• US regulators abandon climate risk rules for banks

    US banking regulators withdraw climate risk management framework for banks. The US Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have rescinded climate-related financial risk management principles for large banks, citing existing risk management requirements. The decision reverses previous climate-focused initiatives….


  • FTSE declines sharply on credit market fears

    FTSE 100 faces worst session since April amid bank sell-off. Global equity markets were rattled by a sell-off in US regional banks, leading to significant losses in the UK’s FTSE 100. Barclays shares dropped sharply, contributing to the index’s worst day since April.


  • US regulators abandon climate risk rules for banks

    Daylight Energy secures $75 million to enhance its energy network. The company, founded in 2022, aims to expand its decentralized model, allowing homeowners to generate and share power. The funding will support growth in Illinois and Massachusetts….


  • AuditBoard report finds execution gap hindering enterprise AI maturity

    Inconsistent execution is holding back enterprise AI. A new report from AuditBoard reveals most organisations are trapped in cycles of incomplete implementation, struggling to turn early enthusiasm into reliable, governed adoption.


  • UK M&A deals of the week: 17 October 2025

    This week’s M&A activity spanned industrials, logistics, infrastructure, and professional services. From a £1.3 billion carve-out in manufacturing to a landmark logistics portfolio transfer, the UK remained a focal point for global buyers refining strategy, scale, and sector exposure.


  • One billion women prompt call for menopause-friendly workplaces

    One billion women experience menopause around the world today. The International Menopause Society (IMS) has urged employers to take action ahead of World Menopause Day 2025, calling for stronger workplace awareness, practical support measures, and integration of menopause into global wellbeing and HR strategies.


  • HR still sidelined in transformation programmes, finds LACE Partners

    More than half of C-suite leaders involve HR too late. New research from LACE Partners finds that delayed engagement risks undermining transformation success, as 53% of executives say HR only joins once implementation begins and 41% admit people workstreams fail through lack of early funding and prioritisation.


  • US regulators abandon climate risk rules for banks

    German steelmaker SHS secures €1.7 billion for decarbonisation project. The financing will advance the Power4Steel initiative, aiming for climate-neutral steel production by 2045 with interim targets for reducing CO2 emissions by 2030….


  • Oracle projects 6bn cloud revenue by 2030 amid AI expansion

    Oracle is forecasting $166bn in cloud sales by 2030 as it doubles down on AI. The projection, disclosed at an analyst meeting, lifted the company’s shares and outlined ambitious growth and margin targets through the decade.


  • US Chamber of Commerce sues over Trump’s 0,000 H-1B visa fee

    The US Chamber of Commerce has filed suit against the Trump administration. The organisation argues that President Trump’s newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee exceeds executive authority and threatens to undermine American competitiveness by pricing out employers that rely on high-skilled foreign talent.