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11th Annual USC Survey Finds “Quiet Shift” in Public Relations as Polarization Reshapes Corporate Speech

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Political and social polarization is changing when, where and how companies speak out on societal issues, according to the 2026 Global Communication Report from the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations.

This year’s survey of public relations professionals reveals increased defensiveness in corporate communications. Support for companies taking positions on social issues unrelated to their main business has dropped by 38 percent since the killing of George Floyd, with only 55% of respondents agreeing that companies have a responsibility to advocate for or support social issues.

The USC Center for Public Relations study also finds that polarization is damaging mental health and employee morale, while raising the strategic importance of communication within organizations. Ninety-one percent of PR professionals say polarization has increased the importance of public relations within their companies.

Overall, the report identifies a “quiet shift” in corporate communication, as companies move away from broad, purpose-driven messaging toward a more situational approach to public engagement. This increased caution does not signal a retreat from communication. As companies reassess where and when to engage, some conversations have receded while others have accelerated.

Some key insights from this year’s report include:

  • 81% of PR professionals say the level of polarization in the United States is high or extremely high, compared with 69% of the general public. By age group, Gen X and Baby Boomer PR professionals are more likely to view current levels as severe, while Gen Z and Millennial communicators more closely mirror the views of the general public.
  • PR professionals are divided on strategy in a polarized environment: Agency communicators tend to favor a proactive approach (53% support “playing offense”), while in-house professionals are more likely to favor a defensive posture (44%).
  • 41% of PR professionals say silence can sometimes be the most effective communication strategy in a polarized environment. Among in-house communicators, that number rises to 52%.
  • More than 60% of PR professionals say elected officials and government agency stakeholders have increased in priority over the past year.
  • PR professionals expect increased investment in artificial intelligence, crisis communication and government relations over the next five years, while investments in DEI, sustainability and purpose-driven initiatives are expected to decline.
  • More than two-thirds of in-house communicators believe their organizations are likely to restructure the PR function in the near future.

Despite growing challenges, 72% of PR professionals remain optimistic about the profession's future growth.

“Polarization has magnified the value of PR, even though many companies are communicating less,” said Fred Cook, director of the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations. “But the shift from playing offense to defense requires a different skill set and mindset. The decisions we make today will have an outsized impact on the future of the profession.”

“Today’s environment demands more from communicators than ever before. As brands navigate complex, polarized issues, communications must deliver clarity, context, and confidence in how organizations show up,” said John Box, CEO at Meltwater. “Data has become central to that role, providing real-time insight into public sentiment, risk, and where brands should engage. The most effective communicators use those insights to help their companies listen closely, engage thoughtfully, and make decisions grounded in evidence and purpose – protecting reputation and building long-term trust.”

The 2026 Global Communication Report was produced by the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations with support from Meltwater and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The full report is available at annenberg.usc.edu/gcr.

About the USC Center for Public Relations

Based at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, the USC Center for Public Relations (CPR) connects corporations, agencies, academics and students to define the future of our industry and to develop those who will shape it. Under the direction of longtime Golin agency leader and current USC Annenberg professor Fred Cook, CPR conducts and publishes research reports that forecast the future of communication, as well as forward-looking, thought-provoking content authored by our board of advisers, staff, and USC colleagues. Signature initiatives include the Global Communication Report, USC Annenberg’s Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium, the USC Relevance Report, and the Lead On! leadership forum for women in communication. Follow the Center for PR on social media (@USCCenterforPR, #PRFUTURE).

About Meltwater

Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com

About IABC

IABC is the leading global association connecting communication professionals with the people and insights necessary to drive results. Bringing together the profession’s collective disciplines, IABC delivers on the Global Standard in communication through local chapters and regions; educational offerings; certification; awards; a proprietary resource library; diverse and global voices; and worldwide conferences, including IABC World Conference, one of the premier annual conferences for the communication profession. Learn more about IABC at https://www.iabc.com.

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Nucleus Brings Genetic Optimization to India and the Middle East Through Leading IVF Networks

NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nucleus Genomics today announced joint ventures with Indira IVF, India’s largest IVF service provider, and Abu Ghosh Fertility Group, one of the highest-volume fertility networks in the Middle East, including the Shmaisani Fertility Center.

Through these partnerships, Nucleus will embed a new layer of genetic insight across preconception and embryo screening — enabling families to plan for their future child’s long-term health and longevity when choosing an embryo.

About The Partnerships

Indira IVF is India’s largest IVF service provider, performing nearly 42,000 IVF cycles in the last fiscal year across over 160 clinics. The Abu Ghosh Fertility Group serves patients across Jordan and the broader region. The network is led by Dr. Hilal Abu Ghosh, one of the region’s leading fertility specialists.

