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CUBE has teamed with Microsoft to launch its RegPlatform on Azure, delivering AI‑driven regulatory intelligence that automates compliance for global financial institutions. The integration leverages Microsoft Azure’s secure, globally distributed cloud and data services, enabling real‑time tracking of thousands of regulatory updates across jurisdictions. By offering the solution through the Microsoft Marketplace, banks can deploy the platform rapidly while maintaining data sovereignty. The partnership promises to cut compliance costs, lower risk exposure, and accelerate innovation in the RegTech space.
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix disclosed to the U.S. SEC that it is preparing a public offering of American Depositary Receipts, targeting a 2026 listing on a U.S. exchange. The company said the size, method and timing remain under...
Claudia Buch presented the ECB’s 2025 Annual Report on supervisory activities, highlighting that euro‑area banks remain well‑capitalised with an aggregate CET1 ratio near 16% and stable non‑performing loans around 2%. While short‑term indicators are robust, medium‑to‑long‑term risks are elevated due...
Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Park Medi World Ltd (PMWL) with a Buy rating and a $3.4 target price, suggesting roughly 38% upside over the next two years. The hospital chain, listed at $2.0 per share, leverages a capital‑efficient...
European central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs) are confronting five major challenges: tighter post‑crisis regulations such as EMIR, a fragmented yet consolidating market landscape, the pressure to achieve sufficient scale, heightened geopolitical uncertainty, and the emergence of new asset classes like...
Asos reported a roughly 50% jump in adjusted EBITDA for the half‑year to March 1, driven by tighter cost control, higher gross margins and a lower returns rate, even after accounting for US tariff impacts. Gross margin rose 330 basis points...
Kenmare Resources announced it will suspend its 2025 final dividend and cut about 15% of its Moma workforce as weak titanium feedstock prices and a delayed WCP A upgrade pressure its finances. The company posted a $23.7 million adjusted loss for...
Programmable liquidity is emerging as a core capability for modern treasury functions, enabling real‑time, event‑driven payments without restricting spend. The approach relies on a multi‑instrument digital money ecosystem—including CBDCs, stablecoins and tokenised deposits—while AI‑driven payment libraries provide controlled automation. Quantum‑computing...
China’s regulators have barred Manus co‑founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao from leaving the country while a review determines if Meta’s $2‑3 billion acquisition breaches Chinese investment rules. The executives were summoned by the National Development and Reform Commission and are...
Leading Indian consumer‑goods and auto makers are keeping FY27 capital‑expenditure plans on track despite the Iran war and rising oil prices. Maruti Suzuki announced a fresh ₹10,189 crore ($1.2 bn) investment to build a 250,000‑unit assembly line in Gujarat, part of a...
SGB has launched SGB Net, a real‑time settlement platform that links traditional banking infrastructure with digital‑asset ecosystems through SWIFT and stablecoin integration. The service processes roughly $2 billion in monthly volume and is growing at a 50% month‑on‑month rate. Backed by...
Financial institutions are increasingly deploying behavioral analytics powered by AI and machine learning to pinpoint fraudulent activity across digital channels. By merging transaction data with historical fraud incidents, risk teams can assign behavior‑based risk scores and uncover hidden patterns. The...
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust raised $586.3 million through a conduit transaction (series 2026‑C66) backed by 29 fixed‑rate commercial mortgage loans on 75 properties. The deal issues seventeen certificate classes, with the top‑rated AAA tranches enjoying a 30% credit‑enhancement cushion. The...
The merger of Australian restaurant‑tech firms Mr Yum and me&u defied early scepticism by surviving a grueling first year of integration and emerging profitable by late 2025. Founders focused on disciplined system consolidation, customer migration, and cultural alignment rather than headline...
Rubrik unveiled a suite of MSP‑focused enhancements to its Security Cloud, including a consumption‑based PayGo licensing model with zero minimums, a tiered partner framework, and 24/7 ransomware response support. The PayGo option lets managed service providers bill customers based on...
Danone has agreed to acquire plant‑based meal‑replacement brand Huel for €1 billion, marking its biggest foray into the functional‑nutrition space. The deal integrates Huel’s digital‑first, subscription‑based model with Danone’s global manufacturing, R&D, and distribution network, accelerating the group’s “Renew” strategy to...
