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Ephraim Global Announces Increase in New Investor Numbers
Ephraim Global reports that the number of new clients has surged despite the volatile conditions of the international markets. - October 14, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Kerstin Soderstrom Steps Down as Director of Human Resources at Ephraim Global
Corporate veteran hands over responsibilities after a sterling 9-year career. - October 11, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Introduces Retirement Revenue Fund Series
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, had announced today the introduction of the Ephraim Global Retirement Revenue Fund series created to assist defined contribution participants progress from capital accumulation to spending during retirement. - October 07, 2015 - Ephraim Global
InvestUS to Fund Over 540 New Jobs in NM
InvestUS is the first EB-5 regional center to serve New Mexico in assisting businesses in attracting EB-5 investment to fund job creation. EB-5 is a 25 yr. old Immigration Investment Program that was just renewed by Congress on Wednesday. It allows foreigners seeking a US green card for themselves and their family to invest $500K in a US business to create at least 10 new permanent jobs. New Mexico has never participated in the program to date. But investUS filed its first deal on Wednesday. - October 03, 2015 - investUS llc
Ephraim Global PRS Survey Reveals That Younger Clients Are Willing to Work During Retirement
A new study from Ephraim Global reveals that an important percentage of clients between the ages of 25 to 55 (71%) are planning to work during their pension years, whether full time or part time, and mostly voluntarily, not out of financial considerations. - October 03, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Launches Two New Funds
Ephraim Global has announced today the launch of two new funds within its income solutions range which will complement currently existing strategies. - October 02, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Appoints Nathan Levesque as Director of International Research
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the appointment of Nathan Levesque as Director of International Research, effective September 28. - September 30, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Prolongs Record Date for Its Charitable Offerings Project
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today it has prolonged the record date for its Charitable Offerings project to November 30, 2015 from September 30, 2015. - September 27, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Study Reveals Communication Impediments Between Couples and Their Consultants
According to an Ephraim Global study, financial consultants face significant communication issues which can lead to a deterioration of business relations when a life partner dies or a marriage ends among couples they are working on behalf of. - September 25, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Announces Funding to Broaden Children’s Food Program
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced an excess of $800,000 in contributions to food banks and humanitarian organizations across south and south-east Asia. - September 23, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Barra & Associates Giving Back Event in Conjunction with Feed My Starving Children
Employees at Barra & Associates, an Insurance and Financial Services firm, are pulling together to help fight children’s hunger. On October 9th, 2015, Barra will participate in the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Pack Event held at the permanent FMSC location in Schaumburg, IL. The... - September 21, 2015 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Affluent Couples Collaborate to Make Vital Financial Decisions, Says Ephraim Global Survey
According to a recent Ephraim Global survey, financially prosperous couples tend to cooperate more in matters that relate to retirement or other monetary issues than couples or families with an average household income. - September 19, 2015 - Ephraim Global
K1 Investment Management Realizes Investment in Community Investors, Inc.
K1 Investment Management (“K1”) announced today that it realized its investment in Community Investors, Inc. (“CII”), a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to the residential real estate industry. CII offers cloud-based software providing community... - September 18, 2015 - K1 Investment Management
Ephraim Global Commences IT-Basics Individual Program
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the launch of its IT-Basics Individual Program, designed to offer aspiring IT graduates the opportunity to enhance their skills and work with one of the industry’s fastest growing enterprises. - September 18, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Research Reveals That Most Corporate Health Programs Are Inefficient
According to a recent Ephraim Global study, the relation between health and employee productivity is more apparent than ever though only a minute percentage of business leaders successfully implement effective health programs. - September 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Appoints Blake Cartwright as Principal Strategist of International Marketing Services
Ephraim Global has announced today the appointment of Blake Cartwright as the principal strategist of international marketing services. - September 11, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Meeting a Need in the Market: Robert Sires, CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, Announces New Cold-Weather Cable Ties, Effective in Sub-Zero Temps and Extended UV Exposure