Spanning major fertility markets, both organizations are now part of the Nucleus IVF+ Network — a global group of IVF clinics integrating Nucleus into clinical care. At these practices, Nucleus will become part of routine IVF workflows, rolling out the technology across India and the Middle East.

In practice, that means screening of both parents and embryos will extend beyond rare inherited conditions to include broader insight into lifelong health risks such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

“The instinct to give your child the best start transcends every culture, and the demand we saw from families in India and the Middle East reflects that,” said Kian Sadeghi, founder and CEO of Nucleus Genomics. “We’re excited to work alongside Indira and Abu Ghosh to support patients in building generational health.”

“Across India, the need for fertility care continues to grow, and at Indira IVF, the focus remains on strengthening patient care through the thoughtful integration of technology alongside clinical expertise,” said Dr. Kshitiz Murdia, CEO of Indira IVF. “Our association with Nucleus Genomics reflects a continued effort to improve care pathways and support families on their journey to parenthood.”

A Shift Toward Genetic Optimization in IVF

These partnerships reflect a broader shift in family planning. Across the world, families are asking for deeper genetic insight, and IVF clinics are responding by bringing Nucleus directly into their care.

Demand is particularly strong in regions facing high chronic disease burdens¹. In India, non-communicable diseases account for more than 60% of deaths, including high rates of type 2 diabetes², early heart disease³, and hypertension⁴. Across the Middle East, non-communicable diseases account for roughly 74% of deaths, with cardiovascular disease responsible for more than one-third of fatalities⁵.

Through Nucleus, Indira and Abu Ghosh are increasing the scope of care in India and the Middle East, signaling that genetic optimization is becoming the foundation to modern IVF globally.

“By combining Abu Ghosh Fertility Group’s clinical expertise in reproductive medicine with Nucleus Genomics’ cutting-edge genomic technologies, this initiative seeks to give families more informed options when selecting embryos and planning healthier futures,” said Dr. Hilal Abu Ghosh of Abu Ghosh Fertility Group. “We’re proud to offer new approaches to embryo evaluation that help clinicians and families make more informed reproductive decisions.”

Expanding the Nucleus IVF+ Network

This partnership follows rapid growth of the Nucleus IVF+ Network. Nucleus has worked with 25 clinics globally, including official IVF+ partners such as CDelaF in Mexico, Beverly Hills Fertility in Los Angeles, and Neway Fertility in New York. It also builds on the company’s recent Preview launch, which expanded carrier screening from edge-case diseases to everyday health risk.

In line with national regulations, Nucleus’ offerings in India will exclude trait selection and do not disclose embryo sex. The analysis focuses solely on serious, medically relevant health risk information, aligning with local legal standards.

About Nucleus Genomics

Nucleus Genomics helps couples plan and have their best baby. Its products span advanced carrier screening, embryo analysis, and an integrated IVF care experience, with a focus on building generational health. Nucleus has raised more than $32 million to date with investors including Founders Fund, Seven Seven Six, Samsung Next, and Quiet Capital. To learn more about Nucleus, visit https://mynucleus.com.

About Indira IVF

Indira IVF operates 160+ centers across India and performed nearly 42,000 IVF cycles in the last fiscal year. The organization employs more than 3,000 people. Incorporated in 2015 in Udaipur, the organization works to expand access to fertility care, and reduce stigma around infertility, alongside clinical training through the Indira Fertility Academy. For more information, visit https://www.indiraivf.com.

About Abu Ghosh Fertility Group
Abu Ghosh Fertility Group is a leading reproductive medicine and IVF provider based in Amman, Jordan. Founded and led by Dr. Hilal Abu Ghosh, the center specializes in advanced assisted reproductive technologies including IVF, ICSI, and reproductive genetic testing. The group integrates modern embryology laboratories with cutting-edge genomic technologies to support evidence-based fertility care for patients from Jordan and across the Middle East. Abu Ghosh Fertility Group is committed to advancing reproductive medicine through clinical excellence, research collaborations, and the adoption of innovative genomic approaches to improve reproductive outcomes.

Press Contact
Nucleus Genomics
[email protected] 

¹ Based on Nucleus patient and clinic data.

² Pradeepa R, Mohan V. Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in India. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021;69(11):2932-2938.

³ Prabhakaran D, Singh K, Roth GA, et al. Cardiovascular diseases in India compared with the United States. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;72(1):79-95.

⁴ Geldsetzer P, Manne-Goehler J, Theilmann M, et al. Diabetes and hypertension in India: a nationally representative study of 1.3 million adults. JAMA Intern Med. 2018;178(3):363-372.

