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IBM launches new AI learning pathway to upskill workforces at scale

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LONDON, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the expansion of IBM SkillsBuild, its free global technology education program, with a new artificial intelligence (AI) learning pathway designed to equip individuals across all career stages. The free training modules will support the British workforce from entry-level employees to senior leaders and policymakers – helping people across all communities gain access to the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.  As a founding partner of the UK Government’s AI Skills Hub, IBM is providing IBM SkillsBuild courses to help expand access to high-quality, workforce-ready AI training at scale.

The new AI learning pathway builds on IBM’s ongoing partnership with the UK Government’s AI Skills Boost initiative, which aims to upskill 10 million UK workers by 2030. Expanding IBM’s offering, it delivers role-aligned AI training across different levels of an organisation, helping to strengthen AI capabilities across the UK workforce through industry-developed courses on IBM SkillsBuild.

Building an AI–skilled workforce plays a key role for organisations to realise the value of emerging technologies and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. According to a recent IBM 2025 CEO Study, 77% of the surveyed CEOs expect positive ROI from scaled AI growth investments, but 30% of the workforce will require retraining or reskilling in the next three years. The new offering introduces a structured, multi-level framework spanning foundational awareness through to advanced technical expertise and executive leadership capability. By creating a clear, scalable pathway for workforce transformation, IBM is helping to democratise access to AI education, supporting individuals, businesses, and public sector organisations in building the skills needed for the future of work.

Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan said:

” We’re on a mission to upskill 10 million UK workers with AI skills by 2030, so everyone can thrive in an AI-powered economy. Partners like IBM are absolutely key to making high-quality AI training accessible to working people at every level, from the shop floor to the boardroom – so we can build a skilled workforce and economy that works for everyone.”

A full workforce AI learning pathway

Built on IBM SkillsBuild, the programme provides a progressive journey from beginner level to the most advanced level, enabling learners to build skills step-by-step based on their role and proficiency.

At the entry levels, learners are introduced to the fundamentals of AI, including large language models, prompt engineering, and ethical considerations – so that they are equipped to use generative AI tools effectively and responsibly from day one. As participants progress, the curriculum focuses on real-world application, including data analytics, risk management and fraud detection, and hands-on simulations using IBM technologies such as watsonx.

Advanced learners build expertise in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and AI solution development, helping organisations develop the technical capabilities needed to design, deploy, and scale AI systems. Throughout all levels, responsible AI principles – including ethics, bias mitigation, and governance – are embedded to help ensure skills are applied safely and effectively across industries.

Leon Butler, Chief Executive, IBM UKI said:

“AI is transforming every industry and opening up new opportunities to innovate and unlock value. With this expanded IBM SkillsBuild pathway, we are helping to build a workforce that understands why digital technologies will be critical to accelerating adoption and realising AI’s full potential for business and society. This highlights IBM’s support in the government’s ambition to scale AI skills across the UK workforce.”

New Level 6 leadership and policy module

A key pillar of the announcement is the introduction of a dedicated Level 6 (L6) learning pathway designed specifically for senior leaders, policymakers, and those responsible for organisational transformation.

This advanced module focuses on enabling decision-makers to:

Understand the strategic impact of AI on business, government, and societyLead responsible AI adoption at scaleShape policy, governance, and risk frameworksDrive organisation-wide transformation and workforce readiness

The L6 pathway is designed to help leadership capability to keep pace with technical advancements, empowering executives and policymakers to make informed decisions that maximise the benefits of AI while managing emerging risks.

With its emphasis on hands-on learning, real-world scenarios, and scalable delivery, IBM SkillsBuild provides organisations with a practical framework to upskill their workforce and unlock the value of AI.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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Imtiaz Mufti
IBM Communications UKI
Imtiaz.mufti@ibm.com
+44 (0)7909020019

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Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo Achieves 220% Year Over Year Growth; Processes $7.2 Trillion in May

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May 2026 ADV reaches $362 billion as momentum continues for institutional adoption of tokenized settlement and Broadridge’s market-leading Distributed Ledger Repo

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), global Fintech leader, today announced that its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) processed an average of $362 billion in daily repo transactions during May, with volumes totaling $7.2 trillion. The daily average is a 220% increase year-over-year, underscoring the continued adoption of tokenized real-asset settlement and the growing role of distributed ledger technology as a scalable solution for capital markets.

