AB InBev and International Cricket Council Announce Landmark Global Partnership

 

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World’s Leading Brewer becomes the Official Beer Partner of the ICC

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced AB InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH), the world’s leading brewer, will become the Official Beer Partner for all major ICC tournaments starting in 2026. The partnership will be led by Budweiser 0.0, Budweiser’s no-alcohol beer in India, with other ABI mega brands activating in Europe and Africa.

From attending a match live in-stadium to watching one at a bar or pub with friends, with a lower alcohol-by-volume (ABV) and no-alcohol options like Budweiser 0.0, beer is the natural choice to enjoy responsibly. Through this partnership with the ICC, AB InBev will create more moments of cheers, choice and celebration for cricket fans of legal drinking age all over the world.

ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta said: "Cricket is one of the world’s most loved sports with more than two billion fans and ICC events are its largest platforms for passion, while AB InBev has been at the forefront of creating experiential activations to grow and deepen fandom. This partnership is a natural alliance between organizations striving to elevate moments, create memories and deliver experiences via innovation in avenues for fan engagement. We welcome AB InBev to the ICC’s august list of commercial partners and look forward to co-delivering multi-modal event experiences across our tournaments and amplifying excitement for the sport around the world."

Global Chief Marketing Officer of AB InBev, Marcel Marcondes said: “Cricket is one of the world’s most popular and fastest-growing sports, and we are excited to connect with fans on this mega platform. Beer is the beverage for socialization and moderation, and our partnership with the ICC provides another occasion for our brands to create unforgettable experiences for consumers everywhere.”

The partnership includes all major ICC men’s and women’s events through 2027 including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India & Sri Lanka, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK, the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 in Sri Lanka, the ICC World Test Championship Final 2027 in England and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

About ICC

The ICC is cricket’s global governing body, representing 110 members worldwide. It oversees major tournaments such as the Men’s and Women’s Cricket and T20 World Cups, enforces the Code of Conduct on professional standards and playing conditions (with the MCC responsible for the Laws of Cricket), appoints match officials for all international formats, and combats corruption through its Anti-Corruption Unit. Its Development department also works with Associate Members to strengthen cricket systems, raise standards, and grow the game globally.

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. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 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 144 000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. For 2024, AB InBev’s reported revenue was 59.8 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).

 

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Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 Net sales of $61.1 million for the quarter and $155.8 million year-to-date.

Income before income taxes of $10.9 million for the quarter and $21.1 million year-to-date.

Diluted earnings per share of $0.77 for the quarter and $1.49 year-to-date.

Backlog of $148.9 million at October 31, 2025, up from $138.1 million at January 31, 2025.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) announced today financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2025.

“For the three months ended October 31, 2025, net sales were $61.1 million, an increase of $19.5 million, or 46.9%, compared to $41.6 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Growth was driven by higher sales volumes in both the Middle East and North America. Gross profit was $21.0 million, up $6.9 million from $14.1 million last year, reflecting higher activity levels. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $8.3 million from $7.3 million, primarily due to higher payroll and professional fees, including approximately $0.5 million relating to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance in connection with our transition from a small reporting company to an accelerated filer. The Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) was 27%, compared to 32% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting the impact of product mix in various tax jurisdictions. As a result, net income attributable to common stock was $6.3 million, an increase of $3.8 million, or 152.0%, compared to $2.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024,” noted President and CEO Saleh Sagr.

“For the nine months ended October 31, 2025, net sales were $155.8 million, an increase of $42.4 million, or 37.4%, compared to $113.4 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes in both the Middle East and North America. Gross profit was $52.2 million, compared to $38.1 million in the prior year period, reflecting increased activity levels during the current year. General and administrative expenses were $26.1 million, up from $19.5 million, due to higher payroll and professional fees, including approximately $1.0 million relating to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance in connection with our transition from a small reporting company to an accelerated filer. This also includes a one-time compensation charge of approximately $2.0 million related to the departure of the previous CEO. The Company’s effective tax rate was 29%, compared to 28% in the prior-year period. The increase in the Company's tax rate was impacted due to product mix in various tax jurisdictions and as a result of a tax limitation relating to the one-time charge in connection with the previous CEO's departure. Net income attributable to common stock increased to $12.1 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 68.1%, compared to $7.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2024,” Mr. Sagr commented.

President and CEO Saleh Sagr added: “As of October 31, 2025, our backlog totaled $148.9 million, representing an increase of $10.8 million, or 7.8%, compared with the $138.1 million reported as of January 31, 2025. Our current backlog levels continue to demonstrate substantial growth; in particular, backlog at the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2025 reflects an increase of more than 30% over the backlog recorded at the end of the prior year’s third quarter. This expansion is evident across both North America and the MENA region, underscoring the sustained strength of demand for our solutions.”

“As of October 31, 2025, our year-to-date revenues approximate the revenues reported for the full-year fiscal 2024. Current year-to-date net income attributable to common stock was $12.1 million, an increase of $3.1 million, or 34.4%, compared to approximately $9.0 million in fiscal 2024. The fact that year-to-date net income has exceeded full-year fiscal 2024 results with one quarter remaining in fiscal 2025 reflects continued operational and financial improvement. In addition, net income attributable to common stock for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025, represents the highest level of earnings since the Company's transition from MFRI to Perma-Pipe in 2017," Mr. Sagr continued.

“We have continued to experience solid financial performance, supported by sustained activity in our core markets and improved operating leverage. Our operations in the Middle East and North America delivered strong results, further evidencing the ongoing strengthening of our global platform. This performance is reflected in our quarterly and year-to-date results as well as in the growth of our backlog. These results also align with our strategic initiatives, including our investment in the new Qatar facility, which has secured more than $5.0 million in awards scheduled for execution during the remainder of the year. We remain focused on driving profitable growth and enhancing our competitive position within the markets we serve,” Mr. Sagr concluded.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Net sales were $61.1 million and $41.6 million in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $19.5 million was a result of increased sales volumes in the Middle East and in North America.

Gross profit was $21.0 million and $14.1 million in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $6.9 million was driven primarily by increased volume of activity in the quarter.

General and administrative expenses were $8.3 million and $7.3 million in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $1.0 million was mainly due to higher payroll expenses and, to a lesser extent, professional fees in the quarter.

Selling expenses were $1.3 million and $1.2 million in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $0.1 million was due to higher payroll expense in the quarter.

Net interest expense remained consistent and was $0.5 million in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The Company's ETR was 27% and 32% in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The lower ETR for the three months ended October 31, 2025 is due to the mix of income and loss in various jurisdictions

Net income attributable to common stock was $6.3 million and $2.5 million in the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $3.8 million was mainly due to increased sales activity in the quarter, and better project execution.

