News•Mar 2, 2026
10 Payments Effectiveness Metrics Every Corporate Treasurer Should Track in Uncertain Times
Corporate treasurers are urged to expand beyond traditional efficiency measures and adopt ten payments effectiveness metrics that reveal how well transactions complete, where failures occur, and what risks persist. The metrics cover exceptions, processing time, authorization and success rates, chargebacks, refunds, fraud, retry attempts, and account verification matches. By monitoring these indicators, treasury teams can pinpoint data quality issues, optimize routing, and strengthen fraud controls. Integrating effectiveness with efficiency creates a holistic dashboard that supports strategic decisions on banking partners, technology spend, and cash‑flow resilience.
By CTMfile (Corporate Treasury Management)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Market Outlook for the Week of 2nd-6th March
The week of March 2‑6 is packed with macro releases, including Eurozone, UK and US manufacturing PMIs, Eurozone CPI flash estimates, Australian Q4 GDP, and a full slate of US labor market data. Analysts expect the ISM manufacturing PMI to dip...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Mar 2, 2026
GJF, GJF 04: Exercising Option to Call Restricted Bond, Tier 1 (ISIN NO0010965429)
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA announced on 2 March 2026 that it will exercise its call option to redeem the entire outstanding issue of Tier 1 restricted bonds (ISIN NO0010965429). The redemption, approved by Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority, covers a loan amount of NOK 713 million and will...
By Euronext
News•Mar 2, 2026
Britain’s Broken Delivery System Costs Households Hours Each Month
New InPost research reveals a structural failure in the UK parcel‑delivery system, with 40% of adults missing at least one delivery each month. One‑third of parcels fail on the first attempt, forcing consumers to spend an average of 5.5 hours per...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Updated OTC Derivatives Compliance Calendar
ISDA has published an updated global compliance calendar for OTC derivatives, outlining key regulatory deadlines worldwide. The update also includes a Market Practice Note detailing the rebasing methodology for several European inflation indices. Additionally, ISDA provides guidance for EU counterparties...
By ISDA — News & analysis feed
News•Mar 2, 2026
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 Toggles 4K/160Hz and 1080p/320Hz Instantly
MSI has launched the MAG 272URDF E16, a 27‑inch gaming monitor that can instantly toggle between 4K resolution at 160 Hz and Full HD at 320 Hz via an on‑screen joystick. The Rapid IPS panel delivers a 0.5 ms response time, 10‑bit color...
By Guru3D
News•Mar 2, 2026
Iranian Drone Hits Strategic Saudi Oil Facility
Iranian‑operated drones struck Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery on March 2, igniting a fire and prompting an immediate shutdown of the plant. The complex processes roughly 550,000 barrels of crude per day and serves as a key export terminal for the kingdom....
By Defence Blog
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Airbus: Repeatedly Missing the Mark on Delivery Guidance
Airbus has failed to meet its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for three consecutive years, with shortfalls driven by engine shortages, buyer‑furnished equipment delays, and quality‑control problems. The company repeatedly revised its outlooks as supply‑chain bottlenecks persisted, undermining the reliability of...
By Leeham News and Analysis
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Iranian Drone Strike Shuts Major Saudi Refinery, Raising Oil Risk
Saudi Arabia has reportedly shut down Ras Tanura, one of the world’s largest oil refineries, following an Iranian drone strike. This is not just a regional headline. Ras Tanura is a critical node in global energy supply. Any prolonged disruption could...
By cryptosauce_
News•Mar 2, 2026
Open Cosmos Unveils Vision for Imagery-Linked Sovereign Satellite Connectivity
Open Cosmos announced ConnectedCosmos, a Ka‑band LEO network that merges broadband, IoT and Earth‑observation services. The constellation will use optical inter‑satellite links to deliver near‑real‑time data without relying on ground stations. The company faces ITU‑mandated milestones for a 576‑satellite filing,...
By SpaceNews
News•Mar 2, 2026
Chilean National Extradited to U.S. Over Stolen Credit Card Data Trafficking Scheme
A Chilean national, Alex Rodrigo Valenzuela Monje, was extradited to the United States and arraigned in Salt Lake City for operating a Telegram‑based carding marketplace that sold over 26,000 stolen credit‑card records between 2021 and 2023. The indictment alleges he...
