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Payments, Fraud and AI: Why Retailers Can’t Afford to Ignore AML in 2026
NewsMar 2, 2026

Payments, Fraud and AI: Why Retailers Can’t Afford to Ignore AML in 2026

In 2026 online retailers must broaden payment options—from e‑wallets and BNPL to crypto—while confronting a surge in money‑laundering and fraud. UK data shows £337 million in AML losses last year, with retail accounting for 49 % of fraud value. Criminals are leveraging...

By Retail TouchPoints
Dwight Capital Expands Servicing Platform With Midland State Bank Deal
NewsMar 2, 2026

Dwight Capital Expands Servicing Platform With Midland State Bank Deal

Dwight Capital has purchased Midland States Bank’s HUD mortgage‑servicing rights portfolio, encompassing more than $500 million in unpaid principal balance tied to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and hospitals. The acquisition pushes Dwight’s total loan‑servicing assets above $15 billion, reinforcing its...

By Commercial Observer
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Red-Carpet Activations
NewsMar 2, 2026

Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Red-Carpet Activations

Red‑carpet activations are evolving from simple photo ops into fully immersive, experiential events. Major studios such as Disney, Netflix, Universal Pictures and Prime Video are building themed environments, interactive games, and low‑waste productions that invite talent, media and fans to...

By Multichannel Merchant
West Palm Beach’s Luxury Housing Market Is Booming, With Sales Up 30%
NewsMar 2, 2026

West Palm Beach’s Luxury Housing Market Is Booming, With Sales Up 30%

West Palm Beach’s luxury housing market surged in January, with pending luxury sales climbing 30% year‑over‑year – the strongest gain among the nation’s 50 largest metros. Median luxury home prices jumped 10.7% to $4.2 million, more than double the national price...

By Redfin News
Hedge Funds Warn UK Non-Compete Ban Could Prompt Talent Exodus
NewsMar 2, 2026

Hedge Funds Warn UK Non-Compete Ban Could Prompt Talent Exodus

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has warned that the UK government’s proposal to restrict or ban non‑compete clauses could erode the country’s competitive edge as hedge funds vie for talent. AIMA’s chief executive Jack Inglis called the plan “radical,”...

By Hedgeweek
The Majority of Businesses Manage Payments Through Disconnected Systems, Corefy’s 2025 Study Finds
NewsMar 2, 2026

The Majority of Businesses Manage Payments Through Disconnected Systems, Corefy’s 2025 Study Finds

Corefy’s State of Payment Maturity 2025 study, based on 672 global assessments, reveals that 58.5% of businesses still operate fragmented payment systems, limiting visibility and control. While manual handling has fallen to just 1%, only 11.7% of firms have reached...

By The Fintech Times
World Space Week 2025 Set Record With 50,000 Events in 102 Countries
NewsMar 2, 2026

World Space Week 2025 Set Record With 50,000 Events in 102 Countries

World Space Week 2025 set a participation record with nearly 50,000 activities in 102 countries. The surge reflects a shift from a niche sector to a global priority, as educators, governments and industry rally to prepare the next generation for...

By SpaceNews
Big Pharma’s Next Entrant Could Come From China
NewsMar 2, 2026

Big Pharma’s Next Entrant Could Come From China

Chinese drugmakers, led by Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, are emerging as global biotech contenders. Hengrui topped 2024 trial sponsorship, boasts a pipeline of 100 investigational drugs and 400 trials, and secured a $500 million partnership with GSK that could yield $12 billion. Analysts...

By PharmaVoice
Vermont Bond Bank Brings Modernized Indenture to Market
NewsMar 2, 2026

Vermont Bond Bank Brings Modernized Indenture to Market

The Vermont Bond Bank has overhauled its general‑obligation bond indenture for the first time in nearly four decades, moving from a reserve‑based to a cash‑flow model. The new structure creates three lien tiers—Legacy, Community Revenue and Enhanced Community Revenue—backed by...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
U.S. Space Force Pushes to Put Airborne Target Tracking Sensors in Orbit
NewsMar 2, 2026

U.S. Space Force Pushes to Put Airborne Target Tracking Sensors in Orbit

The U.S. Space Force is advancing the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) program to place space‑based sensors that can track aircraft, drones and missiles in orbit. Early prototype demonstrations have delivered detailed on‑orbit data, and the service is leveraging technology...

