Swagath Bandhakavi

1 week ago | techmonitor.ai | Swagath Bandhakavi

Microsoft has announced that its Authenticator app will no longer support the password autofill feature after August 2025. The company has set a deadline of 1 August for users to export their stored credentials, as access will be permanently removed after this point. The transition is part of Microsoft’s broader move to consolidate autofill and credential management within its web browser, Microsoft Edge.

1 week ago | nsenergybusiness.com | Swagath Bandhakavi

South Africa-based Gold Fields has signed a scheme implementation deed (SID) to acquire mid-tier Australian gold producer Gold Road Resources in a transaction valued at approximately A$3.7bn ($2.4bn). Gold Fields stated that the acquisition aligns with its strategy to enhance portfolio value through consolidation of existing joint ventures. This includes securing full ownership of the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia, where the company currently serves as operator.

1 week ago | financedirectoreurope.com | Swagath Bandhakavi

Ceto, a provider of financial consulting solutions, has announced the launch of Nova, a platform aimed at enhancing profitability for community banks and credit unions. Utilising a hybrid model that combines human expertise with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) functionalities, Nova is designed to streamline operations and offer a competitive edge in the financial sector. Nova is equipped with several applications, each tailored to specific needs within financial institutions.

1 week ago | nsenergybusiness.com | Swagath Bandhakavi

Shell reported a net profit of $5.58bn for the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025), marking a 28% decrease from the $7.7bn net profit recorded in the same period the previous year. However, the company’s adjusted earnings for the reported quarter stood at $5.6bn, indicating robust performance across its various operations. Cash flow from operations excluding working capital amounted to $11.9bn, while there was a $2.7bn working capital outflow in the same period.

1 week ago | financedirectoreurope.com | Swagath Bandhakavi

AgentSync has launched a new solution, AgentSync Contracting, designed to automate the contracting stage in insurance agent onboarding. This development is said to provide a comprehensive platform that connects distributors and underwriters. It is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the onboarding process for agents and their distribution partners, including carriers and various marketing organisations.