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Perk Brings Its Spend Platform to U.S.: NYSE Content Update

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

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 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 September 15th

• Perk is looking to accelerate its growth in the U.S.
  • Announcement comes after the launch of Perk Spend in Europe, where up to 40% of new deals are for the combined Travel and Spend offering.
  • Perk’s research found that one in four U.S. companies still have no formal look for managing spend.
  • Nikita Miller, Perk’s Chief Product Officer, will join NYSE Live to discuss how the solution is bringing control and flexibility to finance leaders.
• ServiceNow President Amit Zavery will join NYSE Live.
  • The company says that its AI Control Tower, Context Engine, and Shift Zero solutions solve the biggest questions customers have.
  • ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is looking to guide enterprises through the new tech ecosystem, where AI agents are moving from answering questions to taking action.
• The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield surpasses 5% and hits highest level since 2007.
  • The move comes as the Federal Reserve commences its two-day meeting, with a decision on interest rates due Wednesday.
  • As of 8 a.m. ET, ICE Brent Crude is trading at $106 a barrel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Opening Bell

Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM) marks their 2026 Capital Markets Day

Closing Bell

Jackson Financial  (NYSE: JXN) celebrates five years of being listed on the NYSE

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IIFL Finance Becomes First Non-PSU NBFC to Execute ₹25 Crores Tokenised Bond Transaction

• Landmark transaction executed on Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India under SEBI’s Regulatory Sandbox framework, with Trust Investment Advisors Private Limited as Sole Arranger and Advisor

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IIFL Finance Limited (“IIFL Finance” or “the Company”) today announced the successful completion of a ₹25 crores tokenised bond transaction, becoming the first Non-PSU Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in India to undertake a transaction of this nature. The transaction was executed on the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSEI), which provided the bidding platform for the deal, with Trust Investment Advisors Private Limited acting as the Sole Arranger and Advisor. The bonds will be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

The transaction was undertaken under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Regulatory Sandbox framework for tokenisation of securities, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of India’s digital debt capital markets.

Tokenisation enables securities to be represented digitally using blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), offering the potential for greater efficiency, transparency, and speed across debt market processes. By successfully executing this transaction, IIFL Finance has demonstrated the growing adoption of technology within India’s corporate bond market and reinforced its position among NBFCs adopting innovative, technology-led solutions in debt capital markets.

The transaction represents another step towards building a more technology-enabled and innovative debt capital market ecosystem in India, aligning with the broader industry shift towards digitisation of financial market infrastructure.

IIFL Finance’s transaction comes amid growing regulatory and policy momentum around securities tokenisation in India. At the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Mr Sanjay Malhotra and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Mr Tuhin Kanta Pandey jointly launched a national tokenised corporate bond pilot combining blockchain/distributed ledger technology with the RBI’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) for securities settlement.

SEBI Chairman Mr Tuhin Kanta Pandey, discussing the regulator’s broader tokenisation push, has said SEBI initiated a pilot to explore distributed ledger technology (DLT) for corporate bond tokenisation, noting the shift “could create greater possibility of more liquidity and instantaneous settlement” in the bond market.

Mr Govind Modani, Chief Treasury Officer at IIFL Finance said, “As the first Non-PSU NBFC to participate in India’s emerging tokenised bond ecosystem, we are embracing new-age technology to make capital-market transactions more efficient, transparent and future-ready. The tokenized bond initiative gives us an opportunity to participate in building the financial infrastructure of tomorrow, while gaining valuable experience in blockchain-enabled issuance and settlement.”

About IIFL Finance Limited

IIFL Finance is one of India’s leading financial services companies, offering a comprehensive suite of products, including gold loans, business loans, home loans, microfinance, and other secured lending solutions. With a strong presence across urban and rural India, IIFL is committed to empowering individuals and businesses through accessible and affordable credit solutions.

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Bank of India unveils 12 digital banking initiatives at Global FinTech Fest 2026

New offerings span Omni Neo mobile banking, premium cards, digital currency, self-service banking and FinTech collaboration

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bank of India showcased its growing digital capabilities at the Global FinTech Fest (GFF) 2026, held from September 9–11, 2026, unveiling 12 initiatives spanning payments, cards, digital currency, self-service banking, compliance, customer engagement and fintech collaboration.

The Bank’s booth was inaugurated by Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of India and senior executives from Bank & representatives from the Bank’s technology and fintech partners.

