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Georgieva: Christensen named director of the Corporate Services for IMF
By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 3, 2022
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has recently announced the appointment of Brian Christensen as IMF Director of Corporate Services and Facilities (CSF).
Musk: 'Few seem to realize that China is leading the world in renewable energy generation and electric vehicles'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 7, 2022
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently tweeted that China is ahead of the United States when it comes to renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Bahamas approves Grand Lucayan Resort purchase offer: 'Only the beginning of the revival that we are witnessing in Grand Bahama Island'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 31, 2022
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation (BMOTIA) has publicly approved Electra America Hospitality Group's purchase offer for the beachside resort Grand Lucayan,
Mandiant: 'Chinese cyber espionage activity ramped up significantly in recent years, with Asia and the U.S. remaining the most targeted regions'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 18, 2022
Mandiant, Inc. has recently released its annual Mandiant M-Trends report, which provides current statistics and recommendations generated from the company's own investigations of high-impact cyber across the globe, according to a Mandiant press release.
CNOOC plans western departure citing sanctions concerns: 'We cannot predict if the company or its affiliates and partners will be affected by U.S. sanctions in the future'
By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 15, 2022
CNOOC, China's state-owned oil and gas company, is considering divesting from interests in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom due to worries regarding sanctions imposed in reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a Reuters report.
JPM: 'It would be unwise for us not to invest in China,' company says, as it withdraws from Russia
By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 28, 2022
J.P. Morgan Chase (JPM) recently joined an expanding group of firms withdrawing from Russia in response to their invasion of Ukraine.
'One of the biggest opportunities': BlackRock continues investing in China
By Timothy Stuckey | Feb 18, 2022
American funds are being invested in China, its companies and its communist regime through the BlackRock Investment Management Company, according to a report by Consumer's Research.
Ares Management Corporation broadens its Secondary Solutions Group with 'highly-regarded professionals'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 17, 2022
Ares Management Corporation (Ares) recently announced the appointment of Sebastien Burdel and Luca Salvato as partners to its Ares Secondary Solutions Group, according to a Business Wire press release.
'Uniquely positioned for major growth this year,' Florida-based ReliaQuest opens new office in India
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 13, 2022
ReliaQuest recently established a new office in Pune, Maharashtra, India, to continue expanding its role as a tech security leader in Open XDR (extended detection and response) as a service.
Francisco Partners 'excited' with acquisition of Office Ally
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 2, 2022
Office Ally recently announced its acquisition by Francisco Partners, a worldwide investment company specializing in technology business partnerships.
'We are grateful for the confidence our investors have placed in us': Adams Street Partners' 2021 Global Fund closes with nearly $832 Million in commitments
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 2, 2022
Adams Street Partners, a private markets investment firm, recently announced the closing of its 2021 Global Fund Program, which generated approximately $832 million in committed capital.
Mastercard makes leadership changes to 'deliver meaningful results'
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 24, 2021
Mastercard announced several international leadership changes Dec. 7.
'“Landmark deal for all of Latin America': Andesat, Astranis partner to expand broadband service in Peru
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 24, 2021
Astranis, a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys internet satellites, announced a partnership Dec. 7 with Grupo Andesat (Andesat) to provide broadband internet access to approximately 3 million people in Peru
'Machines and people work better alongside one another:' Hyperscience acquires Boxplot to enhance capabilities
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 23, 2021
Hyperscience, a human-centered automation company headquartered in New York, announced Dec. 7 the acquisition of Boxplot, a Berlin-based startup that will consolidate the company's data processing and graph-based data storage services into a single platform
CSC Global Financial Markets announces expansion in the Netherlands to provide global clients 'even greater breadth and scale of service'
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 19, 2021
CSC Global Financial Markets, a global provider of business, legal, tax and digital brand services, has been granted additional depositary licenses by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority.
'We thank the UK government for their support in this supply agreement': Moderna announces deal with UK to deliver an additional 60 million COVID vaccine doses in 2022 and 2023
By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 13, 2021
Moderna Inc., a biotechnology company that has helped advance messenger RNA (mRNA) treatments and vaccines, recently announced an updated supply agreement with the UK government for up to 60 million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
DoorDash partners with Wolt Enterprises 'to build a global platform' through $8.1 billion acquisition
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 12, 2021
In a giant step for global delivery operations, DoorDash has entered an agreement with certain shareholders to acquire Wolt Enterprises.
Charles & Colvard 'to expand reach' with distribution center in China
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 7, 2021
Charles & Colvard Ltd., a supplier of fine jewelry, has announced the official opening of a wholesale distribution center in Panyu, Guangdong, China.
Lithosphere Blockchain collaborates with Brazil's Central Bank to conduct Digital Real CBDC trial
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 7, 2021
The Lithosphere cryptocurrency platform has met with the Central Bank of Brazil to discuss their joint efforts in launching a Digital Real central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial in the country, according to a press release from KaJ, the Seattle-based blockchain firm that developed Lithosphere.
'We can't wait to get started!' Ritchie Bros. completes acquisition of SmartEquip
By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 6, 2021
Ritchie Bros, an international asset management and disposition company, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of SmartEquip, a multi-manufacturer digital platform, according to a press release from Ritchie Bros.