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Business News Wales
4 days ago
- Health
- Business News Wales
Insight Workplace Health Appoints New Chief Medical Officer
Occupational health provider Insight Workplace Health has appointed Dr Andy Sproston as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). A practicing physician with extensive expertise in occupational medicine, Dr Sproston brings both clinical depth and strategical foresight to the role. The Neath-based firm said he will provide overarching clinical leadership, champion quality and governance, support the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to national conversations around occupational health. Co-Founder and Director Ellie Taylor said: 'Andy's appointment marks a significant milestone for Insight. He brings not only clinical excellence but also a deep understanding of how occupational health can be delivered in a way that meets both employer needs and employee wellbeing. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to grow the business, deliver outstanding services to our clients, and shape the future of occupational health together.' Fellow Co-Founder and Director Liz Terry added: 'This is a proud moment for Insight and a natural next step in recognising Andy's outstanding contribution to the clinical leadership of our organisation. His collaborative, evidence-based approach will ensure our care continues to prioritise employees, clients, and the clinical team. I look forward to continuing our work together in this new chapter for Insight.' Dr Andy Sproston, Chief Medical Officer, Consultant in Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Occupational Medicine Council Member (Welsh Convenor), MBBCh, MFOM, said: 'I am delighted to be appointed as Chief Medical Officer for Insight Workplace Health. Since working with the organisation, the team's commitment to providing a quality and timely service has been evident, along with a positive attitude towards supporting both employers and employees with health and work-related queries. 'I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to develop the strong strategic partnerships that are important within our sector, and to foster constructive, reliable relationships with our existing and new customers. As always, I look forward to continued collaborative work with the directors and management team, clinicians, administrative staff, and all involved who together make a fantastic team, at what is a fast growing and exciting time for the company.' Insight supports organisations including Welsh Government, Welsh Water, Natural Resources Wales, Admiral and Cardiff University as well as extending support across UK local authorities with a key role in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Backlash and Critique Surrounds Jisoo's Casting in 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint'
' Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint ' has been facing a lot of backlash and critique ever since the first teaser. From being accused of changing the plot to not following through with quality, the film has had its fair share of issues. Jisoo 's casting in her big-screen debut has also brought forth a lot of debate online. Recently, the film's director, Kim Byung Woo, revealed his reasons for casting Jisoo. His comments have since then gone viral online and are being heavily criticised by fans and netizens alike. Kim Byung Woo shares why he cast BLACKPINK Jisoo Jisoo has been involved in a number of projects, though her casting in 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' marks her debut feature on the big screen. Many had been speculating as to how she got the role, and recently, as per K-media news outlet Insight reports, the director of the film revealed his reasons for casting the idol-turned-actress. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He cited the importance of casting well known people as actors in the film, and shared that her role comes on screen in the film at a much later time than the rest of the main characters. He also shared, 'If it weren't for Jisoo, I probably would have just passed without knowing'. Director's comments receive major backlash online As soon as the film director's comments were shared, they ended up going viral online. Many K-netizens took over social media and fan forums to share their opinion on the matter, with one commenting, 'Jisoo must feel so embarrassed, haha'. Another fan of the group commented online, saying, 'LOL the wording is hilarious — basically saying, 'It doesn't matter because her screen time is short,' right?' Another fan commented on the matter, sharing, 'Idol has always this kind of role in the filming industry, but still to used her not only for fame but also as a shield from backlash is just despicable. Promising her a more role in next possible movie is even more nasty. I hate how they use Jisoo to gate her fans in this project'.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Insight Enterprises, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 31, 2025
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Insight Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIT) (the 'Company') today announced that it will release financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, prior to market open on July 31, 2025, and will also host a conference call and live webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results of operations. The live webcast and replays of the conference call can be accessed at: To access the live conference call, please register in advance using this event link. Upon registering, participants will receive dial-in information via email, as well as a unique registrant ID, event passcode, and detailed instructions regarding how to join the call. About Insight Insight Enterprises is a leading Solutions Integrator that helps clients solve technology challenges by combining the right hardware, software, and services. We're a global Fortune 500 technology company with a network of over 6,000 partners and experts around the world who provide access to end-to-end IT capabilities. For more than 35 years, we have delivered and optimized technology solutions for our clients efficiently, effectively, and safely. We are rated as a Great Place to Work, a Forbes World's Best Employer, and a Fortune World's Best Workplace. Discover more at NSIT-F
Malaysian Reserve
16-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Quant Insight Secures Series A Investment from 7RIDGE's Ecosystem Impact Fund to Accelerate Global Expansion of its Macro Factor Risk Models and Analytics Platform to Asset Managers.
