Manager

• Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain as the manager of the U.S. men's national team, as announced by U.S. Soccer on Monday morning. • Pochettino currently holds a record of 17-12-2 with the squad, having recently led the team to a round-of-16 finish in the World Cup. • The extension provides stability for the national team following a tournament performance that met basic expectations but failed to capitalize on home-field advantage.

Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himselfThe family of a former mobile phone store manager who was found drowned days before his new Vodafone franchise was to open its doors is pressing the government to introduce a new franchising law in his name.The call comes a week after Vodafone settled a long-running legal claim filed by 62 of its former franchisees who alleged that the company “unjustly enriched” itself at their expense by up to £85m. Continue reading...

Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly trying to steal the three-story vesselA Bay Area city manager will face misdemeanor charges for allegedly breaking into a 66ft yacht while drinking and trying to steal the vessel.Elaine Forbes, Sausalito’s city manager, was arrested on the morning of 18 July after police received a call for a noise disturbance. Police say Forbes had “apparently broken into” a three-story yacht, where she was consuming alcohol. Continue reading...

• SBS drama "Manager Kim," starring So Ji-sub, has achieved rapid success both in South Korea and globally. • The series surpassed the 20% viewership mark within four episodes, reaching national ratings of 21.6% and a peak instantaneous rating of 25.1%. • Internationally, the show ranked number one in 20 countries as of July 4, according to FlixPatrol data, maintaining top-two positions across major Asian markets including Japan and Vietnam.

• A UK regulator is calling for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct a formal review of AI-driven tools being utilized within the finance sector. • In a separate strategic move, ING has acquired a 40% stake in a Spanish wealth management firm to expand its regional presence. • South Korea has officially transitioned to 24-hour trading for the Korean won, aiming to increase market accessibility and liquidity.

• Global central banks are redefining reserve management strategies to prepare for a shifting financial system and a potential move away from U.S. dollar dominance. • The World Bank and central banks are increasingly integrating AI to accelerate document analysis and extract insights from unstructured data to improve policy decision-making. • AI-powered supervisory technologies are becoming critical for monitoring faster payment systems and digital financial services, especially within emerging economies.

• European Union Allowance (EUA) prices have dropped significantly, falling from approximately €90/tCO2e in January to below €65/tCO2e by March. • This price decline is primarily driven by market uncertainty surrounding the upcoming reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). • The volatility matters for fund managers as it impacts the cost of carbon permits that companies must hold to cover their CO₂ emissions.

Grace Riglar fights back tears giving evidenceCusack called Sheffield United omission a ‘personal attack’The girlfriend of the late Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has told an inquest that Cusack’s former manager Jonathan Morgan called her a “psycho” and that her eating habits changed after he allegedly made a comment referencing her weight.Grace Riglar, who played for Sheffield United for one season alongside Cusack, fought back tears multiple times during an emotional and lengthy evidence session at Chesterfield coroner’s court on Tuesday. At one stage she had to take a break while being cross-examined by lawyers representing Sheffield United. Continue reading...

Jonathan Morgan claims he provided player welfareDoctor says Maddy feared mental health stigmaThe most significant cause of the deterioration of the late Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack’s mental health was the behaviour of Jonathan Morgan, the team’s manager at the time, her father, David Cusack, has told an inquest.During a tense exchange with David Cusack, Morgan, who is representing himself at the inquest, accused the player’s father of relying on hearsay to form his opinion of him. Continue reading...

• Influential Chinese hedge fund managers are warning that the global AI trade has become dangerously overheated and detached from economic fundamentals. • The alarm follows a massive surge in semiconductor and AI model-development stocks across major tech hubs, including Silicon Valley and Seoul. • This shift in sentiment suggests a growing belief among Beijing's top money managers that an AI market bubble is nearing a breaking point.

