LONDON - Wednesday, 05. August 2026
World’s Leading Brewer, AB InBev, Celebrates Beer as the Drink for Moderation and Socialization
(BUSINESS
WIRE)--Ahead of International Beer Day on August 7th, AB InBev, the
world's leading brewer, launched “Cheers to Beer,” a new global campaign
celebrating the timeless role beer plays in culture and communities
around the world.
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The
campaign is anchored by a new film, created in partnership with
Wieden+Kennedy, that celebrates the many moments of cheers that beer
creates across geographies and generations. The film, which will be
amplified globally, reinforces beer's role in life’s meaningful moments,
big and small.
“Beer is universal and woven into cultures and
communities around the world,” said Michel Doukeris, CEO, AB InBev. “No
matter who you are, what you do for a living, or where you live, when
someone says, ‘Let’s grab a beer,’ you know it means something more.
It’s an invitation to celebrate or to simply connect.”
Beer’s
enduring relevance is reinforced by a new whitepaper from Ipsos and
IWSR, which shows that even in a world overflowing with choice, beer
continues to lead the alcohol category. Among legal-drinking-age adults
who consume alcohol, 73% choose beer1. It also represents approximately
93% of total no-alcohol volume – more than 30 times larger than any
other category – while beer and beyond beer accounted for about half of
global beverage alcohol servings in 2025.
As consumers make more
intentional choices about what, when, and how they drink, the research
finds that beer remains well positioned to meet evolving preferences
around key trends: moderation, experiences, premiumization and
affordability, flavors and convenience, and trust.
“As consumers
focus their spending on meaningful moments, our research shows a clear
momentum for beer and beyond beer among the alcohol category,” said
Marten Lodewijks, IWSR Managing Director & President. “Premium beer
continues to outperform much of the category, while no-alcohol beer
accounts for the vast majority of no- and low-alcohol beverage
consumption. Together, these trends underscore beer’s relevance in
shaping the alcohol category.”
The launch of “Cheers to Beer”
follows AB InBev's Q2 2026 results, reflecting the continued strength of
the beer category with revenue growth of 5.6% and beer volume growth of
1.1%. For Q2 2026, AB InBev also saw no-alcohol beer grow 27%, Beyond
Beer grow 44%, and its Balanced Choices portfolio grow 13% –
highlighting how beer is well positioned to meet evolving consumer
preferences.
There are many reasons to love beer.
Beer is
social – Beer brings people together. From major cultural moments like
the NBA finals, Wimbledon, and The FIFA World Cup™, to backyard
gatherings and concerts, it’s a beverage to connect, to celebrate, and
to share.
Beer is the drink for moderation – With a lower alcohol
by volume and a broad portfolio of no- and low-alcohol options, beer
offers consumers choice for responsible enjoyment.
Beer is
natural – Beer starts with simple ingredients like grains, hops, yeast,
and water, and has been brewed using the same process for thousands of
years.
Beer is local – Sourced from local farmers and brewed with
exquisite craftmanship, beer is deeply rooted in the places where it is
made and enjoyed.
Beer offers choice – With no-alcohol,
gluten-free, low-carb, low-calorie, and sugar-free options, beer
continues to evolve to meet a wide range of preferences and occasions.
Beer drives economies – Beer supports communities, with 1 in every 100 jobs globally tied to beer.
More
than just a drink, beer is a universal driver of connection – bringing
people together across cultures, communities and generations, one
“cheers” at a time.
About AB InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB
InBev) is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven,
Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South
Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts
on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). As a company, we dream big
to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up
new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a
meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great
brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using
the finest ingredients. Beer is the drink for moderation, and for over a
century, AB InBev has championed responsible drinking. We are committed
to providing our consumers with Balanced Choices to enjoy on any
occasion. We also invest in marketing that aims to reinforce positive
behaviors, and we work with communities, customers, and partners to
promote responsible consumption through evidence-based initiatives.
