Newswire: Feb 12, 2026 4:19 AM EST

Highlights:

• New CFTC Chairman Michael Selig discusses regulating prediction markets in what he describes as "a new world, where we can bet on almost anything." Source

• Czech central bank governor says rate cuts depend on core inflation easing, though rates will remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. Source

• AXIAN Group expands into insurance underwriting to serve Africa's underinsured regions across its pan-African operations. Source

• Vietnam's leader To Lam plans Washington visit next week seeking trade talks with Trump after months of failed negotiations on transshipped goods. Source

• Republic of Congo raises $700 million in eurobond sale, its second offering in three months driven by lower borrowing costs. Source

• Nuveen acquires UK's Schroders for £9.9 billion, creating one of the world's largest active asset managers with nearly $2.5 trillion in assets. Source

• Hua Hong Semiconductor's Q1 revenue forecast misses estimates as the Chinese chipmaker lags domestic peers in the AI race. Source

• GFH Financial Group reports 8.1% jump in gross profit to $719 million and plans to list healthcare arm Healian in Saudi Arabia within 12-18 months. Source