Seeing a need in the market for all-weather cable ties, Bay State Cable Ties has introduced a new product, Frosty Ties, which offer superior performance in sub-zero temperatures. The BSCT team worked closely with DuPont and other suppliers, conducting research and numerous experiments, to create an all-weather plastic with added toughness and resistance to cracking in cold weather environments. Frosty Ties are effective in temperatures down to -20°c (-4°F) and have increased UV protection. - September 11, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
FCA Expands Multifamily Portfolio by Closing on Two Florida Apartment Complexes with ApexOne
First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) closed on the sale of Ashley Club and Arbor Club, both located in Pensacola, Fla., with joint-venture partner ApexOne Investment Partners. “We are very excited to enter the Florida multifamily market as it has long been a target market for us,” said... - September 10, 2015 - First Capital Advisors
FCA Closed on the Sale of Philadelphia Area Apartments with Lowe Enterprises
First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) purchased Silk Factory Lofts in Lansdale, Penn., located just north of Philadelphia, with joint-venture partner Lowe Enterprises Investors. “We are thrilled to be able to diversify our portfolio by not only adding our first property located in the northeast,... - September 08, 2015 - First Capital Advisors
BMaD for Charity - Buy Me A Drink App Puts Its Tech at the Service of Mercy Relief
Buy Me A Drink App initiates new technology to bring parties together in the spirit of Charity. - September 04, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Investor Robert Sires Announces Investment in Startup Venture Locker Room Talk®; Discusses Criteria for Investing
Investor Robert Sires announces $150,000 investment in startup web-based company Locker Room Talk, a website where college athletes and alumni can review and rate their college coaches. High school students use the info to evaluate the right program for them. Robert Sires also discusses his criteria for investments: primarily US-based companies, must have strategy for being profitable and be able to explain it quickly, and must have strong management team. - August 28, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
Southbridge Wealth Management to Attend the Annual Global Finance Conference
Southbridge Wealth Management announces its participation in the upcoming Annual Global Commodities Finance Conference, to be held in Chicago, Illinois in September 2015. - August 21, 2015 - SouthBridge Wealth Management
World Long-Drive Champion Tim Burke Joins VisionQuest Wealth Management
VisionQuest Wealth Management announced today that Tim Burke has joined the firm as Managing Director of service activities in Orlando, Florida. - August 18, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
A-Level Results: Record Numbers Head to University
A record number of students are expected to head to university this year after more than 409,000 were accepted on to courses with their A-level results. With more students than ever passing their A-levels and no caps on Universities accepting students, the demand for Student Housing has been pushed to new heights. Aspen Woolf joins their many Student Property Investors in hailing this year’s A-Level results as demand for accommodation grows even higher this year. - August 15, 2015 - Aspen Woolf
Van Ecker/Couder & Associates Announce New Appointments of TEG
The Board of Van Ecker/Couder & Associates (VECA) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the VECA Technical Expert Group (TEG). - August 14, 2015 - Van Ecker Couder Associates
Market Square IP Appoints Dr. William Rosenberg as Senior Advisor
Market Square IP Ltd., a leading player in the market for monetizing patent assets that have been slated to be abandoned, announced today that Dr. William Rosenberg has joined the company as a Senior Advisor focused on the Market Square IP offering to Technology Transfer Organizations (TTOs) and other strategic business areas. - August 13, 2015 - Market Square IP
St. Louis Financial Company Changes Name
New name launches firm into the next generation. - August 06, 2015 - Detalus
Buy Me a Drink is Now Available for Android
Buy Me A Drink App for Android has finally arrived with groundbreaking upgrades. The app has experienced exponential growth and is now the first in Asia Pacific to incorporate Braintree payment system. - July 31, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
TurboAppeal Acquires Realytics, Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
TurboAppeal continues its fast-paced growth trajectory since it raised $1.5M from investors @Properties, Hyde Park Angels, and Hyde Park Venture Partners earlier this year with two new strategic additions. Namely, the real estate technology company best known for its highly accurate, inexpensive,... - July 30, 2015 - Hyde Park Angels
Fannin Innovation Studio Expands Team as Life Science Portfolio Grows
Dr. Michael Heffernan to lead R&D of novel biomedical technologies. - July 29, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Fantastic UK Student Property Investment Infographic