Our
diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands
Budweiser®, Corona®, Stella Artois® and Michelob Ultra®; multi-country
brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden® and Leffe®; and local champions such as
Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®,
Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®,
Sedrin®, and Skol®. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years,
spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den
Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the
Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the
Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To
Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a
balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the
collective strengths of approximately 137 000 colleagues based in more
than 40 countries worldwide. For 2025, AB InBev’s reported revenue was
59.3 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Moove Raises $250 Million at $2.1 Billion Valuation to Scale the Global Infrastructure Layer for Autonomous Mobility
Led by Mubadala Investment Company "Mubadala", and co-led by Woven Capital (Toyota) and Ion Pacific, the Series C accelerates Moove’s global infrastructure platform for autonomous mobility as the market shifts from breakthrough technology to scaled deployment.
$250 million Series C values Moove at $2.1 billion, cementing its position as the category defining infrastructure company for the autonomous mobility economy
Moove is building the core operating layer for autonomous mobility globally through integrated fleet management, robotics-first depot infrastructure, and 24/7 operations
Through its partnership with Waymo, Moove is already a leading third-party autonomous vehicle fleet manager, with operations live or announced across Phoenix, Miami and London
Moove’s autonomous strategy is grounded in five years of building and operating mobility infrastructure at scale, from an initial launch of 76 vehicles in Lagos to approximately 42,000 vehicles across 29 cities (13 countries) and achieving an ARR of $420 million
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moove, the global mobility company building the operating layer for autonomous mobility, today announced it has raised $250 million at a $2.1 billion valuation in a Series C funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s Growth Fund, and Ion Pacific.
The round also brings in BlueCrest Capital Management, Sona Asset Management and The Raptor Group, further strengthening the depth of Moove’s institutional backing, alongside the likes of BlackRock, MUFG, Franklin Templeton, Uber, Left Lane, Silverbacks Holdings, Square Associates, The Latest Ventures, and the Ontario Power Generation Pension Plan, supporting Moove’s next phase of growth.
The funding will support the expansion of Moove’s autonomous vehicle business, including autonomous fleet ownership and robotics-first depot infrastructure “Nests”, where autonomous fleets are charged, serviced, maintained and orchestrated for continuous operation. The funds will also be used to support new market launches, globally. As part of this expansion, Moove expects to grow its autonomous vehicle workforce by more than 220% by the end of the year, increasing from ~150 employees today to ~500.
Scaling autonomous mobility requires more than vehicle technology alone. It depends on access to capital, fleet ownership, charging infrastructure, maintenance, operational orchestration systems, and 24/7 city-level execution. Moove is building that infrastructure layer, enabling autonomous mobility to transition from breakthrough capability to large-scale transportation networks.
Since 2020, Moove has built the capital, fleet and operations platform required to deploy and manage productive human driven ride-hail mobility assets at scale. Today, the company employs 3,300 people globally, and operates approximately 42,000 vehicles across 29 cities in 13 countries, making it one of the largest ride-hailing fleets in the world. It has expanded through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including Kovi in Brazil and Tokyo Taxi in Japan, and has grown to $420 million ARR.
Through its autonomous mobility business, Moove is extending the operating model it has built over the past five years for human driven mobility into next generation AV systems. Autonomous vehicles increase the need for reliable physical infrastructure and operational precision, and Moove is applying its experience across fleet orchestration, operations, servicing, charging, and logistics to meet that demand. Through its partnership with Waymo, Moove is already a leading third-party autonomous fleet operator, with operations live in Phoenix and Miami, and future operations in London.
Autonomous mobility is expected to become a foundational layer of future urban ecosystems, influencing logistics, public transportation, commerce, and city infrastructure. Platforms capable of operating this infrastructure at scale are likely to play a central role in enabling next generation mobility networks.
Ladi Delano, Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Advisory Board Chairman of Moove, said: “Every major technology revolution becomes an infrastructure race. The internet required data centres. AI required compute. Autonomy requires fleets, charging, maintenance, data systems and 24/7 operations in every city - and that is what Moove is building. In our view, as autonomy scales, infrastructure ownership and operations will define the category leaders. We are building to be one of them.
