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Foundation Calls for Input on Research Priorities and Letters of Intent for Early Scoping Grants

NEW YORK-Wednesday, November 29th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is launching two online processes to inform and guide the Foundation’s long-term research initiatives. The first is a public comment period to solicit input on research priorities. The second is a call for letters of intent for early scoping grants that will help assess areas of research with the greatest potential to accelerate the end of smoking. Researchers, policy makers, smokers and others with relevant experience or expertise are invited to contribute.

“We encourage everyone with an interest in reducing death and disease from smoking to share informed opinions and creative suggestions on where we should focus our research efforts,” said Dr. Derek Yach, president of the Foundation for a Smoke Free World. “In particular, we are ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global is proud to announce its collaboration with East African Law Chambers, a leading legal and tax firm in Tanzania. The establishment of a Collaboration Agreement with East African Law Chambers demonstrates Andersen’s growth in Africa and furthers its ability to provide seamless service in the region. Tanzania is Andersen Global’s fifth location in Africa.

The team at East African Law Chambers is led by Managing Partner, Stella Ndikimi. “Working with professionals who share our values is essential. Our team is energetic, vibrant, and committed to meeting the needs of our clients by providing top quality service and solutions, and we identified these features in the Andersen team as well,” remarked Stella Ndikimi. “We look forward to collaborating with Andersen Global and delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients throughout Africa and beyond.& ... Read more »

WARSAW, Poland -Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JSE listed Echo Polska Properties (EPP) today announced the acquisition of 12 major shopping centres and retail parks (M1 portfolio) in three tranches over the next three years. The acquisition from a consortium (owned 25% by Redefine Properties), totals €692 million and forms part of a larger 28 property portfolio that has been acquired by the consortium. Upon completion of the transaction in mid-2020, EPP’s portfolio will comprise at least 27 modern shopping centers comprising almost 1 million square metres GLA.

The M1 portfolio comprises 12 dominant retail properties with a total of 446,500 m² GLA and over 620 stores situated in densely populated catchments which are complementary to EPP’s existing assets:

    Eight M1 regional shopping centres with GLA ranging from 30,000 m² to 55,000 m² which attract more than 40 million annual visitors ... Read more »

HONG KONG -Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MultiBank Exchange Group (“MultiBank Group”) announced today that is has secured the German Financial Regulator’s approval to acquire 100% shares of MEX Asset Management GmbH and is now in the process of establishing its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The new European headquarter of MultiBank Group in Frankfurt has been planned since early 2017, and will have a particular focus on the DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), offering a unique suite of financial services and innovative products.

Commencing early 2017, MultiBank Group has concentrated its efforts and resources to increase its regulatory status and expand into Europe and other jurisdictions. The regulatory expansion resulted in the addition of new licenses through MEX Asset Management GmbH in Germany (regulated by BaFin), MultiBank FX International in the British Virgin Islands (regulated b ... Read more »