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Private‑equity investors in India are confronting two major headwinds: a weakening rupee, which has fallen 1.9% against the dollar so far in 2026 after larger declines in the previous two years, and a capital‑gains tax of 10‑15% on exits. While the country’s robust growth outlook, deepening deal pipeline, and active IPO market keep it attractive to global allocators, the combined currency and tax drag is compressing net returns. Additionally, central‑bank and corporate‑law limits on leverage force firms to rely on operational value creation rather than financial engineering.
Prembly, a Nigerian digital‑security firm, has unveiled FraudLens, an open‑source fraud‑intelligence bank built on millions of identity‑verification checks. The platform aggregates fraud events from banks, fintechs and other partners, offering a publicly accessible repository that starts with Nigeria and aims...
Bengaluru‑based ride‑hailing platform Namma Yatri secured ₹39.75 crore (≈$4.4 million) in a pre‑Series A extension, led by Juspay founder Vimal Kumar with participation from Blume Ventures, Antler and other investors. The round follows a July 2024 $11 million raise and brings Vimal Kumar’s stake to...
The Harvard Law School Forum highlights that CEO tenure, not the CEO‑chair structure, drives long‑term value. Empirical data show CEOs who also serve as board chairs stay in office about three years longer, yet performance outcomes remain mixed across contexts....
Bain Capital closed a $12.5 bn fundraising drive for its Asia and Japan buyout vehicles, completing the effort in roughly seven months. Senior management pledged more than $1 bn of personal capital, underscoring alignment with limited partners. The raise includes a $2 bn...
WNBA owners and players are deep in collective bargaining talks as the 2026 season looms, with proposals exchanged this week and a disputed deadline of Tuesday versus a quality‑of‑deal standard. The core impasse centers on revenue sharing – owners suggest...
Divest, the Nigerian fintech known for crypto‑to‑cash conversion, has introduced Money Xchange, a cross‑border remittance service embedded within its existing app. The product currently supports transfers from Nigeria to Kenya, Ghana and South Africa with upfront rate locking and no...
The Federal Reserve has proposed three adjustments to how banks treat mortgage loans and mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) under capital rules. While the new loan‑to‑value risk‑weight buckets and a review of the 250% MSR risk weight align with Basel principles,...
Corelink Hire unveiled a hiring manager dashboard that consolidates candidate video responses, application activity, and key performance metrics into a single interface. The tool lets managers review submissions, monitor engagement rates, and compare applicants using structured interview data. By centralising...
Samsung Biologics and U.S. pharma leader Eli Lilly have signed an agreement to launch a biotech incubator in Incheon’s Songdo district. The facility will host Lilly’s Gateway Labs platform, offering lab space, equipment, funding and R&D collaboration to emerging biotech firms....
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revised its UK economic outlook, cutting 2026 GDP growth to 1% and flagging higher inflation and unemployment due to the escalating Iran conflict. Inflation is projected to rise to 2.7% before easing to...
The article advises law firm owners to rigorously assess readiness before hiring an associate, outlining four key questions: the strategic purpose of expansion, profitability of the hire, affordable compensation, and whether a full‑time attorney is truly needed. It emphasizes that...
The article outlines the nine leadership competencies essential for 2026, emphasizing that modern talent seeks purpose, growth, and a supportive environment beyond pay. It argues that effective leaders must drive change, foster collaboration, and align personal and community goals. The...
At NEXUS 2026, Ardian’s senior executive Ava Mallin highlighted that private‑wealth capital is flowing into the private‑equity secondaries market, expanding the pool of funds available for larger transactions. While this influx has increased overall capacity, Mallin warned that the market...
Google is adding AI‑generated voice‑overs to Performance Max video ads, automatically turning silent creatives into narrated assets. The system pulls text from existing headlines and descriptions, synthesizes natural‑sounding speech, and layers it onto the original video. Advertisers can opt out...