The initiatives reflect Bank of India’s focus on making banking more convenient, secure, inclusive and accessible while strengthening its capabilities in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, programmable digital currency and data-led customer engagement.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of India, said, “India’s financial-services ecosystem is entering a new phase in which innovation must deliver meaningful improvements in accessibility, security and customer experience. The initiatives presented by Bank of India at GFF 2026 reflect our commitment to combining the reach and trust of a public-sector bank with emerging technologies and strong ecosystem partnerships. As we advance our digital transformation, our focus will remain on developing solutions that are inclusive, scalable and relevant to the evolving needs of our customers.”

Mobile based digital payments

The Bank presented four initiatives developed around India’s rapidly evolving digital-payments infrastructure.

UPI Help 2.0 provides customers with a single authenticated interface to view their UPI transaction history, raise and track complaints, and manage mandates linked to their Bank of India accounts, irrespective of the UPI application through which the mandates were created. BOI has integrated this feature in Omni Neo Mobile App and now BOI customers can view and manage mandates created on BOI account on the Omni App. Another important feature in UPI help is transaction replay facility. This allows user to re-initiate an earlier UPI transaction, performed on any UPI app, from Omni Neo app where BOI account is linked. 

Bank also launched UPI Tap & Pay on PoS for BOI customers. This facility enables customers to make contactless UPI payments by tapping an NFC-enabled smartphone on a supported point-of-sale terminal. BOI customers can enable Tap & Pay feature on their Omni Neo mobile app and make it as default app for Tap & Pay transaction. When they make any purchase below Rs. 5000/- then merchant will initiate a UPI collect request and customer has to simply tap the phone on PoS machine and transaction will be successful. 

Another key launch for mobile banking was the Unified Ticketing Platform, developed by NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited, is designed to enable interoperable QR-based ticketing across metro, bus and other public-transport systems. Through the integration, Bank of India customers will be able to book tickets for local transport and tourist destinations through the Bank’s Omni Neo mobile application as participating transit and tourism operators join the platform.

Bank of India launched IMPS bulk payment in collaboration with NPCI in GFF 2026. This facility allows customers to send payment request in bulk and the system shall process the transactions and share response file with customers in one go. This shall be very helpful to their corporate customers through internet Banking. This facility is developed on bank’s Centralised Digital Payment Switch (CDPS).

Programmable CBDC for purpose-bound transactions

Under its digital-currency portfolio, Bank of India formally launched user-level Programmable Central Bank Digital Currency functionality. The solution enables digital tokens to be issued with embedded usage conditions such as merchant-category restrictions, geographical limits, expiry periods and specified acceptance criteria.

The system supports secure token issuance, transfers and merchant payments, with real-time checks to ensure that transactions comply with the configured conditions. Potential applications include targeted subsidies, relief payments, purpose-bound benefits and other Direct Benefit Transfer programme.

Programmability can help ensure that funds are used for their intended purpose while improving transparency, auditability and operational efficiency.

Leading Bank of India’s card product portfolio at GFF 2026 was the Terra Mastercard World Credit Card, a contactless international credit card designed for customers seeking premium travel, lifestyle and global-payment benefits. The card can be used across ATMs, point-of-sale terminals and e-commerce platforms.

Terra offers benefits across travel, entertainment, dining, mobility, wellness and digital subscriptions. These include domestic and international airport lounge access, accelerated reward points on eligible transactions and preferred categories, and offers from PVR INOX, Swiggy, Uber, Netmeds, Paytm Flights, Yatra, JioSaavn, Tata CLiQ Fashion and Tattva Spa, subject to applicable terms and conditions. The card is being offered with no issuance fee and an annual membership fee of ₹990 for the principal card and ₹750 for an add-on card.

Alongside the Terra Credit Card, Bank also launched, Unified AgentNxt Partner Integration, which provides a common framework through which the Bank can engage and manage multiple approved technology service providers. By standardising partner onboarding, operations, reporting and governance, the platform is expected to simplify ecosystem management and enable the Bank to scale customer acquisition, assisted banking, merchant services, financial inclusion, payments and collection initiatives more efficiently.

Next-generation self-service banking

In association with Hitachi, Bank of India showcased a proof of concept for an Android-based Cash Recycler Machine that brings multiple self-service banking facilities onto a single software-driven platform.

