News•Feb 13, 2026
VM Vita Markets and HTFX (EU) Have Their Cyprus Investors Compensation Fund Membership Withdrawn
CySEC announced the withdrawal of Investors Compensation Fund membership for VM Vita Markets Ltd and HTFX (EU) Ltd after revoking their Cyprus Investment Firm licences. The regulator clarified that covered clients retain the right to compensation for transactions executed before the membership loss, provided they meet the Directive’s conditions. The removal of ICF status does not block the initiation of compensation procedures. This action underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny of forex brokers operating in the EU‑Cyprus market.
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Feb 13, 2026
Wexler Founder: Don’t Worry About the Competition
Gregory Mostyn, co‑founder and CEO of Wexler, says founders should ignore competitors and concentrate on building truly unique solutions. Wexler is creating a new “fact intelligence” category for legal, compliance, HR, tax and forensics teams, leveraging AI for extraction, verification...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Speaker Spotlight: Eddie Flores, Co-Founder L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Chairman of L&L Franchise, Inc.
Eddie Flores, co‑founder of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and chairman of L&L Franchise, Inc., will deliver the opening keynote at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in San Diego on March 16‑18, 2026. In his talk, “Franchising the American Dream,” he...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 13, 2026
Anthony Edwards Has a Plan to Get Your Attention
NBA star Anthony Edwards is turning his on‑court fame into a media empire through Three‑Fifths Media, which now produces the unscripted series *Year Six* and the viral Believe That Awards. The company, co‑founded with manager Justin Holland, secured a production...
By Fast Company
News•Feb 13, 2026
Black History Month: The Catalyst to Foster More Inclusive Behavior Year Round
Black History Month offers a launchpad for companies to start genuine, year‑round inclusion initiatives. While many firms intensify diversity programming in February, the momentum often dissipates, sending a signal that equity is a seasonal concern. Experts from Peoplism argue that...
By HR Morning
News•Feb 13, 2026
US Dollar Credit Supply: Primary Market Shows Strong Start to 2026
US dollar primary market began 2026 with robust corporate issuance, totaling $56 bn in January, driven largely by technology, media and telecom (TMT) firms contributing $24 bn. Banks led the financial sector, printing $134 bn of senior non‑preferred bonds, a $20 bn year‑to‑date increase...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Feb 13, 2026
Kelli Valade Tapped to Lead Women’s Foodservice Forum
Kelli Valade has been appointed president of the Women’s Foodservice Forum, succeeding Therese Gearhart. Valade arrives from a string of C‑suite roles, most recently as CEO of Denny’s and previously leading Red Lobster, Chili’s Bar & Grill, and analytics firm Black Box Intelligence. In her new...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 13, 2026
Nick Lim to Lead Railbookers Group as Asia VP
Railbookers Group announced the appointment of Nick Lim as Vice President for Asia, bolstering its executive team in the region. Lim brings more than 25 years of travel‑industry experience, most recently serving as CEO, Asia at The Travel Corporation. He...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 13, 2026
Australia Should Have CBAM on some Commodities: Review
Australia’s latest carbon leakage review recommends a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), beginning with cement and clinker imports and potentially expanding to hydrogen, steel, ammonia and related products. The review, led by ANU professor Frank Jotzo, evaluated 75 trade‑exposed commodities...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 13, 2026
Done Deal: UMG’s Downtown Acquisition Approved by EU Competition Regulator
The European Commission approved Universal Music Group’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, conditional on divesting the Curve royalty‑accounting business. The decision ends a year‑long antitrust review and clears the way for UMG to integrate Downtown’s distribution and publishing services,...
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
News•Feb 13, 2026
BNP Election Win Could Reshape Bangladesh's Energy Mix
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive parliamentary majority, clearing the path for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s energy strategy. Its manifesto pledges to lift renewable power to 20% of the mix by 2030, a dramatic rise from today’s...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 13, 2026
ASICS EMEA Achieves Record Revenues as European Sportswear Demand Increases
ASICS EMEA posted a record €1.204 billion revenue for 2025, an 18.4% year‑on‑year increase. Growth was broad‑based, with SportStyle sales up 44% and strong gains across Performance Running, Tennis, Indoor and Apparel. Channel performance was robust: wholesale rose 22.5%, owned retail...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 13, 2026
Indie Veteran Stuart Ford on Netflix-Warner Deal: We Have to “Fight Tooth and Nail” Or Film Professionals Will Become “Uber...
