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UPCX Launches New Staking Service

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Singapore, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The blockchain-based open-source payment platform UPCX has launched a new staking service.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The blockchain-based open-source payment platform UPCX has launched a new staking service.
  • UPCX offers a variety of staking periods, such as 30 days, 90 days, and 180 days, to accommodate different risk preferences and yield goals of users, enabling them to find suitable investment plans on the UPCX platform.
  • Details of the staking service are as follows:
    -  30-day staking: Stake any amount of $UPC for 30 days, with an APY of 20%
    -  90-day staking: Stake any amount of $UPC for 90 days, with an APY of 50%
    -  180-day staking: Stake any amount of $UPC for 180 days, with an APY of 100%
    -  When a referral stake is made using a referral code, the referrer will receive a 20% bonus of the staking rewards earned by the referee.
  • UPCX is committed to strict adherence to legal and regulatory requirements in all regions, and promotes its services globally.

Tradier Debuts Futures Trading, Bringing New Offering to its Extensive Community of Active Traders

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Friday, March 8, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradier today announced that it has launched Futures Trading bringing its network of traders and partners an alternative to other, legacy retail offerings in the market. The new offering is in beta version, with a full launch expected for April.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the growing community of futures traders are demanding functionality, education, and content, like what Tradier is providing to equity options traders.
  • Tradier Futures will provide traders with more choice through an integrated network of popular trading tools.
  • Tradier Futures offers brokerage services for Active Futures Traders in partnership with Tradier Inc and its subsidiaries and partners.
  • Lazzara Consulting, DBA as Tradier Futures is subsidiary of Tradier Inc and a member of the National Futures Association ( NFA )

GAIM Ops Cayman Explores the State of Alternative Investment Operations with Top Government Officials, Regulatory Agencies, Legal, Fintech and Financial Firm Leaders

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Monday, March 4, 2024

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 700 c-suite executives, managing directors, top government officials and senior professionals shaping the alternative investment operations are expected at this year's GAIM Ops Cayman in Grand Cayman to discuss operations, legal issues, security, AI, tech, and due diligence. The curated agenda features keynote speakers and panellists covering timely issues. GAIM Ops Cayman offers a networking app that allows attendees to connect before, during and after the event.

Key Points: 
  • GAIM Ops Cayman offers a networking app that allows attendees to connect before, during and after the event.
  • The Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, André Ebanks is scheduled to deliver the official welcome on April 15th.
  • Minister Ebanks, MP, was given ministerial responsibilities for financial services and commerce following his election to the Cayman Islands House of Parliament in April 2021.
  • "The alternative investment industry continues to evolve and GAIM Ops Cayman is the best place to discuss the future with private capital firms, hedge funds and investors."

Architect Financial Technologies Completes $12M Investment Round to Expand Derivatives Brokerage and Trading Technology Businesses

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Architect Financial Technologies, Inc. ("Architect" or "the Company"), an emerging leader in derivatives brokerage services and trading technology, has closed a $12 million capital raise.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Architect Financial Technologies, Inc. ("Architect" or "the Company"), an emerging leader in derivatives brokerage services and trading technology, has closed a $12 million capital raise.
  • The investment will support the imminent launch of Architect's US derivatives brokerage for retail and institutional investors, offered through its CFTC-regulated subsidiary Architect Financial Derivatives LLC, and will facilitate the Company's future expansion into US securities and security derivatives services.
  • In September 2023, the Company's subsidiary, Architect Financial Derivatives LLC, became an NFA-registered Independent Introducing Broker for CFTC-regulated derivatives.
  • The Company recently launched Architect Edge, a cross-asset market data and event monitoring platform, and Architect Match, a portfolio management and trade reconciliation platform for financial institutions.

Atwell enters into $200 million senior credit facility with lending group led by Bank of America

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Atwell , a leading consulting, engineering, and construction services firm, has announced that it has secured a $200 million senior credit facility with a lending group led by Bank of America.

Key Points: 
  • Atwell , a leading consulting, engineering, and construction services firm, has announced that it has secured a $200 million senior credit facility with a lending group led by Bank of America.
  • Also included in the lending group are U.S. Bank, TD Bank, and Old National Bank.
  • “Bank of America” and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names used by the Global Banking and Global Markets divisions of Bank of America Corporation.
  • Lending, derivatives, other commercial banking activities, and trading in certain financial instruments are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC.

