Asos shares crater after ‘hackers’ threaten data leak October 6, 2026 Asos shares have tumbled after customers were told the online fashion seller’s systems had been “fully compromised” by hackers. Users of the Asos app received a push notification on Tuesday morning titled “ASOS HACKED”, in an apparent attempt by the attackers to contact the company’s data protection and IT teams. Asos said on Tuesday afternoon [...]
Rothera Goes Live on Smartstream’s Air to Automate High-Volume Derivatives Reconciliations October 6, 2026 Key Facts - Rothera, a derivatives exchange and clearinghouse regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has gone live on Smartstream’s Air, deploying the Cash and Data modules to automate its reconciliation operations. - The new implementation replaces manual processes, enabling Rothera to reconcile circa 1.7 million daily transactions within a fully automated, fully audited environment. - Go-live for two data reconciliations: Exchange-to-Clearing Instruments and Exchange-to-Clearing Trades – with further reconciliation flows to follow.
Milliman launches new business advisory services in the UK with hire of two managing directors October 6, 2026 New practice brings transformation, strategic consulting, and AI expertise to organizations across insurance, investments and retirement
‘It’s a s**t show’ – Legal 500 accidentally publishes damning barrister reviews October 2, 2026 Legal 500 has been forced to take down its site after the firm mistakenly published negative reviews alongside its top lawyer rankings. The publisher, which evaluates law firms, solicitors and barristers across 100 countries, pulled its site on Friday for “maintenance” after it had emerged bad reviews were accidentally accompanying the profiles of those who [...]
UL Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of Eurofins Scientific’s Electrical & Electronics Business October 1, 2026 UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the electrical and electronics (E&E) business of Eurofins Scientific SE. “This acquisition extends our 132-year commitment to our mission of working for a safer world,” said President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. “We are thrilled to [...]
Mark Kleinman: Monzo deal needn’t be a hammer blow for UK tech October 1, 2026 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his City AM column. Monzo deal needn’t be a hammer blow for UK tech Monzo, Oaknorth, Revolut, Starling Bank – the queue of British fintech champions waiting to float in London is fast-disappearing. The latest to more-or-less evaporate? Monzo, if a [...]
Disinformation wars: The digital mafia weaponising online news October 1, 2026 In part two of our investigation into the disinformation barons, Steve Dinneen dives into a world where hostile factions run smear campaigns for cash and victims have nowhere to hide. To catch up on the first part, follow this link “A fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in [...]
Lisa Nandy admits ‘problem’ with Ofcom enforcement of online safety rules September 30, 2026 Lisa Nandy has admitted there is “a problem” with Ofcom’s ability to enforce online safety rules as she signalled further regulation of tech firms beyond the government’s under-16 social media ban. “Laws are only as good as the ability to enforce them”, the culture secretary said, as she called for a more active role for [...]
Almirall Advances Skin Science and Shares New Evidence Across Its Dermatology Portfolio at EADV 2026 September 30, 2026 Almirall’s scientific programme at EADV 2026 showcases advances in critical skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and actinic keratosis, through more than 20 abstracts, including a late-breaking abstracts, alongside two expert-led symposia and an interactive industry AD hub session. New clinical data show consistent efficacy and effectiveness in atopic dermatitis treatment across body regions with lebrikizumab, including high-impact areas such as the face and neck1,2, while late-breaking ADlong results highlight sustained improvements in skin signs and itch with up to five years of treatment3. Final two-year data from the POSITIVE clinical study demonstrate the benefits on patient overall well-being and quality of life during tildrakizumab treatment4,5, and further data show evidence in patients with high disease burden and previous biologic treatment6,7. Almirall’s commitment to medical dermatology is reflected by its Gold Sponsorship of EADV 2026 and the launch of the ‘Face It’-campaign to raise awareness of the burden of atopic dermatitis with face and neck involvement, addressing the broader impact of skin diseases on patients.
Cloudflare Announces Public Certificate Authority for the Post-Quantum Web September 29, 2026 Automated certificates for everyone, built for today, and hardened for the era of quantum computing