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Tieto and SEB have partnered with a new e-commerce payment solution in the Baltics

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 17:11:38 EST

Tieto Banktech and SEB in the Baltic countries have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the evolution of banking and payment services across the Baltic market. To start, the companies will develop a new e-commerce payment solution for SEB, designed to provide customers and merchants with a more seamless, secure, and reliable payment experience. - - Together, the companies will spearhead the development of high-performance, secure and future-ready financial services that deliv...

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Could you afford to live on a £100,000 pension pot?

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 17:10:19 EST

- - • 56% of UK working age adults worry they will not have enough money for an adequate standard of living - • Three in ten (29%) have not considered or do not know how much they will need to have a comfortable retirement - • More than half (54%) of UK pension savers have two or more pension pots - • 62% report gaps in employment can lead to gaps in their pension contributions - • Half (50%) have either no understanding of annuities, or have never heard of them - - - More than one in ten UK...

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Chartis: SAS an AML transaction monitoring leader

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 17:06:00 EST

As banks' compliance teams face a growing deluge of alerts, they need to distinguish suspicious from legitimate behavior quickly and confidently. Chartis Research has again named SAS a Category Leader in its AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions, 2026: Quadrant Update . - - In Chartis' latest evaluation of the industry's 49 foremost providers of anti-money laundering solutions, SAS ® Anti-Money Laundering on SAS ® Viya ® earned best-in-class ratings in four of the report's se...

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Mondelēz International and Accenture Transform Order-to-Cash with AI

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:48:56 EST

Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are collaborating to transform Mondelez's end-to-end Order-to-Cash process through agentic AI, and integration of new technologies. The transformation is designed to simplify operations, reimagine the customer experience, and enhance customer financial performance. The collaboration is expected to reshape how the organizations work together, with outcomes serving as the primary measure of success. - - Order-to-Cash spans every...

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CaixaBank, recognised as the Best Private Bank for Innovation in Europe and the Best Private Bank for Family Offices in Spain by The Banker/PWM (Financial Times Group)

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 16:43:45 EST

- - • The bank's private banking division, CaixaBank Wealth Management, receives two awards at the Global Private Banking Awards 2026, organised by The Banker and Professional Wealth Management, publications of the Financial Times Group - - - - - • In addition, BPI, CaixaBank's subsidiary in Portugal, was chosen as the Best Private Banking Institution in Succession Planning in Portugal - - - CaixaBank, through its private banking division, CaixaBank Wealth Management, has receiv...

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Cohere advances C$4 billion commitment to strengthen Canada's AI leadership and significantly expand its national workforce

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 04:57:02 EST

Cohere shared an update on the progress of its existing investments in Canada and announced new commitments to further expand its presence in the country. The multi-year effort started in 2024, is now expected to create more than 1,500 jobs and deliver more than C$4 billion in R&D and AI infrastructure investment through 2031. At least 1,000 of these roles are expected to focus on AI research, engineering, product development and other advanced technical disciplines, further strengthening...

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I Squared Capital Closes Second Infrastructure Credit Strategy with $3 Billion of Commitments

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:01:59 EST

I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investor, announced the final close of ISQ Global Infrastructure Credit Fund II at more than $2.4 billion, over four times the size of its predecessor fund. - - Together with more than $600 million in commitments and expected commitments to co-investment vehicles, total commitments to the strategy reach $3 billion, double the original $1.5 billion target reflecting strong demand from institutional investors for infrastructure cr...

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Advanced Computer Innovations Launches EDGARtag.AI™, an Affordable and Fully Automated Self-Service AI-Powered Inline XBRL Tagging Platform for SEC Filings

Wed, 4 Nov 2026 07:52:43 EST

Advanced Computer Innovations, Inc. (ACI), a provider of SEC EDGAR filing software and services since 1993, today announced the launch of EDGARtag.AI ™ ( https://edgartag.ai ), a fully automated, AI-powered web platform designed to simplify and reduce the cost of Inline XBRL (iXBRL) tagging for SEC filings. - - EDGARtag.AI ™ enables public companies, financial reporting professionals, and SEC filing agents to prepare Inline XBRL-tagged filings without specialized XBRL software, extensiv...

