February 14: Richard Branson Denies Necker Rumor; ESG Watch for ASX
Richard Branson Necker Island denial on 14 February keeps risk reputational. We explain ASX ESG watchpoints, disclosure rules, and practical trading steps for Australian investors.
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BiH Hydrogen Strategy Launch: CEI‑Backed Energy Shift – February 14
BiH hydrogen strategy begins a CEI-backed, two-year roadmap. What it means for Japan: supply options, policy signals, and risks across Western Balkans energy and industrial decarbonization BiH.
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February 14: UK mulls law to strip Wayne Couzens’ CNC pension
On 14 Feb, UK ministers weighed a law to stop the Wayne Couzens pension from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. We outline legal options, timelines, and investor takeaways.
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February 14: Hong Kong Councillor’s Near-White Red Envelopes Spark Backlash
Hong Kong red envelope contro on Feb 14 sparks Lunar New Year backlash after near‑white lai see. A feng shui explanation failed to calm Hong Kong public sentiment, raising reputational risks for city
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Europe Defence Push: Starmer Presses NATO Burden-Sharing – February 14
Keir Starmer NATO push at Munich may shift Europe’s burden‑sharing and UK‑EU defence ties. What it means for Germany’s budget, industry, and investors watching European defense spending.
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Shediac Manhunt, February 13: Business Disruption and Insurer Risk
Todd John Lewis search triggers a New Brunswick RCMP alert. We assess Greater Moncton business disruption, insurer exposure, and practical risk steps for retailers and transit operators in Canada.
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Terrebonne Election Annulled: By-Election Within 6 Months – February 13
Terrebonne election annulled after Canada Supreme Court ruling orders a by-election within six months. What it means for Ottawa’s seat math, Quebec policy signals, and investor risk in Canada.
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NHS Pay 2026: 3.3% Award Confirmed; NI Delay Clouds Budget — February 14
NHS PRB 3.3% pay award confirmed for England and Wales from April. nhs pay rise 2026 nurses below CPI 3.4%, above 2% forecast; NI pay still unconfirmed.
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February 13: Alabama’s Child Predator Death Penalty Law Sets Up SCOTUS Test
Alabama Child Predator Death law sets a Supreme Court test of Kennedy v. Louisiana. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, it may reshape ESG screens, muni risk, and justice-sector exposure across the Southeast forU
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Singapore Measles Cases: CDA Refutes Childcare Rumors – February 14
Singapore measles cases febury: CDA refutes childcare rumours as total hits 13 in 2026. Isolation, contact tracing and quarantines in place. Key takeaways for parents and investors.
