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FX Risk: How to Manage Speed and Operational Resilience
At Sibos 2026, CLS Group’s Deborah Hrvatin discusses the ways that banks can navigate FX risk, AI adoption, and the shift to 24/7 instant payments.
US Air Force pilots used malware-laden USB drives to plan Afghanistan missions
The term military intelligence seems like an oxymoron in this case
Legal Aid Agency hackers made off with records dating back to 1978
Nearly 50 years of data caught up in breach, with probation service records also among the haul
VitalityLife launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ dynamic underwriting benefit
VitalityLife has today (15 October) launched a new dynamic underwriting benefit, which the insurer has described as the "first of its kind". The benefit has been designed to recognise that a person’s health and risk can change over time and enables their life insurance premiums
Metropolitan Police's unchecked use of shoplifting platform lands force in trouble with data watchdog
Officers unlawfully uploaded 179 people's details to Auror without required privacy checks or corporate approval
B&Q expands Deliveroo partnership and launches same-day trade delivery service
B&Q has expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores nationwide and launched a new same-day delivery service for trade customers.
CISA adds 9.8-rated Cisco CVE to KEV straight after disclosure
CVE-2026-76519 affects Cisco Secure Email Gateway, allowing a remote, unauthenticated attacker to write arbritary files.
Vitality expands Boots partnership to offer GP services on the high street
Vitality has announced a series of enhancements to its health insurance plans, including an expanded partnership with Boots to provide GP consultations and other healthcare services on the high street.
OpenAI claims 100-plus secret files followed ex-employee back to Apple
ChatGPT maker turns tables in Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, claiming confidential hardware plans made their way back to Cupertino
A tweet called out CoreWeave's debt, then its stock dropped 15%
A single "yikes" apparently brought neocloud share prices down more than 10%...
Jupiter’s CCLA business hit by further £500m withdrawals
Jupiter Fund Management's CCLA business suffered £500m in net outflows during the third quarter of 2026, despite a return to positive client flows across the wider group.
Japanese consortium bets on building bobbing bit barns
Four firms believe server farms on barges in ports will help solve the problem of finding suitable sites
AI is writing patches, how much should we trust them?
AI-generated patches are helping defenders address a tsunami of vulnerabilities, but they come with their own challenges.
UK keeps AI safeguards in the maybe pile for Cyber Security BIll
Officials say amendments remain under consideration despite minister's pledge to act
Royal Navy goes fishing for suppliers to build its Type 93 robot submarine
Preliminary notice seeks XLUUV builders, payload makers and AI developers, with Excalibur and Herne the obvious candidates
Oakglen Wealth enters financial planning market with Aurea deal
Oakglen is set to expand its UK offering beyond wealth management to include financial planning services after receiving regulatory approval for its acquisition of Aurea.
Wayfair and Appliances Direct hit with £6m fines over ‘misleading’ sales tactics
Wayfair and Appliances Direct have been fined a combined £6 million by the Competition and Markets Authority for ‘misleading customers with time-limited offers’.
Pop Mart to open first Newcastle store at Eldon Square
Pop Mart is opening a new store at Eldon Square shopping centre on 16 October, with the site marking the brand’s first Newcastle shop.
The Morning Briefing: Oakglen Wealth enters financial planning market; GDP figures spark interest rate rise fears
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Emerging Risks in the Fx Market: Navigating Uncertainty and Innovation
At Sibos 2026, CLS Chief Risk Officer Deborah Hrvatin discusses the evolving risk landscape in the FX market, exploring how financial institutions can strengthen operational resilience while navigating geopolitical uncertainty, new technologies and market innovation.
Michelle Davies on how Lewis Hamilton content series encourages viewers to ‘stay curious’
The series, ‘Rest Day with Lewis Hamilton’, sees the driver converse with other athletes across different disciplines and take part in several different challenges.
The marketplace rulebook: what tougher regulation could mean for sellers and brands
Online marketplaces have transformed the way brands reach consumers, but the model is increasingly coming under regulatory scrutiny. From VAT collection and tax reporting to product safety and consumer protection, the rules governing platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Vinted, Etsy…
Spanish banks arrange syndicated finance on blockchain
Two Spanish banks, Santander and BBVA, and utility company Iberdrola, are claiming a blockchain first after arranging a syndicated financing facility executed through a blockchain platform
WATCH: Debenhams reveals 2026 Christmas ad
Debenhams has become the first retailer to launch a 2026 Christmas advert, using famous faces to build festive momentum around its online proposition. The advert features actors Emily Atack and Mathew Horne alongside singer Gabrielle.
Retail takes the spotlight at spectacular inaugural RG Retail Excellence Awards
An iconic London venue, an electric atmosphere, a star-studded host and the biggest names in retail. The first-ever RG Retail Excellence Awards delivered a night to remember. Shakespeare’s Globe has seen its fair share of drama.
The Smarter Path to Managing Payment Modernisation
At Sibos 2026, RedCompass Labs’ Robert Coakley reveals how banks can manage payment modernisation complexity by leveraging the ecosystem and AI.
GMB slams Deliveroo’s robot delivery rollout over fears for workers
GMB has criticised Deliveroo’s plans to introduce autonomous delivery robots in Nottingham, warning that investment in technology ‘should not come at the expense of its riders’.
Moss reopens refurbished Jermyn Street flagship as it eyes further store revamps
Moss has reopened its refurbished Jermyn Street flagship in London, as part of a wider investment in its store estate. It has transformed its original store at 103-105 Jermyn Street into a 2,277 sq ft retail space, following a temporary relocation while refurbishment work took…