News from January 2022


Russian gas pipeline flows east while Europe faces 'energy crisis'

A Russian natural gas pipeline that delivers gas to Europe has been stuck in reverse for more than three weeks, leading to an increase in energy costs across the continent.


Lineage Logistics 'pleased' to acquire 3 companies in Netherlands

Lineage Logistics, LLC, a temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, announced Jan. 11 the acquisitions of three European companies.


Upland Software acquires Objectif Lune for $29 million to 'help businesses produce more'

An Austin, Texas-based enterprise software company recently announced the acquisition of a Canadian communication automation business.


'Policymakers may need to react': IMF officials caution Fed may begin to tighten money supply

Policymakers in emerging economies should prepare for the U.S. Federal Reserve to start tightening its policies, International Monetary Fund officials cautioned recently.


ANZ advises cautious optimism for investors amid global market volatility

ANZ Private Bank has released its 2022 Global Market Outlook, advising investors to maintain cautious optimism.


Energy prices surge across Europe as nearly ‘80 million’ live in energy poverty

Skyrocketing energy prices in Europe are causing businesses and industries to close.


'World class leader' Electrical Components International acquires BHC Cable Assemblies

A leading supplier for electrical distribution systems and control box assemblies announced their acquisition of BHC Cable Assemblies, Inc.


'Major global challenges await:' Expectations low for speedy pandemic recovery

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2022 survey didn't reveal a lot of hope among global leaders in business, academia and government that the global recovery from COVID-19 will happen any time soon.


Amsterdam-based Login VSI reports yearly global growth, plans to 'continue to evolve'

Login VSI, with ties to Amsterdam, indicated signs of strong yearly growth across all areas of operations, a news release said.


Blume Global/LiveSource deal builds upon 'vision for the future of global supply chain'

A California-based supply chain solutions company's deal to acquire LiveSource will give customers access to extensive logistics execution technology, a recent news release said.


Ares Management Corporation broadens its Secondary Solutions Group with 'highly-regarded professionals'

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.


Agendia, Illumina join forces to 'expand what is possible' with breast cancer treatment

Agendia and Illumina recently began a multi-year partnership to advance the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for decentralized oncology testing.


Fortitude Re hopes to expand in Asia, Europe with global acquisitions

Fortitude Re announced Jan. 6 they are forming a Bermuda multi-line reinsurer and acquiring a United States life insurer.


Lokavant announces partnerships to 'address pervasive clinical data challenges'

New York-based clinical trial intelligence company Lokavant recently announced the expansion of its global customer base and additions to its leadership team.


DNA Script secures $200 million in new capital to 'advance human health'

A world-wide provider of on-demand DNA printing's recent announcement that it had secured $200 million of new capital is only the beginning, the company's CEO said in a recent news release.


US-based Global Clean Energy Holdings pairs with Spain producer on 'increasing commercial value of camelina'

Global Clean Energy Holdings' recent acquisition of Camelina Company España S.L. (CCE), based in Madrid, Spain, fits in well with the U.S. company's goals, its CEO said in a recent news release.


Virtual visit with Grenada, IMF staff completed

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Huidan Lin met virtually with the authorities of Grenada during January 6–12 to discuss recent economic developments and follow upon the policy priorities raised during the 2019 Article IV Consultation and the 2020 Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility.


'Uniquely positioned for major growth this year,' Florida-based ReliaQuest opens new office in India

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.


'Engagement with AWS allows us to boost our network': Germany-based 1NCE partners with Amazon

Cologne, Germany-based Internet-connected provider 1NCE has partnered with Seattle-based Amazon Web Services to expand its IoT platform on a global scale.


Fidelis New Energy LLC opens European HQ, announces new hires to 'achieve carbon neutrality by 2050'

Fidelis New Energy, LLC, a developer, investor, and operator of climate impact infrastructure, is shaking things up with the opening of a new office and a series of new hires as the company strives to achieve carbon neutrality in 30 years.