Fiscal 2025 Year-to-Date Results

Net sales were $155.8 million and $113.4 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $42.4 million was a result of increased sales volumes in the Middle East and in North America.

Gross profit was $52.2 million and $38.1 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $14.1 million was driven primarily by increased volume of activity.

General and administrative expenses were $26.1 million and $19.5 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $6.6 million was due to higher payroll expenses and professional fees. This includes a one-time charge due to an acceleration of certain executive compensation expense as a result of a departure from the organization.

Selling expenses remained consistent and were $3.5 million and $3.8 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease of $0.3 million was primarily attributable to lower payroll expenses.

Net interest expense was $1.3 million and $1.5 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease of $0.2 million was the result of an overall reduction in interest rates during the current year.

The Company's ETR was 29% and 28% in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The change in the ETR is due to the mix of income and loss in various jurisdictions.

Net income attributable to common stock was $12.1 million and $7.2 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $4.9 million was mainly due to increased sales volumes and better project execution during the current year.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is a global leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for oil and gas gathering, district heating and cooling, and other applications. It uses its extensive engineering and fabrication expertise to develop piping solutions that solve complex challenges regarding the safe and efficient transportation of many types of liquids. In total, the Company has operations at fourteen locations in seven countries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements and other information contained in this press release that can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected future performance and operations of the Company. These statements should be considered as subject to the many risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and business environment. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) fluctuations in the price of oil and natural gas and its impact on customer order volume for the Company's products; (ii) the Company’s ability to purchase raw materials at favorable prices and to maintain beneficial relationships with its suppliers; (iii) decreases in government spending on projects using the Company’s products, and challenges to the Company’s non-government customers’ liquidity and access to capital funds; (iv) the Company’s ability to repay its debt and renew expiring international credit facilities; (v) the Company’s ability to effectively execute its strategic plan and achieve sustained profitability and positive cash flows; (vi) the Company's ability to collect a long-term account receivable related to a project in the Middle East; (vii) the Company’s ability to interpret changes in tax regulations and legislation; (viii) the Company's ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards; (ix) reversals of previously recorded revenue and profits resulting from inaccurate estimates made in connection with the Company’s "over-time" revenue recognition; (x) the Company’s failure to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; (xi) the timing of order receipt, execution, delivery and acceptance for the Company’s products; (xii) the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate progress-billing arrangements for its large contracts; (xiii) aggressive pricing by existing competitors and the entrance of new competitors in the markets in which the Company operates; (xiv) the Company’s ability to manufacture products free of latent defects and to recover from suppliers who may provide defective materials to the Company; (xv) reductions or cancellations of orders included in the Company’s backlog; (xvi) risks and uncertainties specific to the Company's international business operations; (xvii) the Company’s ability to attract and retain senior management and key personnel; (xviii) the Company’s ability to achieve the expected benefits of its growth initiatives; (xix) the impact of pandemics and other public health crises on the Company and its operations; and (xx) the impact of cybersecurity threats on the Company’s information technology systems. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect our performance may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at https://www.sec.gov and under the Investor Center section of our website (http://investors.permapipe.com).

The Company's fiscal year ends on January 31. Years, results, and balances described as 2025, 2024, and 2023 are for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024, respectively.

Additional information regarding the Company's financial results for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025, including management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations, is contained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2025, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof and will be accessible at www.sec.gov and www.permapipe.com. For more information, visit the Company's website.

The following information contains a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted income before tax and income before income tax prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. This reconciliation is intended to provide investors with useful information in evaluating the Company's performance. Adjusted income before tax includes certain adjustments as identified below. This measure is not considered an alternative to income before income tax or other financial measures of performance that are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that the exclusion of certain items from income before income tax allows investors to more effectively evaluate the Company's operating performance and identify trends that might not be apparent due to the variability and infrequent nature of these items. In addition, the Company believes this measure provides meaningful information to investors when comparing results between periods and performance with respect to the Company's peers.

Adjustments made for certain items are further described as follows: (i) one-time charge in connection with the acceleration of executive compensation; (ii) other non-recurring charges. As a result of these adjustments, some items that affect income before income tax may not be comparable to similar measures of other companies.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measure:

  Three Months Ended July 31 Six Months Ended July 31,

 

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

Income before income tax (GAAP as reported)

$

10,900

 

$

5,068

 

$

21,089

 

$

13,218

Acceleration of certain executive compensation

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

2,018

 

 

-

Other one-time charges

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

88

 

 

-

Adjusted income before tax

$

10,900

 

$

5,068

 

$

23,195

 

$

13,218

 

 

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Perma-Pipe Investor Relations

847.929.1200

investor@permapipe.com

 

Les leaders du secteur des paiements ne sont pas prêts pour les bouleversements de 2026, prévient ACI Worldwide

Les dix principales prévisions d’ACI pour 2026 en matière de paiements exhortent les leaders du secteur à agir face aux changements structurels qui touchent les paiements internationaux

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- La plupart des leaders mondiaux du secteur des paiements ne disposent pas d’une feuille de route claire pour faire face aux changements radicaux qui s’annoncent en 2026, selon les dernières Top Ten Payments Predictions d’ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ : ACIW), un innovateur original dans le domaine des technologies de paiement mondiales. Avec l’intelligence artificielle, l’authentification de nouvelle génération, les nouveaux cadres réglementaires et la demande croissante de paiements instantanés, intégrés et sécurisés, le secteur entre dans une ère de bouleversements structurels. Cependant, le récent rapport d’ACI intitulé Payments in Transition: Leadership in an era of transformation révèle que seuls 36 % des responsables des paiements disposent d’une feuille de route claire pour la modernisation à long terme, ce qui laisse beaucoup d’entre eux sans vision stratégique pour la transformation.

