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Sector Arc Advisors Wins Coquest's 2017 CTA Challenge
In a year-long contest, Sector Arc Advisors, a Chicago-based commodity trading advisor, won first in Coquest's CTA Challenge, beating out 35 other CTAs. - January 21, 2018 - Coquest Inc.
PONTE HEALTH Unveils VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY and Seeks Equity Partner in Development
PONTE HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC have unveiled their first High Rise Development Project: VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY, a striking self-sustaining, patient-focused, advanced technology-driven facility; a three-tower complex, overlaid with a smart photo/wind cells skin, working in synchronicity to deliver from Critical to Preventive Care throughout over 4 million square feet and 70 stories of interactive environments. - January 19, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
MarketCurrents Initiates an Enquiry Into Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Family Offices
In a series of articles, starting this month, MarketCurrents Wealth Management will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it will affect Family Offices. The evolution and application of AI in several industries has been rapid, especially in the last year, along with a general awareness of... - January 19, 2018 - MarketCurrents
Fulcrum Part Exits Specsmakers with Stellar Returns
Specsmakers, one of South India’s largest optical chains, has successfully raised $10Mn. led by Fidelity Growth Partners. The fund raise puts the investment at a 69.4% IRR for Fulcrum at a 2.8x multiple. Fulcrum Fund II led a $4.3mn round into Specsmakers over 3 tranches between 2014-2016. - January 17, 2018 - Fulcrum Venture India LLP
Education Lender Expands Loan Consolidation Opportunities
Helping Borrowers Take Control of Their Financial Future - January 17, 2018 - iHELP Student Loan/RSLFC
MarketCurrents Releases 2nd Annual Risk and Insurance Outlook for Family Offices
The list of risks family offices face is long and continues to grow with every new generation. MarketCurrents Wealth Management released its 2nd annual Risk and Insurance edition, which centered on risks that family offices face (even the not –so- obvious) and the insurance solutions that... - January 17, 2018 - MarketCurrents
BDA Advises Ant Capital Partners on Sale of Apple World to ZIGExN
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Ant Capital Partners, has agreed to the sale of its portfolio company, Apple World Holdings, to ZIGExN. The transaction is expected to close on February 9th, 2018. Apple World operates one of Japan’s largest online hotel booking services. - January 16, 2018 - BDA Partners Ltd
Healthcare on Blockchain; Innovative Platform by Solve.Care Redefines Care Coordination and Benefit Administration; Public Pre-Sale Starts on Jan. 15
Solve.Care Foundation has announced the start of the pre-sale of its platform tokens. CAN is the native token of the Solve.Care platform and will be available via the Public pre-sale beginning on January 15, 2018. - January 15, 2018 - Solve.Care
Delract Inc. Establishes Subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates
Delract, Inc. announced today that it has established a new subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates to scale up its operations in the Middle East. The company has established itself as one of the leading commodity traders in the Middle East. The company's offices in Southeast Asia - in Malaysia and... - January 15, 2018 - Delract, Inc.