Stuart Ford, veteran indie financier, warned that a Netflix‑Warner merger would likely harm the film ecosystem, likening future talent roles to “Uber drivers” for tech giants. He stressed that preserving proper theatrical windowing and backend participation is essential to keep...
By The Hollywood Reporter (THR)
News•Feb 13, 2026
PwC Says AI Cannot Replace Human Subjectivity in Decision-Making
PwC says AI cannot replace human subjectivity in decision‑making, so it will keep entry‑level graduate roles to develop judgment. The firm will use AI only for low‑value, routine tasks while senior staff focus on nuanced analysis. PwC received 60,000 applications...
By Personnel Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ola Electric Q3 Results: Loss Narrows YoY to Rs 487 Crore; Revenue Falls 55%
Ola Electric reported a narrower Q3 FY26 loss of Rs 487 crore versus Rs 564 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations plunged 55% year‑on‑year to Rs 470 crore, driven by a steep decline in automotive sales. Unit deliveries fell to about 32,680, down from 84,029,...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 13, 2026
Travel Takes the Lead
Visa’s latest Spending Momentum Index shows travel as the fastest‑growing consumer category in Asia‑Pacific, expanding about 2.5 times faster than overall spend in 2025. Cross‑border card use surged as tourists adopted digital wallets, while affluent consumers generated roughly three‑quarters of...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 13, 2026
The Pivot: Unlocking the Central African Republic’s Substantial Resource Frontier
A&S Resources announced strategic contracts to develop a 20 billion‑tonne high‑grade iron ore deposit in the Central African Republic, valued at up to $2.5 trillion in‑situ. The resource, located in the Bangui Anomaly, has been validated by an independent technical report, confirming...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
News•Feb 13, 2026
How Financial Firms Can Stay on Top of SEC Compliance
Financial firms face mounting SEC scrutiny, prompting a seven‑point playbook to boost compliance resilience. The guide stresses establishing clear policies, automating daily checklists, and embedding cyber‑security controls such as multi‑factor authentication. It also highlights real‑time AML screening, rigorous marketing approvals,...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 13, 2026
Rupee Closes Nearly Flat, Modest Depreciation Bias Lingers
India’s rupee ended Friday essentially unchanged, closing at 90.6350 per dollar, a slight dip from the prior session. The currency faced pressure from weak domestic equities, elevated interbank dollar demand, and maturing non‑deliverable forward contracts, while the Reserve Bank of...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 13, 2026
Yanik Guillemette Introduces an Intelligent Employee Recognition Assistant: Accolad Deploys Proactive AI to Empower Managers
Accolad has launched a proactive AI assistant that integrates directly into its employee recognition platform, turning sporadic praise into a systematic leadership habit. Inspired by trends unveiled at CES 2026, the assistant continuously scans work anniversaries, milestones and performance data...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
iDox.ai Launches Real-Time Guardrail to Prevent Sensitive Data Exposure in AI Workflows
iDox.ai unveiled Guardrail, a real‑time endpoint agent that stops confidential data from reaching generative AI tools. The solution applies policy‑based controls as users type, paste, or upload content, automatically blocking, sanitizing, or allowing actions based on risk. Guardrail targets legal,...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Invesco Expands Its Sharīʿah Offering with a New ETF on the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series on the London Stock Exchange
Invesco has launched the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series UCITS ETF (ISIN IE000LFC57H7) on the London Stock Exchange, offering global equity exposure that complies with Shariah principles. The fund tracks the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series index using a market‑capitalisation‑based screening methodology...
By ETFWorld Europe (EN)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Planning Consultancy Fuels Regional Growth With New Senior and Graduate Jobs Drive
Cadnant Planning is expanding its North West footprint by hiring an Associate Director for Chester and senior or graduate planners at its Conwy office. The recruitment follows a surge in large‑scale housing, infrastructure and renewable‑energy schemes across Cheshire, North Wales...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Call to Protect Freelancers, ‘the Lifeblood of the Industry’
Perfect Storm’s “Freelance Landscape” report highlights growing strain between agencies and freelancers amid AI-driven industry upheaval. While 42% of freelancers report reduced agency work and 82% see day rates stagnating or falling, 33% note agencies are increasingly turning to freelancers...
By DecisionMarketing
News•Feb 13, 2026
Wieslander Published in Euractiv
In a Euractiv op‑ed, Anna Wieslander and Rachel Ellehuus of RUSI argue Europe must build a NATO led by Europeans. They warn waiting for a new U.S. administration would waste critical time. The authors propose an action‑oriented process focusing on...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 13, 2026
Private Equity Holding Periods Continue to Climb
Private‑equity firms now hold portfolio companies for a median of six years, the longest span since the metric began tracking in 2000. The increase reflects delayed exits caused by market uncertainty, the COVID‑19 pandemic, and a strategic shift toward add‑on...
