Fitness entrepreneur Anthony Geisler has launched a new boutique fitness company called Sequel Brands, featuring four wellness concepts that emphasise science-backed approaches to exercise and recovery. Geisler, who previously founded Xponential Fitness and built it into what the company describes as the world’s largest fitness and wellness franchisor, stepped down as CEO of that company last year. The new venture combines traditional fitness approaches with emerging wellness technologies, including electro-muscle stimulation and light therapy treatments. Four wellness concepts Sequel Brands operates four distinct fitness and wellness brands: Pilates Addiction offers reformer Pilates classes that blend classical techniques with athletic programming.…
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In an industry often bogged down by complexity and operational inefficiencies, Eccoux (pronounced ‘echo’) emerges as a transformative support partner for small and solo accounting practices across the UK. As a white-label Global Accountancy Outsourcing Partner, Eccoux helps firms streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale their services, without sacrificing control or quality. By seamlessly integrating into your existing workflow, It allows practices to expand capacity, improve efficiency, and boost profitability while maintaining their unique client experience. Founded by Andrea L Richards, an award-winning expert with over 33 years in accountancy and financial efficiency, Eccoux support services, seamlessly integrates into micro…
New Forests, a global leader in nature-based real asset and natural capital investments, has appointed Anne Dillé as Head of Institutional Fundraising for the UK and Europe. In this newly created role, Anne will spearhead efforts to engage institutional investors across the region, boosting capital raising and strengthening client relationships. This move supports New Forests’ ongoing expansion across its forestry, agriculture, and natural capital investment strategies. Anne brings over 30 years of experience in financial markets, with a track record of successfully building and managing institutional client relationships across Europe. Most recently, Anne was EMEA Business Development Director at Nomura…
Direct selling is an alternate marketing method that bypasses traditional advertising channels and brick-and-mortar stores. Products with unique features are sold directly to consumers, primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. This relationship-based marketing approach has existed for generations and continues to gain momentum globally, particularly in India. The direct selling industry presents remarkable opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs seeking flexible income streams. India’s growing market has attracted numerous players, with QNET establishing a significant presence through its local partnership with Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd. Despite impressive growth and legitimate operations, misconceptions persist about direct selling businesses. India’s direct selling sector is expected…
Global professional job vacancies dropped by 11.6% in April compared to March, reflecting ongoing volatility in the global hiring landscape. Toby Fowlston, CEO of Robert Walters, noted: “The hiring market isn’t in decline—it’s in flux. Month-to-month figures have shown erratic shifts, but we’re seeing companies remain strategically active. Many are adapting to economic uncertainty, not freezing recruitment altogether.” This data is drawn from the Robert Walters Global Jobs Index, launched in partnership with Vacancysoft. The index, updated on 20 May, uniquely tracks real-time job flow for professional roles worldwide via external job postings. AI & Data Talent: Demand Shifts Toward…
Few names in the world of traditional American music arouse as much nostalgia as Don McLean. However, his songwriting isn’t the only thing that has people talking in recent years. Unbelievably, his relationship with Paris Dylan—a gorgeous, social media-savvy model who is 48 years his junior—has completely changed how the general public views love, life, and second chances. Although their relationship may seem out of the ordinary, it is actually surprisingly grounded and, perhaps more significantly, emotionally healing. In a society that frequently views age-defying love as ephemeral, McLean and Dylan have not only maintained a connection across decades by…
With the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) set to wind down, high-risk finance businesses are urging the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to focus on faster and more secure payments. New research by Equals Money highlights that fraud prevention and reducing payment delays are the most pressing concerns for these firms as the FCA assumes full regulatory control of UK payments. A Censuswide survey of 500 senior leaders in the UK’s money service sectors with elevated risk profiles – including wealth management firms, crypto and gaming firms – found that nearly half (48 per cent) say fraud is their biggest challenge, with…
Towergate Insurance warns businesses of a growing cyber risk from increasingly realistic deepfake content and AI-driven fraud, urging immediate protective measures to guard against financial and reputational damage. The call comes in response to a surge in AI-generated deepfakes, highly realistic synthetic videos, images and audio files, which are increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals to impersonate individuals and infiltrate organisations. Recent incidents have highlighted the alarming potential of these technologies. In one case, a finance worker was conned into transferring $25 million after cybercriminals used AI to mimic their CFO during a video call. In another, a deepfake voice of…
The terrible death of Valeria Márquez in recent days has sparked indignation, sorrow, and unending conjecture. The 23-year-old influencer was shot dead during a TikTok livestream at her salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. Her beauty lessons and lifestyle photos captured the attention of hundreds of millions of people. Two people are conspicuously missing from the spotlight as the internet spins and detectives follow leads: her parents. Their quiet is a moving representation of their pain, not a sign of indifference. Valeria’s parents have unwittingly become symbols of courage in a society that rarely permits private pain to be private. They stand…
Dave Portnoy and his ex-wife Renee Portnoy provide a remarkably different story—one based on trust, respect, and an exceptionally long-lasting friendship—in a world where celebrity splits sometimes degenerate into legal mayhem and passive-aggressive social media rants. Their journey is far from done, even though their romantic phase ended in 2017. In actuality, they are still legally wed, and most astonishingly, Renee still has full access to Dave’s estimated $150 million fortune. This isn’t a mistake or the product of careless documentation. It’s a deliberate, uncompromising move on Dave’s part. He said to Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, “She was…