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Aon Launches Healthcare Risk Capital Vertical to help U.S. Providers and their Insurers Manage and Finance Converging Risk

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 19:57:03 EST

- - • Vertical draws on Aon's North America healthcare liability reinsurance and commercial risk expertise to serve U.S. health systems, hospitals and physician groups, and the insurers that cover them - • Nick Gaudiosi appointed North America Healthcare Industry Leader, Risk Capital - - - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the launch of a North America Healthcare vertical within its Risk Capital business. The vertical will enable greater co...

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- Barclays Partner Finance to make early settlement offers to some motor finance customers

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 19:28:34 EST

- - • The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) motor finance redress scheme is subject to ongoing legal challenges, with parts of the scheme currently suspended - • Some Barclays Partner Finance customers whose motor finance commission complaints were acknowledged on or before 1 October 2026 will be offered an early full and final settlement - • Not all customers whose complaints were acknowledged on or before 1 October 2026 will receive an early settlement offer - • Early settlement offers wi...

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Environmental scientist wins Maddox Prize for standing up for science

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:22:13 EST

An environmental scientist who led a study on lead contamination in water in a US city has been awarded a prestigious prize supported by the Royal Society for championing science in the face of hostility. - - Dr Siddhartha Roy, based at Rutgers University in New Jersey, was presented with the Maddox Prize at a ceremony hosted by the Society. - - The annual prize, organised by Sense about Science, recognises individuals who stand up for science and evidence, advancing public discussion aroun...

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Built for large amounts. Certainty on every transfer. Introducing Remitly Reserve.

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:09:27 EST

Remitly Reserve brings greater rate and speed certainty to customers moving large amounts across borders. - - For some Remitly customers, moving large amounts across borders is a routine part of their financial lives. They are moving their savings between countries, buying homes, paying mortgages or tuition, and supporting family through a major life event or purchase. - - Whatever the amount, customers want peace of mind their money is safe, what exchange rate they will get, and when it w...

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ING brings Private Banking to Spain and Italy

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:05:02 EST

Spain and Italy join the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland, where ING already offers Private Banking. - - “Expanding our Private Banking offering in Spain and Italy is an important step and supports our goal to Get Europe Invested,” said Anneka Treon, global head of Private Banking, Wealth Management & Investments at ING. - - “By combining the scale, technology and investment expertise we have built across ING with strong local teams, we can give more clients access to personalise...

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Blackstone and Leading Canadian Institutional Investors Announce $3.1B Investment in Mitsubishi Corporation's Interest in LNG Canada

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:28:41 EST

Blackstone today announced that funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance, in partnership with leading Canadian institutional investors, have agreed to invest $3.1 billion to acquire a 49.9% non-controlling interest in a Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) subsidiary that holds MC's interest in the LNG Canada liquefaction business. - - The Blackstone-led investor group includes Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), through wholly owned subsidiaries of CPPIB Credit Investmen...

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Avolon, I Squared Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Launch Constellation Aviation

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:23:22 EST

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, today announced an agreement to establish Constellation Aviation (“Constellation”), a new aircraft leasing infrastructure investment platform formed through a joint venture with I Squared Capital, a leading infrastructure investor, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”). - - Constellation will combine long-term institutional capital with Avolon's established aircraft leasing capabilities to create a sca...

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CaixaBank enables customers to pay in instalments for in-store purchases with Apple Pay

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:18:59 EST

- - • CaixaBank customers can now choose to pay in instalments when using Apple Pay for in-store purchases with their iPhone. - - - - - • Customers can tailor financing terms to their needs, choosing repayment periods of between 2 and 12 months, either by selecting a plan at checkout or setting one up after making a purchase. - - - - - • The bank is extending its instalment payment service to in-store purchases, following its launch last year for online purchases made with Appl...

