Professional Services

The Alpha Blue Ocean Group announces a new line of financing worth €29.9 million with SAFE

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Professional Services, Health, Business, Surgery, Health Technology, Finance, Consulting, Marketing, Interview, Ticker, ABO, Global Health Innovative Technology Fund, Innovation, SAFE, Loyal, Renewable energy

Alpha Blue Ocean (ABO), the family office founded by Pierre Vannineuse, is proud to announce a new line of financing from one of its long-term partners, SAFE Group, to support its growth trajectory.

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  • Alpha Blue Ocean (ABO), the family office founded by Pierre Vannineuse, is proud to announce a new line of financing from one of its long-term partners, SAFE Group, to support its growth trajectory.
  • Loyal to its objective of forging ties with its long-term partners, such as SAFE, the Alpha Blue Ocean Group is proud to announce a new line of financing worth up to €29.9 million.
  • In five years, the group founded by Pierre Vannineuse has deployed over €2 billion, 60% of which has been invested in the Health & Innovation segments.
  • For any further information or requests for an interview with a manager at Alpha Blue Ocean, please contact the press department: [email protected]

BenevolentAI Announces Publication of Convening Notice for AGM

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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BenevolentAI (“BenevolentAI” or the “Company”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery and development company, announces the publication of the convening notice for its Annual General Meeting which will be held on 4 May 2023 at 14:00 CEST at 5 place Winston Churchill, L-1340 Luxembourg (the “AGM”).

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  • BenevolentAI (“BenevolentAI” or the “Company”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery and development company, announces the publication of the convening notice for its Annual General Meeting which will be held on 4 May 2023 at 14:00 CEST at 5 place Winston Churchill, L-1340 Luxembourg (the “AGM”).
  • The convening notice, Annual Report and Accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2022, the proxy form and any other meeting documentation are available on the Company’s website ( www.benevolent.com/investors/general-meetings/ ) and at the Company’s registered office.
  • The shareholders entitled to participate and vote at the AGM will be those who are shareholders on the record date of 20 April 2023 at 24:00 (midnight) CEST.

Florida Residents and Businesses Win Big! Largest Class Action Against FPL Affirmed by Appellate Court

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Legal, Professional Services, Florida Power & Light, Florida Third District Court of Appeal, The Honourable, National Electrical Safety Code, Hurricane Irma, FPL, Hearing, Cyclone, Data, Insurance, Tobacco

On March 22, 2023, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court ruling certifying a class action affecting 4.4 million people against America’s largest electric utility company, Florida Power & Light (“FPL”).

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  • On March 22, 2023, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court ruling certifying a class action affecting 4.4 million people against America’s largest electric utility company, Florida Power & Light (“FPL”).
  • The class action stems from “storm charges” imposed by FPL to supposedly harden its systems.
  • FPL’s own witness testified that the power outages cost the state of Florida billions of dollars.
  • The class action is set to continue through further discovery phases now that the appellate court has weighed in and allowed the matter to proceed.

HKSTP Reveals Startup Semi-finalists for Annual Global EPiC Pitch Competition

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Other Technology, Business, Professional Services, Software, Start-Up, Data Management, Science park, Science, HSBC, Cathay, International Commerce Centre, HKT, Epic, Plug and play, I&T, HKSTP, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Ecosystem, Property technology, Clothing

EPiC 2023 -- backed by innovation-driven partners Cathay, HSBC, MTR Lab, plus world-leading accelerator Plug & Play -- is the city’s most eagerly anticipated pitch event each year and will take place on 28 April 2023 (Friday) at the summit of Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre. The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.

Key Points: 
  • The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.
  • Albert Wong, CEO, HKSTP, said: “EPiC is an iconic mega event that has hit global scale, as record turnout from international startups further demonstrates Hong Kong’s advantages as an international I&T hub.
  • The 50 competing teams will pitch their world-changing ideas to a judging panel of renowned investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
  • The actual pitch will comprise of a 60-second elevator ride as participants compete for the title of overall EPiC Champion.

Interactive Brokers Expected to Raise Interest Rates to USD 4.33% on Instantly Available Cash

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced that clients are expected to earn up to USD 4.33% on instantly available cash balances over USD 10,000.

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  • Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced that clients are expected to earn up to USD 4.33% on instantly available cash balances over USD 10,000.
  • Unlike brokerages that offer significantly lower rates, Interactive Brokers conveniently pays interest directly to client brokerage accounts.
  • While interest rates available at other brokerages are only USD 0.01% – 2.32%, the market interest paid by Interactive Brokers, is calculated using the Fed Funds rate as the reference rate for USD minus 0.5%.
  • Interactive Brokers’ cash management is integrated into client broker accounts, making it simple to earn interest and borrow at the lowest rates without transferring cash.

SHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in DISH Network Corporation with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Certification, Suite, Dish Network, SEC Rule 10b-5, Complaint, Ethics, Security (finance)

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 22, 2021 and February 27, 2023, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 22, 2023.

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  • Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 22, 2021 and February 27, 2023, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 22, 2023.
  • If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate .
  • We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge.
  • The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Block, Inc. (SQ) on Behalf of Investors

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Block, Inc. (“Block” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SQ ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Block, Inc. (“Block” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SQ ) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • If you purchased Block securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to [email protected] , or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com .
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005784/en/

National Storage Affiliates Trust Announces the Passing of Board Member George L. Chapman

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Professional Services, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, REIT, HCN, IPO, Welltower, University, ReNew, Toledo, Compensation, Organization, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Museum of Art, NSA, Trustee, Art, Cornell University, NYSE, Management

It is with great sadness that National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA” or the "Company") (NYSE: NSA) announces the passing of George L. Chapman, a member of NSA’s Board of Trustees since its IPO in 2015, serving as Chairman of the Compensation, Nominating, and Corporate Governance Committee.

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  • It is with great sadness that National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA” or the "Company") (NYSE: NSA) announces the passing of George L. Chapman, a member of NSA’s Board of Trustees since its IPO in 2015, serving as Chairman of the Compensation, Nominating, and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Tamara Fischer, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “George was an influential member of our board who will be greatly missed.
  • He was involved in various community charitable organizations, including as vice chair of the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Symphony until 2018.
  • Mr. Chapman graduated from the University of Chicago with a juris doctor and graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of arts degree.

TAL ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating TAL Education Group on Behalf of TAL Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against TAL Education Group (“TAL” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TAL) on behalf of TAL stockholders.

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  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against TAL Education Group (“TAL” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TAL) on behalf of TAL stockholders.
  • Our investigation concerns whether TAL has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • The article further reported that "TAL subsidiary Xueersi restarted courses that run counter to conventions put in place by Xi Jinping's Common Prosperity drive.
  • Specifically, courses were restarted in subjects like mathematics and English under the guise of permitted tutoring outside of core subjects.

OrBit Markets Earns ISO 27001 and 27701 Certifications for Information Security and Data Privacy

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Online Privacy, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Security, Organization, Market, Privacy, ISO, Risk management, Medical device, Orbit

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems, while ISO 27701 is an extension to ISO 27001 for privacy information management systems.

Key Points: 
  • ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems, while ISO 27701 is an extension to ISO 27001 for privacy information management systems.
  • Both certifications require organizations to implement a comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and controls to manage and protect sensitive information, including personal data.
  • OrBit underwent a rigorous assessment process to obtain these certifications, which included a thorough audit of its information security and privacy management practices.
  • With the successful ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, institutional counterparties can trade with OrBit knowing that the company has implemented security and privacy best practices and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.