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EU Releases Final Guidelines on Foreign Subsidies to Tackle Market Distortions in Public Procurement and Beyond

EU Releases Final Guidelines on Foreign Subsidies to Tackle Market Distortions in Public Procurement and Beyond

The European Commission has officially published its long-awaited Guidelines under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on January 9, 2026, providing detailed clarity on how it will identify and address distortions caused by non-EU government support to companies operating in the European single market. Led by Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné, the […]

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OpenAI and SoftBank Commit $1 Billion to SB Energy for Next-Generation AI Data Centers and Stargate Expansion

OpenAI and SoftBank Commit $1 Billion to SB Energy for Next-Generation AI Data Centers and Stargate Expansion

In a major boost to U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure, OpenAI and SoftBank Group have jointly invested $1 billion in SB Energy, a leading developer of renewable energy and data center projects backed by SoftBank and Ares Management. This strategic equity funding, split evenly with $500 million from each partner, accelerates the construction of massive AI-optimized […]

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Data as the Fuel Powering AI: Revolutionizing Decision-Making in Insurance Premium Finance

Data as the Fuel Powering AI: Revolutionizing Decision-Making in Insurance Premium Finance

As we step into 2026, the fusion of vast data volumes and advanced artificial intelligence stands as the bedrock of intelligent, forward-thinking strategies in the insurance sector. From optimizing premium funding to boosting long-term customer loyalty, these technologies are redefining how businesses operate. At the forefront of this evolution is Close Brothers Premium Finance, which […]

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Cyber Insurance Buyers Sharpen Their Edge—But Threats Outpace the Industry

Cyber Insurance Buyers Sharpen Their Edge—But Threats Outpace the Industry

The ransomware explosion around 2020 didn’t just flood insurers with claims; it fundamentally transformed cyber insurance from a niche, low-cost add-on into a boardroom priority. As Matthew Danielak, Head of Broking for FINEX Cyber/E&O North America at Willis (a WTW business), explains, early pricing was “very, very cheap,” often treated as a minor line item. […]

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Trump’s Bold Promise vs. Reality: U.S. Oil Investment in Post-Maduro Venezuela

Trump’s Bold Promise vs. Reality: U.S. Oil Investment in Post-Maduro Venezuela

In the wake of the January 3, 2026, U.S. special forces operation that led to the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has aggressively promoted a vision of rapid, large-scale American investment in Venezuela’s oil industry. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago on January 3, Trump declared that very large United States oil companies, the […]

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Trump’s Bold Venezuela Move: Regime Change Driven by Massive Oil Reserves – “They Stole Our Oil … We’re Going to Make a Lot of Money”

Trump’s Bold Venezuela Move: Regime Change Driven by Massive Oil Reserves – “They Stole Our Oil … We’re Going to Make a Lot of Money”

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has confirmed that the recent military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, is heavily motivated by the country’s vast oil reserves — the largest proven in the world. Trump openly stated that American oil companies will invest billions […]

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Cyber Insurance in 2025: Recalibration, Not Boom – Maturity, Challenges & Future Outlook

Cyber Insurance in 2025: Recalibration, Not Boom – Maturity, Challenges & Future Outlook

The cyber insurance market is undergoing a strategic recalibration in 2025, rather than unchecked explosive growth. While it remains one of the fastest-evolving segments in insurance — with global gross written premiums projected around $15–16.3 billion according to leading reinsurers like Munich Re and Swiss Re — the sector faces maturing dynamics, including rate softening, […]

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‘Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy’: Warren Buffett’s Timeless Investing Lessons as the Oracle of Omaha Retires in 2025

‘Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy’: Warren Buffett’s Timeless Investing Lessons as the Oracle of Omaha Retires in 2025

As Warren Buffett steps away from the helm of Berkshire Hathaway at the close of 2025, the investing world loses one of its most enduring voices. The “Oracle of Omaha” transformed a struggling $25 million textile company into a trillion-dollar conglomerate through disciplined, value-driven decisions — and shared his philosophy annually in candid, witty shareholder […]

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Tech Investment Priorities 2026: APAC CIOs Shift Focus to Cloud Efficiency, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Accountable AI

Tech Investment Priorities 2026: APAC CIOs Shift Focus to Cloud Efficiency, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Accountable AI

In 2026, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region — Australia, Singapore, India, and New Zealand — are moving from rapid experimentation to disciplined, high-value technology investments. Following accelerated cloud adoption, hybrid infrastructure expansion, and generative AI pilots in 2024–2025, the emphasis now lies on proving return on investment (ROI), controlling operational complexity, […]

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Why Most Tech Startups Fail at Insurance — And Lose Enterprise Deals Before They Even Start

Why Most Tech Startups Fail at Insurance — And Lose Enterprise Deals Before They Even Start

For the typical tech startup founder, the journey from seed round to Series B is filled with exhilarating wins: product launches, customer logos, ARR milestones. But there’s one quiet, expensive landmine that trips up even the most promising companies — and it lives inside the insurance section of enterprise Master Service Agreements (MSAs). Joseph Cook, […]

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Masayoshi Son Positions SoftBank for Massive AI Infrastructure Dominance with Potential $1.8B+ DigitalBridge Acquisition

Masayoshi Son Positions SoftBank for Massive AI Infrastructure Dominance with Potential $1.8B+ DigitalBridge Acquisition

As the artificial intelligence revolution accelerates at unprecedented speed, Masayoshi Son, the iconic founder and CEO of SoftBank Group, continues to make headline-grabbing, high-conviction moves to secure dominance in the fast-growing AI infrastructure and data center sector. Fresh reports from late December 2025 indicate that SoftBank is in advanced negotiations to acquire DigitalBridge Group (DBRG), […]

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AI-Powered Prediction: Transforming Insurance and Driving Investor Returns in 2025 and Beyond

AI-Powered Prediction: Transforming Insurance and Driving Investor Returns in 2025 and Beyond

The insurance industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by AI-powered predictive systems. As of late 2025, AI enables real-time, individualized risk assessment, automates operations, prevents losses proactively, and unlocks new revenue opportunities—shifting the sector from reactive “detect and repair” to proactive “predict and prevent.” This evolution, powered by machine learning, natural language processing, computer […]

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