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    Grit Daily Finance

  • Manny Vidal of Premium Finance Group LLC: Reshaping Life Insurance with Innovative Financing and Client-Centric Strategies
    In the dynamic world of financial consulting, Manny Vidal stands out as a visionary leader with over 35 years of experience in the life insurance industry, dedicating 24 of those years to the specialized field of premium finance. As the driving force behind Premium Finance Group LLC, based in Coral... Read more »
  • When the Equity Finally Lands, InVestra Is Already Ready
    Most financial advisors learn about a liquidity event the same way everyone else does. They read about it, or they hear through a contact, or they send a LinkedIn message hoping to get in front of someone before the money moves. InVestra tends to already be in the room. The... Read more »
  • The Rise of Autonomous Finance
    Autonomous software agents are moving into the back office of finance, and accounts receivable is where they are landing first. As such, the task of chasing overdue invoices, historically repetitive and expensive to staff, has become an early test case for AI that acts on a company’s behalf rather than... Read more »
  • The New CFO Is Becoming a Growth Partner, Not a Scorekeeper
    For years, the chief financial officer was primarily expected to report results, manage cash flow, and ensure the business remained financially compliant. Those responsibilities still matter, but they no longer define where finance creates the greatest value. As companies have become more complex and growth decisions increasingly affect everything from... Read more »
  • Marina Moses: Former Corporate Finance Leader Challenging “Traditional” Retirement Advice
    For more than a decade, Marina Moses sat inside the engine room of corporate finance, building the models that organizations like Koch Industries’ Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Aristocrat Gaming, and Amazon used to plan their futures. It amounted to a long seminar in how the wealthiest organizations in the country protect and... Read more »
  • Larry Clow: Helping Business Owners and Individuals Achieve Risk-Free Financial Futures
    In today’s fast-paced world, financial security often feels like an elusive goal, but Larry Clow has made it his mission to make that security a reality for individuals and business owners alike. A seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience, Larry is a financial consultant who specializes in helping his... Read more »
  • The CIOs Who Trusted Gartner Are Retiring. Lionfish Built for the Ones Replacing Them.
    Rob Smith spent eight years as a Gartner analyst learning exactly how a specific generation of IT leaders makes buying decisions. He is now betting the next generation makes them differently enough to build an entire product around the difference. Periscope, the newest release from his firm, Lionfish Tech Advisors,... Read more »
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    Radarr Africa

  • Wisdom Kwati Smart City Launches ₦500bn Wellness & Resort City In Abuja
    A combination of new road infrastructure, expanding residential demand and renewed government investment is reshaping Kuje from one of Abuja’s quieter satellite towns into an emerging investment corridor. It is… The post Wisdom Kwati Smart City Launches ₦500bn Wellness & Resort City In Abuja appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
  • Flip Visuals Partners With STAC Marine Offshore Ltd To Build Strategic Brand Identity Following $20 Million Abo FPSO Acquisition
    Following their landmark $20 million acquisition of the Abo FPSO deep-water infrastructure in September 2023, STAC Marine partnered with Flip Visuals as their full service brand communications agency. As their… The post Flip Visuals Partners With STAC Marine Offshore Ltd To Build Strategic Brand Identity Following $20 Million Abo FPSO... Read more »
  • Francis Uko Advocates Strategic Networking As A Key Driver Of Business Growth For Nigerian Entrepreneurs
    A growing number of entrepreneurs are beginning to realise that business success is rarely determined by ideas alone. While innovation, funding, and execution remain essential, many of the most significant… The post Francis Uko Advocates Strategic Networking As A Key Driver Of Business Growth For Nigerian Entrepreneurs appeared first on... Read more »
  • SALI Establishes Lagos Operations as It Expands Into West African Market
    Global tools and accessories manufacturer SALI Tools has officially entered the Nigerian market with the establishment of a local office and warehouse operation in Lagos, as the company moves to… The post SALI Establishes Lagos Operations as It Expands Into West African Market appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
  • Tinubu arrives Kigali for Africa CEO Forum
    President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 14. Tinubu was received at… The post Tinubu arrives Kigali for Africa CEO Forum appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
  • InvestHK courts African enterprises seeking Asian expansion
    Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Chinese government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and supporting overseas companies in Hong Kong, is expanding its engagement with Africa as it positions… The post InvestHK courts African enterprises seeking Asian expansion appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
  • Renewvia Plans $750M Solar Mini-Grid Expansion in Africa
    Renewvia Energy Corp. plans $750 million expansion into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the DRC for 2.1 million electricity connections in Africa. Seeking $45 million for Kakuma and Dadaab projects to… The post Renewvia Plans $750M Solar Mini-Grid Expansion in Africa appeared first on Radarr Africa.... Read more »
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    Business – ARY NEWS

