WACKER’s production technologies, supported and validated by Aleph Farms, will provide food-grade growth medium proteins to the entire industry, aiming to eliminate significant cost barriers for wide-scale cultivated meat production

MUNICH & REHOVOT, Israel-Wednesday 8 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

WACKER’s production technologies, supported and validated by Aleph Farms, will provide food-grade growth medium proteins to the entire industry, aiming to eliminate significant cost barriers for wide-scale cultivated meat production

(BUSINESS WIRE): Aleph Farms, the first cultivated meat company to grow steaks directly from non-genetically engineered animal cells and WACKER, a supplier of leading protein production technologies, today announced the development of streamlined production processes for essential growth medium proteins to cost-effectively grow cultivated meat. These proteins, central to promoting and supporting cell ... Read more »

Leading reuse company in Japan strengthens activities in pursuit of circular economy

TOKYO-Friday 14 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valuence Holdings Inc. (Tokyo; Shinsuke Sakimoto, representative director) (TOKYO: 9270) announced that it has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network, an international charitable organization that promotes the creation of a circular economy, in January 2022. With this decision, the Valuence Group demonstrates its commitment to strengthen the circular economy activities of the group.

Engaging in more circular economy activities as a company playing a central role in the creation of circular economy

Since 2011, reuse has been the core of the Valuence Group business, not as a means to throw out items no longer wanted, but as a means to pass on such items to persons who want and will enjoy their value. Today, the group plays a central role in creating the circular economy by promoting the spread ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global continues to expand its platform in the Asian market through a Collaboration Agreement with Varners, one of the largest full-service law firms in Sri Lanka.

Led by Managing Partner Mahinda Haradasa, Varners specializes in banking and finance, commercial, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and telecommunications, international trade and dispute resolution. Located in Colombo, the firm operates with eight Partners and more than 50 professionals, serving clients at the local and international level.

“Our professionals’ extensive industry knowledge and commitment to stewardship has allowed our firm to continually meet the demands of the ever-evolving legal landscape,” Mahinda said. “Our collaboration with Andersen Global is a milestone for us as we look to increase our global reach and meet our clients’ cross-border needs.”

WILMINGTON, Del.-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative fiber and technology solutions for the textile and apparel industry, announced today that its largest manufacturing site located in Foshan, China has earned a score in the upper quartile for its third-party audited Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM).

Higg FEM is a sustainability assessment tool that The LYCRA Company is using to determine the Foshan site’s environmental impact, standardize how its environmental performance is measured year over year and identify, prioritize and scale enhancements.

Foshan’s Higg FEM score is based on the percentage of completed and verified self-assessment questions related to its environmental management systems, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, water use, wastewater, air emissions, waste management and chemical management. The Foshan site completed the full mo ... Read more »

Menai to provide advice to MSCI in connection with its development of digital asset solutions for institutional investors

NEW YORK-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today its collaboration with Menai Financial Group (“Menai”), a leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset investment products and trading services. This strategic alliance marks one of MSCI’s first collaborations in the digital asset space. MSCI will aim to develop innovative tools for institutional investors seeking to capitalize on the growth of blockchain technology and digital assets.

The collaboration between MSCI and Menai comes at a time when institutional investors are increasingly considering opportunities within the digital asset class. As investor interest grows, MSCI has recognized the demand fo ... Read more »

Iwueke brings eclectic background from engineering, health and finance to QED

ALEXANDRIA, Va-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- QED Investors, a leading global venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies, today announced it has hired Chidinma (Chid) Iwueke.

Chid will have a dual focus on U.S. and international investments.

“Chid is a wonderful addition to the QED team and we are thrilled to leverage her expertise and knowledge across all of our geographies,” said QED Investors Managing Partner Nigel Morris.

“She has outstanding verve, passion and business acumen. Her eclectic background brings a wealth of viewpoints to our investment team which, combined with her exceptional ability to think methodically and in frameworks, will help QED continue to invest in the most transformative fintech entrepreneurs both home and abroad.”

