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Aviva strengthens Regional Specialty proposition with team expansion and digital investment

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:03:20 EDT

- - • Aviva has strengthened its Regional Specialty proposition with 15 new hires across key areas, alongside continued investment in digital capability. - - • The Regional Specialty team now includes more than 50 underwriters, with the construction underwriting team doubling in size to increase regional capacity for complex risks. - - • New Business Development Underwriter roles and an updated operating model are also bringing specialist expertise closer to brokers across the regions. - - ...

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Barclays report finds travelers seek more control through rewards, planning, and AI

Fri, 8 May 2026 09:41:56 EDT

Barclays US Consumer Bank released its fourth annual Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report today, showing that today's travelers are approaching vacations with a sharper focus on control, value, and confidence. This year's findings point to a timely travel lens Barclays calls the “Three A's”: anxiety, affordability, and AI. Travelers are feeling more pressure to plan around uncertainty, stretch budgets without sacrificing experience, and use digital tools to reduce friction throughout the trip...

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Standard Chartered appoints Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services Middle East and Africa

Fri, 8 May 2026 09:34:56 EDT

Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services (FSS), Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, she will lead the business across the region effective 1 July 2026. Michelle succeeds Scott Dickinson, who will be retiring from the bank on 30 June after more than 40 years in financial services. - - Michelle Swanepoel joined Standard Chartered in September 2017 as the Regional Head of Business Account Management for the Middle East...

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Market Indicator Hub Launches Comprehensive Platform for Smarter Market Analysis and Investment Research

Thu, 7 May 2026 17:51:52 EDT

Market Indicator Hub, a new online destination for investors, traders, and market researchers, today announced the launch of its all-in-one financial analysis platform designed to simplify market intelligence and help users make more informed investment decisions. - - The platform combines macroeconomic tracking, stock valuation metrics, institutional activity monitoring, and advanced screening capabilities into a centralized experience built for both long-term investors and active market p...

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The Official Engineering Metric for the AI-Transformation Age

Thu, 7 May 2026 13:29:15 EDT

Most engineering teams are reporting faster cycles since adopting AI coding tools. Most engineering teams are also working without a way to verify whether those gains are real, sustained, or showing up. Today, Navigara, the engineering performance platform, is introducing Engineering Throughput Value (ETV), a per-commit metric built to test AI-era engineering claims against the codebase itself. ETV is the metric behind Navigara's commit-level analysis across Microsoft, Google, Cloudflare...

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Mindtrip launches travel's first all-in-one agentic AI flight booking experience, powered by partnership with Sabre and PayPal

Thu, 7 May 2026 10:31:21 EDT

Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers people to travel differently, today announced the launch of Mindtrip Flights, a new, conversation-led experience that makes it easier to find, compare, and book flights while making smarter decisions along the way. - - Powered by Sabre's AI-native travel platform, Sabre Mosaic™, offering agentic-ready Air APIs and integrated with PayPal's agentic commerce services, Mindtrip Flights brings real-time flight options and booking into one seamless...

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EIB Global and JEFIC deepen partnership to turn European cooperation into global impact

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:51:51 EDT

EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), has signed a new cooperation agreement with the Joint European Financiers for International Cooperation (JEFIC), strengthening coordination among European development finance institutions. JEFIC is a network that brings together national bilateral development banks and European financial institutions working with public partners in developing countries and emerging economies, supporting private-sector mobilisation and...

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RBC's Avion Rewards Named Global Loyalty Program of the Year at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:26:57 EDT

RBC's Avion Rewards is the 2026 International Loyalty Program of the Year – Global, capturing the most coveted loyalty award at the 2026 International Loyalty Awards ceremony held April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. It marks the first time Avion Rewards – or any Canadian loyalty program – has achieved this top global distinction. These awards celebrate outstanding achievement and forward-thinking innovation across the global loyalty landscape. - - Avion Rewards received the following awa...

