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Pharaoh Capital Launches Zero-Capital Solar Deployment Model to Accelerate UK Commercial Adoption
LEEDS, UK - December 10, 2025 - (SeaPRwire) - Pharaoh Capital, a Leeds-based renewable energy investment group, has introduced a new zero-capital commercial solar deployment model through its subsidiaries INICIO and Solar4Business, enabling British enterprises to install large-scale rooftop solar systems without upfront expenditure. By fully funding, managing, and delivering installations on behalf of clients, Pharaoh Capital is removing one of the primary barriers to renewable energy adoption across the UK’s industrial, commercial, and real estate sectors.Founded in 2022 by Grant Nicholson, Pharaoh Capital operates on a fundamentally different premise than established market players. Rather than requiring businesses to finance solar installations upfront, the group's subsidiaries INICIO and Solar4Business assume all capital risk, project management, and installation responsibilities. Clients sign long-term Power Purchase Agreements at fixed rates that immediately undercut existing electricity bills, delivering energy cost reductions of 30 to 40 percent with zero balance sheet impact."The sector is full of cowboys or corporates so slow they move like treacle," Nicholson explains. "Through INICIO and Solar4Business, we deliver enterprise-grade projects with SME-level speed, turning around installations in under eight weeks from site assessment to switch-on." The subsidiaries target solar installations between £250,000 and £5 million per site, funded entirely through private capital managed by the Pharaoh Capital holding company.Clients including CBRE, Yodel, and the NHS have benefited from the streamlined approach delivered by INICIO and Solar4Business, avoiding maintenance burdens and asset ownership complexities while securing predictable energy pricing. Nicholson's entrepreneurial achievements have garnered industry recognition, including the European Entrepreneur of the Year designation from Aspioneer Magazine in 2024 and the Institute of Directors' Young Director of the Year award for Yorkshire and North East in 2020.Pharaoh Capital now targets deploying £100 million in debt financing through its operational subsidiaries directly into revenue-generating, long-term agreements that simultaneously reduce client costs and strengthen the group's profit-and-loss statement through predictable cash flows. For UK industrial operators, landlords, and commercial real estate leaders seeking to reduce energy expenditure while advancing ESG objectives, Pharaoh Capital and its subsidiaries INICIO and Solar4Business represent a pragmatic alternative to traditional energy providers.About Pharaoh Capital LimitedEstablished in 2022 and headquartered in Leeds, Pharaoh Capital Limited operates as a specialist investment and holding company targeting the UK energy and renewables sector. Through its operational subsidiaries INICIO and Solar4Business, the group has built a substantial commercial solar portfolio by funding and managing installations that deliver immediate client savings while generating reliable investor returns. Pharaoh Capital's subsidiaries have served 175 commercial clients without requiring government subsidies or external equity financing.Grant Nicholson, the group's founder, previously won the Institute of Directors Yorkshire Young Director Award and has been recognized for his contributions to sustainable business energy solutions. The parent company's revenue milestone represents approximately 25% progress toward Nicholson's ambitious £100 million deployment target for scaling renewable energy infrastructure across the UK through INICIO and Solar4Business.Contact InformationBrand: Pharaoh CapitalContact: Grant NicholsonEmail: gn@pharaoh-capital.comWebsite: https://www.pharaoh-capital.com10/12/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Wed, Dec 10
IFF Launches a New Scholarship Initiative, Aimed at Making High-level Financial Education More Accessible
London, UK - December 10, 2025 - (SeaPRwire) - Responding to surging demand for advanced finance education, the International Faculty of Finance (IFF) has introduced a new scholarship initiative aimed at widening access for self-funded professionals. Open until the end of December, the scheme offers partial scholarships across IFF’s full portfolio of public courses, spanning sustainable investing, digital risk, and the use of new technologies in finance.Demand for specialized finance education is surging, prompting IFF to offer new scholarships and develop training tailored to modern technology and emerging sustainability requirements.Professional training providers are experiencing a sharp rise in demand for advanced finance courses, as artificial intelligence and sustainable investing rapidly reshape global markets and regulatory demands. The International Faculty of Finance (IFF) reports nearly a 40 percent increase in enrolments for related programs over the past year, a signal of the accelerating rate at which financial skills must be updated as technology and standards progress.Ted Bailey, Director at IFF, notes, "The people driving the next phase of the industry aren't