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WPP Chief Cindy Rose: Outcome-Based Client Pay Still ‘A Few Years’ Away
Companies

WPP Chief Cindy Rose: Outcome-Based Client Pay Still ‘A Few Years’ Away

Despite CEO Cindy Rose making outcome-based remuneration a cornerstone of WPP’s turnaround, only one client — Jaguar Lan...

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Ideally pushes synthetic consumer insights earlier into creative process, signs Omnicom Oceania deal
Companies

Ideally pushes synthetic consumer insights earlier into creative process, signs Omnicom Oceania deal

The New Zealand-based research firm argues that integrating synthetic audience feedback at the start of the creative pro...

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Colombia’s New Far-Right Leader Takes Office with Security and Economy at the Forefront
Politics

Colombia’s New Far-Right Leader Takes Office with Security and Economy at the Forefront

Abelardo De la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia’s president in Cali, inheriting a surge in armed group violence, a stra...

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Spain’s Ceuta Crisis: Political Fallout Grows as Government Rejects Resignations
Politics

Spain’s Ceuta Crisis: Political Fallout Grows as Government Rejects Resignations

The mass entry of over 70,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has triggered a political blame game, with Prim...

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Ibex 35 Record Streak Hinges on US Payrolls as Oil Climbs
Markets

Ibex 35 Record Streak Hinges on US Payrolls as Oil Climbs

Spain's benchmark index nears a pivotal moment as the US releases monthly employment figures; a surprise could snap its ...

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Congress Demands Supreme Court-Led Probe Into Ram Mandir Donation Scam Allegations
Politics

Congress Demands Supreme Court-Led Probe Into Ram Mandir Donation Scam Allegations

KC Venugopal moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, alleging embezzlement of public donations at the Ayodhya temp...

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MDR on UPI Will Land on Merchants, Not Users: FM Sitharaman Clarifies Amid Bill Debate
Companies

MDR on UPI Will Land on Merchants, Not Users: FM Sitharaman Clarifies Amid Bill Debate

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said any merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI would apply only to businesses, not con...

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IRCTC Japan Tour Packages 2026: All-Inclusive Golden Route Trips Starting at Rs 3.45 Lakh
Travel

IRCTC Japan Tour Packages 2026: All-Inclusive Golden Route Trips Starting at Rs 3.45 Lakh

IRCTC rolls out guided Japan tours from Delhi and Ahmedabad covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Mount Fuji and Hiroshima with flights...

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US Hyperscalers Set to Top $700 Billion in AI Infrastructure Spending for 2026
Technology

US Hyperscalers Set to Top $700 Billion in AI Infrastructure Spending for 2026

Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and Oracle are on track to nearly double their data centre investments, reshaping energy...

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Skoda Reportedly Eyes Lake District Rebrand as ‘L&K District’ in Latest Marketing Stunt
Automotive

Skoda Reportedly Eyes Lake District Rebrand as ‘L&K District’ in Latest Marketing Stunt

A satirical report suggests the Czech carmaker may rename England’s famous lakes after its luxury trim, complete with am...

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Mercedes CLA Electric Tests Consumer Tech Appetite with Screen-Filled Cabin and 452-Mile Range Claim
Automotive

Mercedes CLA Electric Tests Consumer Tech Appetite with Screen-Filled Cabin and 452-Mile Range Claim

A first drive reveals the new Mercedes CLA EV is packed with screens, subscriptions and software—and a real-world range ...

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Slovakia Turns Confiscated Generators Into Food Aid Infrastructure
Politics

Slovakia Turns Confiscated Generators Into Food Aid Infrastructure

The Financial Administration signs a deal to repurpose seized assets—such as electric generators—to support the logistic...

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Egypt Holiday Prices: What You'll Really Pay and How to Avoid Overpaying
Personal Finance

Egypt Holiday Prices: What You'll Really Pay and How to Avoid Overpaying

A week-long Egyptian holiday can cost under €500 in summer but tops €1,000 in peak season. Finax experts reveal where to...

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Apollo to Acquire EasyJet for £5.7bn After Rival Bidder Drops Out
Companies

Apollo to Acquire EasyJet for £5.7bn After Rival Bidder Drops Out

US investment firm Apollo Global has agreed to buy British low-cost airline EasyJet for £5.7bn in cash, ending a takeove...

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Forbes Slovakia Maps Three Decades of Local Film, Names Hall of Fame and Rising Talents
Lifestyle

Forbes Slovakia Maps Three Decades of Local Film, Names Hall of Fame and Rising Talents

The magazine convened an eight-member expert jury to select the most significant actors, directors, and films since Slov...