  • OGRA jacks up CNG prices in Punjab, Sindh
    LAHORE: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has jacked up prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Punjab and Sindh, ARY News reported, citing well-informed sources. The prices have been increased as the value of rupee has devalued against the US dollar. After the recent hike, the rate of... Read more »
  • Govt committed to build strategic reserves of essential commodities: Tarin
    ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has presided over the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) held at the Finance Division, ARY News reported on Monday. Secretary Finance briefed the meeting about the slight uptick in weekly SPI, which increased by 0.03 per cent during... Read more »
  • Promotion of construction sector to boost economic activities: PM
    ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday the PTI government was bringing a revolution in the construction sector. Addressing the closing ceremony of three-day Interior, Construction, Electrical and Electronics Expo in Islamabad, the premier said the promotion of the construction sector would boost economic activities and wealth creation in... Read more »
  • Smart buildings: Cohesion CEO on the office of the future
    NEW YORK: Before COVID-19, Thru Shivakumar, co-founder and CEO of Cohesion, was already working on apps to convert office buildings into smart spaces, powered by technology that enables interaction with tenants through phones and computers. Since the pandemic began, however, she is learning that the smart buildings of the future... Read more »
  • Exports grow 17.3% to $2.35bn in July
    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports grew by 17.3 per cent to $2.35 billion in the first month of the fiscal year 2021-22 i.e. July as compared to last year’s same period. This was stated by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood. He tweeted: “During the first... Read more »
  • US dollar crosses Rs163 mark in interbank
    KARACHI: The rise of the United States (US) dollar in the interbank against the Pakistani rupee continued on Monday as it crossed the Rs163 mark, ARY NEWS reported. According to details, the US dollar was traded at Rs163.05 in the interbank after witnessing an increase of Rs0.62 on the first... Read more »
  • Pfizer and Moderna raise prices for COVID-19 vaccines in EU
    Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc have raised the prices of their COVID-19 vaccines in their latest European Union supply contracts, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The new price for the Pfizer shot was 19.50 euros ($23.15)against 15.50 euros previously, the newspaper said, citing portions of the contracts seen. The... Read more »
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    IOL - Business Report

  • Beyond empowerment: Why financial literacy is a game-changer for women entrepreneurs
    As we celebrate South Africa’s Women’s Month this August, it’s a good time to shine a spotlight on an often overlooked aspect of women’s empowerment: financial skills development.In my career journey, I’ve seen first-hand how understanding the language of numbers can transform businesses and communities.This is particularly true in the... Read more »
  • Why women’s empowerment in fintech must be rooted in agency, not just opportunity
    Step into any leadership summit or corporate roundtable, and you’ll hear a familiar mantra: “Mentor her. Sponsor her. Coach her.” These calls to action are well-intentioned and often effective. But if we’re serious about advancing women in fintech, we must go further. The conversation must evolve from offering support to... Read more »
  • Grow with Huawei eKit: Huawei Launches 4+10+N Intelligence Solutions to power South Africa's SMEs
    Huawei hosted the Huawei eKit Forum as a breakaway session at Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, bringing distribution partners together under the theme Grow with Huawei eKit: Distribution Solutions & Partner Program.The forum introduced the HUAWEI eKit 4+10+N SME Intelligence Solutions, an extensive portfolio of over 400 products built for... Read more »
  • Tokyo and Washington took joint action to support yen
    Washington and Tokyo jointly intervened to shore up the Japanese yen for the first time in nearly 30 years after the currency sank to its weakest level in decades, the Financial Times has reported.The reported intervention came after the yen slid to 163.24 per dollar last month, its weakest level... Read more »
  • AI keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch
    Print-outs of articles about the global memory chip shortage are pinned beside a price list at a Hong Kong computer shop, offering an explanation to confused customers feeling the pinch.Price rises for goods such as laptops and smartphones, with cars potentially next, have been an unwelcome side-effect of the artificial... Read more »
  • Breaking the cycle of poverty in Winterveldt: a spatial analysis
    For over four decades, Winterveldt—the sprawling settlement north of Pretoria—has stood as a living monument to South Africa’s spatial divide. From its origins in Bophuthatswana as an informal periphery to its current integration into the City of Tshwane, economic planners have repeatedly tried and failed to lift Winterveldt out of... Read more »
  • Cosatu's call for action: solutions for South Africa's economic crisis
    The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will soon hold its national congress where workers from Mitchells Plain to Mussina, from farms to mines, hospitals and schools, will gather to assess the state of the economy and its impact upon the working class.Most importantly, they will craft campaigns on... Read more »
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    City AM

