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UK pension system slips in global rankings
UK pension system drops to 14th in 2026 Global Pension Index, trailing peers as sustainability score falls to 71.6 despite recent reforms.
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Trade Adopts Resilience Over Efficiency Amid Geopolitical Risks
October 21, 2026
Europe’s top sustainability innovators lead green shift
October 16, 2026
Latin America tech hubs thrive despite recession
October 15, 2026
Financial services industry undergoes tech transformation
October 14, 2026
World Bank Reverses Position on Industrial Policy
October 10, 2026
Economic concerns drive nations to renewables
October 8, 2026
Europe Surges Ahead With Tech, Trade and Defense Investment
October 7, 2026
U.S. home prices slow while flipping profits shrink further
October 5, 2026
Corp Moves
Equity Shifts
Equity Shifts Investors Central Banks Buy Gold Amid Iran Tensions
BY Gracia Septiani
October 20, 2026
Gold investment is rising as investors and central banks turn to the metal amid US-Iran tensions, seeking a hedge against uncertainty and finance risk.
Uzbekistan Launches Landmark IPO on London Exchange
October 13, 2026
Toronto condo market in crisis mode
October 9, 2026
Robinhood to offer weekend US stock trading
October 1, 2026
Windsor residents brace for tariff fallout amid uncertainty
September 30, 2026
TELUS Digital investor suit proceeds as unified case
September 26, 2026
Global Payments speeds up Worldpay deal to boost Genius POS
September 19, 2026
Cash App Tests Small Business Peer Payments
September 12, 2026
Fund Rounds
Fund Rounds
Business schools still lag on gender leadership despite progress
BY Yola Nurhayati • October 19, 2026
Universal Studios and Puy du Fou Aim to Transform UK
BY Ziva Kurniawan • October 17, 2026
Universal Studios UK partners with Puy du Fou to transform UK entertainment through immersive historical experiences, bringing award-winning performances to the
Family Offices and Investors Target Middle Market Real Estate
Ziva Kurniawan • October 12, 2026
Family offices and investors are targeting middle market real estate as the global market shifts from stagnation toward renewed growth in 2026, according to Mor
Equity Awards Push S&P 500 CEO Median Pay to $17.5
Gracia Septiani • September 29, 2026
CEO median pay at S&P 500 companies reached $17.5 million in 2026, up 6% from last year and 63% since 2017, driven by increased equity awards.
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Advisers seek simpler tax reporting systems
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Pensioners Hit 40% Tax Rate
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Advisers Urged to Discuss Prenups with Clients
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Week in Brief for Aug 24-28
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Global Payments speeds up Worldpay deal to boost Genius POS
By Yola Nurhayati September 19, 2026
Global Payments accelerates its $22.7 billion Worldpay deal to integrate Genius POS faster, closing in Q1 2026 after UK regulatory approval.
Payments Industry Shifts Focus from Tech to Business Value
By Gracia Septiani September 18, 2026
The payments industry shifts focus from tech to business value, emphasizing emerging models around innovations like cryptocurrency.
Square targets independent sales organizations again
By Gracia Septiani September 17, 2026
Square targets independent sales organizations with renewed interest in ISOs as a sales channel.
Dark web sellers offer AI-powered fake identities for fraud
By Yola Nurhayati September 16, 2026
Dark web sellers now offer AI-powered fake identities for fraud, bypassing security systems with 'Frankenstein' personas starting at just $200.
Merchants Oppose Proposed Interchange Fee Settlement
By Ziva Kurniawan September 15, 2026
Merchants oppose proposed interchange fee settlement, alleging liability immunity for issuers and meager relief for merchants, including interchange fees rules.
New safeguards for automated financial deals
By Yola Nurhayati September 14, 2026
New Elliptic Standard introduces 8 guidelines to curb fraud in automated crypto deals, as agentic transactions surge 522% in 2024.
Cash App Tests Small Business Peer Payments
By Gracia Septiani September 12, 2026
Cash App tests peer payments for small business owners, allowing sole proprietors to accept consumer transactions directly through their personal accounts.
Digital transactions see new developments
By Ziva Kurniawan September 11, 2026
Digital transactions see new developments with Checkout.com and Mastercard expanding payment capabilities.
ISOs and ISVs Partner for Growth
By Gracia Septiani September 10, 2026
ISOs and ISVs partner for growth through innovations like agentic commerce and instant payments.
Can ethics be taught in schools
By Ziva Kurniawan September 9, 2026
Can ethics be taught in schools? Experts explore how moral identities shape student decisions and reduce unethical behavior like AI use without disclosure.
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