KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Control vs Exposed (CvE), a new performance agency that combines the best features of consultancies, media agencies and technology companies, has expanded into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
In line with that, the agency has appointed Justin Orkin as its new vice-president of global business strategy to head the company’s operations in the region.
Orkin is operating out of Singapore’s main media hub at 22 Cross Street.
He will report directly to CvE executive vice-president of global business strategy, Brody O’Harran who is based in Seattle, Washington.
Working for companies such as Verizon, AOL and Yahoo, Orkin has partnered with global CMOs in both the United States and APAC, and helped bridge both gaps in terms of strategic revenue growth.
“The APAC market is ripe for opportunity in advertising, and my expertise will allow us to further educate our clients on the importance of efficient performance solutions,” said Orkin.
CvE’s services include full-service digital media, programmatic in-housing, consulting and implementation, and audit and analytics.
The company offers marketers full transparency for a fee, data and performance perspective. More details at https://controlvexposed.com/
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Friday, May 31, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
CHINA INTERNATIONAL BIG DATA INDUSTRY EXPO 2019 OPENS IN GUIYANG
GUIYANG, China, May 27, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2019 kicked off on May 26 in Guiyang, the capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province, a bellwether occasion to learn about the latest developments of the global big data sector.
It was the fifth consecutive year that Guiyang, also known as "China's Big Data Valley", held the event. Since 2015, the expo has become a highlight of the province.
China attaches great importance to the development of the big data industry, and is willing to share opportunities of the digital economy's development with other countries and jointly explore new growth drivers and development paths by exploring new technologies, new business forms and new models, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a congratulatory letter to the expo.
As the world's first national-level expo on big data, the event set its theme at "Data creates value, innovation drives the future" this year and featured speeches from global heavyweights including Nobel Prize winner in economics Paul Romer and Turing Award winner Whitfield Diffie. The expo is increasingly global thanks to its strategic height.
Latest data showed that compared with last year, the number of participating countries increased from 29 to 59, while the number of participating companies from the Fortune 500 grew from 15 to 39. Meanwhile, the number of exhibitors rose from 388 to 448, among which the number of foreign exhibitors surged from 56 to 156. The number and level of guests were the highest ever.
Sun Zhigang, secretary of the provincial Communist Party of China committee of Guizhou Province and director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, said that the expo has become an international event rich in cooperation opportunities and leading the development of the industry. It has become a world-class platform for sharing development plans and the latest achievements, Sun said.
Lasting for four days, the expo will end on May 29.
Source: The Organizing Committee of China International Big Data Industry Expo
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The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2019 kicked off on May 26 in Guiyang, the capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province, a bellwether occasion to learn about the latest developments of the global big data sector.
It was the fifth consecutive year that Guiyang, also known as "China's Big Data Valley", held the event. Since 2015, the expo has become a highlight of the province.
China attaches great importance to the development of the big data industry, and is willing to share opportunities of the digital economy's development with other countries and jointly explore new growth drivers and development paths by exploring new technologies, new business forms and new models, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a congratulatory letter to the expo.
As the world's first national-level expo on big data, the event set its theme at "Data creates value, innovation drives the future" this year and featured speeches from global heavyweights including Nobel Prize winner in economics Paul Romer and Turing Award winner Whitfield Diffie. The expo is increasingly global thanks to its strategic height.
Latest data showed that compared with last year, the number of participating countries increased from 29 to 59, while the number of participating companies from the Fortune 500 grew from 15 to 39. Meanwhile, the number of exhibitors rose from 388 to 448, among which the number of foreign exhibitors surged from 56 to 156. The number and level of guests were the highest ever.
Sun Zhigang, secretary of the provincial Communist Party of China committee of Guizhou Province and director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, said that the expo has become an international event rich in cooperation opportunities and leading the development of the industry. It has become a world-class platform for sharing development plans and the latest achievements, Sun said.
Lasting for four days, the expo will end on May 29.
Source: The Organizing Committee of China International Big Data Industry Expo
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AKWEL RECOGNISED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER AND GENERAL MOTORS
AKWEL recognised by Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors
FRANCE, May 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday 14th May 2019, AKWEL received a “Silver Award” from Jaguar Land Rover during its annual Supplier Excellence Awards ceremony held in Coventry (UK). Only 15 suppliers out of 3500 around the world were recognised for their extraordinary contribution to Jaguar Land Rover’s business, cost transformation and operational delivery over the course of the last year. Ian Harnett, Jaguar Land Rover Director of Global Purchasing, commented: “This year, we have faced unprecedented challenges across our business. Despite this, we have continued to produce more desirable, more refined and better quality cars than ever before. We could not achieve this without the suppliers that underpin our business. Our annual Supplier Excellence Awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate the suppliers and the people who collectively have worked hard and diligently these past 12 months.”
The same week, AKWEL was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 27th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Wednesday, May 15 in Detroit (USA). During the event, GM recognized its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations. “We hold our suppliers to a high bar,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “They went above and beyond to deliver the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for life.”
We are proud and honored to be recognized by our customers and we look forward to continuing our partnership with GM and JLR to help them manufacture more reliable, more environmentally-friendly autonomous and connected vehicles.
FRANCE, May 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday 14th May 2019, AKWEL received a “Silver Award” from Jaguar Land Rover during its annual Supplier Excellence Awards ceremony held in Coventry (UK). Only 15 suppliers out of 3500 around the world were recognised for their extraordinary contribution to Jaguar Land Rover’s business, cost transformation and operational delivery over the course of the last year. Ian Harnett, Jaguar Land Rover Director of Global Purchasing, commented: “This year, we have faced unprecedented challenges across our business. Despite this, we have continued to produce more desirable, more refined and better quality cars than ever before. We could not achieve this without the suppliers that underpin our business. Our annual Supplier Excellence Awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate the suppliers and the people who collectively have worked hard and diligently these past 12 months.”
The same week, AKWEL was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 27th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Wednesday, May 15 in Detroit (USA). During the event, GM recognized its best suppliers from 15 countries that have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations. “We hold our suppliers to a high bar,” said Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “They went above and beyond to deliver the innovations and quality that will help us earn customers for life.”
We are proud and honored to be recognized by our customers and we look forward to continuing our partnership with GM and JLR to help them manufacture more reliable, more environmentally-friendly autonomous and connected vehicles.
| An independent, family-owned group listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, AKWEL is an equipment and systems manufacturer for the automotive and heavy goods industries, a specialist in fluid management and mechanisms, with leading industrial and technological expertise in applying and transforming materials (including plastics, rubber and metal) and mechatronics integration. Operating in 20 countries on five continents, AKWEL employs approximately 12,000 people around the world. Euronext Paris – Compartment B – ISIN: FR0000053027 – Reuters: AKW.PA – Bloomberg: AKW:FP www.akwel-automotive.com |
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Monday, May 27, 2019
St Kitts and Nevis, Taiwan strengthen mutual concerns collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Mark Brantley, the St Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is also Premier of Nevis, recently met with his Taiwan counterpart, Dr Jaushieh Joseph Wu, discussing further collaboration on opportunities for small to medium enterprises, education and infrastructural development.
This was followed by Brantley’s trip to Taiwan where he also met with Republic of China (Taiwan) President, Tsai Ing-wen.
Tsai highlighted the strong bilateral partnership between Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis, emphasising the importance of international diplomacy.
She also highlighted that more St Kitts and Nevis citizens were welcome to benefit from higher education opportunities, via the ministry’s Taiwan Scholarship programme.
Building bridges and visa-free access with approximately 150 countries and territories have been St Kitts and Nevis’ focus since gaining independence in 1983.
Despite being one of the smallest countries in the Western Hemisphere, the country’s passport strength is ranked 26th worldwide and remains the strongest in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
For over three decades, St Kitts and Nevis has been offering foreign investors and their families a means of acquiring its citizenship, possibly under the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme.
CS Global Partners is the international legal advisory mandated by the government to promote the programme worldwide.
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This was followed by Brantley’s trip to Taiwan where he also met with Republic of China (Taiwan) President, Tsai Ing-wen.
Tsai highlighted the strong bilateral partnership between Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis, emphasising the importance of international diplomacy.