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CaixaBank launches a new edition of 'Social Month' to promote volunteering throughout society

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:15:10 EDT

- - • The programme includes wide-ranging charitable initiatives across the country throughout May, with social and environmental activities that will mobilise thousands of volunteers in different parts of Spain - • The initiative forms part of the International Year of Volunteering, following a year in which 45% of CaixaBank's workforce took part in charitable activities - • 'Social Month', organised in collaboration with the “la Caixa” Foundation and CaixaBank Group employees, is...

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Blackstone Life Sciences Invests $250 Million in Anagram Therapeutics to Advance Novel and Patient-Friendly Oral Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Pancreatic Insufficiency

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:11:40 EDT

Blackstone Life Sciences (“BXLS”) today announced a $250 million investment in Anagram Therapeutics (“Anagram”), a clinical-stage private biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of people living with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis (“CF”), pancreatic cancer and related disorders. The investment will help fund the further development, approval and launch of Anagram's ANG003, a novel orally delivered recombinant enzyme replacement therapy that has...

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Wisdom Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $77.7M Fund II to Advance Tech Enabled Wellbeing

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:02:08 EDT

Wisdom Ventures, a leading early stage VC fund investing in tech-enabled wellbeing, today announced the close of its oversubscribed $77.7M Fund II. The new raise comes after the successful deployment of its $10 million Fund I. With the new fundraise, Wisdom Ventures will deepen its investment in startups building technologies that advance human resilience and wellbeing at scale. - - “In an era where AI is reshaping every facet of our lives, Wisdom Ventures' mission of ensuring humanity's w...

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American Express Launches New AI Training and Scholarship Programs for Small Businesses

Thu, 7 May 2026 04:51:22 EDT

American Express announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations. AI Upskilling for Small Business, an AI training program created by Generation, is open to small businesses globally, with courses offered in English and Spanish. Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships, administered by Scholarship America, provides eligibl...

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S&P Global ranks CaixaBank as the leading bank in sustainability in Europe and the eleventh most sustainable financial institution worldwide

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:45:05 EDT

- - • CaixaBank has obtained 88 points in the sustainability ranking conducted by S&P Global for its Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices (formerly, Dow Jones Sustainability Index), which represents an increase of two points versus the previous year - • CaixaBank obtains the highest mark (100) in transparency and reporting, business ethics, policy influence and customer relation and experience - • The bank is included in the Dow Jones Best‐in‐Class Europe and Global indices...

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Anthropic Partners with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs to Launch Enterprise AI Services Firm

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:41:21 EDT

Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs announced the formation of a new AI-native enterprise services firm that will work with companies to rapidly bring Claude into their core business operations. The new firm is a standalone entity with Anthropic engineering and partnership resources embedded directly within its team. - - Alongside the founding partners, the new company is backed by a consortium of leading alternative asset managers including General Atlantic, Leonar...

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The hidden cost of solo living is revealed

Tue, 5 May 2026 14:34:40 EDT

- - • More than half (58%) of adults who are single or live alone say they could not cope with an unexpected bill of £850 [1] - • More than a third (37%) of adults who live alone say they do not save anything on a regular basis - • Of those who do save and live alone, four in ten (42%) contribute to a Cash ISA - - - New research from Aviva reveals that people who live alone are typically spending almost £1,250 a month on fixed costs alone, before they think about any discretionary or 'f...

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Barclays completes acquisition of Best Egg

Tue, 5 May 2026 09:55:38 EDT

Barclays PLC (“Barclays”) today announces that, further to the announcement on 28 October 2025, its wholly owned U.S. consumer banking subsidiary, Barclays Bank Delaware (operating as “Barclays US Consumer Bank”), has successfully completed the acquisition of Best Egg, Inc. (“Best Egg”), a leading U.S. direct-to-consumer personal loan origination platform. - - The acquisition is a milestone in the delivery of Barclays' U.S. growth strategy. Best Egg adds a scaled, proven, and capital-light...

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Denmark's National Bank selects Tieto for case and document management

Mon, 4 May 2026 12:42:42 EDT

Danmarks Nationalbank has selected Tieto to deliver an Electronic Case and Document Management System (ECDMS) based on the Public 360� solution. The agreement covers the delivery of a system to support structured handling of cases and documents within the organization. - - Danmarks Nationalbank is Denmark's central bank and an independent institution responsible for stable prices, secure payments, and a stable financial system. The bank employs several hundred people and manages a broad r...