By Private Equity Info — Blog
News•Feb 13, 2026
How Businesses Can Reduce Employment Risk by Implementing Better Workplace Policies
Businesses that neglect clear workplace policies face heightened legal disputes, morale problems, and financial loss. The article outlines how concise, practical employee handbooks, regular manager training, and up‑to‑date documentation can dramatically lower employment risk. It emphasizes early reporting mechanisms and...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 13, 2026
We’re Trimming Our 2026 Romania Growth Forecast After a Bumpy End to 2025
Romania’s economy entered recession in early 2024 and posted a 1.9% quarterly contraction in Q4 2025, the steepest drop since 2012. Revised data also turned Q1 2025 growth negative, prompting analysts to slash the 2026 GDP outlook from 1.4% to 0.6%. The...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Feb 13, 2026
Nurses in England and Wales to Get 3.3% Pay Rise
The UK government announced a 3.3% pay rise for roughly 1.5 million NHS nurses, midwives and allied health staff in England and Wales, effective 2026‑27. The increase outpaces the Office for Budget Responsibility's 2.2% inflation forecast but falls short of the...
By Personnel Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
‘Beyond a Lithium-Only Future’: How US Trade Rules Could Accelerate BESS Diversification
US trade policy changes – FEOC restrictions and a 25% Section 301 tariff on Chinese‑origin battery energy storage systems (BESS) – took effect on 1 January, tightening cost and compliance pressures. While Chinese lithium‑ion BESS remain marginally cheaper on equipment‑only pricing, developers...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Shanghai’s Tourism Comeback: 9.36 Million Visitors Return as Tokyo, Seoul Rivalry and US Geopolitics Reshape Asia Travel
Shanghai welcomed 9.36 million inbound visitors in 2025, a 39.6% year‑over‑year increase, marking a robust tourism rebound. Growth was driven by diversified source markets, notably South Korea, Russia and Southeast Asia, and by improved visa policies and airline connectivity that doubled...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 13, 2026
Cineverse Acquires IndiCue
Cineverse announced the acquisition of ad‑tech firm IndiCue for up to $40 million, integrating its advertising and monetisation tools into the Matchpoint platform. The deal adds real‑time revenue optimisation across FAST, AVoD, CTV and other ad‑supported streaming channels. Financing combines cash,...
By Advanced Television
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News•Feb 13, 2026
[Industry News] Testronic Strengthens European Centre of Excellence with Senior Strategic Appointments
Testronic announced a wave of senior appointments to bolster its European Centre of Excellence, including CRO Samantha Williams taking a board seat, senior marketing manager Beata Czarnacka, and Director of Managed Clients Pawel Ziajka. The company also expanded operational leadership, with Chief People...
By MCV/Develop
News•Feb 13, 2026
ECB Publishes Consolidated Banking Data for End-September 2025
The European Central Bank released its consolidated banking data for end‑September 2025, covering 336 banking groups and 2,289 stand‑alone credit institutions across the EU‑27. Total assets rose 0.95 % to €33.44 trillion, while the non‑performing loan ratio edged up to 1.97 %. Return on...
By European Central Bank – Press
News•Feb 13, 2026
Why World Models Will Become a Platform Capability, Not a Corporate Superpower
The article argues that large language models have become commoditized, offering generic linguistic intelligence but lacking real‑world understanding. It proposes that world models—systems that learn environment dynamics, causality, and feedback—will evolve into a shared platform capability rather than a proprietary...