Along with conventional ATM and cash-recycler services, the machine supports UPI-based interoperable cardless cash withdrawals, Green PIN generation and real-time debit-card issuance. Customers can initiate the card application and authentication process at the machine and receive a personalised physical debit card instantly.

The proof of concept will enable the Bank to evaluate customer experience, technology integration, operational requirements and the potential future deployment of next-generation self-service banking infrastructure.

Fintech, compliance and customer-engagement platforms

Bank of India also presented technology-led platforms designed to improve compliance, customer engagement, product discovery and fintech collaboration.

ALPHA PLUS is a technology-enabled compliance platform designed to automate compliance functions such as Regulatory Inspection Management, Regulatory Correspondence Tracking, Compliance Advisory, Circular Repository Management, Deviation Reporting, Penalties Tracking, etc.

BOI launched FinTech Connect Portal which provides a direct channel through which fintech companies can register their capabilities and submit proposals to the Bank. Applications can be made without a fee and will be evaluated on merit, with each submission receiving a reference ID and identified internal owner. The portal is intended to create a central repository of fintech capabilities and make engagement with prospective partners more transparent and structured.

The Bank also showcased Markytics, an in-branch cross-selling and visitor-engagement platform. At GFF, the platform enabled proximity-based visit tracking, relevant product discovery, lead generation, session bookings, visitor reminders, feedback collection and rewards management. Its dashboard provides Bank teams with insights into visitor activity, product interest, dwell time and conversion trends.

The platform can support the cross-selling of retail, commercial, digital-banking and fintech offerings by identifying customer interest and creating contextualised leads for relationship managers.

Bank of India additionally presented E-Kosha 2.0, a Tone Tag-enabled conversational banking proposition that allows customers to engage with the Bank through voice. Designed to make digital banking simpler and more inclusive, E-Kosha can provide guided access to banking information and services without requiring customers to navigate complex screens.

The platform has the potential to be deployed at branches, Business Correspondent locations and other high-footfall touchpoints. It can progressively be expanded to cover account services, payments, transfers, loans, insurance, investments, customer service and product discovery.

Together, these initiatives demonstrate the Bank’s approach of combining internal capabilities with ecosystem partnerships to translate emerging technologies into practical banking applications.

Bank of India leadership contributes to key industry discussions

Bank of India’s senior leadership participated in discussions examining the future of AI, credit, compliance, cybersecurity, operational resilience and international fintech collaboration.

Shri Rajneesh Karnatak, Managing Director & CEO, participated in the session titled “End-to-End AI in Credit,” sharing perspectives on the application of artificial intelligence across the credit lifecycle.

• Shri P. R. Rajagopal, Executive Director, participated in the discussion on “AI-powered Early Warning Systems: Protecting Portfolios and Driving Growth,”;
• Shri Subrat Kumar, Executive Director, joined a discussion on “Hyperpersonalisation in Banking at Scale.”;
• Shri Pramod Kumar Dwivedi, Executive Director – “Co-Designing Responsible AI: BFSI, Regulators and the Future of Financial Innovation”;
• Shri Satyendra Singh, CGM & CIO – “Autonomous Banking: From Ambition to Accountability”;
• Shri Ashok Pathak, CGM – “India–UK FinTech Growth Corridor”;
• Shri Ashutosh Mishra, GM & CTO – “From Access to Ownership: Where Financial Institutions Build Their AI Edge” and “The Always-On Core: Solving for Resilience, Residency, Sovereignty & Multi-Cloud in the Agentic Era”;
• Shri S. Gowri Shankar Rao, CFTO – “Trust. Connect. Convert: The ROI-Driven Customer Journey”; and
• Shri Kuldeep Pal, CISO – “The SOC Capacity Crisis: Can AI Solve Cybersecurity’s Growing Gap Between Threats and Talent?”

Over the three-day event, the Bank’s booth welcomed various dignitaries from government bodies and regulators and hosted live demonstrations for customers, fintech companies, technology partners and other stakeholders.

Bank of India’s participation at GFF 2026 reinforced its commitment to building a future-ready, inclusive and secure banking ecosystem and delivering on its promise of Relationship Beyond Banking.

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XGRIDS Unveils Lixel L3 at INTERGEO 2026, Setting a New Benchmark for Spatial Capture with Validated 5 mm Accuracy

MUNICH, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XGRIDS, the spatial intelligence company, today introduced Lixel L3, its flagship high-accuracy spatial scanner with validated 5 mm relative accuracy, demonstrated against measured ground truth in a documented test.