« En 2026, les bouleversements dans le domaine des paiements ne seront pas progressifs, mais structurels », déclare Philip Bruno, directeur de la stratégie et de la croissance chez ACI Worldwide. « Le temps réel est désormais la norme, les actifs numériques font leur entrée dans des écosystèmes réglementés et l’IA transforme chaque maillon de la chaîne de valeur. Notre étude est un avertissement clair : les banques doivent se moderniser de manière réfléchie, orchestrer intelligemment et instaurer la confiance à grande échelle, sous peine d’être laissées pour compte. »

1. Bouleversement du secteur bancaire : les fusions-acquisitions sépareront les leaders des retardataires
Les fusions-acquisitions devraient s’accélérer en 2026, les banques recherchant la croissance dans les domaines de la gestion de patrimoine, des cartes bancaires et des nouveaux marchés. Alors que la croissance du secteur reste comprise entre 4 et 5 %, les plus performants connaissent une croissance presque deux fois plus rapide, investissant massivement dans la technologie, avec une hausse de 8 à 9 % par an, afin de rivaliser avec les géants de la technologie. Seuls les leaders peuvent soutenir ces dépenses. Les autres ? Ils chercheront des acquéreurs. *

2. La règle des 40 est de retour et va remodeler le paysage des paiements
En 2026, la croissance et les marges compteront plus que le battage médiatique. La règle des 40 (croissance du chiffre d’affaires et marge avant impôts supérieure à 40 %) revient en tant que filtre d’évaluation ultime. Ceux qui ne parviennent pas à atteindre cet objectif seront confrontés à une consolidation. Le récent rapport d’ACI intitulé Payments in Transition: Leadership in an era of transformation révèle une dure réalité : 69 % des dirigeants du secteur des paiements revendiquent leur leadership, mais moins de la moitié investissent dans l’innovation, tandis que les technologies héritées et l’inertie interne freinent les progrès. Le fossé entre confiance et capacité se creuse, et les investisseurs sanctionneront les prétendants. Le véritable leadership se mesurera à sa capacité d’exécution : des feuilles de route audacieuses, une infrastructure en temps réel et prête pour le cloud, et des stratégies de gestion des talents qui transforment l’ambition en résultats durables.

3. La disruption s’accélère, passant du fondamental au structurel
Les flux de paiement mondiaux connaissent une mutation radicale, sous l’effet de la technologie, de la réglementation et de la demande des consommateurs. Il ne s’agit plus seulement d’accélérer les cartes, mais de démanteler les anciens rails et de redéfinir les modèles économiques.

Quels sont les moteurs de cette évolution ?

• Technologie : intelligence artificielle, traitement en temps réel, authentification de nouvelle génération.
• Réglementation : les cryptomonnaies stables, le BNPL et les cadres bancaires ouverts redéfinissent la conformité et l’économie.
• Comportement : les consommateurs s’attendent à des expériences instantanées, intégrées et sécurisées partout.

La disruption n’est plus progressive, elle est structurelle. Ceux qui s’adaptent gagnent. Ceux qui ne le font pas sont laissés pour compte.

4. L’IA : le multiplicateur de marge dans les paiements
En 2026, l’IA alimentera toutes les couches des paiements, renforçant la sécurité, la personnalisation et l’efficacité. La biométrie comportementale et la détection des anomalies en temps réel renforcent la protection contre la fraude, tandis que les modèles d’auto-apprentissage s’adaptent instantanément aux nouvelles menaces. Dans le même temps, l’IA améliorera l’efficacité des processus fondamentaux, en harmonisant le routage, le rapprochement et la gestion des liquidités afin de faire face à l’augmentation des volumes. Le facteur de différenciation ? La gouvernance et la formation : l’évolution de l’IA dans les paiements dépendra autant de la manière dont les systèmes sont formés et gouvernés que des technologies elles-mêmes.

5. La réglementation ouvre une nouvelle ère de convergence
2026 marquera les premiers signes d’une convergence réglementaire significative dans le domaine des paiements, à mesure que des cadres tels que la PSD3, les licences d’actifs numériques et les règles de résilience opérationnelle commenceront à harmoniser les systèmes et les normes sur l’ensemble des marchés. La conformité passe du statut de contrainte à celui de catalyseur, favorisant la modernisation, le renforcement des rapports et une interopérabilité transfrontalière transparente.

6. La « course à trois » qui déterminera l’avenir des paiements : les cryptomonnaies stables, les dépôts tokenisés et les paiements instantanés
Les cryptomonnaies stables, les dépôts tokenisés et les paiements instantanés entrent dans une phase de différenciation claire, avec l’émergence de cas d’utilisation distincts dans les flux de détail, B2B et transfrontaliers. À mesure que les cadres de tokenisation mûrissent et que les acteurs réglementés généralisent l’utilisation de la monnaie numérique, ces rails vont bouleverser le règlement, la liquidité et l’expérience client. En 2026, les institutions financières se concentreront sur l’interopérabilité, la résilience et la préparation à la sécurité quantique afin de garantir la coexistence sécurisée des systèmes nouveaux et traditionnels à mesure que les volumes augmentent.

7. L’orchestration intelligente se généralise
D’ici 2026, l’orchestration intelligente sera un atout concurrentiel indispensable. À mesure que les options de paiement se multiplient et que le commerce s’étend à davantage de canaux et de zones géographiques, la prise de décision en temps réel optimisera chaque transaction, en équilibrant les coûts, la rapidité, les risques et la conformité. Les institutions qui adoptent l’orchestration bénéficieront de taux d’acceptation plus élevés, d’opérations fluides et d’une expérience client cohérente, même si les systèmes deviennent plus complexes.

8. Les nouveaux systèmes de paiement favorisent l’inclusion financière à travers le monde
Les paiements instantanés, les portefeuilles mobiles et les nouveaux systèmes de paiement numériques ouvrent l’accès aux services financiers dans le monde entier, en particulier dans les économies en développement. Le rapport Real-time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion d’ACI révèle un lien empirique entre les paiements en temps réel et l’inclusion financière, avec des marchés tels que le Brésil (Pix) et l’Inde (UPI) qui montrent déjà un impact significatif. D’ici 2026, ces canaux s’étendront à de nouvelles zones géographiques, permettant aux personnes et aux petites entreprises sous-bancarisées de rejoindre l’économie numérique de manière sûre et abordable.

9. Le shopping agentique prend son essor
Les assistants d’achat autonomes basés sur l’IA (et non le commerce agentique) se généraliseront en 2026, prenant en charge la découverte des produits, la comparaison des prix et la prise de décision, tandis que les consommateurs continueront à finaliser leurs achats. Cette évolution jette les bases d’un commerce agentique complet. Gartner prévoyant une adoption de l’IA agentique par 33 % des entreprises d’ici 2028, 2026 sera l’année où les entreprises commenceront à adapter leurs stratégies numériques pour remodeler le parcours client en adoptant ces intermédiaires numériques autonomes.

10. La confiance : le facteur de différenciation ultime
Alors que l’IA et l’automatisation remodèlent les flux de paiement, la confiance devient un avantage décisif. Les institutions doivent allier rapidité et sécurité et veiller à ce que les décisions prises par l’IA soient transparentes, résilientes et explicables. Les nouveaux portefeuilles d’identité numériques renforceront la vérification et réduiront les frictions. Les fournisseurs qui combinent une technologie de pointe avec une gouvernance claire et la confiance des clients seront les leaders d’un écosystème de plus en plus automatisé.