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Rakuten Securities Surpasses 14 Million General Securities Customer Accounts, the Largest Number of Non-Consolidated Securities Accounts in Japan

Mon, 4 May 2026 04:14:35 EDT

- 1 million accounts added in approximately 5 months; Rakuten Securities to launch commemorative X campaign - - Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that its general securities accounts have surpassed 14 million, the largest number *1 of non-consolidated securities accounts among Japanese securities companies (based on disclosed information), as of April 2026. This marks an increase of 1 million accounts in approximately five months since reaching the 13 million milestone in November 2025. - ...

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Fitch Group Enters Into Agreement To Acquire Trepp

Mon, 4 May 2026 03:34:36 EDT

Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trepp, a premier provider of data, insights and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate and banking sectors. Rothermere Continuation Holdings Limited (RCHL), parent company of DMGT, has agreed to sell Trepp, which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. - - Founded...

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Orange announces the signing of a €1.3 billion financing agreement with CaixaBank and BNP Paribas, intended for the acquisition of Scorefit

Mon, 4 May 2026 03:19:32 EDT

Orange has engaged in discussions with its banking partners to finance the exercise of its option to acquire Scorefit shares for a total of €1.3 billion. Scorefit is fully owned by a BNP Paribas subsidiary and possesses fiber access purchased on the wholesale market in France for Orange. - - In this context, and to optimize its cost of capital, Orange announces the signing of a 5-year financing agreement for a total of €1.3 billion with CaixaBank and BNP Paribas under very attractive fin...

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Aviva completes the acquisition of DisasterCare Group

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:22:03 EDT

Aviva has completed the acquisition of the DisasterCare Group which includes CJN Holdings Limited, the parent company of Disaster Care Limited and The Flood School Limited (together DisasterCare), making all these companies wholly-owned Aviva subsidiaries. - - This marks a new phase in Aviva's longstanding relationship with the company. Strengthening Aviva's disaster recovery and restoration capability, the acquisition will support a simpler, quicker property claims process for customers,...

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Middle East conflict prompts Brits to rethink housing plans

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:03:42 EDT

- - • 27 per cent of homeowners report overpaying on their mortgage to get ahead of potential future interest rate rises - • 20 per cent of those remortgaging are looking to lock in a new rate as soon as possible in case of future volatility - • Barclays Mortgage data shows a 9 percentage point increase year-on-year in the share of customers borrowing to remortgage 1 - • Barclays Property Insights analyses proprietary mortgage data alongside consumer research to uncover the key trends shapin...

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U.S. Consumer American Express® Gold Card Introduces New and Enhanced Benefits as Part of 60th Anniversary Celebration

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:41 EDT

American Express today introduced new and enhanced benefits on the American Express® Gold Card, including 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotels booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App TM, complimentary Hertz Five Star® status and an updated $120 Dining Credit — all with no change to the $325 annual membership fee. Eligible Gold Card Members can access a suite of special Amex Offers® and can enjoy an updated digital experience in the Amex mobile app that makes it...

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Brokers remain confident in growth despite challenging trading conditions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:59:24 EDT

- - • More than nine in ten (95%) brokers expect to grow in 2026 - • Client retention is the leading driver of growth ambitions - • Satisfaction among brokers is high, as nine in ten (90%) are proud to work in insurance - - - Aviva's latest Broker Barometer [1] reveals a high level of confidence among brokers, with 95% expecting their business to grow in the next 12 months. Optimism is highest amongst regional brokers - 98% expect their business to grow. - - In challenging tradin...

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Canadian pension plans gained 0.4% in Q1 as energy surge cushioned technology selloff

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:30 EDT

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reported that Canadian defined benefit (DB) pension plans under its administration posted a median return of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2026 amid heightened geopolitical tensions and sharp sector divides, with Energy surging while Information Technology declined. - - “Canadian pension plans faced a challenging three months, marked by sharp divergence in sector returns,” said Isabelle Tremblay, Director, Client Solutions and Asset Owner Lead, RBCIS. “While tec...