She also highlighted that more St Kitts and Nevis citizens were welcome to benefit from higher education opportunities, via the ministry’s Taiwan Scholarship programme.
Building bridges and visa-free access with approximately 150 countries and territories have been St Kitts and Nevis’ focus since gaining independence in 1983.
Despite being one of the smallest countries in the Western Hemisphere, the country’s passport strength is ranked 26th worldwide and remains the strongest in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
For over three decades, St Kitts and Nevis has been offering foreign investors and their families a means of acquiring its citizenship, possibly under the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme.
CS Global Partners is the international legal advisory mandated by the government to promote the programme worldwide.
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THAI WAH PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED ACQUIRED 33.3% SHARES IN TAPIOCA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED FROM JAPAN CORN STARCH, TOKYO JAPAN
TOKYO, May 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Thai Wah Public Company Limited (“TWPC”), a listed company in Thailand, informed Japan Corn Starch (“JCS”) of its intention to acquire JCS’s 33.3% shares in Tapioca Development Corporation Limited (“TDC”) in order to potentially relocate the factory located in Pattaya Beach, Thailand, based on the expiration of the original lease agreement entered into thirty years ago. TWPC strongly requested JCS to transfer all of JCS stake in TDC for the smooth restructuring of TDC due to the expiration of the lease agreement. JCS understood TDC’s business strategy and its necessity to perform its obligation set forth in the lease agreement with its land owner for the lease of the land where the TDC’s factory has operated for thirty years. Therefore, JCS decided to agree to transfer all of its shares in TDC.
Given the foregoing background, effective as of April 24, 2019, JCS completed the transfer of all of its shares (33.33%) in TDC to Thai Wah Bio Power Limited (“TWBP”) which is a subsidiary company of TWPC. TDC is a manufacturer and distributor of modified starch in Thailand, and it was anticipated that the lease agreement with the land owner of the site of the factory in Pattaya Beach Thailand would not be renewed.
Since 1989, JCS has been an equal partner with TWPC and a US/European Company and has owned a 33.33% shareholder of TDC. After the transfer, JCS will continue to maintain its tapioca business through its own network nurtured in Thailand and other countries in the South East Asia and expand its starch business including distribution of highly sophisticated modified starch products in order to replace its current Thai business through TDC.
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Contact
[For press inquiries]
Person in Charge
Tomohiko Sato
Public Relations Department
Japan Corn Starch Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-3-5570-7000/FAX: +81-3-5570-7001
Email: soumu@japan-cornstarch.com
Source : Japan Corn Starch Co., Ltd.
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Given the foregoing background, effective as of April 24, 2019, JCS completed the transfer of all of its shares (33.33%) in TDC to Thai Wah Bio Power Limited (“TWBP”) which is a subsidiary company of TWPC. TDC is a manufacturer and distributor of modified starch in Thailand, and it was anticipated that the lease agreement with the land owner of the site of the factory in Pattaya Beach Thailand would not be renewed.
Since 1989, JCS has been an equal partner with TWPC and a US/European Company and has owned a 33.33% shareholder of TDC. After the transfer, JCS will continue to maintain its tapioca business through its own network nurtured in Thailand and other countries in the South East Asia and expand its starch business including distribution of highly sophisticated modified starch products in order to replace its current Thai business through TDC.
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Contact
[For press inquiries]
Person in Charge
Tomohiko Sato
Public Relations Department
Japan Corn Starch Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-3-5570-7000/FAX: +81-3-5570-7001
Email: soumu@japan-cornstarch.com
Source : Japan Corn Starch Co., Ltd.
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TOSHIBA STARTS SHIPMENT OF UL 508 CERTIFIED PHOTORELAYS FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
TOKYO, May 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has obtained US safety standard UL 508 certification for the following nine photorelay products: DIP4 package series “TLP3556A,” “TLP3558A” and “TLP241A;” and DIP6 package series “TLP3543A,” “TLP3545A” and “TLP3546A;” and DIP8 package series “TLP3547,” “TLP3548” and “TLP3549.”
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These certified photorelays, all commercially available, can be used in industrial control equipment that requires UL 508 certification, suiting them for use in a wider range of equipment marketed worldwide. These photorelays are also NRNT[1] certified.
The UL 508 standard includes stringent standards for parts. Solid state relays (SSR) are one such category of parts, and the resin temperature within an SSR is restricted to 105 ºC (upper limit) [2]. SSRs can be operated at temperatures up to the upper limit.
By using Toshiba UL certified products, users can manufacture control equipment compliant with the UL standard and maintain the thermal design margin required for SSRs.
Applications
By using Toshiba UL certified products, users can manufacture control equipment compliant with the UL standard and maintain the thermal design margin required for SSRs.
Applications
- Industrial equipment (PLC, I/O interface, various sensor control, etc.)
- Building automation systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), thermostat, etc.)
- Replacement of mechanical relays (AC24 to 400V system, DC24 to 125V system)
Features
- UL 508 (NRNT) approved
- UL 1577 approved
- Case temperature (max): Tc=105℃
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Notes:
[1] UL product category: Industrial control switch, solid-state control equipment for non-motor-rated loads
[2] Temperature restriction for plastics (epoxy)
[3] Surface mount option available.
Follow the link below for more on Toshiba photorelay line-up.
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/product/opto/photocoupler/photorelay.html
To check the availability of the new product at online distributors, please visit:
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/buy/stockcheck.html
*Company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Customer Inquiries:
Optoelectronic Device Sales & Marketing Dept.
Tel: +81-3-3457-3431
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html
Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.
About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation combines the vigor of a new company with the wisdom of experience. Since becoming an independent company in July 2017, we have taken our place among the leading general devices companies, and offer our customers and business partners outstanding solutions in discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD.
Our 22,000 employees around the world share a determination to maximize the value of our products, and emphasize close collaboration with customers to promote co-creation of value and new markets. We look forward to building on annual sales now surpassing 800-billion yen (US$7 billion) and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.
Find out more about us at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/top.html
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Media Inquiries:
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
Digital Marketing Department
Chiaki Nagasawa
Tel: +81-3-3457-4963
e-mail: semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
Source : Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
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Saturday, May 25, 2019
ASAHI CHOOSES SMARTTRADE FOR THEIR PRECIOUS METALS TRADING PLATFORM
TOKYO, May 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Asahi Pretec, a precious metals recycling company, has selected smartTrade Technologies, a global leader in multi-asset, end-to-end trading solutions, as technology provider to deliver their next generation precious metals trading platform, with NTTData, a major Japanese system integrator, as a partner.
Asahi Pretec was searching for a solution that would allow them to expand their operations and be flexible enough to accommodate existing and future business as well as regulatory requirements. smartTrade will provide connectivity to the markets, pricing and distribution as well as risk and post-trade management. smartTrade is the perfect technology partner to meet Asahi’s current and future requirements and to implement a cost-effective solution with a quick time to market.
Hiroyuki Nakanishi, President of Asahi Pretec, explained, “We had an immediate need for a flexible technology platform to price and distribute our precious metal prices to support Asahi’s global expansion. Not only does smartTrade’s high quality proven technology comprehensively address our specific business needs, it also ensures a fast and quick time to market.”
David Vincent, smartTrade’s CEO, said, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to implement smartTrade’s technology at Asahi. smartTrade’s sophisticated hosted solution will provide low latency connectivity, highly flexible and customisable pricing and distribution, which in turn will enhance Asahi’s offering.”
About Asahi Pretec:
Asahi Pretec collects and recycles waste materials containing precious and rare metals from varied fields.
By recycling precious metals and rare metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium essential to modern manufacturing, they are contributing to the effective utilization of resources and industry development.