By Orbital Today
Silver One Drilling for Geotechnical Pit Slope Study at Candelaria, Projec, Nevada
NewsMar 2, 2026

Silver One Drilling for Geotechnical Pit Slope Study at Candelaria, Projec, Nevada

Silver One Resources has launched a 1,900‑metre core drilling campaign across nine HQ‑diameter holes to collect geotechnical data for its Candelaria Silver Project in Nevada. The company also hired Call & Nicholas to perform a pre‑feasibility level pit‑slope stability study,...

By Resource World Magazine
How Noisy Is Clean Power?
NewsMar 2, 2026

How Noisy Is Clean Power?

The University of Manchester has launched the (not)NOISY research programme to develop the first advanced tools for predicting underwater noise from tidal turbine arrays. The project will create high‑fidelity computer models and AI‑assisted simulations that estimate how turbine noise travels...

By Energy Live News
Shutdown Stalls Compliance Plans for Cyber Breach Reporting Rule
NewsMar 2, 2026

Shutdown Stalls Compliance Plans for Cyber Breach Reporting Rule

A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is delaying the finalization of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act rule, which would impose stricter breach‑notification requirements on critical‑infrastructure firms. The agency announced in February that it was...

By DataBreaches.net
Disneyland Abandoned Plans for Disney Villains Land, Report Says
NewsMar 2, 2026

Disneyland Abandoned Plans for Disney Villains Land, Report Says

Walt Disney Imagineering shelved a decade‑old Disney Villains land for Disney California Adventure, opting instead for a Pixar Pier makeover that debuted in 2018. The shift transformed California Screamin’ into the Incredicoaster and re‑themed several classic rides as part of a...

By Blooloop — Theme Parks
Quantum-Resistant Data Diode Secures Sensitive Data on Edge Devices, Critical Systems
NewsMar 2, 2026

Quantum-Resistant Data Diode Secures Sensitive Data on Edge Devices, Critical Systems

Forward Edge‑AI unveiled Isidore Quantum, a palm‑sized data diode that enforces one‑way data flow while encrypting traffic with post‑quantum algorithms such as ML‑KEM and ML‑DSA. The device, co‑developed with the U.S. government and Microsoft, delivers sub‑0.5 ms latency and up to...

By Dark Reading
California Sets August 2026 Deadline for First Corporate Climate Reports
NewsMar 2, 2026

California Sets August 2026 Deadline for First Corporate Climate Reports

The California Air Resources Board approved the Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation, setting an August 10, 2026 deadline for the first‑year corporate emissions filing. SB 253 obliges companies with more than $1 billion in revenue to report Scope 1 and 2...

By ESG Today
Canada Assessing Interest for New Niagara Theme Park
NewsMar 2, 2026

Canada Assessing Interest for New Niagara Theme Park

Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming has issued a request for information (RFI) to gauge developer, investor and operator interest in a large‑scale theme park for the Niagara region, with submissions due by March 9, 2026. The proposal is a centerpiece...

By Blooloop — Theme Parks
Rank Taps Former Anchoria MD to Lead Its  Wealth Management Division
NewsMar 2, 2026

Rank Taps Former Anchoria MD to Lead Its Wealth Management Division

Nigerian fintech Rank has appointed former Anchoria Managing Director Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment to head Rank Capital’s new wealth‑management and investment‑banking division. Djebah brings more than 15 years of investment‑banking experience and will oversee equity, treasury and high‑net‑worth...

By Techpoint Africa
US Zinc BESS Manufacturer Eos Hopeful About Ability to Grow Despite Widening 2025 Losses
NewsMar 2, 2026

US Zinc BESS Manufacturer Eos Hopeful About Ability to Grow Despite Widening 2025 Losses

Eos Energy Enterprises released its Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, showing a seven‑fold revenue increase to $114.2 million but a net loss of $969.6 million driven largely by non‑cash expenses. The company ended 2025 with $624.6 million in cash, eliminating prior going‑concern doubts,...

By Energy Storage News
Ferrero’s Next Move: Reshaping Confectionery and Snacking
NewsMar 2, 2026

Ferrero’s Next Move: Reshaping Confectionery and Snacking

Ferrero, valued at $62.7 bn, is leveraging its iconic brands, vertical integration and a string of acquisitions to expand beyond chocolate into biscuits, ice cream and snacks. Product innovation and premium positioning have driven a 4.6% revenue increase to €19.3 bn in...

