Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY in Q1 2026 in Net Profit to QAR 333 Mn

Strong performance reflects sustained upward momentum driven by international expansion and operational efficiency Digital transformation initiatives in automation and artificial intelligence enhanced productivity, governance, and cost optimization DOHA, Qatar–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 30, 2026 Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 333 million, marking a […]

JPMorganChase Named First-Ever Global Banking Partner of the Olympic Games

International Olympic Committee and JPMorganChase Announce Landmark Global Olympic Partnership NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 28, 2026 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and JPMorganChase today announced a landmark Worldwide Olympic Partnership, making JPMorganChase the first Global Banking Partner in Olympic history. The partnership includes the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28 Games) and the French […]

Saudi Fund for Development Signs USD 15 Million Agreement with the Republic of Palau to Drive Local Economic Growth

NGERULMUD, Palau–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 07, 2026 The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today signed a USD 15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking the Fund’s first-ever development partnership in the Pacific island nation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260406306007/en/ Saudi Fund for Development Signs USD 15 Million […]

Starr Completes Acquisition of IQUW Group

NEW YORK & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 23, 2026 Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader, more diversified specialty (re)insurance platform with enhanced capabilities across the London market, Bermuda and UK retail motor. The combined Starr business now serves more clients and brokers […]

2PointZero Group Completes Majority Acquisition in Italy-Based ISEM Packaging Group for AED 704 Million

Transaction results in 60.8% ownership by 2PointZero Packaging becomes the sixth consumer-focused vertical with ISEM as an anchor ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 06, 2026 2PointZero Group PJSC (ADX: 2PointZero), a next-generation investment powerhouse focused on energy and consumer sectors, announced today that it has formally completed the transaction to acquire a majority position […]

Ben Hart Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia Private Capital Advisory

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 23, 2026 Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Ben Hart has joined the firm as a senior managing director and head of its Asia Private Capital Advisory (PCA) division. Based in Singapore, Mr. Hart will oversee Evercore PCA’s activities across the Asia-Pacific region and work closely with the global PCA team to […]

PT Valbury Asia Futures Launches US Stock Trading with Alpaca Increasing Access for Investors

NEW YORK & JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 21, 2026 PT Valbury Asia Futures (“Valbury”), a leading Indonesian brokerage company with 30 years of experience in forex and commodity trading, today announced the launch of US stock trading. This launch is powered by Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to options, stocks, ETFs, […]

Abu Dhabi Launches FIDA Cluster to Shape the Next Generation of Financial and Investment Solutions

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 11, 2025 Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate the development of next-generation financial and investment solutions and expand the emirate’s role as a global capital hub. Spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi […]

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

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 11, 2025 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 […]

CTBC Holding President Rachael Kao Highlights Global Strategy at Financial Times Summit as Taiwan’s Only Representative

TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 08, 2025 CTBC Financial Holding once again stepped onto the international stage as the “Global Banking Summit 2025,” hosted by the Financial Times and The Banker, brought together global financial leaders in London from December 2 to 4. CTBC Holding President Rachael Kao joined the “CEO Keynote interview” on December 4 to […]

GoTyme Bank Launches Crypto Trading in the Philippines in Partnership with Alpaca

SAN MATEO, Calif. & MANILA, Philippines–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 08, 2025 GoTyme Bank, the fastest-growing bank in the Philippines and a joint venture between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme Group, announced the launch of its cryptocurrency investment feature. This launch was made possible in partnership with Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to […]