Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity Secures Third Consecutive PCI SSC GEAR Term (2026–2028), Bringing Nearly 12 Years of Expertise to Global Payment Security

A third consecutive term places Crossbow among 33 assessor organizations worldwide contributing to the continued evolution of PCI security standards and programs. SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity has been selected to serve on the PCI Security Standards Council’s (PCI SSC) 2026–2028 Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR), marking its third consecutive term. Founded … Continue reading Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity Secures Third Consecutive PCI SSC GEAR Term (2026–2028), Bringing Nearly 12 Years of Expertise to Global Payment Security

IDFC FIRST BANK RECEIVES INAUGURAL INVESTMENT-GRADE RATINGS FROM S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- IDFC FIRST Bank, one of India's fast-growing private banks, has received its inaugural international investment-grade issuer credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings, with a ‘BBB-’ long-term rating and ‘A-3’ short-term rating, both with a stable outlook. In a statement, IDFC FIRST Bank Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate … Continue reading IDFC FIRST BANK RECEIVES INAUGURAL INVESTMENT-GRADE RATINGS FROM S&P

Northern Trust Expands Fund Administration Mandate With First Sentier In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has expanded its relationship with First Sentier Group after being appointed fund administrator for First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds, a Singapore unit trust offering. Under the expanded mandate, Northern Trust will provide custody, fund accounting and transfer agency services for the funds, combining its local Singapore … Continue reading Northern Trust Expands Fund Administration Mandate With First Sentier In Singapore

SBC MEDICAL REPORTS 13 PCT RISE IN Q2 REVENUE, NET INCOME JUMPS 335 PCT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical) reported a 13 per cent year-on-year (yoy) increase in consolidated revenue to US$49 million for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2026 ended June 30. (US$1 = RM4.08) Net income attributable to SBC Medical surged 335 per cent yoy to US$11 million, … Continue reading SBC MEDICAL REPORTS 13 PCT RISE IN Q2 REVENUE, NET INCOME JUMPS 335 PCT

JUMIO STUDY FINDS STRONG GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING MINORS ONLINE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Jumio’s 2026 Online Identity Study has revealed strong consumer support for protecting minors online and growing expectations for platforms to implement effective, proportionate age assurance. The research found that 81 per cent of global consumers and 84 per cent in Singapore think access to age-gated materials online is harmful to … Continue reading JUMIO STUDY FINDS STRONG GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING MINORS ONLINE

Wolters Kluwer Enables Longcheer to Drive Finance Transformation With CCH Tagetik

CCH Tagetik accelerates financial close by 33%, reduces manual workload by 80%, and enables end‑to‑end strategy‑to‑execution performance managementSINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announced the successful go live of the CCH® Tagetik Corporate Performance Management (CPM) platform at Longcheer, a global leader in intelligent products and … Continue reading Wolters Kluwer Enables Longcheer to Drive Finance Transformation With CCH Tagetik

Solo VC Ozi Amanat – K2 Global Raises $200 Million in Capital Commitments to Invest in Category-Defining AI Companies

Solo VC Ozi Amanat - K2 Global Raises $200 Million in Capital Commitments to Invest in Category-Defining AI CompaniesK2 Global backs frontier technology companies including Neuralink, xAI, SpaceX, Shield AI, Tenstorrent, Synchron, Lambda, Agility Robotics, and Function Health*SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Solo venture capitalist Ozi Amanat announced $200 million in capital commitments through K2 … Continue reading Solo VC Ozi Amanat – K2 Global Raises $200 Million in Capital Commitments to Invest in Category-Defining AI Companies

Space42 and Autonomous A2Z Sign US$7 Million Agreement to Deploy Autonomous Mobility Solutions in the UAE

First commercial agreement builds on the companies’ partnership to accelerate AI-powered transportation  ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates and SEOUL, South Korea, Aug 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), South Korea’s leading autonomous driving company, have signed a commercial agreement valued at US$7 million to deploy Level-4 mobility … Continue reading Space42 and Autonomous A2Z Sign US$7 Million Agreement to Deploy Autonomous Mobility Solutions in the UAE

Best’s Market Segment Report: Strengthened by Hard-Market Years, Global Reinsurance Segment Reaches an Inflection Point

OLDWICK, N.J., Aug 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The global reinsurance segment is at a critical inflection point as reinsurers’ strong earnings since 2023 have driven robust capital generation. With reinsurers’ capital now at record levels, growing competition is increasing pressure on reinsurance pricing, particularly in property lines, and according to a new AM Best report, the key question … Continue reading Best’s Market Segment Report: Strengthened by Hard-Market Years, Global Reinsurance Segment Reaches an Inflection Point

Sia Accelerates Its Expansion in Australia with the Acquisition of Seven Consulting

PARIS, Aug 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sia continues its international expansion with the acquisition of Seven Consulting, an Australian management consulting firm known for its expertise in Business Transformation, serving many of the country’s largest Banking, Government, Transportation & Postal, Retail & Consumer Goods, and Energy & Utilities organizations. Founded in 2002, Seven Consulting brings together … Continue reading Sia Accelerates Its Expansion in Australia with the Acquisition of Seven Consulting