We started in Lagos with a simple insight: mobility demand is abundant, but supply cannot scale unless capital, technology and operations move together. Five years later, that insight has evolved into a global platform. Today, we are focused on building the platform that will redefine mobility and enable billions of autonomous journeys worldwide.
From our anchor in the UAE, and backed by long-term strategic capital, Moove now has the platform to help take autonomy from breakthrough technology to everyday transportation. This is not a departure from our mission, it is the fullest expression of it.”
Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director of Diversified Assets, UAE Investments Platform at Mubadala, said: “As autonomous mobility moves from innovation to scaled deployment, the infrastructure supporting it becomes increasingly important. Moove is building an integrated operating platform that combines fleet ownership, operational capability, and technology to support the next phase of growth in autonomous mobility. This is particularly important for the UAE. Mubadala is investing in enabling infrastructure and scalable platforms like Moove that support economic diversification and strengthen the UAE’s role as a hub for advanced technologies. Since Mubadala’s initial investment three years ago, Moove has been a great partner and we are glad to continue partnering with Moove in its next phase of growth.”
Betty Lee, Principal at Woven Capital (Toyota’s Growth Fund), said: "Moove has demonstrated an exceptional ability to execute across markets, building a global platform across traditional and autonomous vehicle fleets. The next wave of mobility is an infrastructure problem as much as a software one, and Moove is building the foundational layer to solve it. Few companies at this stage have proven they can move with the speed and operational excellence that Moove has demonstrated across so many markets. We’re excited to be part of what they are building and help accelerate their path as they scale."
Michael Joseph, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Ion Pacific Limited, said: “We’ve partnered with the Moove team for more than five years, and their execution has consistently impressed us. As autonomous mobility moves from possibility to reality, Moove is building a critical infrastructure layer for the sector - one that is complex, adaptive and essential to scaling AVs. We’re excited to be part of that journey.”
Moove’s Series C marks a step change in the company’s ability to scale the infrastructure layer underpinning autonomous mobility globally.
About
Moove is a global mobility company building the operating layer for autonomous mobility. Headquartered in the UAE and founded in 2020 by Ladi Delano and Jide Odunsi, Moove finances, owns and operates productive mobility assets for leading mobility platforms across manned and autonomous transportation. Moove operates across 13 countries and 29 cities, with approximately 42,000 vehicles and more than 3,300 employees worldwide. The company scaled rapidly to an ARR of $420m within 5 years of launch.
Moove is Uber’s largest global fleet partner and a leading third-party operator of autonomous vehicle fleets through its partnership with Waymo. In autonomous mobility, Moove finances, owns and operates autonomous vehicle fleets, builds and manages robotics-first Nest infrastructure, and runs the operational layer required to deploy driverless services at scale. Autonomous operations are live in Phoenix and Miami, with London confirmed as the first international expansion and further cities to be announced.
Moove has also expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including the full acquisition of Kovi in Brazil and Tokyo Taxi in Japan, strengthening its position across key international markets.
The company’s model combines capital, infrastructure and operations to enable mobility platforms to scale globally across both manned and autonomous mobility. Moove is backed by a strong group of global investors, including Mubadala, Woven Capital, Ion Pacific, Blue Crest, Sona Asset Management, Uber, Speedinvest, Silverbacks Holdings, Square Associates, The Raptor Group, The Latest Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Clocktower Ventures, Left Lane, LocalGlobe, BlackRock, Prosus, MUFG, Quona Capital, FJ Labs, Maya Capital, Monashees and Valor.
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Une nouvelle étude mondiale de Velo révèle l’« effet d’entraînement » de l’expression de soi
LONDRES - mercredi, 05. août 2026
- Une nouvelle enquête montre que quatre adultes sur dix (39 %) estiment qu’il devient plus difficile de créer des liens authentiques avec l’âge, mais que la musique et les pistes de danse constituent le remède idéal
- Plus d’un quart (27 %) des 25-35 ans déclarent que leurs amitiés les plus solides se sont construites lors d’événements musicaux en direct
- Velo et Tomorrowland ont uni leurs forces pour lancer « Echoes of Tomorrowland », une initiative visant à promouvoir l’expression authentique de soi et à offrir aux amateurs de musique électronique un espace unique pour vivre ensemble de nouvelles expériences.
