Pillar Two’s 15% Global Minimum Tax: How Top-Up Taxes Are Collected
Pillar Two sets a 15% minimum effective tax rate and determines which jurisdictions can collect top-up taxes on multinational profits.
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Investment strategies and portfolio management
SEB’s Ann Magnusson on Europe’s Market Fragmentation, Custody and Euro Stablecoins
SEB’s Ann Magnusson sees near-term market fragmentation and says trust, liquidity and client value should guide Europe’s digital asset and settlement plans.
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Varsity Tech Uses AI Agents to Run a Systematic Fund With Three People
Varsity Tech automates research and testing with AI agents, while human oversight and layered risk limits control what reaches live trading.
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9 Technology Challenges That Can Raise Costs and Slow Business Growth
Aging systems, disconnected software and weak data practices can increase operating costs and make it harder for businesses to scale efficiently.
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CarbonAI Raises $12 Million as CRE Lenders Automate Underwriting
CarbonAI says it has reached seven-figure contracted annual revenue six months after launch, as lenders face heavy refinancing and loan review workloads.
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Why Timely Feedback Matters for Customer Retention and Team Performance
Feedback is useful when people can still act on it. Earlier renewal outreach and project check-ins can reveal concerns before decisions are final.
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Power of Payments Awards 2026: Six Companies Shaping Payments Infrastructure
The 2026 winners span payment processing, business cards, payroll, stablecoin settlement, installments and cross-border payments.
5 min readSpain Ranks 35th in 2026 Tax Competitiveness Index as Regional Policies Cushion the Decline
Spain fell to 35th of 38 OECD countries in the 2026 tax competitiveness ranking. Regional tax policies soften some effects, but do not reverse the national decline.
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Senior Living Liability Costs Rise as Excess Coverage Tightens
Senior care claim payments are climbing while excess coverage costs rise, pushing operators to weigh risk controls, technology and greater risk retention.
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Property Resilience Can Improve Insurance Terms, but Premium Credits Remain Uneven
Resilience work may attract insurer capacity and improve coverage terms, though only 26% of surveyed organizations said insurers recognized their adaptation efforts.
5 min readEuropean Commercial Insurers Hold Strong Ratings, but Many Have Just One Agency
Most listed insurers score in the A-to-AA range, yet six have only one agency rating. Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley could lift its insurers’ ratings further.
5 min readData Center Investment Raises Disclosure and D&O Risks Amid Policy Shifts
Shifting rules, power constraints and project delays can change data center economics, putting board oversight and investor disclosures under scrutiny.
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Alternative Reinsurance Capital Reaches $145 Billion as Liability Structures Expand
Alternative capital now represents 18% of reinsurance capital, with growth in catastrophe bonds and sidecars bringing new capacity and longer-tail risks.
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2026 Best Places to Work in Insurance: Winners and Employee Engagement Data
Leavitt Group, Scott Insurance and Davidson & Associates lead their size categories as the rankings highlight flexibility, development and engagement.
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Venture Fund Lessons on Evidence, Risk and Better Business Decisions
Desert Forge Ventures’ launch shows how testing assumptions, sizing commitments and reviewing outcomes can sharpen business judgment.
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Trubar’s Growth From Local Retail Counters to a $173 Million Acquisition
Erica Groussman grew Trubar from checkout-counter tests to 32,000 U.S. retail locations and about $100 million in 2025 revenue.
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Franchisee Profitability Offers a Clearer Measure of Franchise System Health
Strong sales can hide struggling franchisees. Standardized expense reporting could help franchisors compare unit profitability and spot problems earlier.
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Loops Raises $3.5 Million Seed Round to Bring Retail AI Tools Together
Loops raised $3.5 million to unify retail AI tools, citing 70-plus customers and pilots as it builds beyond search and shopping assistance.
5 min readLatvia’s Fintech Sector Reports 20-Plus New Licences in 2026
Latvia has issued more than 20 fintech licences this year, as it promotes faster authorisation and a sector that generated €372 million in turnover.
5 min readUS Fintech Licensing: Five Planning Gaps That Can Delay Market Entry
US licensing costs and timelines depend on a fintech’s activities, structure and target states. Early planning can limit costly redesigns and delays.
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