Category: Toxic Free Offices
Merchants Reject Revised Visa and Mastercard Settlement
By Rohaya Ismail October 5, 2026
Merchants are rejecting the revised Visa and Mastercard settlement, claiming it fails to fix the root cause of raised transaction costs.
State Surcharge Rules Multiply for Software Providers
By Rohaya Ismail October 3, 2026
State laws governing credit card surcharges are multiplying, creating a complex compliance burden for software providers and their payments partners.
AppZen rolls out AI system for real-time corporate payment checks
By Suriani Osman October 2, 2026
AppZen’s Autonomous Cards use AI to monitor corporate payments in real time, flagging suspicious activity and ensuring policy compliance as transactions occur.
Savings Environment Grows More Complex for Investors
By Suriani Osman September 10, 2026
Complex savings environment reforms, including new Cash ISA limits, are making investments harder for UK clients and advisers to navigate effectively.
China’s Independent Refiners Face Oil Price Spike
By Aishah Kamarudin September 9, 2026
Chinese independent refiners may cut processing rates as international oil prices surge and supply from Venezuela and Iran dries up due to U.S. foreign policy d
Germany’s power grid poses NATO security risk
By Suriani Osman September 8, 2026
Germany’s power grid is a critical NATO security risk, vulnerable to sabotage and essential for deploying 800,000 troops and 200,000 vehicles in a conflict with
Turkmenistan Tackles Major Methane Leaks
By Suriani Osman September 5, 2026
Turkmenistan tackles major methane leaks as part of diplomatic efforts to end isolation. UN satellite system detects gas-rich nation as a top global source.
Kazakhstan Caught in Energy Dilemma with Russia
By Aishah Kamarudin August 29, 2026
Kazakhstan faces a difficult energy dilemma as it navigates Russian pressure to support its war economy amid Ukraine's drone attacks.
Iran Vows Retaliation as U.S. Tightens Sanctions
By Suriani Osman August 25, 2026
The US Treasury announces new sanctions on Iran's trade networks. Tehran vows retaliation in response to the pressure campaign targeting key partners.
JPMorgan and Santander Lead Argentina LNG Financing
By Suriani Osman August 25, 2026
JPMorgan and Santander lead Argentina LNG financing for a $15 billion project. Learn how this investment decision could reshape global energy markets.