⁵ Population Reference Bureau. Curbing the noncommunicable disease epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa. Population Reference Bureau; 2023.


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British Council يطلق مجموعة أدوات الحماية لدعم المدارس السعودية في مواجهة المخاطر الرقمية وقلة الإفصاحات

  • طُوِّرت هذه المجموعة بالتعاون مع منظمة UNICEF، استنادًا إلى خبرة تمتد لأكثر من 15 عامًا في ممارسات الحماية لدى British Council في أكثر من 100 دولة حول العالم

  • تساعد المدارس على الانتقال من سياسة الحماية إلى ممارسة يومية منتظمة

  • تُقدِّر منظمة UNICEF أن نحو 150 مليون طالب تتراوح أعمارهم بين 13 و15 عامًا يتعرضون للعنف بين الأقران داخل المدارس أو في محيطها حول العالم

  • من المقرر تطبيقها في أكثر من 2,500 مدرسة شريكة للمجلس الثقافي البريطاني في جميع أنحاء العالم، ليستفيد منها نحو 1.7 مليون طالب

الرياض, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أطلق British Council مجموعة أدوات عالمية جديدة للحماية، تم تطويرها بالشراكة مع منظمة UNICEF، بهدف مساعدة المدارس الشريكة في المملكة العربية السعودية على تعزيز الاكتشاف المبكر، واتخاذ الإجراءات المناسبة، وتطبيق ممارسات حماية متسقة.

غالبًا ما تكون مخاطر الحماية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا مخفيةً وليست منعدمة، فقد أدى التعرض الرقمي إلى زيادة خطر الاستدراج والاستغلال الجنسي عبر الإنترنت، في حين أن الوصمة الاجتماعية قد تمنع الأطفال من التحدث علنًا عن مشاكلهم. وتشير تقارير UNICEF وITU إلى أن واحدًا من كل ثلاثة مستخدمين للإنترنت حول العالم طفل، مما يزيد من تعرضهم للاستغلال والتلاعب عبر الإنترنت. كما تُقدِّر World Health Organization أن واحدًا من كل سبعة مراهقين يعاني من مشكلة صحية نفسية، والتي غالبًا ما ترتبط بمخاطر الحماية في بيئات المدارس. ومع ذلك، فإن الفجوة المستمرة لا تكمن في مستوى الوعي، بل في التنفيذ، ففي حين أن الكثير من المدارس تمتلك سياسات للحماية، إلا أن اتخاذ القرارات اليومية قد يختلف من حالةٍ لأخرى.

قال Fakhar Jaffery، مدير شؤون الاختبارات في المملكة العربية السعودية والكويت والبحرين لدى British Council: “تواجه المدارس في المملكة العربية السعودية بيئة سريعة التغير تنطوي على مخاطر رقمية، بدءًا من الاستخدام الخاطئ للذكاء الاصطناعي وصولاً إلى التنمّر والمضايقات عبر الإنترنت. وفي الوقت ذاته، قد تجعل الوصمة الاجتماعية الإفصاح أمرًا صعبًا بالنسبة للعديد من الطلاب. توفر مجموعة الأدوات هذه لقادة المدارس والمعلمين والمجتمع ككل الإطار اللازم للتعرّف المبكر على المخاوف والتصدي لها بشكل متسق، بما يضمن بيئات تعليمية أكثر أمانًا للطلاب”.

قالت Almudena Olaguibel، مسؤولة حماية الطفل في UNICEF Spain:تعكس مجموعة أدوات الحماية فهمًا مشتركًا بين “British Council وUNICEF بأن الحماية الفعّالة تعتمد على الأنظمة، لا على العشوائية. ومع تزايد تعقُد المخاطر المتعلقة بالحماية وقلة وضوحها، يصبح التحضير والوضوح وتحمل المسؤولية المشتركة في مجتمعات المدارس أمرًا ضروريًا“.

صُمِّمَت مجموعة أدوات الحماية لتكون مصدرًا عمليًا للتنفيذ قائمًا على الأدوار للاستخدام اليومي داخل المدارس، حيث تدعم نهجًا شاملًا على مستوى المدرسة بأكملها يقلّل الاعتماد على التقديرات الفردية. كما أنها توضح المسؤوليات، وتعزز عمليات التسجيل والمتابعة، وتحدد معايير مشتركة ومسارات للتصعيد.

مع تزايد انتقال مخاطر الحماية بين البيئات الرقمية والواقعية، تساعد مجموعة أدوات الحماية المدارس على الاستجابة بشكل أكثر اتساقًا للمخاطر، بما في ذلك الاستدراج عبر الإنترنت، والتحرش، والإكراه، وانتحال الهوية، والصور الجنسية المُولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي، مما يتيح التدخل المبكر قبل تصاعد هذه المخاوف.

