Tech tailwinds boost Polar Capital as AI bubble balloons November 17, 2025 Asset manager Polar Capital reported a surge in earnings after the firm’s “meaningful exposure” to tech stocks provided a hefty tailwind. The London-listed business recorded a 21 per cent jump in pre-tax profit to £27.9m, this was up from £23.1m just last year. Whilst outflows soared to £690m, including a significant £632m concentrated in the [...]
TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety Through AI November 13, 2025 Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration. [...]
REPLY: The Board of Directors Approves the Quarterly Financial Report as of 30 September 2025 November 13, 2025 All economic indicators have substantially improved: Consolidated turnover of €1,819.8 million (1,669.6 as at 30 September 2024) EBITDA of €335.5 million (275.5 as at 30 September 2024) EBIT of €281.0 million (224.2 as at 30 September 2024) Pre-tax profit of €268.1 million (216.0 as at 30 September 2024) Positive Net Financial Position of €423.1 million.
Najar, the French procurement expert accelerates its European growth and triples its annual recurring revenue in 2025 November 12, 2025 Najar provides companies with a unique optimization solution on the SaaS procurement market, generating an average of 22% savings for its clients Najar works with several international groups such as ProductSup, CoachHub, Uberall, CitNOW and Duco, and reports a client retention rate above 100%
SOFR Academy Appoints R. Martin “Marty” Chávez as Senior Advisor November 12, 2025 SOFR Academy, Inc., a leading financial engineering firm, today announced the appointment of R. Martin “Marty” Chávez as Senior Advisor. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures at the intersection of finance, technology, and data science, Mr. Chávez brings decades of leadership experience shaping modern financial markets and innovation ecosystems. He is a [...]
Blue Matter Enhances Twine™ Platform Capabilities in Response to Growing Demand November 11, 2025 Blue Matter today announced the expansion of its Twine™ data platform’s capabilities in response to accelerating demand from biopharma companies. Enhancements include thoughtful use of artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced analytics and narratives, expanded data source integrations, master data management, and broader deployment across oncology and specialty therapeutic areas. Twine™ is Blue Matter’s purpose-built customer [...]
UK investors withdraw from equities at record pace amid bubble and Budget fears November 11, 2025 UK investors have withdrawn from equities at a record pace amid investor nerves over soaring stock prices and a flurry of forthcoming tax hikes at the Budget. As much as £7.3bn was pulled from equity funds in the four months to the end of October, according to figures from Calastone, representing the largest outflow ever [...]
Can Linkedin survive AI? November 11, 2025 AI and the modern economy are already challenging how we perceive the labour market. Can Linkedin survive it, asks Paul Armstrong.
AI bubble tensions flare after Wall Street’s £750bn hit November 10, 2025 The bubbling market tensions continued to simmer on Monday as Wall Street sprung back to life after a week of AI jitters and tech nerves. US markets were coming off a week where AI-related firms lost over £750bn in market value led by a £350bn plunge in chipmaker Nvidia, which lost nearly ten per cent [...]
26th UN Tourism General Assembly kicks off in Riyadh November 7, 2025 UN Tourism marks 50 years of global cooperation as leaders from across the industry gather to shape the future of tourism. His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism – “The Kingdom will play an integral part in ensuring one of the world’s most powerful generators of jobs and GDP grows in harmony with the Sustainable Development Goals.” UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili – “The UN Tourism General Assembly brings together tourism leaders from across the world to set the agenda and build a more innovative and inclusive sector. From Riyadh, we will set the agenda for tourism for the years ahead.”