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. - January 12, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
David J. Caracausa with "The Premier Properties Group" @ Coldwell Banker Preferred Named 2018 Del Val Chapter Chairperson for the Counselors of Real Estate
This year, David J. Caracausa with "The Premier Properties Group" @ Coldwell Banker Preferred was selected as Chairperson of the Del Val Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate. Caracausa says, "It is an absolute honor and my pleasure to be selected to serve as Chairperson of the Del Val Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate for 2018." - January 11, 2018 - Premier Properties Group @ Coldwell Banker Preferred
Stratus Interoperable Chosen as Newest Preferred Provider by the California Association of Health Facilities
Stratus Interoperable and the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) have established a preferred provider arrangement to deliver StratusLink, an innovative service-based data management and business intelligence platform. - January 10, 2018 - Stratus Interoperable
Kyrylo Shevchenko: "Green-Banking is a Financial Means of Saving Human Lives"
Ukraine requires resolute actions in the area of environmental enhancement and Ukrgasbank is prepared for their realization. According to the company's press service, such was the statement made by Kyrylo Shevchenko, the CEO at UKRGASBANK, during the international banking forum CIS Bankers... - January 10, 2018 - UKRGASBANK
Morrison Elected to GASSA Board of Directors
Michael Morrison, Associate Broker with Midcoast Properties, Inc., has been elected to the Georgia Self Storage Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of the Self Storage Association of South Carolina. Midcoast Properties, Inc. is a leading broker of commercial real estate in the... - January 10, 2018 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
Jefferies Goes Live with Percentile for Risk Reporting and Analysis
Jefferies, the global investment bank, has gone live with London based Percentile’s RiskMine Cube software for firm wide Market Risk and Credit Risk aggregation and reporting. - January 10, 2018 - Percentile
3 Secrets from the Tax Lien Lady That Will Explode Your Profits from Tax Liens
This webinar on Wednesday night has no cost for registration but there is a limitation on how many can attend, so register now at http://taxlieninvestingsecrets.com/atlis-2018 to reserve your spot. - January 10, 2018 - TaxLienLady.com
Pangea Mortgage Capital Closes $5.0 Million Loan
Pangea Mortgage Capital (“PMC”), a nationwide commercial lender headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, closed a $5.0 million loan for the refinance of a shopping center located in the greater Chicago metro. On December 29, 2017, PMC worked with an experienced owner and operator to... - January 09, 2018 - Pangea Properties
OnBoard Security Receives Funding and Completes Planned Separation from Security Innovation
OnBoard Security, a leader in IoT security, announced a major commitment from a private investor as part of their first round financing. It represents a significant portion of the company’s overall funding target, the balance of which is expected to close at the end of January. The investment will be used to increase engineering staff, add features to the Aerolink V2V security software, and develop new trusted computing products to complement its industry-leading TrustSentinel TSS 2.0 product. - January 08, 2018 - OnBoard Security
Miami Riverfront Office Building Sold to Univista Insurance for $10.2 Million
An office building designed by world renowned Oppenheim Architect & Design was sold to Univista Insurance by Paul Silverstein, Sr. Director, and Issabella Silverstein, Director, Commercial Division at RE/MAX Advance Realty & Principals of the Florida Commercial Team, LLC. The Silversteins, who represented both the Seller and Buyer in the transaction, received multiple offers for the property, which is located directly on the Miami River. - January 03, 2018 - Florida Commercial Team
Fintech’s Newest Player on the Block, CryptoWallet IRA Allows 401K/IRA Investors to Buy and Sell Bitcoin Just Like Stocks
Thanks to CryptoWallet IRA, Investing in Digital Currencies is Now Simpler and Safer Than Ever. - January 03, 2018 - CryptoWallet IRA
Stored Air Power, Inc. Files New Patent to Create a Breakthrough in Energy Storage
A new patent has been filed by Stored Air Power, Inc. (SAP) for an all-in-one adiabatic air energy storage system (AESS) which combines a dual compressor/expander coupled to a motor/generator to an insulated gunite storage tank. This innovative storage system sets a new paradigm that improves the... - January 03, 2018 - Stored Air Power, Inc.
Days Inn Harrisburg North Reinvented
The Days Inn Harrisburg North located at 3919 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 was sold to a private investor out of New Jersey. Immediately after the acquisition of the property, the buyer spent around $1M to reinvent the 115-room, limited service hotel. Property highlights included new... - January 03, 2018 - Days Inn Harrisburg North
Golden Opportunity to Invest in Pre-Deed Tax Lien Properties
On Wednesday, January 3, at 8:30pm Eastern time, Joanne Musa of www.TaxLienLady.com will be hosting a discussion with Charles Sells of PIP Group about the incredible opportunity to invest in pre-deed tax lien properties. What Are Pre-deed Properties? Pre-Deed tax lien properties are just what... - January 03, 2018 - TaxLienLady.com
ONEm is Launching the First Cryptocurrency Accessible Outside the Domain of the Internet
Launching mCoin CryptoCurrency beyond the domain of the internet. - January 02, 2018 - ONEm Communications Ltd.
