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LeoLabs and Secure World Foundation Lead Joint Statement on Debris Remediation in Low Earth Orbit

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading commercial provider of data and insights for space safety, security, and sustainability, today released a joint statement on debris remediation signed by representatives of commercial entities in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation (SWF).

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  • QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading commercial provider of data and insights for space safety, security, and sustainability, today released a joint statement on debris remediation signed by representatives of commercial entities in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation (SWF).
  • The joint statement will underpin the first Orbital Debris Remediation Summit co-hosted by LeoLabs and SWF in Queenstown, New Zealand on 20 February 2024.
  • Those present will engage in discussions related to the various dimensions of reducing risk from massive derelicts through debris remediation.
  • "LeoLabs is proud to partner with the Secure World Foundation on this joint statement and summit in New Zealand tackling the challenge of orbital debris.

Global Policy Advisors Explores the Strategic Responses of Sovereign Wealth Funds to Global Geopolitical Risks

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Policy Advisors has unveiled a report titled "Sovereign Wealth Fund Asset Allocation and Geopolitical Risk."

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Policy Advisors has unveiled a report titled "Sovereign Wealth Fund Asset Allocation and Geopolitical Risk."
  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the changing strategies of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in response to geopolitical instability.
  • A key finding of the report is the growing dependence of SWFs on external asset managers, particularly hedge funds, to adeptly navigate the complexities of global geopolitical environments.
  • The full report from Global Policy Advisors is exclusively available to Global Policy Advisors® SWF 2050™ clients.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Charts the Rise of the Falcon Economy with the Launch of Abu Dhabi Economic Forum

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Monday, November 27, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).
  • The ADEF, in particular, symbolises our dedication to fostering economic growth and innovation, in alignment with the changing world order and the rising Falcon Economy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE."
  • These discussions provided an international perspective on strategies to foster regional monetary cooperation in support of the Falcon Economy.
  • Abu Dhabi Finance Week is now in full swing, with its upcoming events Asset Abu Dhabi, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the R.A.C.E Sustainability Summit scheduled for November 28th, 29th, and 30th, respectively.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Charts the Rise of the Falcon Economy with the Launch of Abu Dhabi Economic Forum

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Monday, November 27, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).
  • The ADEF, in particular, symbolises our dedication to fostering economic growth and innovation, in alignment with the changing world order and the rising Falcon Economy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE."
  • These discussions provided an international perspective on strategies to foster regional monetary cooperation in support of the Falcon Economy.
  • Abu Dhabi Finance Week is now in full swing, with its upcoming events Asset Abu Dhabi, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the R.A.C.E Sustainability Summit scheduled for November 28th, 29th, and 30th, respectively.

Number of active GPs in Gulf Cooperation Council doubles as domestic opportunities emerge — Preqin reports

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Monday, November 6, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preqin , the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, published its Private Capital in the Gulf Cooperation Council 2023: Preqin Territory Guide report.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preqin , the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, published its Private Capital in the Gulf Cooperation Council 2023: Preqin Territory Guide report.
  • The report explores how the alternatives market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)* is increasingly looking to domestic investment opportunities, beyond oil.
  • Preqin data and insights in the report point to how the GCC is emerging as a potential destination for capital deployment.
  • Furthermore, the 529 active GPs in GCC member countries as of 2023 has nearly doubled from 268 in 2018.

Impact Investing Market to grow by USD 503.95 billion from 2022 to 2027, market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like BlueOrchard Finance Ltd., Bain Capital LP and Apex Group Ltd., and many more - Technavio

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The impact investing market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The impact investing market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Apex Group Ltd. - The company offers impact investment solutions for aligning investments with social and environmental goals.
  • Bain Capital LP - The company offers impact investing services such as Double Impact Fund for investments that generate both financial returns and social/environmental impact.
  • BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. - The company offers impact investing services such as Microfinance and Impact Investment Funds for poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

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.

Raft Announces Prime Contract Award to Build Software Factory for Offensive Cyber Operations

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Friday, September 1, 2023

RESTON, Va., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raft, LLC, digital consulting firm focused on providing innovative engineering solutions for hardest national security problems, announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract to develop the software factory for the Air Force's Cyber Operations.

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  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raft, LLC, digital consulting firm focused on providing innovative engineering solutions for hardest national security problems, announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract to develop the software factory for the Air Force's Cyber Operations.
  • Raft will design, develop, integrate, and scale the software factory (SWF), leveraging the Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise solution Platform One (P1) as the technical baseline.
  • The SWF will operate in multiple cloud environments at varying classification levels, enabling hybrid cloud solutions viable for software and data applications.
  • "Raft has a long-standing partnership with AFCYBER, and we are thrilled to expand this relationship with the Offensive Cyber Operations" said Shubhi Mishra, Founder and CEO of Raft.

CWF Announces Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

OTTAWA, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards.

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  • OTTAWA, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards.
  • has dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to developing and delivering wildlife safety and conservation programs.
  • Applications for the Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards are accepted from November 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024.
  • “These awards highlight some of the outstanding achievements of conservation leaders across Canada,” said Rick Bates, CEO of CWF.

Asia and Middle East sovereign wealth funds drive AUM growth — Preqin reports

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Preqin’s Sovereign Wealth Funds Report 2023 key facts:

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  • Preqin’s Sovereign Wealth Funds Report 2023 key facts:
    Assets under Management (AUM): In the last decade, global sovereign wealth funds have doubled their AUM total to $10.4tn by the end of Q1 2023.
  • Asia: Asia’s sovereign wealth funds led the increase in AUM, standing at $4.3tn by the end of Q1 2023.
  • Middle East: The Middle East is home to some of the largest sovereign wealth funds which hold the second most in AUM of all regions globally, behind Asia.
  • Sovereign wealth funds with an ESG policy represent 59% of total sovereign wealth fund AUM, up 5 percentage points from 54% in 2021.