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BlockEx and GB Capital Markets Inc. Partner to Open BlockExMarkets.com to US Accredited Investors

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Economy, Initial coin offering, Money, Finance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Icos, Investment banking, Bitcoin Suisse

Under the agreement, BlockEx will offer its technology to European Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs ) that want to access US accredited investors through GBCM, a FINRA- registered broker-dealer.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, BlockEx will offer its technology to European Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs ) that want to access US accredited investors through GBCM, a FINRA- registered broker-dealer.
  • Adam Leonard, CEO at BlockEx said: "We are delighted that the European market for ICOs and other digital asset tokens will now be open to US purchasers in a way that is compliant with US law.
  • Scott Rothman, President at GBCM, added: "Both GB Capital Markets and BlockEx believe that the market for digital assets should be well regulated, and we're happy to partner to bring this to the US."
  • About GB Capital Markets Inc.
    GB Capital Markets Inc. is an investment banking firm that primarily arranges financing (debt, equity and cryptocurrency) on behalf of its crypto and non-crypto clients and provides mergers and acquisitions services.

BlockEx and GB Capital Markets Inc. Partner to Open BlockExMarkets.com to US Accredited Investors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Economy, Initial coin offering, Money, Finance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Icos, Investment banking, Bitcoin Suisse

Under the agreement, BlockEx will offer its technology to European Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs ) that want to access US accredited investors through GBCM, a FINRA- registered broker-dealer.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, BlockEx will offer its technology to European Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs ) that want to access US accredited investors through GBCM, a FINRA- registered broker-dealer.
  • Adam Leonard, CEO at BlockEx said: "We are delighted that the European market for ICOs and other digital asset tokens will now be open to US purchasers in a way that is compliant with US law.
  • Scott Rothman, President at GBCM, added: "Both GB Capital Markets and BlockEx believe that the market for digital assets should be well regulated, and we're happy to partner to bring this to the US."
  • About GB Capital Markets Inc.
    GB Capital Markets Inc. is an investment banking firm that primarily arranges financing (debt, equity and cryptocurrency) on behalf of its crypto and non-crypto clients and provides mergers and acquisitions services.

Real-World Evidence Shows Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss in People Receiving Saxenda®

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Health, RTT, Diabetes, Obesity, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Cardiovascular disease, Weight loss, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Diabetes mellitus, Weight management, Management of obesity

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Key Points: 
  • [1],[2]
    This retrospective effectiveness study investigated the impact of Saxendatreatment in people with overweight and obesity across six weight management clinics in Canada.
  • "Weight loss of 5 to 10% can have significant health benefits, including reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
  • In this study we are seeing real-world evidence of people treated with Saxendaachieving clinically meaningful weight loss."
  • "It is great to see real-world evidence for Saxenda,demonstrating that people are experiencing the benefits of Saxendaseen in clinical trials."

IMD: The US Overtakes Hong Kong at First Place Among World's Most Competitive Economies

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Pearl River Delta, Geography of China, Hong Kong, South China, South China Sea, Economic efficiency, Geography of Asia, Subdivisions of China

The top five most competitive economies remain the same as the previous year but their order changes.

Key Points: 
  • The top five most competitive economies remain the same as the previous year but their order changes.
  • The United States returns to #1, followed by Hong Kong, Singapore, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
  • The return of the United States to the top is driven by its strength in economic performance (1st) and infrastructure (1st).
  • Hong Kong takes a somewhat different approach exploiting its government efficiency (1st) and business efficiency (1st).

The Stars Group Adds Portugal to Pokerstars Southern Europe Shared Player Pool

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Poker, Gambling, The Stars Group, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, European Poker Tour, North American Poker Tour, PokerStars, UK and Ireland Poker Tour, Online poker

The Stars Group Inc. today announced that PokerStars players in Portugal have joined the existing PokerStars shared player pool between France and Spain.

Key Points: 
  • The Stars Group Inc. today announced that PokerStars players in Portugal have joined the existing PokerStars shared player pool between France and Spain.
  • PokerStars.pt joined the shared player pool following a July 2017 agreement among regulators in Portugal, France, Spain and Italy to form an online poker compact in those countries.
  • Rafi Ashkenazi, Chief Executive Officer of The Stars Group, said: "Adding Portugal to France and Spain will expand the pool of players in Southern Europe.
  • The January launch of shared liquidity in France and Spain has already had a positive impact for PokerStars and its players.