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RBC Enhances Cash Back Mastercard Portfolio with Unlimited Cash Back and On-Demand Redemptions

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:04:52 EST

- - • New accelerators reward everyday spending, with unlimited cash back rewards for cardholders - • The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard introduces unlimited 3% cash back on high-frequency everyday spending categories like groceries, dining, gas, EV charging, transit, rideshare, streaming and digital gaming - • Starting December 2026, cardholders can redeem their cash back balance anytime via online or mobile banking starting at just $1 - • Preferred World Elite...

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Drivers back regular eye tests as Aviva data shows poor-sight collisions rise in winter

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:28 EST

- - • Aviva claims data suggests collisions linked to poor sight are around 15% more common during winter months than the annual average - • Separate research among motorists shows over three quarters (77%) of UK drivers support regular eyesight tests for motorists - • Now that the clocks have gone back, Aviva encourages motorists to be extra vigilant during darker nights - - - As the days grow shorter and journeys in the dark become more common, new motor insurance data finds that collisi...

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Rakuten Securities Surpasses 15 Million General Securities Customer Accounts, the Largest Number of Non-Consolidated Securities Accounts in Japan

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 09:09:47 EST

- - • Rakuten Securities added 1 million accounts in approximately seven months - • Growth supported by commission-free trading and asset-building services offering trades from 100 yen - • Commission-free trading to expand to U.S. stock margin trades from November 2026 - - - Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that its general securities accounts have surpassed 15 million, the largest number*1 of non-consolidated securities accounts among Japanese securities companies (based on disclo...

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Telef�nica and Minsait to develop secure communications for the European Central Bank's digital euro

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 09:05:32 EST

Telef�nica and Minsait (an Indra Group company) have been selected by the European Central Bank (ECB) as one of the two successful tenderers (https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/756210-2026) for deploying the communications and security infrastructure that will underpin a future digital euro. The infrastructure will securely interconnect the ecosystem of public and private intermediaries involved in the digital currency, including banks, fintech companies and payment service providers...

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Tencent and Visa Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Global Payment and Commerce Experiences Across Tencent's Ecosystem

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:06 EDT

Tencent and Visa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore broader collaboration aimed at enhancing global payment and commerce experiences across Tencent's ecosystem. The MoU sets out a comprehensive framework for collaboration across cross-border payments, agentic commerce, enterprise AI and support for global business expansion, bringing together Tencent's payment solutions, digital platforms and technology capabilities with Visa's global network and cross-border money...

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Third quarter 2026 results - Standard Chartered

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:46 EDT

We've released our results for the third quarter 2026. - - For full details please go to our Financial Results page. - - All figures are presented on a reported basis and comparisons are made to 2025 on a constant currency basis, unless otherwise stated. - - Selected information on Q3'26 financial performance with comparisons to Q3'25 unless otherwise stated - - - • Operating income of USD5.8 bn, up 14 per cent, excluding notables.2 - - - Net interest income 1 (NII) up 9 per cent to US...

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UK suppliers risk missing out on extra defence spending unless Government speeds up procurement, businesses warn

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:58:23 EDT

- - • Four in 10 businesses (41 per cent) say unclear defence contracts and procurement timelines could increase UK reliance on imported technology - • Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) believe at least half of increased defence spending should go to businesses operating and investing in the UK - • Three in five (61 per cent) support a fast-track route from successful defence trials into government contracts - • Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Barclays is calling for clearer pipelines, better...

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Blackstone Prices $1.1 Billion Senior Notes Offering

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:47:24 EDT

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) priced its offering of $600 million of 5.650% senior notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.900% senior notes due 2033 of Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes are to be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Blackstone Inc. and its indirect subsidiaries, Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings AI L.P., Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings III L.P. and Blackstone Holdings IV L.P. Blackstone intends to use the proceeds...

