UK Self-Driving Startup Wayve Closes US$1.5bn Funding Round
Wayve announced a $1.5 billion Series D funding round that lifts its valuation to $8.6 billion, bringing total capital raised to $2.5 billion. The round is led by Eclipse Ventures, Balderton Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and includes first‑time OEM investors Mercedes‑Benz, Stellantis and Nissan. Uber contributes a $300 million conditional tranche to fund robotaxi fleets across ten cities, with London slated as the first deployment later in 2026. The capital enables Wayve to move from R&D to commercial licensing of its vision‑based AI system.
Labcorp Expands PathAI Pact to Roll Out Digital Pathology Platform in US
Labcorp announced an expanded partnership with PathAI to deploy the AISight Dx digital pathology platform across its U.S. anatomic pathology labs and hospital sites. The AI‑enabled software will allow pathologists to scan, annotate and diagnose slides digitally, aiming to cut turnaround...
Limelight Inc.’s Case Study: Adaptive Rules Centre Delivers Near-3x Revenue Uplift & 10x Fill Rate Improvement for APAC Ad Exchange
Limelight Inc. released a case study showing its Adaptive Rules Centre (ARC) boosted a leading APAC ad exchange’s revenue by 289% and lift fill rates tenfold. The exchange replaced manual reporting with two account‑wide automation rules that dynamically adjusted QPS...
Plaza Premium Group Names New Oceania GM
Plaza Premium Group has named Cyrus Wong as General Manager for Oceania, overseeing regional operations and performance. Wong, who joined the firm in 2020, previously served as Director of Asset Management, steering portfolio performance and long‑range commercial planning. His experience...
Juan Losada Takes Helm at Regent Phu Quoc
Juan Losada has been reappointed as General Manager of Regent Phu Quoc, the luxury resort on Vietnam’s premier island. Losada previously led the property’s pre‑opening and launch from 2019 to 2022, establishing its market positioning. He returns with more than...
TapClicks Introduces SmartStory: Turning Campaign Data Into Stakeholder-Ready Presentations in Minutes
TapClicks launched SmartStory, an AI‑driven platform that converts live marketing data into polished PowerPoint and PDF decks within minutes. Built on TapClicks' enterprise‑grade data management layer, the solution pulls from thousands of MarTech and AdTech connectors to create unified, insight‑rich...
I-C3, The New National Competence Centre in Semiconductors for Startups and SMEs
Ireland has launched I‑C3, a National Competence Centre in Semiconductors dedicated to startups and SMEs. The centre, coordinated by Tyndall National Institute and co‑funded by the EU Chips Joint Undertaking, offers funding pathways, design tools, training and access to pilot‑line...
Are You Taking Source of Funds Seriously?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2024‑25 AML report flagged source‑of‑funds checks as a persistent weakness, noting that 10% of reviewed files lacked any verification. Firms risk hefty fines, criminal prosecution, and reputational harm if they fail to match client funds with...
StayAssist Emerges as Nigeria’s Trusted Solution to Short-Let Fraud and Market Fragmentation
StayAssist, launched in 2025, is reshaping Nigeria’s short‑let market by offering a unified, tech‑driven platform that verifies listings, streamlines communication, and automates bookings. The service tackles chronic fraud, fragmented discovery channels, and informal payments that have plagued the sector. Rapid...
Digest: UK VOD Services to Face New Ofcom Regulation; Canva Buys Animation and Marketing Startups; OOH Hit Record Revenue in...
The UK government is extending the Media Act 2024 to bring major video‑on‑demand services under Ofcom’s oversight, designating platforms with over 500,000 users as Tier 1 providers. New rules will enforce a broadcasting‑style code, introduce a complaints channel, and impose accessibility quotas...
Retail Media Measurement: Absence of Evidence Is NOT Evidence of Absence
Retail media measurement is often portrayed as broken, yet the same sampling‑based, attention‑agnostic methods underpin TV, radio and outdoor metrics. Industry bodies such as IAB Europe and the MRC have already issued standardized frameworks that enable closed‑loop attribution and incrementality...
The EBA and ESMA Launch a Consultation on the Revised Suitability Assessment Framework for Banks and Investment Firms
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have opened a consultation on revised joint Guidelines for assessing the suitability of management body members and key function holders at large banks and investment firms. The initiative,...
