The Australian games industry is in a period of remarkable growth, proving itself to be a burgeoning powerhouse on the global scene. Not merely an amusement pastime anymore, the gaming world has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with Australia rapidly making a name for itself. This article provides an overview of Australia’s vibrant games industry,…
AMD to invest $400 million in India, build largest design center in Bengaluru
The U.S. chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced that it will invest around $400 million in India over the next five years and will establish its largest design center in the country in the tech hub of Bengaluru. The announcement was made by AMD’s Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster at the India Semiconductor Association’s…
Why British Gas is Still the UK’s Largest Energy Provider
British Gas has been and still is the largest energy provider in the UK, supplying both electricity and gas to over seven million homes. British Gas remains on top of the rising energy crisis, and people are looking for cheaper energy and gas rates. You can check the latest rates from this supplier and compare…
Sanofi to acquire Qunol, a leading U.S. brand in health & wellness
PARIS, FRANCE: Sanofi announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ownership of Qunol, a U.S.-based, market-leading brand in health & wellness, focusing on the active ‘healthy aging’ segment. Qunol offers CoQ10 and Turmeric products that support heart health and joint health, respectively. These products are backed by science literature and…
Allfunds to acquire local paying agent business of Iccrea Banca in Italy
AMSTERDAM: Allfunds Group plc (Allfunds), one of the world’s leading B2B WealthTech platforms for the fund industry, and Iccrea Banca, the parent company of Gruppo BCC Iccrea, the largest Italian cooperative banking group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding by which Allfunds will acquire Iccrea Banca’s local paying agent business, with a related exclusivity agreement….
Bravura Solutions appoints Andrew Russell as CEO
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Bravura Solutions Limited (Bravura), a leading provider of software solutions for the wealth management, life insurance and funds administration industries, today announced that Andrew Russell has been appointed as Group CEO and Managing Director effective immediately. Mr Russell has been Interim CEO since 19 June 2023, while the Board undertook a global external…
AFC Energy & Speedy Hire to launch dedicated hydrogen powered generator plant hire business
LONDON, UK: AFC Energy plc, a leading provider of hydrogen powered generator technologies, and Speedy Hire Plc, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire services company, announced the proposed launch of a dedicated hydrogen powered generator plant hire business. This collaboration, which follows the successful launch of AFC Energy’s H-Power Generators last year, will provide…
Molten Ventures launches Irish focused fund to back high-growth tech companies
LONDON, UK: Molten Ventures plc (Molten), a leading venture capital firm investing in and developing high-growth digital technology businesses, today announces the launch of its Irish focused fund, with investment from existing Molten shareholder Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), to back high-growth technology companies whose core activities, management and expertise are located in the Republic…
Bio-Gene Technology appoints new Managing Director and CEO
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Bio-Gene Technology Limited (Bio-Gene), an agtech development company enabling the next generation of novel insecticides, has announced the appointment of Mr Tim Grogan as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 28th August 2023. Mr Grogan will replace Mr Richard Jagger, who will formally resign as the current Managing…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on July 28, 2023
LONDON: The latest exchange rates for GBP against major currencies such as USD, EUR, JPY, AUD and more. Stay up-to-date on the latest fluctuations and trends in the GBP-exchange market. According to www.exchangerates.org.uk: GBP-EUR 1.1654 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.2785 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.0738 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.9178 Pounds to Australian…
OMV Petrom to build 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric cars in Romania, Slovakia and Hungary
LONDON, UK: OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in South-East Europe, has announced a project that will connect the region with a network of ultra-fast charging stations for electric cars along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The project, which has received approval for a European funding contract with the European Executive Agency for Climate,…
Mastercard bans marijuana transactions on its debit cards
Mastercard, one of the world’s largest payment networks, has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, citing the federal illegality of cannabis in the United States. The move affects cannabis merchants and customers in several states where marijuana is legal for medical or recreational purposes, but who face difficulties accessing…