6, Oct 2026
Cambridge Heartwear Awarded £184 Million NHS Tender for World’s First Medical-Grade, Wirelessly Charged, Reusable ECG Wearable

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cambridge Heartwear® Limited (www.camheartwear.com) has secured a landmark £184 million tender with the National Health Service (NHS) of the UK for HeartSense®, the world’s first medical-grade, multi-channel, portable, wirelessly charged ECG wearable straight to one’s mobile phone, representing a significant advancement in global Medical technology, AI application and cardiovascular diagnostics. 

Cambridge Heartwear Awarded £184 Million NHS Tender for World's First Medical-Grade, Wirelessly Charged, Reusable ECG Wearable

The agreement with the UK National Health Service Supply chain enables the deployment of advanced cardiac monitoring technology across primary and secondary care and civil service departments, empowering patients to diagnose heart rhythm problems whenever and wherever they are to prevent heart failure and strokes earlier, reduce waiting times and support a more preventative approach to Heart Disease, which can take place in the comfort of their own homes. 

HeartSense® is the world’s first wearable to combine diagnostic-grade multi-channel ECG monitoring, adaptive artificial intelligence and wireless charging in a single device. Manufactured to bridge the gap in women’s cardiovascular care with its ergonomic design, the technology gives healthcare professionals and patients access to continuous, real-time ECG data on a mobile phone. giving you back the control of your health at every stage. 

Engineered in Cambridge and manufactured in Britain, HeartSense® has been developed to help identify cardiovascular disease and stroke risk before conditions become acute. Its proprietary engineering and AI technology with (86 patents ) support earlier intervention, enabling clinicians to make more informed decisions and improve patient outcomes. 

The system is UKCA approved and ISO 13845 certified, with FDA 510(k) applications currently in progress. 

“We did not have a UK ECG manufacturer and reporter until now,” said Professor Rameen Shakur, Founder of Cambridge Heartwear. “HeartSense® is the world’s first medical-grade, AI-powered, multi-channel ECG wearable and demonstrates what can be achieved when clinicians, engineers and AI specialists work together. We want to help move healthcare towards earlier diagnosis, better prevention and improved outcomes for patients across the NHS.” 

The partnership with the NHS Supply Chain allows Integrated Care Boards to deploy HeartSense® at scale, supporting the delivery of diagnostic-quality heart monitoring beyond hospital environments. The initiative is intended to reduce pressure on secondary care services while improving access to high-quality cardiac diagnostics in community settings. 

Founded by Professor Rameen Shakur, Cambridge Heartwear is a medical technology company based at Cambridge Science Park coming out of the University of Cambridge dedicated to making heart health monitoring simple, accessible and accurate. Combining medical research, engineering excellence and artificial intelligence, the company develops advanced wearable technologies that empower patients and healthcare professionals with diagnostic-quality cardiovascular insights anytime, anywhere. HeartSense® helps detect heart conditions earlier, enabling more informed clinical decision-making and better patient care.

Contact: info@camheartwear.com

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6, Oct 2026
femtoAI Opens Developer Community to Build New AI Powered Products

Unlocks access to femtoAI’s full-stack AI silicon and compression platform that delivers 10X memory & power savings

SAN BRUNO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — femtoAI, a leading full-stack AI silicon and compression platform, today announced open access to its developer community after a successful beta program. Developers now will have access to femtoAI’s full-stack compression AI platform including the femtoAI Sparse Processing Unit (SPU) chip evaluation kit, compressed models, compiler and Sparsity Studio™ that easily enable development of new AI powered products. femtoAI technology turns patented neural-network sparsity and advanced model compression into real savings, delivering a 10X lower power draw and 10X smaller memory footprint without sacrificing accuracy. Developers can now see what’s possible with femtoAI tools and systems at developer.femto.ai.

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“We’ve been working behind the scenes in our developer community with dozens of enterprises as they create new products based on femtoAI’s unique full-stack AI silicon and compression platform. The time to open this experience to more enterprises and developers is now,” said Bill Hoppin, Chief Business Officer, femtoAI. “Customers such as Legato and Marshall gained a competitive advantage by easily developing and deploying using our developer tools and systems. By now opening up the experience for everyone, we can’t wait to see how developers across all industries innovate with the power of our full-stack AI compression platform.”

Key features of the femtoAI developer community include: 

  • SPU Evaluation Kit: Order your own kit to access the SPU chip
  • Self-service development: Access to the full suite of femtoAI tools, compilers and models
  • Model flexibility: Bring your own model, use one of femtoAI’s prebuilt models, or develop from scratch with easy-to-use tools and agent-friendly documentation readily available.
  • Sparsity Studio™: See actual power and memory savings unlocked by femtoAI sparsity with this measurement tool
  • Community Forum: Ongoing open discussion and Q&A with femtoAI experts and developers 

“At femtoAI, not only do we deliver first-class sparsity in both our hardware and software tooling and applications,” said Sangnam Choi, VP of Audio & Sensing at femtoAI, “but we also apply advanced model compression techniques that have allowed us to deliver open-source models such as OpenAI Whisper at 10X less memory, and develop custom solutions like local voice commands.  Our team continues to unearth and implement emerging techniques and methods, and in turn, we’re able to deliver with an even lower power and memory footprint. We’ll continue to push the possibilities on performance without sacrificing accuracy.”

femtoAI developer community enables faster time-to-market

The femtoAI developer platform has already been instrumental for work across femtoAI’s audio and sensing business with customers such as smart glasses disruptors Legato, and headphone and earbud icon Marshall and innovative companies like NewSound have leveraged femtoAI’s technology to build AI enhanced audio solutions with 10X less memory and 10X less power.