ستُطبق مجموعة أدوات الحماية في أكثر من 2,500 مدرسة من المدارس الشريكة للمجلس الثقافي البريطاني حول العالم، ليستفيد منها نحو 1.7 مليون طالب، وقد صُمِّمَت لتكون قابلة للتكيّف مع السياقات القانونية المحلية مع ضمان اتساقها عبر شبكة المدارس الدولية.

تنزيل مجموعة أدوات الحماية

نبذة عن المدارس الشريكة للمجلس الثقافي البريطاني
تشكل المدارس الشريكة للمجلس الثقافي البريطاني مجتمعًا عالميًا يضم أكثر من 2,500 مدرسة، وتقدم شهادات بريطانية مثل International GCSEs وO Levels وA Levels. نحن نساهم في تحسين جودة التعليم ودعم المتعلمين في جميع أنحاء العالم لتحقيق أقصى إمكاناتهم من خلال التعليم والمناهج البريطانية. كما ندعم المدارس الشريكة في أكثر من 40 دولة، مؤثرين في حياة أكثر من 250,000 طالب سنويًا.
 https://saudiarabia.britishcouncil.org/en

جهة الاتصال الإعلامية:
Stella Wekesa، مدير أول الاتصالات الإقليمي – الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا.
البريد الإلكتروني: [email protected]

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British Council Launches Safeguarding Toolkit to Support Saudi Schools Facing Digital Risks and Low Disclosure

  • Developed with UNICEF and grounded in 15+ years of British Council safeguarding practice across 100 countries
  • Helps schools move from safeguarding policy to consistent day-to-day practice
  • UNICEF estimates around 150 million students aged 13–15 experience peer-to-peer violence in or around schools globally
  • Rolling out across 2,500+ British Council Partner Schools worldwide, reaching nearly 1.7 million students

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The British Council has launched a new global Safeguarding Toolkit, developed in partnership with UNICEF, to help Partner Schools in Saudi Arabia strengthen early identification, proportionate action and consistent safeguarding practice.

Across the Middle East and North Africa, safeguarding risks are often hidden rather than absent. Digital exposure has increased the risk of online grooming and sexual exploitation, while social stigma can prevent children from speaking out. UNICEF and the ITU report that one in three internet users worldwide is a child, increasing exposure to exploitation and manipulation online. The World Health Organization estimates that one in seven adolescents lives with a mental health condition, often intersecting with safeguarding concerns in school settings. Yet the persistent gap is not awareness; it is implementation. Many schools have safeguarding policies, but everyday decision-making can vary.

Fakhar Jaffery, Exams Director, KSA, Kuwait and Bahrain at the British Council, said: “In Saudi Arabia, schools are navigating a rapidly changing landscape covering digital risks – ranging from wrongful use of AI to online bullying and harassment. At the same time, stigma can make disclosure difficult for many students. This Toolkit provides school leaders, teachers and the wider community with the structure needed to recognise concerns early and respond consistently, ensuring safer learning environments for students.”

Almudena Olaguibel, Child Protection Officer at UNICEF Spain, said: “The Safeguarding Toolkit reflects a shared understanding between the British Council and UNICEF that effective protection depends on systems, not improvisation. As safeguarding risks become more complex and less visible, preparation, clarity and shared responsibility across school communities are essential.”

Designed as a practical, role-based implementation resource for everyday school use, the Toolkit supports a whole-school approach that reduces reliance on individual judgement. It clarifies responsibilities, strengthens recording and follow-up and establishes shared thresholds and escalation routes.

As safeguarding concerns increasingly move between online and offline environments, the Toolkit helps schools respond more consistently to risks including online grooming, harassment, coercion, impersonation and AI-generated sexual imagery, enabling earlier intervention before concerns escalate.

Rolling out across 2,500+ British Council Partner Schools globally, reaching nearly 1.7 million students, the Toolkit is designed to be adaptable across local legal contexts while maintaining consistency across an international school network.

