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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations launches an app to support Indigenous pineapple farmers in Suriname

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Through the FAO ELEVATE PROGRAMME of the Office of Innovation, smallholder farmers will be equipped with the technology to promote sustainable pineapple farming in Suriname.

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dimitra, a global leader in agricultural technology and sustainability solutions, is supporting the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to develop a smartphone application for Indigenous farmers in Suriname. FAO is working in the country to enhance organic pineapple production by leveraging blockchain technology to modernize cultivation practices, boost productivity, and secure market access. Leveraging Dimitra’s traceable and immutable technology, through this app local growers will access advanced techniques including mechanical land preparation and artificial flower induction to produce premium organic pineapples and meet market demands.

Dimitra is deploying immutable blockchain and AI technology to support FAO providing Surinamese farmers with real-time comprehensive farming data on their crop production and supply chains from end-to-end. From creating digital farmer profiles and registration with their demographic and plot details, to tracking crop activities and managing harvests with traceability services, the platform aims to ensure that every step of the pineapple production process—from planting to harvesting—is traceable. By providing a secure record of sustainable practices through actionable data, Surinamese farmers can gain access to advanced technology to transform agricultural practices, enhance market competitiveness, and forge key alliances, opening doors to premium markets that require stringent compliance with international standards. 

FAO has been working in the country since 2018 with UNIDO, ILO and UNFPA through the ASTA Suriname initiative has been driving the pineapple sector’s growth in Suriname, a focal commodity for the country’s economic growth. Backed by the Joint United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) Fund, the ASTA Suriname project has conducted in-depth analysis of farms and rolled out initial implementation activities. The project aims to empower indigenous and rural communities across Suriname’s pineapple belt to modernize organic pineapple production, transforming Suriname into a major producer and exporter of high-quality organic fresh and processed pineapples, and moving away from outdated practices with little value-addition and limited exports.

The innovation project proposed by FAO – to develop a digital traceability app to support indigenous pineapple farmers in Suriname – was funded by the 2024 Elevate Grant Programme of FAO, an initiative that fosters innovative initiatives for the agricultural sector targeting smallholder farmers.

The new app, already developed in local language, will be launched with the farmers and key stakeholders in early December 2024.

Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra said: “Dimitra is dedicated to empowering smallholder pineapple farmers in Suriname with cutting-edge, easy-to-use technology to enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainability, and ultimately improve the quality of life for these communities. Through the Agrifood Systems Accelerator (ASTA) and the Horticulture Innovation HUB of Suriname – a newly established public-private partnership providing multiple services to farmers in Suriname – supported by the Joint UNSDG Fund, we aim to foster a more resilient and equitable agrifood system globally and give consumers the origin story of their food.”

With 95 percent of its land covered in forest including parts of it forming a portion of the Amazon rainforest, Suriname’s interior regions face economic challenges, leaving many Indigenous, tribal and rural communities in poverty. Through the ASTA Suriname project, farmers are provided with hands-on training, and on-the-ground trial plots to showcase effective techniques like enhancing soil, optimizing inputs, and planting pineapples in beds. By using the app local growers in the country will be exposed to international markets, expanding the country’s economic horizons, and aligning with the responsible consumption and production of the UN’s sustainability goals.

Margherita Bavagnoli, FAO’s International Value Chain Finance Expert, oversees project activities among various Indigenous villages in Suriname: “So far, the ASTA Suriname project has equipped 120 marginalized Indigenous women and youth to take control of and benefit from the evolving pineapple value chain. There was a need to allow Indigenous communities in the country to reach markets, receive agronomic information and access services. This app aims to be beneficial in controlling deforestation, providing access to markets and information to farmers in remote areas, significantly contributing to the realization of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).”  

Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra Incorporated and Margherita Bavagnoli, FAO’s International Value Chain Finance Expert, are available for interview on request.

About Dimitra

Dimitra is a global Agtech company with a mission to help smallholder farmers across the world. Dimitra works with governments, government agencies, NGOs, and for-profit organizations. The Dimitra platform is built on blockchain technology and incorporates mobile technology, machine learning, IoT devices, satellite and drone imagery, genomics, and advanced farming research. Through our data driven approach, Dimitra helps farmers increase yields, reduces expenses, and mitigates risk. Dimitra believes that every smallholder farmer, regardless of economic standing, should benefit from simple, beautiful, and useful technology.

