Super Typhoon Ragasa triggers T10 for Hong Kong and Macao Summary Super Typhoon Ragasa has forced both Hong Kong and Macao to issue their highest tropical cyclone warnings (T10) on 24 September 2025. Powerful winds, heavy rain and a significant storm surge have prompted authorities to urge residents to stay away from shorelines, avoid water […]
PrizePicks secures FCM status as Allwyn acquires 62.3% stake in $2.5B deal Summary PrizePicks has been approved as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) via its subsidiary Performance Predictions II LLC and will operate under the name “PrizePicks Predict.” This makes it the first company affiliated with a daily fantasy sports operator to obtain FCM registration […]
India Emerges as Top Global Investment Hub for Manufacturing, Trade, and Supply Chain Summary A Standard Chartered Bank survey of 1,200 senior executives across 17 economies positions India as the most attractive destination for global corporates looking to expand trade, manufacturing and export operations. The survey — run online between July and early August 2025 […]
USD 48 billion at risk of being written off as gas tanker orders soar by 300% in five years, new research shows Summary I couldn’t fully open the original Hellenic Shipping News piece because the page returned a 403/CAPTCHA. Based on the headline and available metadata, here’s a concise summary of the findings and likely […]
Star Sydney licence suspension to remain in effect Summary The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has confirmed the indefinite suspension of The Star Sydney’s casino licence and extended the appointment of independent manager Nicholas Weeks to 31 March 2026 (unless ended earlier). The suspension, first imposed in October 2022 after the NICC found […]
Swedish trade body welcomes proposal to criminalise unlicensed operators Summary A Swedish government inquiry submitted to the Ministry of Finance on 23 September proposes changing the Gambling Act so that unlicensed operators who passively accept Swedish consumers can be criminalised. The inquiry recommends replacing the current directional criterion with a participant criterion — focusing on […]
DExit: Reincorporation Data Seem to Support the Hype Summary Following the Delaware Court of Chancery’s January 2024 decision invalidating Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package, media attention and Google searches about leaving Delaware (DExit) spiked. Analysis Group reviewed SEC filings to track reincorporations of public companies with market capitalisations above $250m. Their findings: during 2024–H1 2025, […]
CMA CGM to Acquire Freightliner UK, Expanding Intermodal and Sustainable Transport Offering Summary The CMA CGM Group has announced the acquisition of Freightliner’s UK rail and road operations, inland terminals and brand rights, with the deal expected to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Heavy Haul, Rotterdam Rail Feeding and Freightliner Poland/Germany will […]
Merkur Group finalises acquisition of Gaming Arts – Casino International Summary In May 2025 Merkur Group was granted a licence to manufacture and distribute Merkur products in Nevada and the Nevada Gaming Commission approved the acquisition of Gaming Arts, LLC. The transaction was completed on 15 September 2025, marking a strategic re‑entry into the U.S. […]
Thailand’s Senate turns down casino legislation over social stability concerns | AGB Summary Thailand’s Senate has rejected the draft bill to create integrated entertainment complexes with casinos, citing concerns about social stability, economic security and national safety. The Senate committee warned the proposal could increase risks such as money laundering and erosion of public trust, […]
