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BetterWorld Telecom Founder Invited to Present Case Study at Corporate Philanthropy Event
James F. Kenefick, who founded BetterWorld Telecom—the first nationwide full service telecommunications carrier focused on serving businesses that support social justice and sustainability—is pleased to be presenting a case study about the company’s fully integrated approach... - May 06, 2007 - Working Excellence Capital Partners
Fernandez Capital Appoints Giancarlo Fernandez to Principal
Fernandez Capital LLC has announced that Giancarlo Fernandez will be promoted to Principal, effective immediately. Mr. Fernandez has several years of financial and operational experience, including experience in leading firms in New York City such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group, Bloomberg... - May 04, 2007 - Fernandez Capital LLC
£1/2 million initiative by NESTA to Tackle Mental Health in the UK
NESTA to seek out innovative solutions in partnership with Mental Health Foundation - April 13, 2007 - The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)
Symons Capital Management Introduces Small Cap Investment Strategy
Symons Capital Management has introduced its third equity investment strategy, Symons Small Cap. The strategy is an intellectual sibling of Symons Alpha Growth and Symons Alpha Value – in each case Symons Capital seeks to invest in companies with long-term sustainable businesses that can be... - April 10, 2007 - Symons Capital Management, Inc.
NESTA Calls for Great Ideas to Build Enterprising Attitudes in Young People
Nurturing the UK's next generation of risk-takers: NESTA calls for great ideas to build enterprising attitudes in young people. - April 06, 2007 - The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)
Share the Wealth: Summit Investment Management Takes the Hassle Out of Charitable Giving
New Program automates giving form investment gains, provides all necessary documentation. - March 23, 2007 - Summit Investment Management, Ltd
Emerging Asia Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Remarkable Innovation
Emerging Asia, the leading provider of due diligence services for Asian emerging markets, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Remarkable Innovation, a Singapore-based consultancy that provides technical due diligence (TDD) services to venture capitalists, business... - March 18, 2007 - Emerging Asia
TeleRadio Awarded $2 Million UVSS Contract in the Middle East
UVSS manufacturer, TeleRadio announced that it has outbid several competitors to win a major contract from the Ministry of Defence of a Middle Eastern country. The contract is to supply $2 million worth of UV® Colour Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems to protect military installations and... - March 06, 2007 - TeleRadio Engineering Pte Ltd
Symons Capital Management Introduces Two Institutional Mutual Funds
Symons Capital Management Introduces Two Institutional Mutual Funds: Symons Alpha Value Institutional Fund (Savix), Symons Alpha Growth Institutional Fund (Sagix) - January 24, 2007 - Symons Capital Management, Inc.
Fernandez Capital Launches New Catalyst Society Clothing Line
Fernandez Capital LLC announced the launch of Catalyst Society, a cutting-edge and stylish new clothing line. The Catalyst Society clothing line will provide premier t-shirts to individuals during its introduction through its website at CatalystSociety.com. The website provides 24/7 support and... - January 16, 2007 - Fernandez Capital LLC
Venture Farm Execution Institute Announces a Unique Interactive Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Venture Farm is an innovation in early stage investing and is specifically not an angel investor, not a VC and not an Incubator. - December 30, 2006 - Venture Farm
Husain of Emerging Asia Appointed as Fellow at the Salzburg Seminar
Adil Husain was appointed as a Fellow to the Salzburg Seminar for its session on China: The New Global Economic Engine?, which was convened at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, from December 5 to 10, 2006, gathering some 53 participants from 24 countries, representing intergovernmental... - December 12, 2006 - Emerging Asia
Fernandez Capital Announces Worldwide Launch of RegisterGenius.com
Fernandez Capital LLC announced the worldwide introduction and launch of its latest service RegisterGenius.com, a web hosting provider and domain name registrar. Through this service, RegisterGenius.com would be able to provide inexpensive and reliable website setup and hosting solutions to... - December 02, 2006 - Fernandez Capital LLC
Fernandez Capital Appoints Anthony Vellon to Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Fernandez Capital LLC announced that Anthony Vellon will join the firm as its Executive Vice President of Human Resources, effective immediately. Mr. Vellon has several years of human resources and operational experience, including over 10 years as the Chief Operating Officer of a New York City... - December 01, 2006 - Fernandez Capital LLC
Steve Cohen Joins Last Atlantis Capital Management as New Senior Research Specialist
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announced the appointment of systems developer Steve Cohen to the firm’s new program development team. Mr. Cohen participates in the development and testing of new proprietary trading systems, and contributes to new strategy analysis... - November 29, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Summit Investment Management has 3 Financial Industry Veterans Join as Partners
