2026-01-31, Sat.

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Andersen Global Broadens Tax Capabilities in Africa with Addition of Luca Pacioli SAN FRANCISCO -- Andersen Global enhances its footprint in North Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Luca Pacioli, a tax, accounting, and corporate services firm headquartered in Tunisia wit ... Ohana Development and Manchester City F.C. Sign Agreement to Launch Multi-Billion-Dirham Project in Abu Dhabi The 1.67 million square metre development is the world’s first Manchester City branded residential destination. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer renowned for its luxury properties, has signed an agreement with Manchester City F.C. to launch ‘Manches ... Regnology Signs an Agreement to Acquire Moody’s Regulatory Reporting & ALM Solutions The deal further strengthens Regnology’s global position in Regulatory Reporting and significantly accelerates its expansion into new markets. FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- Regnology, a leading provider in regulatory, risk, tax, and finance reporting, as well as supervisory technology, announced it has signed an exclusive agreement for the acquisiti ... Ubitus Receives Major METI Investment Grant, Investing JPY 17 Billion to Build Japan’s Top AI GPU Center TOKYO -- Ubitus K.K., a global leader in cloud streaming and AI solutions (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Wesley Kuo), announced that it has been officially selected for the Large-Scale Growth ... ASN Bank Signs a Contract With HCLTech to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Enhance Customer Experience UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS & NOIDA, INDIA -- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced that it has been selected as a strategic partner by ASN Bank (formerly de Volksbank), the fourth-larg ... Arc’teryx Appoints Avery Baker Chief Brand Officer Technical apparel and equipment brand appoints first-ever Chief Brand Officer and names Tobia Prevedello General Manager, EMEA. NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Arc'teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, announced the appointment of Avery Baker as its fi ... Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in the United States, Marking a Breakthrough for Stablecoin Integration With more than $3.5B in annualized stablecoin settlement volume[1], Visa brings USDC settlement to U.S. institutions. SAN FRANCISCO -- Visa Inc. (V) announced the launch of USDC settlement in the United States, marking a major milestone in the company’s stablecoin settlement pilot program and strategy to modern ... SES Acknowledges Moody’s Rating Action and Reiterates Deleveraging Commitments LUXEMBOURG -- SES S.A. (“SES” or the “Company”), a leading space solutions company, acknowledges the credit rating action announced by Moody’s Investor Service, which ... Hisense Joins HEVC Advance Patent Pool BOSTON -- Access Advance LLC, the global leader in video codec patent pool licensing, announced that Hisense Group Holdings Co., Ltd. has joined the HEVC Advance Patent Pool as a Licensee. Hisense joi ... Lightspeed Closes Over $9B in New Funds Aimed at Backing Category Definers Worldwide Lightspeed Venture Partners raised capital across six vehicles, underscoring the firm’s bespoke fund architecture and deep AI investment track record. MENLO PARK, CALIF. -- Lightspeed Venture Partners (“Lightspeed”) announced the closing of more than $9 billion in committed capital across six distinct, highly selective vehicles, includin ... Nexo Announces Landmark Crypto Partnership with Tennis Australia for Australian Open and Summer of Tennis Nexo has signed a landmark multi-year deal with Tennis Australia, covering the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis. The partnership delivers exclusive experiences, including a feature in the Coachеs Pod. LONDON -- Nexo, the premier digital assets platform, has entered a landmark multi-year global partnership with Tennis Australia, becoming the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the Sum ... Megaport Expands into India, Accelerating Global Growth with Extreme IX Acquisition Through the Extreme Exchange (IX) acquisition, Megaport gains seven Internet Exchanges and access to 40+ data centres across India’s fastest-growing digital hubs. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA -- Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) (“Megaport”), the world’s leading Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, announced the acquisition of Extreme IX, India’s lead ... PairSoft Announces Majority Growth Investment from TA BOSTON -- PairSoft, a leading provider of procure-to-pay automation and payment solutions, announced a majority investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm. ... Survey of 4,300 Executives Shows Rising Push for Faster Innovation, Higher ROI, Stronger Resilience Executives face growing pressure to deliver AI-driven transformation while navigating rising costs, increasing risk and shortages in skilled IT talent.  LAS VEGAS -- Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, managed services and Agentic AI ERP innovation solutions, and the leading third-p ... The Rock-It Company Appoints David Byrnes as Chief Financial Officer Entertainment and media veteran joins as The Rock-It Company embarks on a new chapter of global growth and acceleration. NEW YORK -- The Rock-It Company, the global leader in specialty logistics across live events and luxury goods, announced the appointment of David Byrnes as Chief Financial Officer. With decades of ex ... Interactive Brokers Enables 24/7 Account Funding with Stablecoin New funding option offers near-instant processing, lower transfer costs, and expanded access to markets. GREENWICH, CONN. -- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced that eligible clients of Interactive Brokers LLC (IB LLC) can now fund their brokerage ... Cargill Advances Maritime Decarbonisation with Delivery of First Green Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel Brave Pioneer is the first in a new fleet of chartered vessels designed to scale Cargill’s investment to low-carbon innovation across dry-bulk shipping. GENEVA -- Cargill announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessels chartered by the company. The deployment of the Brave Pioneer marks another ... Rethinking Campus Laundry: LG Electronics’ “Laundry Lounge” Brings Comfort and Connection to Student Life SEOUL -- For many students, doing laundry is a routine part of dorm life – often functional, but rarely enjoyable. At the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, LG Electronics USA is reimagin ... Andersen Consulting Strengthens Digital Transformation Offering with Addition of Internet & Idee SAN FRANCISCO -- Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Internet & Idee, an Italian-based digital consulting agency, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated, tech-drive ... Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK to Combine, Creating a Premier Transatlantic Law Firm Winston Taylor to build on shared vision and culture in establishing a transatlantic powerhouse for major litigation, critical transactions, strategic IP, and private wealth. CHICAGO & LONDON -- Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s UK-led business announced their intention to combine, creating a premier transatlantic law firm that would operate under a new s ... Riskified: 25% Refunds Abusive; Launches Dynamic Returns to Protect Revenue, Boost Customer Satisfaction NEW YORK -- Riskified (NYSE: RSKD) a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, released a research analysis highlighting a growing customer experience dilemma: As merchants tighten controls to ... Evernote Releases v11, Marking a New Chapter in AI-Powered Productivity MILAN -- Evernote announced the release of v11, its first major product update in five years. The new version includes three powerful AI features—AI Assistant, Semantic Search, and AI Meeting No ... Kioxia Develops Core Technology that Will Allow the Practical Implementation of High-density, Low-power 3D DRAM Showcase the technology of highly stackable oxide-semiconductor channel transistors. TOKYO -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, announced the development of highly stackable oxide-semiconductor channel transistors that will enable the practical implementation of ... Visa Unveils New Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice Visa Consulting & Analytics combines advanced payments strategy and expert crypto knowledge to help clients innovate and grow with stablecoins technology. SAN FRANCISCO -- Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced the launch of its Stablecoins Advisory Practice. The new value-added service offering by Visa Consulting & Analytics ... OAG Appoints ex-Skyscanner Executive Filip Filipov as New Chief Executive Officer LONDON -- OAG announced the appointment of Filip Filipov, ex-Skyscanner executive, as new Chief Executive Officer. Filip Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and ta ...