About smartTrade Technologies:
smartTrade Technologies, a multi-asset electronic trading solutions pioneer, delivers innovative and intelligent technology enabling you to focus on your trading and grow your business while lowering total cost of ownership and allowing you to quickly adapt to changing market requirements.
smartTrade Technologies provides agile end-to-end trading solutions supporting Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives asset classes with connectivity to over 100 liquidity providers, aggregation, smart order routing, order management, pricing, distribution, risk management capabilities and a HTML5 user interface. We work with a variety of clients ranging from banks, brokers and hedge funds to proprietary trading desks. LiquidityFX for FX and smartFI for Fixed Income, are solutions available as software only or as a fully managed and hosted service, colocated in all the main market places globally. smartANALYTICS, our cross-asset big data analytics solution, allows the creation of historical and real-time dashboards and reports to interact in a more efficient way with the markets and end clients. For more information, visit www.smart-trade.net
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Asahi Pretec was searching for a solution that would allow them to expand their operations and be flexible enough to accommodate existing and future business as well as regulatory requirements. smartTrade will provide connectivity to the markets, pricing and distribution as well as risk and post-trade management. smartTrade is the perfect technology partner to meet Asahi’s current and future requirements and to implement a cost-effective solution with a quick time to market.
Hiroyuki Nakanishi, President of Asahi Pretec, explained, “We had an immediate need for a flexible technology platform to price and distribute our precious metal prices to support Asahi’s global expansion. Not only does smartTrade’s high quality proven technology comprehensively address our specific business needs, it also ensures a fast and quick time to market.”
David Vincent, smartTrade’s CEO, said, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to implement smartTrade’s technology at Asahi. smartTrade’s sophisticated hosted solution will provide low latency connectivity, highly flexible and customisable pricing and distribution, which in turn will enhance Asahi’s offering.”
About Asahi Pretec:
Asahi Pretec collects and recycles waste materials containing precious and rare metals from varied fields.
By recycling precious metals and rare metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium essential to modern manufacturing, they are contributing to the effective utilization of resources and industry development.
About smartTrade Technologies:
smartTrade Technologies, a multi-asset electronic trading solutions pioneer, delivers innovative and intelligent technology enabling you to focus on your trading and grow your business while lowering total cost of ownership and allowing you to quickly adapt to changing market requirements.
smartTrade Technologies provides agile end-to-end trading solutions supporting Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives asset classes with connectivity to over 100 liquidity providers, aggregation, smart order routing, order management, pricing, distribution, risk management capabilities and a HTML5 user interface. We work with a variety of clients ranging from banks, brokers and hedge funds to proprietary trading desks. LiquidityFX for FX and smartFI for Fixed Income, are solutions available as software only or as a fully managed and hosted service, colocated in all the main market places globally. smartANALYTICS, our cross-asset big data analytics solution, allows the creation of historical and real-time dashboards and reports to interact in a more efficient way with the markets and end clients. For more information, visit www.smart-trade.net
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Friday, May 24, 2019
TRADING TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES CONNECTIVITY TO COINFLEX, WORLD'S FIRST PHYSICALLY DELIVERED CRYPTO FUTURES EXCHANGE
SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global provider of high-performance professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions, today announced that connectivity to CoinFLEX, the world’s first physically delivered bitcoin futures exchange, is now available to eligible professional and retail traders outside the U.S. through the TT® trading platform.
With this new link to CoinFLEX, TT users who are eligible to trade on CoinFLEX now have access to the world’s first physically delivered stablecoin-to-stablecoin futures contract, offering Tether (USDT) against Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). These stablecoins are pegged to the U.S. Dollar and allow traders and investors to trade on global cryptocurrency markets without dealing with slow and expensive bank wires.
Mark Lamb, CEO of CoinFLEX, commented, “Together with our technology partner Trading Technologies, we are excited to deliver a robust trading and charting solution to the retail trader market. Access to CoinFLEX through TT will also be available to commercial hedgers, including mining firms, OTC trading desks and global proprietary trading firms, many of whom are already using TT’s toolset.”
Michael Unetich, VP of Cryptocurrencies at Trading Technologies, said, “This connection to CoinFLEX will greatly benefit our eligible customers outside the U.S. who are seeking to diversify their crypto portfolios and differentiate their trading strategies. Through TT, they now can trade cryptocurrencies with our comprehensive array of award-winning professional trading, charting, spreading and algorithmic tools via a global trading infrastructure that delivers optimal speed, security and stability."
TT’s privately managed infrastructure spans five continents, delivering secure market access and superior performance from anywhere in the world. Designed specifically for professional traders, TT incorporates a broad array of customizable tools to accommodate trading strategies that range from manual point-and-click trading to low-double-digit microsecond automated order entry.
CoinFLEX is owned by a consortium of high-profile technology companies, market makers and crypto investors, including Trading Technologies.
About Trading Technologies
Trading Technologies (www.tradingtechnologies.com, @Trading_Tech) creates professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions for a wide variety of users, including proprietary traders, brokers, money managers, CTAs, hedge funds, commercial hedgers and risk managers. In addition to providing access to the world’s major international exchanges and liquidity venues, TT offers domain-specific technology for cryptocurrency trading and machine-learning tools for real-time trade surveillance.
About CoinFLEX
CoinFLEX, formerly CoinfloorEX, is the first physically delivered cryptocurrency futures exchange, developed to solve the issues with cash settled crypto futures contracts and provide high leverage ways to hedge bitcoin exposure with zero index or settlement manipulation risk. CoinFLEX is incorporated in the Seychelles and is focused on the Asian retail trader market as well as the market for commercial hedging, including mining firms, OTC trading desks and global proprietary trading firms.
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Contact
MEDIA CONTACT
Lorna Kiewert
3Points Communications
(312) 725-7950, Ext. 1
Lorna@3ptscomm.com
Source : Trading Technologies
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With this new link to CoinFLEX, TT users who are eligible to trade on CoinFLEX now have access to the world’s first physically delivered stablecoin-to-stablecoin futures contract, offering Tether (USDT) against Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). These stablecoins are pegged to the U.S. Dollar and allow traders and investors to trade on global cryptocurrency markets without dealing with slow and expensive bank wires.
Mark Lamb, CEO of CoinFLEX, commented, “Together with our technology partner Trading Technologies, we are excited to deliver a robust trading and charting solution to the retail trader market. Access to CoinFLEX through TT will also be available to commercial hedgers, including mining firms, OTC trading desks and global proprietary trading firms, many of whom are already using TT’s toolset.”
Michael Unetich, VP of Cryptocurrencies at Trading Technologies, said, “This connection to CoinFLEX will greatly benefit our eligible customers outside the U.S. who are seeking to diversify their crypto portfolios and differentiate their trading strategies. Through TT, they now can trade cryptocurrencies with our comprehensive array of award-winning professional trading, charting, spreading and algorithmic tools via a global trading infrastructure that delivers optimal speed, security and stability."
TT’s privately managed infrastructure spans five continents, delivering secure market access and superior performance from anywhere in the world. Designed specifically for professional traders, TT incorporates a broad array of customizable tools to accommodate trading strategies that range from manual point-and-click trading to low-double-digit microsecond automated order entry.
CoinFLEX is owned by a consortium of high-profile technology companies, market makers and crypto investors, including Trading Technologies.
About Trading Technologies
Trading Technologies (www.tradingtechnologies.com, @Trading_Tech) creates professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions for a wide variety of users, including proprietary traders, brokers, money managers, CTAs, hedge funds, commercial hedgers and risk managers. In addition to providing access to the world’s major international exchanges and liquidity venues, TT offers domain-specific technology for cryptocurrency trading and machine-learning tools for real-time trade surveillance.
About CoinFLEX
CoinFLEX, formerly CoinfloorEX, is the first physically delivered cryptocurrency futures exchange, developed to solve the issues with cash settled crypto futures contracts and provide high leverage ways to hedge bitcoin exposure with zero index or settlement manipulation risk. CoinFLEX is incorporated in the Seychelles and is focused on the Asian retail trader market as well as the market for commercial hedging, including mining firms, OTC trading desks and global proprietary trading firms.
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Contact
MEDIA CONTACT
Lorna Kiewert
3Points Communications
(312) 725-7950, Ext. 1
Lorna@3ptscomm.com
Source : Trading Technologies
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CVENT UNVEILS 2019 LIST OF TOP 50 MEETING HOTELS IN ASIA PACIFIC
Annual list highlights top performing MICE hotels
TYSONS, Va., May 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cvent, a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today released its annual list of the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific. The list was compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activity through the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN), one of the world’s largest venue sourcing platforms. More than USD $16 billion and more than 42 million room nights were sourced through the CSN in 2018, including an increase of nearly 15% in sourcing volume in APAC over 2017. Cvent’s Top Meeting Hotels lists rank venues based on MICE performance according to various criteria, including total requests for proposals (RFPs) and conversion rate.