“Integrating advanced AI audio solutions on the femtoAI platform has been a tremendous success for us. The combination of easy-to-use tools, innovative capabilities, and amazing support helped us achieve a level of hearing performance for Legato Frames that was previously impossible in the form factor on a remarkable timeline,” MehulTrivedi, CEO at Legato Hearing said. “We’ve loved working with the femtoAI team and are excited to continue delivering industry-leading products with them. It’s an extraordinarily valuable partnership for Legato, both now and as we grow.”

Join the Community

Meet the femtoAI team on Wednesday October 7 for an SF Tech Week developer happy hour at Barebottle Brewing Company’s beer garden located at Salesforce Park. You’ll enjoy drinks, light bites, and an exclusive walk-through of the developer community from femtoAI experts. RSVP today to join us.

To join our developer community and access the femtoAI platform, visit developer.femto.ai.

About femtoAI 

femtoAI is a leading full-stack AI silicon and compression platform that turns patented neural-network sparsity into real savings for enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, femtoAI was founded in 2018 by researchers from the Brains in Silicon Lab at Stanford University. femtoAI’s full-stack AI silicon and compression platform enables low-latency, 10X lower power draw and 10X smaller memory footprint for customers like Marshall, NewSound and Legato. From wearables and household appliances to smart glasses and robotics, femtoAI brings the power of AI to every device.

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6, Oct 2026
Cofounder.AI Names Former Google X Leader AJ Thomas Chief Operating Officer

Venture investor, operator and founder coach joins the AI-native startup to scale partnerships and operations, and brings Cofounder.AI to every Good Trouble Ventures portfolio founder

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cofounder.AI, the venture-backed, AI-native startup leveling the playing field for small business owners and entrepreneurs, today announced that AJ Thomas has joined as Chief Operating Officer. Thomas will lead Partnerships and oversee Finance, Legal and HR alongside CEO Clarence Wooten, her former colleague at Google X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory. At Google X, she served as Global Head of Talent & People Products. She is also cofounder of Troublemaker Ventures, home to the venture fund Good Trouble Ventures and the growth advisory firm The Troublemaker Lab.

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The appointment brings Thomas’s work full circle. After years of investing in, coaching and championing founders, she will now help build technology that puts that same support in the hands of entrepreneurs everywhere.

“Most small business owners are building alone, without a cofounder, operating leverage or a board to lean on,” said Clarence Wooten, Founder and CEO of Cofounder.AI. “AJ has spent her career giving founders exactly that kind of support, at Google X, as an investor, and as an operator and leadership coach. She knows what it takes to build teams and companies that last, and she’s the right person to scale Cofounder.AI’s partnerships and operations.”

“I’ve sat on every side of the table: operator, investor and leadership coach. The pattern is the same everywhere. Talent is evenly distributed, but support is not,” said Thomas. “Cofounder.AI gives every entrepreneur the operating leverage that used to be reserved for founders with the right network. My job is to make sure humanity and technology get equal weight as we build it, so we can deliver on our mission for the entrepreneurs and small business owners who are the heartbeat of our economy.”

Capital, culture and community

Thomas brings more than 15 years of experience across venture capital, talent and company building. Her work at Troublemaker Ventures, which backs founders and their teams with both capital and hands-on support, runs on three levers:

Capital. As General Partner of Good Trouble Ventures, she invests in founders who challenge the status quo.

Culture. As Managing Partner of The Troublemaker Lab, she coaches founders and enterprise teams on growth strategy, go-to-market, operational rigor and building cultures that hold up under pressure, including adopting AI in ways that sharpen teams rather than replace them.

Community. She connects founders, investors, operators and technologists across AI, emerging tech and venture capital, widening access to the rooms and resources that shape innovation.

At Cofounder.AI, Thomas’s early priorities include expanding university and ecosystem partnerships that bring the platform to student and early-stage founders. She is also a sought-after voice on how AI is reshaping funding, teams and communities; an executive coach and advisor to multiple startups; and a bestselling children’s book author.

Alliance with Good Trouble Ventures

Alongside the appointment, Cofounder.AI and Good Trouble Ventures are forming an alliance partnership. Every current and future Good Trouble Ventures portfolio founder will receive a free one-year Cofounder.AI license, giving them an AI cofounder for fundraising readiness, diligence and day-to-day operations from day one.

“Capital alone doesn’t build a company. Operating leverage does,” said Kat Steinmetz, Cofounder and General Partner of Good Trouble Ventures. “Putting Cofounder.AI in every founder’s hands means our support doesn’t stop when the meeting ends.”

About Cofounder.AI

Cofounder.AI is a venture-backed, AI-native startup leveling the playing field for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Founded by Clarence Wooten, a two-time exited founder and former Executive Entrepreneur in Residence at Google X, Cofounder.AI gives every entrepreneur an AI cofounder to help them plan, fund and run their business.

About Troublemaker Ventures

Troublemaker Ventures is a holding company that backs founders with both capital and hands-on support. It operates through two businesses: Good Trouble Ventures, an early-stage fund investing in category-creating founders, and The Troublemaker Lab, an advisory firm that coaches founders and enterprise teams on growth strategy, financial and operational rigor, and culture.