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Union First Funding Emerges as a Straightforward Option for Americans Navigating High-Interest Debt

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:11:25 EDT

Union First Funding, a national debt consolidation loan provider, is continuing to position itself as a straightforward, consumer-first solution for Americans managing high-interest revolving debt. The company works with borrowers across the country to help them regain financial control by converting multiple high-rate balances into a single personal loan for debt consolidation, an approach designed to create lower monthly payments and a more manageable path toward long-term financial sta...

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OKX, BlackRock and Standard Chartered launch joint framework to establish new utility for tokenized real-world assets

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:08 EDT

- - • OKX to accept BlackRock's tokenized short-term US treasury fund, BUIDL, as yield-bearing collateral for trading - • Standard Chartered to provide a comprehensive and reliable custody offering, the first-ever G-SIB-backed off-exchange tokenized collateral framework - • Initiative scales utility of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and enables broader market participation - - - OKX, a leading global fintech company and crypto trading platform, today announced the launch of a joint...

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Shangri-La Asia Completes Record RMB 1.2 Billion Panda Bond Issuance Under New RMB 10 Billion Programme

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:20:41 EDT

Bank of China (“BOC”), China Merchants Securities (“CMS”), China Merchants Bank (“CMB”), DBS Bank (China) Limited (“DBS China”) and China Construction Bank (“CCB”) are pleased to announce the successful issuance of Shangri-La Asia Limited's (HKEX stock code: 00069/SGX stock code: S07) (“Shangri-La” or “the Group”) Panda Bond. - - Shangri-La established its first 2-year Panda Bond Programme in 2024 totalling RMB 20 billion which has since expired. The programme has been renewed for another R...

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The OECD Business and Industry Advisory Committee identifies CaixaBank as an international benchmark in financial education

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:59:31 EDT

- - • The report prepared by Business at OECD (BIAC) highlights CaixaBank's comprehensive strategy to deliver financial education to a range of stakeholders, including training for young people and courses for entrepreneurs - - - - - • Improvements in financial literacy are estimated to translate into GDP growth of 0.3% in advanced economies, driven by higher savings, lower levels of debt and more responsible investing habits - - - CaixaBank has been selected as one of the featur...

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Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:15 EDT

Related Digital, a vertically integrated data center development and investment platform, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that financing has been secured for Related Digital's $16 billion data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan, purpose-built for Oracle. The financing includes equity from Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone, and fixed-rate, long term debt financing anchored by PIMCO-managed funds and accounts. Bank of America served as structuring agent and fin...

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RBC Wealth Management wins dual recognition for its use of AI to better empower advisors

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:49:58 EDT

RBC Wealth Management, Canada's largest full-service wealth management firm, has won two prestigious awards at the PWM Wealth Tech Awards, securing Best Private Bank for Digitally Empowering Relationship Managers in Canada and Best Private Bank for Use of Technology in Canada, for its capabilities across RBC's Canadian wealth management and private banking businesses. - - These awards recognize RBC's leadership in empowering advisors and other client-facing professionals with digital and A...

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Standard Chartered is the first global bank to integrate ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance Framework

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:54:41 EDT

Standard Chartered today announced the integration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance Framework (PSTF) in its trade finance operations. - - The ICC PSTF is recognised as the first comprehensive, globally standardised framework addressing all major sustainability aspects within trade finance. By becoming the first global bank to integrate the framework, Standard Chartered underscores its leadership in mobilising capital for sustainable and...

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Aviva introduces app to help customers get flood ready

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:09:41 EDT

- - • Number of homes at risk from flooding could rise to one in four by 2050 [1] - • Latest Aviva study finds one in nine new homes in England have been built in flood risk areas [2] - • Over half of residents in high-risk flood zones are not aware of what flood resilience measures they can take to protect their property [3] - • Aviva introduces the Resilico Connect app to customers in high-risk flood areas as part of its 'Be Informed, Prepared and Resilient' education campaign - - ...