• Fund manager Tom Hulick suggested rotating investments away from AI tech stocks toward other sectors as market leadership broadens and tech sells off. • Hulick specifically highlighted the pharmaceutical industry, noting that AI advancements are driving significant innovation within the sector. • He identified Eli Lilly (LLY) as a key stock to watch, emphasizing that technological progress in pharma is currently undervalued by many investors.

• A group of Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, vandalizing the premises and taking the manager hostage on the roof. • The attackers demanded the immediate release of four Nihang devotees who were previously arrested following a clash in Karnaprayag. • This escalation highlights rising tensions and volatility surrounding the legal actions taken against the devotees in the region.

• A group of Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, taking the manager hostage and climbing onto the roof to stage a protest. • The standoff is reportedly a reaction to recent arrests following a clash in Karnaprayag, with the group demanding the release of those detained. • The Nagrasu Gurudwara Management Committee expressed grave concern over the incident, stating that the action has created an atmosphere of fear and endangered a 60-year-old devotee on the premises.

• At the Linedata Exchange London 2026 conference on June 10, industry panellists urged asset managers to move beyond AI hype and rethink their operating models and workflows. • Experts warned that firms are currently focusing on the wrong objective by attempting to simply replace human staff with AI technology. • The discussion emphasized that true industry transformation will come from using AI to redesign and optimize inefficient business processes.

• South Korea has successfully advanced through the AFC qualifying stages for the 2026 World Cup under manager Hong Myung-bo. • The team dominated Group C in Round Two, securing five wins and one draw from six matches to finish above China, Thailand, and Singapore. • Following their initial success, the squad has progressed to Round Three, where they are currently competing in Group B.

• A powerful rally in semiconductor stocks from Taiwan and South Korea has significantly increased the concentration of benchmark indexes in a few dominant chipmaking companies. • This shift has created an unprecedented level of concentration risk across Asian equity markets, making it difficult for professional fund managers to outperform the market. • The trend matters because it forces investors to alter their portfolio construction strategies to manage the volatility and weight of these massive tech firms.

• President Trump and President Xi Jinping held a high-level summit, marking the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a decade. • The meeting focused on diplomatic relations and economic cooperation, signaling a potential shift in trade dynamics and geopolitical stability. • This summit is critical for Asian markets as it may reduce trade tensions and influence investment flows across the region.

Exclusive: Owner says private members venue is changing policy after revolt over division of pre-Christmas moneyThe restaurant tycoon Richard Caring has admitted his private members club Annabel’s made a “dumb mistake” after staff revolted over the use of more than £70,000 of their pre-Christmas service charge takings to pay managers’ bonuses.Just one table of diners at the exclusive Mayfair venue, which has hosted celebrities, financiers and aristocrats ranging from Kate Moss and Harry Styles to the late queen, can spend more than £10,000 in an evening, according to workers. Continue reading...

Peter Achterstraat says protections are essential as apartments increasingly become ‘the only place people can afford to buy’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales productivity commissioner wants exorbitant commissions for strata managers banned “sooner rather than later”, with apartments expected to make up half of all Sydney homes by 2041.The NSW government is yet to commit to implementing the recommendations contained in Peter Achterstraat’s report. He has advised outlawing commissions on insurance premiums and other services. Continue reading...

American Express stock retreated on March 13, 2026, prompting portfolio managers to track it closely for additional purchases amid a favorable risk-reward setup. The pullback follows premium card refreshes like Platinum, expected to boost earnings through higher spending. Managers highlight AmEx's positioning for revenue growth in a high-price consumer segment despite market volatility. A revisit to buy rating is anticipated if shares dip further.

United Rentals shares dropped to around $733 on March 13, 2026, offering significant upside to a $950 price target but prompting managers to wait for a bottom. The decline reflects broader equipment rental sector pressures amid economic caution, though fundamentals remain strong. Portfolio strategies emphasize buying after bad news is priced in to maximize risk-reward. Analysts see potential rebound with construction demand recovery.