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XTransfer Wins UAE Central Bank Nod for Payment Licence

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XTransfer Wins UAE Central Bank Nod for Payment Licence

Dubai, UAE – September 07, 2026 -- XTransfer has secured in-principle approval for a Retail Payment Services Licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, a move that will let the B2B cross-border payment platform serve mainland UAE clients once pre-issuance conditions are met.

Regulator clears path for mainland UAE trade payments

The licence extends XTransfer's regulated payment services into the UAE, positioning the company to support businesses engaged in international trade with compliant, secure cross-border transaction tools once formal issuance is complete.

UAE approval anchors China-Middle East-Africa trade corridor

The UAE serves as a major regional trade and re-export hub connecting Chinese commerce with Africa and other emerging markets. XTransfer said the licence strengthens its capacity to support trade flows between China, the Middle East and Africa with more accessible cross-border payment infrastructure.

Scage Future Falls Below Nasdaq's $50M Market Value Threshold

Nanjing – September 07, 2026 -- Scage Future (Nasdaq: SCAG) has fallen below two separate Nasdaq minimum listing thresholds, receiving deficiency notices tied to both its total market value of listed securities and its market value of publicly held shares.

Nasdaq flags dual shortfalls in 30-day trading review

The Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market sent two notification letters dated August 27, 2026. Based on the 30 consecutive business days from July 16 to August 26, 2026, Scage's Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) fell short of the required US$50,000,000 minimum under Rule 5450(b)(2)(A). Nasdaq also noted the company fails the alternative Total Assets and Total Revenue standard under Rule 5450(b)(3)(A). A second letter cited the company's Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (MVPHS) falling below the required US$15,000,000 minimum under Rule 5450(b)(2&3)(C) over the same period.

TPx Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan

Austin, Texas – – September 07, 2026 -- The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed TPx's Plan of Reorganization, clearing the managed services provider to emerge from Chapter 11 with a lighter debt load and fresh capital access.

Court confirmation sets up new ownership structure for TPx

Under the confirmed Plan, a group of investors comprising TPx's existing lenders and its equity sponsor will become the company's new owners once regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions are satisfied. The group will also provide new financing, leaving TPx well capitalized upon emergence.

Pharma Deutschland Presses Berlin on AMNOG Reform Amid Rebate Hikes

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Pharma Deutschland Presses Berlin on AMNOG Reform Amid Rebate Hikes

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Germany's largest pharmaceutical trade association, Pharma Deutschland, has warned that new cost-containment measures under the GKV-BStabG threaten drug supply, innovation, and investment in the country, even as it welcomes a fresh round of government dialogue on AMNOG reform.

Federal Ministry convenes stakeholders for September 3 dialogue

The Federal Ministry of Health has invited industry representatives to an in-depth discussion on Thursday, September 3, 2026, focused on harmonizing Germany's drug pricing and assessment framework. Pharma Deutschland, which represents roughly 400 member companies employing about 80,000 people in Germany, said it backs the continuation of the Pharma- und Medizintechnik Dialog but insists selective bureaucratic fixes cannot offset broader damage from recent legislation.

DFV Issues New Guidance on Rail Grounding After DB InfraGO Ends Deals

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DFV Issues New Guidance on Rail Grounding After DB InfraGO Ends Deals

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- The German Fire Brigade Association (DFV) has published new technical guidance on grounding live overhead lines in rail zones, following DB InfraGO's decision to revoke existing voluntary agreements with fire departments nationwide.

DB InfraGO Cancels Prior Grounding Agreements With Fire Departments

Previous contractual arrangements allowing fire brigades to perform emergency grounding, known as "Bahnerdung," on Deutsche Bahn AG infrastructure have been withdrawn by the rail operator's emergency management unit. Fire department carriers and DB InfraGO, the infrastructure operator, must now negotiate new agreements based on updated regulations and revised training requirements.

Bayesian Health Wins First Medicare Payment for Sepsis AI

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Bayesian Health Wins First Medicare Payment for Sepsis AI

New York – September 07, 2026 -- Bayesian Health has secured a New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, making it the first continuous sepsis monitoring technology to hold both FDA clearance and a dedicated Medicare reimbursement pathway.

The approval, issued under CMS's FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule, takes effect October 1, 2026, and allows hospitals using Bayesian's FDA-cleared sepsis flagging device to bill Medicare an add-on payment of up to $61.84 per eligible inpatient case.

Cellebrite Federal Unit Earns CMMC Level 2, Joins Top 3% of Certified Firms

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Cellebrite Federal Unit Earns CMMC Level 2, Joins Top 3% of Certified Firms

Tysons Corner, Virginia – September 7, 2026 -- Cellebrite Federal Solutions, Inc. (CFSI), a subsidiary of Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT), has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, placing the company among the top 3% of organizations to meet the standard following an independent assessment by a certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO).

CFSI implements 110 security controls across 14 domains to secure defense contract data

CMMC Level 2 is an advanced cybersecurity tier under the U.S. Department of War framework, required for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CFSI documented and deployed 110 security practices spanning 14 control families, including access control, incident response, risk management, system and communications protection, and audit accountability.

SKF Reports Share Conversion, Total Votes Now 71.56 Million

Gothenburg – August 31, 2026 -- AB SKF confirmed a total of 455,351,068 shares outstanding following a conversion of Series A shares into Series B shares under the company's Articles of Association.

Series B shares now dominate SKF's capital structure

As of August 31, 2026, SKF's share base comprises 28,918,310 Series A shares and 426,432,758 Series B shares. The total number of votes in the company stands at 71,561,585.8.

SKF holds no treasury shares

The Gothenburg-based bearings and seals manufacturer stated it does not hold any of its own shares. The disclosure was made public in compliance with the Financial Instruments Trading Act, submitted for publication at 08:00 CEST on August 31, 2026.

Six Objections Filed in Pleasants Power Plant Bankruptcy Ahead of Sept. 3 Hearing

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Six Objections Filed in Pleasants Power Plant Bankruptcy Ahead of Sept. 3 Hearing

Belmont, W.Va. – September 07, 2026 -- Six separate objections have been filed in the Chapter 11 case of Omnis Pleasants, LLC, owner of the 1,278-megawatt Pleasants Power Station, ahead of a September 3 hearing before U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Karen B. Owens in Wilmington, Delaware.

Four objections come from Omnis and Quantum entities challenging lender protections

Omnis Fuel Technologies, LLC (doing business as Omnis Energy) and Quantum Pleasants, LLC filed four objections disputing whether obligations claimed by lenders TRAG LLC and RG Energy LLC are properly secured by Omnis Pleasants assets. The filings also challenge the proposed sale timetable and the retention of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLP as bankruptcy counsel, citing the firm's disclosed prior representation of TRAG and RG Energy. The debtor, lenders and HSF Kramer dispute these positions.

Orexo Reaches $4M Deal in Principle to End 6-Year DOJ Probe

Uppsala, Sweden – September 04, 2026 -- Orexo AB has reached a non-binding agreement in principle with the US Department of Justice to pay USD 4 million in installments over several years, closing a federal investigation that began in 2020.

Orexo agrees to capped contingent payment tied to 2030-2031 sales thresholds

Beyond the fixed USD 4 million payment, Orexo would accept a capped contingent payment equal to five percent of net sales, triggered only if certain sales-related thresholds are met in 2030 and 2031 and Orexo's commercial products perform successfully in the market. The company is in the final stages of negotiating the settlement but cautions there is no assurance the deal will be finalized on these terms.