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How American Express became an MVP in professional sports

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:26:45 EDT

American Express and the National Football League recently kicked off a new multi-year partnership naming Amex the NFL's Official Payments Partner, beginning with the 2026 season. Our NFL ties go all the way back to 1965, and when it comes to the wider field of professional sports, we've been in the game even longer. - - In this latest installment of Ira the Archivist, our resident expert on Amex's history is on hand to tell us more. - - “Football, golf and tennis became hugely popular sta...

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CaixaBank will increase its staff in London by 60% thanks to its growth and new lines of business

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:15:25 EDT

CaixaBank's UK branch has grown significantly in recent years and expects to reach 54 employees by 2027, representing a 60% increase in its workforce over the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan period. This growth reaffirms CaixaBank's commitment to strengthening operations in key markets. It currently has a workforce of 43 people, 10 more than at the beginning of 2025. - - To support the growth of the team and the areas of greater specialisation, CaixaBank's London branch moved last year to its n...

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PayPal Named Official Peer-to-Peer Payments Partner of the NFL

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:36:39 EDT

PayPal Holdings, Inc., a global leader in payments, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the NFL, making it the league's official peer-to-peer (P2P) payments partner. Across the NFL ecosystem, PayPal will be at the center of how people send, receive, split, pool money and settle-up instantly with each other all right there in the PayPal app. - - More reach. More ways to send. Without having to compromise. - - This partnership marks a step forward for PayPal's peer-to-peer of...

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Historic $113M investment catalyzes NPR's strategic push for digital growth and network sustainability

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:27:14 EDT

NPR announced it has received philanthropic gifts totaling more than $110 million — including the largest by a living donor in NPR's history — as a strategic investment in its future. These gifts will be used to expand audience connection, accelerate digital transformation, and increase the sustainability of the national NPR Network. These gifts are extraordinary and unprecedented commitments that will help secure NPR's future as America's premier public service journalism network. - - Phil...

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Allstate becomes the first major insurance provider to roll out free identity theft protection, delivering more value and protection to millions of customers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:16 EDT

Key takeaways: - - - • Allstate is the first major U.S. insurer to offer free identity theft protection at no additional cost for millions of home, auto and renters insurance customers, starting today in 14 states and continuing to expand to additional states this year. - - • Allstate has offered identity theft protection since 2018. Customers receive 24/7 support and help from U.S.-based Allstate identity restoration specialists to resolve fraud cases and manage the recovery process fr...

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American Express Debuts Agentic Commerce Experiences (ACE)™ Developer Kit and Announces Industry-First Protection for Registered Agent Purchases

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:34 EDT

American Express is building for the next era of commerce. As AI agents reshape how Card Members make everyday transactions, the company is bringing its longstanding tradition of trust, security and service into AI-powered commerce. American Express is introducing an agentic commerce developer kit and announcing Amex Agent Purchase Protection™, an industry-first commitment to extend its backing to Card Member purchases made by registered AI agents across its network. - - Introducing the Am...

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CaixaBank launches two calls for submissions to honour the best female entrepreneurs and self-employed women in Spain

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:12:14 EDT

- - • CaixaBank is staging the tenth edition of the CaixaBank Businesswoman Award, with the entry period running until 14 May at www.caixabank.es/empresa/general/premio-empresaria.html (Opens in a new window) . This award recognises the talent and professional excellence of leading female entrepreneurs - • Moreover, the bank is looking to recognise the best self-employment projects created by women with the Self-Employed Female Talent Award, which can be entered at www.caixaban...

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Imagine Dragons to headline Opening Night of RBC Amphitheatre on Thursday, May 21, 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:09:54 EDT

RBC announced it will host multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons as the first-ever headliner of RBC Amphitheatre, with a special Opening Night show on May 21, 2026 in partnership with Live Nation Canada. - - Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.ca. RBC clients have the opportunity to purchase from an exclusive inventory of RBCxMusic tickets and will receive $20 in RBCxMusic Concert Cash ® (terms apply). On behalf of RBC, all ticket...