Summit Investment Management significantly expands its team with the addition of Jim Beck, Tim Stracka and Joe Hickey. Summit is an Investment Manager which has a proprietary quantitative model for selecting stocks with superior appreciation potential. - November 03, 2006 - Summit Investment Management, Ltd
What Angels Investors Never Wand to Hear
Icon Angels outlines the top five mistakes entrepreneurs often make in front of angel investors. - October 18, 2006 - Icon Angels
Emerging Asia to Open Suzhou-Shanghai Office in 2007
Emerging Asia, the leading consulting firm to provide due diligence services for Asian emerging markets announced today that it intends to open an office in Suzhou, China in 2007. - October 15, 2006 - Emerging Asia
Last Atlantis Adds Margaret Bogenrief to Marketing Team
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announced the appointment of Margaret Bogenrief to the firm’s marketing team. Ms. Bogenrief will develop new business for Last Atlantis Partners, the firm’s master-feeder fund which consists of sixteen segregated share classes,... - October 12, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Raising Capital through International Angel Investors and Angels Investment Networks
Icon Angels research publishes its experiences on the process of raising funds through international angel investors and angel investment networks. - October 06, 2006 - Icon Angels
A Unique International Angel / Venture Capital Investment Community Launches in Europe and the United States
The company aims to fund innovative start up companies by partnering them with a global network of angel investors and Venture Capital firms while reducing due diligence costs and investment risks. - September 26, 2006 - Icon Angels
UVSS Manufacturer TeleRadio Receives US$200,000 Contract to Secure US Marine Operation in Asian Ports
TeleRadio Engineering (TeleRadio), a leading UVSS manufacturer has been contracted to supply the UV Colour Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems to support the US Marine Operation in major South East Asia ports. The systems are specially designed to detect foreign objects such as explosives,... - August 16, 2006 - TeleRadio Engineering Pte Ltd
Last Atlantis Launches Global Macro Program within Last Atlantis Master Fund
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the launch of The LACM Global Macro program within the Last Atlantis Master Fund. The program is a long/short, directional strategy structured to identify opportunities across US equity asset classes drawn from 36 sectors and 9... - August 13, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Ai Financial Forum - Small Group Series - Retirement Start Now
In a comfortable, small group setting, Ai Financial will discuss why it’s important to begin investing now for retirement and how you can assess your retirement income needs. In addition, they’ll touch upon retirement investment options and steps you can take to help you realize your... - July 18, 2006 - Williams Wealth Management
Brookstone Capital’s Portfolio Manager & Vice President, Investment Operations, Selected to Make Presentation at Managed Funds Association’s Forum 2006
Brookstone Capital, Inc. is proud to announce that Edward Allen, its Portfolio Manager and Vice President, Investment Operations, was selected to speak at the Managed Funds Association Forum 2006 Star Search Program on June 21, 2006 at The Fairmont Chicago. - July 12, 2006 - Brookstone Capital
Last Atlantis Adds Wendy Parker as Director of Marketing and Client Relations
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announced the addition of Wendy Parker to the firm’s client relations and marketing team. Ms. Parker will develop and direct Last Atlantis’ client relationship initiatives. Prior to joining Last Atlantis, Ms. Parker served as... - July 12, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Brookstone Capital Announced Today the Hiring of Vincent M. Visoiu, CPM, MBA, as its Senior FX Trader and Portfolio Manager
Brookstone Capital, Inc. has hired Vincent M. Visoiu as its Senior FX Trader and Portfolio Manager to head up its new currency trading unit, BrookstoneFX, LLC (“BFX”). - July 11, 2006 - Brookstone Capital
Innovation Fund Decides to Offer Its Issued and Pending Patents Exclusively to Microsoft Corporation
Innovation Fund LLC (www.innfund.com), which already has patents issued in the field of Location Based Advertising, has been developing proposals to go to the leaders in the field, which include Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Time Warner (NYSE:TWX), as well as the telecom... - June 29, 2006 - Innovation Fund LLC
A GM Or Ford Loyalty Program Related to Stock Options?
Innovation Fund LLC Chairman, Donald Spector, has a patent on it! - June 29, 2006 - Innovation Fund LLC
Emerging Asia Inc. Begins Operations
Emerging Asia Inc., is a recently organized company focused on providing due diligence services for Asian emerging markets. Emerging Asia is focused on enabling investors and businesses succeed in the emerging markets of Asia. The company offers Business Due Diligence services, Market Strategy... - June 15, 2006 - Emerging Asia
Last Atlantis Capital Management Appoints Former Head of Midwest Discount Brokers as CFO and CCO
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announced the appointment of Gary DeWeese, former president of Midwest Discount Brokers, as the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. In addition to his role overseeing the firm’s regulatory operations,... - June 08, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Amdel Associates Inc. to Purchase Altium Group
Amdel Associates Inc. announced today that it is entering into a letter of intent to purchase Altium Group, LLC. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. - May 12, 2006 - Amdel Associates Inc.