"The venues featured on this year’s lists are elevating their MICE strategy through innovative digital marketing and quick and complete online responses to RFPs – which is exactly what event organisers want,” said Chris McAndrews, vice president of marketing for Cvent Hospitality Cloud. "Our Top Meeting Hotels lists are consistently used by event organisers to find great hotels and by hoteliers looking to set themselves apart to increase their property’s group business revenue.”
“We’re thrilled to be recognised as the number one meeting hotel in Asia Pacific for the second year in a row,” said Malcolm Zancanaro, general manager at Hyatt Regency Sydney. “In the last 12 months we’ve had the opportunity to welcome thousands of guests to our property for events both large and small, so this accolade is really a testament to our associates and their passion to deliver exceptional meetings every day.”
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TYSONS, Va., May 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cvent, a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today released its annual list of the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific. The list was compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activity through the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN), one of the world’s largest venue sourcing platforms. More than USD $16 billion and more than 42 million room nights were sourced through the CSN in 2018, including an increase of nearly 15% in sourcing volume in APAC over 2017. Cvent’s Top Meeting Hotels lists rank venues based on MICE performance according to various criteria, including total requests for proposals (RFPs) and conversion rate.
"The venues featured on this year’s lists are elevating their MICE strategy through innovative digital marketing and quick and complete online responses to RFPs – which is exactly what event organisers want,” said Chris McAndrews, vice president of marketing for Cvent Hospitality Cloud. "Our Top Meeting Hotels lists are consistently used by event organisers to find great hotels and by hoteliers looking to set themselves apart to increase their property’s group business revenue.”
“We’re thrilled to be recognised as the number one meeting hotel in Asia Pacific for the second year in a row,” said Malcolm Zancanaro, general manager at Hyatt Regency Sydney. “In the last 12 months we’ve had the opportunity to welcome thousands of guests to our property for events both large and small, so this accolade is really a testament to our associates and their passion to deliver exceptional meetings every day.”
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
NRI FT INDIA AND DIGITAL ASSET TO DELIVER DAML DRIVEN APPLICATIONS TO CAPITAL MARKETS
KOLKATA, India, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (NRI FT India), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute (NRI) (TOKYO: 4307), has partnered with Digital Asset to create innovative capital markets applications using DAML, the open source smart contract language created by Digital Asset to synchronize business processes and make transaction workflow more transparent and efficient.
DAML is used to model business processes using smart contracts, capturing the rights and obligations associated with any asset class, business transaction or complex multi-party workflow to drive automation and efficiency. DAML is a core component of a number of Digital Asset projects and proofs of concept, including those with the ASX, HKEX and other market infrastructure providers.
Mr. Maulindu Chatterjee, Head of Global Delivery at NRI FT India said, “Our rich domain expertise in capital markets and years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions has helped us rapidly establish competencies with DAML, a technology we find is getting adopted by major markets in the APAC region such as ASX & HKEX.”
“Importantly,” Chatterjee added, “DAML has significantly enriched our capabilities as we build out complex enterprise workflows for a range of financial products. NRI FT India was able to develop multiple Proof of Concepts with DAML Smart Contracts within a short span of just five months. NRI FT India is looking forward to expanding the work we’re doing with Digital Asset in the Australian, Hong Kong and Japanese markets. Our collaboration with Digital Asset is a major strategic business opportunity for us.”
“We are delighted to partner with NRI FT India - its deep expertise and global delivery capability will help us scale our solutions and meet the rigorous needs of systemically consequential capital market infrastructures and financial institutions in APAC,” said Jon Rout, Business Development Director Asia Pacific for Digital Asset. We look forward to expanding the work we are doing with NRI FT India on significant client engagements and exploring new business opportunities together in the future.”
About DAML
DAML is an open source functional programming language designed specifically for use in multi-party business processes. DAML abstracts away the underlying complexities of blockchains and database technologies, allowing developers to focus on the logic of the applications they are building. For more information about DAML, please visit daml.com
About Digital Asset
Founded in 2014, Digital Asset is a leading provider of distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions that solve real-world business challenges. The company combines deep industry expertise with advanced technologies, including DAML, an intuitive smart contract language, to help clients streamline multi-party business processes on distributed platforms. To learn more about Digital Asset, please visit https://www.digitalasset.com. To learn more about DAML, please visit https://www.daml.com.
About Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
Founded in 2001, Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (NRI FT India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute (NRI). NRI FT India provides a range of reliable, scalable and adaptable IT Solutions to capital market entities around the world and has established the technical excellence and successful implementation track records in developed markets like Japan, Australia, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, as well as emerging markets like Thailand, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. To learn more about NRI FT India, please visit www.nrifintech.com.
About Nomura Research Institute (NRI)
Founded in 1965, NRI is a leading global provider of system solutions and consulting services, including management consulting, system integration, and IT management and solutions for financial, manufacturing, retail and service industries. Clients partner with NRI to expand businesses, design corporate structures and create new business strategies. NRI has about 13,000 employees in more than 50 offices globally including New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. NRI reports annual sales above $4.2 billion. For more information, visit www.nri.com/en
DAML is used to model business processes using smart contracts, capturing the rights and obligations associated with any asset class, business transaction or complex multi-party workflow to drive automation and efficiency. DAML is a core component of a number of Digital Asset projects and proofs of concept, including those with the ASX, HKEX and other market infrastructure providers.
Mr. Maulindu Chatterjee, Head of Global Delivery at NRI FT India said, “Our rich domain expertise in capital markets and years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions has helped us rapidly establish competencies with DAML, a technology we find is getting adopted by major markets in the APAC region such as ASX & HKEX.”
“Importantly,” Chatterjee added, “DAML has significantly enriched our capabilities as we build out complex enterprise workflows for a range of financial products. NRI FT India was able to develop multiple Proof of Concepts with DAML Smart Contracts within a short span of just five months. NRI FT India is looking forward to expanding the work we’re doing with Digital Asset in the Australian, Hong Kong and Japanese markets. Our collaboration with Digital Asset is a major strategic business opportunity for us.”
“We are delighted to partner with NRI FT India - its deep expertise and global delivery capability will help us scale our solutions and meet the rigorous needs of systemically consequential capital market infrastructures and financial institutions in APAC,” said Jon Rout, Business Development Director Asia Pacific for Digital Asset. We look forward to expanding the work we are doing with NRI FT India on significant client engagements and exploring new business opportunities together in the future.”
About DAML
DAML is an open source functional programming language designed specifically for use in multi-party business processes. DAML abstracts away the underlying complexities of blockchains and database technologies, allowing developers to focus on the logic of the applications they are building. For more information about DAML, please visit daml.com
About Digital Asset
Founded in 2014, Digital Asset is a leading provider of distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions that solve real-world business challenges. The company combines deep industry expertise with advanced technologies, including DAML, an intuitive smart contract language, to help clients streamline multi-party business processes on distributed platforms. To learn more about Digital Asset, please visit https://www.digitalasset.com. To learn more about DAML, please visit https://www.daml.com.
About Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
Founded in 2001, Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (NRI FT India) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute (NRI). NRI FT India provides a range of reliable, scalable and adaptable IT Solutions to capital market entities around the world and has established the technical excellence and successful implementation track records in developed markets like Japan, Australia, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, as well as emerging markets like Thailand, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. To learn more about NRI FT India, please visit www.nrifintech.com.
About Nomura Research Institute (NRI)
Founded in 1965, NRI is a leading global provider of system solutions and consulting services, including management consulting, system integration, and IT management and solutions for financial, manufacturing, retail and service industries. Clients partner with NRI to expand businesses, design corporate structures and create new business strategies. NRI has about 13,000 employees in more than 50 offices globally including New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. NRI reports annual sales above $4.2 billion. For more information, visit www.nri.com/en
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Q3 Medical, Medtronic seal agreement to distribute ARCHIMEDES bio-degradable stent
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Q3 Medical Devices Limited (Q3 Medical) has entered into a distribution agreement with Medtronic plc for ARCHIMEDES, the first to market fully bio-degradable biliary and pancreatic stent designed as traditional plastic stent alternative.
