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FLX Closed-End Fund Nexus Launches for Better Industry Engagement

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BERNARDSVILLE, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FLX Networks, the innovative network revolutionizing the engagement experience between asset and wealth managers, today launched the first-ever turnkey solution bridging engagement between closed-end fund (CEF) asset manager issuers, wealth managers, financial advisors, and investors in this $250 billion market.

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  • The new FLX CEF Nexus helps asset managers educate, update, and connect with intermediaries and their clients via a robust technology solution and comprehensive set of services including distribution, marketing, sales, compliance, content, data, workflows, and related tasks.
  • "The fragmented, costly, and ineffective closed-end fund service model needs a new approach," said Brian Moran, FLX CEO & Founder.
  • "FLX CEF Nexus offers a new model for connection and information-sharing among asset managers, wealth management and advisors, creating a better investor experience, driving greater fund visibility, improving engagement in the secondary market, and helping to develop initial public offerings in the closed-end space."
  • The FLX CEF Nexus includes:

Madhive Launches Local CTV Marketplace For Political Advertising

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Madhive, the leading software platform engineered for modern TV advertising, today launched a local CTV marketplace for political advertising. Through a best-in-class marketplace specifically for political advertisers, buyers will be able to combat fragmentation, streamline activation and navigate inventory scarcity for the 2024 election season. As part of this launch, Fox Television Stations will be first-to-market as one of the pioneer clients leveraging Madhive's political offering.

Key Points: 
  • In Partnership with FOX Television Stations, Political Offering Includes New Data Partners, Hyperlocal Insights and Enhanced Planning
    NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Madhive , the leading software platform engineered for modern TV advertising, today launched a local CTV marketplace for political advertising.
  • Michael Page, Senior Vice President of Digital Sales for FOX Television Stations added, "We are very excited to offer our FLX CTV product and our partnership with Madhive to the growing OTT political marketplace.
  • In creating a local CTV marketplace for political advertising, Madhive is also helping alleviate a major pain point for the industry by enabling buyers to target potential voters across 400+ congressional districts on CTV.
  • On top of its CTV Advertising Software Platform, Madhive has created a portal to track political pacing and campaign estimates to help clients navigate scarcity and predict potential pricing fluctuations during the political season.

CORRECTION BY SOURCE: Solta Medical's Thermage(R) FLX and TR-4 Return Pad Receive Registration Certifications in China

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Monday, January 22, 2024

[See *Correction above: The TR-4 Return Pad is not approved for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.]

Key Points: 
  • [See *Correction above: The TR-4 Return Pad is not approved for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.]
  • "The approval of Thermage FLX, and the TR-4 return pad, marks a significant milestone for Solta Medical," Thomas J. Appio, Bausch Health Chief Executive Officer, said.
  • "The approval from NMPA means we are able to continue the momentum of the growth of Thermage in China," Jiny Kim, Senior Vice President, Solta Medical, said.
  • Ask your doctor for more information about Thermage FLX and see www.thermage.com for additional details.

FLX Networks Announces Technology Collaboration with Money Management Institute to Augment New Initiative

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

BERNARDSVILLE, N.J., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FLX Networks, the innovative network revolutionizing the engagement experience between asset and wealth managers, and the Money Management Institute (MMI) today announced a technology collaboration designed to enhance MMI's new initiative, Thrive.

Key Points: 
  • BERNARDSVILLE, N.J., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FLX Networks , the innovative network revolutionizing the engagement experience between asset and wealth managers, and the Money Management Institute (MMI) today announced a technology collaboration designed to enhance MMI's new initiative, Thrive.
  • Furthering this mission, MMI has established a new initiative known as Thrive.
  • "We are excited to leverage our community-building technology and expertise to enhance MMI's member experience," said Mark Spina, President and Chief Revenue Officer of FLX Networks.
  • "The longstanding relationship between FLX Networks and MMI takes on a new and significant dimension through this collaboration.

Frontage announces the appointment of Mr. Henry Gao as President of Asia Pacific

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

EXTON, Pa., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontage is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Henry Gao as President of Asia Pacific.

