SINGAPORE-Friday 24 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Users of Likee – the wildly popular short video app – have even more to sing and dance with thanks to its announcement today of a partnership with Believe Digital – one of the largest music service providers in the world. Inked on June 28th, the new cooperation will give app users access to a library of millions of songs.

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Developed by BIGO Technology and released in 2017, Likee is a leading Singapore-based global platform for viewing and creating short-form mobile videos. It offers cutting-edge video shooting and editing tools, with more than 2,000 special effects available. It also encourages connection and conversation among users by gamifying viewing and interactions.

Recognized in January 2020 by Sensor Tower as one of the most popular apps in the world - ranking as the fourth most downloaded social media app, Likee has taken its market segment ... Read more »

NEW YORK & REDMOND, Wash.-Friday 24 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) and Microsoft Corp. have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate innovation among the global investment industry. By bringing together the power of Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies with MSCI’s global reach through its portfolio of investment decision support tools, the companies will unlock new innovations for the industry and enhance MSCI’s client experience among the world’s most sophisticated investors, including asset managers, asset owners, hedge funds and banks.

Initially, the companies will focus on migrating MSCI’s existing products, data and services onto Azure as its preferred cloud platform in stages, starting with its Index and Analytics solutions followed by its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) products and ratings; Real Estate data and solutions; and MSCI’s risk analytics platform Beon. By moderniz ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Friday 24 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global adds depth to its presence in Suriname through a Collaboration Agreement with Paramaribo-based law firm, Van Dijk-Silos, further strengthening the organization’s legal capabilities as it continues its rapid expansion in the Caribbean.

Founded more than 20 years ago by Dr. Jennifer Van Dijk-Silos and led by Managing Partner Nailah Van Dijk, the full-service law firm has a staff of more than 10 professionals and is broadly oriented in all sectors of civil law, providing services in commercial law, labor law, family law as well as international law, private and public.

“We pride ourselves on our customer service, reliability and subject matter expertise,” said Managing Partner Nailah Van Dijk. “Our collaboration with Andersen Global will allow us to provide our clients with best-in-class solutions and broadens our reach and service capabilities not only reg ... Read more »

 Newly formed Microsoft Climate Fund chooses EIP as first climate focused investment

NEW YORK & LONDON-Friday 24 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energy Impact Partners (EIP), a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future, has announced that Microsoft Corp. is joining EIP's global Partner network through its newly formed $1 billion Climate Innovation Fund.

EIP's Partner Network includes over 30 major energy and industrial companies, who join the firm's global coalition around a shared mission to accelerate the pace of innovation and rapidly scale the adoption of critical climate solutions. EIP has pioneered a unique, collaborative engagement model that elevates insights and best practices, invests in transformative businesses, and supports the growth of clean technology start ups by facilitating dedicated industrial partnerships between its portfolio and investor base.

“To reima ... Read more »