Notes aux éditeurs :
* Chiffres selon les prévisions annuelles de Gartner concernant les dépenses informatiques des entreprises pour le marché des services bancaires et d’investissement

À propos des dix principales prévisions annuelles d’ACI Worldwide en matière de paiements
ACI Worldwide publie chaque année ses Annual Top Ten Payments Predictions, évaluant les progrès réalisés par rapport aux perspectives de fin d’année et présentant une nouvelle série de « principales prévisions en matière de paiements » pour l’année à venir.

À propos d’ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide, pionnier dans le domaine des technologies de paiement mondiales, fournit des solutions logicielles transformatrices qui permettent une orchestration intelligente des paiements en temps réel afin que les banques, les émetteurs de factures et les détaillants puissent stimuler leur croissance tout en modernisant continuellement leurs infrastructures de paiement, de manière simple et sécurisée. Forts de 50 ans d’expertise reconnue dans le domaine des paiements, nous combinons notre présence mondiale et locale pour offrir des expériences de paiement améliorées afin de rester à la pointe des défis et des opportunités en constante évolution dans ce domaine.

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Payments Leaders Unprepared for 2026 Disruption, Warns ACI Worldwide

ACI’s Top Ten Payments Predictions for 2026 urges payments leaders to act amid structural shifts in global payments

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Most global payments leaders lack a clear roadmap to navigate the seismic changes coming in 2026 , according to the latest Top Ten Payments Predictions from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology. With AI-driven intelligence, next-gen authentication, new regulatory frameworks, and soaring demand for instant, embedded, and secure payments, the industry is entering an era of structural disruption. However, ACI’s recent report Payments in Transition: Leadership in an era of transformation reveals that only 36% of payments executives have a clear long-term modernization roadmap, leaving many without a strategic vision for transformation.

“In 2026, payments disruption won’t be incremental—it will be structural,” said Philip Bruno, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at ACI Worldwide. “Real-time is now the baseline, digital assets are entering regulated ecosystems, and AI is transforming every layer of the value chain. Our research is a clear warning: banks must modernize with intent, orchestrate intelligently, and build trust at scale—or risk being left behind.”

1. Banking shake-up: M&A will separate leaders from laggards
M&A activity is set to accelerate in 2026 as banks chase growth in wealth, cards, and new markets. With industry growth remaining at 4–5%, top performers are growing nearly twice as fast, investing heavily in tech, up 8–9% annually, to compete with Big Tech. Only leaders can sustain that spend. The rest? They’ll be looking for suitors. *

2. The rule of 40 is back - and it will reshape the payments landscape
In 2026, growth and margin will matter more than hype. The Rule of 40—revenue growth plus pretax margin above 40%—is returning as the ultimate valuation filter. Those who miss the mark will face consolidation. ACI’s recent report Payments in Transition: Leadership in an era of transformation exposes a harsh truth: 69% of payments executives claim leadership, yet fewer than half invest in innovation, while legacy tech and internal inertia choke progress. The gap between confidence and capability is widening—and investors will punish pretenders. Real leadership will be measured in execution: bold roadmaps, real-time and cloud-ready infrastructure, and talent strategies that turn ambition into sustained delivery.

3. Disruption accelerates, moving from fundamental to structural
Global payment flows are undergoing a seismic shift - driven by tech, regulation, and consumer demand. This isn’t about faster cards any longer; it’s about dismantling old rails and redefining business models.

What’s driving it?

• Tech: AI intelligence, real-time processing, next-gen authentication.
• Regulation: Stablecoin, BNPL, and open banking frameworks reshaping compliance and economics.
• Behavior: Consumers expect instant, embedded, secure experiences everywhere.

The disruption isn’t incremental any longer - it’s structural. Those who adapt win. Those who don’t, get left behind.

4. AI: The margin-multiplayer in payments
In 2026, AI will power every layer of payments—boosting security, personalization, and efficiency. Behavioral biometrics and real-time anomaly detection are strengthening fraud protection, while self-learning models adapt instantly to new threats. At the same time, AI will drive efficiency across core processes - streamlining routing, reconciliation, and liquidity management to handle surging volumes. The differentiator? Governance and training - the evolution of AI in payments will depend as much on how systems are trained and governed as on the technologies themselves.

5. Regulation sparks a new era of convergence
2026 will mark the first signs of meaningful regulatory convergence across payments, as frameworks such as PSD3, digital-asset licensing and operational-resilience rules start to align systems and standards across markets. Compliance is shifting from constraint to catalyst - driving modernization, stronger reporting, and seamless cross-border interoperability.

6. The ‘three horse race’ driving the future of payments: Stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and instant payments
Stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and instant payments are entering a phase of clear differentiation, with distinct use cases emerging across retail, B2B, and cross-border flows. As tokenization frameworks mature and regulated players bring digital money mainstream, these rails will disrupt settlement, liquidity, and customer experience. In 2026, financial institutions will focus on interoperability, resilience, and quantum-safe readiness to ensure new and traditional systems coexist securely as volumes surge.

7. Intelligent orchestration hits the mainstream
By 2026, intelligent orchestration will be a competitive must-have. As payment options multiply and commerce spans more channels and geographies, real-time decisioning will optimize every transaction—balancing cost, speed, risk, and compliance. Institutions that embrace orchestration will unlock higher acceptance rates, frictionless operations, and consistent customer experiences, even as systems grow more complex.

8. New payment rails power financial inclusion across the globe
Instant payments, mobile wallets, and emerging digital-asset rails are unlocking access to financial services worldwide—especially in developing economies. ACI’s Real-time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report reveals an empirical link between real-time payments and financial inclusion, with markets such as Brazil (Pix) and India (UPI) already showing meaningful impact. By 2026, these rails will scale across new geographies, enabling underbanked individuals and small businesses to join the digital economy securely and affordably.

9. Agentic shopping takes off
AI-powered autonomous shopping assistants (not agentic commerce) will become mainstream in 2026, handling product discovery, price comparison, and decision-making - while consumers still finalize purchases. This shift lays the foundation for full agentic commerce. With Gartner forecasting 33% enterprise adoption of agentic AI by 2028, 2026 will be the year businesses will begin adapting their digital strategies to reshape customer journeys in embracing these digital autonomous intermediaries.

