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Nxera Pharma Appoints Experienced Senior Strategy Consultant Patrick Branch as Head of Business Development for Japan and APAC

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 3 April 2024 - Nxera Pharma (“Nxera” or “the Company”; TSE: 4565) – formerly known as Sosei Group or Sosei Heptares – today announces the appointment of Japan pharmaceutical sector expert, Mr. Patrick Branch, as Head of Business Development for Japan and the APAC region.

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  • Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 3 April 2024 - Nxera Pharma (“Nxera” or “the Company”; TSE: 4565) – formerly known as Sosei Group or Sosei Heptares – today announces the appointment of Japan pharmaceutical sector expert, Mr. Patrick Branch, as Head of Business Development for Japan and the APAC region.
  • Branch will join Nxera’s global Business Development team that is led by Dr. Marcus Messenger.
  • He will be based in Nxera’s Tokyo office and will oversee Japan and regional disease area strategy, search and evaluation, and transaction activities.
  • Chris Cargill, CEO and President of Nxera Pharma, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome Patrick to the business development team at Nxera.

World Renowned Banking and Financial Restructuring Team Joins Greenberg Traurig

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading banking, finance, and restructuring lawyer Kalyan "Kal" Das joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP along with Sharan Calay and Andrew Silverstein. They join from Seward & Kissel, where Das has spent over three decades and was head of its Global Bank and Institutional Finance & Restructuring Practice. He will be based in the New York, London, and Bridgehampton offices. Calay and Silverstein, also previously at Seward & Kissel for more than two decades, will be based in New York. They join as shareholders.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading banking, finance, and restructuring lawyer Kalyan "Kal" Das joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP along with Sharan Calay and Andrew Silverstein .
  • They join from Seward & Kissel, where Das has spent over three decades and was head of its Global Bank and Institutional Finance & Restructuring Practice.
  • We have known the lawyers at Greenberg Traurig for quite some time and our clients will benefit by working with the talented global team, leveraging the firm's resources around the world," Das said.
  • She represents clients from various industries such as banks, financial institutions, and businesses in both domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

Hyundai Motor Group and SOAS University of London Found New Research Centers for Developing Countries, Focusing on Africa

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Friday, October 20, 2023

SOAS University of London is one of the 17 colleges within the university and is renowned for its extensive studies of developing regions, especially Asia and Africa.

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  • SOAS University of London is one of the 17 colleges within the university and is renowned for its extensive studies of developing regions, especially Asia and Africa.
  • The newly formed Development Leadership Dialogue (DLD) Institute and the Centre for Sustainable Structural Transformation (CSST) will be established under SOAS University of London to facilitate collaboration with the Group.
  • Heung-Soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office, said, "Hyundai Motor Group has a clear vision of making progress for humanity.
  • Through this partnership, we hope to create opportunities to discuss and collaborate with African countries on ways to improve industries in Africa.

Hyundai Motor Group and SOAS University of London Found New Research Centers for Developing Countries, Focusing on Africa

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023

SOAS University of London is one of the 17 colleges within the university and is renowned for its extensive studies of developing regions, especially Asia and Africa.

Key Points: 
  • SOAS University of London is one of the 17 colleges within the university and is renowned for its extensive studies of developing regions, especially Asia and Africa.
  • The newly formed Development Leadership Dialogue (DLD) Institute and the Centre for Sustainable Structural Transformation (CSST) will be established under SOAS University of London to facilitate collaboration with the Group.
  • Heung-Soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office, said, "Hyundai Motor Group has a clear vision of making progress for humanity.
  • More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com .

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

SOAS and Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia, sign Memorandum of Understanding and host London International Arbitration Colloquium

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The London International Arbitration Colloquium is the first joint initiative between the parties taking place on 25thSeptember 2023.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

Asian International Arbitration Centre and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre sign MoU to promote best practice in arbitration

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Friday, September 22, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have yesterday (Thursday 21 September) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Kuala Lumpur, and SOAS University of London, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) have yesterday (Thursday 21 September) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance collaboration and promote best practice in alternative dispute resolution techniques, including arbitration.
  • The MoU will see the AIAC and SADRC further develop teaching and research activities in alternative dispute resolution in line with international best practice, to coordinate efforts to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution.
  • "We are delighted that today, the Asian International Arbitration Centre has formally agreed a MoU with SOAS University of London's prestigious new Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre.
  • In addition to arbitration, the two centres have committed to also promote Islamic arbitration, sports arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and domain name dispute resolution as alternative dispute resolution methods.

Ukraine recap: fallout from death of Yevgeny Prigozhin will be felt far beyond Moscow

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Where were you when you heard that Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s aircraft had crashed and he was presumed dead?

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  • Where were you when you heard that Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s aircraft had crashed and he was presumed dead?
  • Within minutes of the visuals emerging, journalists and other commentators were scrambling to reach conclusions: was it a bomb on board?
  • The Wagner Group boss had been travelling with colleagues from Moscow to St Petersburg: had he met with Vladimir Putin?
  • On the one hand Prigzhin’s death may have given anyone seeking to challenge the Russian president pause for thought.
  • Read more:
    Wagner Group: what Yevgeny Prigozhin's death means for stability in Africa

On and above the battlefield

    • About 30% of Ukraine is now thought to be contaminated by mines, which will take decades to clear.
    • And, tragically, this means the deaths and injuries will continue long after the shooting stops.
    • At present there are about 40 aircraft being made available by Denmark and the Netherlands and more are expected to follow.
    • Read more:
      Ukraine war: the implications of Moscow moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus

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F5 Safeguards Digital Services with New AI-Powered App and API Security Capabilities

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Specifically, new machine learning enhancements provide F5’s cloud security portfolio with advanced API endpoint discovery, anomaly detection, telemetry, and behavioral analysis.

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  • Specifically, new machine learning enhancements provide F5’s cloud security portfolio with advanced API endpoint discovery, anomaly detection, telemetry, and behavioral analysis.
  • F5 customers can now strengthen their security posture with a continuously improving analysis engine and unified policy enforcement.
  • These capabilities enable secure app-to-app communications through validated and monitored APIs, thereby reducing the time security teams spend correcting false positives and accelerating time-to-deployment for new services.
  • F5 offerings are firmly in step with organizations’ desire to deploy security capabilities in the public cloud and as-a-service.