Nigerian Telecoms Identity Risk Management System Launches
On April 24, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria unveiled a joint Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) portal. The platform gives banks and other financial institutions real‑time visibility to monitor and flag suspicious telephone numbers used in transactions. By linking telecom data with financial oversight, TIRMS aims to curb fraud, improve transparency, and strengthen trust in digital payments across Nigeria. NCC executive vice‑chairman Aminu Maida highlighted the system’s role in enhancing sector collaboration.
Janus Henderson to Report First Quarter 2026 Results
Janus Henderson Group announced it will publish its first‑quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on May 8, 2026. The company will not hold an earnings call or webcast, directing investors to the press release on its IR site. The release...
Coloplast Lifts FY Outlook as H1 Profit Rises 6% to DKK2.81bn
Coloplast announced first‑half net profit before special items of DKK2.81 billion, up 6% year‑over‑year, and lifted its full‑year organic growth outlook to 5‑6% in constant currencies. The revised guidance reflects better‑than‑expected earnings and a focus on cash‑flow optimization for shareholders.
Noscroll Launches $9.99 AI Bot to Automate Doomscrolling for Users
Noscroll, founded by former OpenSea CTO Nadav Hollander, rolled out an AI-powered bot that reads users' X feeds and other web sources, delivering personalized news digests via text for $9.99 a month. The service promises to replace endless scrolling with...
Angi Co‑Founder Angie Hicks Reflects on Marketplace Evolution and Growth Strategy
Angi co‑founder Angie Hicks recounted the company’s humble start as a local service list and how authentic branding propelled its expansion into a national online marketplace. She highlighted new digital initiatives, such as virtual office hours, that aim to deepen...
The Brand-Driven Flywheel: Igniting Growth Through a Simple Patient Experience
The article argues that legacy patient‑support models are outdated and proposes direct‑to‑patient (DTP) platforms as a brand‑driven flywheel for growth. DTP unifies access, fulfillment and support into a single, tech‑enabled journey, cutting prior‑authorization delays and improving adherence. With specialty drugs...
Trust Grows When We Embrace Openness and Ask for Help
Trust grows through openness and asking for help. Video from Amsterdam Business Forum 2025, in conversation with Ikenna Azuike
MusicBird Buys Supertramp Bassist’s Catalog as Futures Secures $6 M Funding
MusicBird announced the acquisition of bassist Dougie Thomson’s Supertramp master royalty income, expanding its cross‑era catalog. At the same time, indie label collective Futures Music Group closed a $6 million financing round led by U.S. and U.K. investors, underscoring early‑stage venture...
Aim for 10x‑100x Breakthroughs, Not Incremental Gains
We just had the ex-President of Tesla on MFM. This guy joined when Tesla was 4 employees, and left when it was 4,000. One of the things he told Shaan was that at Tesla, the goal was never "make it 20%...
Agam Capital and 1823 Partners Collaborate on Integrated Capital and ALM Capabilities for Insurers
Agam Capital and 1823 Partners have forged a long‑term strategic alliance to deliver integrated capital and asset‑liability management (ALM) solutions for insurers worldwide. The partnership combines Agam’s AI‑driven pALM and LeadAii platforms with 1823’s expertise in long‑duration capital sourcing and...
VMFS USA Unveils Real-Time Vending Machine Configurator, Completing Full-Spectrum B2B Ecosystem
VMFS USA launched a live, instant vending‑machine configurator that lets operators build, price, and schedule equipment in minutes. The tool caps an eight‑year rollout of complementary platforms—VAdviced, VPlaced, VMarketed and VFound—creating a full‑stack B2B solution for the vending industry.
Weekend Reading: Online Marketing of Soda and Alcohol
Vital Strategies released two AI‑driven reports exposing how soda and alcohol brands dominate social media, embedding themselves in sports highlights, influencer content and viral moments. The Coca‑Cola analysis uncovered 795 posts linked to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, generating...
UK Tech Funding Roundup: This Week’s Deals From Cloudsmith to Locai
UK tech investment jumped 35% week‑on‑week, reaching £103.3 million (≈$129 million) across eight rounds from 20‑24 April. Cloudsmith led the pack with a £53 million ($66 million) Series C to scale its AI‑focused artifact‑management platform. Energy‑focused startups Rivan and Exergy3 together secured £35 million ($44 million) to advance...
Top VCs Share Deeptech Investing Strategies at Summit
If you’re a VC who wants to be better at deeptech investing, join the biggest deeptech event with hundreds of VCs in a real-time Zoom conversation. It's our Deep Checks summit. Here’s who’s talking. They'll explain how they pick deeptech...
Beyond the Headlines: Where Federated Hermes Sees Real Opportunity in the Asia Ex-Japan Region
Federated Hermes highlights a compelling investment case across the Asia ex‑Japan region, focusing on deep‑value opportunities in China, a multi‑year re‑rating in South Korea, and contrarian upside in Thailand. The firm points to record‑low price‑to‑earnings multiples in China, single‑digit P/E...
How Public Companies Can Benefit From the CSE-NSX Integration | The CSE Podcast E8-S5
In this episode, Anna Saran of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) talks with Eduardo Carmona of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX) about the recent CSE‑NSX integration and what it means for Canadian issuers. They explain how the merger...
