EMSCULPT - the body sculpting procedure simulate the effects of 20,000 sit-ups in 30 minutes. 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 29 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Weight gain is a serious problem in the UAE. While luxurious and sedentary lifestyle are the key factors that drive this condition, EMSCULPT – a body sculpting procedure is being recommended by medical experts to decrease fat thickness and increase muscle density which is now available for the 1st time in Dubai.

A lot of clinical studies for EMSCULPT reported an average 19 percent reduction in fat and a 16 percent increase in muscle mass for the treated area. The study further suggested that the machine uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology, which produce high-intensity muscle contractions meant to simulate the effects of 20,000 sit-ups in 30 minutes.

Michael Davis, COO NMC Healthcare, said, “We’re here to let everyone know that as a company, NMC ... Read more »

–Ensuring a stable supply of water and protecting the environment in South America–

TOKYO-Tuesday 29 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6841) announces that the Peru branch of Yokogawa América do Sul (a Yokogawa Electric Corporation subsidiary) has received a control system order from Técnicas de Desalinización de Aguas, S.A. (Tedagua)*1 for a water desalination plant and associated facilities that it is building for Servicio de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado de Lima S.A. (SEDAPAL) in the Santa Maria district of Lima, the capital of Peru.

With the Provisur seawater desalination project, Peru’s first reverse osmosis*2 desalination plant is being constructed to supply 35,000 m3 of potable water per day to the 100,000 residents of the Santa Maria district. Water distribution and sewer pipelines (total length: 260 km), a sewage treatment plant (daily capacity: 15,500 m3), and an un ... Read more »

 CIP-managed Gateway fund sells investment in DPWA to DP World and new investment funds managed by CIP

NEW YORK -Friday 25 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Corsair Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”), the global infrastructure investment business of Corsair Capital (“Corsair”), today announced that Gateway Infrastructure Investments (“Gateway”), an investment fund managed by CIP, as well as several other financial investors, have entered into agreements to sell their entire stakes in DP World Australia (Holding) Pty Ltd (“DPWA”) to DP World and new investment funds managed by CIP. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

As a result of this transaction, DP World, the original corporate parent of DPWA, will hold a majority stake in the company, alongside a substantial minority investment by CIP-managed funds.

Hari R. Rajan, Managing Director of Corsai ... Read more »

LONDON-Monday 28 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- With the need to address entrenched inequalities firmly on the ‘Globalization 4.0’ agenda, investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners launched the concept of ‘sovereign equity’ in Davos this week.

Sovereign equity is a means for governments to achieve fiscal balance and economic growth without increasing their debt — meaningfully addressing the growing imbalances and inequalities inherent to traditional sovereign debt financing by engaging with the global community of high-net-worth investors.

In a multi-stakeholder public discussion in Davos that brought together government heads and ministers, leading academics, and renowned experts, panelists considered the transformative effects that well-regulated investment migration programs have on the economy and society at large, supporting growth and creating employment opportunities.

Explaining the p ... Read more »

Global Best Practice Discussions on Board Oversight, Internal Audit and Financial Risk at the Central Bank Governance Forum 2019

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 28 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Governance of central banks, emerging challenges and opportunities, and data innovations for the financial sector are key topics to be discussed at an international forum in Dubai
Aimed at high-level central bank officials, the forum attracts representatives from about 60 institutions across the globe, bringing expertise and experience from around the world to Dubai
Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are convening a high-level Central Bank Governance Forum in Dubai on January 28-30, 2019.

The 3-day forum will bring together governors and officials of central banks from 47 countries. In its fifth year this year, the forum will focus on board oversight, internal audit functions, financial risk management and ... Read more »

MINNEAPOLIS, LONDON and SINGAPORE-Thursday 24 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Värde Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Elena Lieskovska and Haseeb Malik to Partner, and the promotion of Brad Bauer to Deputy Chief Investment Officer.

“It gives me great pleasure to announce the promotions of three individuals who have been instrumental in the success of our firm through their investing expertise, leadership and integrity,” said George Hicks, Co-Founder and CEO of Värde Partners. “Brad, Elena and Haseeb have all made significant contributions to Värde’s culture, global presence, and, most importantly, delivering returns to our investors.”

Based in London, Elena is Head of European Financial Services, responsible for Värde’s private equity investments in specialty finance companies and related businesses in Europe. She joined the firm in 2008 and over the past decade has helped establish the firm ... Read more »

The international association now has a legal presence in 38 countries through its member firms and collaborating firms

SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday 24 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global announced a collaboration agreement with Szabo Kelemen & Partners Attorneys, a respected law firm based in Budapest, Hungary. Hungary marks the 38th country in which Andersen Global offers legal services, expanding the international association’s growing presence in Eastern Europe. Andersen Global is now present in more than 46 countries worldwide.

Founded over two decades ago, Szabo Kelemen & Partners began as the legal arm of EY in Hungary. The firm has since grown to be the premier law firm in Budapest. The team is comprised of more than 30 professionals with decades of legal experience and international accolades, and will continue to advise local and international clients on tax, corporate and commercial issues in various industries. ... Read more »