LONDON, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Quant Insight, the breakthrough macro factor analytics company serving institutional investors globally, announced completion of its Series A funding round led by 7RIDGE. The investment will accelerate Quant Insight's global expansion, enhance its unique macro factor risk models, and strengthen its position as the leading provider of macro intelligence for modern investment management. Solving the Hidden Macro Risk ChallengeQuant Insight addresses a critical gap in portfolio management: the inability to quantify macro exposures that drive over 50% of equity returns during market stress. While traditional risk models focus on equity style factors, macro risks drive returns during market volatility. 'Macro factors increasingly challenge equity investors' ability to generate alpha, yet they remain hard to quantify,' said Mahmood Noorani, CEO of Quant Insight. 'Our platform provides this critical missing piece—quantifiable macro factor intelligence that complements traditional style factor models.' Strategic Partnership for Fintech Excellence7RIDGE brings exceptional domain expertise with a proven track record scaling enterprise-facing technologies for trading, capital markets, and investment management. The firm's portfolio includes Digital Asset Holdings, Trading Technologies, and Raft Technologies. 'Quant Insight represents exactly the type of transformative technology that makes the global financial system more robust and efficient,' said Carsten Kengeter, CEO of 7RIDGE. 'Quant Insight's macro risk analytics fill a genuine market need with rigorous quantitative methodology. We're excited to leverage our capital markets expertise to help scale their platform globally.' Proven TechnologyQuant Insight's platform provides three core solutions: Macro Factor Equity Risk Model (MFERM): Decomposes portfolio returns into explainable macro components and provides clarity on macro exposure Cross-Asset Valuation Engine: Identifies macro dislocations and fair value gaps across asset classes Asset Management Solutions: Construction of active ETFs and risk hedging products The technology covers 13,000+ global assets with API integration and partnerships with leading risk platforms. Growth and Innovation The Series A funding will enable global expansion, enhanced platform capabilities with machine learning, scaled operations, and new applications for macro intelligence. About Quant InsightQuant Insight delivers analytics revealing hidden macro influences in portfolios, serving global institutional clients. Visit: About 7RIDGE7RIDGE is a private markets asset manager focused on transformative financial services technology, headquartered in London. Visit: Media Contact: Stephen Baldwin email: sbaldwin@ Logo: View original content:
SBS Australia
13-07-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
Louis thought he was going to be a homeowner at 23. A rogue email threatened his dream
When every ping or buzz on our device could be a scammer, how can we recognise any red flags and protect ourselves? Insight hears from those who've been hit hard by scammers but are fighting back. Watch Insight episode Scammed on Tuesday 8 July on SBS at 8.30PM or live on SBS On Demand . Tech-savvy Louis May never thought he'd fall victim to a scam. "I think I was quite arrogant about it at the time," Louis told Insight. "I thought ... I'm a young person. I'm not going to fall for a phone call where someone is pretending to be someone else." So, when Louis received an email from an address he thought was his lawyer's, he didn't anticipate it would lead to him losing his $110,000 house deposit . Louis had been working 10-hour shifts as an electrician, six days a week for years, and had enough saved for his first property at age 23. Through the buying process, Louis' lawyer had contacted him using two different email accounts. So, when he received an email from a third account instructing him to fill out a Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) form, he didn't think much of it. Following the instructions from the third email account and after speaking with his bank, he transferred $110,000 into an account of a different bank. On the day of his property's settlement, Louis' lawyer called to tell him that the promised $110,000 wasn't in his account. "When I said: 'I did what you had told me', and he said 'I'd never emailed you a PEXA form', my heart dropped. "That was the moment that I realised I was scammed." 