Kikin Financial Announces $20 Million Debt Facility to Power Growth of UK Business January 16, 2026 Kikin Financial, the UK-based fintech lending platform for SMEs, today announced it has secured initial funding through Percent’s platform, with capacity to access up to $20 million as Kikin scales. The funds will be used to provide flexible credit to some of the UK’s most exciting consumer businesses. Kikin’s innovative lending platform uses AI to [...]
Sixth Street Raises €3.75 Billion for Third European Direct Lending Fund January 16, 2026 Sixth Street SLE III Hits Hard Cap, Reflecting Long-Term Strength as One of Europe’s Leading Private Capital Platforms
Almirall Presents R&D Pipeline Advances Supported by Sustained Growth and Leadership in Medical Dermatology at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 16, 2026 Pipeline advances in 2026 span a range of dermatology disease areas, including atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and alopecia areata, with 3 ongoing PoC/Phase II clinical studies* and 3 additional studies to be initiated in 2026. Almirall’s sustained trajectory of growth and profitability enables the company to reach more patients and supports a growth outlook of double-digit net sales through 2030, combined biologics peak sales of approximately €800 MM (Ebglyss® and Ilumetri®), and a 25% EBITDA margin by 2028. Almirall's leadership in medical dermatology, biologics growth, and continued strong performance of its broad product portfolio fuel advancement of a diversified and innovative R&D pipeline addressing skin diseases with high unmet need.
Joint Cross-industry Statement: Cement Industry Co-Processing Should Be More Widely Adopted for Global Sustainable Waste Management January 16, 2026 Leading industry organisations today issued a joint statement highlighting the substantial and positive contribution the cement industry can make to addressing the urgent global challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste. The Global Cement and Concrete Association – GCCA; European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA); International Solid Waste Association – Africa; Mission Possible Partnership; and The Global [...]
ReNew Achieves ‘A’ Rating in CDP Climate Change Assessment, Advancing to Global Leadership Band January 16, 2026 Elevated its score by two levels, advancing from a ‘B’ in FY 2023–24 to an ‘A’ in FY 2024–25 — placing ReNew among global leaders in climate disclosure Retains a strong ‘A-’ rating in CDP Water Security, ranking among the world’s top energy companies for environmental transparency
AI Takes Airport Travel as 1ST Airport Taxis and UK Hubs Turn to Predictive Technology January 16, 2026 Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in how UK airports manage disruption as passenger numbers continue to rise. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data shows major hubs including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are operating close to pre-pandemic passenger levels, increasing pressure on flight coordination and ground transport. This press release features multimedia. View the full [...]
Options Deploys AtlasInsight Across Global Infrastructure, Supporting Clients with Deep Packet Capture and Forensic Analytics January 16, 2026 Options Technology (Options), a leading provider of financial services infrastructure, today announced the deployment of AtlasInsight packet capture and analytics servers across Options Global Infrastructure, delivering full forensic visibility into network and Market Data flows. The initial rollout includes the deployment of over 25 AtlasInsight devices within Options’ key global data centres, enabling high-performance packet [...]
Blackline Safety Introduces G8—The Most Connected Safety Wearable Ever Made January 16, 2026 A new all-in-one gas detection device and advanced connected safety platform for the data-driven worksite
Royal Decree Establishes the International Financial Centre of Oman January 16, 2026 His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may God protect and preserve him, has issued a Royal Decree establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) and enacting its own dedicated law. The establishment of the International Financial Centre of Oman aligns with the Sultanate of Oman’s strategic directions aimed at diversifying the national economy, [...]
SOLUM Unveils Large-Format E-Paper Display Lineup at NRF 2026 ‘Evolving into a Global Retail Platform’ January 16, 2026 Expanding large-format E-Paper lineup from 25.3 to 32 inches with advanced control features optimized for premium retail environments Building 'Open Ecosystem' with global partners including Simbe, Competera, and Upshop to eliminate vendor lock-in Bringing 'Retail in Sync' vision to life through live demonstration of integrated solutions at NRF 2026