Hong Kong insurers are set to raise the risk profile of their investment portfolios, with 92% planning to do so over the next two years. The move is driven by a desire for higher private‑equity and venture‑capital returns, as assets...
Global share buybacks reached a record $1.46 trillion in 2025, up 8.4% year‑on‑year. Fifty‑two percent of companies in Capital’s index repurchased shares, a rise from 36% in 2015. The United States contributed 71% of total buybacks, while Europe accounted for just...
In the latest SCI‑In‑Conversation podcast, Aareal Bank’s chief credit officer Ralf Loewe outlined the institution’s growing reliance on capital‑relief trades, particularly Structured Risk Transfers (SRTs), to optimise regulatory capital. He highlighted recent market trends, including tighter spreads on asset‑backed securities and...
Synthetic risk transfer securities (SRTs) continue to trade at a spread premium over comparable asset‑backed securities (ABS), despite a broader tightening of credit markets. Tristan Teoh of Insight Investment notes the premium sits around 30‑50 basis points, reflecting strong investor...
Forgent Power Solutions and its shareholders are launching a secondary offering of 30 million shares, less than two months after the company's IPO. Investors linked to Neos Partners will sell 20.7 million shares while Forgent itself will issue 9.31 million shares. Priced at...
17 Education & Technology Group Inc. reported Q4 2025 revenue of RMB 38.9 million ($5.6 million), a 6% year‑over‑year increase, while full‑year revenue dropped 44% to RMB 106.0 million ($15.2 million). Gross margins rose to 46.1% in Q4 and 47.8% for the year, reflecting a shift...
Fonterra’s half‑year results were buoyed by strong demand for high‑value dairy ingredients, especially protein‑rich RTD drinks and 20‑gram‑plus yogurts, which posted 10% and 65% annual growth respectively. The co‑op posted NZ$13.9 bn (≈$8.3 bn) revenue, NZ$1.23 bn (≈$0.74 bn) operating profit and is set...
Skeena Resources Limited released its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 financial results, reaffirming that the Eskay Creek gold‑silver project in British Columbia is fully permitted and now under construction. The company targets initial production and positive cash flow in the second...
Epsilon Energy reported full‑year 2025 results, posting $51.6 billion in total revenue, a 64% year‑over‑year increase. Adjusted EBITDA surged 75% to $30.7 billion and adjusted net income rose to $21.3 billion, while cash and short‑term investments grew 36% to $9.5 billion. Production jumped sharply,...
Stack Capital Group Inc. announced a best‑efforts private placement to raise up to CAD 15 million (≈ US $11 million). The deal splits into a LIFE Offering of 466,666 units at CAD 18.75 each (≈ US $13.9) for up to CAD 8.75 million (≈ US $6.5 million) and a Concurrent Private Placement of...
Canada’s top banking regulator warned that escalating economic and geopolitical turmoil is adding systemic risk, but affirmed the country’s banks remain resilient compared with global peers. He highlighted that roughly 2.1 million mortgages will need renewal over the next two years,...
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Absorption costing, also called full costing, allocates all manufacturing expenses—including fixed overhead—to inventory and cost of goods sold, as required by GAAP for public‑company external reporting. Variable costing, by contrast, assigns only variable production costs to COGS and expenses fixed...
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A reperforming loan (RPL) is a mortgage that fell 90+ days behind but has since resumed payments, often after bankruptcy or loan‑modification agreements. These loans are bundled by entities like Fannie Mae into mortgage‑backed securities and sold to investors through...
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Capital expenditures (CapEx) are long‑term investments recorded as assets, while revenue expenditures (OpEx) are short‑term costs expensed immediately. CapEx appears on the balance sheet and is depreciated over an asset's useful life; OpEx shows on the income statement, reducing current...
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Depreciation is a non‑cash accounting expense that allocates the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, appearing on the income statement, balance sheet, and cash‑flow statement. By reducing taxable income, it lowers tax liabilities while leaving operating cash flow...
Glass House Brands reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $38.9 million, in line with guidance but down from $53 million a year earlier, while full‑year 2025 revenue fell 9% to $182 million. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $17 million for the year, yet operating cash...
Biomea Fusion announced its FY 2025 results, reporting $56.2 million in cash and a net loss of $61.8 million, roughly half the loss recorded a year earlier. The company highlighted durable 52‑week HbA1c reductions of 1.2 % from icovamenib in type 2 diabetes and launched...