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ING Group 2026 SREP process completed

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:18:22 EDT

According to the ECB's SREP decision, the Pillar 2 additional own funds requirement (P2R) will remain unchanged at 170 bps. As a result, ING Group's fully-loaded CET1 requirement and total capital requirement remain stable at 11.12% and 15.37%, respectively. - - In addition, the 10 bps leverage ratio Pillar 2 requirement (P2R-LR) will remain in effect, resulting in an overall leverage ratio requirement of 3.6%. - - As of 30 June 2026, ING Group's CET1 ratio was 13.1% and ING's Leverage Ratio...

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The 5th Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards close their application period with 331 projects received

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:13:27 EDT

The application period for the 5th Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards closed last Friday with a total of 331 projects received, submitted by social organisations working to improve people's lives and address a wide range of societal needs. - - With this fifth edition, the awards have reached a total of 1,523 projects received over their five-year history, consolidating their role as an important channel for collaboration between the Rafa Nadal Foundation and the non-profit sector, as well as an...

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Aviva reunites customers with more than £1.1 billion in pension savings

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:38:54 EDT

- - • 54% of pension holders have two or more pensions - • Only 36% of pension holders know the current value of their pension savings - • One in four (27%) UK working age adults considered consolidating pension pots in the past five years - • 27% UK working age adults say provider communications would trigger them to review their pension - - - Over half (54%) of pension holders have multiple pension pots, yet only a little over a third (36%) are confident they know the current value of th...

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Superconducting cables, hybrid-electric aircraft and electric freight networks: Unreasonable Impact welcomes 16 ventures across the Americas

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:34:31 EDT

- - • 16 new ventures from across the United States and Canada are joining Unreasonable Impact, many of them building the infrastructure needed to meet surging energy demand and cut operating costs for their business customers. - - • Marking ten years, the partnership between Barclays and Unreasonable Group supports high-growth entrepreneurs through mentoring and support networks. - - • This year's intake includes ventures focused on powering AI data centres, hybrid-electric aviation, elec...

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The Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest grantmakers, will throw more weight behind democracy

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:18:07 EDT

Published in the Associated Press - - By James Pollard - - The Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest private grantmakers, will overhaul its spending to counter what new leadership views as the mutually reinforcing rise of both autocracy and inequality. - - The New York-based philanthropy committed Thursday to driving more funds toward the basic building blocks of democracy. The new strategic direction comes less than one year into Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken's tenure...

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Remitly Business Launches a $100,000 Prize Draw

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:29:45 EDT

Following its expansion into 23 European countries earlier this year, Remitly Business is thanking businesses in the U.S., UK, and parts of Europe with the Big Payday Prize Draw. One eligible business in each country=8pt 1 will win $1,000=8pt 2 in transfer credit every week for ten weeks. In the final week, one business in each location will win a $10,000=8pt 3 grand prize. - - “When we sit down with business owners, the conversation always comes back to two things: cash flow and paying...

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Blackstone Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:34:48 EDT

To view the full report please click the following link –  Blackstone's Third-Quarter 2026 results. -   Blackstone hosted its third-quarter 2026 investor conference call via public webcast on October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. -   For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, there will be a webcast replay on the Shareholders section of Blackstone's website at https://ir.blackstone.com/ beginning about two hours after the event. - -   - About Blacksto...

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RBC Investor Services named service provider for NEI Investments' new ETF series

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:31 EDT

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) has been selected as the ETF service provider for NEI Investments (NEI) as it launches its new exchange-traded series (“ETF Series”) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. - - - • NEI Global Short-Term Bond Fund (TSX: NESB) - • NEI Conservative Income ETF Portfolio (TSX: NECP) - • NEI Balanced ETF Portfolio (TSX: NEBP) - • NEI Growth ETF Portfolio (TSX: NEGP) - - - For RBCIS, the mandate reinforces its position as the provider of choice for established asset managers e...

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Aviva warns homeowners to batten down the hatches

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:13:42 EDT

- - • Analysis of Aviva's claims data reveals a fifth (20%) of all home insurance claims are for storm damage [1] - • Of these, the majority (84%) occur during autumn and winter [1] - • Storm claims peak in December, January and February - • Research shows almost half (47%) of people are worried about the impact of storms on their homes [2] - • As autumn sets in, Aviva warns homeowners to take action to prepare their homes for extreme weather - - - New data from leading home insurer...