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Une nouvelle étude mondiale* menée par Velo met en lumière le besoin croissant d’expériences partagées, alors que la marque lance « Echoes of Tomorrowland », un réseau mondial d’événements en direct et de diffusions synchronisées permettant aux fans du monde entier de vivre la magie de Tomorrowland.
Cette campagne s’appuie sur une étude* révélant que près de deux adultes sur cinq (39 %) considèrent qu’il devient plus difficile de nouer des relations significatives avec l’âge. Cette difficulté s’explique notamment par la recherche de personnes partageant les mêmes centres d’intérêt (28 %), le sentiment de gêne ou de maladresse (27 %), la peur du rejet (24 %) et la crainte d’être jugé (21 %).
Velo, première marque de sachets de nicotine en Europe** conçue pour les esprits originaux, et Tomorrowland sont convaincus que la musique constitue le meilleur moyen de faire tomber ces barrières. La piste de danse s’impose comme un puissant lieu de rencontre et de connexion grâce à son rôle unique dans l’expression de soi. Ainsi, 30 % des personnes interrogées affirment que la piste de danse est l’endroit où elles se sentent le plus libres d’être elles-mêmes et de « danser comme si personne ne les regardait », tandis que 61 % se sentent plus à l’aise pour s’exprimer lorsqu’elles voient d’autres personnes faire de même. Cette dynamique favorise la création de liens authentiques : 27 % des 25-35 ans considèrent que les amitiés nouées lors de concerts ou d’événements culturels sont plus sincères que celles créées dans d’autres contextes sociaux.
Comme de nombreux fans ne peuvent assister physiquement à Tomorrowland, Velo a choisi de faire voyager l’énergie, la culture et l’esprit communautaire du festival bien au-delà de son site d’origine. Pour démontrer que l’expression de soi est contagieuse, la campagne a débuté par une expérience sociale originale organisée au Tomorrowland Store d’Ibiza. Les participants recevaient une moitié de papillon fabriquée avec soin et étaient invités à retrouver une personne inconnue possédant l’autre moitié afin de reconstituer le papillon. Cette expérience interactive a instantanément transformé une salle remplie d’inconnus en une communauté active et collaborative.
L’événement, organisé le vendredi 17 juillet, était porté par la DJ ukrainienne de house et de techno Korolova et comprenait une retransmission en direct depuis la scène principale de Tomorrowland. Recréant la culture unique de communauté spontanée qui caractérise le festival, Velo a réuni des fans de la marque, des représentants des médias britanniques et espagnols ainsi que des créateurs de contenu lifestyle et musique venus des quatre coins du monde.
Grâce à une série d’événements connectés « Echo » organisés à Ibiza et dans d’autres lieux — avec scènes live, retransmissions synchronisées et performances de DJ — « Echoes of Tomorrowland » crée un espace unique permettant aux amateurs de musique électronique de s’exprimer pleinement et de vivre ensemble des expériences inédites.
Revenant sur l’énergie particulière de cette soirée, la DJ internationale Korolova a déclaré : « La piste de danse est l’un des rares endroits où les gens se sentent totalement libres d’exprimer qui ils sont, sans jugement. C’est exactement l’énergie que j’ai ressentie tout au long de la soirée à Ibiza grâce à Velo. C’était incroyable de voir chacun se libérer, être pleinement lui-même et célébrer ensemble son originalité. »
L’artiste Camden Cox a ajouté : « Ce qui m’a le plus marquée pendant cette soirée, c’est la facilité avec laquelle des inconnus ont créé des liens grâce à une expérience commune. Parfois, il suffit d’une simple invitation pour entamer une conversation. Voir le public utiliser les papillons physiques pour briser la glace et danser ensemble avait quelque chose de magique. »
Malky Brown, responsable mondial du contenu et des partenariats chez BAT, a commenté : « Avec “Echoes of Tomorrowland”, nous voulions recréer ce sentiment de connexion qui rend le festival si spécial. En encourageant les gens à sortir de leur zone de confort et à aller vers les autres, nous avons donné vie à la conviction de Velo selon laquelle l’expression de soi peut rapprocher les individus. »
Pour visionner le film récapitulatif officiel de l’événement et en savoir plus sur Velo, rendez-vous sur @velo.global.