Charles Leiser Celebrates Ten Years with Thrivent Financial
Charles Leiser, ChFC®, FIC with Thrivent Financial in Roanoke, Va., is celebrating ten years with the financial services organization. Before joining Thrivent Financial, Leiser worked at John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. as a financial representative and insurance specialist. Leiser... - December 29, 2017 - Blue Ridge Group - Thrivent
Brilliant Erdenes Gold Mining Group and Finamatrix Enter Crypto Market Raising $200 Million Blockchain A.I. Fund
The Brilliant group of companies and Finamatrix have collaborated to create a regulated Blockchain A.I. Fund, called FIX Fund, classified as a diversified, stable-growth, and value investment fund, which mirrors the FIX Index, a portfolio of high-quality Blockchain, high-tech projects, and other... - December 28, 2017 - Finamatrix
Internationally Renowned Tech Innovators and Investors Are Flocking to Cork for Beyond the Internet of Things Ground-Breaking Event Sponsored by SteriTrack Ltd
A new year and a new event looking beyond the new – Nimbus Research Centre, in collaboration with SteriTrack, are proud to host a ground-breaking event for 2018 “Beyond the Internet of Things – How to harness the next wave of digital technology and investment” at... - December 26, 2017 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Seamans Capital Management Hires Operations Professional
Seamans Capital Management is expanding it's Boston-based operations team with the hiring of Suzanne Matulis. - December 21, 2017 - Seamans Capital Management
DMarket Completes Token Sale and Smart Contract Audits
DMarket raises over $19 million in ICO and its smart contract is found to be adequately protected against all known cyber threats. - December 21, 2017 - DMarket
Peregrine Now Acquiring Royalties in Kern County, CA
Peregrine 1031 Energy Partners, a company assisting 1031 investors in diversifying their exchange, has agreed to acquire producing and non-producing oil and gas royalties in Kern County, California from an undisclosed seller. One of Peregrine’s Directors, Josh Prier, applauds the acquisition... - December 20, 2017 - Peregrine 1031 Energy Partners
BDA Advises J-STAR on Sale of Taiheiyo Seiki to TKY
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that an investment fund managed by its client J-STAR Co Ltd. has divested all its shares of Taiheiyo Seiki Holding KK to TKY KK. Taiheiyo Seiki is a leading manufacturer of undercarriage parts and precision hydraulic components for construction and mining... - December 19, 2017 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA Advises Hyster-Yale on Agreement to Acquire 75% of Zhejiang Maximal Forklift Truck, China
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (“Hyster-Yale”, NYSE: HY), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Zhejiang Maximal Forklift Truck Co Ltd (“Maximal”) for US$90 million. The transaction is... - December 19, 2017 - BDA Partners Ltd
Cannon Trading Offering Direct Access to Bitcoin Futures
Cannon Trading is pleased to announce that it will now support the trading of Bitcoin Futures on both the CBOE and CME Exchange. The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) launched its Bitcoin Futures contract on December 10th, 2017. Each Bitcoin contract represents one Bitcoin and Cannon Trading is... - December 19, 2017 - Cannon Trading Company
Seamans Capital Management Hires Portfolio Manager Expanding the Firm’s Investment Team
Seamans Capital Management (SCM) is pleased to announce that Robert N. Cunjak has joined our investment team this month. Mr. Cunjak was previously at Sankaty Advisors (now Bain Capital Credit), where he was a Portfolio Manager, Managing Director, and Head of the Energy Team. Mr. Cunjak also... - December 17, 2017 - Seamans Capital Management
Profitable Restaurant/Bar and Real Estate in Cadott, WI Listed by On Pace
On Pace Franchise & Business Advisors announces that they have listed a profitable restaurant/bar and real estate in Cadott, WI - December 16, 2017 - On Pace Franchising
New Tech Startup Takes the Pain Out of Buying Residential Solar Systems
Millions of people want solar panels for their home but don’t know where to start or what they need. People just know they don’t want to pay for electricity and they just want solar panels. How do you know what you need and how can you be sure your contact information won’t be sold to the highest bidder? - December 15, 2017 - OneClickSolar
Revolutionary Meadery/Winery Allows Anyone to Invest
Described as a perfect storm of location, market trending, and experience, Shezmu Cellars is looking to define a new category of alcohol, mead. It launched its Fundable campaign today. - December 15, 2017 - Shezmu Cellars
Real Estate Photography Has Been Revolutionized and Realtors Are Saving Thousands