About ASTA

The Agrifood Systems Transformation Accelerator (ASTA) program, led by FAO and UNIDO in collaboration with other UN agencies, aims to transform Suriname into a leading producer and exporter of high-quality organic pineapples. Supported by the Joint SDG Fund and driven by the Government of Suriname and key UN agencies, including FAO, UNIDO, ILO, and UNFPA, the program utilizes an inclusive and sustainable value chain approach. It connects local pineapple actors to new markets, fostering economic development in rural communities with a focus on gender equality, youth engagement, and environmental sustainability. Since 2018, ASTA has been developing Suriname’s pineapple value chain, culminating in a 2024 FAO Elevate grant to establish a traceability platform for producers.

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NexBank Partners with MaxMyInterest to Expand Customer Relationships Nationwide

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Max members can apply for new NexBank high-yield money market accounts in as little as 2 minutes.

DALLAS and PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NexBank, the banking subsidiary of NexBank Capital, Inc. and the largest privately held bank based in Texas, today announced its partnership with MaxMyInterest (Max), an intelligent cash management service for individual investors and financial advisors.

Through this partnership, consumers nationwide can now open the NexBank MaxMyInterest Money Market Account, a high-yield account available exclusively through Max. The account offers competitive rates and a streamlined application process.

Max helps depositors seamlessly distribute their cash balances across multiple bank accounts to earn more on their deposits by earning highly competitive yields while simultaneously benefiting from greater aggregate FDIC insurance coverage, one-click funds transfers, and consolidated tax reporting. Deposits at NexBank are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per depositor, for each account ownership category.

“We are proud to partner with NexBank to help expand its reach to all 50 states,” said Rachel Bourne, Head of Bank Partnerships at Max. “Together with NexBank, we can help clients earn competitive rates while keeping their deposits safely within the FDIC insurance limits in their own bank accounts.”

To find information about the NexBank MaxMyInterest Money Market Account, contact your financial advisor or visit MaxMyInterest.com.

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NexBank is the largest privately held bank based in Texas with assets of $14 billion and a charter that dates to 1922. NexBank provides institutional banking, commercial banking, mortgage banking, and personal banking services to meet the needs of its clients, which include institutional clients, financial institutions, corporations, and consumers nationwide. NexBank is a subsidiary of NexBank Capital, Inc., a financial holding company. 

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Max, a service of Six Trees Capital LLC, offers intelligent cash management solutions for individual investors and their financial advisors, enabling clients to earn competitive yields on their cash. Max’s patented technology helps customers reallocate funds among their checking and high-yield savings accounts to earn the highest yield while keeping their funds safe in their own FDIC-insured partner bank accounts. Banking services are provided by participating FDIC-insured banks, including NexBank. For more information, visit MaxMyInterest.com, MaxForAdvisors.com, or MaxForBanks.com.

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Risk Analytics Market worth $54.69 billion by 2031 – Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Risk Analytics Market is projected to grow from USD 35.68 billion in 2026 to USD 54.69 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.

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Risk Analytics Market Size & Forecast:

Market Size Available for Years: 2021–20312025 Market Size: USD 31.61 billion2026 Market Size: USD 35.68 billion2031 Projected Market Size: USD 54.69 billionCAGR (2026–2031): 8.9%

Risk Analytics Market Trends & Insights:

The market is driven by increasing adoption of predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantitative risk modeling, fraud detection, stress testing, and integrated risk management platforms across banking, insurance, capital markets, and other industries.Software is estimated to account for 37.2% of the Risk Analytics Market in 2026.The technology risk segment is expected to register the fastest growth of 11.4% CAGR between 2026 and 2031.The healthcare & life sciences segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment across the forecast period.North America is estimated to account for the largest regional share of 37.01% in 2026.

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The expansion of the Risk Analytics Market is influenced by various factors, including the growing frequency and complexity of global risks, the increasing demand for efficient decision-making tools in companies, and technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Organizations across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing are using risk analytics to anticipate potential disruptions and ensure regulatory compliance. The growing reliance on big data, combined with the rise in IoT devices, has expanded the volume of data available for analysis, enabling more precise risk evaluations. Moreover, rising cyber threats, coupled with demand for robust cybersecurity strategies, are driving the need for risk management solutions. Additionally, the evolving landscape of climate-related risks and natural disasters is prompting organizations to integrate climate risk models into their assessments. Together, these factors underscore the need for comprehensive, timely risk management strategies, making risk analytics an essential resource in today’s business landscape.

By software type, the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period (2026–2031).