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6, Oct 2026
ZEISS demonstrates new digital and visual enhancements across ophthalmic workflows at AAO

ZEISS Medical Technology will showcase its latest innovations and digital technologies at AAO, including:

  1. Connected cataract workflow –ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner reaches 3 million surgical cases planned through cloud-based software, supporting surgical efficiency built on automation and accurate data.
  2. Excellent surgical ergonomics – The HMDmd CR3 head-mounted 3D digital display technology supports surgical visualization with excellent ergonomics across surgical workflows.
  3. Celebrating 1 million milestone – ZEISS celebrates more than 1 million procedures1in the U.S. utilizing DORC TissueBlue®(Brilliant Blue G Ophthalmic Solution) 0.025%.
  4. Enhanced ocular surface disease evaluation –Updated ZEISS ATLAS 500 corneal topographer is a state-of-the-art, multi-modality solution for the anterior eye segment with its proven Placido-disk technology, connected with ZEISS FORUM for convenient patient scheduling and data storage for efficient patient flow.
  5. Growing adoption of ZEISS SMILE and ZEISS SMILE pro – ZEISS celebrates more than 15 million eyes treated worldwide with SMILE® and SMILE pro®from ZEISS, reflecting the continued growth and accelerated adoption of ZEISS technology for Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction by refractive surgeons around the world.
  6. Improved online visibility for practices – introducing ZEISS VisioGenPractice Visibility Accelerator to help resolve website and online visibility issues; reporting early positive practice results from ZEISS VisioGen implementation.
  7. Expanded glaucoma diagnostics portfolio – ZEISS previews the ZEISS MATRIX-VR headset perimeter powered by Envision Healthcare Technologies software, supporting greater flexibility for visual field screening.
  8. Digital clinical management for eye care practices – recently FDA cleared, ZEISS CLINIC 360 helps streamline ophthalmic workflows to provide clinicians with more time for personalizing patient care.

JENA, Germany, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZEISS Medical Technology, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, today announced it will showcase its latest innovations and digital technologies across cataract, corneal refractive, retina, and glaucoma workflows at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in New Orleans, from Oct. 10-12.

“From diagnosis to surgery and ongoing care, ZEISS is advancing the future of ophthalmology by redefining what is possible through optical and digital innovation. Our integrated solutions help physicians and surgeons work more efficiently across the care continuum, make better-informed decisions, and deliver personalized care with greater precision and consistency,” says Andreas Völker, Head of the Ophthalmology Strategic Business Unit, ZEISS Medical Technology.

“ZEISS continues to hit major industry milestones, whether it’s 3 million surgical cases planned with ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner or 15 million eyes treated with ZEISS SMILE and ZEISS SMILE pro, ZEISS’ leadership position in ophthalmology is undeniable in the U.S. Improving clinical outcomes and expanding access to eye care remain at the heart of our mission. Our latest innovations help physicians deliver better care to more patients,” says Federico Villegas, Head of ZEISS Medical Technology U.S. and President of Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., USA.

ZEISS marks 3 million surgical cases planned with ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner

ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner has surpassed 3 million surgical cases planned, highlighting the growing utilization of connected cataract workflow solutions to optimize surgical efficiency through automation and streamlined data management. ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner is cloud-based software that automates routine tasks, connects devices and data points seamlessly, and helps make relevant information easily accessible to the clinical team, providing surgical practices with a comprehensive surgical plan within moments, anytime and anywhere. At AAO, ZEISS will celebrate the milestone of 3 million cases planned with ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner in the ZEISS booth 3719 on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10:00 a.m. CDT, with expert insights from Dr. I. Paul Singh from Eye Centers of Racine & Kenosha.

“I was skeptical at first […] but my life is so much easier with ZEISS VERACITY,” says Dr. Nicole Fram from Advanced Vision Care, Los Angeles, CA (2025).

Bringing excellent ergonomics to ZEISS advanced visualization technology

At AAO, ZEISS will showcase a wearable, ergonomic option for digital visualization across surgical procedures. The HMDmd CR3, an optional lightweight head-mounted display, offers healthcare professionals a new way to visualize procedures performed with the ZEISS ARTEVO 850 surgical microscope. The HMDmd CR3 displays the digital features of the ZEISS ARTEVO 850, such as DCA, Smart DoF, adjustable light temperature of the RGB LED, and the overlays with AdVision®, including OCT scans, cataract refractive assistant functions, and connected devices, on a convenient wearable display that is designed to support a neutral head position to improve visual comfort during procedures.

ZEISS will host an expert session with Dr. Jason Jones, ophthalmologist and founder of Jones Eye Clinic, on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, where he will share his experience using the ZEISS ARTEVO 850 with the HMDmd CR3 head-mounted display and discuss how it is an additional option for surgical visualization in the operating room.

More than 1 million procedures have utilized DORC TissueBlue® 

ZEISS announces the U.S. milestone of more than 1 million procedures1 utilizing DORC TissueBlue®, which illustrates the continued utilization in the U.S. for staining the ILM. Attendees at AAO can learn more about DORC TissueBlue® at the ZEISS booth 3719.   

About TissueBlue (Brilliant Blue G ophthalmic solution) 0.025%: TissueBlue (Brilliant Blue G Ophthalmic Solution) 0.025% is a disclosing agent indicated to selectively stain the internal limiting membrane (ILM). DORC TissueBlue® is the only FDA-approved disclosing agent indicated to selectively stain the ILM. It is a clear, bright blue, single-patient-use ophthalmic solution supplied in 2.25 mL syringes and prefilled to a volume of 0.5 mL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Warnings & Precautions

Excessive staining: Excess TissueBlue 0.025% should be removed from the eye immediately after staining. 

Use of the syringe: Make sure the plunger moves smoothly before injecting the solution. 

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions that have been reported in procedures that included the use of TissueBlue 0.025% have often been associated with the surgical procedure. The complications include retinal (retinal break, tear, hemorrhage, and detachment and cataracts.

Please see Full Prescribing Information for DORC TissueBlue®.

ZEISS ATLAS 500 offers enhanced ocular surface disease evaluation for the anterior eye segment

ZEISS will showcase the updated ZEISS ATLAS 500 corneal topographer evaluation tool for ocular surface disease evaluation. The state-of-the-art, multi-modality solution for the anterior eye segment, now includes usability enhancements like an improved patient screen directly showing the topography map, extended tooltips, notation improvements, as well as extended topographic information with ring and zone values at 0,1,2,3 and 4 mm. The solution also includes proven Placido-disk technology and connects with ZEISS FORUM for convenient patient scheduling and data storage for efficient patient flow.