UPCX Opens Applications for Wallet and DEX Beta Testing

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Singapore, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPCX recently announced that it has started accepting applications from users to participate in the closed beta testing of its Wallet and DEX.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPCX recently announced that it has started accepting applications from users to participate in the closed beta testing of its Wallet and DEX.
  • UPCX is committed to building a payment settlement system that can compete with existing financial institutions in terms of speed.
  • To ensure the security of user assets, UPCX is developing a hardware wallet and encryption algorithms designed to resist the threat of future quantum computers.
  • Especially suitable for payments and financial services, UPCX offers performance and scalability that exceed current market demands, comparable to credit cards and mobile payments.

Apex Shooting Center Retail Store Opens in Fort Lauderdale!!

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Friday, October 20, 2023

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Shooting Center has now opened its our 20,000sqft+ retail superstore featuring the largest selection of firearms and accessories in Southeast Florida.

Key Points: 
  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Shooting Center has now opened its our 20,000sqft+ retail superstore featuring the largest selection of firearms and accessories in Southeast Florida.
  • Apex has something for everyone!
  • From concealed carry guns to long range, precision rifles and everything in between.
  • Apex also offers optics, accessories, ammo and NFA items and a full gunsmith shop.

NeuroMetrix and the National Fibromyalgia Association to Collaborate to Improve the Quality of Life for People Living with Fibromyalgia

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Monday, October 2, 2023

WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroMetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NURO) announced that it has been selected as a Proud Sponsor of the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA).

Key Points: 
  • WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroMetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NURO) announced that it has been selected as a Proud Sponsor of the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA).
  • As a Proud Sponsor NeuroMetrix will support the NFA’s mission to provide education, support, and advocacy for people living with fibromyalgia and their loved ones.
  • “We are delighted to work with the National Fibromyalgia Association to further our mutual commitment to the fibromyalgia community,” said Shai N. Gozani, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of NeuroMetrix.
  • The sale, distribution, and use of Quell Fibromyalgia is restricted to prescription use in accordance with 21 CFR 801.109.

Architect Financial Technologies Launches US-Regulated Brokerage for Futures and Options with CFTC License and Expands Global Derivatives Offering

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Architect Financial Technologies, Inc. ("Architect" or "the Company") today announced its expansion into derivatives brokerage services after its subsidiary, Architect Financial Derivatives, LLC, received regulatory approval from the NFA to operate as an Independent Introducing Broker in CFTC-regulated derivatives. The Company's new brokerage will enable clients to trade the full range of listed derivatives products – futures, index options, futures options, trade-at-settlement futures, future spreads, and event contracts – on CFTC-registered exchanges. Architect will partner with US Futures Commission Merchants including Wedbush Securities, StoneX Financial Inc., and Straits Financial to provide related clearing services.

Key Points: 
  • Architect platform to offer clients low-latency, secure access to over twenty major global derivatives exchanges
    CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Architect Financial Technologies, Inc. ("Architect" or "the Company") today announced its expansion into derivatives brokerage services after its subsidiary, Architect Financial Derivatives, LLC, received regulatory approval from the NFA to operate as an Independent Introducing Broker in CFTC-regulated derivatives.
  • The Company's new brokerage will enable clients to trade the full range of listed derivatives products – futures, index options, futures options, trade-at-settlement futures, future spreads, and event contracts – on CFTC-registered exchanges.
  • Architect will partner with US Futures Commission Merchants including Wedbush Securities, StoneX Financial Inc., and Straits Financial to provide related clearing services.
  • Clients of Architect will access US derivatives markets through the Company's cross-asset, low-latency OMS/EMS/PMS and trading technology platform.

Schulich Finance Professors Organize Leading Finance Research Conference

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NFA conference – the largest and most prestigious finance research conference in Canada and one of the world’s best-known – will take place next month in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NFA conference – the largest and most prestigious finance research conference in Canada and one of the world’s best-known – will take place next month in Toronto.
  • The conference is being organized by two finance faculty members from York University’s Schulich School of Business.
  • Lilian Ng , Professor of Finance and Scotiabank Chair in International Finance at Schulich, and Yelena Larkin, Associate Professor of Finance, are the organizers of the event and also serve as co-vice-presidents on the NFA Board of Directors.
  • “We’re proud to co-organize Canada’s premier finance research conference and continue Schulich’s longstanding ties with the NFA,” said Professor Larkin.