The Stars Group Adds Portugal to Pokerstars Southern Europe Shared Player Pool

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Poker, Gambling, The Stars Group, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, European Poker Tour, North American Poker Tour, PokerStars, UK and Ireland Poker Tour, Online poker

The Stars Group Inc. today announced that PokerStars players in Portugal have joined the existing PokerStars shared player pool between France and Spain.

Key Points: 
  • The Stars Group Inc. today announced that PokerStars players in Portugal have joined the existing PokerStars shared player pool between France and Spain.
  • PokerStars.pt joined the shared player pool following a July 2017 agreement among regulators in Portugal, France, Spain and Italy to form an online poker compact in those countries.
  • Rafi Ashkenazi, Chief Executive Officer of The Stars Group, said: "Adding Portugal to France and Spain will expand the pool of players in Southern Europe.
  • The January launch of shared liquidity in France and Spain has already had a positive impact for PokerStars and its players.

Economic Recovery and Equity Rally Swell Public Sector Assets by $2.5tn, According to OMFIF Global Public Investor Report

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Pension fund, Pensions, Stock market, Investment, Draft:Fossums/sandbox/

The global economic recovery and upturn in equity markets boosted central bank, sovereign fund and public pension fund assets by $2.5tn in 2017 according to Global Public Investor, published annually by OMFIF, the London and Singapore-based think tank.

Key Points: 
  • The global economic recovery and upturn in equity markets boosted central bank, sovereign fund and public pension fund assets by $2.5tn in 2017 according to Global Public Investor, published annually by OMFIF, the London and Singapore-based think tank.
  • GPI assets grew across all types and all continents, with one exception: there was a $32bn decline in Middle East central bank holdings.
  • The largest percentage increase in assets was among European public investors, whose holdings rose by $7.6tn, 12% higher than the previous year.
  • The Swiss National Bank added $133bn, bringing its total assets to $812bn, 20% higher than the year before.

Economic Recovery and Equity Rally Swell Public Sector Assets by $2.5tn, According to OMFIF Global Public Investor Report

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Pension fund, Pensions, Stock market, Investment, Draft:Fossums/sandbox/

The global economic recovery and upturn in equity markets boosted central bank, sovereign fund and public pension fund assets by $2.5tn in 2017 according to Global Public Investor, published annually by OMFIF, the London and Singapore-based think tank.

Key Points: 
  • The global economic recovery and upturn in equity markets boosted central bank, sovereign fund and public pension fund assets by $2.5tn in 2017 according to Global Public Investor, published annually by OMFIF, the London and Singapore-based think tank.
  • GPI assets grew across all types and all continents, with one exception: there was a $32bn decline in Middle East central bank holdings.
  • The largest percentage increase in assets was among European public investors, whose holdings rose by $7.6tn, 12% higher than the previous year.
  • The Swiss National Bank added $133bn, bringing its total assets to $812bn, 20% higher than the year before.

Baltic Yachts: Pink Gin Sailing Yacht of the Year at World Superyacht Awards

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Boating, Yachting, Baltic Yachts, Yacht, A, Watercraft

The Baltic 175 Pink Gin, the world's largest carbon fibre sloop, has been voted the Sailing Yacht of the Year at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Baltic 175 Pink Gin, the world's largest carbon fibre sloop, has been voted the Sailing Yacht of the Year at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards 2018.
  • Pink Gin follows in the wake of multi-award winning Baltic Yachts Inukshuk, WinWin, Nikata and My Song.
  • Mark Tucker of Design Unlimited commented: "We are delighted that Pink Gin has been judged Sailing Yacht of the Year.
  • Baltic 175 Pink Gin is a prime example of what can be achieved by Baltic Yachts using advanced composites and highly-refined engineering solutions.

Baltic Yachts: Pink Gin Sailing Yacht of the Year at World Superyacht Awards

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Boating, Yachting, Baltic Yachts, Yacht, A, Watercraft

The Baltic 175 Pink Gin, the world's largest carbon fibre sloop, has been voted the Sailing Yacht of the Year at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Baltic 175 Pink Gin, the world's largest carbon fibre sloop, has been voted the Sailing Yacht of the Year at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards 2018.
  • Pink Gin follows in the wake of multi-award winning Baltic Yachts Inukshuk, WinWin, Nikata and My Song.
  • Mark Tucker of Design Unlimited commented: "We are delighted that Pink Gin has been judged Sailing Yacht of the Year.
  • Baltic 175 Pink Gin is a prime example of what can be achieved by Baltic Yachts using advanced composites and highly-refined engineering solutions.