Medtronic’s Gastrointestinal and Hepatology business and Q3 Medical have agreed to a six-year, exclusive agreement to distribute ARCHIMEDES bio-degradable stents in western European Union, United States and Japan, with rights to other regions.
Q3 Medical president and chief executive officer, Eric Mangiardi said the company entry into this agreement was a major step towards its goal of becoming the world’s leading developer of biodegradable implants.
“The promise of ARCHIMEDES is based in its potential to eliminate the second removal procedure required for traditional plastic stents, which could reduce billions of expenses from the global healthcare system while improving patient care.”
Q3 Medical will continue to expand its presence in South East Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Typically, biliary and pancreatic duct stents are made of plastic or metal; however, the ARCHIMEDES stent is made of a combination of dissolving materials permitting different rates of degradation, depending on patient needs.
Use of degrading materials in a stent decreases re-interventions that are common with current stents and allows the potential for eliminating a stent removal procedure which is almost always done for plastic and metal stents currently.
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Medtronic’s Gastrointestinal and Hepatology business and Q3 Medical have agreed to a six-year, exclusive agreement to distribute ARCHIMEDES bio-degradable stents in western European Union, United States and Japan, with rights to other regions.
Q3 Medical president and chief executive officer, Eric Mangiardi said the company entry into this agreement was a major step towards its goal of becoming the world’s leading developer of biodegradable implants.
“The promise of ARCHIMEDES is based in its potential to eliminate the second removal procedure required for traditional plastic stents, which could reduce billions of expenses from the global healthcare system while improving patient care.”
Q3 Medical will continue to expand its presence in South East Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Typically, biliary and pancreatic duct stents are made of plastic or metal; however, the ARCHIMEDES stent is made of a combination of dissolving materials permitting different rates of degradation, depending on patient needs.
Use of degrading materials in a stent decreases re-interventions that are common with current stents and allows the potential for eliminating a stent removal procedure which is almost always done for plastic and metal stents currently.
-- BERNAMA
AENEAS CAPITAL AND PYRINAS TARGET LAUNCH OF US$120M FUND TO DEVELOP CO-WORKING LABORATORY ECOSYSTEMS FOR LIFE SCIENCES START-UPS IN THE UNITED STATES
HONG KONG, May 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --
- Aeneas Capital and Pyrinas, both affiliated companies to Aptorum Group Ltd (Nasdaq: APM), is launching its flagship fund - Pyrinas US Healthcare Real Estate Fund 1 SP – to acquire and develop co-working space and incubator facilities for the life sciences sector in the United States;
- Opportunity to invest in one of the most vibrant real estate sectors in the U.S. that is currently not available in most of the Asia Pacific countries. A great geographical and asset class diversification of Asia Pacific real estate investment;
- Tap into the life sciences sector that generally has one of the highest barriers to entry amongst different industries;
- Experienced and unique advisory/management team in this specific sector with established operation track record.
Aeneas Capital Limited (“ACL”) and Pyrinas Real Estate Management Limited (“Pyrinas”), based in Hong Kong, is launching a US$120m innovative closed-ended property fund – Pyrinas US Healthcare Real Estate Fund 1 SP – with a geographical focus on selected cities across North America. Supported by the ecosystem of its affiliated company, Aptorum Group (Nasdaq: APM), the fund’s key investment objective is to acquire and redevelop real estate into shared laboratories and incubator facilities for life science sector start-ups, one of the most vibrant sectors in North America. The fund will focus its investments in primarily four North America mandated cities (namely Cambridge, Boston, Houston, and San Francisco in the United States and Toronto in Canada).
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Mr. Matthew Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Pyrinas, commented, “These cities have been selected in view of several crucial factors that we believe are best positioned to take advantage of the robust growth in the life science industry. The fund will focus on acquisition and development of real estate suitable for the healthcare and life science sector, particularly in operating laboratories with a co-working space model. We are seeing increasingly robust demand for space by life science companies and start-ups, who are encouraged by the rapidly growing venture capital investment market in North America.”
The fund is targeting a launch size of up to US$120 million with a targeted return of 15-19% per annum (Net IRR) over a period of four years with one-year extension. Pyrinas is currently in discussions with a number of institutional investors and collaborative partners.
Together with its affiliated company Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq: APM) and Aeneas Capital, the fund also aims to nurture medical research, the development of intellectual property, and collaboration between scientists, researchers, investors, and industry participants; while providing real estate solutions that foster an ecosystem for collegial interactions among industry, investors, government and academia.
The fund is targeted for institutional and professional investors only and subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
About the Group
Pyrinas Real Estate Management Limited (”Pyrinas”), the real estate arm of Aeneas Group and an affiliate of Aptorum Group, was established in 2018. Pyrinas currently is managing two laboratory facilities and one clinic facility in Hong Kong. For more information about Pyrinas, please visit www.pyrinasgroup.com.
Aeneas Group Limited, the parent company of Aeneas Capital Limited (“ACL”), is a multi-disciplinary financial institution with cross border capabilities and technology services. For more information about Aeneas Group Limited, please visit www.aeneasgroup.com.
Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq : APM) is a biopharmaceutical company currently developing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates and medical devices, and is dedicated to developing and commercializing its portfolio of technologies to tackle unmet medical needs observed globally. For more information about Aptorum Group Limited, please visit www.aptorumgroup.com.
Disclaimer. The information contained in this press release should not be construed as an offer of, or a solicitation for an investment in, securities or any other financial instrument in any jurisdiction.
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Contact
Pyrinas
Email: info@pyrinasgroup.com
Telephone: +852 3469 7903
Source : Pyrinas Real Estate Management Limited
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Together with its affiliated company Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq: APM) and Aeneas Capital, the fund also aims to nurture medical research, the development of intellectual property, and collaboration between scientists, researchers, investors, and industry participants; while providing real estate solutions that foster an ecosystem for collegial interactions among industry, investors, government and academia.
The fund is targeted for institutional and professional investors only and subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
About the Group
Pyrinas Real Estate Management Limited (”Pyrinas”), the real estate arm of Aeneas Group and an affiliate of Aptorum Group, was established in 2018. Pyrinas currently is managing two laboratory facilities and one clinic facility in Hong Kong. For more information about Pyrinas, please visit www.pyrinasgroup.com.
Aeneas Group Limited, the parent company of Aeneas Capital Limited (“ACL”), is a multi-disciplinary financial institution with cross border capabilities and technology services. For more information about Aeneas Group Limited, please visit www.aeneasgroup.com.
Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq : APM) is a biopharmaceutical company currently developing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates and medical devices, and is dedicated to developing and commercializing its portfolio of technologies to tackle unmet medical needs observed globally. For more information about Aptorum Group Limited, please visit www.aptorumgroup.com.
Disclaimer. The information contained in this press release should not be construed as an offer of, or a solicitation for an investment in, securities or any other financial instrument in any jurisdiction.
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Contact
Pyrinas
Email: info@pyrinasgroup.com
Telephone: +852 3469 7903
Source : Pyrinas Real Estate Management Limited
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
PAYVISION CELEBRATES ITS 1ST ANNIVERSARY WITH ING WITH OVER 50% GROWTH AND A BRAND-NEW VISUAL AND SONIC IDENTITY
- One year of partnership Payvision x ING equals a financial services powerhouse combining payments and banking expertise for innovative commerce solutions; Payvision recorded over 50% growth.
- Payvision integrates its affiliate company, Acapture, under its new brand, becoming the go-to fintech partner to offer an extensive payments package to merchants across the globe.
- With its human-centric visual and sonic identity, Payvision shows its true brand essence as the trusted, lighthearted fintech partner that businesses can count on for safe and easy payments.
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Payvision, a global payments fintech player celebrates its one-year partnership with ING, one of the largest European banks, with a brand-new visual and sonic identity, marking the company’s shift into a new era. Payvision had an excellent year in 2018, fueled by its strategic partnership with ING, a complete rebranding process, and more than a 50% increase in transaction volume.