'You can't think straight' After Vicky Schaefer noticed a $1,500 transaction in her banking app, she knew she hadn't made herself, she immediately contacted her bank's fraud department. She asked the bank to freeze all her accounts, which the bank did, and it told her it would call her back when it had more information about the fraudulent charge. Three hours later, Vicky received a call — from who she thought was her bank — claiming someone was trying to breach her account again. "[The caller ID said it was my bank's] fraud department. I thought that's amazing; they got back to me so quickly." But it was not her bank. It was a scammer who had cloned the bank's phone number. Vicky's bank account was drained of $47,000 by scammers. Source: SBS The scammer then took over Vicky's phone by way of verification codes and took $47,000 out of her bank account while she was on the phone with them. "All I could do was to sit there and watch all my money just get taken out of my account," Vicky said. "These scammers put you in such a panic, you can't think straight." Disrupting the scam syndicates A cybercrime is reported every six minutes in Australia, according to Cody Nagel , who works for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in its Joint Policing Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. He said scams are driven by internationally based organised crime networks, often operating like a business with different arms, with scams funding other kinds of criminal activity. "These people are working every single day ... They're working in the morning and the night, targeting different jurisdictions based on the most lucrative time" for when people are most susceptible," Nagel told Insight. Cody Nagel works in the AFP's Joint Policing Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Source: SBS Nagel said the AFP is focused on bringing public and private industry together to disrupt and prosecute scams. "I can look across the room at somebody from a financial institution and say: 'Do you have a bank account with this number? Can we stop that money? Can we get that money back for this customer?" With further collaboration and sharing of intelligence between banks and law enforcement, Nagel suggests scams can be disrupted. "We acknowledge that we can't actually arrest our way out of this problem," he said. Australia's world-first scam prevention legislation In February, Australia passed world-first scam prevention legislation with the new Scams Prevention Framework. Under this legislation, banks, mobile networks, and social media companies are required to take reasonable steps to prevent, detect, disrupt, and report scams, or face significant fines. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) acts as the External Dispute Resolution scheme for the first three sectors (banks, telcos, and social media companies) — helping people to resolve disputes with banks, insurers and superannuation funds. However, some consumer groups have criticised the Framework legislation, as it won't force offending businesses to automatically compensate scam victims. The UK has introduced a scheme that forces banks to reimburse a customer who has been scammed, usually within five days — provided they haven't acted with gross negligence or fraudulently. Some groups have called for a modified version of UK model to be implemented in Australia. AFCA CEO David Locke said Australian law has largely been inadequate when it comes to scams. He believes that mandatory codes would ensure stronger action and a stronger chance for fair dispute resolution. "Most people out there would never for a minute think that banks are not required to check the name that's given against the BSB and account number," he told Insight. (Many banks have started to implement Confirmation of Payee this year, an anti-scam measure checking that bank details match the account name.) Locke said he hopes the new framework legislation will "make the banks take much further step to protect consumers". Dealing with the aftermath Louis' mum Alex Brooks helped him navigate the aftermath of being scammed. "Someone obviously had breached his confidential home-buying details," she said. Since the scam, Alex has interviewed multiple cybersecurity experts and has paid thousands of dollars for website forensics. She says that her findings infer that Louis wasn't responsible for the breach of his details. Alex says Louis' bank offered him a remediation payment of $1,000, which he did not accept. "It beggars' belief what goes on as people try to seek justice and restitution," Alex said. Vicky has also had a trying time getting financial reparation. Even though it was the bank's number that had been cloned, Vicky felt it was blaming her for the funds lost in the scam. However, after hiring a lawyer, Vicky says her bank reimbursed her almost a year later. I thought it was going to be a really, really good time in my life. But unfortunately, I've been knocked way back down. Louis May Unlike Vicky, Louis has not been able to recover the money he was scammed out of. He says he still feels the toll. "I thought it was going to be a really, really good time in my life. But unfortunately, I've been knocked way back down." Louis, now 24, was still able to settle on the small apartment after receiving a loan from a family member; but is now paying an extra $600 a month in interest. "It's pretty heartbreaking," he said. "I feel like I'm further back than I was last year — even still now." If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. If you've had your personal or financial information stolen, immediately contact your bank or credit card provider and tell them to stop any transactions. You can report scams to Scamwatch or ReportCyber .