Réservé aux consommateurs de nicotine âgés de 18 ans et plus. Ce produit contient de la nicotine et crée une dépendance.
* Étude réalisée auprès de 2 009 consommateurs de nicotine (18 ans et plus), utilisant des produits nicotiniques depuis au moins six mois et consommant actuellement ces produits au moins une fois par semaine au Royaume-Uni, en Espagne, au Pakistan, en Pologne et en Autriche. Enquête menée du 16 au 22 juin 2026.
** Sur la base de la part de volume estimée de Velo dans les circuits de distribution mesurés sur les principaux marchés européens des sachets de nicotine (Suède, Danemark, Royaume-Uni, Pologne et Suisse), calculée pour l’année 2025.
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New Velo Global Research Reveals the “Ripple Effect” of Self Expression
LONDON - Wednesday, 05. August 2026
- New survey data shows four in ten (39%) adults find making genuine connections harder with age, but music and dancefloors found to be the ultimate fix
- Over a quarter (27%) of 25–35-year-olds say the strongest friendships are made at live music events
- Velo and Tomorrowland joined forces for "Echoes of Tomorrowland" to champion authentic self-expression and create a unique space for dance music fans to experience something new together.
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New global research* from Velo highlights the growing need for shared experiences, as Velo launches “Echoes of Tomorrowland” – a global network of live events and synchronised livestreams that bring the magical experience of Tomorrowland to fans around the world.
The campaign is backed by new research* that found that almost two in five adults (39%) say building meaningful connections has become harder with age. This is driven by a range of factors, including difficulty in finding people with the same interests (28%), feeling awkward (27%) fear of rejection (24%), and a fear of being judged (21%).
Velo, the leading nicotine pouch brand in Europe** made for true originals, and Tomorrowland together believe the ultimate catalyst for breaking down these barriers is the music itself. The physical dancefloor acts as a powerful space for connection, driven by its unique role in self-expression. 30% of respondents agree the dancefloor is where they feel most able to show up as their authentic selves and "dance like nobody’s watching”, while 61% feel more comfortable expressing themselves when they see others doing the same. This leads to meaningful connections, with 27% of 25-35 year olds agreeing that friendships made at live music or cultural events are more genuine than those formed in other social settings.
With many fans unable to attend Tomorrowland in person, Velo brought the festival’s energy, culture, and community beyond. And to prove that self-expression is contagious, the campaign kicked off with a bespoke social experiment at the Tomorrowland Store in Ibiza where guests were handed a beautifully crafted physical butterfly half and challenged to find a stranger holding the other half to complete the butterfly. This interactive social experiment instantly turned a room of strangers into an active, collaborative community.
The event, which took place on Friday 17th July, was headlined by Ukrainian house and techno DJ, Korolova, and featured a livestream from Tomorrowland’s mainstage. Recreating Tomorrowland’s unique culture of spontaneous community, Velo welcomed a mix of consumer fans alongside hosted media from the UK and Spain, and lifestyle and music creators flown in from all corners of the globe.
Through connected “Echo” events in Ibiza and others – featuring live stages, synchronised streams, and DJ sets – “Echoes of Tomorrowland” creates a unique space and opportunity for dance music fans to fully express themselves and experience something new together.
Reflecting on the unique energy of the night, global DJ headliner Korolova said: "The dancefloor is one of the few places where people feel completely free to express who they are without judgment. That's the energy I felt throughout the night in Ibiza, thanks to Velo - it was incredible to watch everyone let go, show up as their true selves, and celebrate their originality together."
Supporting artist Camden Cox added: "What stayed with me from the night was watching total strangers connect so easily through a shared experience. Sometimes all people need is a small invitation to start a conversation, and seeing the crowd use the physical butterflies to break the ice and dance together was pure magic."