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Introducing a new way to book stays and unlock benefits through American Express Travel

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:40:29 EDT

Key Takeaways - - - • American Express and Airbnb have launched an exclusive partnership, to give eligible US Card Members a new way to search, book, and earn rewards on stays when they book with Airbnb through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ - • Travelers want their spending to go further, and this partnership helps make that possible by giving Airbnb guests who are eligible Card Members the ability to earn up to 5X Membership Rewards® points on qualifying stays, depending on their...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Fatima Goss Graves to Board of Trustees

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:22:47 EDT

The Ford Foundation announced the election of Fatima Goss Graves to its board of trustees. Ms. Goss Graves is the president and chief executive officer of the National Women's Law Center and president of the National Women's Law Center Action Fund. - - “We are thrilled to welcome Fatima Goss Graves's perspective and expertise to the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees,” said Ursula Burns, Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees. “Fatima's track record speaks for itself, her strategic...

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Ramudden Global Appoints Shai Weiss as Executive Chair to Accelerate International Growth

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:21:06 EDT

Ramudden Global (“Ramudden”), an international provider of traffic management and infrastructure safety services and portfolio company of I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading global infrastructure investor, announced the appointment of Shai Weiss as Executive Chair of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Shai is the former Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Atlantic with 30 years of international leadership experience across transportation, telecommunications, private equity...

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Beady AI Moves Compliance Screening From Annual Reviews to Daily Checks

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:09:33 EDT

Beady AI's Ongoing Monitoring service checks a company's customers, counterparties and business partners every day against more than 100,000 public sources. If something changes, such as a new sanctions listing, a lawsuit or a shift in ownership, the compliance team gets an alert within hours. Under a standard review cycle, the same change could sit unnoticed for months. - - Most compliance departments still re-screen on a calendar, either once a year or according to a client's risk tier....

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Remitly's Biggest App Update is Here

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:31:18 EDT

Meet version 7.0 of the Remitly app, our biggest update yet. Smart Rate keeps working after you send, instant confirmation tells you when your money lands, and Quick Send gets you there in two taps. Here's everything that's new. - - You're ahead of the rate. Smart Rate keeps watching the market after a transfer is sent. If the rate improves over the next 24 hours, select U.S. customers get the difference credited back automatically. Rate Alerts flag the moment conditions turn in a custome...

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Albertsons Companies® Introduces New Albertsons forU™ American Express® Card

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:50:36 EDT

Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI), American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Imprint today announced the launch of the Albertsons forU™ American Express® Card, giving customers more ways to earn rewards on their everyday purchases. Available now, the new credit card lets customers earn rewards on groceries at more than 2,200 Albertsons Cos. stores, as well as on gas, dining, utilities and more, with access to American Express Network benefits. - - Each Albertsons Cos. store has its own unique...

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CapitalOS Raises $21.9M Series A for Money Orchestration Layer for B2B Platforms

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:28:03 EDT

CapitalOS, a money orchestration layer for B2B platforms, today announced $21.9M in Series A funding led by LGVP, along with WEX Venture Capital, Group11, Great North Ventures, Night Capital, and existing investors. CapitalOS allows any platform to quickly offer its users and agents world-class financial products including credit cards, wallets, bill pay, and more. - - The Platform Payment Problem: Expensive and Complicated Payment Buildouts - - For software platforms, launching a busin...

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Garanti BBVA Named Turkey's Best Consumer Digital Bank by Global Finance

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:58:50 EDT

Garanti BBVA has been named 'Best Consumer Digital Bank in Turkey at Global Finance's World's Best Digital Bank Awards. In 2025, Garanti BBVA delivered a digital banking experience powered by artificial intelligence, real-time data, and personalization technologies to its 17.9 million active mobile banking clients. - - Garanti BBVA has received the 'Best Consumer Digital Bank in Turkey' award as part of Global Finance's World's Best Digital Bank Awards program. The award recognizes excell...

