Lone Star Announces Sale of SENQCIA to Noritsu Koki January 16, 2026 Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XI, L.P. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell SENQCIA Corporation (“SENQCIA”), a leading provider of mission-critical building products and solutions in Japan, to Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd., in a transaction that represents a total enterprise value of approximately $519 [...]
Announcement Regarding the Launch of an Open-Ended Aircraft Fund January 16, 2026 – Providing investors with a more liquid aircraft investment opportunity, a new frontier in alternative investments – – The first initiative of its kind by a Japan-based asset manager –
AWS Launches AWS European Sovereign Cloud and Announces Expansion Across Europe January 16, 2026 AWS announces the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and plans to expand across Europe with new AWS Local Zones in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal Amazon plans to invest more than €7.8 billion in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Germany and support an average of 2,800 full-time equivalent jobs annually
Almirall Announces “LumiNE”, a Phase III Clinical Study Assessing the Efficacy of Lebrikizumab for the Treatment of Nummular Eczema January 16, 2026 Nummular eczema is a debilitating skin condition that is distinct from atopic dermatitis but involves similar disease mechanisms including IL-13 and therefore makes targeting IL-13 with lebrikizumab a potentially promising therapeutic option. LumiNE is part of Almirall’s ongoing lifecycle management activities to enable more patients to benefit from advanced treatments - such as Lebrikizumab - targeting patients with dermatological conditions and high unmet medical needs. The phase III study will be initiated within the first half of 2026 and will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of lebrikizumab in at least 270 patients with nummular eczema in Europe for up to 48 weeks of treatment.
Northern Trust Asset Management Forecasts AI-Driven Strength in Private Markets; United States, Japan and Australia to Lead Equity Returns over Next Decade January 16, 2026 AI innovation, the global shift to self-reliance and rising government debt likely to be key drivers of financial markets
AI investment set to accelerate UK transport upgrades January 16, 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play a bigger role in the day-to-day running of Britain’s transport networks, with ministers and industry figures saying that digital investment will now move from pilot projects to country-wide deployment. Transport Select Committee chair Ruth Cadbury told transport and tech leaders on Thursday that the government remains committed to [...]
Wellington Management Appoints Alex Behm to Strengthen Secondaries Capabilities January 16, 2026 Continued expansion of the firm’s Venture Growth Evergreen platform
Rapyd’s 2026 State of Stablecoins: Businesses Move En Masse as Stablecoins Go Mainstream January 16, 2026 Rapyd’s 2026 State of Stablecoins Report shows 64% of businesses surveyed already use stablecoins or plan to within three years, with speed, easier cross-border transactions, and cost savings driving adoption
Everest Appoints Christopher Kujawa as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer January 16, 2026 Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader providing world-class reinsurance and specialty insurance solutions, announced today that Christopher Kujawa has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 20, 2026. Mr. Kujawa will report to Jim Williamson, President and CEO and will serve on Everest’s Executive Leadership Team. He [...]
Usercentrics Acquires MCP Manager to Bring Consent and Trust to AI January 16, 2026 Extending Privacy‑Led Marketing from websites and apps into AI workflows, so businesses can scale AI with much-needed oversight, auditability, and control