During the first year, the ING-Payvision partnership brought forward an exclusive blend of payments and banking products to the industry, positioning the two as a financial services powerhouse. Besides serving merchants across the globe with a data-driven, omnichannel payments platform, the combined proposition also integrates Internet of Things capabilities from both companies, such as FINN, into a wider fintech ecosystem. This empowers Payvision to accommodate any payment method a merchant could ask for; from traditional cards, to Apple Pay, soon to be introduced by ING in the Netherlands, as well as invisible payment capabilities in the future. In 2018, the strategic focus was placed on serving mid-sized merchants in Belgium and the Netherlands, and large corporates with a global reach. During 2019, this is planned to be extended to all SME customers of ING.
“This first year of partnership involved a deep understanding and adjustment to each other’s business styles, and we all benefited from the creative, straightforward entrepreneurial spirit of Payvision coupled with the resourcefulness and the broader financial knowledge of ING,” said Mark Buitenhek, Global Head Transaction Services at ING Group. “Payvision’s rebranding comes as a natural step towards its growth ambitions and ING is delighted to see the fintech mindset showing off through the company’s strong identity.”
Payvision’s speedy growth paired with the addition of its affiliate company, Acapture, and strategic partnership with ING brought forward the need to redefine its brand position in the payments industry. As part of the rebranding process, the Acapture platform was integrated under the new Payvision brand, uniting the payment solutions offered via Acapture with Payvision’s acquiring network. The result means Payvision is a data-driven, omnichannel payment processor offering safe and easy payment solutions to merchants across the globe.
The new Payvision brand encompasses the creativity and energy of the team driving the company’s growth. The human-centric approach and vibrant, simple identity bring a breath of fresh air for customers in an industry defined by complex solutions. It’s through the nature of its close, human interactions that Payvision brings a unique tempo, underlining the company’s new brand essence, the beat of payments.
“Payvision’s new brand identity was a strategic project aimed at reinventing the company as it stepped into a new chapter. So, we’re excited and proud of this milestone,” said Payvision’s CEO, Rudolf Booker. “There’s no better way to celebrate our first anniversary with ING than by redefining our DNA, reflecting the lively personality and creativity of the people behind the company. Payvision is now ready for the future, living up to its core values, passion and curiosity.”
For its visual identity, Payvision worked with Saffron, an award-winning brand consultancy that helped discover and show the company’s original personality through brand expression. Furthermore, given its new brand essence, Payvision worked with MassiveMusic, one of the world’s leading creative music agencies, to define its sonic identity and bring the beat of payments to life. With both visual and sonic identities defined, Payvision becomes the first player in the payments industry to unveil a multifaceted brand strategy.
Find out more about the new brand identity, the Payvision beat and the story behind the rebranding project here.
About Payvision
Payvision is a global payment processor that’s driven by a passion for technology and simplifying payments. With one single, secure platform, we power transactions for businesses across the globe. We know our way around the latest techniques in artificial intelligence, omnichannel strategies and advanced fraud prevention. The dedication to our clients shows – this is where we truly make a difference. By enabling an intuitive and flawless customer experience on all channels, we bring a unique beat to payments.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we’ve grown over the past 17 years into an international team with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. In 2018, ING bought a 75% stake in Payvision, allowing us to offer an unstoppable combo of the fintech and banking worlds put together. This partnership means cutting-edge innovations and a startup mindset backed by ING’s expertise and global network.
Learn more about how Payvision takes the hassle out of payments at payvision.com. Get in touch with our PR & Communications team at press@payvision.com or +31 20 794 23 00.
Source: Payvision
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During the first year, the ING-Payvision partnership brought forward an exclusive blend of payments and banking products to the industry, positioning the two as a financial services powerhouse. Besides serving merchants across the globe with a data-driven, omnichannel payments platform, the combined proposition also integrates Internet of Things capabilities from both companies, such as FINN, into a wider fintech ecosystem. This empowers Payvision to accommodate any payment method a merchant could ask for; from traditional cards, to Apple Pay, soon to be introduced by ING in the Netherlands, as well as invisible payment capabilities in the future. In 2018, the strategic focus was placed on serving mid-sized merchants in Belgium and the Netherlands, and large corporates with a global reach. During 2019, this is planned to be extended to all SME customers of ING.
“This first year of partnership involved a deep understanding and adjustment to each other’s business styles, and we all benefited from the creative, straightforward entrepreneurial spirit of Payvision coupled with the resourcefulness and the broader financial knowledge of ING,” said Mark Buitenhek, Global Head Transaction Services at ING Group. “Payvision’s rebranding comes as a natural step towards its growth ambitions and ING is delighted to see the fintech mindset showing off through the company’s strong identity.”
Payvision’s speedy growth paired with the addition of its affiliate company, Acapture, and strategic partnership with ING brought forward the need to redefine its brand position in the payments industry. As part of the rebranding process, the Acapture platform was integrated under the new Payvision brand, uniting the payment solutions offered via Acapture with Payvision’s acquiring network. The result means Payvision is a data-driven, omnichannel payment processor offering safe and easy payment solutions to merchants across the globe.
The new Payvision brand encompasses the creativity and energy of the team driving the company’s growth. The human-centric approach and vibrant, simple identity bring a breath of fresh air for customers in an industry defined by complex solutions. It’s through the nature of its close, human interactions that Payvision brings a unique tempo, underlining the company’s new brand essence, the beat of payments.
“Payvision’s new brand identity was a strategic project aimed at reinventing the company as it stepped into a new chapter. So, we’re excited and proud of this milestone,” said Payvision’s CEO, Rudolf Booker. “There’s no better way to celebrate our first anniversary with ING than by redefining our DNA, reflecting the lively personality and creativity of the people behind the company. Payvision is now ready for the future, living up to its core values, passion and curiosity.”
For its visual identity, Payvision worked with Saffron, an award-winning brand consultancy that helped discover and show the company’s original personality through brand expression. Furthermore, given its new brand essence, Payvision worked with MassiveMusic, one of the world’s leading creative music agencies, to define its sonic identity and bring the beat of payments to life. With both visual and sonic identities defined, Payvision becomes the first player in the payments industry to unveil a multifaceted brand strategy.
Find out more about the new brand identity, the Payvision beat and the story behind the rebranding project here.
About Payvision
Payvision is a global payment processor that’s driven by a passion for technology and simplifying payments. With one single, secure platform, we power transactions for businesses across the globe. We know our way around the latest techniques in artificial intelligence, omnichannel strategies and advanced fraud prevention. The dedication to our clients shows – this is where we truly make a difference. By enabling an intuitive and flawless customer experience on all channels, we bring a unique beat to payments.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we’ve grown over the past 17 years into an international team with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. In 2018, ING bought a 75% stake in Payvision, allowing us to offer an unstoppable combo of the fintech and banking worlds put together. This partnership means cutting-edge innovations and a startup mindset backed by ING’s expertise and global network.
Learn more about how Payvision takes the hassle out of payments at payvision.com. Get in touch with our PR & Communications team at press@payvision.com or +31 20 794 23 00.
Source: Payvision
--BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
KOREAN DIGITAL MARKETING GROUP CREATIP REBRANDS SUCCESSFULLY
- As a part of the rebranding, Creatip redesigned its website to be more intuitive
- Creatip is set to be one of the best Korean companies that provide full digital marketing service throughout Asia
SEOUL, South Korea, May 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Creatip (CEO: Daniel Kong), a global digital marketing group, rebranded itself to improve the efficiency of communication with potential global customers.
Founded in 2008, the Korean digital marketing group has provided global customers with marketing performances and full social media marketing services. The company is rapidly growing recently, expanding its area into digital video making and marketing consulting.
Through the rebranding process, Creatip’s website has been renewed to better reflect the company’s marketing experience and know-how obtained over the last decade. With its user-friendly intuitive design, the website invites not only the clients but the industry experts and students to share various marketing examples and their performances.
