Munich, Germany: BMW Group and AirConsole, a gaming platform that allows users to play games on their smartphones using their car’s display, have announced a partnership to bring casual gaming to BMW vehicles. The partnership will see the AirConsole app integrated into the BMW Curved Display, which is a 12.3-inch touchscreen display located in the…
Actual Experience plc appoints Iain McCready as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON, UK: Actual Experience plc (AIM: ACT), the analytics-as-a-service company, announced Iain McCready has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will join the board of the Company as an Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2023, subject to the completion of customary due diligence being carried out by the Company’s Nominated Adviser….
Manchester City opens new club shop at Manchester Arndale
Manchester City fans have a new destination to shop for their favourite team’s merchandise, as the Premier League champions have opened a new club shop at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre today. The club has taken over a former Pink unit at the scheme, which will offer a range of products from team kits and…
Export Council of Australia partners with TradeWindow to boost digital trade solutions
AUCKLAND, NZ: The Export Council of Australia (ECA), the peak body for exporters in Australia, has agreed to a partnership with TradeWindow, a New Zealand-based software company that provides digital solutions for trade. TradeWindow’s CEO AJ Smith sees an opportunity for TradeWindow and ECA to set the pace for the uptake of digital solutions for…
Blaze Minerals strikes lithium deal in Ontario’s ‘Electric Avenue’
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Blaze Minerals Limited (ASX: BLZ) , an exploration company focused on gold and base metals in Western Australia, has announced a new venture into the lithium space by signing a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Exiro Minerals Corporation to acquire 100% of the North Spirit Lithium Project located in Ontario, Canada. The North…
Acrow acquires Heinrich’s formwork system in $12m deal
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Acrow, a leading provider of construction solutions in the industry, has announced the acquisition of Heinrich’s Ishebeck Formwork Panel System, a renowned formwork system used for in situ concrete projects. The asset-only purchase, valued at up to $12m, is part of Acrow’s strategic investments that drive growth and enhance its market position. The…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on May 26, 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 1.1485 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.2332 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.0323 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.8929 Pounds to Australian…
Starling Bank CEO Anne Boden to step down after record profit
Anne Boden, the founder and chief executive of Starling Bank, one of Britain’s fastest-growing challenger lenders, has announced that she will step down from her role next month. Boden, who owns 4.9% of Starling, said she was leaving to avoid any conflict of interest between being a large shareholder and chief executive. She will be…
Gold prices today – May 25, 2023
As of today, May 25, 2023, the price of gold is trading at $1,962.55 per ounce. This is a decrease of 0.2% from yesterday’s price of $1,964.70 per ounce. The price of gold has been on a downward trend since reaching an all-time high of $2,075.72 per ounce in August 2020. There are a number…
ASX to sell its stake in Yieldbroker to Tradeweb
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: ASX has announced that it has agreed to sell its 43% stake in Yieldbroker, an Australian electronic fixed income trading platform, to Tradeweb, a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit and money markets. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions, is expected to generate around A$55 million…
Cryptocurrency prices fall as war in Ukraine and rising interest rates weigh
The cryptocurrency market is in a state of flux today, with prices falling across the board. The main reason for the decline is the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has created uncertainty in the global markets. Investors are selling risky assets like cryptocurrencies as a result. Another reason for the decline is the rising interest…
Clean energy to attract over $1.7 trillion of investment in 2023, IEA says
Global investment in energy is slated to hit roughly $2.8 trillion in 2023, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), with over $1.7 trillion of that set to go on clean energy technologies such as EVs, renewables and storage. In a sign of how the energy transition is progressing, the IEA’s…