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Opto Investments recognizes impact of co-founders with appointments to key leadership positions, introduces enhanced product offerings

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Opto Investments (“Opto”), the technology-driven solution that empowers forward-looking investment advisors to confidently access private markets, today announced appointments in key leadership positions, as well as a suite of product enhancements.

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  • Opto Investments (“Opto”), the technology-driven solution that empowers forward-looking investment advisors to confidently access private markets, today announced appointments in key leadership positions, as well as a suite of product enhancements.
  • Miller spearheads initiatives aimed at enhancing Opto's RIA partnerships and integrating institutional-quality investment techniques and programs into its platform.
  • Before co-founding Opto, Miller spent nearly five years as an investor at Bridgewater Associates, where he continued to build on his expertise in alternative investments.
  • Assuming the role of chief technology officer, Matt Reed , a co-founder at Opto who leads its engineering efforts, is instrumental in upholding the company's tech-first approach.

GLOBAL CITIZEN NOW RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH PAUL KAGAME, PRESIDENT OF RWANDA, MOKGWEETSI MASISI, PRESIDENT OF BOTSWANA, GASTON BROWNE, PRIME MINISTER OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, PHILIP DAVIS, PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS, JANJA LULA DA SILVA, THE FIRST LADY

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen NOW, the summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

Key Points: 
  • Global Citizen NOW co-chairs include long-time Global Citizen supporters Anitta, Danai Gurira, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Johnson, and Michelle Yeoh.
  • Political leaders co-chairing this year's summit include Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana; Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas; Stefan Löfven, Former Prime Minister of Sweden; and Erna Solberg, Former Prime Minister of Norway.
  • Global Citizen NOW returns this May with a powerful two-day program focused on turning ideas into actionable impact to end extreme poverty NOW.
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

Abu Dhabi: The Capital of Capital Ends 2023 with ADGM as the Region's Fastest-Growing IFC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.

Key Points: 
  • Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.
  • Emerging as a preferred destination for businesses across borders, ADGM has witnessed major global and regional giants within the sector establishing themselves in ADGM.
  • added, "Enhancing Abu Dhabi's international standing as the 'capital of capital', ADGM has truly capitalised the capital city's potential for the financial landscape and strategically unlocked opportunities within underlying sectors.
  • ADGM launched its inaugural Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessment of ADGM Legal Persons and Arrangements Report (LPA Report) in May 2023.

Abu Dhabi: The Capital of Capital Ends 2023 with ADGM as the Region's Fastest-Growing IFC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.

Key Points: 
  • Assets Under Management (AUM) as of 31st December 2023, showcased a year-on-year increase of 35% when compared to 2022 numbers.
  • Emerging as a preferred destination for businesses across borders, ADGM has witnessed major global and regional giants within the sector establishing themselves in ADGM.
  • added, "Enhancing Abu Dhabi's international standing as the 'capital of capital', ADGM has truly capitalised the capital city's potential for the financial landscape and strategically unlocked opportunities within underlying sectors.
  • ADGM launched its inaugural Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessment of ADGM Legal Persons and Arrangements Report (LPA Report) in May 2023.

The Holy Grail of Investing, the Final Book in Tony Robbins' Financial Freedom Trilogy, Debuts at #1 on Amazon's Bestseller List

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Robbins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven internationally bestselling books, returns with the third and final book in his financial freedom trilogy, The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom (February 13, 2024/ $39.99 hardcover).

Key Points: 
  • The Holy Grail of Investing is the third and final financial freedom guidebook penned by Robbins.
  • The trilogy includes the #1 New York Times bestseller Money Master the Game: Seven Simple Steps to Financial Freedom (2014) and the #1 New York Times bestseller Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook (2017).
  • With this highly insightful book, Robbins and Zook demystify this asset class and make it understandable and accessible for everyone."
  • Like Robbins' other two financial freedom books, 100 percent of the author's profits from The Holy Grail of Investing are being donated to Feeding America, the largest food bank network in the United States.

Quantitative Brokers Names David Kalita as CEO to Drive Client-Focused Innovation and Expansion for Leading Algo Execution Firm

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The appointment is effective immediately and Mr. Kalita will be based at the firm's New York headquarters.

Key Points: 
  • The appointment is effective immediately and Mr. Kalita will be based at the firm's New York headquarters.
  • He succeeds QB CEO and Co-Founder Christian Hauff, who stepped down at year-end 2023 and remains on the Board of Directors.
  • "We are excited about David driving this next chapter of development and growth, and thank Christian for his leadership in cementing QB as the leading brand in algo execution."
  • "I am looking forward to collaborating with him and the team to further strengthen our position as the premier trade execution solutions provider."

The 17th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.
  • In just two days, the Forum arranged over 700 one-on-one meetings, successfully connecting investors with project owners and exploring opportunities for industry and investment cooperation.
  • Over the two-day physical event, the AFF brought together more than 140 policymakers, international financial and multilateral organisation representatives, financial institutions and corporate leaders from around the world as speakers.
  • These experiences allowed forum guests to feel at home and appreciate the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.

Kusari Raises $8 Million to Bring Transparency and Security to the Software Supply Chain

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Kusari , a software supply chain security startup, today announced it raised $8 million through combined investments in Pre-Seed and Seed Round funding.

Key Points: 
  • Kusari , a software supply chain security startup, today announced it raised $8 million through combined investments in Pre-Seed and Seed Round funding.
  • Kusari was established in June 2022 to address the lack of transparency within the software supply chain and development lifecycle, which can lead to costly security vulnerabilities.
  • Transparency into the software supply chain will allow organizations to identify potential weak points and resolve issues faster, helping them maintain trust with partners and minimize risk.
  • “In an era where software supply chain attacks are on the rise, the demand for stringent security measures has never been more critical.

David Pruner Named Executive Director of The Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy Program Built by Greentown Labs, MIT

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy (TEX-E), a first-of-a-kind collaboration among Greentown Labs, MIT's Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship, and universities across Texas, today announced David Pruner as its first-ever Executive Director.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy (TEX-E) , a first-of-a-kind collaboration among Greentown Labs, MIT's Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship , and universities across Texas, today announced David Pruner as its first-ever Executive Director.
  • Prior to TEX-E, Pruner was a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles placing executives and board members into energy companies.
  • "I am very excited about helping Houston and the state of Texas navigate the energy transition," said Pruner.
  • The TEX-E team is growing, and is actively recruiting for a Director of University Engagement based out of Greentown Labs Houston.

Envision Healthcare Appoints Full Board of Directors to Support Next Chapter of Growth

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today the full appointment of its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today the full appointment of its board of directors.
  • As Envision enters this next chapter, it remains focused on serving as a trusted provider of quality patient care and improving the health of communities.
  • Five directors join Steve Nelson and Henry Howe, who were recently appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, and Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Envision and Board Director, respectively, to complete the seven-member team.
  • “It is an honor to have such a talented and experienced group of healthcare leaders join our board,” Nelson said.