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Barclays Research appoints Sahana Athreya as Global Head of Data Science & Applied AI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:34:11 EDT

Barclays Research today announced the appointment of Sahana Athreya as Global Head of Data Science & Applied AI, based in New York. In this role, Athreya will lead the firm's data science, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics agenda across Research, as global investor demand for data‑driven analysis grows. - - Athreya will work closely with analysts, strategists and technology teams to embed alternative data and AI across the Research platform, scaling insights and delivering...

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Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement with the SEC

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:21:12 EDT

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Inc., a newly organized company focused on acquiring and owning stabilized, newly-constructed data centers, announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-11 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, including effectiveness of such registration statement, and there can be no assurance as to...

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Barclays appoints Kensuke Nakatsuka as Head of M&A Advisory for Japan Investment Banking

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:03:54 EDT

Barclays Securities Japan Limited today announces the appointment of Kensuke Nakatsuka as Head of M&A Advisory for Japan Investment Banking (IBK). In this role, Nakatsuka will lead the Japan M&A Advisory team in advising clients on public and private mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin‑offs and other strategic transactions. He will be based in Tokyo, and report to Yuzo Otsuka, Head of IBK, Japan, and Ee-Ching Tay, Head of M&A, Asia Pacific. - - Nakatsuka will work closely wit...

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Arcadis Spring Ireland Market View: Economic volatility and new policy risks temper optimism, but sector is poised for recovery as public investment accelerates

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:09:47 EDT

Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, released its  Spring 2026 Ireland Market View Report. The latest analysis provides a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic trends, sector performance, and future projections for the Irish construction market, highlighting both emerging opportunities and key risks for the year ahead. - - After a turbulent end to 2025, which saw output contract across all major sectors, Ireland's construction industr...

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SES Announces Implementation of a Liquidity Contract With BNP Paribas

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:14:10 EDT

SES, a leading space solutions company, announces that it has entrusted BNP Paribas with the implementation of a liquidity agreement to promote liquidity and foster regular trading for SES fiduciary depository receipts (FDRs) admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (ISIN LU0088087324). - - This agreement has an initial period ending on 31 December 2026 and is automatically renewable for successive 12-month periods. For the implementation of the liquidity agreement, the following resources we...

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Publication of the 2025 Universal Registration Document

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:04:09 EDT

JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces the publication of its 2025 Universal Registration Document. - - This Universal Registration Document was filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorit� des March�s Financiers - AMF) in ESEF format (European Single Electronic Format) under the reference D.26-0238. - - This Universal Registration Document includes the following documents: - - - • the 2025 annual financial report - •...

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La Caisse and Prologis Launch Pan-European Logistics Joint Venture

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:33:15 EDT

- - • A EUR 1 billion seed portfolio in logistics assets across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK will anchor the launch of the joint venture. - - • La Caisse will hold 70% interest, with Prologis serving as operating partner and contributing asset management and development expertise. - - • The platform will grow through disciplined acquisitions and development in Europe's core logistics markets. - - - - La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group, and Prologi...

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Ardian signs an agreement to acquire a stake in IVB Wellness Lab, a fast‑growing and innovative supplements brand in Spain

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:24:41 EDT

IVB Wellness Lab (“IVB”), a leading Spanish company in the research, development and distribution of science‑backed dietary supplements, welcomes Ardian, a global private investment firm, as a minority shareholder. - - Founded in 2021 by Dr. Isabel Vi�a Bas, Valerio Soto Ferri, and Carlos Vi�a Bas, IVB has established itself as one of Spain's most dynamic dietary supplement brands operating in a market driven by sustainable consumer trends around lifestyle and healthcare. Headquartere...

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Ferrovial holds its 2026 Shareholders Meeting after a year of strong operational performance and Nasdaq-100 inclusion

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:16:21 EDT

Ferrovial held its 2026 Shareholders Meeting, following a year of solid results and strong operational performance across all its business areas, and which culminated in the company's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. - - “In 2025, Ferrovial delivered robust performance across all business divisions. We joined the Nasdaq-100 index in December, reflecting the confidence investors place in our long-term strategy. Looking ahead, we believe we are well positioned for continued growth, suppo...

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