By FoodNavigator
Chinese Coffee Discounter Cotti Coffee Unveils First Belgian Branches
NewsMar 2, 2026

Chinese Coffee Discounter Cotti Coffee Unveils First Belgian Branches

Chinese coffee chain Cotti Coffee, known for its low‑price model, announced its entry into Belgium. The company will launch six outlets over the next two months, with two stores each in Brussels and Antwerp and additional locations in city centres....

By Retail Detail (EU)
The TPA’s Role in Avoiding Unnecessary ERISA Litigation
NewsMar 2, 2026

The TPA’s Role in Avoiding Unnecessary ERISA Litigation

Third‑party administrators (TPAs) must ensure that a self‑funded health plan’s formal document and its Summary Plan Description (SPD) are perfectly aligned. Gaps or missing clauses—especially around subrogation—can expose both the TPA and plan sponsor to ERISA class‑action lawsuits costing tens...

By Human Resource Executive
First Confirmed US One‑way Drone Strike on Iran Sharpens Pentagon UAV Expansion
NewsMar 2, 2026

First Confirmed US One‑way Drone Strike on Iran Sharpens Pentagon UAV Expansion

The United States confirmed its first combat use of low‑cost, one‑way attack drones against Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury. footage released by CENTCOM shows the drones deployed by Task Force Scorpion Strike alongside precision munitions. The Pentagon is accelerating a program...

By Shephard Media
Henri Sells 2 Million Bars Across Canada in One Year
NewsMar 2, 2026

Henri Sells 2 Million Bars Across Canada in One Year

Henri Nutrition, a Quebec‑based startup founded by a mother and her 9‑year‑old son, sold two million bars in its first year, expanding to 1,300 Canadian retail locations from just 40 a year earlier. The brand’s simple formula—no added sugar, seven ingredients...

By Retail Insider Canada
Petronas Posts Lower Annual Profit
NewsMar 2, 2026

Petronas Posts Lower Annual Profit

Malaysia's national oil company Petronas reported a 2025 profit after tax of MYR 45.4 billion ($11.6 bn), down from MYR 55.1 billion in 2024. The decline reflects lower sales volumes, Brent prices under $70 per barrel, and the divestment of its 74% stake in Engen...

By Rigzone – News
PM Modi Inaugurates POWERGRID Transmission Projects Worth ₹3,600 Crore in Rajasthan
NewsMar 2, 2026

PM Modi Inaugurates POWERGRID Transmission Projects Worth ₹3,600 Crore in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated POWERGRID transmission projects in Rajasthan valued at over ₹3,600 crore. The rollout includes a 765 kV Bhadla‑III–Sikar‑II line and a new Bhadla‑III substation, expanding capacity for 20 GW of Renewable Energy Zones and 8.1 GW of solar zones. These...

By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
Radiology Artificial Intelligence Firm Asks FDA to Exempt Certain Devices From Premarket Review
NewsMar 2, 2026

Radiology Artificial Intelligence Firm Asks FDA to Exempt Certain Devices From Premarket Review

Harrison.ai filed a citizen petition asking the FDA to grant optional pre‑market exemption for radiology computer‑aided detection (CAD) devices, allowing manufacturers with an existing cleared product to launch similar tools without a new 510(k). The agency must issue a rapid...

By Radiology Business
Convening with Care
NewsMar 2, 2026

Convening with Care

The March Need to Know special edition spotlights Jesikah Maria Ross’s Care Collaboratory, a News Futures‑backed initiative that brings journalists, artists, designers and scholars together to embed care into civic storytelling. After a decade of coaching public‑media newsrooms, Ross argues...

By American Press Institute
Hong Kong to Move Forwards with Tax Exemption for ILS Investments
NewsMar 2, 2026

Hong Kong to Move Forwards with Tax Exemption for ILS Investments

Hong Kong's Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui announced plans to broaden the SAR's preferential tax regime to cover insurance-linked securities (ILS) such as catastrophe bonds. The proposal expands the definition of “funds” to include pensions, endowments and single‑investor vehicles, and adds...

By Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
60 Seconds With … OLGA ROMANOVA
NewsMar 2, 2026

60 Seconds With … OLGA ROMANOVA

Olga Romanova founded CargoHR, an international recruitment firm focused on aviation, air cargo and logistics. She recalls a pivotal interview with Turkish Cargo in Vienna that launched her career abroad. Romanova highlights how the sector has accelerated, with massive data...

By Air Cargo Week
Approval For The AMC Gremlin Rested On The Impressive Artwork On An Air Sickness Bag
NewsMar 2, 2026

Approval For The AMC Gremlin Rested On The Impressive Artwork On An Air Sickness Bag

American Motors Corporation approved the Gremlin after Dick Teague sketched the concept on an airline barf bag, turning a cost‑saving idea into a production car. The subcompact borrowed the larger Hornet’s chassis, trimmed dimensions, and kept a 199‑cu‑in I6 engine, positioning...

By Jalopnik
Top Performing 2XKO Competitor Releases New Tier List
NewsMar 2, 2026

Top Performing 2XKO Competitor Releases New Tier List

Kayne, a top 2XKO competitor, released a comprehensive tier list ranking all twelve characters, including Caitlyn. He placed Ekko, Yasuo and Vi at the highest tier, while Warwick and Ahri sit near the top and Caitlyn, Jinx, Blitzcrank and Darius...

By EventHubs
Enterprise Passwordless Authentication for Retail Brands
NewsMar 2, 2026

Enterprise Passwordless Authentication for Retail Brands

MojoAuth announced an enterprise‑grade passwordless authentication platform tailored for large retail brands. The solution combines WebAuthn passkeys, OTP, magic links, and adaptive risk‑based MFA to eliminate passwords while supporting PCI‑DSS requirements and private‑cloud deployments. It is engineered to handle massive...

By Security Boulevard
Charlotte Tilbury Names Former Rabanne Brand VP  Its New CMO
NewsMar 2, 2026

Charlotte Tilbury Names Former Rabanne Brand VP Its New CMO

Charlotte Tilbury has hired Jerome LeLoup, former Rabanne Brand VP, as its Chief Marketing Officer effective March 2. LeLoup spent 13 years at Puig, rising from General Manager of Premium & Niche Brands to Brand VP of Rabanne. He will lead...

By Cosmetics Business
Africa Reckons with Oil Price Spike as Iran War Widens
NewsMar 2, 2026

Africa Reckons with Oil Price Spike as Iran War Widens

The United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, triggering a sharp rise in global oil prices. Brent crude surged 13% before settling 8.5% higher, marking its biggest daily jump in nearly three years. The conflict has halted...

By African Business
Online Now Driving Major Retailers’ Strategies
NewsMar 2, 2026

Online Now Driving Major Retailers’ Strategies

Tesco is reorganising its head‑office to give digital and quick‑commerce a central role, mirroring Walmart’s recent strategic overhaul. Both retailers reported robust online growth—Tesco’s e‑commerce rose 11.2% over the festive period, while Walmart’s online sales surged nearly 25% to exceed...

By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
Brightline West Cites Construction Progress, Still No Federal Loan
NewsMar 2, 2026

Brightline West Cites Construction Progress, Still No Federal Loan

Brightline West, the privately‑owned high‑speed rail venture linking Southern California to Las Vegas, still awaits a $6 billion federal Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan. The company is simultaneously pursuing a $4 billion senior loan from a banking consortium while construction...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Jo Malone London Taps Sisters Lizzy and Georgia May Jagger as Global Brand Ambassadors
NewsMar 2, 2026

Jo Malone London Taps Sisters Lizzy and Georgia May Jagger as Global Brand Ambassadors

Jo Malone London, part of the Estée Lauder Companies, has appointed sisters Georgia May Jagger and Lizzy Jagger as global brand ambassadors for its new English Pear fragrance line. The campaign, built around a sisterhood narrative, will showcase the English Pear & Freesia and English Pear & Sweet Pea scents. It...

By Cosmetics Business
Russian Forces Report Strikes by German HX-2 Drones
NewsMar 2, 2026

Russian Forces Report Strikes by German HX-2 Drones

Ukrainian forces have begun fielding German‑made HX‑2 one‑way strike drones across multiple front‑line sectors, targeting Russian rear‑area support units such as repair brigades and road‑network crews. The HX‑2, introduced in late 2024, can travel up to 220 km/h and strike targets...