  • London Stock Exchange boss: We should know which companies our pensions are backing
    The boss of the London Stock Exchange has called on pension providers to be clearer about the make-up of their vast portfolios, arguing that greater transparency would encourage them to back more homegrown companies. Dame Julia Hoggett told City AM it should be easier for savers to determine where their... Read more »
  • NHS data counters claims that £330m Palantir deal has led to ‘no improvement’
    Internal NHS data indicates that Palantir’s hospital discharge tool cut delays by as much as 28 per cent, challenging recent reports from critics of the tech giant that it had made “no noticeable improvement” to the healthcare system’s efficiency, City AM understands. According to an internal NHS England report seen... Read more »
  • Ari Emmanuel snaps up West End theatre group ATG for £4.5bn
    Hollywood tycoon Ari Emmanuel has snapped up the theatre group behind West End venues including the Savoy and the Ambassadors in a deal worth around £4.5bn.  Emmanuel, who runs an A-list media agency and helms the group which owns UFC, said the deal underscores the “growing power of live experience... Read more »
  • Can John Healey deliver Burnham’s make-or-break devolution agenda?
    Devolution is Andy Burnham’s preferred growth lever. Maurício Alencar explores how devolution under Chancellor John Healey could save Britain – or destroy it. In 1998, two of the closest aides of then-chancellor Gordon Brown produced a report into the regional economic divide in Britain. The report, called ‘Towards a new... Read more »
  • Robinhood offers crypto asset tied to FCA warning list
    Robinhood is offering a crypto asset to UK retail customers whose native platform appears on the financial watchdog’s warning list. The fintech has granted customers access to more than 50 cryptocurrencies this week on its app, including Hyperliquid ($HYPE). But the original platform, also known as Hyperliquid, and its governing... Read more »
  • UK economy to ‘reverse gains’ as construction drags growth
    The UK economy’s modest gains from the first half of the year are set to be reversed as the fledgling construction industry is set to hammer growth prospects, economists have said.  A poll of economists, tracked by Bloomberg, believe GDP contracted by 0.1 per cent in June, partly unwinding previous... Read more »
  • VideoClaude to watermark AI ‘slop’ – including edited human writing
    Anthropic will begin adding invisible watermarks to text generated by Claude as part of new EU rules designed to make AI-generated content easier to identify. But the system will also mark some text originally written by humans if it has subsequently been edited or processed by Claude, potentially complicating efforts... Read more »
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    Reuters Best

  • Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal
    Intel has provided access to some of its processor technology to a new startup, according to a source and documents reviewed by Reuters, in a rare move for the U.S. chipmaker. The post Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal appeared first on... Read more »
  • OpenAI’s rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
    The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also compromised a customer at a second tech company — New York-based Modal Labs — according to a Modal executive and two other sources familiar with the matter.  The post... Read more »
  • US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap
    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers alleging the telehealth platform shared users' health data with online advertisers, despite promising privacy, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.  The post US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap appeared first on... Read more »
  • Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say
    Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility, The post Pakistan seeks $10 billion fund from US after mediating Iran talks, sources say appeared first on Reuters Best.... Read more »
  • EU to review airline ownership rules, threatening easyJet bids
    The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from gaining effective control of carriers, an EU official said, a move that could complicate U.S. bids for low-cost airline easyJet.  The post EU to review airline ownership rules, threatening easyJet bids appeared first on... Read more »
  • US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say
    The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with how to mitigate the risks posed by each other's increasingly powerful frontier models.  The post US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources... Read more »
  • China’s Sinopec establishes four business units in major overhaul, officials say 
    Sinopec is launching a major internal restructuring, setting up new business units and relocating hundreds of staff, as the world's biggest refiner seeks to lift profits amid flagging Chinese oil and petrochemicals demand, company officials said. The post China’s Sinopec establishes four business units in major overhaul, officials say  appeared... Read more »