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How Empathy Became a Business Strategy: Karen Faith on Trust, Recruitment and Customer Retention
Companies

How Empathy Became a Business Strategy: Karen Faith on Trust, Recruitment and Customer Retention

Karen Faith trains leaders at Google and Amazon to use cognitive empathy as a strategic tool. Research shows it can cut ...

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A Slovak Founder, a California Dinner, and a $1.2M Bet on Invisible Health Data
Technology

A Slovak Founder, a California Dinner, and a $1.2M Bet on Invisible Health Data

Sebastian Kot, 20, secured $1.2 million from Long Journey Ventures after European funds rejected him repeatedly. His sta...

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NAACP Chief Warns Private-Listing Networks Could Create ‘Digital Redlining’ in Housing Market
Real Estate

NAACP Chief Warns Private-Listing Networks Could Create ‘Digital Redlining’ in Housing Market

The proliferation of private listing networks threatens fair housing by restricting equal access for buyers and sellers,...

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How an AI 'Nostradamus' Crashed a $45bn Hedge Fund — and the Three Classic Mistakes That Undid Him
Markets

How an AI 'Nostradamus' Crashed a $45bn Hedge Fund — and the Three Classic Mistakes That Undid Him

Leopold Aschenbrenner, the Columbia prodigy whose Situational Awareness fund rode the AI boom to 1,000% returns, saw a m...

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Why Multi-Asset Reverse Convertibles Often Deliver the Worst-Case Scenario
Personal Finance

Why Multi-Asset Reverse Convertibles Often Deliver the Worst-Case Scenario

These structured products bundle high coupons with a hidden trap: multiple underlyings multiply the chance of a loss, an...

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LBBW Lists Volkswagen-Linked Note Paying 1.15% Until 2031
Personal Finance

LBBW Lists Volkswagen-Linked Note Paying 1.15% Until 2031

The new credit-linked note from Landesbank Baden-Württemberg offers fixed annual coupons of 1.15%, but full repayment hi...

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BNP Paribas Sweeps German Certificate Awards, Maintains 20%+ Market Share
Companies

BNP Paribas Sweeps German Certificate Awards, Maintains 20%+ Market Share

The French bank was named overall winner in two major German structured product competitions, cementing its lead in a ma...

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The best time to book a hotel, according to a travel writer who takes over a dozen trips a year
Travel

The best time to book a hotel, according to a travel writer who takes over a dozen trips a year

Booking too early or too late can cost you. Learn the sweet spot for standard trips, why you should always check local e...

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Amundi Semiconductor ETF: Why It’s a 23% NVIDIA Bet
Personal Finance

Amundi Semiconductor ETF: Why It’s a 23% NVIDIA Bet

With no single-stock cap, the Amundi MSCI Semiconductors ETF lets NVIDIA’s full market weight dominate the portfolio. We...

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Xetra-Gold Claims 0% Fees—Here’s What It Really Costs and How It Compares
Personal Finance

Xetra-Gold Claims 0% Fees—Here’s What It Really Costs and How It Compares

Deutsche Börse’s gold ETC markets itself with a 0% annual charge, but embedded costs and a unique legal structure set it...

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Global Markets Split as Hormuz Hopes and Tech Skepticism Battle Ahead of US Jobs Report
Markets

Global Markets Split as Hormuz Hopes and Tech Skepticism Battle Ahead of US Jobs Report

European stocks edged higher, US markets slipped, and Asian bourses diverged on Friday as optimism over a Strait of Horm...

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White Mountains’ Ark/WM Outrigger Sees 84% Combined Ratio in Q2, Iran Losses Manageable
Insurance

White Mountains’ Ark/WM Outrigger Sees 84% Combined Ratio in Q2, Iran Losses Manageable

Ark/WM Outrigger posted $778m in Q2 gross written premiums, with a steady 84% combined ratio despite softening property ...

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Zurich Splits US Peak Perils Reinsurance, Adds Data Centre Quota Share
Insurance

Zurich Splits US Peak Perils Reinsurance, Adds Data Centre Quota Share

Zurich's mid-year reinsurance renewal reveals a new dedicated US peak perils tower and $1bn quota share for data centre ...

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Munich Re Agrees $3.2bn LTC Risk Transfer from Manulife
Insurance

Munich Re Agrees $3.2bn LTC Risk Transfer from Manulife

Munich Re will absorb the biometric risk on a $3.2 billion block of U.S. long-term care policies, marking Manulife's thi...

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EarthRe Secures First Local Reinsurance Licence at India's GIFT City as Parent Raises $27M
Insurance

EarthRe Secures First Local Reinsurance Licence at India's GIFT City as Parent Raises $27M

EarthRe Insurance IFSC becomes the first locally incorporated reinsurer in India’s GIFT City after IFSCA approval, backe...

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