The L3 fuses a high-accuracy LiDAR, a true-color vision system, an integrated RTK, and a built-in display into one system, uniting geometry, color, positioning, and delivery in a single capture workflow. Captured data can be processed locally and turned into 3D outputs for downstream applications, with L3 typically covering around 100 square meters in 10 minutes for high-accuracy data and photorealistic 3D models, making it well suited to large, complex sites.

Verified 5 mm Accuracy

Lixel L3 achieves 5 mm relative accuracy and approximately 2.5 cm real-time absolute accuracy. Its integrated SLAM system maintains stability throughout the scan, while real-time vision-aided localization and leveling optimization help control accumulated drift during longer scanning sessions. 

“5 mm relative accuracy only matters if it holds up in the field and the data can go straight into BIM,” said Sunny Liao, Director of International Sales and Marketing at XGRIDS. “Customers can capture, process and export locally and the data is ready for the workflow.”

Photorealistic Spatial Capture

L3 combines high-accuracy spatial sensing with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS 4K HDR imaging system, capturing color and surface detail alongside precise geometry. From a single scan, L3 produces true-color point cloud, detailed mesh and photorealistic 3DGS models. As 3DGS transitions into mainstream production—highlighted by Autodesk introducing support for 3DGS in 3ds Max and Trimble integrating it into SketchUp—XGRIDS’ proprietary LCC2 format is among the early 3DGS formats supported by established software platforms, bringing photorealistic physical assets directly into AEC, film and entertainment, and virtual production workflows.

Built for Field Crews

Designed for fieldwork, L3 features a 4.3-inch display for scan status, trajectory and coverage. Map fusion aligns multiple scans without preset control points, while privacy protection can blur faces and license plates.

XGRIDS Lixel L3 brings next-level accuracy and photorealism together, elevating the standard for how physical environments are captured, reconstructed, and put to work. As 3DGS moves into mainstream production and spatial data becomes a foundational layer for digital experiences, XGRIDS is building the infrastructure that connects physical reality with the digital world.

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KuCoin Wealth Broadens Access to Professionally Managed Strategies with New RWA and Crypto Multi-Strategy Products

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced two new professionally managed products under KuCoin Wealth. All-Weather Multi-asset strategy – Principal Protected, KuCoin Wealth’s first RWA-focused product with exposure to traditional asset classes, provides access to a diversified range of strategies with an emphasis on capital preservation. Crypto Assets Multi-strategy focuses on digital assets, combining multiple investment approaches designed to pursue returns across changing market conditions.

Professional investment strategies have traditionally involved limited availability, high minimum commitments and complex onboarding requirements. Through KuCoin Wealth, the new offerings make these strategies accessible to a broader base of eligible users, with minimum subscription amounts starting at 100 USDT. The launch advances KuCoin Wealth’s efforts to narrow the access gap between professionally managed investment strategies and digital asset investors.

The two products offer distinct approaches:

• All-Weather Multi-asset strategy – Principal Protected applies an all-weather allocation framework across equity long-short, quantitative and commodity trading adviser strategies, among others. The product follows a conservative approach focused on capital preservation, while dynamically adjusting its allocation to pursue returns across different market environments. The manager of the underlying strategy has historically managed more than US$1 billion in assets across its strategies.

• Crypto Assets Multi-strategy combines fundamental investment, quantitative trading, trend, arbitrage and event-driven strategies across digital assets. By diversifying across asset categories and return sources, the product aims to reduce reliance on a single strategy or market direction.

Together, the products provide users with access to diversified return drivers designed to reduce dependence on broader crypto market movements and pursue more resilient, risk-adjusted portfolio outcomes across market cycles.

KuCoin Wealth currently offers fixed-term investments and quantitative strategies for high-net-worth and professional users. With these additions, KuCoin Wealth expands into RWA-focused multi-asset allocation and professionally managed crypto strategies, further narrowing the access gap between exchange-based wealth products and traditional investment markets. Learn more.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.

Learn more at www.kucoin.com.

Disclaimer

The information is for corporate PR purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or investment advice.