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software dominates the Risk Analytics Market because it helps organizations meet stringent regulatory demands and follow internal policies. GRC software is designed to ensure that organizations operate within legal and ethical boundaries while minimizing compliance risks. As regulations grow more complex and sector-specific across regions, businesses increasingly adopt GRC solutions to automate compliance monitoring, maintain audit readiness, and ensure transparency. These systems provide real-time tracking and reporting, enabling organizations to quickly detect non-compliance or policy breaches and implement corrective measures. Moreover, GRC platforms can consolidate and standardize compliance processes across departments, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of human error. As firms face rising costs from regulatory fines and reputational damage, the importance of robust GRC systems continues to grow, reinforcing their dominance in the risk analytics sector.

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By risk type, strategic risk is projected to grow at the second-fastest rate in the Risk Analytics Market during the forecast period.

Strategic risk analytics is expected to gain importance as organizations address uncertainties related to market dynamics, competitive positioning, business diversification, and long-term sustainability. Increasing market volatility and interconnected business environments are driving the need to assess risks from market concentration, new product development, and expansion into unfamiliar markets. Digital transformation, evolving business models, and platform-based strategies also introduce interconnected risks that require systematic assessment and monitoring. Strategic initiatives such as mergers, partnerships, and business expansion can also expose organizations to financial, operational, and competitive uncertainties. Risk analytics supports these activities by enabling scenario analysis, predictive modeling, and data-driven evaluation of potential outcomes. These capabilities help organizations assess the implications of strategic decisions, identify emerging threats, and align risk management practices with business objectives.

By region, North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the Risk Analytics Market in 2026.

Regional demand is supported by the adoption of risk analytics across banking, insurance, healthcare, and other industries. Organizations in the region use these solutions for credit risk assessment, fraud detection, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity risk monitoring, and operational risk management. Regulatory frameworks, including Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Act, contribute to demand for risk measurement, reporting, and compliance solutions in the financial sector. The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and cloud computing is expanding the application of risk analytics in risk identification, predictive modeling, and decision-making. The presence of established technology providers, financial institutions, and specialized analytics vendors also contributes to the development and adoption of risk analytics solutions across the region.

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Top Companies in Risk Analytics Market:

The Top Companies in Risk Analytics Market are Marsh McLennan (US), Aon (England), Deloitte (UK), Capgemini (France), Moody’s Analytics (US), IBM (US), Oracle (US), FIS (US), Lockton (US), SAS Institute (US), MetricStream (US), Milliman (US), and Protiviti (US).

Risk Analytics Market – Investment & funding + Merger & Acquisition

Investment And Funding Context

Investment activity in the Risk Analytics Market is increasingly focused on credit risk modeling, predictive analytics, regulatory compliance, fraud detection, and AI-enabled risk intelligence. In August 2026, ICRA Limited launched ICRA Risk & Analytics, bringing together ICRA Analytics, Fintellix, and D2K Technologies after completing acquisitions totaling USD 30.65 million. The platform was designed to address risk management, regulatory compliance, and data management requirements for financial institutions, regulators, and corporates.

Technology development and strategic collaborations also remained important in 2026. In April 2026, Moody’s announced the integration of its credit intelligence and analytical capabilities into Microsoft 365 Copilot workflows, expanding access to credit ratings, research, entity data, and related risk intelligence. In August 2026, Moody’s also announced that its intelligence was available through Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services. These developments show investment in integrating risk analytics with enterprise AI platforms rather than relying solely on standalone analytical systems.

Revenue Shift Context

Revenue generation in the Risk Analytics Market spans software subscriptions, analytical data, risk models, regulatory reporting solutions, and advisory services. Financial institutions and enterprises use these capabilities for credit assessment, market risk measurement, portfolio monitoring, fraud detection, and compliance management. In July 2026, FICO reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 674.2 million, including USD 215.3 million from its Software segment, which covers analytics and digital decisioning technology. The company’s reported results demonstrate the commercial importance of software-based analytics and decisioning, although its total revenue also includes scoring solutions and should not be treated as Risk Analytics Market revenue alone.

Insurance-focused analytics also represents an important revenue source for providers serving property, casualty, and catastrophe risk applications. Verisk reported USD 806 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 4.3% year over year. However, this figure reflects company-wide revenue rather than revenue attributable exclusively to risk analytics. Accordingly, company financial results should be distinguished from revenue generated specifically within the Risk Analytics Market when evaluating competitive positions.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Direct mergers and acquisitions among pure-play risk analytics vendors remain selective, while strategic acquisitions and partnerships help companies expand their capabilities in risk modeling, financial data analytics, regulatory compliance, fraud detection, and enterprise risk management. Transactions and integrations in this market can strengthen proprietary data assets, analytical models, risk intelligence, and software capabilities. Companies also use acquisitions to expand their coverage of credit risk, insurance risk, operational risk, and regulatory reporting, enabling them to serve a broader range of financial institutions and enterprises.