“I find the ZEISS ATLAS 500 to be a great tool in the evaluation of ocular surface disease. The ZEISS ATLAS 500 requires minimal training through its on-screen prompts and guides, but still presents intricate data captured, quantified, and analyzed on the screen,” says Dr. Joseph Nazarian, optometrist and founder of Nazarian Optometrists, New South Wales, Australia (2024).

Celebrating 15 million eyes treated with ZEISS SMILE and ZEISS SMILE pro

Marking a major milestone for refractive surgery, now more than 15 million eyes worldwide have been treated with SMILE® and SMILE pro® from ZEISS. Following the achievement of 10 million treated eyes in 2024, the rapid growth to 15 million highlights the increasing adoption of the ZEISS technology for Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction (KLEx) and reinforces the confidence refractive surgeons place worldwide in SMILE® and SMILE pro® from ZEISS. The company commercialized ZEISS SMILE as the first KLEx solution in 2011, and ZEISS continues to help drive the evolution of refractive surgery. Today, more than 3,000 surgeons in over 80 countries use SMILE® and SMILE pro® from ZEISS in clinical practice, contributing to extensive clinical experience in lenticule extraction worldwide.

“Reaching 15 million treated eyes is a remarkable milestone that reflects the confidence refractive surgeons worldwide place in ZEISS technology. Growing from 10 million to 15 million treated eyes in just two years demonstrates the continued momentum and global expansion of Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction with ZEISS SMILE and ZEISS SMILE pro,” says Michael Achtelik, MD, Head of Business Sector Refractive Lasers, ZEISS Medical Technology. 

ZEISS reports early practice results from ZEISS VisioGen implementation; announces improved online visibility with Practice Visibility Accelerator enhancement

The company will showcase updates to ZEISS VisioGen, the first responsible AI solution for patient engagement in ophthalmology, helping practices turn website inquiries into scheduled patients, with a licensed optometrist reviewing every reply. Through the new ZEISS VisioGen Practice Visibility Accelerator, ZEISS helps resolve a practice’s website and online visibility issues, working with the practice to support a more searchable website. Also, ZEISS VisioGen now integrates with the top ten EHR and practice management systems in the U.S. so patient inquiries and scheduled evaluations flow into the practice’s systems.

Additionally, practice results from ZEISS VisioGen implementations at three U.S. ophthalmology practices2 will be shared in the ZEISS booth 3719 at AAO, showing how ZEISS VisioGen answered 1,397 total website inquiries which were traced to 215 completed surgeries.

ZEISS previews addition to glaucoma diagnostics portfolio with ZEISS MATRIX-VR headset perimeter

At AAO, ZEISS will preview its new ZEISS MATRIX-VR3 ultra-light headset perimeter device (currently under development) powered by Envision Health Technologies. The virtual reality-based visual field assessment solution is designed to complement ZEISS Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) testing, enabling eye care professionals to screen more patients for glaucoma, provide a more engaging experience for patients, and seamlessly integrate screening results into clinical decision-making workflows. Powered by Envision Health Technologies software, ZEISS MATRIX-VR combines Envision’s expertise in virtual reality and patient engagement technologies with ZEISS’ long-standing leadership in visual field testing, clinical workflows, and diagnostic connectivity.

At booth 3719, ZEISS will host an expert session on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10:00 a.m. CDT with Lama Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, glaucoma surgeon, Founder and CEO of Envision Health Technologies, who will discuss the future of visual field testing and the technology behind the ZEISS MATRIX-VR headset perimeter.

Digital clinical management tools help enhance ophthalmic practices

Recently FDA cleared, ZEISS will showcase ZEISS CLINIC 360, an all-in-one cloud and browser-based software solution which aggregates clinical data at scale and powers advanced analytics to streamline ophthalmic workflows, providing clinicians with more time for personalizing patient care. With the introduction of ZEISS CLINIC 360, ZEISS now offers eye care providers the flexibility to choose the data management approach that best fits their needs. While FORUM® from ZEISS continues to provide robust on-premise data management for practices that prefer local infrastructure, ZEISS CLINIC 360 delivers a cloud-based alternative that provides flexibility and scalability in a subscription-based model with low upfront costs and predictable monthly or annual payments. At booth 3719, ZEISS will host an expert session on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2:00 p.m. CDT with Dr. Jonathan Feistmann from NYC Retina who will share insights from his experience as a ZEISS CLINIC 360 development partner and discuss the future of digitally connected eye care.  

To learn more about the latest ophthalmic workflow enhancements from ZEISS, visit the ZEISS booth 3719 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in New Orleans, from Oct. 10-12.

1Sales figures represent cumulative global sales as of February 2026.

2Results are specific to the participating practices and vary by practice.

3Not for commercialization in the U.S.

Not all products, services or offers are approved or offered in every market and approved labeling and instructions may vary from one country to another. For country-specific product information, see the appropriate country website. Product specifications are subject to change in design and scope of delivery as a result of ongoing technical development. The statements of the healthcare professionals reflect only their personal opinions and experiences and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of any institution that they are affiliated with. The healthcare professionals alone are responsible for the content of their experience reported and any potential resulting infringements. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and its affiliates do not have clinical evidence supporting the opinions and statements of the health care professionals nor accept any responsibility or liability of the healthcare professionals’ content. The healthcare professionals have a contractual or other financial relationship with Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and its affiliates and have received financial support.