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Philips OneBlade and Red Bull take self-expression to new heights in Cappadocia, Turkey

In a breathtaking display, Red Bull athlete Marco Waltenspiel and his distinctive moustache achieved a world’s first in wingsuit hot-air balloon slalom, soaring between seven hot-air balloons at 200 km/h, to celebrate the freedom to be yourself and follow your passions.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) (AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has teamed up with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete an extraordinary wingsuit slalom against Cappadocia’s famous balloon-filled skyline. It marks a new Philips OneBlade and Red Bull project, celebrating individuality, self-acceptance and doing things your own way.

Marco Waltenspiel is known for pushing the limits of wingsuit flying and doing so with his distinctive moustache and unmistakable look. Bringing his unique style to the aerial obstacle course, he jumped from 2,800 meters and turned the sky into a slalom trail through balloons at different heights, shaving seconds off each split-second decision as wind conditions changed around him. Reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, his fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to capture the spectacle from the sky. (Watch here)

“At Philips OneBlade, we believe there is no ‘right’ way to show up. We want to give people the freedom to shape their look on their own terms and express every side of who they are. Marco’s breathtaking feat in Cappadocia brings that spirit to life: bold, individual and unmistakably him. Through our partnership with Red Bull, we celebrate people who challenge convention, pursue what feels true to them and inspire others to do the same, “comments Shumit Mongha, OneBlade Business Leader.

Marco Waltenspiel, Red Bull athlete said on the Cappadocia jump: “For me, the small rituals really matter. They help me to feel grounded and prepare myself for each challenging jump. But beyond personal preparation, this jump was also about teamwork and trust. It was a challenge to bring everything together, and every detail had to align perfectly. I felt great on the day, & when the right moment finally came, we trusted each other, relied on our instincts, and soared through the sky. It was an incredible feeling.”

Philips OneBlade is made for people who want the freedom to create their own style. Whether trimming, edging or shaving, it offers a versatile way to shape and maintain facial hair, from a clean look to a statement moustache, and everything in between.

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) (AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Natixis strengthens coordination between its Portugal and India Expertise Centers under Etienne Huret’s leadership

LISBON, Portugal and BENGALURU, India, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Natixis announced that Etienne Huret is taking on the additional responsibility of leading its Expertise Centers in Portugal and India, strengthening coordination between the teams in Bangalore, Porto and Lisbon.

The new responsibility aims to strengthen coordination between the expertise hubs in Portugal and India, fostering closer collaboration, knowledge sharing and more consistent ways of working across teams and geographies.

This additional responsibility reflects Groupe BPCE’s confidence in Etienne Huret’s leadership and experience, as well as the strategic importance of strengthening collaboration across its international expertise hubs.

“This new responsibility represents an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between the two centers of expertise, bring teams closer together and foster greater knowledge sharing in support of Groupe BPCE’s global needs. The challenge is to ensure effective coordination across geographies and teams, while respecting the reality of each market and promoting more integrated and consistent ways of working, focused on creating value for the Groupe,” says Etienne Huret.

For Bangalore, this new model marks an important step forward. “Our teams will work collaboratively with colleagues in Porto and Lisbon on shared platforms, shared standards, and shared ambitions — with career paths that now stretch across two continents,” added Luc Bernard, CEO, Natixis Services in India.

Bringing the expertise hubs in Portugal and India under a common leadership will further strengthen collaboration across Bangalore, Porto and Lisbon, while supporting business continuity across geographies and time zones. It will also create further opportunities for knowledge sharing, talent mobility and international career development, enabling teams to learn from each other, work more closely across locations and contribute to Natixis’ global expertise.

About Groupe BPCE 

Groupe BPCE is the second-largest banking group in France and the fourth-largest in the euro zone in terms of capital. Through its 100,000 staff, the group serves 35 million customers — individuals, professionals, companies, investors and local government bodies — around the world. It operates in the retail banking and insurance fields in France via its two major networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, along with Banque Palatine and Oney. It also pursues its activities worldwide with the asset & wealth management services provided by Natixis Investment Managers and the wholesale banking expertise of Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking. The Group’s financial strength is recognized by four credit rating agencies with the following senior preferred LT ratings: Standard & Poor’s (A+, stable outlook), Fitch (A+, stable outlook), Moody’s (A2, stable outlook) and R&I (A+, stable outlook).

