:

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Cretex Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Costa Rica

Cretex Medical, a leading provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Dedicated to satisfying customer needs, Atemisa provides high quality machining services to the medical and industrial sectors in Costa Rica. The transaction is expected ... Show Full Article

Agenda Announced for 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Featuring Leading Speakers Dedicated to Groundbreaking Research and Clinical Achievements in Neuromuscular Disease
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025:

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Agenda Announced for 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Featuring Leading Speakers Dedicated to Groundbreaking Research and Clinical Achievements in Neuromuscular Disease

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced the agenda including tracks and chairs for the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference being held March 8-11, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Read the full agenda here (https://www.mdaconference.org/mda-conference-2026/agenda/).

Sharon Hesterlee, ... Show Full Article

AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- AARP issued the following news release:

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AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year's Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 - December 7, 2025) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, and that their doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs are covered by their plan selected.

"Medicare Open Enrollment is the one time each year when older Americans can review their coverage and make sure it meets their health and financial needs," said ... Show Full Article