Until recently, Creatip’s website had only supported English due to its global focus. With the growing number of customers from Korea, the company has launched the Korean version of the website. It also added Japanese and Chinese languages to the website to beef up the synergy within the group as it is launching new branches in Japan during the latter half of the year and in China next year.
“Based on our know-how from a variety of successful marketing experiences, our company is ready to jump up to be a leading marketing group that provides full digital marketing services throughout Asia,” said Jade Kim, marketing team leader of Creatip, “The rebranding will help us to present our capability and vision more clearly to potential customers.”
For more information, visit http://creatip.co.kr.
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Contact
Creatip
Tei Kim, +82 2-545-7927
creatip@creatip.co.kr
Source : Creatip
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Founded in 2008, the Korean digital marketing group has provided global customers with marketing performances and full social media marketing services. The company is rapidly growing recently, expanding its area into digital video making and marketing consulting.
Through the rebranding process, Creatip’s website has been renewed to better reflect the company’s marketing experience and know-how obtained over the last decade. With its user-friendly intuitive design, the website invites not only the clients but the industry experts and students to share various marketing examples and their performances.
Until recently, Creatip’s website had only supported English due to its global focus. With the growing number of customers from Korea, the company has launched the Korean version of the website. It also added Japanese and Chinese languages to the website to beef up the synergy within the group as it is launching new branches in Japan during the latter half of the year and in China next year.
“Based on our know-how from a variety of successful marketing experiences, our company is ready to jump up to be a leading marketing group that provides full digital marketing services throughout Asia,” said Jade Kim, marketing team leader of Creatip, “The rebranding will help us to present our capability and vision more clearly to potential customers.”
For more information, visit http://creatip.co.kr.
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Contact
Creatip
Tei Kim, +82 2-545-7927
creatip@creatip.co.kr
Source : Creatip
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Friday, May 10, 2019
SYNCHRONOSS TEAMS UP WITH AMAZON TO PROVIDE GLOBAL SERVICE INTEGRATION TO MOBILE OPERATORS
Synchronoss DXP to help enable mobile operators to offer Amazon’s digital services
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), a global leader and innovator of cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products, today announced that their Digital Experience Platform (DXP) will enable mobile operators globally to offer Amazon consumer services to their customers as part of their invoice.
Glenn Lurie, President and CEO, Synchronoss, said, “Teaming up with Amazon will facilitate dynamic customer journeys for mobile subscribers to access Amazon services through a payment relationship with their local operator. These types of high-value service and content partnerships will be critical in helping operators improve customer engagement as we look to help them overcome complexity and generate additional revenue, and for customers it gives them the option to access services with a credit card or as added value in their plans.”
Synchronoss DXP is a unique low-code platform that significantly reduces time-to-market and simplifies IT delivery for any organization looking to transform and optimize its digital customer experience and journeys. Using the DXP tools, companies can create, configure and manage all types of transactions across omni channel environments, providing them the ability to share real-time customer data, choices and actions across channels, easily integrating with existing systems and user interfaces.
About Synchronoss
Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) transforms the way companies create new revenue, reduce costs and delight their subscribers with cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products, supporting hundreds of millions of subscribers across the globe. Synchronoss’ secure, scalable and groundbreaking new technologies, trusted partnerships and talented people change the way Technology-Media-Telecommunications customers grow their business. For more information, visit us at www.synchronoss.com
Media Contact:
North America
Diane Rose
CCgroup
M: +1 202-350-2469
E: synchronoss@ccgrouppr.com
International
Anais Merlin
CCgroup
T: +44 (0)203 824 9219
E: synchronoss@ccgrouppr.com
Source: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), a global leader and innovator of cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products, today announced that their Digital Experience Platform (DXP) will enable mobile operators globally to offer Amazon consumer services to their customers as part of their invoice.
Glenn Lurie, President and CEO, Synchronoss, said, “Teaming up with Amazon will facilitate dynamic customer journeys for mobile subscribers to access Amazon services through a payment relationship with their local operator. These types of high-value service and content partnerships will be critical in helping operators improve customer engagement as we look to help them overcome complexity and generate additional revenue, and for customers it gives them the option to access services with a credit card or as added value in their plans.”
Synchronoss DXP is a unique low-code platform that significantly reduces time-to-market and simplifies IT delivery for any organization looking to transform and optimize its digital customer experience and journeys. Using the DXP tools, companies can create, configure and manage all types of transactions across omni channel environments, providing them the ability to share real-time customer data, choices and actions across channels, easily integrating with existing systems and user interfaces.
About Synchronoss
Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) transforms the way companies create new revenue, reduce costs and delight their subscribers with cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products, supporting hundreds of millions of subscribers across the globe. Synchronoss’ secure, scalable and groundbreaking new technologies, trusted partnerships and talented people change the way Technology-Media-Telecommunications customers grow their business. For more information, visit us at www.synchronoss.com
Media Contact:
North America
Diane Rose
CCgroup
M: +1 202-350-2469
E: synchronoss@ccgrouppr.com
International
Anais Merlin
CCgroup
T: +44 (0)203 824 9219
E: synchronoss@ccgrouppr.com
Source: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
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THE WE COMPANY Q1 2019 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
NEW YORK, May 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WeWork Companies Inc. (the “Company”), as issuer of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Senior Notes”), will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time for the benefit of certain qualified participants in order to discuss the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2019.
Current holders and beneficial owners of the Senior Notes, bona fide prospective purchasers of the Senior Notes who are qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933) or non-U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933), securities analysts, and market-making financial institutions may gain access to the call information for the conference call by registering on the Company’s secure website at investors.wework.com. Additional information about the call (including dial-in number) will be provided on the secure website.
Parties requesting access to the Company’s secure website will be required to provide certain representations and warranties confirming their status as holders or beneficial owners of the Senior Notes, qualified institutional buyers of the Senior Notes, or securities analysts or market makers and that the information provided on the Company’s secure website will be treated as confidential.
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Contact
Investor Inquiries:
Aristaia Vasilakis
Investor@wework.com
Press Inquiries:
Dominic McMullan
Press@wework.com
Source : WeWork Companies Inc.
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Current holders and beneficial owners of the Senior Notes, bona fide prospective purchasers of the Senior Notes who are qualified institutional buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933) or non-U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933), securities analysts, and market-making financial institutions may gain access to the call information for the conference call by registering on the Company’s secure website at investors.wework.com. Additional information about the call (including dial-in number) will be provided on the secure website.
Parties requesting access to the Company’s secure website will be required to provide certain representations and warranties confirming their status as holders or beneficial owners of the Senior Notes, qualified institutional buyers of the Senior Notes, or securities analysts or market makers and that the information provided on the Company’s secure website will be treated as confidential.
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Contact
Investor Inquiries:
Aristaia Vasilakis
Investor@wework.com
Press Inquiries:
Dominic McMullan
Press@wework.com
Source : WeWork Companies Inc.
--BERNAMA
Polyplastics´ new polyoxymethylene grade combines durability, sliding performance
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd, a leading global supplier of engineering plastics has launched a new polyoxymethylene (POM) grade, DURACON POM WW-09, which combines high strength with good creep and sliding properties.
DURACON POM WW-09 delivers better mechanical properties by using high-molecular weight polymers and employing Polyplastics’ original molecular design and polymerisation technologies to achieve high initial strength and creep properties.
The new material fills the need for sliding grades that require durability in high-load and high-weight conditions for thin walling to achieve lighter weight and better space efficiency, according to a statement.
In addition, DURACON POM WW-09 has highly-rated mechanical properties compared to existing sliding grades, and offers similar good sliding properties as other sliding grades. Nevertheless, it was designed with a capability to provide noise reduction during sliding.
Polyplastics also announced plans to exhibit at the upcoming Chinaplas 2019 show from May 21 to 24 in Guangzhou, China. For more information, contact https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pom_ww09/index.html
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DURACON POM WW-09 delivers better mechanical properties by using high-molecular weight polymers and employing Polyplastics’ original molecular design and polymerisation technologies to achieve high initial strength and creep properties.
The new material fills the need for sliding grades that require durability in high-load and high-weight conditions for thin walling to achieve lighter weight and better space efficiency, according to a statement.