The SEC’s new tax‑disclosure rules have compelled roughly 1,100 public companies to break out cash tax payments by jurisdiction, revealing stark differences in how firms meet U.S. obligations and exploit foreign incentives. Nvidia emerged as the largest U.S. cash taxpayer...
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The article clarifies the distinction between recurring and nonrecurring expenses within SG&A, explaining how each type is recorded across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash‑flow statement. Recurring costs are regular, predictable outlays such as salaries and rent, while nonrecurring...
Metrobank closed its public offer for the Series F ASEAN Sustainability peso‑denominated bonds a week early, citing strong investor demand. The 1.5‑year bonds carry a fixed 5.4727% coupon and will be listed on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. on April 14....
PXP Energy Corp. will exchange roughly ₱561 million (≈ $10 million) of loans for 561 million new common shares in its subsidiary Forum Exploration, Inc., raising Forum Energy Philippines’ ownership to 91.65% from 66.67%. The conversion is intended to shore up Forum Exploration’s balance...
Forrester Consulting’s Total Economic Impact studies, commissioned by Microsoft, estimate a 101% three‑year return on investment for large enterprises and a 16‑month payback for mid‑market firms that adopt Dynamics 365 ERP. Both studies model organizations moving from fragmented, legacy ERP...
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold rating after its market capitalization eroded following an expensive silver streaming transaction. The company now trades at roughly 18 times its worst‑case revenue forecasts, putting it near what...
Exor N.V. is trading at an approximately 62% discount to its net asset value, a gap analysts deem unjustified given its robust balance sheet and active portfolio management. The company's Lingotto asset‑management arm has tripled assets under management to $10 billion,...
Perma‑Fix Environmental Services held its fourth‑quarter and fiscal 2025 earnings call on March 24, 2026, releasing the company’s Q4 and full‑year financial results. CEO Mark Duff and CFO Ben Naccarato presented the numbers and outlined strategic initiatives, while emphasizing the firm’s role...
Nelson Peltz’s activist firm Trian Fund Management has upgraded its bid for London‑based asset manager Janus Henderson to a "best and final" $8 billion offer, translating to $52 per share and clearing the $50‑a‑share hurdle. The proposal represents a 25% takeover...
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is reportedly assessing a bid for U.S. investment bank Jefferies, prompting a modest rally in the lender’s stock. Jefferies shares have slumped 34% this year after exposure to bankrupt auto‑parts maker First Brands, though...
Saudi quick‑commerce startup Ninja, founded in 2022, is weighing a Riyadh IPO after posting roughly $1 billion in 2025 revenue and targeting $1.6 billion in 2026. The company secured $250 million of funding in 2025, lifting its valuation to $1.5 billion and joining Saudi...
Iliad reported a 23% jump in operating free cash flow to €2.25 bn ($2.43 bn), surpassing its €2 bn target. Revenue grew 3.4% to €9.5 bn ($10.3 bn) driven by strong performance in Italy and Poland, while EBITDAaL topped €4 bn ($4.32 bn). The group added 1.5 million...
FIS has launched the CD Prediction Clearing solution, delivering 24/7 real‑time post‑trade clearing for regulated prediction markets. The platform replaces fragmented batch processes with continuous, high‑volume transaction handling and instant risk updates, capable of processing millions of trades daily. It...
OpenAI is close to securing roughly $10 billion from a new venture round, bringing its latest fundraising total to about $120 billion. The round values the company at approximately $730 billion post‑money. Abu Dhabi‑based MGX, Coatue Management and Thrive Capital are leading the...
Core Scientific secured $500 million in financing from JPMorgan, bringing its total Wall Street commitments to $1 billion after a prior $500 million from Morgan Stanley. The funding will accelerate equipment purchases, property acquisitions, and energy contracts as the miner pivots its 11...
Finance leaders are turning to multimodal AI frameworks to automate complex document workflows. By pairing vision‑enabled parsing tools like LlamaParse with large language models, extraction accuracy improves 13‑15% over raw OCR. Gemini 3.1 Pro, combined with Gemini 3 Flash for...
Howden Re’s new report outlines a framework for a secondary reinsurance market, arguing that tradable risk would let insurers and reinsurers re‑balance exposures and release capital more efficiently. The broker highlights that reinsurance currently acts as static contingent capital, with...