Southeast Asian firms are confronting a mental‑health crisis, with half of surveyed employees reporting burnout at least monthly and over 40% unable to disconnect from work. The pandemic‑driven shift to remote and hybrid models has amplified the need for robust...
Adlore Business Enterprise launched a live pilot of Jollof Boss, a conversational commerce platform that merges the WhatsApp Cloud API with Paystack payments to let Nigerian SMEs browse products, place orders and pay within chat. The test processed ten real orders,...
Evri, the UK’s leading parcel delivery firm, has opened its Driving Academy to external candidates seeking HGV licence training. In 2025 the academy helped drivers earn 113 new HGV licences, addressing a market where the Road Haulage Association forecasts a...
Spacely AI delivers a generative AI platform that converts floor plans and rough concepts into realistic 3D visualizations within minutes, targeting architects, interior designers, and real‑estate professionals in the US and Europe. The company embeds AI across its product and...
Armadin announced a $189.9 million seed and Series A round, the largest combined funding ever in cybersecurity, led by Accel with participation from Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Menlo Ventures, In‑Q‑Tel, 8VC and Ballistic Ventures. The capital will accelerate its AI‑driven platform that...
Leaders aiming to build a performance culture must carefully elevate colleagues into leadership roles. The article outlines five common mistakes: applying pressure, ignoring workload, overlooking career goals, skipping training, and failing to recognize achievements. It advises open dialogue, workload assessment,...
Shell PLC announced the sale of its Jiffy Lube International unit, including the Premium Velocity Auto franchise, to Monomoy Capital Partners for roughly $1.3 billion. The transaction covers more than 2,000 service locations across the U.S. and Canada and represents about 6.5%...
Proshort announced that RateGain Travel Technologies has selected its AI‑native revenue intelligence platform for global rollout. The deployment targets higher forecasting accuracy, clearer pipeline visibility, and consistent execution across RateGain’s worldwide sales teams. Proshort’s architecture relies on a proprietary Context...
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Creality, the leading Chinese desktop 3D printer maker, is preparing for an IPO while shifting its narrative from product launches to market penetration. CEO Jack Chen argues the industry’s 20‑30% annual growth and untapped household adoption justify long‑term investor focus....
Cross Switch announced the promotion of co‑founder Jacob Yermalitski from Director of Engineering to Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Mike Kenrich who will now serve as Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Jacob will steer the company’s technology vision and...
The article argues that World Cup sponsorship is often reduced to logo exposure, while the true value lies in creating immersive fan experiences in venues such as bars, fan zones, and hospitality spaces. Brands like Adidas, Visa, Budweiser and Coca‑Cola...
SumUp has launched a free, in‑platform accounting solution for UK merchants, powered by Sage, to help them meet the Making Tax Digital (MTD) income‑tax requirements that take effect in April 2026. The tool automates income‑tax calculations and filing, embedding compliance...
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel before reversing sharply, marking what analysts call the most epic price reversal in oil history. The swing was driven by mixed signals about the U.S.–Iran conflict, including President Trump's comments and hopes of...
On March 10, 2026, the United States designated Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” demanding the release of two American citizens, Mahmood Habibi and Dennis Coyle. Afghan Taliban officials condemned the move as regrettable and urged a diplomatic solution through...
Breakout Ventures announced the close of a new $114 million venture fund, its first dedicated vehicle, aimed at backing roughly 20 early‑stage companies. The capital raise underscores the firm’s confidence in high‑growth sectors such as SaaS, fintech and artificial intelligence. Breakout...
Neurovirse is tackling a problematic gap in the recruitment space: making it easy to hire neurodiverse talent
As strikes shake the Middle East and oil prices soar, what are the global ramifications of the US and Israel’s conflict with Iran? 🎥 Tune in LIVE as @TimOBrien discusses with @JavierBlas and @MarcChampion1 Tuesday, March 10 @ 8:30 am EDT...
Searchlight Capital’s Euclid fund achieved a $4 billion distribution to its limited partners, defying a generally sluggish private‑equity exit environment. The performance was driven by a series of recent portfolio company sales that leveraged the firm’s revenue‑weighted investment (RWI) methodology. By...
