Finance & Banking · Week of Oct 26, 2026
S&P Global closes OpenZeppelin deal: the week in finance releases
Deal closings, earnings dates and product launches: S&P Global completes OpenZeppelin purchase, IQSTEL closes debt financing, and more.
The largest item this week was a completed deal. S&P Global said it closed its acquisition of OpenZeppelin, which it calls the security standard for onchain finance, a transaction first announced on September 17, 2026. iQSTEL also reported a financing close, saying it secured up to $3 million in two-year senior secured, non-convertible notes tied to its West African telecom platform Ultranet.
Earnings calendars filled in as well. Fannie Mae set October 28, 2026 for its third quarter results, and Burford Capital scheduled its 3Q26 release for November 4, 2026. Other releases covered a 5-star Morningstar rating for Spectrum's Low Volatility Fund, a risk management launch from AppWork, a financial literacy program from Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future, and the NYSE's daily pre-market update.
S&P Global
S&P Global Completes Acquisition of OpenZeppelin
S&P Global says it has completed its acquisition of OpenZeppelin, which it describes as the security standard for onchain finance, following the deal's announcement on September 17, 2026. The company says the transaction complements its risk assessment capabilities, extending its presence in onchain finance.
iQSTEL
IQST - IQSTEL Closes Two-Year Non-Convertible Financing for Ultranet, a Profitable $131 Million-Revenue West African Telecom Platform Expected to Make IQSTEL Cash-Flow Positive on a Consolidated Basis
iQSTEL says it closed up to $3 million in two-year senior secured, non-convertible promissory notes for Ultranet, which it says generated $130.9 million in 2025 revenue, up 30%, with $5.0 million in EBITDA and $4.6 million in net income. The company says Ultranet is expected to make IQSTEL cash-flow positive on a consolidated basis, and the debt carries no conversion feature.
Burford Capital Limited
Burford Announces Date for Release of 3Q26 Financial Results and Results Call Registration and Participation Details
Burford Capital says it will release its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8.00am. Investors following litigation finance can register for the results call using details in the release.
New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Publishes 'The Busiest Room on Wall Street': NYSE Content Update
The New York Stock Exchange published its daily pre-market update from the NYSE Trading Floor, titled 'The Busiest Room on Wall Street.' The NYSE says the advisory provides market insights ahead of the trading day.
Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae Plans to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 28, 2026
Fannie Mae says it plans to report third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, before U.S. markets open. The company will host a webcast to discuss the results.
AppWork
AppWork Expands Into Risk Management With Launch of Incident & Claims Management Platform
AppWork says it has launched an Incident & Claims Management Platform that takes multifamily operators from the moment an incident happens through approval, claim tracking and resolution. The company says the capabilities are included in its core platform at no additional cost, marking its expansion into risk management.
Advisors Preferred LLC
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund Earns 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™
Spectrum Financial says the Spectrum Low Volatility Fund (SVARX) has earned a 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating. The firm says the fund, with more than a decade of investment history, takes a disciplined, tactical approach to fixed income.
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future
For A Bright Future Foundation Launches NextGen Finance Lab Across Manhattan High School District, New York
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future says it is rolling out its NextGen Finance Lab across Manhattan's 50 public high schools, offering project-based financial literacy and professional mentorship. The foundation says the district-wide launch builds on a pilot at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not Company Agile reporting.