Left and rightwing think tanks join to call for ‘pro-growth’ tax reform November 5, 2025 Several think tanks from across the political divide have joined forces to call for sweeping tax reforms in a report that seeks to prioritise productivity growth and fairness in the wider system. Economists and policy officials from the left-leaning IPPR, the right-leaning Centre for Policy Studies and the likes of the Adam Smith Institute and [...]
Tip off: here’s how to fix infuriating service charges in restaurants November 5, 2025 Faced with high staff costs, restaurants are finding ways around new laws to make sure waiters can keep their tips. There is a better way, says Richard Crampton Platt “Call it whatever you want, it’s still theft!” I said to my flabbergasted general manager. It was bright and early on a Monday, we were sitting [...]
When companies can outspend countries, they set the political agenda November 5, 2025 When Nvidia is bigger than the GDP of Germany, the implications for national sovereignty are deeply uncomfortable, says Steve Rigby We like to imagine that the great contests of innovation are fought between nations: the US versus China; Europe versus Asia; governments vying for technological leadership. That framing is already outdated. The real race is [...]
IGI Reports Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2025 Unaudited Financial Results November 4, 2025 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today reported financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025. Highlights for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 include: (in millions of U.S. Dollars, except percentages and per share information) Quarter Ended September 30, Nine Months [...]
Westlake Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes November 4, 2025 Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake”) announced today the commencement of an underwritten public offering, subject to market and other conditions, of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) under its existing shelf registration statement. The timing of pricing and terms of the Notes are subject to market conditions and other factors. Westlake intends to use the net [...]
Expensify Launches First Hybrid “Contextual” AI Expense Agent November 4, 2025 The agent combines chat-first AI automation with realtime human escalation for enhanced accuracy and efficiency
Westlake Announces Cash Tender Offer November 4, 2025 Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake”) announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer to purchase (the “Offer”) any and all of the outstanding 3.600% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) as set forth in the table below. The tender offer is being made solely pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in an [...]
ISA reform could bring £16bn into UK equities each year November 4, 2025 The government could bring a much-needed boost to UK markets with one simple, tax-neutral measure, argues Richard Staveley, manager of UK small-cap investment trust Rockwood Strategic. ISAs are undoubtedly much loved in the UK, with more than 22m accounts and around £775bn in total assets, which exceeds the amounts saved into defined contribution pension schemes. [...]
In-House Counsel Warn of Mounting Risks as Service of Process Volume Surges November 4, 2025 93% of in-house counsel say mass arbitration is increasing SOP risk and complexity 59% report varying state requirements are driving compliance errors 97% use AI for managing or analyzing SOP, yet 96% remain concerned about accuracy and speed
Lawyers warn Reeves: Don’t destroy £60bn industry over LLPs gambit November 4, 2025 The legal industry has slammed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposed tax hike on LLPs, saying the move “could harm one of the UK’s most globally competitive sectors.” As she aims to fill the fiscal black hole, Reeves is reportedly targeting limited liability partnerships (LLPs) for a tax raid for the first time. The LLP model, used [...]