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Barclays launches new Financial Confidence Index to track how UK adults are managing money in a changing world: 7/1/2026 10:17:48 AM; • “State-of-the-nation” analysis estimates the average Brit could cover essential living costs for seven months if they lost their main source of income • Anonymised data from millions of Barclays UK customers shows households have built up savings and are missing fewer bill payments, while essential costs account for 59 per cent of income and continue to weigh on …
Thales and Visa Collaborate to boost Digital Payment solutions across Asia Pacific: 7/1/2026 10:03:45 AM; • Thales joined the Visa Digitalization Ready Program (VDRP) to help accelerate the adoption of Visa’s next-generation digital payment solutions by financial institutions across Asia Pacific.
Interdisciplinary APEX Awards 2026 announced and 2027 round now open: 7/1/2026 10:00:08 AM; Six brilliant researchers have been awarded funding in the 2026 round of the APEX awards. The grants, which promote collaboration across science, engineering, social sciences and humanities, are jointly awarded by the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society, with the generous support of the Leverhulme Trust.
Standard Chartered and LMAX Group execute first live digital asset prime brokerage trades: 7/1/2026 9:57:45 AM; • Standard Chartered is one of the first Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) to test a digital asset prime brokerage model within established risk, compliance and market infrastructure frameworks, building on its digital asset trading capability that was launched in 2025.
Private Aviation Sees Continued Demand as Travelers Prioritize Flexibility and Time Efficiency: 7/1/2026 9:27:10 AM; Demand for private aviation continues to evolve as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and leisure travelers increasingly prioritize flexibility, time savings, and access to airports beyond the reach of traditional airline networks.
Taxwire Raises $25M to Scale Fully Managed AI Sales Tax Automation Platform: 6/30/2026 11:12:35 AM; Taxwire, a global sales tax automation platform, today announced $25M in Seed and Series A funding from Headline Ventures, XYZ VC, Vinyl, Recall Capital, and Nomo Ventures.
Digital Realty Announces Purchase of Blackstone Interest in Three Northern Virginia Data Centers: 6/30/2026 9:48:05 AM; Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced that Digital Realty has agreed to purchase from Blackstone-affiliated funds managed by Real Estate, Infrastructure and Tactical Opportunities (“Blackstone”) a stake in three fully leased data centers containing 288 megawatts of total IT …
Powerlaw Corp. (Nasdaq: PWRL) Highlights Kalshi Portfolio Holding, Following Reports of $3.5B Annualized Revenue: 6/30/2026 6:00:00 AM; Powerlaw Corp. (Nasdaq: PWRL), a publicly traded closed-end fund advised by Powerlaw Fund Adviser, LLC, today highlighted its portfolio exposure to Kalshi following reports that the prediction market platform has surpassed $3.5B in annualized revenue.
Heat puts new pressure on Switzerland’s resilience, says Swiss Re Institute: 6/29/2026 11:00:28 AM; • Switzerland has built strong resilience to floods, storms and other natural hazards through prevention, planning, building standards and high insurance coverage • Heat can act as a risk multiplier in Switzerland, amplifying flood and other natural hazard risk while affecting health, work, agriculture, water, energy and critical infrastructure • Swiss Re launches …
Aon Appoints Mike Reid as EMEA Leader of Facultative Reinsurance: 6/29/2026 8:48:42 AM; Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Mike Reid as EMEA CEO of Facultative Reinsurance, effective July 1, 2026.
RBC powers EV confidence as the Champion Sponsor of Plug’n Drive’s Cross-Canada Tour: 6/29/2026 8:15:49 AM; For the second consecutive year, RBC is the Champion Sponsor for Plug’n Drive’s EV’s are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour, which runs all year round. The tour features the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre in Toronto, EV Roadshows in 10 provinces, and Mobile EV Education Trailers (MEETs) in 10 communities across four provinces, providing Canadians with hands-on opportunities to …
Netherlands: Regional bus transport goes green with European backing: 6/24/2026 11:06:12 AM; • Qbuzz benefits from a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) supporting the operation of 275 electric buses and related charging infrastructure.
Ardian and Lamar Development acquire 10,000 sqm building on Calle Alcalá 38-40, Madrid: 6/22/2026 10:59:22 AM; Ardian, a global private investment firm, and Lamar Development, a real estate developer with presence in the Gulf and Europe, announced the joint acquisition of a prominent office building located on Calle Alcalá 38-40, in the heart of Madrid’s city centre.
Stingray Announces $15.4 Million Share Buyback: 6/22/2026 10:55:54 AM; Stingray Group Inc. (“Stingray” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: RAY) announced that it has entered into a private agreement with CDP Investissements inc., a subsidiary of La Caisse for the repurchase for cancellation of 1,000,000 Subordinate Voting and Variable Subordinate Voting Shares of Stingray held by La Caisse at a price of $15.40 per share, for a total consideration of …
Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands: 6/22/2026 8:25:37 AM; Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy and key themes as investors navigate a more complex and evolving market environment.
Transactions carried out as part of a share buyback program and outside of a liquidity contract: 6/22/2026 2:55:00 AM; These shares have been acquired to honor obligations related to long-term incentive plans for corporate officers and senior employees. The long-term incentive plans, which are conditional on presence and performance, were set up with the aim of involving Group key managers in the success of its strategic plan.
XRPPower Launches Enhanced Digital Asset Management Platform to Support Global Users in 2026: 6/18/2026 8:10:20 PM; As the global digital economy continues to evolve, individuals and businesses are increasingly seeking more efficient ways to manage digital assets. Industry analysts note that technological innovation, security, and transparency are becoming key factors influencing user adoption across the digital asset sector.
Standard Chartered China is among the first foreign banks to sign CBETS Direct Participant Agreement: 6/18/2026 8:38:33 AM; Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited (“SCB China”) announced the signing of Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services (CBETS) Direct Participant Agreement with e-CNY Centre International Co.
Blackstone Launches SablePointe Credit Strategies to Expand Origination Capabilities Across Asset-Based Lending and Specialty Credit Markets: 6/18/2026 8:34:47 AM; Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) today announced the launch of SablePointe Credit Strategies (“SablePointe”), a new platform supporting origination, underwriting, and portfolio management in asset-based lending.
I Squared Capital and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Launch $3 Billion Platform to Develop Critical Energy Infrastructure Across the Indo-Pacific: 6/17/2026 1:25:54 PM; I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading global infrastructure investor, is pleased to announce plans to form a strategic partnership with the U.S.