Chesnara PLC, a London-listed life insurance consolidator, announced two major acquisitions: HSBC Life (UK) and Scottish Widows Europe SA, expanding its assets and European presence. These deals were supported by a £140 million equity raise and a £150 million bond issuance, strengthening the group's capital. The company reported strong 2025 results, including a 42% rise in adjusted operating profit and a 10% increase in assets under administration. Chesnara's solvency ratio also improved significantly, and the board recommended a 6% higher final dividend, signaling confidence in future growth and further M&A opportunities.
Christopher Derrick, known for writing on Star Trek: Picard and The Equalizer, premieres his first film as sole writer-director, Moral Dirt, at the Academy Award® Qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival on August 3, 2026. The 15-minute psych...
Arcutis Biotherapeutics has appointed Chris Peetz to its Board of Directors as of July 15, 2026. Peetz brings extensive experience leading biopharmaceutical companies through growth phases, product development, and strategic acquisitions. His additio...
Purecore Metals Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Skyharbour Resources to acquire an option to earn up to 100% interest in the Yurchison uranium property in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The property covers over 35,000 hectares an...
Shirofune has introduced Walmart Connect, an integration that allows advertisers and agencies to manage Walmart retail media campaigns alongside other digital channels within a single platform. This automation reduces manual bid adjustments and repor...
Point completed a $508.6 million rated asset-backed securitization of its Home Equity Investment (HEI) assets, marking the largest transaction ever in the HEI asset class. The deal attracted over 30 institutional investors and priced at significantly...