Malky Brown, Global Head of Content & Partnerships at BAT, commented: “With ‘Echoes of Tomorrowland’, we wanted to recreate the sense of connection that makes the festival so special. By encouraging people to step outside their comfort zones and connect with others, we brought to life Velo’s belief that self-expression can bring people closer together.”
To watch the official event wrap film and discover more about Velo, visit @velo.global.
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* 2009 Nicotine users (Aged 18+), who have used nicotine products for at least the past six months and are currently at least weekly users of nicotine products across the UK, Spain, Pakistan, Poland, and Austria. Research conducted between 16.06.2026 - 22.06.2026.
** Based on Velo estimated volume share in measured retail in the following key nicotine pouch markets in Europe: Sweden, Denmark, UK, Poland and Switzerland, calculated for the year 2025.
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Tokenized Equities Surge 140% in 2026 as New DeFiLlama Research Maps the Market
VICTORIA, Seychelles - Wednesday, 05. August 2026
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today highlighted key findings from a new independent DeFiLlama research report examining the rapid growth and evolving market structure of tokenized equities. According to the report, tokenization’s active market capitalization has grown by more than 140% in 2026, increasing from $814 million at the beginning of the year to nearly $2 billion at the time of publication. The research explores how leading tokenized equity platforms are evolving across market structure, liquidity, settlement, and execution quality as adoption continues to accelerate.
The report evaluates leading tokenized equity platforms across brokerage integration, reserve verification, dividend treatment, settlement mechanisms, and trading infrastructure. It also benchmarks quoted liquidity and execution quality across multiple venues, providing an independent assessment of how the tokenized equities market is evolving.
DeFiLlama's analysis found that Bitget recorded the lowest median bid-ask spread at 0.83 basis points and the deepest top-of-book liquidity across all five tokenized equity markets evaluated. In its broader execution benchmark covering 36 stock perpetuals and eight metals and commodity perpetuals, Bitget led 32, 34 and 33 contracts across the 5, 10 and 50 basis point depth measurements respectively, while also recording the greatest aggregate order-book depth across all measured depth ranges. The findings suggest that as tokenized equity infrastructure matures, execution quality and liquidity are becoming increasingly important differentiators between platforms.
“A tokenized stock is only as good as the market behind it. Investors don't care how the asset is packaged if they can't trade it efficiently,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “That's why liquidity and execution matter. DeFiLlama found Bitget recorded the lowest median bid-ask spread and the deepest top-of-book liquidity across the markets they evaluated. As this market grows, those are the things investors will increasingly expect.”
The report also examines adoption trends within Bitget's Reality rTokens, which generated more than $1.16 billion in cumulative trading volume between June and July. Semiconductor and technology-linked assets accounted for the majority of activity, underscoring continued demand for tokenized exposure to innovation-driven public companies.
For more information, read the full DeFiLlama report here.
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Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
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Interactive Brokers Adds Brazilian Futures through Brazil’s B3 Exchange
GREENWICH, Conn. -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced that eligible clients outside of Brazil can now trade Brazilian futures in addition to equities through the B3 exchange. Interactive Brokers was the first broker to provide international investors with streamlined, low-cost access to B3.
Offering Brazilian futures and equities alongside products across more than 170 markets worldwide underscores IBKR’s commitment to broadening global market access and giving clients efficient, cost-effective ways to diversify through a single, unified platform. Access to B3 provides exposure to one of Latin America’s most active and liquid markets, providing long-term growth potential across multiple sectors and another way for investors to pursue emerging market opportunities.
"Global investors deserve seamless, low-cost access to the world's most compelling markets, including emerging economies shaping tomorrow's financial landscape," said Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers. "As the first broker to bring streamlined access to Brazil's B3 Exchange to international investors, we remain committed to expanding the boundaries of global investing. The addition of B3 futures allows our clients to engage with a dynamic and fast-growing economy within the same unified experience they rely on to trade across markets worldwide."
IBKR clients now have direct access to both Brazilian futures and equities, plus over 170 markets worldwide through powerful trading platforms and tools. This expansion reflects IBKR's ongoing commitment to delivering efficient, low-cost access to global opportunities.
