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Despite ongoing fears around tariffs and inflation, SymphonyAI’s newly released Grocery Sentiment Index (GSI) paints a surprisingly optimistic picture for the grocery sector in Q2 2025. The AI-driven index offers a fresh take on sentiment analysis by measuring real-world consumer behaviour rather than relying on traditional survey responses.Unlike conventional sentiment trackers that rely on what consumers say they plan to do, the GSI analyses actual purchasing data from 64 million households across the US, Europe, and Asia. This data covers over 600 million transactions and six billion individual product purchases. Developed using SymphonyAI’s proprietary AI technologies, the GSI offers a…

Designing seamless, secure, and user-friendly experiences in financial technology has always presented unique challenges. But with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more deeply embedded in the design process, the landscape of FinTech UX/UI is undergoing a major transformation. AI is unlocking smarter, faster, and more tailored experiences for users—while reshaping the very role of the designer.Devexperts, a software developer for capital market firms, recently delved into how AI is revolutionising UX/UI design services in FinTech.Designing for FinTech has always presented unique challenges. Financial applications differ from other types of apps because they involve greater complexity and risk. Unlike social or entertainment…

Foreign investment in China’s bond market has steadily increased, but international exposure to local government bonds (LGBs) remains limited. Despite accounting for 28% of China’s bond market by value, LGBs make up less than 1% of foreign holdings, as concerns around credit risk, liquidity and transparency continue to deter investors.LSEG recently delved into the potential investment opportunities in China’s local government bonds. While non-residents have shown greater confidence in Chinese government bonds (CGBs) and policy bank bonds—often seen as more liquid and safer options—LGBs have struggled to gain comparable traction. As of January 2025, offshore holdings were concentrated in CGBs and…

By Louis Jacobson and Loreben Tuquero | PolitifactPublished On 15 May 202515 May 2025The administration of US President Donald Trump says it has accepted a plane worth an estimated $400m from the state of Qatar. While Trump is president, the White House says it would be used as the new Air Force One, then it would go to Trump’s presidential library after his term ends. The aircraft would become the most expensive gift from a foreign government ever to a US elected official, ABC News reported. But some members of Congress say accepting it would be unconstitutional. When asked about the…

United States President Donald Trump has claimed Washington is nearing an agreement with Iran to resolve a long-running nuclear dispute, despite ongoing diplomatic hurdles. “We’re in very serious negotiations with Iran for long-term peace,” Trump said in Qatar during the second leg of his Gulf tour on Thursday, before heading to the United Arab Emirates. “We’re not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran,” he said. “I think we’re getting close to maybe doing a deal without having to do this.” Trump said he was basing his optimism on new statements by Iran. “You probably read today the…

American steel giant Nucor Corporation revealed on Wednesday that production has been disrupted due to a cyberattack. Nucor, which advertises itself as the largest steel manufacturer and recycler in North America, informed the SEC that it recently detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its IT systems. In response to the incident, the company took some systems offline and implemented other unspecified containment, remediation or recovery measures.  It has also informed law enforcement and called in outside cybersecurity experts to assist with the investigation.  “As of the date of this filing and in an abundance of caution, the Company…

Enterprise cybersecurity giant Proofpoint announced on Thursday that it’s acquiring Germany-based Hornetsecurity, a company specializing in Microsoft 365 security solutions. Financial terms of the deal have not been officially disclosed, but CNBC reported that Proofpoint is acquiring the European competitor for $1 billion. SecurityWeek has asked Proofpoint for confirmation on the amount, but the company did not immediately respond. SecurityWeek has learned that external sources close to the matter speculate that the deal size well exceeds $1 billion. Hornetsecurity provides Microsoft 365 security, email security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness solutions.  The company claims to have an international distribution…

The insurance industry is navigating a seismic shift, with insurers, brokers, and MGAs facing mounting challenges driven by environmental, legal, and technological changes. According to Jeff Heine, chief revenue officer at Novidea, these developments demand a forward-looking, data-driven approach to risk management.In a recent interview, Heine shared insights into how industry professionals can position themselves for long-term resilience in this fast-evolving market.The critical role of technology in insurance operationsTechnology is now central to insurance operations, enabling firms to address emerging risks and improve distribution. However, Heine notes that true benefits arise only when companies move beyond legacy systems. Fragmented data…

The role of artificial intelligence in regulatory compliance is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a necessity. According to 4CRisk.ai, despite this, many compliance professionals are still grappling with the question, “how do I use AI?” The real challenge for organisations is not whether to adopt AI but how and when. While AI-powered tools are rapidly becoming critical to the effectiveness of compliance programmes, not all solutions are created equal.Public large language models (LLMs) introduce serious data privacy risks and reliability issues. In contrast, 4CRisk’s private, domain-specific language models keep sensitive data within organisational boundaries and eliminate the risks of hallucinations…

It was one of US President Donald Trump’s most ambitious executive orders, and it came just hours after he took office for his second term: ending the United States’ policy of birthright citizenship that has lasted for more than a century. And just three days after Trump issued the order, a federal judge in Washington state blocked the decree from going into effect. In the months that followed, two other federal judges joined in issuing nationwide injunctions. On Thursday, the issue will reach the US Supreme Court, with the 6-3 conservative dominated bench set to hear oral arguments in the…