10. Trust: The ultimate differentiator
As AI and automation reshape payment flows, trust becomes the defining edge. Institutions must pair speed with security and ensure AI decisioning is transparent, resilient, and explainable. Emerging digital ID wallets will reinforce verification and reduce friction. Providers that combine advanced tech with clear governance and customer confidence will lead in an increasingly automated ecosystem.

Notes to editors:
*Figures according to Gartner’s annual enterprise IT spending forecast for the banking and investment services market

About ACI Worldwide’s Annual Top Ten Payments Predictions
ACI Worldwide publishes its Annual Top Ten Payments Predictions each year, assessing progress against the outlook at the end of the year and introducing a new set of “Top Payments Predictions” for the year ahead.

About ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers, and retailers can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.

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Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group – Official Statement

 (BUSINESS WIRE)--On 8 September 2025, the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group convened a high-level meeting in the City of London with representatives from 37 nations, including all G7 members, alongside the European Commission, NATO, European Parliament, Global Banks, and Ratings Agencies to discuss the DSRB.

A number of countries have now indicated their intention to begin the formal steps required to bring the DSRB into existence.

This phased pattern of engagement is standard in the creation of international financial institutions, which typically begin with a core group of anchor nations and expand as additional members join through charter negotiations and subsequent capital rounds.

The DSRB is designed to complement the European Union’s SAFE initiative, offering a broader multilateral platform that brings together NATO and Indo-Pacific nations and mobilises global capital to build the balance-sheet capacity required to finance nations’ defence spending and long-term resilience investments

The initiative continues to advance with governments, and a clear pathway toward the next phase of work: founding-nation discussions, charter development, and capital formation. The DSRB remains committed to supporting a stronger and more resilient allied industrial base through long-term, scalable financing.

 

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Andersen Consulting Deepens Offerings with LBC

 SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 11. December 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting strengthens its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with LBC, a Portugal-based international firm known for its integrated approach to business optimization, digital transformation and human capital development, combining creativity and human ethics with AI to accelerate value creation.

Founded in 2001, LBC supports international organizations, government entities, and companies in several sectors, including financial, energy, TMT, transport, and public sectors. Serving clients in Africa, the Americas, and Europe, LBC provides management consulting, digital transformation, capacity building, and AI enablement. Known for a culture of innovative transformation focused on sustained performance, the firm helps clients navigate complex change with measurable impact. Recent investments in enterprise AI enhance its capabilities across UX/UI, automation, analytics, and web solutions.

“At LBC, our mission is rooted in co-creating meaningful and enduring impact,” said Carlos Valleré de Oliveira, founder and CEO of LBC. “We help clients define their future and lead with clarity and conviction. Collaborating with Andersen Consulting amplifies our ability to do that across geographies and industries, bringing added relevance, resources, and reach to the work we are deeply committed to. Together, we can deliver sustainable value that endures well beyond any single engagement.”

Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen, added, “Transformation is not simply about having a roadmap; it requires a mindset rooted in agility, accountability, and sustained execution. What makes LBC stand out is their ability to blend strategic insight with digital transformation and talent development, supported by AI enablement in a way that drives real behavioral change and long-term performance. Their forward-thinking approach complements our capabilities and enhances the value we bring to clients navigating complexity and building for the future.”

Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world.

 

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SLB Enters Collaboration Agreement to Accelerate New Digital Solutions

 HOUSTON 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Shell to develop digital and AI solutions that drive measurable performance and efficiency gains across upstream operations for the company and the wider industry.

The collaboration has the ambition to develop agentic AI-powered solutions that will accelerate and amplify the capabilities of technical experts and decision makers. The aim is to develop and deploy an open data and AI infrastructure that unifies data and workflows across subsurface, well construction and production in a secure digital environment, using SLB’s Lumi™ data and AI platform.

“The energy industry is being reshaped by digital and AI,” said Rakesh Jaggi, president of SLB’s digital business. “Working with industry leaders like Shell enables us to accelerate development of advanced digital and agentic AI solutions that are changing how our industry works through automation and autonomy to generate value right across upstream, from planning through operations.”

The collaboration represents a long-standing relationship between the companies. Earlier this year, SLB announced a technical partnership to deploy its Petrel™ subsurface software across Shell’s assets worldwide to standardize infrastructure and workflows and accelerate scalable digital solutions, helping to improve cost operating efficiencies. It will help inform Shell’s digital strategy and technology roadmap, promote mutual learning to support Shell’s broader digital transformation, and contribute to the development of digital solutions that are commercially viable and broadly applicable across the industry.

About SLB

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

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Canva Unveils 2026 Design Trends: The Year of ‘Imperfect by Design’

SYDNEY - Thursday, 11. December 2025

Canva’s third annual Design Trends Report uncovers insights from millions of Canva users and billions of designs to predict the must-know visual trends for creators and brands in 2026.

    90% surge in DIY-inspired searches, reflecting a shift toward raw, personal, and imperfect design.
    85% increase in searches for Zine and Substack inspired layouts as creators gravitate toward editorial style storytelling.
    80% of creators say 2026 is the year to regain creative control, embracing AI as a partner while prioritizing styles that feel human.
    54% growth in searches for clean layouts and simple branding as audiences gravitate toward pared back styles.
    527% surge in lo-fi aesthetic searches in favor of nostalgia driven, emotionally expressive visuals.
    220% jump in searches for “liminal” and “uncanny” content as lines between real and surreal blur.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canva, the world’s leading all-in-one visual communication platform, today unveiled its third annual Design Trends Report with bold predictions for creativity, social media and brand content in 2026. The company also unveiled a “Design DNA” feature, which offers Canva users a custom recap that celebrates their creative output in 2025.

Trends from Creators, for Creators

By analyzing design and search activity, expert insights from the Canva Designer Advisory Board, and a survey of 1,000 creators across the U.S. and Brazil, Canva has identified 10 design trends that will shape creative and design culture in 2026. The findings paint a clear picture: as creators embrace AI’s power, they also crave the human touches that make design feel personal.

A New Creative Standard: Imperfect by Design

As AI technology raises the baseline for what's possible, visual authenticity has become the ultimate differentiator. After years of algorithmic sameness and polished perfection, 80% of creators surveyed said “2026 is the year we regain creative control” - not by rejecting AI, but by using it on their own terms.

AI remains a central part of creators’ workflows, with 77% describing AI as an “essential partner.” This moment is about using the tools at our disposal, while ensuring individual taste and personality shine through.

From sensory textures to cinematic storytelling, creators are diving headfirst into the synthetic era. With searches for DIY and collage-inspired elements up by 90%, users are simultaneously embracing design that signals genuine human presence while also embracing what AI has to offer.

