Market Expansion

Warsaw and Istanbul – September 16, 2026 -- POWTEK Group deployed three of its manufacturing brands across two European trade shows in September, with KALTEC exhibiting HVAC systems at Heating Tech Expo 2026 in Warsaw while MORRTOP and X-CRAFTER presented kitchen appliances at Zuchex International Home and Kitchenware Exhibition in Istanbul.

POWTEK operates 12 production lines with capacity for 2 million units annually

The Group's new manufacturing base is now fully operational, adding intelligent production lines that hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. POWTEK, founded in 2003, currently supplies customers across more than 50 countries and regions as a manufacturing partner to established international brands.

Amsterdam – September 16, 2026 -- Atradius Surety has launched operations in Canada, marking its first branch outside Europe as it targets rising demand for surety guarantees in construction, real estate and commercial sectors.

Atradius appoints Sam Halilovic to build Canadian surety business

On August 31, 2026, Sam Halilovic was appointed Senior Manager, Surety Canada. He will oversee the development of the company's Canadian operations, including broker and customer relationships, and drive Atradius Surety's long-term growth ambitions in the market.

Johannesburg – September 16, 2026 -- Geely Riddara officially launched right-hand-drive versions of its RD6 and RD6 ECON new energy pickups in South Africa on August 28, extending its footprint in the Southern African commercial vehicle market.

Riddara holds 47.9% share of China's new energy pickup market

Riddara has ranked No. 1 in China's new energy pickup segment for four consecutive years since 2023, reaching a 47.9% market share in July 2026. The brand also leads new energy pickup sales in Thailand, Chile and Uruguay.

New Orleans – – September 16, 2026 -- First Horizon Bank has appointed Jennifer Feske as Senior Commercial Portfolio Manager for its New Orleans market, tasking her with managing the bank's Northshore commercial portfolios.

Feske brings 15 years of banking experience to St. Tammany Parish accounts

Feske's background spans commercial banking and portfolio management, and she will now oversee client relationships across the Northshore region of the New Orleans market.

Jimmy Dunn cites market expertise as key to regional growth

Jimmy Dunn, New Orleans Market President for First Horizon Bank, said Feske's banking experience and market knowledge would benefit clients as the bank expands relationships throughout St. Tammany Parish.

Bangkok – September 15, 2026 -- Central Pattana's Central Park Shopping Centre logged more than 25 million visits in its first year of operation, including over 10 million from international tourists, ranking the property among the top-tier performers in the developer's retail portfolio.

Central Park Bangkok marks first anniversary with new global brand strategy

To mark the milestone, Central Pattana unveiled "Bangkok's World Stage,

New York and Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises and ShanKai Sports have formed CSTS Hospitality, a joint venture targeting premium sports hospitality and event experiences across Asia and global markets, tied to properties including FIFA World Cup 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028.

New venture combines CSTS global reach with ShanKai's China market access

The joint venture pairs CSTS Enterprises' capabilities in international sports, entertainment, travel technology and experiential marketing with ShanKai Sports' hospitality expertise in China, including sponsorship development and talent management. ShanKai Sports, founded in 2009, is one of China's leading international sports management firms, offering sponsorship, hospitality, sports travel, event operations, media and consulting services.

Limassol – – September 15, 2026 -- Global multi-asset broker FP Markets has obtained a Category 5 license from the United Arab Emirates' Capital Markets Authority (CMA), formerly the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), marking its formal entry into the UAE market.

FP Markets gains authorization to solicit clients across Dubai and the wider Emirates

The license, held by group entity FP Markets MENA Securities L.L.C. S.O.C., permits the broker to conduct marketing, promotional and client acquisition activities throughout Dubai and the UAE. The Australian-founded broker joins a growing list of brokers, fintechs and financial service providers establishing regulated bases in the UAE to build regional client rosters.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- Law.com has signed a multi-year partnership with the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) to launch LegalWeek Asia, a new legal technology conference set for September 28-29, 2027, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.

Event builds on TechLaw.Fest's 26,000-attendee track record

The new conference absorbs SAL's TechLaw.Fest, which has drawn more than 26,000 participants across 11 editions since its founding. TechLaw.Fest will anchor the core program within LegalWeek Asia, retaining its existing community while Law.com expands the international footprint.

Irvine, Calif. – – September 15, 2026 -- Performance Brokerage Services has brokered the sale of Mansfield Motor Group, a three-rooftop Nissan, Honda and Volvo dealership group in Mansfield, Ohio, from Dirk Schulter and Brett Schulter to Penuel "Raj" Clement of Clement Auto Group.

Family-owned dealership group founded in 1947 changes hands after four generations

Mansfield Motor Group traces its roots to Whitey's Auto Mall, established by Frank "Whitey" Schluter and recognized as one of the early pioneers of the multi-franchise auto mall model. Brothers Dirk and Brett Schluter took ownership in 2001 and led the 79-year-old business until this sale.

Visalia, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC will open a $5 million, 50,000-square-foot club in Visalia, California, in late 2026, marking the company's 26th location in the state.

Crunch Visalia debuts the brand's new 3.0 design format

Located at 3535 S. Mooney Boulevard, the facility will feature Power Half Hour Circuit Training, Olympic lifting platforms, hot yoga, a functional HIITZone with indoor turf, HydroMassage beds, an infrared sauna, a Frost Locker, and Kids Crunch babysitting. Pre-sales open in late 2026, with memberships starting at $9.99 per month. The first 500 founding members will get $1 down, one month free, a t-shirt, and discounts on training packages.