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Mary Immaculate Catholic School middle schoolers attend Nasdaq Opening Bell and tour Barclays trading floor

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:44:01 EDT

Middle school students in Mary Immaculate Catholic School's Motter Business Program attended the Nasdaq Opening Bell in New York on Monday. They then toured the Barclays trading floor and heard from five of the firm's professionals about their careers. - - At Nasdaq, students attended the 9:30 a.m. ET Opening Bell to celebrate the start of the trading day. Nasdaq senior leadership then gave them a behind-the-scenes tour. Afterward, students walked into Times Square, where the school's log...

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RBC Wealth Management named Outstanding Private Bank in three categories at the Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:42:34 EDT

RBC Wealth Management, Canada's largest full-service wealth management firm, has been named Outstanding Private Bank in three categories at the Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards : Global, North America and Growth Strategy--a mark of excellence in private banking globally. The wins extend RBC Wealth Management's streak to three consecutive years for the Global category and six for North America. - - The Private Banker International Global Wealth Awards recognize institutions...

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Rightsizing Revisited: homeowners seek £100k profits from downsizing

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:11:32 EDT

- - • A new Barclays policy snapshot, Rightsizing Revisited, finds a quarter (24 per cent) of homeowners are open to downsizing - • However, seven in 10 (71 per cent) homeowners cite financial risks and upfront costs as barriers to making the change - • Homeowners say they would need to release an average of £108,516 from their property sale for downsizing to feel worthwhile - • Barclays calls on the Government to consider incentives for downsizing, including targeted financial enablers and...

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Repeat Entrepreneur Relief: Our Case Ahead of the Autumn Budget

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:10:54 EDT

In May, we set out why the UK needs Repeat Entrepreneur Relief. It is a targeted capital gains tax deferral for founders who reinvest their exit proceeds into British startups, scaleups and growth funds. - - Now the proposal is with the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget, and it is back in the news, with The Times covering the plan. - - Before submitting it, Founders Forum Group commissioned Beauhurst Insights to test whether the policy would work in practice. The research found that...

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Quantova launches the Qstamp family, a post quantum evidence toolbox for AI agents, banks and government records

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:36:11 EDT

An AI agent that approves a payment today may have to prove that decision after 2035, when United States policy aims to retire quantum vulnerable cryptography. Quantova Inc's Qstamp family, downloaded 10,482 times on npm by 12 October 2026, records each agent action as a fingerprint signed with ML-DSA-65 under FIPS 204. - - Why the timing matters - - Article 12 of the EU AI Act requires high risk AI systems to record events automatically over their lifetime. National Security Memorandum...

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Third quarter 2026 results

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:13:10 EDT

TOMTOM'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MIKE SCHOOFS - - “Today, we are announcing organizational changes designed to make TomTom more focused, faster and more scalable. We have reorganized the company around three divisions: Automated Driving, Location Intelligence and Navigation. By reducing management layers and bringing decision-making closer to execution, we will improve our ability to respond quickly to customer needs and accelerate innovation. Unfortunately, these changes will impact appro...

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Barclays unlocks wider mortgage access for company directors with enhanced PAT criteria

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:47:32 EDT

- - • Limited company directors who meet the income threshold can now have their Profit After Tax (PAT) considered in their affordability assessment regardless of property value - • The change means that, for a wider group of limited company directors, Barclays will consider a fuller view of the applicant's income - • The update is the latest in a series of improvements made by Barclays to make it simpler, faster and more accessible for brokers - - - Barclays announces an enhancement of it...

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Clasp's Loan-Linked Hiring Named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:16:17 EDT

Clasp's Loan-Linked Hiring has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list, recognizing a new approach to one of healthcare's most urgent problems: how to recruit clinicians before they enter the workforce and give them a financial reason to stay. See the full list here. - - The recognition comes as America's healthcare workforce shortage is projected to nearly double by 2040. Closing the nursing shortage alone could save nearly 100,000 lives cumulatively over that period. Unfilled...