Natixis in Portugal

Natixis in Portugal is a Center of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking through the development of innovative solutions for the business, operations and workplace culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

Natixis in Portugal is part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, developing solutions for its two business lines, Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management, as well as cross-functional solutions for Groupe BPCE entities.

We currently have more than 3,000 employees from 46 nationalities, working across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. Our teams work in an integrated, inclusive and cross-functional way, supporting all of the Groupe’s business lines and platforms.

A culture of proximity, agility and innovation defines the Natixis in Portugal team and reflects the company’s mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect fit within Portugal’s dynamic and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

About Natixis Services in India

Natixis Services in India is a Center of Expertise for Groupe BPCE, a banking group of French origin, and its subsidiary, Natixis. Natixis Services in India delivers operational excellence and agile solutions by leveraging advanced technologies to address challenges in the banking industry. Natixis Services in India’s focus is on enhancing the client experience, mitigating risks, and strengthening competitive positioning. The team is committed to enriching career development opportunities within an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

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AURUS – Luxury Managed Residences Partners with SIBAN for One of India’s Largest Managed Living Projects

The partnership brings AURUS, a luxury extension of The Hive Hostels, to GIFT City as it continues to expand its managed residential presence across India

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AURUS Luxury Managed Residences, a premium co-living brand founded by Bharat Agarwal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Group to establish and operate a large-scale managed residential living development in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, in what is set to be one of India’s largest leasing partnerships in the managed residential space.

The partnership will see AURUS bring its expertise in co- living, hospitality, community management and operations to the development, while Siban Developers will serve as the development and property partner. Together, the collaboration aims to create a professionally managed living ecosystem suited to GIFT City’s evolving educational, corporate and professional landscape.

The commercial and lease structure encompasses a total leasable area of approximately 5,00,000 Plus sq. ft. spread across 480 units, under a proposed 15-year lease term based on the current commercial schedule, the potential rental payable over the 15-year period is approximately ₹550 crore, subject to the final executed agreements

Under the partnership, United Group will serve as the development and property partner, while AURUS will operate and manage the accommodation ecosystem. Its responsibilities will include resident experience, hospitality, community management, programming and day-to-day property operations.

The project is expected to serve a mix of students, young professionals and working executives, in line with GIFT City’s evolving educational, corporate and professional ecosystem. The current project plan targets operations to commence in 2030.

On the partnership, Bharat Agarwal, Founder, AURUS Luxury Managed Residences, said, “Our journey so far has demonstrated that there is a significant opportunity to build a more organised and professionally operated managed residential ecosystem in India. As we enter our next phase of growth, GIFT City stood out because of the scale of development underway and the opportunity to become part of a new ecosystem from an early stage. Partnering with Siban Developers gives us the opportunity to enter the market with the right development partner and establish a strong foundation for our expansion beyond Mumbai.”

Located in Gandhinagar, GIFT City has emerged as India’s first International Financial Services Centre and a growing hub for global financial and technology businesses. The city currently has over 1,000 operational entities, has generated more than 30,000 jobs, and has over 29 million sq. ft. of space allotted for development. Alongside its expanding corporate ecosystem, GIFT City is also emerging as an international education destination, with global universities establishing campuses within the city. Deakin University and the University of Wollongong from Australia are already operational, offering programmes across areas including business, financial technology, computing and data analytics, while Coventry University and Queen’s University Belfast from the UK have also been approved to establish campuses and financial institutions like Bank of America, Barclays, Deutsche Bank to name a few.

As GIFT City’s business and academic ecosystems continue to expand, the demand for organised, professionally managed and high-quality living infrastructure is expected to grow alongside its student and young professional population.

Commenting on the partnership, Sanket Patel, Partner, United Yogi LLP, said, “The development of a successful urban ecosystem requires different forms of infrastructure to evolve alongside one another. While GIFT City has established itself as an important business destination, its next phase of growth will also depend on how effectively it supports the people who will live, study and work here. We see this partnership with AURUS as an opportunity to contribute to that evolution by introducing an organised managed-living solution that responds to an important requirement within the city’s broader development landscape.”

The partnership places AURUS within one of India’s most closely watched urban development projects and represents a significant addition to its growth strategy. The company’s long-term ambition is to build the next 100 most beautiful and functional managed residential assets across India over the next five years, contributing to the transition of student and working professional accommodation from fragmented hostel and PG formats towards a more globally benchmarked living category.

