HSBC set to axe UK wealth jobs as AI takes hold October 7, 2026 HSBC is putting a raft of roles in its UK wealth division on the chopping block following a push to slash costs with artificial intelligence. Europe’s biggest lender is consulting on changes to its wealth management operations that would lead to a shake-up for hundreds of relationship managers and financial advisers across the UK. The [...]
Gemcorp and Fonds Souverain Malagasy Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Investment in Madagascar October 7, 2026 Gemcorp and the Fonds Souverain Malagasy (“FSM”) signed a strategic partnership during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (“UNGA”) in New York, establishing a framework to support investment and the development of Madagascar’s strategic assets. Under the leadership of His Excellency Michael Randrianirina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and guided by his vision to [...]
Yapı Kredi Kripto Selects Integral to Power Digital Asset Trading Services in Türkiye October 7, 2026 Integral's institutional-grade digital asset trading technology will support Yapı Kredi Kripto's regulated cryptocurrency offering as Türkiye's new digital asset framework comes into effect.
CRH to Acquire Aggregate Operations in Denmark and Finland October 7, 2026 Transaction Advances CRH’s Strategy to Build Aggregates-led, Connected Portfolio Aligned With Growing Infrastructure Megatrends
Lobbying giants weighed deal for Mandelson’s Global Counsel October 7, 2026 Two of London’s top advisory firms considered buying Global Counsel out of administration after the lobbying shop founded by Peter Mandelson collapsed amid revelations over its ties with Jeffrey Epstein. FGS Global and Flint Global were among several major consultancies presented with an offer to acquire Mandelson’s failed boutique by administrators, two people familiar with [...]
The Debate: Should London offices reduce bike parking? October 7, 2026 Provisions for office cycle parking could be reduced under new London plans. But is throwing out bike racks too hasty?
Post Office former senior lawyer slammed over remote Tribunal request October 6, 2026 The Post Office’s former general counsel is “putting her own convenience” first by filing an application to appear remotely from Australia for a Tribunal hearing over alleged misconduct during the Horizon IT Scandal, the legal regulator counsel said. Jane MacLeod, the former Post Office general counsel from 2015 to 2019 and Nicholas Gould, a partner [...]
Reeves beats Kwarteng to ‘worst chancellor’ in new ranking October 6, 2026 Just months after her exit from Number 11, Rachel Reeves has been given the dubious honour of being voted “worst chancellor”, in a new survey. According to an AJ Bell survey, Reeves was the least popular of the last five chancellors, and even ranked below Kwasi Kwarteng, who held the role for just over a [...]
1stAveMachine Expands Experiential Offering, Names Jessica DeVirgilis as Lead October 6, 2026 New offering brings the production company’s filmmaking, design and technology expertise into live and immersive brand experiences
ViiV Healthcare’s long-acting HIV treatment Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) meets primary endpoint of superior viral suppression vs. daily oral therapy in people with viremia October 6, 2026 CROWN is the first large, phase IIIb international trial to evaluate the investigational use of long-acting Cabenuva versus daily oral therapy in people with a history of antiretroviral treatment and unsuppressed HIV Results build on LATITUDE study and robust body of evidence supporting investigational use of long-acting cabotegravir + rilpivirine treatment in delivering viral suppression across treatment-experienced populations, including people with viremia at initiation Data to be shared with health authorities for regulatory review