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Product availability varies by Interactive Brokers affiliate and client country of residence. Access to Brazil’s B3 exchange through Interactive Brokers is not available to residents of Brazil.
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NTT DATA AI for Insurance Converts Complex Workflows into Governed, Repeatable AI-delivered Services
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Service-as-Software solution, powered by the NTT DATA AIVista platform, helps insurers improve productivity, decision quality and risk management across underwriting, claims and customer service through governed AI with enterprise-grade governance and human oversight.
Solution combines NTT DATA’s recognized AI expertise with decades of insurance domain experience supporting large carriers worldwide.
(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced NTT DATA AI for Insurance, an AI-native agentic solution that converts complex core insurance workflows into governed, repeatable services. Built for highly regulated insurance environments, the Service-as-Software solution combines configurable AI agents, insurance-specific data models, workflow orchestration and enterprise-grade governance to maintain auditability, regulatory guardrails and human oversight.
NTT DATA AI for Insurance helps carriers modernize underwriting, claims, customer service and other core insurance workflows while improving productivity across the enterprise. Powered by NTT DATA AIVista, the company's AI-native product platform, the solution combines a prebuilt insurance foundation with flexible configuration and targeted customization, enabling rapid deployment while adapting to each carrier's products, processes, operating model and regulatory requirements.
The solution is designed for open integration with existing carrier systems and enterprise technology environments, enabling insurers to deploy AI capabilities without core system lock-in. Its model-routing capabilities also help carriers avoid lock-in to any single foundation model.
“Insurance is built on human judgment that understands risk, prices fairly and stands behind promises when it matters most,” said Bruno Abril, Global Lead, Insurance Industry, NTT DATA, Inc. “AI strengthens the ability of insurers to meet that responsibility, and NTT DATA AI for Insurance supports human expertise with intelligent systems that work within a governed operating layer for enterprise-scale transformation. The result is that insurers can move from AI-enabled workflows to AI-delivered operations, at enterprise scale and with the governance that regulators and boards demand.”
Carriers need agentic AI built for insurance operations
Carriers are under pressure to increase underwriting capacity, accelerate claims and service workflow processing, reduce loss ratios and improve risk selection while meeting rising governance expectations. NTT DATA’s 2026 Global AI Report: A Playbook for AI Leaders in Insurance found that two-thirds of insurers want to use AI in front-office interactions, while 86% support AI use in back- and mid-office workflows, yet most have not industrialized agentic AI across their core operations. NTT DATA AI for Insurance is purpose-built to close that gap.
"The insurance industry is generating more data than ever before, but better outcomes depend on how effectively that information is translated into action," said Prashant Hinge, Chief Information Officer at MSIG USA. "AI can help insurers identify high-risk claims sooner, improve consistency throughout the claims process, and equip claims professionals with the insights they need to make faster, more informed decisions."
NTT DATA AI for Insurance provides a comprehensive agentic architecture that includes:
Specialized models and agents purpose-trained on carrier and domain-specific data to improve reliability, accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Specialized guardrails that embed governance into every AI agent decision and support deterministic, auditable outcomes that help carriers meet regulatory and internal governance requirements.
AI-native knowledge base and proprietary insurance data genome that embed agents into the systems, data and processes carriers already use, while providing the context agents need to interpret submissions, policies, claims and regulatory requirements.
Prebuilt and configurable AI agents that enable 3X faster deployment into underwriting, claims, service and other insurance workflows.
Cognitive and event-driven agent orchestration that coordinates AI agents, people, systems and processes around each carrier’s operating requirements.
NTT DATA is named as a leader in HFS Horizons: Agentic Services, 2026 Research Report as well as ISG Provider LensTM – Insurance Services – Strategic Capabilities (Insurance GenAI and Agentic AI Services). Worldwide, the company serves 10 of the world’s 25 top insurers, operates 16 delivery centers with insurance expertise and employs more than 12,000 insurance specialists.
Visit our website to learn more about NTT DATA AI for Insurance, access industry resources and meet some of our insurance experts. To learn more about the science and innovation behind our Service as Software platform for insurance, read our blog.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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