Demerara Bank CEO Dowlat Parbhu Recognised by Business Worldwide Magazine for Leading Digital Transformation in Caribbean Banking

Demerara Bank CEO Dowlat Parbhu Recognised by Business Worldwide Magazine for Leading Digital Transformation in Caribbean Banking

London, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dowlat Parbhu, Chief Executive Officer of Demerara Bank Limited (DBL), has been named “Digital Transformational Banking CEO of the Year – Caribbean”, recognising his leadership in driving a technology-led, customer-centric transformation that is reshaping modern banking in Guyana and across the wider Caribbean region. The accolade forms part of Business…

Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support. Financial advisors are leaning into generative AI to handle routine work but remain cautious about how the technology fits alongside their role as relationship managers and behavioral coaches, according to data from Morningstar. Drawn from…

Influencer marketing shifts from awareness tool to outcome driver across APAC

Influencer marketing shifts from awareness tool to outcome driver across APAC

AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], a BPaaS company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has released its State of Influence in APAC 2026 Report, revealing a fundamental shift in influencer marketing across the region. Influencer marketing across Asia has evolved from an upper-funnel driver to an outcome-driver in 2025, as influencers are increasingly proven to impact trust,…

Beyond Generators: Why You Need An “AI Director” In 2026

Beyond Generators: Why You Need An “AI Director” In 2026

Key Takeaways Adopt an AI Director workflow to ship consistent, story-driven videos faster than creators who stitch together disconnected clips. Build a simple “production bible” for each project (character look, color palette, pacing, and audio tone) so every scene stays consistent from start to finish. Replace timeline stress with conversational edits so you can spend…

Lionsgate Hires Chief AI Officer to Navigate Disruptive Filmmaking Technology

Lionsgate Hires Chief AI Officer to Navigate Disruptive Filmmaking Technology

Lionsgate has named Kathleen Grace as its first chief AI officer to lead the studio’s strategy for leveraging new generative AI technology in filmmaking. Grace comes to the Hollywood studio after serving as chief strategy officer at Vermillio, an AI platform built to license and protect IP and peoples’ likeness and personas. In her role,…

Summer Of Bitcoin Opens Applications For University Students

Summer Of Bitcoin Opens Applications For University Students

Summer of Bitcoin (SoB), a global, remote program designed to train university students as contributors to Bitcoin open-source projects, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort.  The program provides mentorship, real-world development experience, and a stipend paid in Bitcoin.  Applications will remain open until February 15, 2026. Summer of Bitcoin offers students a structured environment…

The War For “Near Me”: Cracking The Code Of American Local SEO In 2026

The War For “Near Me”: Cracking The Code Of American Local SEO In 2026

The United States market is the graveyard of average marketing strategies. It is vast, incredibly fragmented, and arguably the most competitive digital ecosystem on the planet. For businesses operating in the CIS or Europe, expanding into the US often brings a rude awakening: what worked in Berlin or Kyiv barely registers a blip in New…

The 10 best AI red teaming tools of 2026 – London Business News

The 10 best AI red teaming tools of 2026 – London Business News

AI systems are becoming part of everyday life in business, healthcare, finance, and many other areas. As these systems handle more important tasks, the security risks they face grow larger. AI red teaming tools help organizations test their AI systems by simulating attacks and finding weaknesses before real threats can exploit them. These tools work…

Social Media Marketing for Small Business: Expert Strategies for 2026 Success

Social Media Marketing for Small Business: Expert Strategies for 2026 Success

The online world changes so fast, doesn’t it? If your small business isn’t keeping up with social media marketing, you might be missing out on customers and sales. It’s not just about posting stuff anymore; it’s about being smart and connecting with people. This guide looks at some expert ways to make your social media…

Storytelling and digital innovation reshape government communication

Storytelling and digital innovation reshape government communication

Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani in conversation with Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy Doha, Qatar: Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, H E Sheikh…