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Healthy Innovation Conference explores the future of the sustainable food industry

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Healthy Innovation Conference (HiConf) opened its doors today in Dubai, UAE, to provide an immersive and insightful journey into the realm of food technology and alternative proteins. The one-day event is the first summit in the MENA region that is wholly focused on new and improved food solutions that bring transformative benefits to the health of people and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • This year's HiConf agenda focuses on emerging food market trends, evolving consumer behaviors, breakthroughs in alternative proteins, sustainable production solutions, and changing ethics that are reshaping the food industry.
  • From government leaders to investors, academics, and entrepreneurs, more than 500 attendees are participating in the inaugural event.
  • "From alternative and sweet proteins to the latest technologies in food sustainability and cellular nutrition, we are taking on the responsibility for human and planetary health.
  • Through the Healthy Innovation Conference, we aim to accelerate the world's shift towards healthy and environmentally conscious diets," says Alaa Al Ali, Board Member at Novel Foods Group.

Healthy Innovation Conference explores the future of the sustainable food industry

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Healthy Innovation Conference (HiConf) opened its doors today in Dubai, UAE, to provide an immersive and insightful journey into the realm of food technology and alternative proteins. The one-day event is the first summit in the MENA region that is wholly focused on new and improved food solutions that bring transformative benefits to the health of people and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • This year's HiConf agenda focuses on emerging food market trends, evolving consumer behaviors, breakthroughs in alternative proteins, sustainable production solutions, and changing ethics that are reshaping the food industry.
  • "From alternative and sweet proteins to the latest technologies in food sustainability and cellular nutrition, we are taking on the responsibility for human and planetary health.
  • Through the Healthy Innovation Conference, we aim to accelerate the world's shift towards healthy and environmentally conscious diets," says Alaa Al Ali, Board Member at Novel Foods Group.
  • HiConf is organized by WP Human Capital Group with Novel Foods Group as the main sponsor, held in partnership with dfv Conference Group, PwC, and other well-known organizations.

ATFX appoints FX pioneer Drew Niv as Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX proudly announces the appointment of Drew Niv, a distinguished pioneer and thought leader in the FX industry, as its Chief Strategy Officer.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX proudly announces the appointment of Drew Niv, a distinguished pioneer and thought leader in the FX industry, as its Chief Strategy Officer.
  • With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Drew Niv brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at ATFX.
  • In his new capacity as Chief Strategy Officer at ATFX, Drew Niv will report directly to Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX Group.
  • Joe Li expressed his enthusiasm for Drew Niv's appointment, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Drew Niv to the ATFX team.

Schneider Electric Announces Innovative Tax Credit Transfer Agreement with ENGIE to Accelerate Progress Toward its 100% Renewable Energy Goal in North America

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Tax credit transfer opportunity brings company closer to meeting its renewable electricity target in the U.S. and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Tax credit transfer opportunity brings company closer to meeting its renewable electricity target in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Schneider Electric is a leader in sustainability, efficiency, and the energy transition, and we are proud to 'model the way' with this tax credit transfer."
  • The IRA's transferability clause enables the transfer of eligible federal tax credits from renewable energy, clean energy manufacturing, and battery storage projects, among other clean energy projects.
  • According to Bloomberg (BNEF), the IRA's tax credit transfer rules create a new set of possibilities for funding America's energy transition.

Cloud Capital Names Vivian Tongalson Head of IR and Capital Formation, Americas

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Capital, a leading dedicated data center investment management firm focused on acquiring high quality data centers globally, is pleased to announce that Vivian Tongalson has been appointed as the firm's Head of IR and Capital Formation in the Americas. With over 20 years of experience in alternative asset classes, including real estate and infrastructure, Ms. Tongalson has focused on developing relationships with institutional investors and consultants.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Tongalson's appointment represents the company's first capital formation executive in the U.S.
    TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Capital , a leading dedicated data center investment management firm focused on acquiring high quality data centers globally, is pleased to announce that Vivian Tongalson has been appointed as the firm's Head of IR and Capital Formation in the Americas.
  • In this newly-created role, Ms. Tongalson will be leading Cloud Capital's capital formation and product strategy functions for the Americas, including fundraising, investor engagement, and investor relations initiatives.
  • Prior to Cloud Capital, Ms. Tongalson was a Managing Director at Grubb Properties where she led institutional capital formation.
  • She also worked at Highstar Capital, an infrastructure private equity fund, which was later acquired by Oaktree Capital Management.

