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Barclays, supported by Atlassian Williams F1 Team, launches national competition to help young people build the human skills needed for an AI-powered future: 9/2/2026 10:56:06 AM; Barclays LifeSkills, supported by Atlassian Williams F1 Team, today announced the launch of Accelerate your skills, a new UK-wide competition challenging young people aged 11–25 to develop creative solutions to a real-world business challenge while building the human skills increasingly needed in the age of AI.
RBC announces new RBC Community Solar Program that helps provide long-term revenue to participating community organizations to support the launch of solar projects: 9/2/2026 10:20:54 AM; Key takeaways: • RBC’s Community Solar Program can help make solar energy projects more affordable for local organizations across Canada. • Through a 10-year agreement, RBC buys renewable energy credits (RECs) from participating organizations creating an additional revenue stream while helping to lower their operational costs.
Spin-out technology promises to cut costs of protein production: 9/1/2026 12:48:15 PM; A recent collaboration between Kent scientists and the Science and Technology Facilities Council-supported Central Laser Facility (CLF), has affirmed the remarkable versatility of the technology in expanding the possibilities of protein production.
Dave McKay of RBC to speak at Scotiabank Annual Financials Summit 2026: 9/1/2026 11:05:24 AM; Dave McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY), is scheduled to speak on a live webcast at the Scotiabank Annual Financials Summit on September 9, 2026.
NSF launches three new Science and Technology Centers with $90M investment in transformative research: 9/1/2026 9:21:23 AM; The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $90 million over five years to support three new NSF Science and Technology Centers (NSF STC). These centers will advance American leadership in science and technology, strengthen the nation’s STEM workforce, and accelerate innovation in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and biotechnology to fusion energy and …
I Squared Capital Expands OpenInfra Wealth Platform to Australia: 9/1/2026 8:59:48 AM; I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, announced the expansion of OpenInfra, the firm’s private wealth platform, into Australia.
Garanti BBVA Wins Two AI in Finance Awards for Personalized Financial Advice: 8/28/2026 6:50:40 PM; Garanti BBVA has won two awards at Global Finance’s AI in Finance Awards 2026: “Best Personalized Financial Advice in Türkiye” and “Best Personalized Financial Advice in Western Europe.” The awards recognize the bank’s AI-powered approach to providing personalized financial advice.
Scrolling and strolling: Brits risk injury as millions glued to phones while on the move: 8/28/2026 6:32:38 PM; • More than half of Brits (54%) – equivalent to around 30 million people nationwide – are risking injury as they are glued to their phones while walking close to busy roads • Over a third of Brits (34%) also admit to scrolling and strolling while crossing the road • Pedestrians distracted by their phones report colliding with cars (15%) and bicycles (16%), tripping off …
Three Non-Executive Directors join Barclays UK Board: 8/28/2026 6:27:09 PM; Barclays Bank UK PLC is today announcing the appointment of Stacey Madge, Adam Banks and Kelly Richdale as Non-Executive Directors to its Board. As part of Board succession planning, they will join on 01 September 2026.
Dunkin’® Celebrates Tennis Season with New Sips, Collectibles and Exclusive Merchandise: 8/27/2026 5:02:08 PM; Before the first serve, between matches and after the final point, guests are running on Dunkin’ for tennis season. Beginning Aug. 30, Dunkin’ is celebrating a marquee moment in tennis where sport, style and culture converge through flavors, exclusive experiences and can’t-miss collaborations, giving fans more ways to sip, snack and show up for match day and beyond.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Marriott Bonvoy, and Visa Launch Co-Branded Cards Offering Elite Travel and Lifestyle Benefits: 8/27/2026 3:28:25 PM; Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and Visa announce the launch of two co-branded cards in the United Arab Emirates – the Marriott Bonvoy ® ADIB Visa Infinite Card and the Marriott Bonvoy ® ADIB Visa Signature Card.
Tieto and Siirto partner to improve e-invoicing experience in Finland: 8/27/2026 12:48:24 PM; Tieto and Siirto, an instant payment method with more than 1 million registered users in Finland, are partnering to make digital invoicing more accessible, efficient and user-friendly for both businesses and consumers in Finland.
IFC and Bank CenterCredit Partner to Boost Trade Finance in Kazakhstan: 8/27/2026 11:06:32 AM; • Bank CenterCredit and IFC launch a trade finance program in Kazakhstan. • IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Bank CenterCredit today announced a partnership to help Kazakh importers and exporters, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), gain greater access to the cross-border financing they need to trade internationally.
RBC returns to the Toronto International Film Festival to celebrate the ideas that shape culture and connect communities: 8/27/2026 10:35:14 AM; Festival staples RBC Red Carpet Gallery and RBC House are back in the spotlight Key takeaways: • RBC marks its 19th year as a major partner of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) • RBC House is back as the premier destination for festival events, hosting the Los Angeles Times Studio presented by RBC for its fifth year • The RBC Red Carpet …
Blackstone to Present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference: 8/27/2026 10:15:31 AM; Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced that Michael Chae, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET.
UK businesses welcome political reset but seek greater policy certainty: 8/27/2026 10:06:52 AM; • Confidence in the UK economy has risen to 63 per cent, up from 57 per cent in Q1 • Business optimism in their own prosperity is also up 3 percentage points to 86 per cent • 60 per cent believe devolution will improve economic opportunities and over a third think No.10 North will benefit their business • 56 per cent plan to increase investment in the next year, with …
World Bank Group and Banco Consorcio Mobilize Financing to Expand Access to Housing and Create Jobs: 8/26/2026 10:42:10 AM; To help expand access to housing finance in Chile and enable more women to obtain mortgage loans, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a US$100 million loan to Banco Consorcio.
I Squared’s InfraTech® Invests in Muon Space, a Vertically Integrated Space Infrastructure Platform: 8/26/2026 10:36:48 AM; I Squared Capital has invested in Muon Space, a vertically integrated provider of managed orbital services, as part of the company’s $250 million Series C financing.
“Money Bridge” Service Linking Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities Accounts Surpasses 7 Million Accounts: 8/26/2026 10:28:15 AM; Rakuten Bank, Ltd. and Rakuten Securities, Inc. announced that Money Bridge, a service connecting customers’ Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities accounts, has surpassed 7 million accounts.
Eight NSF research institutes to propel U.S. quantum science with $290M investment: 8/26/2026 10:24:35 AM; Understanding and wielding the quantum properties of nature is the ambitious objective of eight research institutes that will collectively receive more than $290 million from the U.S.