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SAMFCore Defines the Procurement Value of Full Source Code Access

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:00:00 EDT

Full Source Code Changes the Procurement Discussion - - Swiss AMF AG is detailing why Full Source Code can matter when a financial-services organisation procures an operating platform. Buyers evaluating a full source code fintech platform may want more than the ability to configure screens or connect an API. They may need their own technical team or appointed developers to inspect, maintain and develop the licensed deployment over time. - - SAMFCore offers Full Source Code with its Perpetual...

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SAMFCore Shows How Modular Banking Software Supports Product Expansion

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Modular Banking Software for a Changing Product Roadmap - - Swiss AMF AG is highlighting the role of modular banking software for businesses whose product plans extend beyond a single account or payment use case. A financial company may start with onboarding and accounts, then evaluate cards, additional payment flows or digital assets. The software foundation needs to support operational growth without forcing every function into a separate, disconnected system. - - SAMFCore combines customer

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Aon Appoints Leonora Siccardi as Global Chief Execution Officer, Risk Capital and Human Capital

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:24:02 EDT

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced that Leonora Siccardi has been appointed Global Chief Execution Officer, Risk Capital and Human Capital, effective immediately. Siccardi will report to Joe Peiser, Chief Executive Officer of Risk Capital, and Byron Beebe, Chief Executive Officer of Human Capital. - - In this newly created role, Siccardi will strengthen the connection between strategy, investment priorities and execution across Risk Capital, Human...

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Ardian Clean Energy Evergreen Fund (ACEEF) expands Nordics portfolio

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:40 EDT

- - • Ardian further expands its Nordics clean energy platform, adding a 73.2MW portfolio of operational wind farms in Sweden and Finland - • Acquisition brings ACEEF's total renewable energy portfolio in the Nordics to 350MW - • Investment and asset management led by Ardian's Enordic Evergreen operating platform - - - Ardian, a global private investment firm, announces the acquisition through its wholly-owned local platform, Enordic Evergreen, of a 73.2MW portfolio of wind farm projects lo...

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Standard Chartered appoints Ying Ying Tan as Global Head of Securities Services

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:10 EDT

Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Ying Ying Tan as Global Head of Securities Services, effective immediately. In her role, she will lead the Bank's Securities Services business globally, responsible for driving the strategy, growth and continued development of the franchise across custody, fund services, clearing and related securities infrastructure solutions. - - Ying Ying succeeds Margaret Harwood-Jones who has taken on the role of CEO, UK & Europe at Standard Charte...

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Tom�s Muniesa briefs the Shareholder Advisory Committee on the strength of CaixaBank's business and its capacity to continue creating value

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:57:06 EDT

- - • The Chairman of CaixaBank discusses the current macroeconomic environment with the Committee members, as well as the challenges and opportunities now facing the bank - • Javier Pano, CaixaBank's Chief Financial Officer, and Marta Noguer, Head of Investor and Shareholder Relations, also take part in the meeting - • The Advisory Committee welcomes three new members: Alfonso Carril Mart�nez (Madrid), Alfons Aboy Florista (Tarragona) and Montserrat Gil de Bernab� Sala (Lleida) - ...

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Green Climate Fund and Kuwait Fund sign MoU to strengthen climate finance cooperation for developing countries

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:43:23 EDT

The Green Climate Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Fund for Development to strengthen cooperation in supporting developing countries as they tackle climate change, and to coordinate efforts in areas of shared development interest. - - The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Bangkok, Thailand lays the groundwork for joint support, exploration of co-financing opportunities a...

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UKRI is transforming how it works, backed by record government investment

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:05:31 EDT

Key facts - - At a glance: - - - • the government has committed a record £86 billion to UK research and development over the coming years: this level of support has not changed - • UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is launching a voluntary exit scheme, the first phase of its reforms, to help build the right skills and structure for the future - • this is not a redundancy programme: voluntary exit is designed to reduce the need for redundancies, which remain a last resort - • no decisions ha...

