Sorry performative politicians, a 2026 World Cup boycott just won’t work January 29, 2026 Politicians calling for a boycott of the World Cup are only proving how out of touch and powerless they are, writes Ed Warner. Every four years, politicians rediscover our football. And inevitably, they then threaten to take it away from us. Think Russia, then Qatar. This time, President Trump is the trigger. Quelle surprise! The [...]
Podcast group Goalhanger nets US investor backing January 28, 2026 US-based investment firm The Chernin Group (TCG) has taken a minority stake in Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Podcasts, becoming the first outside investor in the podcasting giant. The investment will support Goalhanger’s “next phase of growth”, which includes accelerating its expansion into the US and developing new IP from its hit shows. The transaction was completed [...]
Navan Appoints Shai Weiss to Board of Directors January 28, 2026 Travel industry veteran and former Virgin Atlantic CEO brings significant financial and operational expertise to Navan’s Board
Ten Eleven Ventures Appoints Grace Cassy as Partner January 28, 2026 Cybersecurity-focused investment firm announces additional key leadership promotions to drive continued momentum
Sokin Secures $100M in Growth Financing From Oxford Finance January 28, 2026 Debt Facility will fund further growth ambitions and advancement in embedded payments capabilities Oxford Finance backs Sokin’s profitable growth and global expansion Company maintains 100% year-on-year revenue growth while remaining profitable as competitors retrench
Hakluyt taps Lord Sedwill and Economist’s Lara Boro for board roles January 28, 2026 Lord Mark Sedwill and the Economist Group’s chief executive officer have joined the board of strategic advisory firm Hakluyt. Lord Sedwill, the former cabinet secretary and head of the Home Civil Service under both Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, also served as a national security adviser. The company describes him as “one of [...]
Old hands vs new kids on the block: Investment platforms battle for customers January 28, 2026 Last year marked a significant change in attitudes towards retail investing in the UK, after the Treasury made tearing consumers away from the safety of their cash savings a firm ambition. In the government’s bid to revitalise London’s flagship index, Rachel Reeves slashed the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, introduced a three year [...]
ThetaRay Unveils Ray: An Agentic AI Investigation Suite Delivering Faster, More Consistent AML Investigations January 27, 2026 One of the first agentic suites that accelerates AML case handling, standardizes investigations across jurisdictions, and generates regulator-ready documentation while keeping analysts in full control
Arc’teryx Appoints Avery Baker Chief Brand Officer January 27, 2026 Technical apparel and equipment brand appoints first-ever Chief Brand Officer and names Tobia Prevedello General Manager, EMEA
ACA Group and Anduin Partner to Deliver Fully Integrated AML/KYC and Investor Onboarding Solution January 27, 2026 Unified AML/KYC managed services and advanced fund subscription technology deliver a seamless onboarding experience for private markets firms