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A year ago, Artificial Intelligence was on everyone’s lips — its potential hyped beyond anything we have seen since the advent of social. But as we step into 2025, the conversation is shifting. The initial frenzy has given way to pragmatism, and industry leaders focus on three defining themes: agentic AI, trust, and more robust privacy measures for users. What will this next phase of AI innovation look like? From the maturation of business models to the emergence of trustworthy, privacy-conscious systems, experts across the field weigh in on the trends they believe will shape the year ahead. Niklas Mortensen,…

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Joshua Meek as its new Chief Impact Officer (CIO), marking a significant step in the bank’s mission to deliver social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns. This appointment comes as part of Unity’s ongoing commitment to responsible banking and sustainable development. Meek, who previously held the role of Head of Impact and Sustainability at Unity, is expected to play a central role in advancing the bank’s ‘double bottom line’ strategy. This approach focuses on maximising positive outcomes for people and the planet, while ensuring financial stability. In his new role, Meek will drive forward Unity’s…

Switzerland-based investment firm 2Xideas AG has announced the expansion of its partnership with Northern Trust, a leading global financial services provider. This move will see Northern Trust’s Integrated Trading Solutions (ITS) become part of the existing collaboration, streamlining the trading processes for 2Xideas and boosting their ability to deliver high-quality results to clients. 2Xideas, founded in 2013, manages approximately US$2 billion in assets and specialises in liquid mid-cap stocks. The company first partnered with Northern Trust in 2022 to utilise a range of services including fund accounting, financial reporting, custody, depositary, and transfer agency functions. This latest development extends the…

New research from the Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has revealed a significant increase in public trust in charities, marking the highest levels of confidence since 2014. This surge in trust comes against a backdrop of growing reliance on charitable services as the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact households across the UK. The research indicates that public trust in charities now stands at 6.5 out of 10, up from 6.3 in 2023. This marks a substantial recovery from a low point of 5.5 in 2018, following a series of high-profile scandals that shook the sector.…

The number of people receiving charitable support has tripled in four years as cost-of-living pressures intensify. The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has released new research indicating that public trust in charities has reached its highest level since 2014. The research highlights that the most important factor for most people is understanding how a charity spends its money. This is closely followed by the knowledge that the charity achieves its purpose, makes a difference, and operates to high ethical standards. Overall, trust in charities remains strong and continues to recover. Charities now score 6.5 out…

Award-winning kids’ club booking and management platform, ClassForKids, has announced a new charity partnership with Youth Sport Trust, the UK’s leading organisation dedicated to promoting the education and development of children through sport and play. This collaboration aims to enhance opportunities for young people to engage in quality sports and physical activities, while also addressing the challenges posed by the digital age. The partnership is built on shared goals, with both organisations committed to fostering physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing among young people. By joining forces, ClassForKids and Youth Sport Trust hope to make a lasting impact on the lives…

Trust Wallet, the world’s leading self-custody Web3 wallet and Web3 gateway trusted by over 130 million users, has introduced Trust Wallet Quests, a gamified education platform within the Trust Wallet mobile app. This platform encourages users to earn points while exploring and learning about Web3. Users can participate in task-based challenges ranging from quizzes to complex problem-solving scenarios involving various DeFi and Web3 activities. These tasks are designed to deepen their understanding of blockchain technology and decentralised applications (dApps), exposing them to exciting opportunities within Web3. As an incentive, users will earn Trust Points, a loyalty-based points system designed to…