“As more and more creators turn to AI to help them express themselves visually, we believe 2026 marks the year of Imperfect by Design, a time when blending AI seamlessly with human imagination and creativity has never mattered more. Canva was built for this shift, to empower anyone to use AI on their terms and bring their ideas to life in a way that feels personal, authentic, and unmistakably human.”

– Cat van der Werff, Canva’s Executive Creative Director

10 Trends Brands & Creators Need to Know

Canva’s global insights reveal 10 design trends set to shape creativity in 2026, reflecting how AI, culture, and community are reshaping visual expression worldwide.

    Reality Warp: Creators are intentionally blurring the line between real and surreal. Searches for “liminal” and “uncanny” jumped 220% year over year, with nearly a quarter of creators predicting this will be the defining look of 2026.
    Prompt Playground: Experimentation meets early-internet nostalgia as people design for emotional impact first. UI fragments, retro-tech references, and “vibe coding” are reshaping visual language, with searches for “lo-fi aesthetic” spiking 527%.
    Explorecore: In response to digital overwhelm, Explorecore champions clarity and calm. Searches for Zine- and Substack-inspired layouts are up 85% year over year as creators seek designs that slow the pace and invite deeper exploration.
    Texture Check: Driven by a boom in CGI and hyper-real materials, Texture Check makes surfaces the star. From glassy to waxy to touchably tactile, realistic textures are surging on Canva, where related searches have grown 30%.
    Notes App Chic: The rise of celebrated imperfection is pushing creators toward scrapbook-style visuals, messy compositions, and behind-the-scenes authenticity. DIY and collage-inspired elements are up 90%, reflecting a cultural shift toward progress over polish.
    Opt-Out Era: A counterweight to digital burnout, this trend pares visuals back to their essentials. Clean layouts, serif fonts, and simple branding are replacing maximalist palettes and mascots. Searches for “clean layout,” “serif,” and “simple branding” climbed 54%.
    Drama Club: Creators are turning up the emotional volume, channeling cinematic storytelling across social content, art, and video. Interest in “mockumentary,” “dramatic spotlight,” and similar motifs is up 27%, fueling a resurgence in high-drama aesthetics.
    GrannyWave: In India, nostalgia is driving a vibrant revival of cultural motifs, from handloom patterns to festival hues and Bollywood glamour. Searches for “Desi” and “Hindi typography” grew 26% and 17%, highlighting a return to heritage-rich, maximalist storytelling.
    Zinegeist: In Mexico, the DIY zine movement is back with extra volume. Collaged layouts, anti-gloss textures, and bold, oversized type are taking hold as creators reject overly digital aesthetics. Related searches—like “brutalist design” and “type poster”—rose 77% year over year.
    Block Party: Spain’s creative community is blending vintage tones, folklore, and everyday pastimes into warm, nostalgic visuals reimagined through a modern lens. Searches for styles like “Estética Tradicional” and “Folklore Urbano” hit 1.5 million impressions.

Getting Personal with Design DNA

Canva users can now access their own unique ‘Design DNA’ report. The AI-powered Design DNA feature analyzes each user’s 2025 design habits and generates a bespoke recap of their creative achievements. A personalized creative identity card is shared to indicate whether they’re a Font Stylist, a Prompt Picasso, a Chatter Box, or a Newbie. Canva generated over 111 million unique Design DNA assets last year.

Canva’s trend predictions for 2026 can be found at canva.com/design-trends/ and any Canva user can generate their own Design DNA recap at canva.com.

About Canva

Launched in 2013, Canva is the world’s leading all-in-one platform for visual communication and collaboration. Built to empower everyone to design, Canva serves the creative and design needs of enterprises, small businesses, consumers, and students in more than 190 countries worldwide.

Whether you’re a novice taking your first steps in design, or a creative professional seeking powerful tools, Canva ensures users have what they need to transform an idea into something beautiful. Underpinned by the world's most comprehensive library of designer-made content, Canva is powered by a suite of products and proprietary AI tools that elevate how individuals and teams create, collaborate, and communicate with ease.

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GCG Enterprise Solutions Drives Innovation and Industry Leadership

 Serves as Gold Sponsor of OutSystems One Executive Day UAE Event

 

GCG Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation and Interactive Smart Solutions, served as Gold Sponsor of the OutSystems One Executive Day UAE held on December 10th in Dubai. The premier industry gathering focused on “Exploring the Power of AI and Low-Code in Enterprise Software Development.”

The exclusive event brought together senior IT leaders to explore how AI-powered low-code tech is fueling organizational innovation and replacing legacy systems through modern software solutions. The day included success stories from organizations at the forefront of Enterprise Information Management, including a presentation from GCG Enterprise Solutions’ Pre Sales Consultant Ali Altarsha, on leveraging OutSystems to support the digital transformation of a key Abu Dhabi public sector entity.

The presentation from GCG Enterprise Solutions exemplified how the platform harnesses the power of low-code technology to solve complex business challenges and drive operational efficiency, enabling its client to become future-ready, with digitized standards management processes and streamlined management of technical documents.

Speaking about the event, Waleed al Awadi, Head of Digital Transformation at GCG Enterprise Solutions stated: “GCG Enterprise Solutions is proud to have taken part in the OutSystems One Executive Day UAE, to share valuable industry insights with leading voices in the enterprise software development space.”

Alawadi added: “Robust, intelligent, and future-proof enterprise software solutions are the bedrock of every organization’s strategy to meet the UAE’s ambitious digital first national agenda. It’s critical that, as an industry, we harness opportunities to share best practices and successes in making these digital solutions faster, smarter, and more secure. Our partnership with OutSystems aligns with our mission to do just that.”

About GCG Enterprise Solutions

GCG Enterprise Solutions (a Ghobash Group Enterprise) was established in 1982 to lead across the digital imaging and office services solutions sector in the UAE market. Today, the company caters to the exacting needs of an enviable list of regional clients, extending the most comprehensive portfolio of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation and Interactive Smart Solutions in the GCC. Delivering unrivalled expertise and service standards, backed by partnerships with leading global technology brands, a 200+ strong team of specialists, as well as regional offices across the UAE, Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, GCG Enterprise Solutions stands at the forefront of integrating digital enterprise solutions which benefit its clients’ businesses. The Company’s unique value proposition of “Business made easy” impacts all aspects of its operations and serves as a perpetual promise to all of its stakeholders.

