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Two J.C. Flowers managing directors join Niyam Group's board, deepening the private-equity firm's backing of the Indian reinsurer based in GIFT City.
83% of EU crypto firms still lack MiCA licences as the July 1 deadline hits. ESMA's register is public. Users on unlicensed platforms face service suspension and wind-downs.
The CLARITY Act's anti-CBDC provision bars a US digital dollar, directly protecting private stablecoins like USDC and RLUSD from a sovereign rival.
FundBank rebrands to IRACE Digital, acquires Cayman bank Tenet, hires ex-Zodia CEO John Cronin. The institutional banking play aims to unify fiat and crypto operations under one regulated platform.
The rupee erased an early gain to close at 94.54 after renewed US-Iran hostilities dented risk appetite and reversed positive flows from oil and foreign inflows.
Gulf Insurance Group shares touched a 52-week high June 29. The Saudi insurer is riding sector growth and a strong TASI. Next up: earnings and volume confirmation.
Galaxy Research cut its CLARITY Act passage odds to 50% from 60%, citing a crowded Senate calendar and stalled legislative progress. The firm sees procedural hurdles outweighing policy disputes.
Broker projects 34% disbursement growth for Aptus Value with stable spreads and contained credit costs. Increased competition in core geographies could pressure margins.
JPMorgan cut its AUGO target to $104.50 but kept an Overweight rating. The project ramp and gold prices will resolve the gap with AlphaScala's Weak quant score.
Gander Social exits beta on Canada Day with 18,000 members, 2,500+ investors, and a pitch for sovereign, privacy-first social media. CEO Ben Waldman cites US annexation threats and data control as inspiration.
Four block trades crossed Tadawul Monday at SAR 21.4 million, signaling institutional repositioning. The deals come amid a quiet stretch for Saudi equities, with traders watching for follow-up activity.
Vertical Aerospace picked Astronics to supply Valo eVTOL power distribution, removing a certification risk. Stock rose 2.8% on thin volume. Type certification remains targeted for 2026.
Geoswift and SKUx launched a programmable stablecoin commerce network, aiming to bridge digital assets with merchant checkout via real-time settlement and embedded spending rules.
DRC shareholders approved a 75% capital increase via bonus shares, capitalizing SAR 12.66 million from retained earnings. The stock price will adjust on ex-date with a factor of roughly 0.57.
The dollar eased from a one-year high on month-end profit-taking but the pullback stayed shallow. Focus shifts to May payrolls. Technical support at 100.60 could define the next leg higher.
Securitize expects to close its SPAC merger July 1 and list on NYSE under SECZ on July 2. Fewer than 30% of CEPT shares were redeemed, locking in $400 million.
Oil climbs back above $69 after US-Iran truce. US 10-year yield bounces from 3-month low. Euro, sterling, yen hold narrow ranges. US jobs data ahead Thursday.
SEDCO Capital REIT signs non-binding MoU for SAR 707M Riyadh office tower, signaling a push into prime commercial assets amid strong Saudi demand.
Father's Day on June 21 drove online sales up £40m in the UK, the latest micro peak in a retail calendar shifting from seasonal spikes to frequent short bursts.
APICO shareholders approved a 15% cash dividend for 2025, signaling confidence in cash flows. The payout awaits regulatory clearance and a record date.
SARCO completed regulatory procedures to acquire a stake in Global Waste Solutions. The deal expands the refiner's environmental services footprint.
Bipartisan support, closing calendar: CLARITY Act's fate hinges on Senate floor time before the August recess. Miss it and enactment slips to mid-2027.
Alwasail Industrial accepted CEO Abdul Kader Almushekih's resignation for personal reasons, effective July 31. The board now faces a succession decision.
Mexco Energy (MXC) posted a 24% drop in fiscal 2026 net income to $1.3 million as oil prices fell. The Permian Basin driller plans 33 horizontal wells in the current fiscal year.
Bunker Hill Mining produced first concentrate from its Idaho mine after 45 years. The next test is reaching commercial production by year-end 2026, which will determine operating guidance and stock valuation.
BPCL, Shell and Tiki Tar formed a JV to supply advanced bitumen for India's highway programme. The venture's six-plant network and Shell's technology position it for large contracts, with first tender wins as the real test.
Alistair Croll's Envoi creates a digital twin of conferences where AI agents build connections weeks before the event. Startupfest next month is the first test.
Thai central bank's baht stablecoin design study nears completion. Full-reserve requirement, public hearings by year-end, regulations in early 2027. Initial use limited to interbank settlements.
Masar sold two reserved land plots in Zone 1 of its Masar Destination project for SAR 462.1M. First plot: SAR 260.97M. Second: SAR 201.14M. The sale was announced.
Constellium sells its Changchun automotive structures joint venture to a Chinese buyer, exiting a 200-person plant as it sharpens focus under Vision 2028. Terms undisclosed.