Hercle Raises $60M to Scale Institutional-Grade Infrastructure for Global Money Movement October 29, 2025 Round includes $10 million in equity, led by F-Prime, and a $50M credit facility to support global expansion Since launch, Hercle’s platform has processed over $20B in transactions, settling multi-million cross-border flows in stablecoins, digital assets, and fiat within minutes
Options Launches PrivateMind: The Future of Secure AI for Capital Markets October 29, 2025 Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of capital markets infrastructure, today announced the launch of PrivateMind, a next-generation AI environment engineered to deliver intelligence with full data sovereignty, control, and performance. Purpose-built for the financial sector, PrivateMind enables institutions to harness the power of artificial intelligence within a secure, compliant, and finance-ready ecosystem. This press [...]
NuORDER by Lightspeed Extends Partnership with Nordstrom as Retailer Invests in Data-Driven Wholesale Strategies October 29, 2025 NuORDER by Lightspeed, a leading global commerce platform that enables retailers and brands to connect, collaborate, and make smarter buying decisions, today announced Nordstrom is strengthening its partnership with NuORDER by Lightspeed. NuORDER will play a larger role in Nordstrom’s end-to-end data and integration program to enable Nordstrom to further improve their merchandise assortment and [...]
FICO Survey: Fraud Department Is Secret Weapon for UK Customer Acquisition October 29, 2025 70% of UK consumers ranked fraud protection among their top three considerations when choosing a new bank
TITAN Group Partners With CITRIS at UC Berkeley: Digital Innovation & Applied Research Paving New Grounds for the Industrial Sector October 29, 2025 TITAN Group (Brussels:TITC), a leading international provider of building materials and solutions, and the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS) at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), announce a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of innovative digital solutions, using advanced research to explore [...]
Recover™ Secures Multi-Year Recycled Cotton Agreement with H&M October 29, 2025 Recover™ has signed a multi-year agreement with H&M to support the integration of its recycled cotton fiber, RCotton, for use in H&M’s products.
NEC to Acquire CSG, Strengthening Its Position as a Global Leader in Digital Transformation October 29, 2025 NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) (“NEC”) and CSG Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGS) (“CSG”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which NEC will acquire CSG for US$80.70 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately US$2.9 billion, or JPY438.5 billion, including debt. The transaction price represents a 17.38% premium [...]
Clear Junction Appoints Teresa Cameron as Group CEO October 29, 2025 Leadership evolution positions the global payments solutions provider for next stage of global expansion
Allianz Reports Safety Gains From Automated Mobility and Urges EU-Wide “Driving License” for Autonomous Vehicles October 28, 2025 Strategic priorities for safe autonomous mobility: Allianz calls for EU-wide uniform testing standards for the approval of autonomous vehicles, free access to accident- and safety-related in-vehicle data, and a joint European database for critical traffic situations. Predicted Safety Improvements: Allianz forecasts a 20 percent reduction in traffic accidents by 2035, increasing to over 50 percent by 2060, thanks to autonomous technology. Allianz claims analysis confirms that currently available autonomous braking assistance systems reduce the frequency of specific accidents by 66 percent. Consumer confidence and concerns: A survey across seven European countries reveals that while consumers expect safety improvements, they remain cautious about technological maturity and reliability. Victim protection is essential: Current liability and compulsory insurance models in motor insurance across most EU countries are suitable for autonomous vehicles.
IGI’s Financial Strength Rating Upgraded to “A” (Strong)/Stable by S&P Global Ratings October 28, 2025 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that rating agency S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) has upgraded the Company’s financial strength rating to “A” from “A-”. The rating applies to IGI’s three subsidiaries International General Insurance Co. Ltd. (Bermuda) (“IGI Bermuda”), International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd. and International General [...]