necessarily those with the longest careers behind them. They're the ones adapting fastest to new realities. Whether that's integrating ESG principles into financial analysis or understanding how AI models reshape decision-making. We want to open doors for individuals investing in themselves, but also support those in organisations who are taking ownership of their own progression."This change in training priorities is viewed as structural, not cyclical. Research, including a recent PwC CEO survey, shows that almost seventy percent of financial leaders anticipate that technology will require fresh skill sets across most roles, while evolving sustainability standards have expanded the technical remit of finance teams. The combination of these forces has created urgent demand for both broader conceptual understanding and direct application in daily practice.IFF's expanded course portfolio is built to address these needs. While maintaining strong offerings in established topics like risk management and asset valuation, IFF now includes programs focused on integrating technology-driven insights into portfolio construction and turning ESG data into actionable disclosure frameworks. "A risk professional who once focused on credit exposure now needs fluency in AI governance. An analyst covering renewables must understand both project finance and climate data. The lines have blurred, and that's where learning has to keep pace," Bailey explains.The scholarship program also reflects a broader movement toward lifelong learning among professionals. Studies by McKinsey and Deloitte show that employees who pursue development aligned with emerging technology and sustainability trends are more likely to progress, even in challenging markets. For those in mid-career, cost can be a significant barrier, and IFF's initiative aims to help overcome that challenge.Based in London, IFF serves the global finance community, providing courses for professionals working in banking, investment, and regulation worldwide. Its reputation for practical, outcome-focused learning, from accredited university courses to expert-led workshops, supports its quick response to changes in market demand.Bailey summarizes, "The pace of change in finance means learning can't be a static exercise. Our role is to make it attainable, relevant, and grounded in the realities of the profession." The new scholarships not only broaden access to training but reinforce IFF's commitment to supporting individuals and institutions that recognize continuous learning as the key to future performance and resilience.IFF is part of Informa, a London-based global leader in professional education and events, supporting continuous learning and capability development across industries.About International Faculty of FinanceThe International Faculty of Finance (IFF) is a global leader in executive-level banking and finance education, offering a comprehensive portfolio of expert-led training across Governance, Risk & Compliance; Corporate Finance; FinTech; Wealth & Investment Management; Project Finance & Infrastructure; and more.Delivered through flexible formats, IFF supports finance professionals and organisations worldwide. IFF is part of Informa PLC, a FTSE-listed international events, digital services, and academic knowledge group, operating in over 30 countries. Informa's purpose is to champion the specialist, connecting people with knowledge to help them learn more, know more, and do more.Contact InformationCompany: Informa Connect Academy (Informa PLC)Contact: Informa Connect Academy TeamEmail: krystle.almeida@Informa.comWebsite: https://informaconnect.com/iff/ 10/12/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Wed, Dec 10
Japan's Topix gauge touches record high in tentative trade before Fed, BOJ
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Japan's broad Topix gauge of shares touched a record high before turning lower in tentative trading on Wednesday, as investors awaited key central bank decisions at home and abroad.The Topix .TOPX reached an unprecedented 3,408.99 in early trading befo...Reuters
Wed, Dec 10
24H｜Braze Rallied 11%; GE Vernova Up 6%; IRobot Jumped 5%; AeroVironment Down 5%
Braze, Inc. stock rallied 11% in overnight trading after the company released its third-quarter earnings report, beating the analyst revenue estimate and raising its fiscal 2026 guidance.GE Vernova Inc. said on Tuesday it expects higher revenue in 2026, compared with its forecast for 2025, on the ba...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 10
PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower as dollar climbs to near one-week high ahead of Fed verdict
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Gold inched lower on Wednesday, as the dollar rose after a U.S. jobs report indicated a stronger-than-expected labor market, pressuring prices, ahead of a widely anticipated rate cut at the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= edged down 0.1% to ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 10
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Announces Pricing Of Initial Public Offering At $21.00 Per Share