The GIFT City entry marks the first step in that wider expansion journey, as AURUS looks to take its managed residential model to new markets across the country.

About AURUS Luxury Residences

AURUS Luxury Residences (A luxury extension of The Hive Hostels) is a premium, professionally managed, design-led managed-living brand founded by Bharat Agarwal, his brother Siddharth Agarwal and close friends. Designed to address evolving expectations around safety, design, quality and the overall living experience, AURUS offers an elevated approach to shared living for students and young professionals. The brand currently lives across Mumbai, Pune, Noida and Ahmedabad, with a portfolio of over 2,000 operational beds and over 5000+ beds in the pipeline. As part of its growth strategy, AURUS aims to expand this portfolio to 25,000 beds over the next Five years, further strengthening its presence in India’s professionally managed co-living space.

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Hisense Unveils New C3 Projector Family for Immersive Home Entertainment

QINGDAO, China, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is expanding its home entertainment portfolio with the new C3 projector family, designed to bring cinema-sized entertainment into everyday life. Showcased at IFA 2026, the C3 Ultra and C3 Ultra Max are launching across global markets this September, with the C3 Pro set to follow.

From movie nights and live sports to gaming with friends, the C3 family is designed around the moments people want to make bigger. With projection sizes of up to 300 inches, powerful brightness and immersive sound, it transforms living rooms, bedrooms and other spaces into flexible entertainment destinations, giving users more freedom to enjoy the big-screen experience at home.

The C3 Ultra delivers 4,000 ANSI lumens and a 5,000:1 contrast ratio with an IRIS Lens, combining vivid visuals with gaming-enhanced performance. Its Devialet-tuned audio system, featuring co-engineered hardware and a built-in subwoofer, delivers deep bass and immersive surround sound for a more engaging entertainment experience.

For users seeking greater visual power and responsiveness, the C3 Ultra Max delivers 5,000 ANSI lumens, 5,000:1 contrast with an IRIS Lens and 1ms ultra-low latency, supporting dynamic entertainment across movies, sports and gaming. Enhanced by Devialet audio, it completes the experience with rich, immersive sound that matches its high-performance visuals.

The C3 Pro brings the C3 experience to more users with 3,000 ANSI lumens, 5,000:1 contrast with an IRIS Lens and Devialet-tuned audio with a built-in subwoofer, offering a compelling balance of performance and value.

Together, the C3 Ultra, C3 Ultra Max and C3 Pro further enrich the C3 family, offering consumers a broader range of choices to suit different entertainment needs and spaces. Earlier this year, the C3 has undergone Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and product carbon footprint (PCF) verification by SGS, supporting transparent evaluation of environmental impact across the product lifecycle and reflecting Hisense’s commitment to transparent product-level environmental assessment.

With the C3 family, Hisense continues to bring more immersive entertainment into everyday spaces, making it easier for people to turn ordinary moments at home into experiences worth sharing.

About Hisense

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.

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Relaxo Footwears Takes Employee Well-being to the Cricket Pitch with Premier League 2026

New Delhi, Sep 15: India’s footwear company, Relaxo Footwears, organised the inaugural edition of the Relaxo Premier League 2026, an intra-Relaxo cricket tournament aimed at bringing employees together while promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, teamwork and stronger workplace connections.

The tournament kicked off on September 13 at the Shivaji College Sports Complex, New Delhi, bringing together six teams and 120 employee participants for a day centred on cricket, team spirit and healthy competition. The tournament will culminate in a finale in November.

Speaking about the initiative, Ms. Manju Kohli, Chief Human Resource Officer, Relaxo Footwears, said,

“Employee well-being is about creating a healthy balance between work, physical activity, mental wellness and meaningful connections. Initiatives like Relaxo Premier League give our employees an opportunity to step away from their daily routines, enjoy themselves, connect with colleagues and build a sense of togetherness. Cricket brings people together in a unique way, and RPL is our effort to use that spirit to strengthen both employee engagement and workplace well-being.”

The tournament also brings together employees from the Head Office, warehouses and plants, creating an opportunity to interact with colleagues across locations and build stronger workplace connections. With cricket at its core, RPL aims to foster teamwork, camaraderie and a stronger sense of belonging across the organisation.

The Relaxo Premier League 2026 will continue through the tournament season, with the finale scheduled for November, offering another opportunity to celebrate employee participation, sporting spirit and the teams’ journey.