Contact for investors:

Sebastian Frericks

Director Investor Relations

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Phone: +49 3641 220 116

Mail: investors.med@zeiss.com

Contact for press:

Frank Smith

Head of Global Communications

Ophthalmology, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Phone: +49 3641 220 331

Mail: press.med@zeiss.com

Brief Profile

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ISIN: DE0005313704), which is listed on the TecDAX and SDAX of the German stock exchange, is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. The Company supplies innovative technologies and application-oriented solutions designed to help doctors improve the quality of life of their patients. The Company offers complete solutions, including implants and consumables, to diagnose and treat eye diseases. The Company creates innovative visualization solutions in the field of microsurgery. With 5,784 employees worldwide, the Group generated revenue of €2,228m in fiscal year 2024/25 (to 30 September).

The Group’s head office is located in Jena, Germany, and it has subsidiaries in Germany and abroad; more than 50 percent of its employees are based in the USA, Japan, Spain and France. The Center for Application and Research (CARIn) in Bangalore, India and the Carl Zeiss Innovations Center for Research and Development in Shanghai, China, strengthen the Company’s presence in these rapidly developing economies. Around 39 percent of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG’s shares are in free float. Approx. 59 percent are held by Carl Zeiss AG, one of the world’s leading groups in the optical and optoelectronic industries.

For further information visit: www.zeiss.com/med

HMDmd CR3 head-mounted 3D digital display

ZEISS ATLAS 500

ZEISS MATRIX-VR headset perimeter device (still in development)

1 million procedures in the U.S. utilizing DORC TissueBlue®

3 million surgical cases planned with ZEISS VERACITY Surgery Planner

ZEISS VisioGen Practice Visibility Accelerator

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6, Oct 2026
NYSE Texas Delivers White Paper to Highlight its Mission: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NEW YORK, The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 6th

  • NYSE Texas has released a white paper titled, ‘NYSE Texas and the Reshaping of U.S. Capital Markets.’
    • It dives into what the establishment of ‘Y’all Street’ means for issuers, exchanges, and the future of listing platforms.
    • Texas is home to 235 NYSE-listed companies worth a combined $4.8 trillion, with 130 issuers dual listed on NYSE Texas.
    • NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel will join NYSE Live to discuss the white paper and the benefits the exchange offers issuers and market participants.

For more information on ‘NYSE Texas and the Reshaping of U.S. Capital Markets,’ click here: https://www.nyse.com/markets/nyse-texas

  • FIRY Sells Exit Games Stake for $55 Million in cash.
    • The sale represents a fully realized cash return of approximately 1.1x FIRY’s original investment.
    • FIRY acquired its minority stake in Exit Games for a purchase price of $50 million in July 2021 under an agreement entered by the Company under its former name, Skillz Inc.
    • FIRY Founder + CEO Andrew Paradise will join Taking Stock to discuss the sale and next steps for the company.
  • The S&P 500 enters today’s session within striking distance of a fresh record.
    • The large-cap index is coming off gains of 0.66% during Monday’s session.
    • Tech drove Monday’s gains, with the Global X NYSE 100 ETF picking up about 1% to begin the week.
    • The Federal Reserve will deliver Minutes from its September meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Opening Bell

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) rings in the 48th Annual Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up

Closing Bell

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) celebrates its 60th anniversary of founding

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App and check out the NYSE YouTube: TV.NYSE.com and YouTube.com/@NYSEofficial

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6, Oct 2026
EDGE Markets Announces Programmatic Capital Allocation and Agentic Access for Prediction Markets

New infrastructure- including EDGE Connect, which reduces the liquidation risks of margin calls on nights and weekends – enables money movement and controlled capital access for AI agents, execution platforms and clearing houses

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EDGE Markets today announced programmatic capital allocation and agentic access for EDGE Pro, its business banking platform for market makers and institutional traders. These new capabilities are designed to support institutional trading in markets that operate around the clock to eligible users.

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The new infrastructure allows institutions to establish pre-authenticated accounts with clearly defined permissions and capital limits. Trading algorithms and AI agents can then execute approved activities within those parameters without gaining unrestricted access to an institution’s underlying accounts.

Institutions can pre-determine how much capital to deploy, by whom and for what purpose, including setting daily transaction limits. For example, an institution could authorize an agent to allocate up to $100,000 per day, and prevent it from accessing or moving any additional funds. The capabilities will be available to all EDGE Pro users. EDGE Markets’ execution routing partners – River Markets, Open Markets, ParlayX and Pikkit – will also integrate them through EDGE’s APIs, so traders can execute on the partner platform of their choice while using EDGE Pro for banking and capital allocation.

“Markets are becoming increasingly automated and global, but the infrastructure for accessing and moving capital on prediction markets falls short of real-world demand,” said Seni Thomas, Founder and CEO of EDGE Markets. “EDGE Markets is creating a secure, programmable layer between institutional capital and the platforms, counterparties and agents authorized to use it. That allows firms to automate at scale while maintaining clear control over how much capital can move and where it can go, including nights and weekends.”

Solving the weekend margin problem

EDGE Markets has also scaled EDGE Connect – their private banking rails – to address the structural challenge for perpetual and other 24/7 markets: trading never stops, but traditional banking rails still do. When a margin call occurs overnight or during a weekend, traders are often unable to send a bank wire before the required deadline. That creates unnecessary liquidation risk for market participants and can force clearing houses to maintain substantial reserves to cover the gap until banking systems reopen.

With EDGE Connect, traders can pre-authorize an approved clearing house to pull additional margin automatically, up to a predetermined limit. This allows legitimate margin obligations to be met when they arise while preserving strict controls over the amount and recipient.

“Capital efficiency is a key focus for many of our clients and partners,” stated Oscar Levy, CEO of River Markets. “The fully-collateralized nature of event contracts, combined with liquidity fragmentation across venues, presents a unique and important challenge. We are excited to collaborate with the EDGE Markets team to facilitate quicker and more efficient capital deployment for our customers across  exchanges.”