For more information, visit gcg.ae, write to info@gcg.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

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Texas Card House to Host World Series of Poker® Circuit in 2026

 AUSTIN, Texas - 

Exclusive partnership brings the World Series of Poker to Texas for the first time.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced that Texas will join its exclusive ranks as an official stop on the 2026 Circuit Tour for the first time in history. Through an exclusive partnership with Texas Card House, the iconic WSOP Circuit will be hosted in Austin, at TCH Social from April 23rd to May 4th 2026. TCH Social is one of the Texas-based company’s flagship locations featuring up to 70 poker tables, a full-service restaurant, craft cocktails, and an upscale atmosphere.

During the event, Texas will become the center of the professional poker universe. Players from around the world will compete at the Texas Card House in Austin to claim a championship WSOP Circuit ring, enormous prize pools, and a place in poker history at this first-ever WSOP event in Texas. Spectators and fans can expect high-stakes excitement, world-class competition, and an atmosphere only Texas can deliver.

“Texas Card House has spent more than a decade building one of the most reputable and electrifying poker communities in the world,” said Texas Card House CEO, Ryan Crow. “The opportunity to host the first WSOP Circuit stop in Texas history is more than an event—it’s a celebration of every player, every dealer, every game, and every moment that has made Texas poker legendary. I am thrilled to see Texas Hold’em come back home to Texas on such a grand scale.”

Since 2014, Texas Card House has become synonymous with providing an unparalleled poker experience for players at every level of play. Texas Card House has redefined what poker should be – innovative, welcoming, competitive, and uniquely Texan. Texas Card House has six locations across Texas (Austin, Dallas, Las Colinas, Houston, Spring, and the Rio Grande Valley), all recognized for top-tier service, premier tournaments, and a strong community-driven culture.

This historic WSOP partnership is the next evolution that shines a global spotlight on the passion and power of Texas poker culture. Additional details on the partnership, event schedule, and ring lineup will be announced in the near future.

MEDIA NOTICE: Ryan Crow, CEO of Texas Card House, is available for media interviews.

About Texas Card House

Founded in 2014, Texas Card House has become one of the most influential poker brands in America—known for its top-tier service, premier tournaments, and community-driven culture. With multiple locations statewide, Texas Card House continues to elevate and redefine Texas poker.

About the World Series of Poker® Circuit

The WSOP Circuit is a global series of elite poker tournaments awarding coveted WSOP Circuit rings and featuring competitive stops across the U.S. and around the world. As one of the industry’s most recognized brands, the WSOP Circuit offers players a direct path to poker greatness.

 

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Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Boom Places Amber Homes Real Estate at the Center of Global High-Net-Worth Investment Momentum

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

As Dubai’s luxury real estate market continues its record-breaking growth, Amber Homes Real Estate has strengthened its position as a leading force guiding global high-net-worth individuals into the city’s most prestigious and high-performing developments. With significant capital flowing into Dubai from Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, the brokerage has become a central advisory partner for international investors seeking prime residential and off-plan opportunities.

Dubai’s luxury property sector - anchored by master developers Meraas, Nakheel, and Dubai Holding - has set new global standards through iconic destinations such as Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Bluewaters Island, and La Mer. These communities rank among the world’s most desirable real estate assets, attracting global interest and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a top-tier investment hub.

Amber Homes Real Estate has played a pivotal role in this growth. The company has been recognized as a Top Platinum Agency for four consecutive years by Meraas, Nakheel, and Dubai Holding - an achievement that underscores its consistent performance across Dubai’s most competitive luxury segments. The firm’s influence is further reflected in its strong sales achievements, with over USD 1.5 billion in transactions in recent years, positioning Amber Homes among the region’s most trusted brokerages.

“Investors today want more than property - they want strategy, long-term vision, and guidance backed by real data,” said Saad Waqas, Managing Partner of Amber Homes Real Estate. “Dubai is expanding faster than any global city, and our responsibility is to help clients navigate both current trends and future value.”

Ambreen Qureshi, Managing Director, added: “Luxury real estate in Dubai is evolving at exceptional speed. Our clients rely on our insights, early-access opportunities, and developer relationships. Being recognized four years in a row reflects our commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us.”

As Dubai experiences heightened global demand, Amber Homes - with a strong investor base and deep relationships across Dubai’s leading developers - has become the go-to advisory for HNWIs seeking rare waterfront villas, branded residences, Grade A offices and long-term investment assets. With expertise in launch cycles, micro-location appreciation and masterplan evolution, the firm continues to guide investors toward Dubai’s most valuable opportunities.

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Audiencerate Achieves Google Customer Match Partner Status, strengthening its role as a Global Data Provider

  LONDON - Thursday, 11. December 2025 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audiencerate, an international technology company specializing in data activation solutions and platforms within the AdTech and MarTech sectors, has been officially awarded by Google as a Customer Match Upload Partner. This certification is granted to a restricted number of global operators (https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/7361372?hl=en) authorized to manage and onboard first-party data into the Google Ads and DV360 ecosystem.

The company strengthen its strategic partnership with Google by adding the Customer Match Upload Partner accreditation to its existing status as a certified Google Data Provider. This new credential enables Audiencerate to seamlessly integrate proprietary audience segments and data into Google’s advertising platforms.

The combination of these two accreditations represents an exceptional situation in the international landscape and solidifies Audiencerate's position in the digital advertising market, which is increasingly reliant on first-party data.

Through the new integration, companies can securely use their own datasets (including hashed email addresses, phone numbers, and digital identifiers) to build tailored audiences for Search, YouTube, Gmail, Display and Shopping campaigns. The capability is particularly relevant at a time when the unification of AdTech and MarTech is critical and businesses are accelerating the transition toward marketing strategies based on proprietary data assets.

“Google’s approval marks a strategic milestone in our growth trajectory towards an innovative MadTech platform,” explains Nicola Boschetti, CEO of Audiencerate. “Our technology allows us to offer an integrated infrastructure that adheres to the highest standards, supporting businesses in their transition toward a data economy centered on privacy and the realization of their proprietary data's business value.”

Audiencerate operates across major European and international markets, partnering with brands, agencies, and technology platforms for the management and activation of marketing data. This newly recognized status from Google further enhances the company's ability to compete effectively with global players in the MarTech and AdTech sectors.

 

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BEYOND Developments Reveals a New Vision for Purposeful Living on Dubai Islands with SIORA

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 11. December 2025 AETOSWire Print 

 

A 2M sqft masterplan inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance, clarity, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life

 

BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next-generation waterfront destinations in the UAE, today unveiled SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands and the company’s second large-scale community within a year. The launch underscores BEYOND’s accelerated growth and strong alignment with Dubai’s future urban vision.