Download the Safeguarding Toolkit

About British Council Partner Schools  
British Council Partner Schools is a global community of 2,500+ schools, delivering UK qualifications such as International GCSEs, O Levels and A Levels. We help improve education quality, supporting learners worldwide to achieve their potential through UK education and qualifications. We support Partner Schools in over 40 countries, transforming lives of over 250,000 students each year.
https://saudiarabia.britishcouncil.org/en

Media contact:
Stella Wekesa, Regional Senior Communications Manager – Middle East and North Africa.
Email: [email protected]

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شركة DB Investing تطلق منصة DB Pay — حيث تلتقي العملات الورقية بالرقمية على منصة واحدة قوية

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة،, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أعلنت اليوم شركة DB Investing عن الإطلاق الرسمي لمنصة DB Pay، وهي منصة من الجيل الجديد للمدفوعات والأصول الرقمية صُمِّمت لتبسيط عملية تحويل الأموال بين الأفراد والشركات عبر الأنظمة النقدية للعملات الورقية والمشفرة. تقدم منصة DB Pay حسابات IBAN مخصصة بالدرهم الإماراتي والدولار الأمريكي، وتسعيرًا شفافًا، وخارطة طريق تتضمن محافظ للعملات المشفرة وميزات تحويل من العملات الورقية إلى العملات المشفرة — كل ذلك ضمن منصة واحدة مبسطة ومتكاملة.

تسمح منصة DB Pay للعملاء باستلام الأموال والاحتفاظ بها وتحويلها بكفاءة مع شفافية كاملة في الرسوم والتسويات. وتدعم المنصة تدفقات العمل المالية في الواقع العملي — كشوف الرواتب، مدفوعات الموردين، تمويل حسابات التداول، والتحويلات عبر الحدود — وتعمل على مدار الساعة طوال أيام الأسبوع.

قال Gennaro Lanza، الرئيس التنفيذي لمجموعة DB Group: “تم إنشاء منصة DB Pay لمعالجة مشكلة حقيقية نلاحظها في جميع أنحاء الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا الأوسع نطاقًا — وهي البنية التحتية المالية المُجزأة”.

طريقة أذكى لإدارة الدرهم الإماراتي والدولار الأمريكي — محليًا وعالميًا
توفر منصة DB Pay حسابات IBAN بالدرهم الإماراتي والدولار الأمريكي لكل من المستخدمين الأفراد والشركات، ما يتيح إجراء معاملات محلية ودولية سلسة. ويمكن للعملاء استلام الإيرادات، وسداد مدفوعات الموردين، وإدارة أرصدتهم بكل سهولة. بالنسبة للشركات، توفر منصة DB Pay إمكانية الوصول المُستنِد إلى الأدوار، ونظام اعتماد مزدوج، وحدودًا قابلة للتوسع، ما يجعلها مناسبة للمستقلين، والشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة، والشركات الناشئة في مجال التكنولوجيا المالية، والشركات التي تركز على التداول.

تسعير شفاف لتلبية احتياجات الجميع
تعتمد منصة DB Pay هيكل تسعير واضحًا قائمًا على الاشتراك:

  • خطة الأفراد: 3 دولارات أمريكية شهريًا
  • خطة الأعمال: 25 دولارًا أمريكيًا شهريًا، تشمل خدمات SWIFT وحدود معاملات أكبر
  • خطة المؤسسات: تسعير مخصص للمؤسسات الكبيرة

يغطي جدول الرسوم المتاح علنًا جميع التكاليف، دون أية رسوم خفية.

الوصول إلى العملات المشفرة — متكامل، مرحلي، وعملي
يتم تقديم عرض العملات المشفرة الخاص بمنصة DB Pay تدريجيًا، وتشمل محافظًا توفر خيارات الحفظ الذاتي والحفظ المُدار من خلال شركاء خاضعين للرقابة، بالإضافة إلى منصة تداول متكاملة لتحويل العملات الورقية إلى عملات مشفرة. يمكن للمستخدمين التحويل بين الدرهم الإماراتي والدولار الأمريكي والأصول الرقمية المدعومة، مع إمكانية إجراء تسويات في حسابات IBAN أو عناوين العملات المشفرة المعتمدة.

DB Pay × DB Investing: نظام مالي متكامل
تتكامل منصة DB Pay مع DB Investing، ما يتيح تحويل الأموال بسلاسة بين المدفوعات وأنشطة التداول — وهو حل مثالي للمتداولين النشطين الباحثين عن السرعة ووضوح العمليات.

مُصَممة لدولة الإمارات ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا
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Dmitry Shubov Discusses the “Agentic Shift” in Southeast Asia’s 2026 Legal-Tech Market

FREMONT, Calif., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the start of 2026‚ Southeast Asia's legal-tech ecosystem has taken on a monumental challenge: moving from basic AI use to “Agentic AI” deployment․ After a year of testing the waters with generative AI‚ the legal-tech industry embraces autonomous agents that execute multi-step legal workflows with minimal human intervention‚ transforming the legal landscape in Southeast Asia․ The “U.S․-ready” product strategy is one of the main ways Asian startups can enter the U․S․ legal marketplace successfully․

The single largest driver of this phenomenon is the finding of the Legal Innovation Report Asia 2026: AI Meets Law – The Next Frontier‚ published in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation & Technology Association (ALITA)‚ which found that nearly nine in ten legal professionals across Asia already use AI tools․ By 2026‚ the market splits quickly between those who make do with standalone 'wrappers' around narrow AI models‚ and the Agentic AI: coordinated and multi-agent systems that autonomously carry out complex legal tasks.

