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RFA Acquires 92 Alt. Investment Clients, Enhances Development and Security Offerings in 2017

December 22, 2017

New York, NY and London, UK, December 22, 2017 -- RFA (Richard Fleischman & Associates), a next-gen managed IT services provider for the financial industry, today announced that it has added 92 new clients in 2017 in addition to enhancing development and workflow automation services, expanding public cloud management and security offerings, and providing continuous service enhancements.

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Symphony Environmental releases a short film introducing controlled-life plastic technology.

December 19, 2017

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc are pleased to announce the release of a short film introducing d2w oxo-biodegradable (controlled-life) plastic technology.   

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ITV Launch Great Art Series

December 18, 2017

This January, ITV will show Great Art, a five-part series produced by Seventh Art Productions exploring the life and work of the world's most celebrated artists.

Michael Stephens, Chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association

Oxo-Bio Technology Reduces Plastic Waste In The Environment

November 13, 2017

In a detailed statement released today Michael Stephen, the Chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association (OPA) responds to the attack on oxo-biodegradable plastic technology made by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The full statement is on the OPA website at www.biodeg.org

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RFA and Seclore Announce Data-Centric Security Partnership

RFA and Seclore Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Data-Centric Security to Firms Worldwide

November 01, 2017

RFA and Seclore Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Data-Centric Security to Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Investment Management Companies and Law Firms Worldwide

Highlights:

RFA’s portfolio of managed security services now includes integrated Rights Management from Seclore, the world’s most advanced, secure and connected data-centric security solution
As a result of this partnership, RFA customers gain true end-to-end security from their RFA-cloud managed infrastructure which provides protection that stays with their most sensitive data, regardless of where the data travels or is stored
This new, data-centric security offering is now available to RFA customers worldwide

Registration Open For Third Annual Student Challenge

October 12, 2017

Portfolios with Purpose ("PwP") announced that registration is open for its third annual Portfolios with Purpose Student Challenge Fantasy Stock Competition (“Student Challenge”). The deadline to register is October 29th, and the challenge begins on October 30th.

Roy Budd Phantom of the Opera Premiere @ the London Coliseum

The World Premiere of Roy Budd’s Masterpiece PHANTOM OF THE OPERA London Coliseum 8th October

September 12, 2017

LONDON, 12 September 2017: Legendary “Get Carter” composer, Roy Budd is to have his lost score for Rupert Julian’s silent classic film, The Phantom of the Opera, premiered at the London Coliseum, 24 years after his untimely death in 1993. On October 8th 2017, Budd’s masterpiece score will be performed by the 77 piece Docklands Sinfonia Orchestra, conducted by Spencer Down, alongside a screening of the silent film in a world premiere event.

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CANALETTO & THE ART OF VENICE, In cinemas worldwide from 26 September 2017

August 29, 2017

A new film shot in ultra HD 4K, based on the much anticipated exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. 

Directed by David Bickerstaff, Co-written by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky

Exploring the future of travel with social robots

Air New Zealand and CommBank explore the future of travel with social robots

August 22, 2017

AUCKLAND, 22 August 2017: Air New Zealand customers at Sydney Airport will get to experience the role robots may play in future travel journeys this week.

Erle Kristin Wagle, Manager, BW Fleet Management AS and CBS Blue MBA graduate

Changing shipping industry is asking more of its MBA candidates

July 28, 2017

Technical specialists have to broaden their skill set to cope with a changing industry, says Copenhagen Business School

Ole Bjørn Kraft is CCO of GMT Shipping Group and a current participant in the CBS Blue MBA

Shipping industry needs to look at higher education to keep up with changing global environment

June 14, 2017

COPENHAGEN, 14 June 2017: The shipping industry has for long been a traditional industry. However, in an intensely competitive and fast-changing global environment shipping needs to start moving beyond traditional leadership development models, according to industry experts.

Thornbridge provides FCA umbrella services to Mysqua.re Investment Management Limited

June 14, 2017

Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (Thornbridge) is pleased to announce the provision of FCA umbrella services for mysqua.re Investment Management Limited (mysqua.re). mysqua.re is now an appointed representative of Thornbridge.

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Michelangelo - Love and Death released in cinemas across United Kingdom from 13 June

June 12, 2017

The concluding film in Season Four of EXHIBITION ON SCREEN will explore the life and work of renowned sculptor, painter, architect and poet Michelangelo.

Kerod & Associates launches US operations

June 12, 2017

LONDON, 12 June 2017: Kerod & Associates, a specialized legal translation service, has launched US operations in addition to those already operating in London. The company’s US operations will be based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will be headed by Alexander Alexandrov, a geologist-turned-linguist with over 20 years of translation experience.

Thornbridge provides FCA umbrella services to Platypus Partners Limited

June 08, 2017

Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (Thornbridge) is pleased to announce the provision of FCA umbrella services for Platypus Partners Limited. Platypus Partners Limited is now an appointed representative of Thornbridge.

