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“The contribution of working women towards the family is way beyond household income. A working woman is responsible for creating financial security and building towards key life goals such as homeownership and children’s education. At the same time, she needs to plan ahead for her long-term financial security and retirement independence. Life insurance solutions are designed to address various life stage needs. We believe that with increasing awareness and through informed decision-making (while choosing financial instruments), more working women will become financially prepared.”

Approximately 40,000 square feet of Grade A office space changes hands, underlining sustained demand for prime business district assets in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 22nd June 2026: fäm Properties has facilitated the sale of approximately 40,000 square feet of office space at Vision Tower in Business Bay for AED124 million, the biggest commercial real estate deal of its kind ever recorded in Dubai.

The asset, a contiguous block of Grade A office space across multiple floors in one of Business Bay’s landmark towers, was acquired by a UAE-based company as part of its business expansion plans.

“The transaction reflects continued confidence among local businesses in Dubai’s commercial real estate market, with investors and occupiers maintaining their focus on established business- districts and institutional-quality assets,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.

“Demand for well-located, institutional-grade office space in Dubai has stayed consistent. Buyers active at this level are precise about location, building quality and tenant profile. Assets that meet that standard continue to move.”

Daniel McCullagh, Commercial Sales Manager at fäm Properties, said transactions of this size typically involve extended due diligence, multiple stakeholders and detailed commercial structuring.

Led by McCullagh, fäm’s commercial team advised on both pricing context and execution, drawing on transaction data recorded with the Dubai Land Department to benchmark value and demand across the district.

The deal adds to the commercial division’s activity in large-format office mandates, advising occupiers, investors and landlords across Dubai’s principal office markets.

London, 22^nd June 2026 – Carne Group (Carne), Europe’s largest third-party management company, today announced the appointment of John Parkhouse as President, strengthening its leadership as the firm accelerates execution of its long-term, client-led growth strategy. 

John Parkhouse brings more than 30 years’ experience in international financial services and asset management. He joins Carne following a distinguished career at PwC, where he spent over three decades advising global asset managers and investment fund groups, and most recently served as Territory Senior Partner and CEO of PwC Luxembourg, leading a business of circa 4,000 professionals. 

As President of Carne Group, John Parkhouse will lead the Global Executive Committee and be responsible for executing group strategy, ensuring a client-led focus as Carne continues to scale its platform and capabilities globally. 

John Donohoe, Founder and Group CEO, remains CEO, with a focus on innovation, long-term strategy and value creation. John Parkhouse will report directly to him. 

This partnership combines deep operational leadership with founder-led vision, strengthening Carne’s ability to continue focusing on serving clients and building talent. 

A key driver of the firm’s next chapter is the growing adoption of the ‘Supermanco’ model, where managers are increasingly looking beyond compliance and asking specialist operational partners to also help them launch products faster, enter new asset classes, navigate different fund structures, and grow across markets.  

This demand is being driven by a structural shift in the asset management industry, where traditional operating models are struggling in the face of increased competition and complexity. Carne has invested heavily in developing the technology and expertise to help its clients overcome this at scale.  

John Parkhouse’s appointment represents the latest milestone in Carne’s longstanding growth strategy, which includes the recent announcement of Permira as a significant minority investor (subject to regulatory approval). Parkhouse’s appointment reflects the scale, credibility and momentum of Carne’s business today, combining strong client demand, the confidence of a significant new investor, and experienced leadership focused on accelerating what comes next. A key part of John Parkhouse’s role will be working with Permira to maximise the value they can bring.  

John Donohoe, Founder and Group CEO of Carne Group, said: “John’s track record and prominence as a figurehead in the asset management industry, combined with his reputation for being relentlessly client-led, makes him an ideal fit as we build on the phenomenal success Carne has achieved so far, and enter a phase where disciplined execution and client experience are just as important as ambition and innovation. 

This is not just an investment in Carne’s future, but an investment in our clients’ future. John brings the experience and leadership to ensure that, as we scale, the people who build this business and the clients we serve all feel the benefit of what comes next.” 

John Parkhouse, President of Carne Group, added: “Carne has built a hugely impressive combination of people, technology and ambition that positions the business to play a key role in the future of our industry. Having spent more than three decades advising asset managers, I am convinced this is a moment of genuine opportunity, both for Carne and its clients. 

In the last few years, product innovation and distribution have increasingly outpaced operating models, leaving many managers struggling to keep up. This is where Carne’s redefined vision of the Supermanco comes in: we provide the operational backbone that enables managers to achieve their growth ambitions, against a backdrop of rising costs, competition and operational demands. We’re able to help clients accelerate towards their goals: move faster, grow with confidence and navigate increasing complexity safely, and at scale. I’m hugely excited to be part of that.”

Carne’s leadership position is further reinforced by the PwC 2026 Observatory for Management Companies Barometer and Monterey Insight’s latest report, which have recognised Carne as the largest third-party management company (ManCo) by assets under management (AUM) in Luxembourg and Ireland, respectively. Together, these reports confirm Carne’s position as the largest third-party ManCo in Europe, overseeing more than $1 trillion in AUM globally.

June 22: Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, revealed how Father’s Day is rapidly growing in popularity across India as an occasion for celebrations and indulgence, with increasing number of users either opting to order in or step out to celebrate the day. 

Swiggy Dineout recorded a substantial 42.6% surge in premium-dining reservations compared to Father’s Day last year (15 June 2025) indicating a trend of grand celebrations on the day. Also, total bookings on Swiggy Dineout grew by 16.9% over Father’s Day last year. Bengaluru seated the highest number of diners nationwide, followed closely by Delhi and Hyderabad. The momentum was equally visible in emerging cities, with premium dining bookings recording an increase of 63.2% as compared to Father’s Day last year. In the emerging cities, Ahmedabad seated the highest number of diners, followed by Jaipur and Chandigarh.

Fathers across the country were also pampered with lavish feasts. A consumer in Bengaluru registered the single highest transaction in the country, spending INR 117,284 on a Swiggy Dineout booking. A group of 30 in Dehradun gathered to celebrate together, marking the largest group booking in India. Together, customers across the nation saved over INR 6.1 crores through Swiggy Dineout during these celebrations.

Celebrations also continued with sweet treats delivered throughout the day and food orders on the Swiggy platform increased 16% compared to Father’s Day last year (15 June 2025). Swiggy delivered an average of 9,757 cakes per hour on Father’s Day and Choco Lava Cakes, Choco Truffle Cakes, and Pineapple Cakes were the top choices for celebrating dads. The cake orders peaked at 7:56 PM when over 500 cakes were ordered in a single minute 

While metro cities- Bengaluru and Mumbai led the volume with close to 55,000 cake orders, the enthusiasm was equally vibrant from emerging cities. Patna, Dehradun and Ludhiana topped the charts for cake orders among emerging markets, signaling that Father’s Day is being celebrated across cities. Also, Nagpur witnessed the largest single cake order of the day, with a customer ordering an assortment of 24 cupcakes spanning strawberry, blueberry, butterscotch, and chocolate.