For SEA startups targeting U․S․ venture capital and enterprise buyers in 2026‚ these (“Agentic”) standards that are becoming mandatory include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Autonomous Workflow Orchestration: Beyond prompt-centric tooling‚ to agents that can autonomously plan research‚ validate facts across jurisdictions‚ or execute document-heavy tasks such as M&A due diligence and other complex enterprise workflows․
  • ‘Human-in-the-Loop' Priority: A central consensus emerging from the ALITA research groups is the necessity of 'human-in-the-loop' systems․ 2026 buyers are expected to give preference to technology that explicitly augments ethical judgment and critical thinking over platforms that attempt to replace human intelligence.
  • Workflow-Native Integration: Continuing a theme of U․S․ law firms rejecting “siloed” technology‚ agentic tools will need to be deeply integrated with U․S․ tech stacks‚ including Document Management Systems (DMS) and professional email․
  • Regulatory Traceability: per the EU AI Act (final rules will apply from August 2026) and other US state legislation (e․g․, Colorado AI Act‚ June 2026)‚ i․e․, being able to show “explainability” and auditability of key autonomous decision points your agents take․

To help SEA founders meet these 2026 requirements‚ a consulting firm can help with:

  • Product-Market Realignment: Shift the product roadmap from “reactive” assistants to “proactive” agents that can meet the demanding procurement requirements of U.S. law firms․
  • Diligence packs: Preparing the transparency and data-governance papers that U․S․ investors now require to make sure your startup is regulation-ready․
  • Cross-Border Compliance Strategy: Map Asian-developed technology to the specific 2026 legal and ethical guardrails across the U․S․ and EU markets․

“The 2026 market doesn’t just desire AI, but effective AI․ Closing the divide between generative and agentic workflows is the 'moat' that Southeast Asian startups across industries are pursuing today․ Companies that can show autonomous reliability with clear human-in-the-loop oversight could be the ones that have the best shot at capturing U․S․ market share and the next wave of venture capital funding‚” says Dmitry Shubov‚ Founder at Dmitry Shubov Consulting․

For Southeast Asian legal-tech founders‚ agentic AI is the planned challenge of 2026․ Collaborating with the right legal-tech consultant agency will help to align Southeast Asian innovation with the business value and legal clarity that U․S․ buyers desire․ Dmitry Shubov Consulting works with early-stage legal-tech companies that need help scaling in the U.S.‚ to help align their product offering and regulatory position fit with the local ecosystem․ Have Dmitry Shubov Consulting help guide your SEA legal-tech startup today.

About Dmitry Shubov Consulting

At Dmitry Shubov Consulting, our mission is to connect accredited investors with groundbreaking legal technology startups, fostering innovation and growth across Southeast Asia and helping Asian businesses enter the U.S. market. For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.

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Axi präsentiert neuen Podcast „The Strategy Room“ – moderiert von Kathy Lien

SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Das globale Trading-Unternehmen Axi hat heute den Start von „The Strategy Room by Axi Select“ bekannt gegeben. Moderiert wird die neue Podcast-Reihe von der renommierten Währungsstrategin und Managing Director bei BK Forex, Kathy Lien. Die Serie ermöglicht Tradern einen direkten Einblick in die Strategien, Denkweisen und Risikomanagement-Ansätze von Top-Performern und angesehenen Marktprofis.

„The Strategy Room“ richtet sich an aktive Trader sowie Marktinteressierte und soll die Lücke zwischen theoretischem Wissen und der praktischen Umsetzung an den Märkten durch fundierte Einblicke aus der Praxis schließen.

Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select bei Axi:

„Langfristiger Erfolg beim Trading erfordert mehr als nur den Zugang zu den Märkten – er setzt Disziplin, Struktur und stetige Weiterbildung voraus. Mit 'The Strategy Room' schaffen wir eine Plattform, auf der Trader direkt von den Top-Performern des Axi-Select-Programms sowie von führenden Branchenexperten erfahren, wie diese ihre Strategien verfeinern und Risiken in dynamischen Marktumgebungen managen.“

Moderiert von Kathy Lien, die für ihre Expertise in den Devisenmärkten und in der globalen Makroanalyse weltweit geschätzt wird, stellt der Podcast sowohl Trader des Axi-Select-Programms als auch erfahrene Experten aus der gesamten Finanzbranche vor. Die einzelnen Episoden beleuchten, wie Marktteilnehmer mit Volatilität umgehen, sich an verändernde Konjunkturzyklen anpassen und neue Handelschancen identifizieren.