The First-Offer Dilemma in Negotiations: Should You Make the First Offer?
Negotiators have long debated whether to make the first offer, balancing the risk of revealing information against the power of anchoring. Recent research shows that making the first offer typically yields better economic outcomes but also raises anxiety and lowers...
State of the Union 2026: What Trump Said — and What the Tourism Industry Heard
President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union emphasized tariffs, massive investment and a “golden age” narrative, while omitting climate and LGBTQ issues. The travel and tourism industry, especially in Europe, interpreted the rhetoric as a potential cost increase and...
Longtime Big Issue Deputy Becomes Editor
Big Issue has promoted deputy editor Steven MacKenzie to editor, succeeding Paul McNamee after a 19‑year tenure, effective March. MacKenzie, who began as a volunteer in Glasgow nearly 15 years ago and has served as deputy for almost six years, will lead the...
CEO Sets Out the Case for Beehiiv versus Substack
Beehiiv CEO Tyler Denk argues the platform diverges from Substack by giving publishers full ownership of their audience and charging flat monthly fees instead of a revenue share. Beehiiv bundles newsletters, website hosting, ad networks, growth tools and soon podcasts...
ITVibes Shows How AI Turns Websites Into Lead Engines
ITVibes, a Houston digital‑marketing agency, is showing local service firms how AI‑backed website optimization can convert static sites into active lead generators. By analyzing real‑time user behavior, the agency identifies friction points, content gaps, and intent mismatches that hinder conversions....
SDK.finance Announces Top Transactional Ledger Software Solutions for 2026
SDK.finance released its 2026 list of top transactional ledger software, underscoring the shift from batch‑based bookkeeping to real‑time financial truth engines. The article defines transactional ledger software as the central double‑entry system that powers banks, digital wallets, marketplaces and cross‑border...
Close Your Workforce’s AI Skills Gap by Designing an Adaptive Organization - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SLALOM
The 2026 Slalom AI Research Report shows a paradox: 68 % of leaders feel they can keep pace with AI, yet 93 % cite underdeveloped skills and inadequate training as major barriers. Deploying AI tools alone isn’t delivering results; the capability gap...
Grenergy Lifts EBITDA to €201m in 2025
Grenergy closed 2025 with revenues just over €1 billion, EBITDA €201 million (up 26%) and net profit €87 million (up 46%). Investment climbed 36% to €880 million, aligning with its €3.5 billion 2025‑2027 strategic plan. Asset‑rotation sales reached roughly US$1 billion, covering more than 60% of...
ADT Acquires Origin AI to Power AI Sensing and Ambient Intelligence for the Home
ADT announced the acquisition of Origin Wireless, operating as Origin AI, to integrate its real‑time AI sensing platform into ADT’s security and smart‑home ecosystem. Origin’s technology classifies motion and human presence without cameras, audio, or wearables, adding a privacy‑focused intelligence...
SoundHound AI Launches Sales Assist Agent, Bringing Real-Time Agentic AI to the Retail Sales Floor
SoundHound AI unveiled Sales Assist, a voice‑powered, real‑time AI agent for retail floors, debuting at Mobile World Congress 2026. The solution leverages the company’s Polaris speech‑recognition and multi‑agent orchestration to deliver instant upgrade, bundle and compliance recommendations to in‑store staff...
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem Ad Campaign Involves a Faux Lawsuit Against Nissin Foods (UPDATE)
Capcom is promoting the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem (Feb. 27 2026) with a tongue‑in‑cheek partnership with Nissin Foods. The campaign pretends Umbrella Corporation is suing Nissin over its Cup Noodles, framing the stunt as an IP infringement claim. A commercial featuring the...
EnQase Appoints Stephen Grein as Senior Vice President of Sales
enQase, a US‑based quantum‑safe security platform, announced Stephen Grein as Senior Vice President of Sales. Grein will oversee global sales strategy, targeting enterprise and partner‑driven adoption in regulated sectors such as finance, defense and critical infrastructure. He brings more than...
