LONDON, UK: Physiomics plc, the consultancy using mathematical models to support the development of drug treatment regimens and personalised medicine solutions, announced that Hayley Close has today joined the Company as Head of Business Development. Hayley holds a degree in Biomedical Science from University College London and joins us from Fusion Antibodies plc where she…
New Genedrive system readied for Antibiotic Induced Hearing Loss launch
LONDON, UK: genedrive plc, the near patient molecular diagnostics company, provides an update on a new Genedrive® system platform which has been designed for the upcoming launch of the Genedrive® MT-RNR1 assay, used for the detection of Antibiotic Induced Hearing Loss (“AIHL”) in newborns. The Genedrive® MT-RNR1 assay targets the m.1555A>G mutation genotype. If a…
Belluscura supports rationale for wider oxygen use
LONDON, U.K: Belluscura plc, a leading medical device developer focused on lightweight and portable oxygen enrichment technology, welcomes the recent statement issued by the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) on the rationale for home use of oxygen coverage beyond cluser headacheds. In response to the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed decision on the appropriate…
Alytic and Arctic Securities enter green energy partnership
ARENDAL, NORWAY: Alytic AS, a subsidiary of Arendals Fossekompani ASA has acquired a majority stake in Greenfact AS, a European company within green energy data and analysis. In a transaction recently signed, Alytic AS has secured 60 per cent of the shares in Greenfact AS. The remaining 40 per cent are owned by Arctic Securities…
Blackfinch Renewable evaluates £300mn IPO on London Stock Exchange
LONDON, UK: Blackfinch Renewable European Income Trust plc (BRET), a new closed-end investment trust established to invest in a diversified portfolio of mixed renewable energy infrastructure assets in Europe, announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on London Stock Exchange to raise up to £300 million by way of a placing, offer…
Naspers’ PayU Payments to buy BillDesk for $4.7bn
LONDON, UK: PayU Payments Private Limited (PayU), a subsidiary of Prosus N.V, has entered into an agreement with the existing shareholders of IndiaIdeas.com Limited (BillDesk) to acquire 100% of the equity in BillDesk. The purchase consideration is INR 345bn (c. US$4.7 bn) on a cash-free, debt-free basis and subject to a normalised level of working…
Storebrand acquires Danish real estate manager Capital Investment
LYSAKER, NORWAY: Storebrand ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Capital Investment, a Danish real estate asset manager and investment advisory headquartered in Copenhagen, a news release said. The acquisition of Capital Investment is in line with the strategy presented at Storebrand’s Capital Markets Day in 2018 and reiterated in 2020; to look for…
MRHB DeFi and Coinsbit India to launch Halal Crypto
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: The world’s first halal DeFi ecosystem MRHB DeFi is collaborating with leading Indian cryptocurrency trading platform Coinsbit to bring crypto-asset opportunities to India’s huge population of 200 million Muslims, driving further participation in the blockchain economy. MRHB DeFi’s vision of an inclusive crypto-verse, follows Islamic ethical finance principles but is suitable for those…
AmCham Bahrain elects new board and officers
MANAMA, BAHRAIN: The American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain) announced the successful election of its Board Officers following its recent election of Board Directors at its virtually held Annual General Meeting. Commenting on the new appointments, Mr. Qays H. Zu’bi, who was unanimously re-elected for a new 2-year term, stated, “I am honored…
Jennifer Chow appointed CEO & MD of Chimeric Therapeutics
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Chimeric Therapeutics announced the appointment of current Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Chow, as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Ms Chow has been Chief Operating Officer of Chimeric Therapeutics since November 2020. Prior to joining Chimeric, Ms Chow was Head of Global Marketing, Analytics and Commercial Operations at leading global CAR T company…
Cancer diagnostics business, Pacific Edge to dual list on ASX
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: Cancer diagnostics business, Pacific Edge Limited (PEB) will lodge an application with the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to dual list as a Foreign Exempt Entity. Subject to the ASX accepting the application, PEB expects to be dual-listed on the ASX by the end of September 2021. Pacific Edge intends to maintain its…
Refining NZ agrees Marsden Point import terminal operation price
AUCKLAND: Refining NZ confirmed that it has now reached in-principle agreement with Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited on key commercial terms including price for a potential import terminal operation at Marsden Point. This means Refining NZ now has the agreement of all three of its existing refinery customers, with similar agreements having been reached with…