Der Launch unterstreicht das umfassendere Engagement von Axi für die Weiterbildung von Tradern und den Ausbau der Community im Rahmen von Axi Select. Axi Select ist ein Programm zur Kapitalbereitstellung und Trader-Entwicklung, das darauf ausgerichtet ist, talentierte Trader zu identifizieren und bei der Skalierung ihrer Strategien zu unterstützen.

„The Strategy Room by Axi Select“ ist auf allen gängigen Podcast-Plattformen verfügbar; neue Folgen werden regelmäßig veröffentlicht. Highlights und exklusive Inhalte werden zudem über die digitalen Kanäle von Axi geteilt.

The Strategy Room ansehen: https://youtu.be/S2ZJbltwGIo

Über Axi

Axi ist ein globaler Online-Broker, der Zugang zu Devisen, Indizes, Rohstoffen und digitalen Assets bietet und Kunden in über 100 Ländern betreut. Über Axi Select bietet das Unternehmen finanzierte Handelsmöglichkeiten und strukturierte Unterstützung bei der professionellen Weiterentwicklung von Tradern.

Medienanfragen: [email protected]

Weitere Informationen zum Axi-Select-Programm: https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-program

Das Axi Select-Programm ist ausschließlich Kunden von AxiTrader LLC vorbehalten. CFDs bergen ein hohes Verlustrisiko für die Anleger. Dieser Inhalt ist in Ihrer Region möglicherweise nicht verfügbar. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unseren allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen. Es gelten die üblichen Handelsgebühren sowie Mindestanforderungen für Einzahlungen.


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Axi Lança Podcast “The Strategy Room”, com Kathy Lien

SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A empresa global de negociação Axi anunciou hoje o lançamento de The Strategy Room by Axi Select, uma nova série de podcasts apresentada pela renomada estrategista de câmbio e Diretora Executiva da BK Forex, Kathy Lien. A série foi concebida para proporcionar aos traders acesso direto a estratégias, mentalidade e abordagens de gestão de risco para traders de alto desempenho e para respeitados profissionais do mercado.

Voltado para traders ativos e entusiastas do mercado, o The Strategy Room busca preencher a lacuna entre a teoria e a execução no mundo real, oferecendo insights fundamentados na experiência prática do mercado.

Greg Rubin, Diretor da Axi Select da Axi, disse:

“O desempenho de trading sustentado exige mais do que apenas acesso ao mercado — requer disciplina, estrutura e aprendizado contínuo. O The Strategy Room, é uma plataforma onde os traders podem ouvir diretamente os profissionais de maior destaque do programa Axi Select, bem como os principais experts do setor, sobre como eles aprimoram suas estratégias e gerenciam riscos em condições dinâmicas do mercado.”

Apresentado por Kathy Lien, vastamente reconhecida pela sua expertise nos mercados de câmbio e em análise macro global, o podcast dará destaque aos traders do programa Axi Select, juntamente com profissionais experientes de todo o setor financeiro. Os episódios examinam como os participantes do mercado se adaptam à volatilidade, aos ciclos econômicos em evolução e às oportunidades de negociação emergentes.

A nova série reflete o compromisso mais amplo da Axi com a educação dos traders e o engajamento da comunidade com o Axi Select, o programa de alocação de capital e desenvolvimento de traders da empresa, criado para identificar e apoiar traders de talento a ampliar suas estratégias.

O The Strategy Room, da Axi Select, estará disponível nas principais plataformas de podcast, com novos episódios lançados regularmente. Destaques e conteúdos exclusivos também serão compartilhados nos canais digitais da Axi.

Veja o The Strategy Room: https://youtu.be/S2ZJbltwGIo

Sobre a Axi

Axi é uma marca global de negociação online que oferece acesso a Forex, índices, commodities e ativos digitais, atendendo clientes em mais de 100 países. O programa Axi Select proporciona oportunidades de negociação com capital financiado e suporte estruturado para o desenvolvimento de traders.

Consultas da mídia: [email protected]

Para informação completa sobre o programa Axi Select, visite: https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-program

O programa Axi Select está disponível somente para clientes da AxiTrader LLC. Os CFDs envolvem alto risco de perda de investimento. Este conteúdo pode não estar disponível na sua região. Para mais informações, consulte nossos Termos de Serviço. Taxas de negociação padrão e depósito mínimo são implementadas.