Dec 9 (Reuters) - Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc CDNL.O:CARDINAL INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGCARDINAL INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC - PRICES IPO AT $21.00 PER SHARECARDINAL INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC - IPO TO RAISE ABOUT $241.5 MILLIONReuters
Wed, Dec 10
Samsung SDI unit signs US battery deal worth over $1.36 bln for energy storage systems
SEOUL, Dec 10 (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung SDI 006400.KS said on Wednesday that its unit Samsung SDI America has signed a deal to supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to a U.S. customer for energy storage systems, triggering a sharp rally in its shares. The contract is valued at ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 10
SpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Above $30 Billion
SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise significantly more than $30 billion, people familiar with the matter said, in a transaction that would make it the biggest listing of all time.Tiger News
Wed, Dec 10
RPT-ROI-Fed could surprise market with T-bill buying binge: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is widely expected to trim interest rates on Wednesday, but if Chair Jerome Powell wants to give markets an added holiday surprise, here's one option: about $45 billion of monthly short-term bill purchases.That's the ou...Reuters
Wed, Dec 10
Post-Bell | S&P 500 Ends Slightly Down. Silver Hits $60/Oz Milestone; JPMorgan Falls 5%; AutoZone Sinks 7%; CoreWeave Jumps 5%; BMNR up 9%; Pan American Silver up 11%
The S&P 500 ended Tuesday's session slightly lower as investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve would take a hawkish tone even if it cuts interest rates this week, while JPMorgan was the heaviest drag on the benchmark index after the biggest U.S. bank warned of hefty expenses for 2026. Market S...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 10
Australia-listed GQG Partners fall as YTD net outflows widen in November
Australian-listed shares of GQG Partners GQG.AX fall as much as 5.9% to A$1.67, their biggest intraday pct fall since November 20Stock at its lowest level since November 26; on track to record its third consecutive session of lossesGQG among top losers on the benchmark ASX 200 index .AXJO, which is ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 10
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slip ahead of Fed announcement; yields, dollar up slightly
Investors consider Nvidia decision Investors cautious ahead of central bank meetingsFed rate cut all but certain, focus moves to outlookBy Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Most major stock indexes dipped, while the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Tuesday before a ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Miami International slips as investors look to slice stake in secondary offering
Exchange operator Miami International's MIAX.N shares down 2.1% at $44.85 in extended tradingMIAX kicks off secondary offering of 6.75 million shares to be sold by certain selling stockholdersJ.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler are lead joint bookrunning managers for the offeringBuyout...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Legence slips as Blackstone looks to cut stake in secondary offering
Engineering and maintenance services provider Legence's LGN.O shares down 4.4% at $46.35 in extended tradingLGN announces launch of secondary offering of 7 million shares by alternative asset manager Blackstone BX.N Goldman Sachs and Jefferies are acting as joint lead book-running managers and B...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Denali Therapeutics slides after launching $200 million share sale
Drug developer Denali Therapeutics' DNLI.O shares slide 9% to $17.90 in extended tradingDNLI kicks off public offering of $200 million worth of shares and pre-funded warrantsGoldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley and Jefferies are joint book-running managers for offeringProceeds w...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
TRADING DAY-Nervy Fed vigil almost over
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar held relatively steady on Tuesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday, while surprisingly hawkish remarks from Australia's central bank governor rocked market...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
GE Vernova forecasts higher 2026 revenue, boosts share buyback
Dec 9 (Reuters) - GE Vernova GEV.N said on Tuesday it expects higher revenue in 2026, compared with its forecast for 2025, on the back of strong power demand and boosted its share buyback plan by $4 billion. The company's shares were up 6.7% at $667.37 in after-market trading. The turbin...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
GameStop quarterly revenue misses estimates amid struggles with digital pivot
Dec 9 (Reuters) - GameStop GME.N posted third-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as the video game retailer struggles to gain ground following its pivot to digital downloads and streaming, sending its shares down 5.8% in after-hours trading.The Grapevine, Texas-based company, ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