Last Atlantis Capital Management Appoints New Marketing Executive
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announced the expansion of their marketing staff with the appointment of sales executive James Duggan. In addition to developing new distribution strategies and industry relationships, Mr. Duggan will head the firm’s advisory committee overseeing client service operations. - May 03, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Fernandez Capital to Acquire Stake in MAF Omnimedia
Fernandez Capital LLC announced today a definitive agreement to acquire a minority stake in MAF Omnimedia LLC, a privately held company that is a leading global distributor of current news and event information in New York City. - May 03, 2006 - Fernandez Capital LLC
Azure Group Raising $5 Million in 13% Senior Debentures
Encino-based Boutique Investment Bank, Azure Group, Inc. (www.azuregroup.net), is raising $5 Million for its 100% daughter-company, Mortgage Capital Corporation of America "MCCA" (www.mccawholesale.com) to expand into several US States. - May 02, 2006 - Azure Group
Symons Capital Management Introduces Separate Account Hedge Strategy
Symons Capital Management has introduced its third investment strategy, Symons Absolute Alpha. The Strategy seeks to achieve steady returns, regardless of market direction, by using long and short equity investments, the purchase of put and call options, and the sale of covered call options. The Absolute Alpha strategy is designed for high-net worth and institutional clients, with a $1 million minimum account size. - April 26, 2006 - Symons Capital Management, Inc.
Encino-based Mortgage Capital Corporation of America "MCCA" Offering Hot Mortgage Leads to Mortgage Brokers for Free
Encino-based Mortgage Capital Corporation of America (www.mccawholesale.com) is offering free Mortgage Leads to its broker-base. MCCA is a 100% daughter company of Azure Group, Inc. (www.azuregroup.net) - April 25, 2006 - Azure Group
Mortgage Capital Corporation of America "MCCA" Betting on High Technology to Retain Customer Loyalty
Mortgage Capital Corp. of America "MCCA" (www.mccawholesale.com), which is owned 100% by Encino-based Investment Bank Azure Group, Inc. (www.azuregroup.net) is offering their top producing mortgage brokers a free real time lead program. This program has been made possible through a Joint... - April 20, 2006 - Azure Group
Last Atlantis Capital Management Opens Short-Term Discretionary Futures
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) introduces The LACM Short-Term Discretionary Futures Program within The Last Atlantis Master Fund. Traded by one of the firm’s partners, the program is up over 127% since its launch of live trading in October 2004. Short-Term... - April 14, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Major Asian Airbase Awards US$250,000 Contract to UVSS Manufacturer TeleRadio Engineering
TeleRadio UVSS to be deployed at airbase for critical infrastructure protection. - April 06, 2006 - TeleRadio Engineering Pte Ltd
Thai Government Awards Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS) Contract to TeleRadio Engineering
The Thai government has awarded TeleRadio Engineering (TeleRadio) a leading UVSS manufacturer, a contract to supply their Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems to protect its critical installation where key Thai government personnel operate. - April 04, 2006 - TeleRadio Engineering Pte Ltd
Watch Out, Azure Group is Ready to Rumble
Azure Group, Inc., the Encino-based investment bank is making the right strategic moves towards getting a big bite off the Hispanic Marketplace in greater Los Angeles. - April 03, 2006 - Azure Group
Azure Group, Inc. Opens Real Estate Commercial Lending Desk
Azure Group, Inc. opens Real Estate Commercial Lending Desk with a focus on the California, Arizona and Nevada Marketplace - April 02, 2006 - Azure Group
Azure Group Looking to Grab Piece of Hispanic Market
Azure Group (http://www.azuregroup.net) an Encino-based investment bank is looking to invest and gain market share in the US Hispanic Market. - April 02, 2006 - Azure Group
Last Atlantis Capital Management Launches Proprietary Options Program
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the launch of The LACM Proprietary Options Program within The Last Atlantis Master Fund. Within Proprietary Options, program traders implement internally developed arbitrage strategies that correlate with specific market conditions to produce consistent, low-risk returns. - March 31, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Last Atlantis Capital Management appoints Joe Burke as Managing Director of Trading
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the promotion of Joe Burke as the firm’s Managing Director of Trading. Mr. Burke assumes responsibility for the firm’s trading operations. In addition to managing Last Atlantis’ trading staff, Mr. Burke liaises... - March 18, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Last Atlantis Capital Management appoints New Senior Research Trader
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the appointment of Ryugan Mizuta as a Senior Research Trader - February 17, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Last Atlantis Capital Management Launches Diversified Long/Short Statistical Arbitrage Program
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the launch of The LACM Long/Short Statistical Arbitrage Program within The Last Atlantis Master Fund. - February 10, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Last Atlantis Capital Management Promotes Aaron Hein to Managing Director of Research
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the promotion of Aaron Hein as the firm’s Managing Director of Research. - February 04, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management
Last Atlantis Capital Management Launches Discretionary Options Program Developed by Former Top Trader at Schonfeld Securities
Last Atlantis Capital Management, LLC (St. Thomas, USVI) announces the launch of The LACM Discretionary Options program within The Last Atlantis Master Fund. - January 27, 2006 - Last Atlantis Capital Management