Unlocking Rs 40 Lakh Crore: Govt's Mega Bet on India's Infra Future
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched NMP 2.0, a second‑phase asset‑monetisation drive that targets over 2,000 public infrastructure assets across 12 ministries. The programme aims to generate Rs 16.7 lakh crore in total proceeds, with Rs 10.8 lakh crore expected between 2025‑26 and 2029‑30. Revenues will be recycled...
AI in Churn Reduction: What G2’s 2026 Expert Survey Found
Reducing churn remains a top priority for SaaS firms, and AI is moving from experimental dashboards to operational tools. G2’s 2026 expert survey of Custify, ChurnZero, Chargebee and Velaris shows AI platforms now blend usage, sentiment, billing and relationship data...
Risk Intelligence: Futureproofing Print Through People
Risk Intelligence, the ability to perceive and act on risk, is being highlighted as a critical capability for the print and distribution sector facing disruption. Dr. Aarti Anhal explains that everyone possesses risk intelligence, which balances threat and opportunity, and...
5 Mindset Shifts that Increase Workplace Confidence
The article outlines five mental reframes that can boost confidence at work, moving from proving oneself to contributing, treating errors as data, assuming others are focused on themselves, believing in the ability to learn, and recognizing the uniqueness of one’s...
Where Exceptional Talent Meets Ultimate Careers
Jivaro, an 18‑year‑old executive recruitment firm, focuses exclusively on retail and consumer goods, serving 227 corporate clients across Australia and Europe. Its vertical sourcing model assigns functional specialists to each role, leveraging a 150,000‑plus candidate database and AI‑driven tools. In...
Genstar Adds Supply Chain Specialist to Advisory Board
Genstar Capital has appointed a seasoned supply‑chain specialist to its advisory board, aiming to deepen operational expertise across its portfolio. The new member brings over two decades of logistics, procurement and risk‑management experience from leading industrial firms. Genstar expects the...
AI Agents to Enhance Candidate Experience in Oracle Recruiting Cloud
Oracle Recruiting Cloud is integrating AI‑driven agents to streamline the hiring journey. The agents automate tasks such as interview scheduling, resume parsing, and real‑time candidate communication. By delivering faster, personalized interactions, the platform aims to improve candidate engagement and brand...
Nikkei Index Ends at Record High
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at a record 58,583.12 points, up 2.20% as investors cheered the nomination of two new Bank of Japan policymakers viewed as dovish. The yen briefly slipped past the 156‑yen level before retreating, while the broader...
Victorian Plumbing Announces Change of Leadership as Founder CEO Prepares to Step Down
Victorian Plumbing announced that founder‑CEO Mark Radcliffe will step down and move to a non‑executive director role, with group managing director Stephnie Judge taking over as chief executive on 1 April 2026. Judge, who joined the company in 2013, is credited...
Home Depot CEO Flags a Disconcerting Lack of Faith in the American Economy: ‘Our Customers Are Telling Us that They’re...
Home Depot reported a 13% drop in Q4 net earnings to $2.6 billion as a stalled housing market curtails home‑improvement spending. CEO Ted Decker said consumers lack confidence, delaying large projects despite low mortgage rates and ongoing price cuts in new...
Fresh Math for World's Fastest Growing Economy: What's Behind India's GDP Revision and Why It Matters
India will revise its GDP series on Feb 27, moving the base year from 2011‑12 to 2022‑23 to better reflect digital services, renewable energy and post‑pandemic consumption patterns. The overhaul introduces double‑deflation accounting, the Proportional Denton method for quarterly‑annual alignment, and...
Rebound in Deals over $100m Lifted European RegTech Funding by 51% YoY in 2025
European RegTech funding jumped 51% year‑over‑year in 2025, reaching $1.1 billion. The market closed with 122 deals, a 10% increase over 2024 but still 55% below the 2021 peak. Large‑ticket rounds resurfaced, with deals over $100 million contributing $117.2 million after none in...
STAT+: GSK Picks up Pulmonary Hypertension Drug with 35Pharma Acquisition
GlaxoSmithKline announced a $950 million cash acquisition of 35Pharma, a privately held biotech focused on lung diseases. The deal brings the experimental compound HS235, slated to enter pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) trials, into GSK’s pipeline. PAH has become a lucrative target,...