Chid’s backgroun ... Read more »

Ajayi bring rich operational expertise, diverse region-specific knowledge to QED

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- QED Investors, a leading global venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive financial services companies, today announced it has hired Gbenga Ajayi.

Gbenga, who joins QED as a partner, is the company’s first hire focused on fintech investments in Africa.

“We could not be happier to welcome Gbenga to our rapidly growing international team,” said QED Investors Managing Partner Nigel Morris. “He has a deep operator pedigree and he is incredibly connected to the early stage entrepreneurial ecosystem across the continent. Gbenga has worked at a number of innovative tech companies, and I am thoroughly impressed with his passion for building great companies and his deeply held desire to support talented founders tackling the biggest ideas. He also sees how fintech can d ... Read more »

Major expansion of ELERA platform and solutions ushers in a new era of retail technology – agile, interconnected, and infinitely adaptable

NEW YORK & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions today, at the National Retail Federation Conference, announced a major expansion of its next generation  ... Read more »

Empowered by Ultra-slim Bionic Film Ceramic Coil

LONDON-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SMOORE, the world's largest vaping manufacturer, today launches the world’s thinnest ceramic coil vape pod solution - FEELM Air at its New Technology Launch Event in London. FEELM Air features 7 major breakthroughs in vaping experience, including ultimate design, reliability, flavor and joyful interactive experience.

The comprehensive improvement of FEELM Air is attributed to the new generation of Ultra-slim Bionic Film Ceramic Coil, which is created with 3 revolutionary innovations.

3 Innovations on Ultra-slim Bionic Film Ceramic Coil

Firstly, it has the world's first 7-layer composite heating film made of bionic material, with each layer leading to a correspondingly enhanced functionality.

Secondly, the new bionic ceramic coil leverages Nanoscale Vacuumed Film-forming Technique to make the heating f ... Read more »

LONDON & NEW YORK & RIO DE JANEIRO & PARIS & SINGAPORE & SYDNEY & TEL AVIV, Israel -Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

 - Over 120 million bank customers are now ‘self-driving’ their finances with Personetics’ Engagement Platform and improving their financial well-being

- Personetics’ Engagement Platform has generated over 6.5bn insights and saved for customers utilizing its business solutions over $500m

- Personetics partners with over 80 financial institutions in 30 global markets

- Personetics’ growth has been driven by its advanced AI analytics and data assets which are adaptive to any market

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Personetics, the leading global provider of financial-data-driven personalization and customer engagement solutions for banks and financial services providers, today announced it has raised $85m in growth funding from Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Per ... Read more »

ORLANDO, Fla.-Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tinubu® Square Group, the leading software provider for the Credit & Surety industry, has appointed Jessica Mann as General Manager of Tinubu Square Americas. Through its technology platform, Tinubu Square Americas processes CIRCA 50% of the bonds issued in the US.

In her new role, Jessica will implement the Group Business Strategic plan in the Americas, with responsibility over the P&L, the business growth in all defined market segments and products ensuring retention and nurturing of the customer base.

Jessica Mann brings to Tinubu Square Americas her strong background in Surety management and underwriting, notably with her most recent role with Everest Insurance as Vice President, Head of Commercial Surety, where she led Everest’s expansion of its commercial surety business. She also has surety management and underwriting experience with Aspen Insurance; Argo Group; ... Read more »

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland -Wednesday 19 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

First orally administered therapy for the treatment of the two main types of ANCA-associated vasculitis approved in Europe
First launches expected in H1 2022
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (VFMCRP) today announced that the European Commission has approved Tavneos® in combination with a rituximab or cyclophosphamide regimen for the treatment of adult patients with severe, active granulomatosis polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), the two main forms of ANCA-associated vasculitis. The approval is consistent with expectations and overall follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Tavneos® in October 2021 for the same indication. Tavneos® will receive marketing authorization in all member states of the European Union, as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

“The European Commiss ... Read more »