“The sustained growth of DLR reflects a broader shift toward modernizing core market infrastructure with tokenized settlement,” said Horacio Barakat, Global Head of Digital Innovation at Broadridge. “Institutions are increasingly looking for ways to improve liquidity efficiency and collateral mobility while maintaining operational simplicity. DLR is helping firms put tokenization to work in day-to-day market activity, delivering measurable benefits on an institutional scale.”

As funding and collateral markets become increasingly complex, DLR provides firms with a scalable framework for managing liquidity through tokenized settlement. By enabling the efficient movement of tokenized securities within existing market workflows, DLR helps firms improve capital utilization, increase funding flexibility, and reduce operational friction while maintaining the controls and resiliency required in regulated markets.

Broadridge recently announced a comprehensive expansion of its tokenization capabilities, extending the proven infrastructure behind DLR to support tokenized securities across multiple asset classes. The initiative broadens Broadridge’s ability to support the issuance, trading, settlement, and servicing of tokenized assets, enabling institutions to operate across traditional and digital markets through a single, integrated framework.

As tokenization continues to gain momentum across financial services, Broadridge is helping institutions modernize market infrastructure through scalable solutions that enhance liquidity, improve operational efficiency, and support the seamless movement of assets across markets. To learn more about DLR, the world’s largest institutional platform for settling tokenized real assets, visit Broadridge’s DLR.

About Broadridge’s Tokenization Solutions

Broadridge enables on-chain proxy voting and governance, digital asset infrastructure including post trade, wallets and custody, and the scaling of digital asset capabilities across multiple asset classes. Through these innovations, Broadridge is helping financial institutions unlock the next era of digital assets investing.

Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) solution is the world’s largest institutional platform for settling tokenized real assets, tokenizing approximately over $365 billion a day. As tokenization gains momentum across financial services, Broadridge is meeting the complexity of operating across traditional and digital ecosystems with established scale, critical market knowledge, and technological expertise.

About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader with trusted expertise and transformative technology, helping clients and the financial services industry operate, innovate, and grow. We power investing, governance, and communications for our clients – driving operational resiliency, elevating business performance, and transforming investor experiences.

Our technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in tokenized and traditional securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com 

Broadridge Contacts:

Investors: 
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State Grid Dingxi Anding District Power Supply Company: On-site Inspection for Electrical Hazards to Ensure Stable Power Supply for Anding District Science and Technology Museum

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DINGXI, China, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To guarantee reliable power for exhibition displays, research and study activities and scientific equipment at Anding District Science and Technology Museum, and strengthen fire safety in science and education venues, staff from State Grid Dingxi Anding District Power Supply Company carried out a comprehensive special inspection and rectification of potential electrical hazards at the museum on June 2.

As a core popular science education base in Anding District, the museum opens to primary and secondary school students and the public all year round. It is equipped with a wide variety of electromagnetic science exhibits, multimedia interactive devices, large LED screens and constant-temperature display cabinets. With dense power supply points, surging visitor flows during holidays and fluctuating power loads, the venue sets high requirements for power supply reliability.

During the inspection, two power operation and maintenance workers wore safety helmets, cotton work uniforms and protective gloves as required. Holding clamp meters, they opened wall-mounted distribution boxes one by one, carefully checked the operation of smart electricity meters and tightness of wire connections, and accurately measured circuit current and load data. They focused on hidden dangers such as aging wire insulation, loose terminal connections and inadequate dust and moisture protection of power distribution equipment.