IRHalo and Blue Lion Research Launch Hedge Fund Investor Appetite Indexes

May 09, 2017

New benchmarks to track estimated investor appetite for eight hedge fund strategies.

Award recognises the growing importance of artificial intelligence within the hedge funds market

April 25, 2017

Blue Lion Research receives recognition from The Hedge Fund Journal for its work in the field of AI-driven fund analysis

Thornbridge provides FCA umbrella services to Owl Private Office LLP

March 28, 2017

LONDON, 28 March 2017: Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (Thornbridge) is pleased to announce the provision of FCA umbrella services for Owl Private Office LLP (Owl). Owl is now an appointed representative of Thornbridge.

Kaleidoscope Capital & Twenty20 Investments Double Up On Their Robo-Advisory Initiative

March 28, 2017

Ahead of the FCA’s Industry Review, ETF specialist and active manager join forces to deliver the best of both worlds.

The next career step for experienced shipping managers: Copenhagen Business School Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics

March 27, 2017

Are you an experienced shipping manager looking for a mid-career change? Are you looking to plant your feet more firmly onshore and use your experience at sea for the next step in your career?

Specialist Currency Investment Manager Millennium Global Recruits Dr Ana Contreras as a Quantitative Analyst

March 24, 2017

LONDON, 24 March 2017: Millennium Global Investments has appointed Dr Ana Contreras as a Quantitative Analyst in its Investment Solutions Group. Ana will work under Dr Francois Oustry on the development of systematic investment models. Ana joins Millennium Global from SS&C; where she worked as a Quantitative Risk Analyst. She holds a PhD in Physics and has completed post-doctoral research in Econophysics and Quantitative Finance.

Prestige launches a dedicated share class for Sovereign Wealth Fund

March 20, 2017

US$75 million commitment from public fund for asset-based, direct lending strategy 

An Introduction to Corporate Governance On Fund Boards

March 17, 2017

LONDON, 17 March 2017: For alternative asset managers, the pressure to provide better governance has never been more intense. Governance has crept into operation due diligence processes – prospective investors are spending more time and energy scrutinising fund boards and directors. The Madoff fraud and the Weavering case have both been important watersheds in the ongoing development of better governance procedures for fund boards.

SEC Bitcoin ETF Decision: More Transparency Needed Before Major Regulator Will Sign Off

March 15, 2017

The SEC’s concerns relate to some of the fundamental requirements for the regulation and transparency of the Bitcoin market

Thornbridge provides FCA umbrella services to Alphaseeker Investment Management

March 14, 2017

LONDON, 14 March 2017: Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (Thornbridge) is pleased to announce the provision of FCA umbrella services for Alphaseeker Investment Management. Alphaseeker Investment Management is now a trading name of Thornbridge.

Draycliffe named "Best Global Consultant for Business Strategy" - 2017 Hedgeweek Awards

March 09, 2017

LONDON, 9 March 2017: Draycliffe was delighted to win the award category for "Best Global Consultant for Business Strategy" at the 2017 Hedgeweek awards. The award was presented at the Hedgeweek Global Awards ceremony at the Reform Club in central London on Friday, 3 March 2017.

Thornbridge provides FCA umbrella services to Finovation UK Limited

March 08, 2017

LONDON, 8 March 2017: Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (Thornbridge) is pleased to announce the provision of FCA umbrella services for Finovation UK Limited. MyFutureNow is a trading name of Finovation UK Limited which is now an appointed representative of Thornbridge.

Numerix Acquires TFG Financial Systems to Deliver Scalable, Real-Time Risk Platform of the Future

March 08, 2017

NEW YORK, 8 March 2017: Real-Time Distributed Calculation Engine with Graph Technology Aggressively Advances Numerix Oneview Trading and Risk Solutions 

SORACOM en 30 secondes

SORACOM, fournisseur de connectivité pour l’Internet des Objets, un des leaders japonais dans son domaine, annonce son développement en Europe

February 23, 2017

COPENHAGUE, Danemark, 23 février 2017: SORACOM, une des grandes réussites japonaises, va annoncer le lancement en Europe de sa plateforme et de ses services de connectivité pour l’Internet des Objets (IoT), à l’intention des clients et des partenaires mettant en œuvre des solutions IoT/M2M.

SORACOM in 30 Sekunden

Führender japanischer Anbieter von IoT-Konnektivität SORACOM kündigt Expansion nach Europa an

February 23, 2017

KOPENHAGEN, Dänemark, 23. Februar 2017: SORACOM, wachstumsstarker japanischer Anbieter von IoT-Konnektivität, geht mit seiner hoch entwickelten Plattform und innovativen Services auf den europäischen Markt, um Kunden und Partner bei der Implementierung von IoT- und M2M-Anwendungen zu unterstützen.