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  • EXTON, Pa., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontage is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Henry Gao as President of Asia Pacific.
  • As the President of Asia Pacific, Mr. Gao will be responsible for oversight of the Group's operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • "I am very excited to welcome Henry back to the Frontage family as our President of Asia Pacific", said Dr. Abdul Mutlib, CEO of Frontage Holdings Corporation.
  • Prior to his appointment as the President of Asia Pacific, Mr. Gao was the executive director and chief financial officer of Shanghai Duoning Biotechnology Co., Ltd. since September 2021.

Purpose Investments Inc. Announces Increases to Annual Distribution Yield Targets for Purpose Global Bond Fund, Purpose Global Bond Class, and Purpose Global Flexible Credit Fund

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce that it has elected to increase the annual distribution target on the Purpose Global Bond Fund (TSX: BND) and Purpose Global Bond Class (TSX: IGB) from 4.65% to 5.15%.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce that it has elected to increase the annual distribution target on the Purpose Global Bond Fund (TSX: BND) and Purpose Global Bond Class (TSX: IGB) from 4.65% to 5.15%.
  • In addition, the annual distribution target for Purpose Global Flexible Credit Bond Fund (TSX: FLX) will also increase from 5.50% to 6.25%.
  • The new monthly distribution amounts are shown in the table below and will be effective as of December 2023.

NBA AND FOOT LOCKER ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) today announced a multiyear partnership that makes the global footwear and apparel retailer an official league marketing partner in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Foot Locker also will receive media exposure across league platforms, including on-court virtual signage during national broadcasts and on league social media channels.
  • "We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Foot Locker, a brand entrenched in basketball and pop culture," said Salvatore LaRocca, President of Global Partnerships, NBA.
  • Foot Locker celebrated the partnership at its Times Square location today, utilizing the store's 300 ft. digital screens to count down to the partnership launch, with more than 50 members of Foot Locker's Striper hype crew on site.
  • The NBA and Foot Locker have a longstanding tradition of celebrating the culture, passion, and excitement of the game, with a partnership history dating back to 1999.

Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval for the Latest-Generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the latest-generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device. Designed to further advance the procedural performance and safety of the WATCHMAN technology, which is indicated to reduce stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who need an alternative to oral anticoagulation therapy, the device now features a polymer coating, visualization markers and a broader size matrix to treat a wider range of patients.

Key Points: 
  • MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the latest-generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device.
  • The latest WATCHMAN FLX Pro device is enhanced with a coating designed to reduce device-related thrombus and enable faster, controlled healing and endothelization of the device surface.
  • The WATCHMAN FLX Pro device maintains key characteristics of the WATCHMAN FLX device, including the fully rounded design that enables physicians to safely enter, and maneuver within, the left atrial appendage.
  • The WATCHMAN FLX Pro device is currently being studied in the WATCHMAN FLX Pro CT study, a single-center premarket study using multiple imaging modalities to assess post-procedural device tissue coverage and the relationship, if any, to clinical outcomes.

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCES NEWLY-RESTRUCTURED ADVERTISING SALES DIVISION

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Television Stations (FTS) is restructuring its Advertising Sales division, merging its local, national and digital sales efforts into one streamlined unit designed to leverage the power of FOX's strong news content, live sports and digital/streaming platforms. In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales. He will assume this position immediately, reporting directly to Abernethy. In addition, three talented and experienced ad sales executives, Sheila Bruce, Tom Fleming and Michael Page, have been elevated to new roles.

Key Points: 
  • In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales.
  • Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President and General Sales Manager at FOX Stations Sales and, before that, Sales Manager.
  • Previously, Fleming was the Vice President in charge of managing the sales team for FOX Television Stations.
  • FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.

DF101 Private Venture Club Expands Portfolio, Embraces Islamic Coin

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Zug, Switzerland, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DF101, a decentralized private venture club, has announced participation in Islamic Coin: the ethics-first, Shariah-compliant digital money.

Key Points: 
  • Zug, Switzerland, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DF101, a decentralized private venture club, has announced participation in Islamic Coin: the ethics-first, Shariah-compliant digital money.
  • The venture club’s primary areas of interest are DAO platforms, L1/L0 (cross-chain) infrastructure, DeFi, DID, and AI solutions.
  • Islamic Coin has already shattered industry records, securing over $200M from institutional and private investors.
  • “DF101 is a club with a solid data scoring platform backed by the most experienced Web3 investors — and we are thrilled to support Islamic Coin,” commented DF101 co-founder Alex Blagirev.