Alternatives

WESSANEN BECOMES ECOTONE AND COMMITS TO FOOD FOR BIODIVERSITY

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Articles, Biology, Branches of biology, Biogeography, Ecology, Royal Wessanen, Biodiversity, Organic food, Food, Alternatives, Ecotone

From today, Wessanen will become Ecotone and focus on a new mission of Food for Biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • From today, Wessanen will become Ecotone and focus on a new mission of Food for Biodiversity.
  • Wessanen is a pioneer in vegetarian and organic food and has been helping to build an alternative food model in Europe.
  • Vegetarian and organic food are the two main pillars and effective alternatives to intensive agriculture and livestock that threaten biodiversity today.
  • Becoming Ecotone gives us the opportunity to further strengthen the focus on our mission "Food for biodiversity" and make it a visible commitment every day.

Garrett Motion Exploring Alternatives for Balance Sheet Restructuring

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Software, Technology, General Automotive, Automotive, Engines, Bankruptcy, Corporate finance, Human resource management, Restructuring, Garrett Motion, Turbocharger, Garrett, Alternatives

Garrett Motion Inc. (NYSE: GTX), a cutting-edge technology provider that enables vehicles to become safer, more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly, today announced that, with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors, it is exploring alternatives for addressing its previously disclosed balance sheet concerns.

Key Points: 
  • Garrett Motion Inc. (NYSE: GTX), a cutting-edge technology provider that enables vehicles to become safer, more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly, today announced that, with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors, it is exploring alternatives for addressing its previously disclosed balance sheet concerns.
  • However, Garrett believes the business must take important steps to maintain its leadership position in light of industry headwinds.
  • Garrett has not yet determined whether to pursue any balance sheet restructuring alternatives.
  • Our portfolio of turbocharging, electric boosting and automotive software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine and further advance motion.

Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) Achieves National COA Accreditation

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Alternatives

SAN ANTONIO, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA).

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA).
  • Based on their findings, COA's Accreditation Commission voted that Roy Maas Youth Alternatives had successfully met the criteria for accreditation.
  • RMYA CEO Bill Wilkinson remarked, "COA accreditation validates who we are and what we value as an organization serving children and youth in crisis.
  • Roy Maas Youth Alternatives helps children and families in crisis become healthy, happy, productive members of our community and works to end the cycle of trauma and abuse.

FREE Courseware for Middle and High School Districts Looking for an Online Solution

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Learning, Education, Articles, Pedagogy, Distance education, Learning Management, Educational technology, Learning management system, Alternatives

"We have seen an unprecedented disruption to schools across the country, but it does not need to be an indefinite interruption to learning," said StrongMind President, Mary Gifford.

Key Points: 
  • "We have seen an unprecedented disruption to schools across the country, but it does not need to be an indefinite interruption to learning," said StrongMind President, Mary Gifford.
  • Many of the nation's largest school districts already offer online programs, but as the closures reach beyond major cities, smaller, rural, districts are left with few alternatives.
  • "Right now, we feel it is important for these schools and their families to have options," said Gifford.
  • Their courseware is designed to work within the Learning Management System (LMS) most districts already use.

DREAM HARD ASSET ALTERNATIVES TRUST ANNOUNCES MARCH 2020 MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION & PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE

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Friday, March 20, 2020
Alternatives, Trust law

TORONTO, March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DREAM HARD ASSET ALTERNATIVES TRUST (TSX: DRA.UN) (Dream Alternatives or the Trust) today announced its March 2020 monthly distribution in the amount of 3.333 cents per Unit (40 cents annualized).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DREAM HARD ASSET ALTERNATIVES TRUST (TSX: DRA.UN) (Dream Alternatives or the Trust) today announced its March 2020 monthly distribution in the amount of 3.333 cents per Unit (40 cents annualized).
  • The March distribution will be payable on April 15, 2020 to unitholders of record as at March 31, 2020.
  • Dream Alternatives units, with a closing price on March 19, 2020 of $4.32, are down 45.6% from our 52-week high of $7.94.
  • The trustees will continue to monitor business developments and market conditions and any effect they may have on our business.

AssuredPartners Announces Acquisition of Group Alternatives, Inc.

