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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...