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2020 Begins with a Bang for Clear Capital Partners as Two Additional Childcare Centers Are Added to Its Ever-Growing Portfolio
Clear Capital Partners, a merger and acquisition firm, is pleased to announce its acquisition of its two child care centers: “Creative Learning Center” in Destin, Florida and “Midlothian Children’s Academy” in Midlothian, Virginia. Creative Learning Center has been... - January 25, 2020 - Clear Capital, LLC
Copper Canyon LLC Investment Advisory Celebrates the Launch of Two New Portfolio Models
Copper Canyon LLC Investment Advisory celebrates the creation and launch of the Dynamic Active Equity and Dynamic Income Portfolio Models. - January 17, 2020 - Copper Canyon LLC
FTMarkets Trading Platform Has Officially Launched in Vietnam
Now Vietnamese people can use FTMarkets to download applications and conduct foreign exchange transactions. - January 10, 2020 - FTMarkets
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC Recently Announced Plans to Move Its Corporate Office to Schaumburg, IL
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC recently announced plans to move its corporate office to Schaumburg, IL in January of 2020. The new office will be north of its current location in Itasca, IL. For Barra & Associates, an Insurance and Financial Services firm... - December 27, 2019 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Domani Wealth Acquires Local Advisory Firm
As of Friday, Dec. 6, Domani Wealth has completed the acquisition of EHD Advisory Services. EHD Advisory Services was founded in 2003 and was previously affiliated with EHD Insurance, a Lancaster-based company. A Registered Investment Advisor, the firm provided wealth management and financial... - December 13, 2019 - Domani Wealth
Accelerate Files Preliminary Prospectus for New Funds Including Canada’s First Merger Arbitrage ETF
Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. (“Accelerate”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for its Accelerate Arbitrage Fund (the “Arbitrage Fund”) and Accelerate Market Neutral Yield Fund (“Market... - December 11, 2019 - Accelerate
Oliver-Smith Presents Revolutionary Community Design Methodologies
Oliver-Smith's Town Design Strategies Ignite New Opportunities for Town Builders. - December 05, 2019 - Oliver-Smith
Fred H. Mannix Joins Accelerate
Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc., (“Accelerate” or the “Company”) reports that Fred H. Mannix, CIM, has joined the Company as Vice President, Investment Management. - November 28, 2019 - Accelerate
Berkshire Hills Capital is Opening Latin American Office in Bogota, Colombia
The new office aims to boost Berkshire Hills Capital Group’s operations as it expands its services in the region. Berkshire Hills Capital (BHC) has a new office in Bogota. The Managing Director Simon Sandoval and his partner and CEO of Berkshire Finance, Jose Luis Huayhua launched the office... - November 28, 2019 - Berkshire Hills Capital Group
Venture Capital-Backed Tech Startups, Like Compound, Bring Skilled Jobs (and Lunch Crowds) to Low Income Neighborhoods
Startups and small businesses based in designated opportunity zones offer tax-advantageous alternative to OZ real estate funds, yet are overlooked. - November 17, 2019 - Compound
Zipps Liquor Continues to Expand Throughout Texas
Zipps Liquor - Locally Owned Liquor Store Chain Expands After 25 years in the Industry - October 29, 2019 - Zipps Liquor
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC, a Comprehensive Financial Service and Large Transaction Firm, Closes Another Deferred Sales Trust™ Due to a Potential Broken 1031 Exchange
David R. Zoellner Sr. and his associates work closely with real estate sellers and business sellers to defer the taxes on large transactions. Often times, a Commercial Broker will close on the sale of commercial property for their client and will be seeking to complete a 1031 Exchange into another... - October 25, 2019 - Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC
Tom Murphy Joins Bench International as VP of Business Development and Executive Recruitment
In a move that benefits life science companies throughout the San Diego area, Bench International has hired Tom Murphy as its new Vice President of Business Development and Executive Recruitment. Murphy, who led the business development program at CONNECT, a top innovation company accelerator in... - October 24, 2019 - Bench International