By Defence Blog
Munich Opens New Light Rail Line
NewsMar 2, 2026

Munich Opens New Light Rail Line

Munich Transport (MVG) inaugurated the first 1.5 km segment of the 8.3 km West Tangent Light Rail on 28 February, adding two new stations at Laimer Platz and Aindorferstraße. Line 14 now runs between Pasing and Gondrellplatz every ten minutes during the day and...

By International Railway Journal
RTS Wind Group Names Kevin Jones Chief Executive
NewsMar 2, 2026

RTS Wind Group Names Kevin Jones Chief Executive

RTS Wind Group announced Kevin Jones as its new chief executive, bringing over 18 years of wind‑sector operational leadership. Jones most recently served as global head of operations at Skyborn Renewables and held senior roles at Vattenfall and Summit Renewable...

By reNEWS
PV-Assisted Heat Pump Prototype with Dual Condenser Reaches 7.59 Coefficient of Performance
NewsMar 2, 2026

PV-Assisted Heat Pump Prototype with Dual Condenser Reaches 7.59 Coefficient of Performance

Spanish researchers have built a dual‑condenser air‑to‑water heat pump that synchronises domestic hot‑water production with daylight, dramatically increasing photovoltaic self‑consumption. The prototype replaces the single condenser with an additional top‑mounted unit and uses a minute‑level control algorithm. Tests showed solar...

By pv magazine
Henry Costa Strengthens Team with Two Partners
NewsMar 2, 2026

Henry Costa Strengthens Team with Two Partners

Henry Costa Partners, a specialist merchant bank serving European financial institutions, announced two senior appointments. Jeanie Kim joins as partner and head of Advice & Principal Investments, while Katherine Rainwood becomes partner and group Chief Operating Officer. The hires broaden...

By AltAssets
Wickes Retail Media to Connect Brands with Home Improvement Customers
NewsMar 2, 2026

Wickes Retail Media to Connect Brands with Home Improvement Customers

Wickes has launched Wickes Connected Retail Media, a first‑of‑its‑kind retail media network for the UK home‑improvement category, offering both onsite and offsite advertising capabilities from day one. The platform, built with Epsilon’s COREid identity graph, merges digital and in‑store signals...

By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
Sweden’s Skandia on What It Looks for in a Replacement GP
NewsMar 2, 2026

Sweden’s Skandia on What It Looks for in a Replacement GP

Sweden’s Skandia, through head of private equity Stefan Fällgren, outlined its criteria for selecting a replacement general partner (GP) in a brief video. The insurer emphasized that a GP must demonstrate a strategy capable of delivering outperformance over an extended...

By Private Equity International
Three Things to Know About Learning by Hiring
NewsMar 2, 2026

Three Things to Know About Learning by Hiring

Leaders increasingly turn to external hires to inject fresh knowledge, but the effectiveness of that knowledge depends on the organization’s existing knowledge architecture. Tight, highly integrated practices create resistance and can dilute the impact of new hires, especially when multiple...

By MIT Sloan Management Review
MoJ Signs £5m ‘Innovation Bench’ Deal to Support Digital Ambitions
NewsMar 2, 2026

MoJ Signs £5m ‘Innovation Bench’ Deal to Support Digital Ambitions

The Ministry of Justice has signed a £5 million two‑year "innovation bench" contract with UBDS Digital to provide on‑demand agile teams for early‑stage digital projects. The agreement, extendable by six months to August 2028, supplements the department’s 1,700 internal digital staff and...

By PublicTechnology.net (UK)
Tesco Breathes New Life Into ‘Every Little Helps’ Slogan
NewsMar 2, 2026

Tesco Breathes New Life Into ‘Every Little Helps’ Slogan

Tesco has revitalised its iconic "Every Little Helps" slogan by launching a new brand platform centred on the question “Need Anything From Tesco?”. The initiative reframes the long‑standing tagline as a promise to support shoppers and local communities, linking everyday...

By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
Space Force Rethinks Satellite Ground Station Strategy
NewsMar 2, 2026

Space Force Rethinks Satellite Ground Station Strategy

The U.S. Space Force has halted the $1.4 billion Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program and is drafting a new acquisition strategy that moves away from a cost‑plus, single‑source contract. The original BADGER phased‑array ground terminals, awarded to BlueHalo/AeroVironment, were placed...

By SpaceNews