Experian Announces Integration with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud February 11, 2026 Aperture Data Studio, running on Snowflake, will help customers build a trusted data foundation where their data lives
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings for RRE 28 Loan Management DAC February 10, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes and one Loan issued by RRE 28 Loan Management DAC, a cash flow collateralised loan obligation (CLO) backed primarily by a diversified portfolio of Euro-denominated corporate loans. RRE 28 Loan Management DAC is managed by Redding Ridge Asset Management (UK) LLP (“RRAM UK” or [...]
Money Supermarket shares tumble to 13-year low on AI fears February 10, 2026 Shares in Money Supermarket have tumbled to their lowest in 13 years on renewed anxieties that advances in AI are eating into the value of price comparison sites. The FTSE 250 stock sunk as much as 13 per cent by mid-morning on Tuesday, before paring back losses later in the afternoon. Mony Group shares closed [...]
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 [...]
IEO and Laife Reply Join Forces to Digitalise the Biobank Through Artificial Intelligence February 10, 2026 The two partners launch “Bianca”, the first large-scale digitalisation initiative in Italy focused on histopathological samples, aimed at training AI algorithms to support pathologists’ diagnostic activities.
Swiss Leader Leonteq Chooses ActiveViam to Deliver High‑Performance FRTB Risk Analytics February 10, 2026 ActiveViam, a global leader in real‑time, multidimensional risk analytics for capital markets, today announced that Leonteq, one of the leading Swiss providers of structured products, has implemented Atoti to calculate Market Risk Capital Charges under the Standardized Approach of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (SA-FRTB). ActiveViam’s flagship product, Atoti, is being used by [...]
AmTrust International strengthens Australian market presence with launch of Australia branch insurer February 10, 2026 AmTrust International, a global specialty insurer and subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., today announced the launch of its APRA licenced entity ‘AmTrust Specialty Limited’ in Australia. This milestone marks a significant step in AmTrust’s long-term strategy for Australia. AmTrust International has seen a consistent demand for Legal Expenses coverage. Establishing a licenced presence enables [...]
Wetherspoon boss backs Reform pub package – and defends dog policy February 9, 2026 Sir Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, has called on hospitality firms to back Reform’s proposed pub support package, arguing it would “utterly transform” the landscape for pubs. In a stock exchange release, Martin said Reform’s proposals would offer pubs “tax parity” with supermarkets. “By eliminating the tax differential between supermarkets and the hospitality industry, [...]
Align Partners Issues Public Shareholder Letter and Submits Formal Shareholder Proposals to DB Insurance February 9, 2026 Align Partners underscores DBI’s persistent undervaluation (0.40x Adjusted PBR), despite industry-leading profitability, identifying inefficient capital allocation and governance issues as primary drivers Align Partners outlines measures for capital efficiency and governance normalization; requests a revised “Value-up” plan and a formal response from the Board by March 6, 2026 The proposals nominate two Independent Directors via separate election and calls for the reinstatement of the Internal Transaction Committee
Finally something to shout about: London’s insurance market! February 9, 2026 The London insurance market represents what’s best about our city – its talented workforce, its global outlook and its creativity.