August 20, 2026

Sintana Energy to acquire 44% stake in Maravilla Oil and Gas

Sintana Energy has entered definitive agreements to acquire a 44% interest in Maravilla Oil and Gas for US$6.5 million, providing the company with an indirect 35% interest in Namibia’s offshore..

Cerillion looks to AI as the next BSS/OSS growth driver

Cerillion sees AI services creating a new billing and partner-management opportunity as telecom operators move beyond connectivity and begin packaging services from multiple AI providers...

Equipmake advances bus electrification with integrated drivetrain systems

Equipmake's integrated approach to bus electrification focuses on matching batteries, drivetrains, charging and control systems to the real-world demands of passenger transport...

Thor Energy advances South Australian hydrogen strategy towards 2027 drilling

Thor Energy is preparing seismic work at HY-Range as it moves its South Australian natural hydrogen exploration programme towards potential drilling in 2027...

Equinor enters Namibia’s Orange Basin as major oil groups build exploration exposure

Equinor is entering Namibia’s Orange Basin through a 17.4% interest in Chevron-operated PEL 90, gaining exposure to a major offshore exploration area ahead of planned drilling in 2026...

RECI positions for new European real estate credit opportunities as capital is recycled

RECI is recycling capital into first-position secured real estate loans while maintaining cash reserves and a pipeline of opportunities across the UK and Europe...

Ratio moves closer to adding Pharos Energy’s Egypt and Vietnam assets

Ratio is moving closer to acquiring Pharos Energy after improving its offer, putting Pharos’s producing assets and growth opportunities in Egypt and Vietnam at the centre of the proposed combination...

Finseta positions payments platform for maritime growth

Finseta is building its maritime offering around multi-currency accounts, international payments, corporate cards and tighter fleet spending control...

Device Authority targets cyber resilience opportunity at TechWorks Summit 2026

Device Authority will focus on continuous IoT and OT compliance, AI and quantum risk at TechWorks Summit 2026 as it strengthens its position in connected-device security...

Hays FY26 profit rises as momentum strategy drives cost savings

Hays reported a 3% like-for-like increase in pre-exceptional operating profit to £48.6 million despite an 8% decline in net fees, supported by productivity gains and £50 million of annualised structural..

Vanessa Olver to resign from Investec boards ahead of executive role

Investec Plc says Vanessa Olver plans to leave the boards in 2027 after taking an executive role outside the group...

Cloudified Holdings outlines PowerPlay commercial progress and new revenue agreements

Cloudified Holdings has provided an update on PowerPlay Media's commercial agreements, including distribution, monetisation and event-related revenue opportunities...

Temple Bar Investment Trust reports 5.4% NAV return in first half of 2026

Temple Bar Investment Trust has reported half-year results, including NAV total return of 5.4% and a second interim dividend of 3.90p per share...

Global Opportunities Trust reports 1.5% NAV total return for first half of 2026

Global Opportunities Trust reported positive half-year returns, a wider discount to NAV, and provided an updated outlook and portfolio review...

JD Sports cuts FY27 profit guidance as Q2 sales decline

JD Sports Fashion reported a tough second quarter, with group organic sales down 1.3% and like-for-like sales down 3.1% as footwear remained weak in a promotional market. North America was..
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August 20, 2026

Sintana Energy to acquire 44% stake in Maravilla Oil and Gas

Sintana Energy has entered definitive agreements to acquire a 44% interest in Maravilla Oil and Gas for US$6.5 million, providing the company with an indirect 35% interest in Namibia’s offshore PEL 37 licence in the Walvis Basin...

Cerillion looks to AI as the next BSS/OSS growth driver

Cerillion sees AI services creating a new billing and partner-management opportunity as telecom operators move beyond connectivity and begin packaging services from multiple AI providers...

Equipmake advances bus electrification with integrated drivetrain systems

Equipmake's integrated approach to bus electrification focuses on matching batteries, drivetrains, charging and control systems to the real-world demands of passenger transport...

Thor Energy advances South Australian hydrogen strategy towards 2027 drilling

Thor Energy is preparing seismic work at HY-Range as it moves its South Australian natural hydrogen exploration programme towards potential drilling in 2027...

Equinor enters Namibia’s Orange Basin as major oil groups build exploration exposure

Equinor is entering Namibia’s Orange Basin through a 17.4% interest in Chevron-operated PEL 90, gaining exposure to a major offshore exploration area ahead of planned drilling in 2026...

RECI positions for new European real estate credit opportunities as capital is recycled

RECI is recycling capital into first-position secured real estate loans while maintaining cash reserves and a pipeline of opportunities across the UK and Europe...

Ratio moves closer to adding Pharos Energy’s Egypt and Vietnam assets

Ratio is moving closer to acquiring Pharos Energy after improving its offer, putting Pharos’s producing assets and growth opportunities in Egypt and Vietnam at the centre of the proposed combination...

Finseta positions payments platform for maritime growth

Finseta is building its maritime offering around multi-currency accounts, international payments, corporate cards and tighter fleet spending control...

Device Authority targets cyber resilience opportunity at TechWorks Summit 2026

Device Authority will focus on continuous IoT and OT compliance, AI and quantum risk at TechWorks Summit 2026 as it strengthens its position in connected-device security...

Hays FY26 profit rises as momentum strategy drives cost savings

Hays reported a 3% like-for-like increase in pre-exceptional operating profit to £48.6 million despite an 8% decline in net fees, supported by productivity gains and £50 million of annualised structural cost savings. The group also launched its Momentum strategy and proposed a full-year dividend of 0.44 pence per share...

Vanessa Olver to resign from Investec boards ahead of executive role

Investec Plc says Vanessa Olver plans to leave the boards in 2027 after taking an executive role outside the group...

Cloudified Holdings outlines PowerPlay commercial progress and new revenue agreements

Cloudified Holdings has provided an update on PowerPlay Media's commercial agreements, including distribution, monetisation and event-related revenue opportunities...

Temple Bar Investment Trust reports 5.4% NAV return in first half of 2026

Temple Bar Investment Trust has reported half-year results, including NAV total return of 5.4% and a second interim dividend of 3.90p per share...

Global Opportunities Trust reports 1.5% NAV total return for first half of 2026

Global Opportunities Trust reported positive half-year returns, a wider discount to NAV, and provided an updated outlook and portfolio review...

JD Sports cuts FY27 profit guidance as Q2 sales decline

JD Sports Fashion reported a tough second quarter, with group organic sales down 1.3% and like-for-like sales down 3.1% as footwear remained weak in a promotional market. North America was the softest region, while the UK and Asia Pacific improved. The retailer cut FY27 profit guidance to £700m-£800m but kept free cash flow outlook unchanged...
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August 20, 2026

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