Recent examples illustrate this trend. In July 2026, Moody’s expanded its partnership with Intapp by integrating credit risk assessments, entity screening, and ownership data into Intapp’s Celeste AI platform, supporting risk evaluation and due diligence workflows. In April 2026, Cartan Trade partnered with Moody’s to incorporate credit risk data, default-risk insights, beneficial ownership information, and media monitoring into its platform through APIs, supporting underwriting and credit-limit monitoring. In September 2026, Moody’s and Euler ILS Partners signed a multi-year agreement to use catastrophe risk models, cyber risk models, and exposure datasets for underwriting, portfolio management, and investment decisions in insurance-linked securities. These developments demonstrate how partnerships and integrations can expand access to risk intelligence, strengthen analytical workflows, and support risk assessment across credit, insurance, and catastrophe-related applications.

RISK ANALYTICS MARKET: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2026–OCTOBER 2026

Month & Year

Deal Type

Company 1

Company 2

Description

October 2026

Product Collaboration

Moody’s Analytics

Allvue Systems

The companies launched the EDF-X Private Credit Model, combining Moody’s credit risk modeling with Allvue’s private credit performance data to identify early indicators of borrower stress.

August 2026

Platform Launch Following Acquisitions

ICRA Limited

Fintellix and D2K Technologies

ICRA launched ICRA Risk & Analytics after completing acquisitions totaling INR 296.2 crore, consolidating its analytics, risk, and technology businesses under one platform.

August 2026

Strategic Integration

Moody’s

Google Cloud

Moody’s made its credit ratings, research, entity information, and risk intelligence available through Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services using its Credit Model Context Protocol server.

July 2026

Acquisition

Verisk

McKenzie Intelligence Services

Verisk announced the acquisition of McKenzie Intelligence Services to strengthen catastrophe preparation and response capabilities using geospatial intelligence and event-related analytics.

April 2026

Strategic Partnership / Integration

Moody’s

Microsoft

Moody’s expanded the integration of its credit intelligence, research, entity data, and analytical workflows into Microsoft 365 Copilot and related AI-powered enterprise tools.

Company Revenue Share Details

The top five companies account for approximately 32.6% of the Risk Analytics Market in 2025. The leading group comprises Marsh McLennan, Aon, Deloitte, Lockton, and Moody’s Analytics, reflecting their established presence across enterprise risk management, financial risk analytics, risk advisory, insurance analytics, and regulatory compliance. The leading companies differentiate themselves through their risk modeling capabilities, proprietary data assets, predictive analytics, credit risk assessment, and integration with enterprise risk management workflows. Marsh McLennan and Aon provide risk advisory and insurance-related analytics, while Deloitte and Lockton support organizations through risk consulting, exposure assessment, and mitigation strategies. Moody’s Analytics specializes in financial risk intelligence, credit risk modeling, economic forecasting, and stress testing. Other providers, including FICO, Verisk Analytics, SAS Institute, Oracle, and IBM, contribute to the competitive landscape through capabilities in credit scoring, insurance risk analytics, statistical modeling, and enterprise risk management.

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ManpowerGroup Elects Lidia Fonseca to its Board of Directors

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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) today announced the election of Lidia Fonseca, former Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pfizer, to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2026.

“Lidia brings a rare combination of technology leadership, business transformation experience and a clear understanding of how AI can create value at scale,” said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chair & CEO. “Her strategic perspective, operational expertise and track record of leading change strengthen our ability to evolve the business and advance our transformation strategy. We are pleased to welcome her to our Board.”

Fonseca served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Pfizer from January 2019 to April 2026, leading the company’s enterprise AI, digital, data and technology strategy, as well as Learning & Development, and Business Process Excellence. She built Pfizer’s enterprise AI program from inception, and scaled it across the enterprise, contributing to significant growth and cost savings. She currently serves as Senior Advisor to Pfizer’s Chief Executive Officer and serves on the Board of Directors of Medtronic plc.

Previously, Fonseca spent a decade in diagnostics as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Quest Diagnostics and, earlier, of LabCorp. She began her career in operations and executive leadership roles at Philips Healthcare. Fonseca holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA and a Master of Business Informatics from Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

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ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years. We are recognized consistently as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2026 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 17th time; all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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