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The Big Reveal: Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings Announce Top 300 Universities

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WASHINGTON , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings have revealed their list of the world's most renowned educational institutions, expanding beyond the Top 100 to include 300 prominent universities across the globe.

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  • WASHINGTON , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings have revealed their list of the world's most renowned educational institutions, expanding beyond the Top 100 to include 300 prominent universities across the globe.
  • The GUV Ranking by American Caldwell offers a closer look into the universities commanding the most mindshare and visibility in 2023.
  • The additions hail from Australia (Monash University, UNSW Sydney, University of Queensland), Belgium (KU Leuven), China (Zhejiang), Germany (RWTH Aachen), the United Kingdom (London School of Economics), and the United States (Indiana University, Arizona State, Michigan State, University of Southern California, University of Central Florida, University of Georgia, Northeastern University, Virginia Tech, University of Utah, and University of Houston).
  • While Harvard University tops the list with a visibility score that is 30% higher than MIT's score in second place, Cornell University holds only a 0.27% edge over the University of Toronto, which ranks fifth.

Alphemy Capital Appoints Constance Sng as Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations as Part of Its Strategic Expansion Program

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Alphemy Capital S.A. (“Alphemy Capital”), an alternative investment manager focused on blockchain technology and digital assets investments, has appointed Constance Sng as its Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations.

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  • Alphemy Capital S.A. (“Alphemy Capital”), an alternative investment manager focused on blockchain technology and digital assets investments, has appointed Constance Sng as its Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations.
  • In this newly created role, Sng will work alongside the management team to develop and implement the firm’s strategic expansion and institutional offering.
  • ‘Constance is a highly valuable addition to the team,’ said Alphemy Capital CEO Roman Khrushch.
  • As Chief of Capital Formation and Investor Relations, Constance will help us identify new opportunities to take this vision forward.’
    Prior to Alphemy Capital, Sng was Global Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations at a leading digital asset web3 platform, driving corporate strategy and investor relations.

Jockey Club closes Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum with call for global multi-level collaboration in quest for fairer societies

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The third Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, concluded successfully today (12 September) at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The third Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, concluded successfully today (12 September) at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong.
  • This is the reason for the Institute of Philanthropy – the IoP – which our Chairman announced yesterday, and which the Club is backing with HK$5 billion."
  • However we also see it as providing a much-needed Asian voice in the global debate on philanthropy."
  • Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society.

Pan Finance Announces the Q3 Award Winners of 2023

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Friday, September 8, 2023

The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.

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  • The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.
  • Furthermore, Pan Finance continues to shine a spotlight on leading examples of best practice across the world of finance.
  • Frank Breuss, Co-Founder and CEO of Nikulipe said, "We are incredibly proud to have won the prestigious Pan Finance 2023 Award for "Most Trusted Local Payment Method Enabler - Europe and Africa".
  • Pan Finance is delighted to announce the following award winners in the Q3 2023 edition:
    To learn more about these award winners, pick up the latest issue of Pan Finance magazine, available now:
    Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Former Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning of Nigeria;
    Andrés Velasco, Former Presidential Candidate and Finance Minister of Chile, is Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Takatoshi Ito, Former Japanese Deputy Vice Minister of Finance, is a Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Pan Finance Announces the Q3 Award Winners of 2023

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 8, 2023

The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.

Key Points: 
  • The front cover article of the Pan Finance Q3 2023 edition explores how cashless societies can impact financial inclusion and uncovers the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for financial service providers.
  • Furthermore, Pan Finance continues to shine a spotlight on leading examples of best practice across the world of finance.
  • Frank Breuss, Co-Founder and CEO of Nikulipe said, "We are incredibly proud to have won the prestigious Pan Finance 2023 Award for "Most Trusted Local Payment Method Enabler - Europe and Africa".
  • Pan Finance is delighted to announce the following award winners in the Q3 2023 edition:
    To learn more about these award winners, pick up the latest issue of Pan Finance magazine, available now:
    Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Former Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning of Nigeria;
    Andrés Velasco, Former Presidential Candidate and Finance Minister of Chile, is Dean of the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science; Takatoshi Ito, Former Japanese Deputy Vice Minister of Finance, is a Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

G30 Report Examines the Economic Underperformance of Latin American Countries

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Group of Thirty (G30) today published Why Does Latin America Underperform? A product of the G30 Working Group on Latin America, the report analyzes the complex and intertwined structural, financial, and political drivers that result in the countries of Latin America consistently delivering poorer economic outcomes when measured against other similar countries outside the region.

