MilliporeSigma, Washington University Sign MoU to Boost Scientific Research Collaboration

MilliporeSigma, Washington University Sign MoU to Boost Scientific Research Collaboration

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The agreement marks the next chapter in a nearly century-long partnership dedicated to advancing scientific research and innovation. The […]

Ex-Ameriprise Advisors Start New RIA, Laurel Oak Wealth Management

Ex-Ameriprise Advisors Start New RIA, Laurel Oak Wealth Management

A team of five New Jersey-based financial advisors who previously managed more than USD 2.3 billion in client assets has launched Laurel Oak Wealth Management, a new independent registered investment advisory firm. The firm delivers personalised financial planning and investment management to clients across the U.S. Founded by industry veterans Christopher Heiser, Robert Andreacchio, Louis LaSelva, […]

Jupiter Intelligence Sets New Benchmark for Investment-Grade Climate Analytics

Jupiter Intelligence Sets New Benchmark for Investment-Grade Climate Analytics

Jupiter Intelligence, one of the trusted leaders in climate risk analytics, announced major platform integrations that establish a new standard for investment-grade climate intelligence on July 23. The enhanced ClimateScore Global platform now empowers institutional investors and financial institutions to move beyond climate risk awareness to drive active resilience planning with quantifiable, ROI-driven insights. As climate change […]

Mintegral Unveils IAP ROAS Optimisation to Help Developers Drive High-Value Users and Revenue

Mintegral Unveils IAP ROAS Optimisation to Help Developers Drive High-Value Users and Revenue

Mintegral, one of the leading programmatic advertising platforms, announced the official launch of its In-App Purchase Return on Ad Spend (IAP ROAS) optimisation model on July 23. This new feature enables mobile app developers to acquire high-value, paying users with greater precision, efficiency, and profitability. Mintegral’s IAP ROAS optimisation model is designed to help apps […]

ATOBA Energy and Air Moana Partnership to Accelerate SAF Rollout in French Polynesia

ATOBA Energy and Air Moana Partnership to Accelerate SAF Rollout in French Polynesia

ATOBA Energy and Air Moana have signed an agreement to implement scalable solutions for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).This strategic collaboration aims to ensure long-term SAF availability while supporting local initiatives to develop sustainable fuel production in Tahiti. It marks a major step forward in the decarbonization of aviation in the Pacific region. […]

KIOXIA Unveils the First 245.76 TB NVMe SSD Optimised for Generative AI Workloads

KIOXIA Unveils the First 245.76 TB NVMe SSD Optimised for Generative AI Workloads

KIOXIA America, Inc. has expanded its high-capacity KIOXIA LC9 Series enterprise SSD lineup by introducing the industry’s first 245.76 terabyte (TB) NVMe SSD in a 2.5-inch and Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E3.L form factor. This new capacity and form factor option complements the previously announced 122.88 TB (2.5-inch) model and is purpose-built for the performance and […]

Accenture Expands Banking Services in Malaysia with Aristal Acquisition

Accenture Expands Banking Services in Malaysia with Aristal Acquisition

Accenture has acquired Aristal, a Malaysia-based consulting and digital transformation firm with deep expertise in financial services—marking Accenture’s first banking-focused acquisition in the country. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s talent and capabilities to help banks in Malaysia upgrade their core systems, improve operations, and manage large-scale changes like mergers and system transitions. Founded in 2006, Aristal is recognised for […]

Tigo Energy Expands Czech Solar-Plus-Storage Portfolio, Builds on MLPE Success

Tigo Energy Expands Czech Solar-Plus-Storage Portfolio, Builds on MLPE Success

Tigo Energy, Inc., one of the leading providers of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, announced that the Company’s entire portfolio of three-phase Tigo EI Inverters has successfully passed the certification tests for compliance with the PPDS P4 requirements in the Czech Republic, on July 21. Compliance with PPDS P4, formally known as Distribution System […]

CDB Aviation and Loong Air Execute Lease Deal for Six A321neo Aircraft

CDB Aviation and Loong Air Execute Lease Deal for Six A321neo Aircraft

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”), announced the execution of new lease agreements for six Airbus A321neo aircraft with its Chinese airline customer, Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd. (“Loong Air”). The Hangzhou-headquartered carrier is expected to take delivery of the aircraft in 2027 from […]

What are the benefits of defined benefit pensions?

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Do you have a defined benefit (DB) pension? Maybe you’re considering getting a job in the public sector, where defined benefit pension schemes are more common, but you’re not too sure what they involve. In short, such a scheme offers a payout depending on your final salary, as well as your years of employment. In […]