The Ordinary’s $175 Banana Is Something To Chew On
The Ordinary launched a six‑city pop‑up grocery concept called “Markup Marché,” staging absurdly priced items such as a $175.90 banana, a $195.50 coconut and $96.20 toilet‑paper rolls. The stunt, staged in Toronto, London, São Paulo, Melbourne and two other locations, mimics...
Christophe Pettus: Postgres Goes to the Lake, Two Ways
Snowflake and Databricks have turned their recent acquisitions into competing "Postgres‑in‑the‑lakehouse" offerings. Snowflake released pg_lake, an open‑source Postgres extension that federates queries to Iceberg tables stored in object storage. Databricks launched Lakebase, a serverless Postgres built on Neon’s storage‑compute separation...
Surviving D2C's Boom and Bust
In this episode of E‑Commerce Conversations, Chris Richard, co‑founder of the DTC luxury footwear brand Koyo, walks host Eric Bandles through a decade of building, scaling, and exiting a direct‑to‑consumer shoe company. He explains how early capital raises (totaling about...
Intelligent Cost Optimization Is a Competitive Advantage
TechInsights argues that intelligent cost optimization, driven by teardown analysis, is a strategic differentiator rather than a simple expense‑cutting exercise. By physically disassembling competitor devices, firms gain verified bill‑of‑materials data, revealing where rivals achieve feature parity with lower‑cost components or...
Free Vs. Paid CRM: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Businesses often start with free CRM tools to keep costs low, but as they scale, limitations hinder productivity. Salesforce research shows 76% of SMBs that adopt smart technology experience faster growth compared to manual processes. Paid CRM platforms deliver real-time...
85% of Enterprises Are Running AI Agents. Only 5% Trust Them Enough to Ship.
Eighty‑five percent of enterprises are running AI‑agent pilots, yet only five percent have moved those agents into production, highlighting a massive trust gap. Cisco’s President Jeetu Patel blamed the lack of a trust architecture and announced a suite of security...
Firms Need Systemic Approach to Filter Vendor Hype
Accounting firms are increasingly skeptical of vendor hype and AI‑driven marketing, opting for systematic, problem‑first evaluations. Leaders at YHB, Crete Professionals Alliance, Sikich and others stress piloting tools, measuring KPI‑based outcomes, and demanding API‑first integration before scaling. The process involves...
EU Widens Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
The European Union announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia's oil and gas sector, adding regional producers Bashneft, Slavneft and Nizhnevolzhskneft, 12 major refineries, and several Gazprom subsidiaries to its blacklist. The measures also extend to maritime assets, sanctioning 46...
PMVP Poised for Sale After Strong Phase 2 Results
Some movement on $PMVP worth flagging. Strong Phase 2 results, the market gave zero credit. But something is stirring. Board just appointed Laurie Stelzer as Chairman. CFO track record across multiple major pharma buyouts. Clear corporate finance chops. PMVP might be prepping for...
Become the CMO Everyone Wants: Data, Audience, Funnel
How To Be The CMO Everyone Wants to Work With Lessons from Dave Kellogg seeing all sides of the table: as a CEO, CMO, and board member. This was one of the best talks I've seen about the role of...
A Letter Your Future Self Needs You to Write Today
Mo Seetubtim announced the launch of Letters to Yourself, a digital platform that prompts users daily to write letters to their future selves, friends, or past versions. The service offers free gratitude letters, weekly themed series, and a vision board,...
$30K FMLA Retaliation Case: DOL Finds Worker Was Forced Out
The U.S. Department of Labor ruled that the University of Tennessee violated the Family and Medical Leave Act by forcing an employee on approved intermittent leave to resign, rather than terminating them outright. The university also failed to provide the...
Government Should Merge More Small Public Bodies, Report Urges
The Public Accounts Committee released a report urging the UK government to accelerate merging small public bodies into larger organisations. It notes that past reforms have focused on large entities, leaving many low‑risk quangos burdened by heavy reporting requirements. Consolidation...
How China, Russia, and North Korea Enable Each Other’s Atrocities
A new Seoul‑based report by the Citizens Alliance for North Korean Human Rights exposes a state‑directed system that traffics North Korean workers to Russia as forced labor, fueling both Moscow’s war in Ukraine and Pyongyang’s weapons program. The investigation links...
Geopolitical Whispers Fuel Market Volatility Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
Iran headlines are driving everything today $DXY pulled back hard off its highs $SPX whipsawing $CL all over the place No US data on the calendar, so every geopolitical whisper is moving markets. Add Israel/Lebanon missiles and China restricting US tech investment...
BandPitch Launches to Help Artists Get in Front of More Managers and Bookers
BandPitch, a Denmark‑based platform launched by the team behind VIP‑Booking.com, connects independent artists with a network of over 22,000 agents, managers and festival bookers in more than 50 countries. The service lets musicians create free profiles and, for a fee,...
Context Is Why Your AI Messages Get Ignored. Here’s How to Fix It.
