Nadhim Zahawi joins equity group piling £1bn into Mayfair hotels February 23, 2026 Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined the board of an investment firm piling £1.1bn into two luxury Mayfair hotels. Evolution Investment Fund, based in the British Virgin Islands, has acquired a long leasehold interest in the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square and a luxury hotel development site in New Bond Street. The fund, [...]
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Ares European Direct Lending CLO 2 Sarl February 23, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of Notes issued by Ares European Direct Lending CLO 2 Sarl, a cash flow collateralized loan obligation (CLO) backed by a diversified portfolio of middle market corporate loans. This transaction is a multicurrency European middle market CLO. Ares European Direct Lending CLO 2 Sarl is managed [...]
Schroders chief executive vows to keep Cazenove Capital February 23, 2026 Schroders’ chief executive has vowed that the company will retain its wealth management business following its £9.9bn takeover by US fund manager Nuveen. Richard Oldfield’s pledge comes after days of speculation surrounding the future of the wealth manager, driven by minimal detail on how it would be integrated into the business in its announcement just [...]
Compass Pathways Announces Pricing of $150 Million Public Offering February 23, 2026 Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation, announced today the pricing of its public offering of 17,500,000 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) at a public offering price of $8.00 per ADS, each representing one ordinary share, and in lieu of ADSs, to certain institutional investors, pre-funded warrants [...]
Everbridge xMatters to Host London Event on the Future of Incident Management February 23, 2026 Everbridge, Inc., the global leader in High Velocity Critical Event Management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, will host an exclusive customer event on March 17 at the Churchill War Rooms in London, bringing together IT, DevOps, and operational leaders to discuss the evolving demands of modern incident management and operational resilience. This press release [...]
ViiV Healthcare’s long-acting Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) for HIV demonstrates superior efficacy compared to daily oral therapy for people with adherence challenges; results published in NEJM February 23, 2026 Final data from LATITUDE study show switch to long-acting injectable treatment reduced the risk of virological failure by nearly half for study participants through 48 weeks, compared to those continuing on daily oral therapy
Options Announces 15 Consecutive Years of SOC Compliance, Underlying Its Commitment to Delivering Secure Reliable Solutions February 23, 2026 Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of IT infrastructure to global financial institutions, today announced that it has achieved SOC compliance for the 15th consecutive year, adhering to Type 2 SOC 1 & ISAE 3402, Type 2 SOC 2, and Type 2 SOC 3 standards. Danny Moore, President and CEO at Options said, “From the [...]
Metapack® Launches AI-powered Tools to Give Retailers Greater Control and Clarity Over Delivery Data February 23, 2026 New AI-driven delivery intelligence and smarter checkout capabilities help retailers stay ahead of delivery risk and complexity
Soho Square Capital’s First Unicorn – Netomnia – to Be Acquired by InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica Through Their Existing Joint Venture nexfibre February 23, 2026 Soho Square Capital LLP (“Soho Square”), an investment firm focused on financing established and growing UK and European SMEs, is pleased to confirm its portfolio company Netomnia, the UK’s second largest alternative fibre provider, has announced an agreement to be acquired by InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica. The acquisition, which is subject to customary clearances, [...]
Lady Mayor: London must deepen ties with America’s emerging powerhouses February 23, 2026 The US is more than just two coasts. Miami, Dallas and Texas are booking and London is perfectly placed to feel the benefits, says Susan Langley A huge part of the impact of the mayoralty is the 100 days spent overseas, championing the sector and deepening relationships in key markets. When people talk about UK-US [...]