By The Cyber Express
News•Mar 2, 2026
BBN Develops Long-Range X-Ray Imaging System
DARPA has awarded RTX’s BBN Technologies a contract under the X‑ray Extreme‑range Non‑imaging Analysis (XENA) program to create a long‑range X‑ray imaging system capable of probing man‑made objects from distances approaching one kilometre. The effort relies on novel mathematical models...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ericsson Wins Deals to Modernise Vi's Postpaid Billing, Expand 4G, 5G Networks
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has secured new contracts with India’s Vodafone Idea (Vi) to modernize its postpaid billing and extend 4G and 5G coverage nationwide. The agreement adds Ericsson Charging and AI‑driven Telco IT applications, enabling real‑time charging for voice,...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Mar 2, 2026
New Taxi Booking Service at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport has teamed with global travel services firm WeKnow to launch a premium taxi and Uber booking platform at the T1 International terminal. Passengers can pre‑book and pre‑pay through multilingual self‑service kiosks or staffed desks, receiving priority pickup bays...
By Airport World
News•Mar 2, 2026
Safra Group Closes Saxo Bank Takeover, Daniel Belfer Named CEO
J. Safra Sarasin Group has completed the purchase of a 71% stake in Copenhagen‑based Saxo Bank for €1.609 billion, after securing approvals from FINMA and the Danish regulator. The deal, initially announced in March 2025, was adjusted downward following a $50 million AML fine....
By FX News Group — Feed
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Steadfast’s Underlying Revenue Rises 14.6% to $1bn in H1’26
Steadfast Group reported underlying revenue of $1 billion for H1 2026, a 14.6% year‑on‑year increase. Underlying EBITA rose 12.6% to $293.6 million, while NPATA and NPAT grew 6.3% and 7.3% respectively. The Australasian Network brokers generated $6.4 billion in gross written premiums, up 4.4%,...
By Reinsurance News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Google’s Newest AI Agents Bring Telcos a Step Closer to Autonomous Network Operations
Google unveiled new AI agents at MWC Barcelona aimed at autonomous network operations for telcos. The agents work with dynamic digital twins—temporal graphs of live physical and logical network states—to predict behavior and test upgrades. Google also open‑sourced its telco...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Mar 2, 2026
You Can Get Atlas Fallen and Five Other Underloved Gems for Just $4 Each in This Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle’s Focus Entertainment collection offers six under‑appreciated games for roughly $4 each, totaling about $25. The set includes Atlas Fallen, the A Plague Tale duology, Evil West, Curse of the Dead Gods, and Shady Part of Me. Retail values exceed $214,...
By PCGamesN
News•Mar 2, 2026
Heartopia Black Truffle Guide: How to Spawn 8 Black Truffles
The guide reveals a repeatable method to double the usual Black Truffle spawn in Heartopia from four to eight per cycle. Players must travel to Forest Island, use a vehicle, and briefly switch towns before returning to the island. This...
By GamingonPhone
News•Mar 2, 2026
Turkey's Next National Train Nears Completion
Turkey’s first National High Speed Train, an eight‑car aluminium EMU capable of 225 km/h, is now 90% complete, according to Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. State‑owned Türasaş is fitting the interior and aims to deliver a batch of 15 trainsets, including a...
By Railway Gazette International
News•Mar 2, 2026
FlightItineraryApp Introduces Airline-Verifiable Itineraries for Visa Applicants
FlightItineraryApp now offers airline‑verifiable flight itineraries that include a legitimate Passenger Name Record, allowing visa applicants to prove onward travel without buying a full ticket. The service costs $15 for one‑way and $19 for round‑trip itineraries, providing a low‑cost alternative...
By Techpoint Africa
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Driving Innovation in Medical Motion Control
Motion control underpins modern medical devices such as surgical robots, imaging systems, and laboratory instruments, yet it remains a complex engineering hurdle. Dave Beckstoffer of Portescap highlights how early, collaborative partnerships with motion‑control specialists can streamline development and boost reliability....
By Med-Tech Insights
News•Mar 2, 2026
NO0013735787
A loan agreement (ISIN NO0013735787) was filed on 2 March 2026 for a Norwegian issuer, with the instrument listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under MIC XOSL. The filing includes a detailed loan description and the full agreement in PDF format, providing...
By Euronext
News•Mar 2, 2026
Monolithic 3D Nanoelectrode Arrays on CMOS Circuitry for Scalable, High‐Resolution Neural Recording
Researchers have developed a monolithic 3D nanoelectrode array (HD‑NEA) that integrates 26,400 vertical nanowire electrodes directly onto commercial CMOS chips. The low‑temperature wafer‑scale post‑fabrication process maintains circuit functionality while delivering uniform, high‑yield electrode performance across 4‑inch wafers. In vitro recordings...
