Demographic, economic and regulatory developments in Algeria appear to bode well for the country’s insurance market, which looks primed for growth, expansion, foreign investment and profitability, according to a new report from AM Best. In its new Best’s Market Segment Report, “Algeria’s Insurance Market Primed for Growth and Expansion,” AM Best notes several of these potential drivers of growth help set Algeria’s insurance segment apart from those of other countries in the Middle East and Nor...

Applus+, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services with headquarters in Barcelona, is pleased to announce a new chapter in its leadership. Effective 7 April 2025, Joan Amigó I Casas, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Applus+ since 2022, has elected to step down from his current position and take on a newly created role as Senior Advisor to the Board. In this capacity, Joan will report to Mike Smith, the recently appointed Chairman of Applus+, and focus on str...

Nela Mullaj brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial sector and has a proven track record of leadership and innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250402700418/en/Nela Mullaj, Chief Operating Officer, EMEA & APJ at WeFi Technology Group “I am incredibly excited to step into this role,” says Mullaj. “It is my hope that my deep understanding of the financial landscape, combined with a clear ...

Cinemo, a global leader and a highly innovative one-stop-shop provider for fully integrated digital media products, and Hyundai Mobis, a pioneer in the era of smart mobility, announce their collaboration on a joint showcase to deliver enriched multimedia experiences. Hyundai Mobis selected Cinemo to enable the next generation of smart mobility on their platform. Leveraging Cinemo CARS™ products, among other CARS Connect Screens, CARS Connect Control, and CARS Online Video, this cooperation pres...

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) continues to write its growth story. The SecurityTech company achieved the highest revenue in its history in the 2024 fiscal year, surpassing its outstanding 2023 performance, even in an economically challenging environment. The SecurityTech company G+D continued its growth path in the past fiscal year 2024. The company generated revenue of EUR 3.132 billion, achieving organic revenue growth of five percent compared to the previous year, or six percent at constant excha...

Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider of radiation-hardened microprocessors for space missions, and wolfSSL, a renowned provider of embedded security solutions, are pleased to announce a new collaboration that addresses the growing need for robust cybersecurity features in space applications. This joint effort will combine Frontgrade Gaisler's radiation-hardened electronics with wolfSSL's security software libraries. At the highest Technology Readiness Level of 9 (TRL-9), the Frontgrade Gaisl...

H.W. International B.V. (HWI BV), a global, privately-owned insurance broker, has completed a management buyout (MBO) with backing from OBL Investments BV, a privately-owned company, aimed at boosting its independence, international presence and product offering. The MBO involves the acquisition of the HWI BV, the Group’s holding company in the Netherlands, following a year of restructuring where the HWI BV operations in North America, UK, France and Greece were sold. HWI is currently undergoi...

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaushik Sarkar as the new Regional Managing Director for its Europe, Middle East and India (EMEI). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250403509743/en/Profile picture Kaushik Sarkar “The Europe, Middle East and India region features a complex landscape with va...

SmartStream announces that it has partnered with Finastra, another global provider of financial services software applications, to extend collateral management workflows across Treasury and Capital Markets, with special focus on MEA and APAC regions. This collaboration offers a robust and cost-effective path for financial institutions to navigate workflows and regulations with SmartStream’s comprehensive collateral management solution, with the added acceleration to be operational in less than ...

The year 2025 marks an important year for the IBSA Group (Institut Biochimique SA), which celebrates a double anniversary: 40 years of leadership by its CEO and President Arturo Licenziati, and 80 years since the creation of the IBSA name. These milestones coincide with another significant event: the 90th birthday of President Licenziati, who today – April 3, 2025 – celebrates this major occasion. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/n...