Spanning over 2M square feet, SIORA is conceived as a coastal sanctuary inspired by Japanese garden philosophies, including the pursuit of Ikigai, the Japanese concept of finding purpose and fulfilment in everyday life. In this context, it reflects a philosophy of creating spaces that bring clarity, balance, and a sense of meaning, where architecture nurtures wellbeing and restores harmony between people, nature, and place.

Commenting on the launch, Adil Taqi, CEO of BEYOND Developments, said: “Since its inception in 2024, BEYOND had an exceptional journey with nine launches in 2025 that delivered opportunities for a wider audience to experience a richer and more meaningful life. Today, I am thrilled to announce the launch of SIORA, the company’s second cluster masterplan and bold new expansion into beachfront destinations, spanning over 2 million sqft with 2.7 million sqft of GFA on the beautiful Dubai Islands.”

“This masterplan aims to define the next generation of urban coastal living, in line with Dubai’s inspirational 2040 Urban Master Plan that puts wellbeing, walkability, and nature at the heart of community life. It embodies our vision for future waterfront living environments where where design excellence, natural beauty, and emotional connection come together to empower people to live balanced experiences and connect purposefully with nature and the community.” added Taqi.

Over the past year, BEYOND has delivered nine launches, welcomed residents and investors from over 40 countries, and exceeded AED 10 billion in sales, a trajectory that reflects the company’s momentum and the market’s trust in its design-led approach.

Taqi emphasised: “SIORA represents the next phase of BEYOND’s expansion across Dubai’s coastline. It reflects our commitment to creating thoughtfully designed communities that carry lasting value and deeper meaning for a global audience. SIORA will introduce a new benchmark for waterfront living on Dubai Islands, a complete coastal ecosystem of homes, hospitality, and lifestyle experiences.”

SIORA is planned as a pedestrian coastal district where nature shapes the rhythm of daily life. More than 70 percent of the masterplan is dedicated to open green spaces, creating over 1.5M sqft of landscapes that enhance comfort and bring people closer to the coastline. Along 6 km of continuous beachfront, the sea becomes an integral part of community living and outdoor wellbeing.

Shaded routes and landscaped terraces encourage effortless movement and social connection throughout the day. These pathways introduce cooler microclimates and frame calming outlooks toward the water and the horizon, enabling a lifestyle that feels active, grounded, and human. As a defining layer of placemaking, curated cultural and artistic expressions enrich SIORA’s public realm, introducing sculptural installations influenced by Japanese aesthetics to enhance identity and transform every journey into an inspiring cultural experience.

Sustainability is embedded into SIORA’s design through wind, water, and light. Inspired by Japanese garden philosophy, these natural forces shape ventilation, comfort, and climate balance, elevating Dubai Islands living through thoughtful design and a purpose-driven coastal vision. This begins BEYOND’s multi-phase presence on Dubai Islands, elevating design-led waterfront living and shaping the future of Dubai’s coastline.

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Nexo Acquires Buenbit in Major Expansion Across Latin America

 BUENOS AIRES - Thursday, 11. December 2025 AETOSWire 

The acquisition combines Nexo’s comprehensive award-winning product portfolio with Buenbit’s CNV-registered operations and strong local expertise.

Global digital assets leader Nexo establishes Buenos Aires as its Latin American hub, supporting long-term investment and partnerships across Argentina, Peru, and Mexico.

Buenbit clients to gain access to Nexo’s full suite of products, top-tier security, and personalized client care.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nexo, the premier digital asset platform with $11 billion in assets under management, today announced its acquisition of Buenbit, one of Latin America’s most trusted and fastest-growing crypto platforms. This strategic transaction marks a milestone in Nexo’s global scaling, uniting the company’s advanced liquidity infrastructure and high-yield products with Buenbit’s deep local expertise and strong customer base.

Through the acquisition of Buenbit, a CNV-registered Virtual Asset Service Provider, Nexo cements its global footprint in the world’s most promising digital asset market – Latin America. Buenbit has become a cornerstone of crypto adoption in Argentina and Peru, known for its user-friendly platform, compliance-first approach, and innovative fiat-to-crypto solutions tailored to the region’s dynamic markets.

Bringing the platforms together

As a result of the acquisition, Buenbit clients will gain access to Nexo’s global suite of crypto wealth-building products, benefiting from top-tier security standards, high-yield earning opportunities, crypto-backed credit in markets where traditional lending is limited, along with personalized client care. With Nexo’s award-winning product suite, clients can trade more than 100 cryptocurrencies across 1,500+ pairs, use structured products such as Dual Investment, engage in advanced futures trading, and benefit from Nexo’s loyalty program powered by the $NEXO Token.

Antoni Trenchev, Co-founder, Nexo:

“Argentina has long been a proving ground for fintech innovation. By joining forces with a team that knows this market inside out, we’re taking a confident first step in bringing Nexo’s global resources to a local context. With Nexo’s scale and Buenbit’s relationships and experience, our innovative solutions will find fertile ground for exponential growth in the next 12 months.”

Federico Ogue, CEO, Buenbit:

“Partnering with Nexo is the natural next step in our evolution. We’ve proven that local insight and product breadth can drive innovation in Argentina, where preserving value is paramount. Now, with our community’s trust and Nexo’s global scale, we are ready to extend that impact across the region, empowering people to save, invest, and grow wealth in a stable, transparent, and regulated environment.”

The completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Building with strength and consistency

In Latin America, where inflation, volatility, and limited access to credit continue to undermine long-term savings, Nexo’s advantages come into sharper focus: consistent yields, crypto-backed credit that provides liquidity, along with intuitive tools for navigating the digital asset economy.

This acquisition lays the foundation for a region-wide footprint built on local alignment, product innovation, and the expertise required to unlock sustainable digital asset wealth in Latin America. As part of its multi-year strategy for the region, Nexo will develop Buenos Aires as a regional hub for future partnerships and investments across Argentina, Peru, and Mexico, reinforcing its position as a responsible global consolidator in the digital assets space.

About Nexo

Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.

Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 150 jurisdictions. With over $11 billion in AUM and over $371 billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high-yield flexible and fixed-term savings, crypto-backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long-lasting prosperity.

Official website: nexo.com

About Buenbit

Buenbit is a leading Latin American investing platform that allows users to save, invest, and access crypto markets through an intuitive, compliance-first experience. Over the years, Buenbit has processed more than USD 2 billion in volume, helping hundreds of thousands of users in Argentina and the region preserve and grow their wealth through crypto and equity investments, under a CNV-registered VASP framework.

Official website: buenbit.com

 

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