AlephYa Education

AlephYa Education Welcomes Majority Investment from TA

Strategic growth investment will support AlephYa’s continued expansion across the GCC countries. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – AlephYa Education (“AlephYa” or “Company”), a leading pan-GCC education provider, today announced a majority investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm, to support its next phase of growth. As part of the transaction, existing investors Gulf Investment Corporation (“GIC”) and Oman International Development and … Continue reading AlephYa Education Welcomes Majority Investment from TA

ELEMENT

Element Announces Paul Woolf as CFO

LONDON – Element Materials Technology (Element), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, today announces the appointment of Paul Woolf as Group CFO. Woolf, who joins Element on 23 September, will report directly into CEO, Jo Wetz and will join Element’s main Board. “We are thrilled to welcome Paul to the Element team”Post this Woolf brings a proven track record of over … Continue reading Element Announces Paul Woolf as CFO

Nigerian banks

Nigerian banks are trying to raise funds for recapitalization through public offers; but do Nigerians have the money to buy them?

-Emmanuel Abara Benson Nigerian banks have until April 2026 to recapitalize, as recently mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Already, some of them have submitted their recapitalization plans, and it appears they are resorting to the capital market to raise money through right issues, private placements, and public offers. GTCO Plc is among the first to launch a public offer, seeking to raise … Continue reading Nigerian banks are trying to raise funds for recapitalization through public offers; but do Nigerians have the money to buy them?

Barentz

Barentz International announces new chief executive officer

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 28 August, 2024.Barentz International B.V. announces that Lars Schneider has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the EMEA region, starting from October 1st, 2024. Lars will also become a member of the Barentz Board. Lars Schneider is a seasoned executive with a strong strategic orientation, possessing extensive international experience and covering over 20 years of industry experience. Lars has … Continue reading Barentz International announces new chief executive officer

FPT

FPT Software Partners with Blue Yonder to Transform Supply Chain Management Across Southeast Asia

HANOI, Vietnam – Global IT company FPT Software announced a partnership with Blue Yonder, the world leader in digital supply chain transformations, to deliver end-to-end supply chain management solutions tailored to the needs of businesses across various industries in Southeast Asia. “Their leading presence in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian markets, as well as their focus on customer success, makes them a natural choice and … Continue reading FPT Software Partners with Blue Yonder to Transform Supply Chain Management Across Southeast Asia

Exelon

Empowering Innovation and Sustainability: Exelon’s Investments in Emerging Companies Are Driving Critical Clean Energy and Climate Solutions

Meet the Four Companies Reshaping Sustainable Energy Technology and Services in Exelon Communities. CHICAGO – Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), the nation’s largest utility company, has announced the latest companies to receive venture capital investments as part of Exelon’s Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i). These companies are leading the way with products, services and technologies that are focused on reversing or mitigating the damage done by … Continue reading Empowering Innovation and Sustainability: Exelon’s Investments in Emerging Companies Are Driving Critical Clean Energy and Climate Solutions

unep

Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds

Nairobi, 28 August 2024 – In half the world’s countries one or more types of freshwater ecosystems are degraded, including rivers, lakes and aquifers. River flow has significantly decreased, surface water bodies are shrinking or being lost, ambient water is growing more polluted, and water management is off-track. These are some of the findings of three reports tracking progress on freshwater, published today by UN-Water and … Continue reading Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds

Cernobbio Forum

Cernobbio Forum: 50th edition

The most prestigious event organised by The European House – Ambrosetti. This Forum, traditionally known as “Cernobbio Forum“, brings together an array of speakers of the highest level from the world of politics, academia, government and business, from across the globe. Since 1975, it fosters debates on today and tomorrow’s major global issues. The 50th edition will take place on September 6-7-8, 2024. Learn More about Press … Continue reading Cernobbio Forum: 50th edition