
AI agents are pushing identity teams into a new control model. Ping Identity’s latest platform update focuses on agent governance, programmable identity, and trusted access controls as enterprises begin to manage more non-human actors across systems.

Payroll transformation is still underdelivering after major software investment. Strada’s latest research shows manual checks, weak visibility, and legacy workarounds continuing to limit value across enterprise HR and payroll operations long after implementation.

Precisely is bringing governed customer communications workloads directly onto AWS. The release gives regulated enterprises a way to modernise customer communications in the cloud while keeping data, workflows, and compliance controls inside their own AWS environments.

City of London reforms to be outlined in King’s Speech. The upcoming King’s Speech will detail reforms, including abolishing the payments watchdog and overhauling the financial ombudsman, as the Prime Minister seeks to bolster leadership confidence and drive economic growth.

NEOMA has added McGill to its Canadian exchange network roster. The agreement opens a semester in Montreal, with tuition covered and courses taught in English from September 2026.

TSMC’s quarter points to sustained strength in AI infrastructure. First-quarter net income rose 58.3% to a record NT$572.48 billion, while high performance computing contributed 61% of revenue and second-quarter guidance signalled continued momentum.

Alacrity opens London Market base for US claims oversight work. The launch gives Lloyd’s carriers access to delegated US claims handling backed by London Market reporting and governance.

OpenAI expands London presence, highlighting talent over infrastructure. The AI company has secured a large office in King’s Cross, emphasising the value of UK talent despite halting a data centre project. The move underscores the UK’s role in AI research.

UK businesses cut jobs rapidly in 2026 amid economic challenges. Rising redundancies and job scarcity have exposed the UK economy to the Iran war’s effects, with sectors like retail and hospitality particularly struggling under difficult conditions.