“Money movement is one of the most stubborn constraints on unlocking a business’s full potential and profitability. Seni and his team grasp this better than most, and they’re confronting it head-on,” said Gino Donati, President of OpenMarkets.ai. “Every operator and institution we’ve spoken with cites the same two priorities: visibility and scalability. The solutions we’re building together address those needs for the people on the front lines and in the back office alike. We’re excited to partner with EDGE Markets in several meaningful ways in the near future.”

“Clearing houses should not have to tie up hundreds of millions of dollars simply because a margin call happens outside banking hours,” Thomas said. “By allowing firms to establish permissions in advance, we can help reduce avoidable liquidations, improve capital efficiency and make always-on markets more resilient.”

The capabilities are designed for a market in which execution platforms, clearing houses, trading algorithms and AI agents increasingly need controlled, real-time access to capital. Rather than granting open-ended authority, EDGE Markets enables institutions to establish a defined operating perimeter for each participant, including approved counterparties and daily allocation limits.

Powering execution across emerging markets

Through EDGE Markets, partners can now route capital alongside their transactions across venues, eliminating the need for users to manage funding across multiple trading accounts. Platforms handle execution while EDGE Markets manages the funding behind each trade. The programmatic and agentic controls also allow partners to scale trading for their clients, with firm limits on how capital moves. For example, with EDGE Markets, ParlayX clients with an EDGE Pro account will no longer need to fund a separate account for every venue they trade on. They can fund their trades in one step from one place, with spending limits they set themselves.

“The biggest concern we hear from our clients is the lack of capital access and EDGE Markets’ programmatic access is a major step forward,” said Andrew Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of ParlayX. “ParlayX handles everything that happens once capital reaches the venue, but not the movement of the capital itself. EDGE Markets handles the movement of capital, but its role ends once the funds arrive. Together, a firm can now consolidate its capital in EDGE and trade it through ParlayX with full institutional controls, in one continuous workflow. Each product makes the other more useful. We expect this to be a highly productive partnership for both companies.”

“Pikkit has always been about giving users one place to understand and act across all of their accounts,” said Pranav Tadikonda, Founder of Pikkit. “Our integration with EDGE is a natural extension of that vision. Pikkit users with an EDGE account will be able to see their EDGE balance alongside their existing sportsbook balances, and over time we’re excited to remove even more of the friction involved in accessing and moving capital to place bets and trades across multiple platforms. As we begin enabling users to trade directly on prediction markets through Pikkit, a seamless capital layer becomes increasingly important.”

“Agentic finance will only scale if institutions can automate without surrendering control,” Thomas added. “The future is not unrestricted access. It is programmable access—with clear permissions, enforceable limits and institutional-grade safeguards built into the movement of money.”

The new programmatic capital allocation and agentic access capabilities will be available later this year.

About EDGE Markets

EDGE Markets is a U.S. financial services company that empowers users with financial transparency, supporting emerging verticals such as betting, gaming and casinos. Its original product, EDGE Boost, is the first responsible financial platform for smart bettors. It is the first betting-only debit card account that is FDIC and/or NCUA deposit insurance up to $10,000,000 or more through Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and Participating Institutions.1

About River Markets



River Markets is a financial technology company building the first prime brokerage for prediction markets. Headquartered in San Francisco, River Markets provides leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and professional traders with unified execution, risk management, and portfolio infrastructure across prediction-market exchanges.

About OpenMarkets.ai

The Infrastructure Layer bringing Operators and Institutions the best lines and odds across all markets. OpenMarkets aggregates and normalizes prices across sports books, exchanges and prediction markets, so every order routes to the best available line. One Platform. Simplifying Your Business.

About ParlayX

ParlayX builds institutional trading infrastructure for prediction markets. Market makers, funds and trading firms use ParlayX to operate as a single organization across venues, with permissioned access for each trader, segregated capital, trade execution, unified market data and consolidated accounting. The company is headquartered in New York. For more information visit, parlayx.com.

About Pikkit

Pikkit is a sports betting and prediction markets platform that brings users’ betting activity and research into one place. Users on Pikkit sync bets and positions across leading sportsbooks, DFS platforms and prediction markets, giving them real-time tracking, performance analytics, line shopping and social features. Pikkit is expanding its platform to make it easier for users to discover, track and trade across prediction markets directly from the Pikkit app.

 

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Deposit accounts are held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Through our relationship with IntraFi® Network Deposits℠, funds may be eligible for additional FDIC insurance coverage by being distributed across participating network banks, up to $10,000,000 in aggregate for consumer accounts enrolled in the applicable program. FDIC insurance coverage is subject to applicable terms and conditions, including account structure, account ownership categories and regulatory requirements. The EDGE Boost Visa® Debit Card is issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc., and is not available to all residents of U.S. territories. Account limits and other applicable terms are described in our Terms of Service and Cardholder Agreement and CRB Account Agreement.

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6, Oct 2026
Werfen Launches QUANTA Link® 5.0: A Modern, Web-Based Platform for Autoimmune Laboratory Workflow Management

A flexible, browser-based solution, QUANTA Link 5.0 centralizes autoimmune testing workflows. It enhances usability, streamlines workflows, and supports confident decision-making in today’s autoimmune laboratories.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Werfen today announced the global launch of QUANTA Link 5.0, a major advancement in its data management platform for autoimmune laboratories. The new version introduces a browser-based solution designed to simplify daily operations, improve workflow visibility, and support laboratories in managing increasing testing complexity with greater efficiency and confidence.

QUANTA Link 5.0: A browser-based data management system for autoimmune laboratories

At the core of QUANTA Link 5.0 is a transition to an HTML-based interface, enabling laboratories to access through a standard web browser. This approach delivers a more intuitive, consistent user experience while allowing greater flexibility in how and where users interact with the platform—without requiring local installations.

