The Mastercard Economics Institute researched the economic implications of cybercrime. Image Credit: Mastercard February 12, 2026/Mastercard Johan Gerber, Executive Vice President, Security Solutions, Mastercard Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist, Mastercard Economics Institute Asahi Group, maker of Japan’s best-selling beer, was struck by a cyberattack last fall that was so severe the […]
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Positive Breadth Supports Modest Market Upside
February 12, 2026/United Capital Report Equities Market Summary: Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in SEPLAT (+10.00%) and DANGSUGAR (+2.45%). As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.25% to settle at […]
Testimony Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
February 12, 2026/US SEC Paul S. Atkins, Chairman Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Committee: It is an honor to testify before you today. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the work of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.[1] Nine months ago, I returned to the […]