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Axi lance le podcast « The Strategy Room » animé par Kathy Lien

SYDNEY, 26 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La société de trading internationale Axi annonce ce jour le lancement de « The Strategy Room by Axi Select », une nouvelle série de podcasts animée par Kathy Lien, stratégiste de devises de renom et directrice générale de BK Forex. Cette série vise à offrir aux traders un accès direct aux stratégies, aux réflexions et aux approches de gestion des risques de traders performants et de professionnels des marchés reconnus.

Destiné aux traders actifs et aux passionnés de marchés, « The Strategy Room » entend combler le fossé entre la théorie et la pratique en proposant des analyses fondées sur une expérience concrète des marchés.

Greg Rubin, responsable d’Axi Select chez Axi, a déclaré :

« Pour maintenir une performance de trading optimale, il faut bien plus qu’un simple accès au marché : il est indispensable de faire preuve de discipline, d’adopter une approche structurée et d’apprendre en continu. Avec “The Strategy Room”, nous créons une plateforme où les traders peuvent échanger directement avec les meilleurs performeurs du programme Axi Select et des experts reconnus du secteur sur la manière dont ils affinent leurs stratégies et gèrent les risques dans un contexte de marché dynamique. »

Animé par Kathy Lien, experte reconnue des marchés des changes et de l’analyse macroéconomique mondiale, ce podcast mettra en lumière les traders du programme Axi Select ainsi que des professionnels chevronnés de l’ensemble du secteur financier. Les épisodes analyseront la façon dont les acteurs du marché s’adaptent à la volatilité, à l’évolution des cycles économiques et aux nouvelles opportunités de trading.

Ce lancement témoigne de l’engagement plus large d’Axi en faveur de la formation des traders et l’animation de sa communauté à travers Axi Select, son programme d’allocation de capital et de développement des traders, conçu pour identifier et accompagner les traders talentueux dans le développement de leurs stratégies.

« The Strategy Room by Axi Select » sera disponible sur les principales plateformes de podcasts et proposera régulièrement de nouveaux épisodes. Des contenus exclusifs et des temps forts seront également diffusés sur les canaux numériques d’Axi.

Regardez « The Strategy Room » sur https://youtu.be/S2ZJbltwGIo

À propos d’Axi

Plateforme de trading en ligne internationale, Axi offre un accès au Forex, aux indices, aux matières premières et aux actifs numériques, et dessert des clients dans plus de 100 pays. Via Axi Select, elle propose des opportunités de trading financées et un accompagnement structuré pour le développement des traders.

Contact presse : [email protected]

Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Axi Select, rendez-vous sur https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-program

Le programme Axi Select est exclusivement réservé aux clients d’AxiTrader LLC. Les CFD comportent un risque élevé de perte en capital. Ce contenu peut ne pas être disponible dans votre région. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos Conditions générales. Hors frais de trading standard et de dépôt minimum.


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Bitget Challenges the Definition of an Exchange With New Brand Film

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released a new brand film that questions a long-standing assumption in finance: why are markets still fragmented? The brand film introduces its UEX platform, built around the message “Trade Global Alpha in One.”

The film presents a unified trading environment where cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex, commodities, and precious metals are accessible through a single, unified account. It reflects a broader evolution in how users engage with markets, as activity increasingly spans multiple asset classes shaped by global macro conditions.

Recent market dynamics have highlighted the interconnected nature of financial assets. Movements in interest rates, commodities, currencies, and equities are increasingly linked, prompting users to look beyond single-market strategies. The brand film captures this shift, positioning Bitget's UEX as an environment designed to support cross-asset participation within one system.

“What an exchange is supposed to look like hasn't been questioned,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Users are approaching markets differently, they are focused on opportunities across assets, and platforms need to reflect that. What we've built with UEX shows our commitment to bring the TradFi, crypto and universal assets under one roof.”

The platform is built around Crypto and TradFi tabs side by side, enabling users to view and access a range of markets without moving between separate accounts or interfaces. Rather than focusing on individual asset classes, the UEX model aligns with a market environment where trading activity increasingly moves across assets in response to shared macro drivers. This approach allows users to respond to developments in one market while maintaining positions in others within the same system.

Within UEX, execution, capital allocation, and risk management are handled through a unified account structure. The film highlights four elements of the UEX experience: visibility across global markets, consistent execution supported by liquidity infrastructure, capital efficiency through a unified margin system, and an integrated ecosystem that includes trading tools and AI-supported features.

The release of the brand film reflects Bitget's expansion beyond traditional exchange models, bringing digital assets and traditional financial instruments into a unified trading environment. It closes with “Get the idea?” — less a tagline, more a quiet challenge to an industry still shaped by legacy assumptions, where the structure of exchanges has yet to catch up with the reality of how markets move.

To view the video, visit here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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