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Hinterland Insurance, an independent insurance MGA and programme administrator focused on hard-to-place risks, has announced the addition of two senior leaders to its executive team, effective February 2, 2026. Evan Krozy has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer, and Kristine Harding will join as Executive Vice President, Commercial Package & Property, reporting to Krozy. The appointments mark an important step as Hinterland advances plans to broaden its programmes and product suite. Established in 2019 as a commercial property and difference in conditions (DIC) programme administrator, the company has since experienced significant growth, increased its capacity, and expanded its offerings to include…

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | COMMERCIAL PROPERTY A buyer is being sought for a retail and office property in central Chesterfield following the collapse of the company that owns it. Dents Chambers in Chesterfield’s New Square is a 63-year-old, four-storey building comprising a number of retail outlets and several floors of office spaceThe sale comes as owner New Square Properties Limited is being wound up. Nathan Jones and John Lowe of FRP Advisory were appointed as joint fixed charge receivers of the business on October 22 2025. Nathan Jones, joint fixed charge receiver and partner at FRP Advisory, commented: “The…

India’s government has asked refiners to consider buying more crude cargoes from the U.S. and Venezuela on the spot market as Indian oil purchases are under scrutiny following the trade deal with the United States. Indian refiners are steering clear of Russian crude in the wake of the trade deal with the United States, which the White House said includes India’s commitment “to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.” The 25% tariff on India that President Donald Trump placed in August 2025, due to India’s purchases of Russian crude, is now removed.    India, however, has not officially confirmed it would halt…

Kenyan traders are operating in a financial environment that feels different than it did even a couple of years ago. More structured. More eyes on it. As participation in currency markets keeps growing across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and beyond, regulators are paying closer attention to how trading income is generated, reported, and taxed. This is part of a wider push to modernize the tax system and pull digital and cross-border activity into the formal net. No mystery there, even if it still catches people off guard.For a lot of individuals who jumped into the markets without fully thinking through what…

Gold – Chart Gold is trading around $5,056 on the 4-hour chart, staying above the key $5,000 level after bouncing from the $4,540 low. The price is within the 0.382 ($4,854) to 0.618 ($5,138) Fibonacci retracement zone, which suggests a steady recovery instead of a full reversal. Recent candlesticks have tight bodies and small pullbacks, showing steady demand near $4,996, where the 50-period moving average acts as support. A downward trendline from the $5,598 high is still present, keeping pressure near the $5,138 resistance. If price breaks above $5,138, it could move toward $5,303. If it falls below $4,855, attention…

Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara . The Wall Street investment bank initiated research coverage of the AI-powered, fleet management stock with a buy rating and $36 price target, implying upside of roughly 30% from current levels. Shares of Samsara have plunged 49% over the past 12 months and 30% over the past three months alone. IOT 1Y mountain IOT 1Y chart Analyst Matthew Martino acknowledged that Samsara trades at a premium valuation, but argued that its price is warranted given its burgeoning free cash flow, long…

In the complex landscape of UK alternative investments, few names command as much respect as Rachel Buscall. As the CEO and co-founder of New Capital Link, this multi-award-winning entrepreneur has carved out a distinctive position in the financial services sector—one built on transparency, integrity, and an unconventional path to the top. From corporate finance to small business: An unconventional beginning Rachel Buscall’s journey into the upper echelons of alternative investment began not in a boardroom, but behind the counter of a bustling tearoom in Chelmsford. Before founding New Capital Link in 2020, she worked as a pension administrator, developing foundational…

The internet has a peculiar way of manufactured frenzy, where a single keyword can be weaponised to bypass our better judgement. This week, that weapon is the ‘Pinay Gold Medalist.’ Across the fractured landscapes of Telegram, X, and Facebook, a narrative has taken hold: the supposed leak of an ‘objectionable’ video involving a national sporting hero. The name attached to this digital firestorm is Zyan Cabrera, a figure whose sudden association with Olympic glory has left many scratching their heads.What makes this striking is not the content of the alleged video — which, by all accounts, appears to be a…

Indian refiners face constraints in how much US and Venezuelan oil they can take.India has asked state-owned refiners to consider buying more crude oil from the United States and Venezuela as it moves to diversify its oil supply amid evolving trade discussions with Washington, Bloomberg has reported.Refinery executives familiar with the matter said the government has encouraged refiners to give preference to US oil grades when sourcing crude from the spot market through tenders. Officials have made a similar suggestion for Venezuelan crude, though those cargoes would be arranged through private negotiations with traders. The request comes after US President…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Insurers are set to pay out £1.6bn for weather-related property claims made last year as homeowners in the UK faced storms, flooding and higher rebuilding costs after catastrophes.Analysis of industry data by Deloitte predicts the total for claims linked to weather for 2025 will be higher than the £1.3bn paid out in 2024 and more than double the annual amounts between 2017 and 2021.Total property insurance payouts in the UK are meanwhile set to hit a new record of £6.12bn in 2025,…