Student Property has been in the spotlight for a few years now. In the past it used to be a droll subject, especially in the investment world. Nowadays investors are wishing they had bragged a piece of it in the very beginning. In 2013 the UK saw £2 billion invested into student property alone. Yields are higher and demand is soaring. Learn more about investing in student property through this fun and easy infographic produced by leading London based property investment firm Aspen Woolf. - July 27, 2015 - Aspen Woolf
Fannin Innovation Studio and University of Houston Announce the Formation of GuidaBot, LLC
Technology enables interventions using real-time MRI guidance. - July 25, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Van Ecker Couder Associates Announce Expansion Program
Brussels-based investment firm, Van Ecker Couder announce their plans for future expansion. - July 24, 2015 - Van Ecker Couder Associates
Grant Barra Accepts BBB Complaint Free Award on Behalf of Barra & Associates LLC
Barra & Associates, an Insurance and Financial Services Brokerage, has received the 2014 Complaint Free Award from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Presented annually, the Complaint Free Award is given to BBB accredited businesses that do not receive any customer complaints over the course of... - July 18, 2015 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Medtown Ventures, LLC Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Medtown Ventures forms a new company, CellectCell Inc., to focus on commercialization of adhesive-signature based cell selection technology invented and patented by Georgia Tech. - July 17, 2015 - Medtown Ventures
US Based Firm to Raise $10 Billion for 10,000 Megawatts Power Project for Nigeria
Capital Investment today announced plans to raise $10 Billion to build up to 10,000 power projects in Nigeria. A 10,000 MW power project will add at least 30-40% to Nigeria's GDP, create up to 5 million direct and indirect jobs and increase the financial well being of millions of Nigerians, says,... - July 13, 2015 - Capital Investment Group
Marlton Financial Adviser Named as Tops in the Country by the Financial Times
Meyer Capital Group, a fee-only independent Registered Investment Adviser(RIA), is pleased to announce that it has been named to the Financial Times Top 300 Registered Investment Advisers list for 2015. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S. This is the second annual FT... - July 10, 2015 - Meyer Capital Group
Marcus & Millichap Brokers the Sale of Skeleton Key Marina, Hudson, Florida
The Marina Division of the Leisure Investment Properties Group of Group of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services (NYSE: MMI), the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, today announced the sale of Skeleton... - July 08, 2015 - Leisure Investment Properties Group a Division of Marcus & Millichap REIS
JMJ Development and YOO Partner
JMJ Development and YOO, World Leaders in Construction and Design, Form Partnership to Work on Multiple Projects in North and South America - July 07, 2015 - JMJ Development
Buy Me A Drink Goes Live in Singapore with the New BMD Wallet
Buy Me A Drink App has launched their latest feature, this week, with a radical redesign, turning the app into the fastest way to pay your bill at bars in Singapore. The new Social Mobile Wallet is a one of a kind in the region. - July 02, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Alex Stewart to Return to Clearwater Options in 2016
Clearwater Options have confirmed that Alex Stewart will be returning to the firm to run the company’s corporate trading division in 2016. - June 27, 2015 - Clearwater Options
Christian Hinz to Head Clearwater Options Currency Trading Department
Clearwater Options announce that Christian Hinz will be joining the London based commodity trading advisory firm in September 2015. - June 27, 2015 - Clearwater Options
Clearwater Options to Open Hong Kong Trading Office
Clearwater Options have announced that as part of the company’s expansion strategy the firm will be opening its first Asian trading office by early 2016. - June 27, 2015 - Clearwater Options
venVelo Makes Its 25th Investment in Florida
venVelo, one of the most active no-fee early-stage venture funds in central Florida, announced it had made its 25th investment in Florida companies, adding Fattmerchant to its portfolio. - June 19, 2015 - venVelo LLC
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Professional Money Manager Jonas Brown Benefits People at Every Income Level
Jonas Brown is one of the fastest growing money managers in the US, and now is taking on clients of all income levels. - June 13, 2015 - Sacro Capital Group
AIC Ventures Seeks $300 Million in Real Estate Acquisitions
AIC Ventures launches its 11th fund to acquire $300 million in office and industrial properties throughout the United States. - June 10, 2015 - AIC Ventures
Pet Health Insurance Industry in North America Posts Record Growth in 2014
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted record growth this year, with combined total premiums hitting $660.5 million in 2014, and the total number of pets insured reaching 1.4 million, according to the NAHIA State of the Industry Report, just released. This represents a 12.8... - June 05, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Marco Polo New World Launches Direct FX Markets Access
Marco Polo New World is pleased to announce the launch of MPFX™ - their new platform that provides access to FX liquidity from both bank and non-bank sources. If you would like an opportunity to learn more about this, please contact the Marco Polo New World sales team for further details. - June 03, 2015 - Marco Polo New World