As laboratories increasingly prioritize digitalization, IT alignment, and cybersecurity readiness, QUANTA Link 5.0 supports these evolving needs through:

  • A modern web-based interface that streamlines workflows and improves navigation across workstations



  • Enhanced order management and usability, with consolidated views that integrate patient history, prior results, and contextual insights for faster review



  • Improved result visualization and analytics to track workflow status, monitor trends, and support consistent interpretation



  • Expanded traceability, audit, and security controls to strengthen compliance and transparency



  • A scalable architecture with improved performance and configurability to support evolving laboratory operations and future innovation

QUANTA Link 5.0 preserves validated workflows, ensuring continuity, reliable instrument integration, and seamless LIS connectivity for current users. Additional enhancements, including increased automation and standardized workflows, reduce manual steps and improve efficiency in high-volume environments. Flexible configuration options enable laboratories to adapt the system to their specific needs.

“QUANTA Link 5.0 reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that are both powerful and easy to use in real-world autoimmune laboratory settings,” said Vijay Namasivayam, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Autoimmunity. “By combining a modern, flexible user experience with meaningful workflow improvements, we are helping laboratories operate more efficiently while continuing to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care.”

About QUANTA Link

QUANTA Link is Werfen’s data management platform that centralizes autoimmune testing workflows by integrating results from Aptiva®, BIO‑FLASH®, QUANTA‑Lyser®3000, NOVA View®, and manual microscopy into a single, unified interface. It streamlines result handling, enhances traceability, and supports consistent data interpretation across laboratory operations.

QUANTA Link 5.0 is available now to Werfen customers worldwide.

About Werfen

Werfen (werfen.com) founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s clinical areas of focus include Autoimmunity, Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, and Transplant. 

Werfen’s solutions help improve the way patients with autoimmune diseases are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. The autoimmunity portfolio includes Aptiva®, BIO-FLASH®, NOVA View®, and QUANTA-Lyser® 3000 systems, and QUANTA Link® data management solution.

The Werfen logo is a trademark of Werfen. Aptiva, QUANTA-Lyser, QUANTA Lite, QUANTA Link, QUANTA Flash, NOVA View, NOVA Lite are registered trademarks of Inova Diagnostics, Inc., a Werfen company. BIO-FLASH is a registered trademark of Biokit S.A. All other product names, company names, marks, logos, and symbols are trademarks of their respective owners.

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6, Oct 2026
Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Canadian roots of world-famous superheroes Deadpool and Wolverine on gold and silver collectibles

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Before Wade Wilson traded quips for katanas and James Howlett became Marvel’s Wolverine, both were born on Canadian soil: Wade in Saskatchewan, and James in Alberta. Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine eventually shared the big screen in the 2024 blockbuster Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, a union that is now captured on a 1/4 oz collectible (also known as a round) of 99.99% pure gold, expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and offered to fans and coin collectors alike. This precious gold collectible, offered by Agoro, a global creator of officially licensed, precious metal collectibles, is also accompanied by silver collectibles individually featuring Deadpool and Wolverine.

Royal Canadian Mint logo

“The Mint is always looking for creative ways to showcase Canadian identity and express our national pride, so we were delighted to partner with Agoro to shine a light on the distinctly Canadian roots of Deadpool and Wolverine,” said Tom Froggatt, Chief Commercial Officer of the Royal Canadian Mint. “The Mint is proud to have applied its skill and know-how to striking precious metal collectibles that stand out as much for their manufacturing excellence as their visual and thematic appeal.”

Designed by Agoro, the 1/4 oz 99.99% pure gold collectible features Deadpool and Wolverine engraved opposite each other in frosted relief on a matte proof field. Limited to a mintage of only 1,500, this collectible is presented in a custom-printed tray-and-lid box, secured behind a hologram authenticity sticker. This collectible also sits in a clear acrylic frame with gold- coloured magnets.

Also offered are solo tributes to our Canadian-born antiheroes, crafted of one ounce of 99.99% fine silver, with individual mintages of 10,000 each. Agoro’s Deadpool design features a brightly coloured engraving of the self-loving character in a classic pose, pointing to himself during one of his many monologues. The Wolverine design also features the iconic character in vivid colour, with his trademark claws ready for action, each of their portraits stand before a detailed engraving of a maple leaf, symbolic of their birthplace. 

The obverses of each of these collectibles feature a colour-enhanced engraving of each character’s gloved hand, framed by the words ‘Time to give the people what they came for’, a memorable line from their unforgettable movie. These products are also packaged in custom tray-and-lid box, with a hologram authenticity sticker. The boxes are finished in Deadpool red and feature an enlarged colour print of each character, as they appear on the collectibles.

These new collectibles may be ordered by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca. As of October 6, they will also be available at the Royal Canadian Mint’s boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg and the Mint’s network of dealers and distributors.

Images of these collectibles are available here.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada’s prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. As an organization that strives to take better care of the environment, to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces and to make a positive impact on the communities where it operates, the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices in every aspect of its operations. 

For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About Agoro:

Agoro creates officially licensed pure silver and gold collectibles celebrating the world’s most loved entertainment franchises. Working with partners including Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, DC and Harry Potter, Agoro combines pop culture with premium craftsmanship and inherent material value for fans and collectors worldwide. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Agoro partners with leading mints around the world to bring its designs to life.

For more information, visit www.agoro.com. Follow Agoro on Instagram and TikTok, @agoro.official.

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6, Oct 2026
De Beers India Introduces ‘Love, From Hubby’, A New Ritual for a Second Season of Love

Introducing one-carat natural diamond solitaires celebrating love’s next chapter

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — There are moments in a marriage that are celebrated with great fanfare: the wedding, anniversaries and the arrival of children. But there is one deeply personal chapter that often passes quietly. The time when children leave home and couples find themselves with more time, space and freedom to rediscover life together.