Milestone Appoints Josh King as Chief Financial Officer; Announces Retirement of Frank W. Schageman

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Mr. King joins Milestone’s executive leadership team and replaces Frank W. Schageman, who will retire from the Company after a transition period at the end of the first quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. King joins Milestone’s executive leadership team and replaces Frank W. Schageman, who will retire from the Company after a transition period at the end of the first quarter of 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214483841/en/
    Josh King joins Milestone Environmental Services as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, effective January 18, 2024.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his new role, Mr. King is responsible for the financial aspects of Milestone and its subsidiaries.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Josh to Milestone,” said Milestone President and CEO Gabriel Rio .

BNP Paribas Exane Grows Global Team with Five Senior US Analyst Appointments

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Sam has been with BNP Paribas Exane for eight years, and previously based in London where he was the Sector Head for Telecom Research.

Key Points: 
  • Sam has been with BNP Paribas Exane for eight years, and previously based in London where he was the Sector Head for Telecom Research.
  • Prior to joining BNP Paribas Exane in 2015, he spent five years at Sanford Bernstein on the European telecom research team.
  • Today’s appointments deliver on this ambition and are also another step in building out our BNP Paribas Exane US Research.
  • In 2021 BNP Paribas acquired 100 percent of Exane following a successful 17-year partnership and in November 2022, BNP Paribas launched BNP Paribas Exane in the US.

Tradeshift Appoints Iain Balchin as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

San Francisco, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradeshift , the B2B e-commerce and fintech platform, today announces that Iain Balchin has joined the company on a permanent basis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • San Francisco, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradeshift , the B2B e-commerce and fintech platform, today announces that Iain Balchin has joined the company on a permanent basis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Iain brings over 25 years of experience as a senior financial executive across various sectors, including fintech, financial services and wealth management.
  • Iain will also join Tradeshift CEO James Stirk on the company’s board of directors.
  • 'With over a million businesses using Tradeshift for transactions globally, there are substantial opportunities to expand monetisation across the Tradeshift network through embedded financial services and marketplace commerce capabilities.

Risk cultures can make or break banks

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report released today by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) examines the impact of risk cultures in the banking industry and how financial institutions can learn from the failures of the likes of Credit Suisse and SVB.

Key Points: 
  • Part of ACCA's ongoing series of publications exploring what drives risk governance and cultures across different industries, the report "Risk cultures in banking: Where next?"
  • sheds new light on the pressing need for the banking sector to adapt and innovate risk governance and culture.
  • A strong risk culture supports this, ensuring trust in information for resilience and prudent risk taking."
  • By sharing stories, they can raise risk awareness, promote new insights, and influence organisational performance, which is what effective risk cultures are all about," she adds.

KBW Grows Fintech Investment Banking Franchise

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

“We are pleased to welcome Rahul, Shal, Matthew, and Ted to KBW, and excited to have Paul join our team,” said Joseph Berry, Co-Head of Investment Banking and Co-Head of FinTech at KBW.

Key Points: 
  • “We are pleased to welcome Rahul, Shal, Matthew, and Ted to KBW, and excited to have Paul join our team,” said Joseph Berry, Co-Head of Investment Banking and Co-Head of FinTech at KBW.
  • Shal Chowdhury joins KBW from Wells Fargo, where he most recently served as a Managing Director and Head of FinTech Investment Banking.
  • “Our team continues to grow, as the delivery of financial services has transformed through the emergence of FinTech,” added Keith Meyers, Co-Head of FinTech and & Financial Services Investment Banking at KBW.
  • Over the years, KBW has established itself as a leading authority in the banking, insurance, brokerage, asset management, mortgage banking, FinTech and specialty finance sectors.