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- 1Estonia urges EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine●Estonia urges EU to ignore threats and use Russian assets for Ukraine Estonian Defence Minister Martin Herem has stated
Estonian Defence Minister Martin Herem has called on the European Union to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, saying Brussels should disregard Moscow's threats of punishment over such a move. The statement adds to ongoing debate within the EU over legal and political risks of tapping roughly immobilised Russian state funds to finance Kyiv's defence and recovery.
- 2Global Leaders Discuss Development Finance at UN General Assembly▼Global Leaders Shape the Future of Development Finance at UNGA81
Development bank CAF says global leaders gathered around the UN General Assembly to shape the future of development finance, with discussions focused on how to fund growth and infrastructure across developing regions, particularly Latin America. The institution highlighted its role in the conversation on financing for sustainable development.
- 3Financial Boost For Global Health Announced At UN General Assembly▼Financial Boost For Global Health On Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
New funding commitments for global health were announced on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The pledges, reported by Health Policy Watch, are expected to support international health programmes, though the donors, amounts and recipient initiatives have not been detailed in early coverage. The announcement came as world leaders gathered for the annual assembly, where health financing has been a recurring theme.
- 4French cinema sounds alarm over VAT hike on Canal+●« On sait qu'on va être l'un des principaux postes d'économies » : le cri d'alarme du cinéma français face au risque d'u
French cinema industry leaders are warning that a proposed VAT increase on Canal+ subscriptions would hit the sector hard, saying film funding is bound to become "one of the main items of savings". Canal+ channels are a major financial backer of French cinema through mandatory investment obligations, and industry figures fear a tax rise would reduce those contributions. Les Echos reported the warning, prompting debate in France about the future financing of film production.
- 5CFO Confidence Rebounds Despite Uneven Economic Outlook, Deloitte Finds●Deloitte: CFO Confidence Rebounds Despite Uneven Economic Outlook
Deloitte reports that chief financial officers' confidence has rebounded, even as views on the broader economy remain uneven. The finding suggests finance leaders are growing more optimistic about their own companies' prospects while staying cautious about the macroeconomic picture. The survey is drawing attention from business readers tracking whether corporate sentiment signals a broader recovery.
- 6Senator Ron Wyden cosponsors Medicare for All Act●# GoodNews from US Nurses Campaign to Win # MedicareForAll US Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon has cosponsored the Medicare
US Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has cosponsored the Medicare for All Act, drawing praise from nurses' campaigns pushing for single-payer health care. Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee and leader of the Democratic Caucus's request for information on health care, is seen as an influential voice on health policy. Supporters describe the move as good news for the Medicare for All effort.
- 7Deloitte survey finds CFO confidence rebounding despite uneven economy▼Deloitte CFO Signals™ Survey (Q326): CFO Confidence Rebounds Despite Uneven Economic Outlook
Deloitte's CFO Signals survey for Q3 2026 reports that chief financial officers' confidence has rebounded, even as their view of the broader economic outlook remains uneven. The quarterly survey tracks the sentiment of finance chiefs across large North American companies, covering expectations for growth, hiring, spending and risk. The latest results suggest renewed optimism in corporate boardrooms despite mixed signals about the wider economy.
- 857% of Finance Leaders Doubt They're Paying a Fair Price for AI●57% of Finance Leaders Are Not Confident They're Paying a Fair Price for AI
A new survey reports that 57% of finance leaders are not confident they are paying a fair price for artificial intelligence tools and services. The finding suggests widespread uncertainty about AI pricing and value-for-money as companies ramp up spending on the technology. It highlights growing pressure on CFOs to justify AI investments amid unclear costs and returns.
- 9Economist's Space Economy Summit returns to Orlando▼Space is everyone’s business: Economist Enterprise's 4th annual Space Economy Summit returns to Orlando
The Economist Group's Enterprise division is holding its fourth annual Space Economy Summit in Orlando, Florida. The event brings together leaders from government, industry and finance to discuss the commercialisation of space and how satellite services, launch markets and space-based data are becoming part of the broader global economy. Organisers frame the theme as 'space is everyone's business', reflecting growing mainstream interest in the sector.
- 10Alex Man Named GVP to Lead Oracle's PeopleSoft Business●Alex Man, GVP to Lead Oracle’s PeopleSoft Business
Oracle has appointed Alex Man as Group Vice President to lead its PeopleSoft business. The announcement, made through Oracle's official channels, confirms a leadership change atop the enterprise software company's long-standing human resources and finance application suite. PeopleSoft remains a widely used platform among large organisations, so a new leader at its helm is notable to customers, partners and industry watchers tracking Oracle's applications strategy.
- 11Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 Advance Planet, Technology and Investment Goals▼Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 Advance Progress On Planet, Technology And Investment
The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 concluded with reported progress on environmental protection, technology and investment agendas. The gatherings brought together leaders from government, business and civil society to push forward sustainable development commitments, with organisers highlighting concrete advances across climate action, innovation and financing for development.
- 12CMS leaders address finances as investigations continue▼CMS leaders discuss finance and operations amid investigations
Leaders of CMS gathered to discuss the organization's finances and operations while it remains under investigation. Details about the specific findings, who is investigating, or what was said at the meeting have not been released. The combination of an internal review of money matters and active probes has drawn attention to the leadership's handling of the situation.