Following the venue layout, the inspectors conducted patrols in sections across exhibition areas, public corridors and backstage equipment rooms. They filed and inspected dedicated power lines for interactive experiment stations, hall landscape lighting and large science popularization screens item by item. For irregular wiring inside some distribution boxes and missing protective sleeves on old branch lines found on site, maintenance workers tidied up wires and supplemented insulating accessories immediately to eliminate hidden risks on the spot.

In combination with the daily operation of the museum, the staff also shared practical tips with venue managers, including peak-shifting power use skills, key points of line inspection in hot and humid weather, and emergency response procedures for sudden power outages. They also gave hands-on guidance on troubleshooting simple daily faults.

The all-round inspection covered all power distribution facilities in the museum and removed multiple concealed electrical hazards, solidifying the foundation of power safety from the source. Going forward, State Grid Dingxi Anding District Power Supply Company will include the science and technology museum in the regular inspection list for key customers. In light of power consumption characteristics during peak research and study periods in winter and summer vacations, the company will conduct load prediction and power consumption optimization in advance. It will continue to deliver thoughtful and proactive power support to fuel the steady development of science popularization and education in Anding District.

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Gustav Segerberg appointed new CFO of EQT AB

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STOCKHOLM, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

Gustav Segerberg has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of EQT AB, effective as of July 18, 2026. He succeeds Kim Henriksson, who has decided to leave the role after nearly eight years as CFO and transition into a Senior Advisor role. Segerberg has held various senior positions at EQT over the past decade, most recently as Head of the CEO Office, and has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2022. He has played a crucial role in the growth of EQT, including driving EQT AB’s M&A activities and supporting the expansion into the private wealth space. During his tenure, Henriksson has played a central role in EQT’s development into a leading global publicly listed private markets firm. As a Senior Advisor Henriksson will focus on providing strategic support to EQT portfolio companies, including IPO preparations and public company governance.

Gustav Segerberg has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of EQT AB and will succeed Kim Henriksson, who has decided to step down following nearly eight years as CFO. The CFO transition is effective as of July 18, 2026. Henriksson will remain with EQT as a Senior Advisor, supporting an orderly transition and continuing to contribute his extensive experience to EQT and its portfolio companies.

Segerberg has been instrumental to EQT’s growth, both as a member of the Executive Committee and most recently as Head of the CEO Office. Segerberg has overseen EQT AB’s transformative M&A activities – including the combinations with Baring Private Equity Asia, Exeter Property Group and, most recently, Coller Capital1 – as well as organic growth initiatives like the expansion into private wealth.

CEO Per Franzén said: “Having worked closely with Gustav for many years, I have the utmost confidence in his ability. His deep understanding of EQT’s strategy, business model, and stakeholder relationships makes him exceptionally well placed to take on this role. Kim has been a deeply valued partner through one of the most transformative chapters in our firm’s history. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to him for his outstanding contributions to EQT to-date and am pleased that he will continue as a Senior Advisor to the benefit of our portfolio companies, clients and shareholders.”

Commenting on his appointment, Segerberg said: “I am honoured to be appointed CFO of EQT and look forward to working with our exceptional team to continue delivering for our shareholders. EQT is a truly unique firm with a strong culture, a clear strategic vision, and substantial opportunities ahead. I am committed to building on the strong financial foundation Kim has established and driving EQT’s continued growth.”

Under Henriksson’s leadership, EQT has established a highly professional finance function supporting the firm’s development into a leading global and transparent publicly listed private markets platform.

“It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of EQT since 2018 and to have been part of such an extraordinary growth journey. I am proud of what we have achieved together and confident that Gustav will be an outstanding CFO. I look forward to a smooth handover over the coming months and to thereafter work closely with EQT portfolio company boards, management teams and CFOs as a Senior Advisor, including supporting on IPO preparations and public company financial governance”, added Henriksson.

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Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334

1The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and certain Coller Capital fund investor consent approvals, and is expected to close in mid to late Q3 2026.

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