Most AI‑driven outreach tools claim personalization but only insert a name and title, producing generic, mail‑merge style messages. CueGrowth flips this model by first enriching each prospect with real‑time signals—funding events, hiring activity, recent posts, and communication style—then feeding that...
Apple's Next CEO Has a Different Battle Ahead
John Ternus, Apple’s current head of hardware engineering, will assume the CEO role in September 2026, succeeding Tim Cook. Analysts anticipate a rapid rollout of a folding iPhone, alongside potential smart‑glasses and a smart‑home hub. Ternus must also steer Apple...
Cocoa Market Update, Surplus Pressures Meet Geopolitical Risk
ICE New York cocoa futures swung sharply after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, injecting a short‑term risk premium into a market already burdened by record inventories and a confirmed global surplus. While the May contract jumped 3.7% mid‑week, underlying...
U.K. to Face ‘Big Tariff’ if They Don’t Drop Digital Services Tax on U.S.
President Trump warned the United Kingdom that a substantial tariff could be imposed unless it repeals its 2% digital services tax on U.S. tech firms. The levy, introduced in 2020, applies to revenue generated by Google, Meta and Apple from...
Dollar Eases as US–Iran Talk Hopes Rise, Markets on Guard for Weekend Risk
The dollar eased after reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will travel to Islamabad, suggesting a thaw in U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. Traders trimmed defensive positions, and Brent crude slipped to around $105 per barrel from a brief $108 peak....
An Artist's Guide to ChatGPT and Claude Recommendation
Carlo Kiksen’s guide shows musicians how to boost their chances of appearing in AI‑driven music recommendations on ChatGPT Search and Claude. By treating AI assistants like search engines, artists should polish metadata on music databases, keep streaming‑service profiles current, and...
Daiichi Sankyo Shares Slip After Delaying Annual Earnings Report
Daiichi Sankyo postponed its FY2025 earnings release from April 27 to May 11, 2026, citing the need to finalize financials and review supply plans amid shifting business conditions. The delay coincides with an accelerated rollout of its five‑year strategic plan, now set...
Cadbury Dairy Milk Taps Cricket Nostalgia in ‘Khaas Seat’ Campaign
Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched the “Khaas Seat” campaign, celebrating the first live‑stadium cricket experience as a formative memory. The initiative features former India players Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh sharing personal stories, while inviting fans to contribute their own...
Cohere Acquires Aleph Alpha
Cohere announced the acquisition of Aleph Alpha, merging its developer‑first NLP platform with Aleph Alpha’s research‑driven multilingual models and governance tools. The deal creates a broader model catalog, unified deployment environment, and enhanced safety pipelines that respect GDPR and other...
Redesign Your Business for Joy, Then Scale
Been working with a client in my high proximity Leap Year Mastermind for 7 months now. She came to me wanting to scale… but she secretly hated the business she had built. She was forcing it into what she thought...
'It's a No Until It's a Yes but Things Are Looking Very Promising' – Visma-Lease a Bike Boss Offers Update...
Visma‑Lease a Bike’s CEO Richard Plugge said the team is in advanced talks with several potential title sponsors, aiming for a deal that could contribute roughly $21.8 million – about 30% of the budgets of the sport’s wealthiest squads, which range...
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[You Won't Believe] What This Super Agent Did For Fractionals
Last week GTM OS introduced GTMee, an AI‑powered GTM super‑agent designed for fractional consultants. The tool embeds the GTM Operating System, enabling users to generate ICP workbooks, offers, and client‑ready decks in minutes. Early partners report faster deliverables, higher confidence,...
Newly Employed Graduates Earn NT$39,000 on Average in 2025: Ministry
In 2025 Taiwan’s newly employed graduates earned an average monthly wage of NT$39,000 (about US$1,240), a 5.4% increase over the prior year. University graduates made NT$36,000 on average, while those with postgraduate degrees earned NT$53,000, with the highest pay in...
Proposed 123% Rate Could Double US Cost of Indian Modules
The preliminary rate of 123.04% is exceptionally high, effectively doubling the cost of Indian-made modules for U.S. buyers if finalized.
Earn 99% Margins by Building a Simple Digital Business
My little writing business has made over $20,000,000. But the problem? It's VERY expensive to run. At this point, we have a team of about 30 all-stars with a 7-figure payroll. If I wanted to maximize the money flowing into my bank account, I...
Vietnam Pivots Toward China, Abandoning US Swing-State Role
Vietnam was the "swing state" of SE Asia that the US preferred. Until now. On the heels of President To Lam's state visit to Beijing, the winds seem to be shifting. The latest from @CarnegieChina https://t.co/JFXuV6zPnI https://t.co/MAKSuoFyIY
Spotrac Shows Real-Time NFL Draft Cap Impacts
All of Spotrac's #NFL team cap views contain a real-time look at the current Draft Pool as picks are made/traded, etc. These cap figures won't officially hit the books until players sign contracts. https://t.co/vfT6zXOO9G https://t.co/pqGbtkRumV
Charter-Cox Merger Near Summer Close, California Pending Approval
Charter's Chris Winfrey: Charter-Cox deal has received fed and state approvals save for California. Working with CPUC toward a summer close.