By Small (Wiley)
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Explainer: Why EU Keeps Its Warships in the Red Sea
The European Union has announced that Operation ASPIDES, its naval mission protecting Red Sea shipping, will be extended through 2027. The decision signals that the underlying drivers of the Red Sea crisis – chiefly Houthi‑linked attacks on commercial vessels –...
By Container News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Russia Begins Using New Type of Long-Range Cruise Missile
Russia has begun limited operational use of a new subsonic cruise missile, designated Izdeliye‑30, launched from upgraded Tu‑95MSM and Tu‑160M strategic bombers. The weapon offers an estimated 1,500 km range, an 800 kg warhead, and a 600‑800 km/h subsonic cruise profile. Designed as...
By Defence Blog
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
The Dead Law Theory: The Perils of Simulated Interpretation
Zachary Catanzaro argues that judges consulting ChatGPT for statutory meaning face a fundamental flaw, not merely a reliability issue. Large language models predict token sequences without true semantic comprehension, making computational legal interpretation a category error. He links this flaw to...
By GovLab — Digest —
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
PHTI Breaks Down Barriers to Clinical AI
The Patient‑Centered Health Technology Initiative (PHTI) released a Clinical AI report built from a workshop with senior leaders across health systems, insurers, tech firms, and federal agencies. Participants identified policy, reimbursement, and evidence gaps as primary barriers to scaling AI...
By Digital Health Wire
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Meta Ends Credit Card Payments for DTC Ad Accounts—Amazon Next?
Meta announced that, effective March 2, it will no longer accept credit card payments for high‑spend direct‑to‑consumer advertising accounts, requiring a switch to monthly invoicing by March 31. The new billing model extends a credit line based on account history...
By EcomCrew
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ola Electric Shares Sink to All-Time Low After 47% Drop in Monthly Sales
Shares of Ola Electric Mobility fell to a record low of Rs 23.82 on March 2 after February sales plunged 47% to just 3,968 units, pushing its market share to 3.55% and out of the top five EV scooter makers. The overall...
By Entrackr
News•Mar 2, 2026
The United States Is Still Addicted to War
Stephen M. Walt argues that every U.S. president since the early 1990s has launched or escalated military campaigns despite campaign promises to avoid war. He attributes this pattern to the concentration of executive war powers, deficit‑based financing, an all‑volunteer force,...
By Foreign Policy
News•Mar 2, 2026
Rio Tinto Gives Green Light to RBM’s $473m Zulti South
Rio Tinto approved a $473 million expansion of its 74%‑owned Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) to develop the Zulti South project, ending a six‑year suspension caused by community unrest and empowerment‑partner issues. Construction, led by China Harbour Engineering Company, will begin this...
By Miningmx
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Vibe Coding Lawyers and the New Economics of Legal Tech
The legal‑tech sector is witnessing a surge of senior lawyers building bespoke internal software, a phenomenon dubbed “vibe coding.” This internal‑build wave is compressing the addressable market for external SaaS providers and driving a sharp re‑pricing of legal‑tech valuations from...
By Artificial Lawyer
News•Mar 2, 2026
PrSM — China’s Nightmare — Unleashed on Iran: CENTCOM Footage Hints at Combat Debut
CENTCOM released footage that appears to show a HIMARS launching the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) during Operation Epic Fury, suggesting its first combat use against Iranian targets. The PrSM, developed by Lockheed Martin, is designed to replace ATACMS...
By Eurasian Times – Defence
News•Mar 2, 2026
Borregaard ASA: Shares for Employees 2026
Borregaard ASA announced that it transferred 212,596 shares to 503 employees participating in its 2026 employee share programme. The allocation follows earlier exchange notices in February and represents a significant portion of the company's treasury stock. After the transfer, Borregaard...
By Euronext
Social•Mar 2, 2026
EGA Expands Hanover Facility, Doubling Scrap Processing by 2028
EGA expands Leichtmetall in Hanover, boosting sorting and melting capacity for post-consumer scrap by 2028. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/ega-leichtmetall-recycling-expansion.html
By The Metalnomist
News•Mar 2, 2026
Legaltech Suppliers Ramp up Partnerships with AI Developers
Anthropic announced new partnerships with legal‑tech providers Intapp and LexisNexis to embed its Claude chatbot directly into their platforms. The Claude legal plug‑in can automate contract reviews, regulatory compliance checks, and multi‑document formatting, promising speed gains likened to moving from...