Hedge Fund Lab Launches Its Startup Fund Accelerator
A dedicated accelerator program to support early-stage portfolio managers. - October 23, 2019 - Hedge Fund Lab
Nazmiyal Antique Rug Auction to be Held November 7
Nazmiyal Auctions is holding their third antique and vintage rug auction on November 7, 2019. - October 21, 2019 - Nazmiyal Collection
DMH Investments LLC Launches a New Series of Educational Real Estate Investment Seminars in Philadelphia, PA
Daniel M. Harvey C.EO of DMH Investments LLC is scheduled to host a series of Real Estate Investment Educational seminars. The first will be a two day educational informative boot camp on October 26 & October 27, 2019 on the topic of "Small Multi-Family Conversions" in Philadelphia,... - October 19, 2019 - DMH Investments LLC
Paul Edward Clay Joins Copper Canyon LLC Registered Investment Advisor
Copper Canyon LLC Registered Investment Advisor welcomes Paul Clay as the firm’s newest Investment Advisor. Mr. Clay specializes in alternative investments and has expert level knowledge in negotiations and sales. Mr. Clay will direct Copper Canyon’s client relations to ensure the firms... - October 08, 2019 - Copper Canyon LLC
RupeeLife Releases Online Marketplace for the 10 Million Struggling Indian SMEs to Get Invested for No Commission
After procuring funds more than INR 500 crores for various businesses including SMEs and Startups, RupeeLife becomes a Fintech through release of its online marketplace for New Investments and Business Exits. RupeeLife 360 Inc. has announced the biggest milestone in the company history with the release of its online platform for businesses to get invested, exit, or do a JV with investors, advisors or other businesses. - September 30, 2019 - RupeeLife
The Lyttle Company LLC Registered as Investment Adviser
On Sept. 19, 2019, the PA Department of Banking and Securities advised The Lyttle Company, LLC it has been registered, as an Investment Adviser, under the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 (“1972 Act”). The Lyttle Company provides investment management and supervisory services for... - September 21, 2019 - The Lyttle Company LLC
UK-Based Platform for Issuing Digital Securities, Smartlands, Plans to Raise Capital for Global Scaling
Smartlands – a blockchain-based global investment platform that uses brand new financial instruments – digital shares (security tokens) announces plans to raise capital through the sale of an equity stake in own Holding company. The UK-based fintech company intends to use the capital to... - September 15, 2019 - Smartlands
Copper Canyon LLC Registered Investment Advisor Receives 2019 Best of Orlando Award
Orlando Award Program Honors the Achievement. - September 14, 2019 - Copper Canyon LLC
Advisors Capital Management Welcomes Kevin E. Strauss as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Former Abner Herrman & Brock Asset Management Vice Chairman Kevin E. Strauss joins Advisors Capital Management bringing municipal bond expertise. - September 13, 2019 - Advisors Capital Management
Bench International to Grow Life Science Companies in San Diego
The city of San Diego has all the components to become a global R&D hub, and Bench International is announcing its footprint and commitment to make a direct impact by building the hub’s position on the global life science stage. Effective Sept. 1, Bench International has become embedded... - September 05, 2019 - Bench International
Transporter.city Raises Funding from Touchstone, Lead Angels and Others
Gurugram-based startup, Transporter.city has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from Axilor and Touchstone Equities, Lead Angels, and other Angels. In his comments, Sushanto Mitra, CEO, Lead Angels said, “Logistics remains a big problem to be solved in India and while technology... - August 05, 2019 - Lead Angels
Witlingo Launches Voice First Communities
Voice First Startup Witlingo launches Voice First Communities, an extension of its Buildlingo offer that enables anyone to post audio content into deployed Amazon Alexa skills and Google Assistant actions. - July 24, 2019 - Witlingo
Capital Way Releases a Review on Libra Currency
Recently, Facebook released a detailed report about its coin, named "Libra." How Will It Work? Who will be the eligible users? Capital Way has published a new review about the currency. - July 24, 2019 - Capital Way
Exciting New Launch of Nazmiyal Auctions Site