Febre Frameworks, a Real Estate Photography company funds Febre University in order to teach realtors to photograph real estate properties and help realtors cut their marketing costs by almost half. - December 14, 2017 - Febre University LLC
Future Culture and Community of the Living Earth
Avenya, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has spent two years researching the effects of reawakening the human connection to the spiritual dimension of the Earth and they recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short documentary film about this connection. - December 12, 2017 - Avenya
Solomon and Kendrick Appoints James Lee to Head Up Growing Asian Division
Solomon and Kendrick are pleased to announce their first hub office in Hong Kong. With Mr. James Lee (Director of business development) overseeing the offices in Hong Kong with a growing Chinese economy being impossible to ignore. - December 12, 2017 - Solomon and Kendrick
GoLookUp - Unclaimed Money Search Service
GoLookUp, a three year old website offering People Search records has recently announced it will allow its users to perform Unlimited Unclaimed Money and Missing Money searches within with the same log in they use to perform Background Checks. - December 11, 2017 - Lucky2Media, LLC
Bookimed Lands $ 500,000 Round from AVentures Capital to Digitalize the Medical Treatment Option for Patients Globally
AVentures Capital, a leading early stage venture fund backing teams with R&D in Ukraine and CEE, has announced a USD 500K lead investment into Bookimed. Bookimed connects patients and clinics globally with the goal of providing tailored medical solution. Ever since the service was founded in... - December 09, 2017 - AVentures Capital
Avionté Staffing Software Fuels Expansion Strategy with the Acquisition of TKO Systems & Support
Avionté Staffing Software announced that it has acquired TKO Systems & Support. The acquisition, which closed on the 1st of December, will enable TKO customers to take advantage of the technology innovations and platform efficiencies of the Avionté Solutions Suite. - December 08, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
BDA Advises FIS on Sale of Kingstar to Zhongping Capital
BDA is pleased to announce that it was the exclusive financial advisor to FIS, a leading global financial software company, in the company’s transaction to sell its Chinese financial software subsidiary, SunGard Kingstar Data System (China), to Zhongping Capital. Zhongping is a leading... - December 07, 2017 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA Advises Zoetis on the Sale of Its Plant Health Business in Japan to Nippon Soda
BDA Partners (“BDA”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Zoetis Inc, a leading animal health company, in connection with its agreement to divest its Plant Health business in Japan to Nippon Soda Co, Ltd. BDA Deal Team Jeff Acton, Managing Director, Tokyo Toshiaki Yokohara,... - December 07, 2017 - BDA Partners Ltd
Understanding Stock Classifications and the “Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2017″ Explained on the “Reg.A Money Show”
Unlike traditional crowdfunding, equity crowdfunding means you as an investor receive actual shares of stock in the offering. However, not all shares are created equally. This podcast addresses the differences of each class of stock – such as preferred, common, restricted, Class A, etc. – and what class stock should a Reg.A+ early investor insist upon receiving. - December 06, 2017 - Reg.A Funding Group
Yecup, Most Advanced Temperature Adjustable Mug Starts Regulation Crowdfunding Offering
The first and most advanced wireless, app-controlled, temperature adjustable and all-day maintained mug is causing quite a stir. - December 06, 2017 - YE US Inc.
Futura Domains Launches New Domain Name Auction Website
Futura Domains (https://www.futuradomains.com) today introduced a new online auction platform for the buying and selling of domain names. Futura Domains features low listing fees, an easy-to-use bidding and buying process, and assists with the transaction and domain name transfer process. Futura... - December 05, 2017 - Futura Domains
Crypto21 Doubled Its Assets Under Management in Just One Month with the Price of Bitcoin
Things are looking bright for Crypto21. With the bitcoin value ever rising, Crypto21 – an innovative investment management firm - is recording huge gains owing to the investment approach they have developed to ensure their clients receive high returns on their crypto investments. The success... - December 04, 2017 - Crypto21
Political Instability, Mistrust of International Banks and Tougher Tax Regulations Amongst Reasons That Are Driving Family Office Growth in Emerging Markets
In its second annual emerging markets report, MarketCurrents spoke to family office principals, including those with boots on the ground, who work with wealthy families in emerging markets around the world. This edition focuses in particular on India, China, the Middle East and Russia. It provides... - December 04, 2017 - MarketCurrents