By Global Legal Post (Technology)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa
Hilton announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, its third Waldorf Astoria property in India and fourth Hilton hotel in the state. The 20‑acre beachfront resort, developed by a Dempo‑Triton joint venture, will feature 148 rooms, suites and villas and is scheduled to...
By Breaking Travel News
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
E& Selects BroadForward to Reinforce Secure 5G Roaming
e& UAE announced at MWC that it will deploy BroadForward’s Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) to harden its 5G and international roaming interconnects. The software‑based, vendor‑agnostic SEPP will be rolled out with systems integrator Emircom, enabling secure 4G‑5G interworking. This...
By TelecomDrive
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Ericsson Joins the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation
Ericsson has joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a founding premier member and secured a seat on its Board of Directors. The move positions Ericsson to influence the open‑source CU/DU software stack that underpins next‑generation 5G and emerging 6G networks....
By TelecomDrive
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Delos and ROAR Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Disaster Risk Exposure Strategy
Delos Insurance Solutions and ROAR Partners have formed a strategic collaboration to deliver a full‑stack disaster risk exposure strategy for wildfire‑prone regions, beginning with California. The partnership targets low‑development‑risk zones, builds multi‑stakeholder alliances, and offers integrated investment, financial, and insurance...
By Reinsurance News
News•Mar 2, 2026
OSLO BØRS - STATUS COMPANIES PLACED IN RECOVERY BOX AND PENALTY BENCH
Oslo Børs announced that Hynion AS and PCI Biotech Holding ASA have been placed in the Recovery Box, while Hynion AS and Grøntvedt AS are on the Penalty Bench. The Recovery Box isolates securities with uncertain pricing due to extraordinary...
By Euronext
News•Mar 2, 2026
Euronext Appoints Judith Stein as Head of Investor Relations
Euronext announced that Judith Stein will serve as Head of Investor Relations, reporting to CFO Giorgio Modica from its Paris office. Stein, who joined Euronext in 2020 after a career at the European Court of Auditors, previously held the role...
By Euronext
News•Mar 2, 2026
X4 Pharmaceuticals’ Xolremdi (Mavorixafor) Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for WHIM Syndrome
X4 Pharmaceuticals’ Xolremdi (mavorixafor) received a positive opinion from the European CHMP, recommending approval under exceptional circumstances with an EC decision expected in Q2 2026. The recommendation is based on the global Phase III 4WHIM trial involving 31 patients aged 12 and...
By PharmaShots
News•Mar 2, 2026
Hilton Debuts Its First Onsen Resort in South East Asia with the Opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort, its first onsen‑style property in Southeast Asia, located in the mineral‑rich Quang Hanh valley of northern Vietnam. The resort features 178 villas and 38 rooms, each with a private onsen,...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Designing Polyethyleneimine‐Based Electrospun Fibers via Hydrogen Bonding Reconstruction for Enhanced Uranium Extraction From Seawater
Researchers have engineered a branched-linear electrospun fiber (PAN-bPEI-T/PVA) that combines hyper-branched polyethyleneimine with linear triethylenetetramine to harvest uranium from seawater. The fiber achieves a record uptake capacity of 806.4 mg U g⁻¹, more than 2.5 × the performance of conventional bPEI fibers, and maintains...
By Small (Wiley)
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Renewables Cut Fossil Dependence; Petrol Becomes Luxury
The Iranian conflict highlights another reason why Net Xero is critical. Ramping up renewables reduces our dependency on global fossil fuel markets. Pretty simple really. Petrol will become a luxury purchase
By Bob Cushing
Social•Mar 2, 2026
F-15E Crashes and Burns in Middle East
We are live updating our article with the latest information. It appears multiple aircraft were involved. At least one appears to be a USAF F-15E. Latest: F-15 Spins Into The Ground While On Fire In Middle East (Updated) https://t.co/bRgLdhX3sx
By Tyler Rogoway
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Brazilian Ruling Recognises US Name Change
Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Corte Especial ruled it could not recognize a U.S. naturalisation but did recognize a foreign judgment changing a Brazilian national’s surname to "Matthew Windsor." The decision relied on the domicile principle in the LINDB...
By Conflict of Laws .net
Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Lufthansa Miles&More Buy Miles 50% Bundle Bonus March 1 – 31, 2026
Lufthansa’s Miles&More program is running a limited‑time promotion from 1‑31 March 2026. All members can purchase mileage bundles and receive a 50 % bonus, turning 150 000 bought miles into 225 000 usable miles. Prices are roughly €1 750 for 150 000 miles (≈1.16 cents per mile) and...
By LoyaltyLobby