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs announces the launch of new rug auction site, nazmiyalauctions.com - July 15, 2019 - Nazmiyal Collection
Benidict Hoffman: China’s Economy Could Benefit from Rate Cut
Benidict Hoffman analysts say rate cut may prompt Chinese consumers to spend more of their substantial savings. - July 15, 2019 - Benidict Hoffman
AI in Healthcare Symposium Hosted by BrainX Community and Lead Angels - A Huge Success
A conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, an initiative by BrainX Community in association with Lead Angels and FITT Delhi, was hosted on the 6th of July, at IIT Delhi. The aim of the summit was to recognize the huge potential AI carries in the field of Healthcare. - July 12, 2019 - Lead Angels
San Francisco Startup SMBX Launches This Summer with a New Way for Small Businesses to Raise Capital
In late July 2019, local profitable businesses can issue bonds on a new platform, the SMBX (www.thesmbx.com), to raise money. People can buy these businesses’ bonds, support the businesses they love, and earn principal plus interest monthly. Businesses get the capital they need to grow; people earn the profits from financing charges that would ordinarily go to the bank - a true wealth of the commons. - July 11, 2019 - SMBX, Inc.
Startupbootcamp Launches Its First Scale Program in Osaka, Japan
An equity-free innovation program for high growth Smart Cities and living companies to expand globally, increase their revenues, and access funding opportunities in Japan, the world’s 3rd largest economy. - June 27, 2019 - Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka
Benidict Hoffman Warns Downside Risks Threaten Global Economy
Benidict Hoffman economists warn that ongoing trade war could reduce global GDP in 2020. - June 26, 2019 - Benidict Hoffman
Urban Creek’s Teixeira to Give Keynote Presentation at Markets Group’s Global RE Forum
Mark Teixeira, founder of Urban Creek Partners, an Atlanta-based real estate development company, and former Major League Baseball player, will attend Markets Group’s 7th Annual Global Institutional Real Estate Forum in New York City, December 11-12, 2019 as one of the meeting’s keynote... - June 24, 2019 - Markets Group
Morgan Creek Founder Yusko Will be a Keynote Speaker at Markets Group’s Private Wealth West Forum
Mark Yusko, Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based Morgan Creek Capital Management, will attend Markets Group’s 4th Annual Private Wealth West Forum on July 31, 2019 in Seattle as one of the event’s keynote speakers. Yusko, who in 2018 correctly predicted... - June 24, 2019 - Markets Group
Activemarket.io, a Member of Active Trading Group, is Announcing the Launch of a Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange for the Scandinavian Market
The exchange will offer trading between Norwegian Krone (NOK), Swedish Krona (SEK), Danish Krone (DKK), United States Dollar (USD) and Euros (EUR) against major cryptocurrencies pairs. - June 24, 2019 - Activemarket.io
Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life Partner for Insurance Services
Strategic partnership between Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life formed to enhance insurance offering and increase sales opportunities. - June 15, 2019 - Simplicity Life
NAPHIA Announces Pet Insurance Market Reaches $1.42B in North America
North America’s pet health insurance sector reached another major milestone, with total premium volume in North America reaching $1.42 billion USD by the end of 2018, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Industry data also showed that 2.43 million pets... - June 12, 2019 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
AVentures Capital Invests in Viseven, a Fast-Growing Digital Solution Provider for the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Enterprise Companies
AVentures Capital invested in Viseven, a fast-growing digital solution provider for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and life sciences players, and became a minority shareholder. Viseven provides full-cycle digital multichannel solutions for life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. - June 03, 2019 - AVentures Capital
FD Financial and FH1-40 Company Are Marketing Worldwide the Only One of Its Kind L140, a Hearing Test for the Infant In Utero
The L1-40 is the only noninvasive device of its kind that can detect if an Infant will be born deaf or hearing impaired In Utero. By having this knowledge early on, the mothers’ physician can act sooner to resolve the issue when possible. The L1-40 is being prepared for national marketing. - May 30, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