Sarah Hunter: Defining Full Employment and Its Intertwined Relationship with Inflation
Sarah Hunter explained that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) defines full employment as the highest sustainable job level compatible with low, stable inflation. She highlighted the intrinsic link between labour market balance and the RBA’s price‑stability mandate, noting that...
STFC News Release: Hartree Centre and Alder Hey to Tackle NHS Challenges with AI
The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Hartree Centre has partnered with Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to pilot an AI‑driven staff scheduling platform. The system automatically creates balanced on‑call rotas by factoring in leave, skills and working patterns, replacing...
WFE Flags Settlement Risks in Push Toward 24/5 Trading
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) warns that extending equity trading to a 24‑hours‑five‑days (24/5) schedule introduces settlement and liquidity risks unless clearing, settlement and payment infrastructures are upgraded. U.S. venues such as NYSE Arca, Nasdaq and Cboe are piloting...
Bank of Japan Won’t Alter Its Policy Normalisation Path
The Bank of Japan affirmed its commitment to a gradual policy normalisation path, emphasizing data‑driven decisions despite the appointment of two dovish board nominees. While the new members are expected to voice opposition to tightening, the overall board composition remains...
DERIVSOURCE: The Pros and Cons of Client Clearing
Client clearing volumes jumped 67% in early 2026, driven by the uncleared margin rule and new structures like the European Agent Trustee Model. The OFR working paper highlights benefits such as reduced dealer gross exposure, lower collateral needs, broader dealer...
Why ‘Buy vs Build’ Is the Wrong Question for AI Strategy
Artificial intelligence is now a strategic priority, yet many enterprises chase hype instead of defining clear use cases, driven by a 63% fear‑of‑missing‑out. The traditional buy‑vs‑build debate is less relevant than asking what problem AI should solve. A blended approach—combining...
Cezanne HR Launches Cezanne Expenses, Giving Businesses Up to Three Hours Back Per Claim
Cezanne HR has introduced Cezanne Expenses, an integrated expense‑management module that promises up to three hours saved per claim. The solution combines mobile OCR receipt capture, mileage calculation and real‑time dashboards within the existing HR platform. Powered by Webexpenses, it...
The Secret Workplace Benefit Your Employees Didn’t Know Existed
Electric‑vehicle salary sacrifice in the UK surged 51% in 2024, now covering 40% of new EV registrations. While employees enjoy tax‑free vehicle costs, many still face high public‑charging fees, especially renters without home chargers. Extending salary‑sacrifice to cover charging can...
University of Oxford Spinout Brainomix Takes Total Funding to £18.8 Million in Support of US Expansion
Oxford‑spun AI medical‑imaging firm Brainomix announced a £18.8 million total Series C raise, including a £4.8 million tranche aimed at accelerating its US rollout. The capital will fund enhancements to its Brainomix 360 Stroke platform and the e‑Lung CT‑biomarker system for pulmonary fibrosis. CEO...
Axis Bank to Launch HTD Programme for Commercial Banking Relationship Managers
Axis Bank has teamed up with a job‑focused edtech firm to launch a Hire‑Train‑Deploy (HTD) programme aimed at creating a specialised cadre of relationship managers for its Commercial Banking Group. The curriculum blends real‑world simulations, product knowledge and regulatory training...
BSNL Core Operating Profit Grows by 105% in 9-Month Period of FY26: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited reported a core operating profit (EBITDA) of ₹4,858 crore for the nine months ending 31 December 2025, marking a 105% jump from the same period last year. Revenue rose 13% to ₹17,705 crore in FY 26’s first three quarters, while average...
FX Daily: Nvidia Earnings Could Be Big for FX
Ahead of Nvidia's earnings, analysts warn that a miss could trigger broader risk aversion, hitting the most exposed G10 currencies such as the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar and Norwegian krone. The USD’s reaction will signal whether AI‑related concerns remain confined...
Valterra Spritzes up Maiden Year with R5.3bn Special Dividend
Valterra Platinum announced a R5.3bn special dividend, bringing its total payout for the 2025 financial year to R45 per share, equivalent to 71% of headline earnings. The payout follows an 89% rise in platinum‑group‑metal prices in the second half of...