News from 2022
Interactive Brokers director: 'Carbon Offsets makes it easy for our clients to participate in the emerging collective culture'
By Karla Florez | May 18, 2022
Interactive Brokers has launched its new feature, Carbon Offsets, through its collaboration with clients in Western Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore, according to a press release.
KKR real estate group director: KKR assets are 'located in submarkets that are well positioned to benefit from outsized demand over the medium to long term'
By Karla Florez | May 17, 2022
KKR has made five new self-storage property acquisitions. The aggregate purchase amounted to $98 million, a press release reported.
Wang on new Changxing facility: 'The facility will allow us to expand and respond to the growing demand for our products'
By Karla Florez | May 17, 2022
Cenntro Electric Group Limited recently acquired a new manufacturing facility in Changxing, Huzhou City, China. The purchase is valued at approximately $19.5 million, according to a press release.
China’s data policies pose challenges for US companies in China
By Press Release | May 17, 2022
China’s evolving data, privacy, and cybersecurity regimes stand to significantly raise the costs of doing business in China, according to a report released by the US-China Business Council.
Kersh on Mexico agreement: 'Mexico is the third largest country in the Americas in terms of number of fitness facilities'
By Karla Florez | May 17, 2022
Xponential Fitness, Inc. has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Mexico. The deal will cover the company’s three brands: StretchLab, Rumble and AKT, a press release reported.
U.S. Embassy opens applications for Humphrey Fellowship Program for Serbian professionals
By Globe Banner | May 17, 2022
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade has announced the opening of applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2023-24 academic year.
SoftServe CEO: 'We are thrilled about this next step into Latin America'
By Karla Florez | May 16, 2022
SoftServe is celebrating the opening of offices in Guadalajara, Mexico and Medellín, Colombia to better serve the needs of its growing sum of clients. The addition brings the company’s total sum of global offices to 30, according to a press release.
Thaler on Taulia partnership: 'Our collaboration brings tangible financial incentives to fruition to drive positive social and environmental impact at a global scale'
By Karla Florez | May 16, 2022
Taulia has entered a sustainability-focused partnership with EcoVadis, based in France, to help build sustainable supply chains.
Eagle Eye Networks introduces AI platforms to ‘address customers’ security needs’ to UK, EU businesses
By Karla Florez | May 16, 2022
Eagle Eye Networks will soon showcase its cloud video surveillance and artificial intelligence capabilities to UK and EU clients at the London-based IFSEC International 2022, scheduled to take place at ExCel Exhibition Centre on May 17-19, according to a press release.
Shanghai deputy mayor: City to 'fully restore normal production and life' soon
By Andy Nghiem | May 16, 2022
Shanghai Deputy Mayor Zong Ming said that the Shanghai lockdowns will be tapering off in the next few weeks.
ANZ supports NSW legislation on e-conveyancing interoperability
By Globe Banner | May 13, 2022
ANZ has expressed approval for the New South Wales Government's recent legislative move, viewing it as a positive development for consumers engaged in property settlements.
Industrious CEO: 'We are thrilled to bring on The Great Room and Welkin & Meraki'
By Karla Florez | May 12, 2022
Industrious confirmed two international acquisitions: The Great Room in Asia and Welkin & Meraki in Continental Europe to develop a global workplace platform, according to a press release.
Altavair CEO: 'Entering the Dublin market has long been on our radar'
By Karla Florez | May 12, 2022
Altavair L.P., based in Washington, confirmed the opening of its new Altavair Limited office in Dublin, Ireland.
Montero: 'The internet is heavily relied on in Latin America and we have been seeing a huge digital transformation acceleration'
By Karla Florez | May 12, 2022
Cloudflare, Inc. recently appointed Carlos Torales Montero to lead its Latin American operations as the region’s vice president and head of sales, according to a press release.
US-Lesotho sign new MCC compact focusing on health and economic growth
By Globe Banner | May 12, 2022
The United States and the Government of Lesotho have taken a significant step in their partnership with the signing of a new compact, focusing on health systems strengthening, rural economic development, and improving the business environment.
Chinese Cities Remain Locked Down: WHO Notes 'zero COVID strategy' not 'sustainable'
By Andy Nghiem | May 11, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) is criticizing China's Zero-COVID approach to containing the spread of the disease.
Calvert Research and Management CEO: 'We are excited about leveraging Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s leading non-U.S. distribution capabilities'
By Karla Florez | May 11, 2022
Morgan Stanley Investment Management investment subsidiary, Calvert Research and Management, has launched a suite of investment strategies related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in Europe, a press release reported.
Javed: 'I know firsthand the power of Clari in delivering predictable revenue for businesses'
By Karla Florez | May 11, 2022
Clari has made various investments to expand its growth across the Asian Pacific. The top-revenue company also brought in Abdul Javed as its designated vice president of sales in the region.
PPG global color director: 'The investment in our Milan facility demonstrates our long-term commitment to enhance our research capabilities'
By Karla Florez | May 10, 2022
PPG has opened a new architectural paint and coatings color automation laboratory in Milan, Italy, according to a press release.
Reeves: 'We are excited to work together with Yokogawa'
By Karla Florez | May 10, 2022
Itron, Inc.’s Water Operations Management solution has been introduced in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India. The deployment was carried out by Yokogawa Electric Corporation affiliate, Yokogawa India Ltd., a press release reported.