FD Financial, Corp. Selling Alaska Salmon Cannery
The partners of Santaska have agreed to sale the cannery on the Egegik River in Alaska. - May 22, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
Kevin Hollins Recognized as an NACD Governance Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Standards of Corporate Governance. - May 20, 2019 - Canal Group
IASG Fund Services LLC ("IASG-FS") Launches to Promote a Highly Disruptive Fund Administration Software to CTAs, CPOs and Other Alternative Managers
Institutional Advisory Services Group or IASG, a service provider to alternative managers for 25 years, is launching a new division, IASG Fund Services. This company will promote Seamless Solutions, an innovative and disruptive software developed by Sudrania LLC. The platform can service CTAs, CPOs, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, real estate investment companies, family offices and mutual funds. - April 25, 2019 - IASG Fund Services LLC
New Stablecoin USDQ Will be Presented in the First Half of April
One of the largest listing service providers, Platinum intends to launch a new stablecoin USDQ in the first half of April. USDQ will be decentralized, self-regulating, and backed by Bitcoin. This feature will allow the market participants to trade and make payments in popular cryptos without... - April 02, 2019 - Platinum LLC
Turtle Creek Management and Turtle Creek Trust Company Focuses Client Attention on the Recent Federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act
On December 20, 2017, Congress passed a statute originally named the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) which enacts a broad range of tax changes. The Act was signed by the President on December 22. One of the key provisions of the Act is for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, corporate income... - March 27, 2019 - Turtle Creek Management, LLC
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC Strengthens Professional Alliances with Commercial Real Estate Brokers by Completing 1031 Exchanges Into a Delaware Statutory Trust
Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC Strengthens Professional Alliances with Commercial Real Estate Brokers by completing 1031 Exchanges into a Delaware Statutory Trust enhancing the relationship between the Commercial Real Estate Broker and their large Commercial Real Estate Client. January 14th 2019 a... - March 14, 2019 - Zoellner Whole Financial PLLC
Insoft Capital and AVentures Capital Sold CoreValue to IT Kontrakt
Insoft Capital and AVentures Capital sold a majority stake in CoreValue to IT Kontrakt, a leading vendor of IT services outsourcing in CEE region. IT Kontrakt is owned by Oaktree Capital Management and Cornerstone Partners investments. CoreValue is a fast-growing IT-outsourcing company based in... - February 27, 2019 - AVentures Capital
Software Development Report by AVentures Capital, Aventis Capital and Capital Times Names Eastern Europe Among Top-5 Software Development Hubs
With CEE tech talent being recognized as world-class, the regional export Software Development industry experienced a significant spike in mergers and acquisitions and private equity activity in 2018. As per Software Development in Ukraine, Poland, Belarus and Romania report issued by AVentures Capital, Aventis Capital, and Capital Times, the local investment leaders, the four countries represent a rapidly growing, highly competitive, and attractive source of talent for the global IT industry. - February 14, 2019 - AVentures Capital
Witlingo Announces the General Availability of Buildlingo
Voice First Startup Witlingo releases Buildlingo, an offering that enables anyone to launch and maintain a voice first experience for customer care and digital marketing on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant by simply using a Mobile App. - February 06, 2019 - Witlingo
TSEF: The Social Entrepreneurs’ Fund Names Lara Metcalf as New Managing Director
Lara Metcalf joins Managing Partner, Liz Luckett to lead TSEF’s third and largest fund focused on entrepreneurs using data and technology to solve tough problems facing vulnerable communities. - January 30, 2019 - Maycomb Capital
First Capital Advisors Revamps Website
New site offers refreshed look, better functionality and illustrates the company's strategy. - January 26, 2019 - First Capital Advisors