Daily Archives: 18, February 2026

Novartis Reports Strong Phase III Results for Remibrutinib and Moves Closer to First Targeted Therapy for Chronic Inducible Urticaria

(IN BRIEF) Novartis announced positive Phase III results from the RemIND trial showing that the oral BTK inhibitor remibrutinib achieved significantly higher complete response rates than placebo in three major forms of chronic inducible urticaria. The treatment demonstrated good tolerability … Read the full press release

Nagarro Partners with CARTO to Bring Geospatial Context into Enterprise AI and Transform How Global Organizations Make Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and CARTO have formed a partnership to integrate geospatial analytics into enterprise AI environments, enabling companies to incorporate real-time location context into operational and strategic decision-making. Nagarro will lead the design and deployment of solutions that embed … Read the full press release

Talanx AG Takes Full Ownership of Warta and TU Europa Following Amicable Conclusion of Meiji Yasuda Partnership and Expands Strategic Focus on Poland

(IN BRIEF) Talanx AG and Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company have mutually ended their strategic partnership as of the end of 2025, with Talanx completing the purchase of Meiji Yasuda’s remaining stakes in Polish insurers Warta and TU Europa in … Read the full press release

Axel Springer Divests Consulting Arm as Leadership Team Takes Full Ownership to Drive Next Growth Phase

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer hy GmbH is becoming an independent, partner-owned consultancy under the name hy Consulting after its leadership team acquired all shares through a management buy-out. The new structure allows the firm to operate autonomously while maintaining its … Read the full press release

Co-op Introduces Collaborative Framework to Guide Organisations in Building Fairer and More Inclusive Workplaces

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has launched a free Gender Pay Gap Toolkit with WiHTL & DiR to help organisations move from reporting disparities to implementing concrete actions that support pay equity. The resource provides guidance on identifying the causes of gender … Read the full press release

CDP Assessment Highlights Continental’s Commitment to Renewable Energy Sustainable Materials and Water Conservation

(IN BRIEF) Continental has earned an “A-” rating from CDP for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts, alongside a continued “B” rating in water management, highlighting sustained progress in sustainability performance. The recognition reflects the company’s use of renewable … Read the full press release

International Award Highlights BBVA’s Expanding Role in Supporting Corporate Trade and Supply Chain Finance

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named Best Trade Finance Bank in Latin America by Global Finance for the fourth year in a row, reflecting its strong regional network, digital innovation and comprehensive support for companies engaged in international trade. The … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Professor Mahroo Eftekhari Awarded ASHRAE Fellowship and Elected Vice President of Global Engineering Society

(IN BRIEF) Professor Mahroo Eftekhari of Loughborough University has been awarded an ASHRAE Fellowship, recognising her significant contributions to building services engineering and sustainable built environment research. Announced at the ASHRAE Winter Conference, where she was also elected Vice President, … Read the full press release

Roche Appoints Mark Dawson to Lead Pharma Research and Early Development and Strengthen Innovation Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Roche has appointed physician-scientist Mark Dawson as Head of Pharma Research and Early Development, effective 1 May 2026, with the role based in Basel and including membership on the Enlarged Corporate Executive Committee. Dawson brings extensive expertise in … Read the full press release

Experienced Rail Industry Executive to Strengthen Alstom’s Market Position and Operations in the Dutch Mobility Sector

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Kees van der Snel as Country Managing Director Netherlands, effective 1 March 2026, bringing more than 30 years of industrial and rail-sector experience to the role. Having previously held leadership positions at Alstom and Bombardier, … Read the full press release

AI Driven Discovery Venture from University of Liverpool Targets Breakthroughs in Electronics and Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool spin-out Apoello has secured £470,000 in pre-seed investment to commercialise an AI-enabled platform designed to transform how new materials are discovered. Backed by SFC Capital, the British Business Bank and the University itself, the company … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €30 Million Financing to Support Thessaloniki’s Climate Neutrality and Urban Transformation Agenda

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €30 million in financing for Thessaloniki to implement its 2025–2030 investment programme and advance its Climate Neutrality Plan. The funding will support sustainable mobility, energy-efficient municipal infrastructure, upgraded public spaces, and resilience-focused … Read the full press release

Glencore Secures Land Access Agreement with Gécamines to Extend Kamoto Copper Operations and Support Long Term Production Growth

(IN BRIEF) Glencore has reached an agreement with Gécamines granting Kamoto Copper Company access to additional land through long-term mining titles and leases, enabling infrastructure expansion, improved ore recovery, and an extension of the mine’s operational lifespan. The deal supports … Read the full press release

ATLAS Prototype Demonstrates Modular Autonomous Support for Armoured Forces as BAE Systems Expands Next Generation Defence Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully trialled its ATLAS uncrewed ground vehicle, demonstrating advanced autonomous functions ranging from remote control to full obstacle-aware navigation. Developed as a modular combat support platform, ATLAS is intended to operate alongside crewed armoured vehicles, … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between LSEG and Standard Chartered Enhances Market Data Integration and Strengthens Regulatory Ready Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Standard Chartered have launched a multi-year collaboration that enables the bank to adopt LSEG’s multi-asset data, analytics, and news services at an enterprise level through a unified governance and delivery model. The agreement focuses on consolidating … Read the full press release

A Terror Group: Defunct or Active? The Contradiction Inside the UN Security Council

(IN BRIEF) Evidence recorded in 2025–2026 challenges claims that Jaish-e-Mohammed has been dissolved, with a UN monitoring report linking the group to a November 2025 attack in New Delhi and noting organisational developments such as the creation of a women’s … Read the full press release