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  • New G30 Report Examines the Economic Underperformance of Latin American Countries, and Identifies Potential Solutions as the Region Exits the COVID-19 Pandemic
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Group of Thirty (G30) today published Why Does Latin America Underperform?
  • A product of the G30 Working Group on Latin America, the report analyzes the complex and intertwined structural, financial, and political drivers that result in the countries of Latin America consistently delivering poorer economic outcomes when measured against other similar countries outside the region.
  • While many countries in Latin America share similar challenges, there are unique circumstances preventing a one-size-fits-all explanation to the question of underperformance.
  • The report identifies four distinct low-growth syndromes to characterize Latin American countries:
    Endemic macroeconomic instability as seen in Argentina, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Crane NXT, Co. Announces Appointment of Rima Hyder as Head of Investor Relations

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT), ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a premier industrial technology company, announced that it has appointed Rima Hyder as Vice President, Investor Relations (IR).

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  • Crane NXT, Co. (NYSE: CXT), ("Crane NXT" or the "Company"), a premier industrial technology company, announced that it has appointed Rima Hyder as Vice President, Investor Relations (IR).
  • Hyder will lead the IR function after a transition period with Jason Feldman, Vice President, IR for Crane Company.
  • I would like to personally thank Jason for his exceptional work leading the investor relations functions for both Crane Company and Crane NXT since the separation.
  • Prior to that Hyder served as SVP of Investor & Media Relations at FactSet, a global provider of integrated financial information.

The 2023 Youyang International Conference on Rural Development was successfully held and listed as a permanent venue

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Monday, August 28, 2023

The conference launched mutual exchanges from the global rural development of the great vision, magnificent ideas, and extraordinary patterns, discussing rural revitalization and talking about the picture of common wealth, contributing wisdom and empowering the global rural development.

Key Points: 
  • The conference launched mutual exchanges from the global rural development of the great vision, magnificent ideas, and extraordinary patterns, discussing rural revitalization and talking about the picture of common wealth, contributing wisdom and empowering the global rural development.
  • The conference released the "Rural Construction of Common Wealth - Youyang Practice of Promoting Rural Revitalization", and identified Youyang as the permanent venue of the International Conference on Rural Development.
  • Qi Meiwen, secretary of the CPC Committee in Youyang county, talked about the following points in his speech.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of global development initiatives, cultivate new momentum for global development, and build a global development community.

The 2023 Youyang International Conference on Rural Development was successfully held and listed as a permanent venue

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 28, 2023

The conference launched mutual exchanges from the global rural development of the great vision, magnificent ideas, and extraordinary patterns, discussing rural revitalization and talking about the picture of common wealth, contributing wisdom and empowering the global rural development.

Key Points: 
  • The conference launched mutual exchanges from the global rural development of the great vision, magnificent ideas, and extraordinary patterns, discussing rural revitalization and talking about the picture of common wealth, contributing wisdom and empowering the global rural development.
  • The conference released the "Rural Construction of Common Wealth - Youyang Practice of Promoting Rural Revitalization", and identified Youyang as the permanent venue of the International Conference on Rural Development.
  • Qi Meiwen, secretary of the CPC Committee in Youyang county, talked about the following points in his speech.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of global development initiatives, cultivate new momentum for global development, and build a global development community.

Singapore-Based Global Schools Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership With Vikaasa Schools

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF) has announced a strategic partnership with India's Vikaasa schools - a pioneer in ICSE schools in Tamil Nadu state, which currently owns and operates five reputed ICSE schools in Madurai.

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  • SINGAPORE, May 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF) has announced a strategic partnership with India's Vikaasa schools - a pioneer in ICSE schools in Tamil Nadu state, which currently owns and operates five reputed ICSE schools in Madurai.
  • Vikaasa schools offers education in international curricula like Cambridge IGCSE & ICSE.
  • Welcoming the partnership, GSF India Country Director Mr. Ashish Tibdewal said, "We are pleased to be strategically partnering with Vikaasa.
  • With these partnerships, GSF India now operates 16 top international schools across six cities in India to date.