February 14, 2026

Inheritance Tax Changes Drive UK Retirement Annuities to Record £7.4bn Sales in 2025

UK retirement annuity sales hit a record £7.4bn in 2025, rising 4%. Average investment tops £80,000. New inheritance tax rules push more people to buy annuities for steady income and tax planning.

February 14, 2026

AI Threatens 13 Million Jobs in Philippines’ $30B Outsourcing Industry

The Philippines’ $30 billion outsourcing sector faces a tough AI challenge, putting 13 million jobs at risk. Workers deal with new AI performance reviews and must upskill to survive.

February 14, 2026

NSE Nifty Drops 336 Points as IT Stocks Lead Market Decline Amid Global AI Worries

Nifty and Sensex slipped on Friday with IT stocks facing sharp losses. Foreign investors sold nearly ₹7,400 crore. AI concerns hit markets globally, impacting metals and realty too.

February 14, 2026

Gaudium IVF IPO Opens Feb 20; Fractal, Aye Finance Listing Next Week

Gaudium IVF & Women Health IPO subscription opens February 20, closing February 24. Fractal Industries and Aye Finance to list next week. Mixed investor interest and grey market signals mark upcoming listings.

February 14, 2026

Hong Kong restaurants ask authorities to reveal risky oysters’ origins amid rising food poisoning cases

Hong Kong restaurants want clear details on where bad oysters come from. Food poisoning cases linked to norovirus have scared diners. Demand for raw oysters is falling just before Lunar New Year.