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Monday, March 16, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Chicago metropolitan area, Chief operating officer, Corporate governance, Alternatives, Downers Grove, Illinois

LAKE MARY, Fla., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AssuredPartners, Inc. announced the acquisition of Group Alternatives, Inc. located in Downers Grove, IL.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE MARY, Fla., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AssuredPartners, Inc. announced the acquisition of Group Alternatives, Inc. located in Downers Grove, IL.
  • Joining AssuredPartners will allow our clients to work with our existing team in addition to being supported by an industry leader."
  • AssuredPartners Agency President Bill Hayes stated, "The addition of Group Alternatives will strengthen our employee benefits operations.
  • AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley stated, "We are excited to add the team of Group Alternatives into our Employee Benefits structure.

Dream Alternatives Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Alternatives, BlackBerry Limited, Financial statement, Companies of Canada, Companies, Economy of Canada

TORONTO, March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DREAM HARD ASSET ALTERNATIVES TRUST (TSX: DRA.UN) (Dream Alternatives) today announced that Ms. Pauline Alimchandani has advised Dream Alternatives of her decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer of Dream Alternatives effective April 9, 2020 to pursue another opportunity.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DREAM HARD ASSET ALTERNATIVES TRUST (TSX: DRA.UN) (Dream Alternatives) today announced that Ms. Pauline Alimchandani has advised Dream Alternatives of her decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer of Dream Alternatives effective April 9, 2020 to pursue another opportunity.
  • Dream Alternatives has appointed Ms. Meaghan Peloso as interim Chief Financial Officer of Dream Alternatives.
  • Ms. Peloso is the Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer of Dream Unlimited Corp. (Dream) and is responsible for the accounting functions at Dream and Dream Alternatives as well as financial reporting and investor communications.
  • Ms. Alimchandani will continue to serve as a director of Dream Alternatives Master GP Inc., the general partner of Dream Alternatives Master LP which indirectly holds Dream Alternatives portfolio of assets.

J.P. Morgan Releases 2020 Guide to Alternatives

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Financial services, Finance, Banking, Alternatives, JPMorgan Chase

NEW YORK, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of the 2020 Guide to Alternatives , providing an objective analysis of the key themes impacting alternative investments.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of the 2020 Guide to Alternatives , providing an objective analysis of the key themes impacting alternative investments.
  • In our second year publishing Guide to Alternatives, we continue to work to deliver uniquely objective insights to enable informed investment decisions," said Anton Pil, Manager Partner, J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives.
  • "At a time when the investment environment remains delicate, the 2020 Guide to Alternatives gives investors a framework for both evaluating and implementing alternatives into portfolios," said David Lebovitz, Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
  • The 1Q20 Guide to Alternatives reveals several key themes:
    Opportunity exists beyond industrial real estate to areas like flex office, retail and data centers
    To view the full 2020 Guide to Alternatives, click here .

Cayman Alternative Investment Summit 2020 (CAIS20) Announces Commitment to Speaker Gender Equality

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Gender studies, Articles, Gender, Social inequality, Alternatives, Gender equality, Academic disciplines, Culture

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Cayman Alternative Investment Summit 2020 ("CAIS20") announced today that 50 percent of all speakers appearing on stage at CAIS20 will be women, raising the bar for alternatives industry conferences across the globe going forward.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Cayman Alternative Investment Summit 2020 ("CAIS20") announced today that 50 percent of all speakers appearing on stage at CAIS20 will be women, raising the bar for alternatives industry conferences across the globe going forward.
  • Of more than 80 speakers and moderators scheduled to appear on stage throughout the conference, 50 percent will be leading women from across the alternative investment industry.
  • "For the leaders of tomorrow, the future is inclusive, and we believe it is critical for CAIS20 to be consistent with a commitment to gender equality.
  • "As one of the leading global alternatives conferences, we hope that other organizations will follow our lead and commit to achieving speaker gender equality at their events."

Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel Revealed by Euromonitor

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Luxury, Women, MEN, Family, Consumer, Other Travel, Retail, Transportation, Vacation, Other Communications, Lodging, Cruise, Destinations, Travel, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Social media, Search engine marketing, Blogging, Online Retail, Environmentalism, Sustainability, Alternatives, Articles

In its new report Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel: 2019 Edition revealed at World Travel Market London 2019, Euromonitor looks at the latest trends shaping travel across the regions globally.

Key Points: 
  • In its new report Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel: 2019 Edition revealed at World Travel Market London 2019, Euromonitor looks at the latest trends shaping travel across the regions globally.
  • says Caroline Bremner, head of travel research at Euromonitor International.
  • However, with 59% of consumers concerned about climate change, the move towards sustainable travel is on the rise.
  • With the travel landscape evolving, new business models are emerging to offer accessibility, convenience and sustainable alternatives.