Category Archives: Business

19Nov/25

NYSE International Day: Global Business Gathering

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The New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) second annual International Day event  held at 11 Wall Street, hosted over 230 guests from 27 countries, including top investors, C-suite leaders, and the NYSE’s listed community. The event featured extensive programming on topics such as fintech and scaling beyond borders, with notable attendees including NBA legend Yao Ming and CNBC’s Jim Cramer. Several international companies, such as the apparel manufacturer Epic Group, AI-driven solutions provider IFS, and “phygital” company Smobler, were highlighted for discussing their growth and potential for listing on the exchange. The  closing bell ceremony and social activities assert the NYSE’s strength in attracting international listings. Continue reading

19Nov/25

Workday Expands Ecosystem with Google BigQuery and Developer Network

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Workday is expanding its open ecosystem through two key initiatives: the introduction of a new global developer network aimed at training future AI talent via certifications and hands-on experience, and a strategic partnership with Google BigQuery to offer customers secure, zero-copy access to Workday HR and finance data for advanced AI-powered insights. Furthermore, the company highlights its planned acquisition of Pipedream, an integration platform, which will enhance Workday’s AI agent capabilities by securely connecting its data with thousands of external systems. Interspersed within the document are unrelated website navigational elements and advertisements for items such as children’s beds and business broadband. Continue reading

18Nov/25

J.P. Morgan 2026 Investment Outlook: AI, Fragmentation, Inflation

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank published their 2026 Global Investment Outlook, titled “Promise and Pressure.” This outlook focuses on three key themes shaping investment opportunities: the Age of AI, which offers productivity gains but carries market risks; Fragmentation, referring to geopolitical shifts creating new regional investment dynamics; and persistent Inflation, driven by structural factors requiring portfolio stability beyond traditional bonds. The release features commentary from J.P. Morgan investment strategists providing region-specific insights for Europe, Latin America, and Asia, and details how Artificial Intelligence investment is accelerating rapidly. Continue reading

17Nov/25

Monetizing Next-Gen News Formats and Experimentation

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Nov. 17, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —   The GNI Future Formats Accelerator 2025  focuses on “Supporting Long-Term Success” with a masterclass titled “From Reach to Revenue: Monetising Next-Gen News Formats.” A key section addresses the challenges and opportunities in monetising Gen Z audiences, highlighting their preference for trustworthy, flexible, and visually driven content, and their willingness to pay for news that aligns with their identity. The documents explore three primary monetisation methods: direct monetisation (including student discounts and tiered offerings like those from The Economist), on-platform monetisation (using platforms such as YouTube and Apple Podcasts), and sponsored content. Continue reading →

17Nov/25

The 2026 Global Risk Map: Dangerous and Safest Destinations

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The New Risk Map 2026 is a collaborative publication by Safeture and Riskline that assesses global safety for travellers and organizations. This annual map uses a colour-coded scale to provide a visual understanding of security, medical, and logistical risks worldwide, identifying both the most dangerous and safest locations. The report highlights that armed conflicts, unrest, and fragile healthcare systems remain the primary factors contributing to high-risk areas like Afghanistan and Sudan, while listing cities such as Munich and Singapore as the safest destinations. The report emphasizes that the map is an essential reference tool for understanding the general threat landscape, although it cannot replace organization-specific risk assessments. Continue reading

17Nov/25

Attention Sharing: AI Distraction Detection for Commercial Fleets

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 Seeing Machines Limited, an Australian company specialising in computer vision technology for transport safety announced launch of its “attention sharing” feature for the Guardian Generation 3 safety solution, which is marketed to commercial vehicle fleets globally. This world-first feature tracks the cumulative time a driver spends with their eyes off the road, detecting repeated, short glances—a major contributor to crash risk—that other systems often miss. The AI-powered technology continuously monitors eye gaze direction in real time to provide accurate distraction detection and subsequent intervention before safety is compromised. The announcement highlights that the feature is being deployed over-the-air to existing Guardian Gen 3 systems and includes references to supporting scientific studies on driver inattention. Continue reading

06Nov/25

November FinTech Portfolio Launch Insights

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BizClik, a global B2B media and events company, announced the launch of the November 2025 editions of their FinTech portfolio, which includes FinTech Magazine and InsurTech Digital. The magazines feature exclusive insights from major industry leaders such as Coinbase, Block CEO Jack Dorsey, and Noto, with content focusing on global leaders, payments, open banking, and financial inclusion. Key articles examine topics like Neobanks, stablecoins, managing AWS costs in the Gen AI era, and fraud prevention. The announcement also promotes an upcoming event, FinTech LIVE: The US Summit, scheduled for February 2026, which will focus on themes driving transformation in the financial sector. The purpose of the magazines is to provide thought leadership and market insights for senior financial technology and insurance technology executives. Continue reading

06Nov/25

Rathbones’ Call for UK Regional Investment and Growth

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Rathbones, a major UK wealth management firm produced their report, “Building Prosperity: Five Recommendations for Growth and Investment in the UK.” This analysis highlights that the UK is the most geographically unequal economy in the developed world, with critical under-investment occurring outside of the South-East region. Rathbones urgently calls on the Chancellor to take decisive action in the Autumn Budget to reverse this neglect, citing poor infrastructure, high energy costs, and planning system delays as major hindrances to national economic potential. The firm specifically recommends policy changes across five areas: pensions, business taxation, regional investment, wealth taxation, and property market reform. Continue reading

06Nov/25

Performativ Unveils Compliant AI Agents for Financial Institutions

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Performativ, a technology company, announced the launch of two new offerings: Custom Agents and the AgentKit Builder. These new capabilities are specifically designed to help financial institutions (such as banks and asset managers) safely and compliantly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) agents into their core operations and existing enterprise infrastructure. The solution is built to meet stringent regulatory oversight requirements, including those similar to the European AI Act, by ensuring all agent actions are logged, auditable, permissioned, and have traceability for regulatory review, thus transitioning enterprises from AI experimentation to secure, governed deployment. Continue reading

05Nov/25

DPI Unlocks African Entrepreneurship and Trade

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This report is detailing findings from a Co-Develop survey conducted across six African nations concerning Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The report, released ahead of the Global DPI Summit 2025, suggests that adopting secure digital payment and identification systems (DPI) holds significant potential for fostering entrepreneurship and expanding market connectivity across Africa. Key findings indicate that a substantial percentage of respondents believe that the ability to accept secure digital payments and utilise digital identity verification would encourage them to start or grow a business. The document also emphasises that trust is foundational to this digital transformation, noting that most people are willing to share data provided there are transparent rules and fraud protections in place. Continue reading