“Politics & personal agendas among snr. executives are among the top factors affecting project outcomes. Shrewd project managers never ignore these factors—they leverage them for their project success.” > https://t.co/icrB70bfTQ #stakeholdermanagement #projectmanagement #agile https://t.co/YUJo6SPtH0
Trump threatens ‘Death, Fire and Fury’ if Iran closes Strait of Hormuz The US President claims the war on Iran is "very complete" but also hasn’t ruled out taking over the Strait https://t.co/xy4DfQoYYm
OceanSound announced the appointment of Laura Noisten, formerly of TPG, as head of capital markets. The move comes as the firm prepares for a significant expansion in size and operational complexity. Noisten will be tasked with building the necessary capital...
“Attending training courses, reading books, listening to podcasts, etc., won’t make up for lacking the requisite temperament and style in any leadership or management role.” 🔗 https://t.co/ysdPb3UXGz #leadership #management #leadershipeffectiveness https://t.co/CQz3ZqSVE2
Google AI voice models coming to PMax video campaigns in Google Ads https://t.co/HdEjC1qd7C via @beXtremeArpan https://t.co/K39CiSxc7P
The On The Market podcast highlighted how the emerging Iran‑Russia conflict is injecting fresh uncertainty into the U.S. housing market, prompting buyers and sellers to pause amid rising oil prices and potential rate hikes. Transaction volume has slipped to under...
Aalberts N.V. disclosed that between 2 March and 6 March 2026 it repurchased 166,300 shares for €5,602,990.88, at an average price of €33.69 per share. This transaction brings the cumulative buyback to 197,900 shares worth €6.72 million since the programme’s launch on 27 February...
Executive coaching only delivers impact when anchored to a clearly defined business purpose. CHROs must identify the specific leadership gap, transition or cultural challenge before any session begins. Research shows 61% of new executives feel unprepared, contributing to a 50‑60%...
Enterprises embracing cloud and AI still perform most NetOps tasks manually, creating scalability and error‑prone challenges. Network automation promises to cut human error, improve security, and lower operating costs, serving as the foundation for the emerging agentic NetOps model. By...
In Episode 444, regional VP of sales Marah Rodriguez shares her winding career path—from lifeguard to water safety, a stint in HIV prevention with the Red Cross, and back into the attractions industry with Mobaro—highlighting how listening and empathy have...
Pershing Square has filed for a $5 billion IPO of a closed-end fund, Pershing Square USA $PSUS. Additionally, Pershing Square Inc. will go public under the symbol $PS. Buyers of the closed-end fund IPO will also receive shares in the management company. Interesting...
As Trump has been screaming into the void about acquiring Greenland, the wheels over in #Iceland and #Norway are starting to turn. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/wGaex4mPph #eu #europeanunion #geopolitics https://t.co/7SEnZinGjq
Denis Beau highlighted that France and the euro area have remained surprisingly resilient despite a cascade of shocks, including the Covid‑19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and heightened trade tensions. Inflation has dropped sharply, reaching 1.7 % in January and nearing...
India’s National Stock Exchange has issued a circular directing all brokers and sub‑brokers to disclose any Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collected but not yet deposited for FY 2023‑24 and earlier periods. The directive follows a notice from the Income Tax Department...
Datadog will open a UK‑resident data centre later this year, offering local storage for operational data. The move targets regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, government and higher education, where data‑governance rules are tightening. Local hosting reduces latency and lets...
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) warns that many employers are neglecting their legal duty to assess health and safety risks for home‑based staff. Recent ONS data show that 25% of workers are hybrid and 13% fully remote, meaning...
SS Innovations announced an $18.6 million private placement to accelerate its global rollout, including a U.S. launch of the SSi Mantra surgical robot. The company filed for FDA 510(k) clearance in December, with a decision expected by mid‑2026, and aims to compete...