By Fast Company
News•Feb 13, 2026
BBC Studios Promotes Schildhouse to CEO, Direct to Consumer
Robert Schildhouse has been elevated to chief executive of BBC Studios' newly branded Direct‑to‑Consumer division, which houses BritBox in North America and the documentary service BBC Select. Previously BritBox president, Schildhouse took charge of BBC Select in 2025, helping it become the...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 13, 2026
Cameroon Clamps Down on Shadow Fleet as Flag Purge Begins
Cameroon’s ship registry, now Africa’s third‑largest, surged 126% in the past year, largely due to Russian‑linked vessels adopting its flag. The fleet’s average age has risen to 32.7 years, prompting safety concerns after several high‑profile incidents. Under pressure from the EU...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 13, 2026
OnPay Introduces Expanded HR Capabilities for Growing Teams
OnPay, a payroll provider for U.S. small‑ to medium‑sized businesses, announced an optional HR add‑on and a suite of enhancements designed to scale with growing teams. The new offering bundles employee document management, PTO requests, directories, software provisioning and org...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Poland’s Economy Expanded by 4%YoY in the Final Quarter of 2025
Poland’s economy posted a 4.0% year‑on‑year increase in the fourth quarter of 2025, outpacing the 3.8% growth recorded in Q3. Quarterly expansion accelerated to 1.0% from 0.9% in the prior period, driven primarily by a surge in private consumption that...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Feb 13, 2026
Intrizen Announces Expanded Executive Team to Build on Rapid Growth and Drive Innovation
Intrizen, an HR and IT transformation firm and SAP partner, announced an expanded executive team, adding Jerold Lack as Chief Revenue Officer and Lyric Everly as Chief Marketing Officer. The leadership boost follows the company's recent inclusion on the Inc....
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
New Study Finds Paycom’s IWant Has Delivered Significant ROI
Paycom unveiled a Forrester Consulting study showing its AI‑driven IWant™ engine can generate a projected three‑year ROI of up to 431% for a composite of its clients. The research highlights substantial time savings—up to 600 manager hours, 60 executive hours,...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Turkey’s Current Account Deficit Remains on a Widening Track
Turkey posted a December current‑account deficit of $7.3 bn, well above the $5.3 bn forecast, pushing the 12‑month rolling deficit to $25.2 bn (about 1.8 % of GDP). The gap widened mainly because the trade balance slipped to a $‑7.4 bn deficit and primary‑income balances...
By ING — THINK Economics
News•Feb 13, 2026
Splash Wrap: The Week in Shipping in 233 Words
The Pentagon intercepted a tanker suspected of moving Venezuelan oil, underscoring Washington’s aggressive stance on illicit exports. Vanuatu warned users about a fake registry website, while Cameroon suspended new shadow‑fleet registrations and began deregistering existing vessels. In the tech arena,...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 13, 2026
Skosh Launches Global Culture-Based Dating and Friendship Platform
Skosh has launched a global dating and friendship app that centers culture, identity, and language in its matching algorithm. The platform lets users find romantic or platonic connections based on shared home country, cultural layers, and cross‑cultural curiosity, targeting immigrants,...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 13, 2026
Both the Number of New Workforce and Jobs Stagnant in Korea, Reports Indicate
South Korea faces a looming labor shortage as its economically active population is projected to grow only 0.46% by 2034, creating a gap of roughly 1.22 million workers. Despite the demand for an additional 54,000 workers per year through 2029 and...
By The Korea Herald
News•Feb 13, 2026
HR Tech and Predictive Workforce Planning – Using Data and AI to Forecast Talent Needs Before Gaps Appear
Predictive workforce planning leverages AI and real‑time data to forecast talent needs before gaps emerge, replacing annual headcount cycles with continuous, scenario‑based modeling. Modern HR platforms integrate internal signals—performance, learning, engagement—and external labor‑market trends to create a living intelligence layer....
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Business-Related Personal Insolvencies Surge
Australian Financial Security Authority data shows a sharp rise in business‑related personal insolvencies, with 344 individuals filing in December – a 38% year‑on‑year increase and the fourth consecutive December gain. Over the past four years, the share of personal insolvencies...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 13, 2026
Africa's GDP Race Tightens as Economic Interdependence Deepens
Africa’s five largest economies are now separated by razor‑thin margins, with South Africa’s $401.6 bn GDP barely outpacing Egypt’s $399.5 bn. Nigeria remains third at $334.3 bn but its ranking is highly sensitive to exchange‑rate swings. Algeria and Morocco round out the top...
By African Business
News•Feb 13, 2026
Kaspersky Warns Against ‘Valentine’s Gift’ Card Scams
Kaspersky warns that scammers are targeting the surge in Valentine's Day gift‑card purchases with sophisticated phishing campaigns. The security firm’s latest global survey shows 80% of consumers plan to buy digital gifts, prompting fraudsters to create fake verification sites and...
By IT News Africa
News•Feb 13, 2026
Battery Tech Startup E-TRNL Energy Raises ₹27.4 Cr For Product Development
e-TRNL Energy, a battery‑tech startup founded in 2021, secured ₹27.4 cr ($3 mn) in a seed round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The capital will fund completion of its chemistry‑agnostic lithium‑ion and future sodium‑ion cell technology and demonstrate large‑scale manufacturing in India....
By Inc42