SAN FRANCISCO-Tuesday 15 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global adds a new member firm in the United Arab Emirates as Chartered House adopts the Andersen brand, strengthening the organization’s presence in the Middle East and launching the brand in one of the region’s key markets.

Founded in 2018 and a collaborating firm since 2020, Andersen in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a full-service tax firm with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm specializes in direct and indirect tax, regulatory compliances, risk management and transaction advisory on cross border issues. Additionally, in 2021, the firm added capabilities to provide Economic Social Governance services to contribute to the UAE’s social development goals.

“Working with Andersen Global over the past few years has led to our firm’s development and allowed us to maintain a strong foothold in the market as we have been able to provide clients with ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday 3 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Visa (NYSE: V) today announced that Frank Cooper III will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in May 2022. Mr. Cooper will also serve as a member of the company’s Executive Committee and report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Al Kelly.

“Frank is a rare mix of creative brand strategist with strong business acumen and a leader who understands the deeper brand opportunity that comes from leading with purpose,” said Al Kelly, Chairman and CEO, Visa. “We are thrilled to welcome Frank to Visa and for the broad perspective and skillful leadership he will bring to our business and ongoing brand evolution.”

Mr. Cooper will lead the global marketing organization to drive demand for our products, services and solutions. Moreover, he will guide all facets of the brand from amplifying our purpose through campaigns and activations to delivering v ... Read more »

NEW YORK-Saturday 12 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)("ELC") announced key leadership appointments for its Travel Retail business, which follow the announcement that Olivier Bottrie, currently Global President, Travel Retail and Retail Development, will retire in June 2022 after an exceptional career.

The following appointments will be effective May 1, 2022:

Israel Assa, currently President, Commercial, Travel Retail Worldwide, will succeed Olivier and will be named Global President, Travel Retail Worldwide. He will be based in New York and will report directly to Peter Jueptner, President, International. He will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Javier Simon, currently President, Travel Retail Asia Pacific, will succeed Israel, and will be named President, Commercial, Travel Retail Worldwide. He will report directly to Israel and will be based in Switzerlan ... Read more »

Control of Enterobacteria, a cause of the disease, may help tackle Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the first such report, children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) showed improvement in behaviour, learning skills and sleep, after oral consumption of AFO-202 strain of black yeast Aureobasidium Pullulans produced Beta 1,3 -1,6 glucan (Nichi GLOW), published in BMJ Neurology Open (http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjno-2021-000203). Beneficial reconstitution of gut microbiota was also reported with Nichi GLOW, which is unique from other beta glucans by its source, production method, and purity.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in 44 children in the developed world, with multiple causes and varying severity of manifestation. These children are more likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases in later life. In the study, Nichi GLOW intake improved CARS score and communication skills (https://www.youtube.com/wat ... Read more »

Videos provide an insider’s look at the Company’s strategic priorities and growth objectives

NEW YORK-Friday 4 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) today launched a new series of pre-recorded insights for stockholders in anticipation of its Investor Day event to be held on March 10, 2022 at the New York Stock Exchange. Interested attendees may view these recordings and register for the event on Moody's Investor Day website.

The series provides an insider’s look at the Company’s latest innovations and achievements, as well as its strategic priorities and growth objectives for 2022 and beyond. It is comprised of six videos, all released today and available via this link:

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) outlines Moody’s diverse culture and focus on supporting DE&I initiatives across our global workforce;

    ESG ... Read more »

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Monday 14 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

On the occasion of Expo 2020 Dubai, the National Advisor Bureau Limited announced that the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has patented their “Iceberg Reservoirs” invention. The patent marks a significant development for the “UAE Iceberg Project”, which is expected to change the map of water distribution around the world.

The patent granted to Emirati inventor Abdulla Alshehhi, founder of the UAE Iceberg project, which will boost investor confidence in the concept’s technical and economic feasibility.

Several agreements were signed with various companies and scientific institutions around the world since the “UAE Iceberg project” was first announced, to leverage icebergs as new sources of fresh water in the region. Moreover, having icebergs off the coasts of the UAE will become a massive and unique tourist attraction.

In light of the increa ... Read more »

Leading Enterprise Video Platform Provider sees Annual Recurring Revenue Grow 25% Year-over-Year

HERNDON, Va-Monday 14 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vbrick, the leading enterprise video platform provider, today announced continued accelerated growth in 2021 fueled by product innovation, new customer acquisitions, and expanded adoption of its flagship Enterprise Video Platform (EVP) across commercial enterprise and federal government sectors.

Financial highlights for FY2021 include:

• 25% YOY Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth

• ARR now accounting for 80% of Total Revenue ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China-Monday 14 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- China’s leading vaping media, Bluehole New Consumption, today publishes an industry comment on China's First Corporate Risk Assessment Laboratory for the European Union Tobacco Products Directive Compliance.

Here below is the full article:

SMOORE, a global leader in offering vaping technology solutions, today announced an industry-leading risk assessment laboratory for the European Union Tobacco Product Directive (EUTPD) compliance. Thus, SMOORE has become China's first company capable of providing vaping products with one-stop TPD risk assessment service. Belonging to SMOORE fundamental research center, the laboratory will be a hub to empower more vaping brands to comply with the safety standards of EUTPD, thereby meeting the EU vaping market entry requirements.

This laboratory has begun operation in the first half of 2021, and already completed 52 product tests for ... Read more »

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Saturday 12 March 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The innovative Audiobook Worlds Awards Academy (A.W.A.A.®), in partnership with the Lions Club International Monaco, will celebrate in the Principality of Monaco the very first edition of its Awards Night’s ceremony by the end of summer 2023. The official launch of the A.W.A.A. is scheduled on March 22nd at EXPO DUBAI 2020 in the Monaco Pavillon. During the press conference (live streaming on YouTube’s A.W.A.A. channel) Mr. Massimiliano Biasiol - one of the A.W.A.A. funders and Chair of the company – will introduce A.W.A.A.’s mission and concept, and why, in this particular period of time, A.W.A.A. is bound to become the world leader organization in building awareness on the audiobook industry and its technological improvements. Mr. Biasiol, who is also a successful novelist under a pen name, thinks that the first edition of these World Awards will be an “un ... Read more »