'Love, From Hubby' by De Beers Group, India

De Beers India is giving this moment a new name and a new ritual with ‘Love, From Hubby’, an invitation to celebrate the next phase of a couple’s journey, when life begins to make room for them once again. At the heart of the campaign is an exclusive collection of one-carat natural diamond solitaire rings, created as a meaningful gift from husbands to their wives to mark this transition.

The idea reflects a quiet evolution taking place in affluent Indian households. As children move away for education and careers, couples enter a phase of life with greater time, space and financial confidence to invest in each other. ‘Love, From Hubby’ reframes the so-called empty nest as an opportunity to put the couple back at the centre of their lives, to make plans together, rediscover shared interests, travel, create new memories and celebrate the relationship beyond their roles as parents.

“This idea came from what we see in real Indian homes. Couples spend years putting everyone else first and rarely are they reminded that there is a beautiful next chapter that belongs to them. With ‘Love, From Hubby’, we want to celebrate the joy of choosing each other all over again, reminding couples that it is perfectly natural and wonderfully romantic, to fall in love with your partner anew. When love is real, it deserves something equally real to mark it. A natural diamond, formed by nature and made to endure, is an honest and meaningful expression of a love that continues to evolve,” stated Toranj Mehta, Country Head, Category Marketing, De Beers India.

The timing of the campaign reflects a broader shift in the aspirations and priorities of affluent Indian households. The De Beers India Diamond Acquisition Study 2025 found that celebrating a relationship milestone and expressing love or commitment are among the leading reasons Indians purchase natural diamonds. This appetite for meaningful celebration is set to grow, with the number of Indian households earning above US$20,000 annually forecast to more than double, from 32 million in 2025 to 67 million by 2030.

The ritual comes to life through the Love, From Hubby Real Love Solitaire Collection, featuring one-carat natural diamond solitaires set in yellow, white and rose gold. Designed as a considered gift from husband to wife, the collection offers a contemporary take on the classic solitaire, giving couples a tangible way to mark this new phase and celebrate the life they have built together.

Love so real, only a real diamond will do. Available at natural diamond retail partner stores across the country, the collection brings this thought to life through diamonds created by nature and treasured for generations. For more information and store details, visit www.adiamondisforever.com.

To watch the story unfold on Instagram, visit  @heerahaisadakeliye.

About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

 

An exclusive collection of one-carat natural diamond solitaire rings

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6, Oct 2026
Trade Nation to acquire the UK client book of FXCM (Stratos Markets Limited)

LONDON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trade Nation, an FCA-regulated spread betting and CFD specialist, has agreed to acquire the UK client book of Stratos Markets Limited, which operates as FXCM (and Tradu) in the UK.

Trade Nation Logo

The transfer is expected to be completed in late November 2026, following a carefully managed transition plan developed by both firms with client protection, continuity, and the best interests of the traders at its heart. Information about Trade Nation (for FXCM clients) is available at tradenation.com/fxcm.

The acquisition strengthens Trade Nation’s position in its home market and brings the clients of FXCM’s UK business, a significant community of experienced traders, to a specialist provider focused exclusively on spread betting and CFDs.

A transfer designed around client needs

Trade Nation and FXCM have worked together to shape a transfer process designed to provide clients with clarity and continuity throughout the move.

For Trade Nation, the acquisition builds on existing experience in managing client transfers while maintaining a strong focus on service, transparency and the needs of active traders.

Jon Noble, Chief Executive Officer, Trade Nation, said: “FXCM’s UK clients are exactly the traders we built Trade Nation for: experienced people who know precisely what they want from a broker. We are delighted to welcome them, and from day one they should expect what our clients already value: very competitive pricing, a range of platforms you already know, and real people when you need them. This is a significant step for Trade Nation, and there is more to come.”

A new home for experienced traders

The acquisition comes at a time when the UK retail trading market continues to evolve, with established providers increasingly focusing on broad product development.

Trade Nation has built its business around a focused model: spread betting and CFDs, done properly. The firm combines a specialist approach with continued investment in its trading platform, transparent pricing and the human support it provides to clients.

The arrival of FXCM’s UK clients will extend that model to a large community of experienced traders, while further strengthening Trade Nation’s presence in the UK market.

Continued investment in platform, pricing and service

Throughout 2026, Trade Nation has continued to invest in its trading platform and proposition, with a focus on making the trading experience straightforward and transparent.

That focus has also received external recognition. Trade Nation was named Best Forex and CFD Broker UK at the TradingView Broker Awards 2025, an award based on reviews from verified traders.

Brendan Callan, Chief Executive Officer, Stratos Group (Tradu and FXCM), said: “Our priority throughout has been finding the right home for our UK clients. Trade Nation stood out for its platforms and its service culture, and we are confident our clients will be well looked after.”

About Trade Nation

Trade Nation is a specialist spread betting and CFD provider, founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with offices across London, Sydney, Lisbon, Johannesburg, Seychelles, Malaysia and The Bahamas. In the UK it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 525164). Client funds are held in segregated accounts with Tier 1 banks, and spreads on core markets are fixed on Trade Nation’s own platform and TradingView.

W: https://tradenation.com/

X: https://x.com/itstradenation

L:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/itstradenation/

About Stratos Markets Limited

Stratos Markets Limited operates as FXCM in the United Kingdom and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 217689). Part of the Stratos group, FXCM has provided online FX and CFD trading to retail and professional clients since 1999. Stratos Markets Limited is registered in England and Wales (company number 04072877) and headquartered in London.

Risk warning and disclaimer

Financial Spread Bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.8% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as a recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice.

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