Simon Milner Steps Down As VP Of Public Policy For APAC Region Of Meta Platforms
Simon Milner, Public Policy Head for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region of Meta Platforms Inc., steps down after eight years in the role. Milner announced his decision in a LinkedIn post.
Former Balfour Beatty CEO Leo Quinn Appointed As Executive Chairman Of WH Smith
WH Smith has appointed Leo Quinn, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Balfour Beatty, as its incoming Executive Chairman, effective April 7, 2026.
UK Scraps Audit & Corporate Governance Reform Bill
The UK government has dropped plans for the Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill, concluding that the proposals would impose added costs on large companies.
UK’s FCA Launches Final Consultation On Crypto Consumer Duty
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has moved forward with plans to regulate the cryptocurrency sector by opening its final consultation on consumer duty requirements.
Matangi Gowrishankar Steps Down As Independent Director Of Cyient
Matangi Gowrishankar has resigned as Independent Director of Cyient Limited due to personal reasons, effective January 22, 2026.
Apple Moves To Block CCI Antitrust Probe From Accessing Global Financial Data
Apple has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking to prevent the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from accessing its worldwide financial records.
DGCA Rolls Out Electronic Personnel Licences For Top-Level Pilots
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for Airline Transport Pilot Licences on January 21, 2026.
TikTok USDS Joint Venture Established To Operate In US, Appoints Adam Presser As CEO & Shou Zi Chew As Director
TikTok announced the formation of a U.S. joint venture, TikTok USDS (United States Data Security), with Adam Presser as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew as a Director.
South Korea’s AI Basic Act Takes Effect, Sets Rules For Generative AI
South Korea’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basic Act took effect on Thursday, establishing rules for the use of AI, including provisions addressing deepfakes.
Deepinder Goyal Moves To Vice Chairman Role At Eternal After Stepping Down As MD & CEO
The Board of Directors of Eternal Limited (formerly known as Zomato Limited), at its meeting held on January 21, 2026, accepted the resignation of Deepinder Goyal as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026.