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SAMFCore Presents a Procurement Case for Perpetual Fintech Software

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:00:00 EDT

Perpetual Fintech Software as a Procurement Choice - - Swiss AMF AG is presenting a procurement framework for businesses comparing perpetual fintech software with a continuing annual licence. A launch budget may make a recurring fee easy to understand, but the evaluation should account for the period during which the business expects to operate its financial products and the rights it needs as those products grow. - - SAMFCore offers an Annual Licence at CHF 80,000 per year and a Perpetual Li...

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SAMFCore Details Customer Control in Financial Infrastructure Platform Design

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Financial Infrastructure Platform Buyers Examine Control - - Swiss AMF AG is describing a customer-controlled approach to financial infrastructure platform design. For an enterprise buyer, a single feature demonstration is only one part of diligence. The more consequential questions can be who holds the software rights, where the system is deployed and which external firms supply essential services. - - SAMFCore is modular financial-services software covering onboarding, accounts and ledger,...

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Two in five Canadians needed the help of a charity or nonprofit last year: RBC poll

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:24:35 EDT

- - • RBC and RBC Foundation support more than 2,000 charities and nonprofits annually to help strengthen our communities. - • Two in five Canadians are unaware that the institutions they rely on most – from hospitals to universities – are part of Canada's charitable and nonprofit sector. - - - While close to 40% of Canadians reported using charity or nonprofit services over the past 12 months, an equal number (two in five) were unaware that the institutions they relied on...

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Blackstone Credit & Insurance Leads $1 Billion Financing to Support Combination of Analogic Corporation and Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions Businesses

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:20:06 EDT

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) announced that it is leading a $1 billion financing in support of the combination of Analogic Corporation (“Analogic”) with the Security Enterprise Solutions, Ports & Borders and Industrial Automation businesses of Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) (“Leidos”). The combination creates a stronger global security imaging and detection company with broader capabilities, deeper customer relationships and greater scale to support customers across airports,...

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Standard Chartered launches RLUSD custody and joins planned collateral integration with Ripple and LMAX Grou

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:16:30 EDT

Standard Chartered announced that it now supports institutional custody of Ripple USD (RLUSD) issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL)1, giving eligible clients access to the Bank's digital asset custody infrastructure. The service is available through Standard Chartered Bank's DIFC Branch, which is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). - - This marks the next phase of their collaboration to support institutional adoption of RLUSD, combining LMAX Group's institutional-grade mar...

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SAMFCore Clarifies What Perpetual Banking Software Licensing Gives Buyers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:58:53 EDT

Perpetual Banking Software: Defining the Rights - - Swiss AMF AG is clarifying the practical meaning of perpetual banking software licensing for financial-services businesses. Under SAMFCore's applicable perpetual model, a customer receives permanent contractual rights to use the software within the licensed scope, without needing an indefinite recurring SAMFCore software subscription to retain that right. - - A perpetual licence is a specific commercial arrangement, not a claim that every f...

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SAMFCore Explains the Operating Layers Behind Fintech Infrastructure

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Fintech Infrastructure Extends Beyond the Customer App - - Swiss AMF AG is outlining what a financial business should include when planning fintech infrastructure. A customer-facing account screen may be the most visible component, but the operating stack behind it must coordinate onboarding, accounts, transactions, product workflows, compliance and administration. - - The first layer is the customer and business record. Onboarding captures information and documents, while permissions and int

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UK businesses delay investment plans: but eight in 10 ready to invest if Budget delivers long-term certainty

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 09:20:29 EDT

- - • 64 per cent of business leaders are delaying investment decisions until after the Budget, up from 55 per cent ahead of last year's fiscal event - • Meanwhile 27 per cent of consumers are postponing major purchases and financial decisions as they await greater clarity - • Despite this, 50 per cent of leaders are more confident in their region's economy than a year ago and 61 per cent of consumers are confident to make sound financial decisions - • 81 per cent would be likely to increase...

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