UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains Momentum Under GCC Secretariat Patronage Ahead of Guildhall Forum February 10, 2026 UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains New Momentum Under GCC Secretariat Patronage Expanded partnership base and growing roster of senior participants reinforce initiative ahead of Guildhall forum in April 2026. London, February 2026—The Business Year (TBY) today announced significant new developments for its UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue, including formal patronage from the GCC Secretariat and a strengthened [...]
Defence and AI drive Europe’s venture capital rebound February 10, 2026 European venture capital (VC) investment rose to €66bn (£57bn) in 2025, up five per cent year on year, as funding flowed into AI and defence tech, according to PitchBook data. The increase marks a post-pandemic high for the region, but reflects a narrowing of investor focus rather than a broad-based recovery. Large late-stage rounds in [...]
Dupont image rights row puts Toulouse in rugby spotlight again February 10, 2026 French rugby giants Toulouse are facing the threat of a second salary cap-related sanction after a media investigation into star player Antoine Dupont’s image rights payments. The so-called Le Petit General has been an integral part of France and Toulouse teams in recent years but is now at the centre of a storm, alongside Stade [...]
Allow pensions savings to go into housing deposits, says FCA chief February 10, 2026 The head of the financial watchdog has suggested that the UK should have the “contentious debate” about whether pension savings could be put towards housing deposits. Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said there was greater scope for pension savings to support financial resilience, particularly among lower income households. “We have [...]
‘Thai fantasy’: the 7 best hotels in Thailand (one for every mood) February 10, 2026 Thailand has more hotspots than I have excuses to go back, with a stay for every mood. You can come to explore or to retreat, to detox with conviction or undo it just as efficiently. Between the Andaman’s limestone-framed bays, Bangkok’s kinetic sprawl, and the mist-slicked jungles of the north, it is Southeast Asia’s great [...]
BP shares down: What is going on at the oil giant? February 10, 2026 Once-dominant energy giant BP is running on empty as it curbs shareholder payouts and unveils fresh attempts to bolster its balance sheet. The London-based oil baron announced in its final results on Tuesday that it has suspended its share buyback programme and increased its cost-cutting goal as it looks to reverse its fortunes in the [...]
Derivative Path and CloudMargin Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Integrated Derivatives and Collateral Management Solution for Market Participants February 10, 2026 Derivative Path, a leading provider of cloud-based capital markets technology and risk management solutions, and CloudMargin, the only collateral and margin management solution purpose-built for the cloud, today announced a strategic partnership that will deliver a unified front-to-back workflow for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and collateral management. The collaboration enables seamless integration between Derivative Path’s DerivativeEDGE® [...]
Recurly Appoints Growth and Category-Building Leader Suzin Wold as Chief Marketing Officer February 10, 2026 Recurly, a leading subscription management and billing platform, today announced the appointment of Suzin Wold as Chief Marketing Officer. Wold brings over 25 years of experience in scaling high-growth technology companies and will lead Recurly’s global marketing strategy, brand positioning, and go-to-market execution. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260210646677/en/ Wold [...]
Exchange Any Asset, Anytime, Anywhere: LMAX Group Introduces Omnia Exchange, Built for the Digital Capital Markets of the Future February 10, 2026 LMAX Group, the leading global cross-asset marketplace, has unveiled Omnia Exchange (“Omnia”), a next‑generation infrastructure layer enabling users to seamlessly convert any asset in real‑time via a single API, anywhere, anytime. Built on LMAX Group’s renowned technology and deep liquidity, Omnia unifies FX, crypto, stablecoins and other digital assets in one platform, opening up access [...]
Introducing Square AI: Helping UK Small Businesses Turn Instinct Into Confident Decisions February 10, 2026 New research shows many UK small businesses are still not taking full advantage of AI, despite clear confidence and productivity gains, and time back. Square AI is designed to close that gap.