In addition, DURACON POM WW-09 has highly-rated mechanical properties compared to existing sliding grades, and offers similar good sliding properties as other sliding grades. Nevertheless, it was designed with a capability to provide noise reduction during sliding.
Polyplastics also announced plans to exhibit at the upcoming Chinaplas 2019 show from May 21 to 24 in Guangzhou, China. For more information, contact https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pom_ww09/index.html
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 9, 2019
EPIQ ANNOUNCES PLAN TO BOLSTER SOLUTIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Michelle Deichmeister Joins Epiq to Lead Global Business Transformation Solutions
NEW YORK, May 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq, the global leader in the legal services industry, announced today that Michelle Deichmeister has joined as president and general manager to lead its global business transformation solutions business. Deichmeister, a seasoned executive who excels at driving enterprise growth and profitability, brings to Epiq more than 30 years of senior leadership and management experience.
Deichmeister has significant experience leveraging global operational scale through process discipline and a track record of delivering exceptionally high levels of client satisfaction. She will be responsible expanding the range of solutions from business process solutions to new, technology-enabled business process outsourcing (BPO) and transformation solutions focused on law firms and expanding into corporate legal departments in the finance and banking, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and technology verticals.
“Epiq currently provides on-site management and technology solutions to over 425 law firms across the U.S.,” said David Dobson, chief executive officer of Epiq. “Expanding this successful solution to corporations and additional verticals allows our corporate clients to create tremendous value for the organizations they serve by transforming for the future, beyond technology. With Michelle’s background and proven experience executing similar strategies on a global scale, we look forward to expanding our offering into new countries and across new verticals.”
“Epiq’s leadership position is a testament to the talented individuals in the business today,” said Deichmeister. “Our clients speak to their dedication, passion and world-class client experience and I look forward to building upon the already strong foundation that is in place today. I am excited about the breadth of solutions that Epiq already provides and I am pleased that David has asked me to lead this new effort at Epiq. Business transformation solutions can drive enterprise value for our clients through efficiencies created with better processes, people and technology.”
Deichmeister most recently held the role of executive vice president of Exela Technologies, where she was responsible for the development and execution of strategy and operations for the company. Deichmeister also held executive leadership roles at Novitex Enterprise Solutions and Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS), formerly a Xerox company. Deichmeister attended the executive leadership program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and is Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
About Epiq
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity, and confidence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline the administration of business operations, class action and mass tort, court reporting, eDiscovery, regulatory, compliance, restructuring, and bankruptcy matters. Epiq subject-matter experts and technologies create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to high-performing clients around the world. Learn more at www.epiqglobal.com.
NEW YORK, May 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq, the global leader in the legal services industry, announced today that Michelle Deichmeister has joined as president and general manager to lead its global business transformation solutions business. Deichmeister, a seasoned executive who excels at driving enterprise growth and profitability, brings to Epiq more than 30 years of senior leadership and management experience.
Deichmeister has significant experience leveraging global operational scale through process discipline and a track record of delivering exceptionally high levels of client satisfaction. She will be responsible expanding the range of solutions from business process solutions to new, technology-enabled business process outsourcing (BPO) and transformation solutions focused on law firms and expanding into corporate legal departments in the finance and banking, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and technology verticals.
“Epiq currently provides on-site management and technology solutions to over 425 law firms across the U.S.,” said David Dobson, chief executive officer of Epiq. “Expanding this successful solution to corporations and additional verticals allows our corporate clients to create tremendous value for the organizations they serve by transforming for the future, beyond technology. With Michelle’s background and proven experience executing similar strategies on a global scale, we look forward to expanding our offering into new countries and across new verticals.”
“Epiq’s leadership position is a testament to the talented individuals in the business today,” said Deichmeister. “Our clients speak to their dedication, passion and world-class client experience and I look forward to building upon the already strong foundation that is in place today. I am excited about the breadth of solutions that Epiq already provides and I am pleased that David has asked me to lead this new effort at Epiq. Business transformation solutions can drive enterprise value for our clients through efficiencies created with better processes, people and technology.”
Deichmeister most recently held the role of executive vice president of Exela Technologies, where she was responsible for the development and execution of strategy and operations for the company. Deichmeister also held executive leadership roles at Novitex Enterprise Solutions and Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS), formerly a Xerox company. Deichmeister attended the executive leadership program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and is Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
About Epiq
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, takes on large-scale, increasingly complex tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals with efficiency, clarity, and confidence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline the administration of business operations, class action and mass tort, court reporting, eDiscovery, regulatory, compliance, restructuring, and bankruptcy matters. Epiq subject-matter experts and technologies create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to high-performing clients around the world. Learn more at www.epiqglobal.com.
| Press Contact Jill Brown Epiq +1 713 933 2905 jbrown@epiqglobal.com |
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bb1f5035-19d5-46a2-ab7a-5fa7947e6bf5
Source: Epiq Systems Inc
--BERNAMA
Source: Epiq Systems Inc
--BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
SHARJAH GRANTS US$ 1.1 MILLION TO LEBANON'S AMEL INTERNATIONAL FOR OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIANISM SINCE 1979
Independent non-profit registered over 100,000 beneficiaries last year, including 50 percent women & children
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, May 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amel Association International, an independent non-sectarian Lebanese NGO has been granted US$ 1.1 million by the emirate of Sharjah, in recognition of its outstanding efforts in protecting human rights, and providing education, child protection and livelihood opportunities to those affected by the Lebanese civil war that broke out in 1975.
The grant was offered to the Lebanese NGO during the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA). It aims to significantly bolster the efforts of the non-profit organisation, which has been working tirelessly since 1979 to provide emergency as well as rehabilitation assistance to those in need. Last year, the organisation’s beneficiaries exceeded 100,000, including 50,000 women and children.
SIARA was launched by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation in collaboration with UNHCR in 2017, to highlight individuals or organisations who implement pioneering and influential initiatives that have had a positive and tangible impact on refugees within Asia and the MENA region.
The award was instituted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness, TBHF Chairperson and UNHCR’s Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, who continue to champion philanthropic efforts by individuals and organisations around the world.
In recent years, Amel has shown exceptional leadership in offering humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Lebanon, and has expanded its operations to several countries including France, Switzerland and USA.
Amel’s founder Dr. Kamel Mohanna, received his fourth Nobel Peace Prize nomination this year.
SIARA aims to motivate organisations and individuals to launch long-term and large-scale development programmes and initiatives to improve the lives of refugees and vulnerable people, specifically countries in Asia and the MENA region suffering from disasters, conflicts and poverty.
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Contact
Fadia Daouk
National Network Communications
00971526172111
f.daouk@nncpr.com
Source : Sharjah
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SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, May 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amel Association International, an independent non-sectarian Lebanese NGO has been granted US$ 1.1 million by the emirate of Sharjah, in recognition of its outstanding efforts in protecting human rights, and providing education, child protection and livelihood opportunities to those affected by the Lebanese civil war that broke out in 1975.
The grant was offered to the Lebanese NGO during the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA). It aims to significantly bolster the efforts of the non-profit organisation, which has been working tirelessly since 1979 to provide emergency as well as rehabilitation assistance to those in need. Last year, the organisation’s beneficiaries exceeded 100,000, including 50,000 women and children.
SIARA was launched by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation in collaboration with UNHCR in 2017, to highlight individuals or organisations who implement pioneering and influential initiatives that have had a positive and tangible impact on refugees within Asia and the MENA region.
The award was instituted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness, TBHF Chairperson and UNHCR’s Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, who continue to champion philanthropic efforts by individuals and organisations around the world.
In recent years, Amel has shown exceptional leadership in offering humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Lebanon, and has expanded its operations to several countries including France, Switzerland and USA.
Amel’s founder Dr. Kamel Mohanna, received his fourth Nobel Peace Prize nomination this year.
SIARA aims to motivate organisations and individuals to launch long-term and large-scale development programmes and initiatives to improve the lives of refugees and vulnerable people, specifically countries in Asia and the MENA region suffering from disasters, conflicts and poverty.
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Contact
Fadia Daouk
National Network Communications
00971526172111
f.daouk@nncpr.com
Source : Sharjah
--BERNAMA
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