MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Norilsk Nickel Group (Nornickel), the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, announced that the Global Palladium Fund (GPF), founded by Nornickel, has launched Exchange Traded Commodities (ETC) for nickel and copper on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) giving markets unique access to low-cost base…
AIDA Cruises will sail new world cruise
ROSTOCK, GERMANY: AIDA Cruises today announced that AIDAsol will sail its first world cruise in winter 2022-2023, a 117-day adventure that includes rounding Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope and visiting destinations such as Glacier Alley, Tierra del Fuego, Mauritius, Cape Town and New Year’s Eve in Sydney. In addition to popular destinations, AIDAsol will…
Claes Poulsen appointed CEO of Otiga Group
OSLO, Norway: Hilde Lekven is today resigning from her position as CEO of Otiga Group after four years in the position. Hilde Lekven moves to a new position in the Adolfsen system. Claes Poulsen will be appointed as the new CEO of the group with immediate effect. Claes Poulsen has been employed as CFO in…
Valeo and Navya step up collaboration in the field of autonomous shuttles
PARIS, FRANCE: Valeo and Navya have decided to step up their technological and industrial collaboration in the field of autonomous shuttles, a news release said. The Navya shuttles (180 units sold as at December 31, 2020) which are operated worldwide are already equipped with Valeo technologies. The aim is to ramp up the Research and…
Wise plans IPO on London Stock Exchange
LONDON, UK: Wise, the global technology company, is considering applying for admission by way of a direct listing of the shares to the standard listing segment of the Official List of the FCA and to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Kristo Käärmann, CEO and co-founder of Wise, said: “Wise is…
IDEX Biometrics enabling smart cards to be issued by China Construction Bank
OSLO, NORWAY: IDEX Biometrics ASA, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, announced China Construction Bank (CCB has expanded certain “digital renminbi” trials to include the issuance of smart cards that are secured by IDEX Biometrics fingerprint sensors and biometric software. These smart cards will serve as digital “hard wallets” for participants…
Power Metal Resources agrees to acquire two exploration blocks in Nevada USA
LONDON, UK: Power Metal Resources PLC executed an agreement to acquire two exploration properties in Nevada USA. The projects include the Garfield Gold-Copper Project and the Stonewall Gold Project, acquired outright from London quoted Sunrise Resources plc (LON:SRES). The Properties will be acquired by a Nevada limited liability new company which will be the wholly…
Seraphine Group plc intends IPO on London Stock Exchange
LONDON, UK: Seraphine Group plc, a newly incorporated company to be inserted as the ultimate holding company of the Group is considering an initial public offering. The Group is considering applying for the admission of the shares to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the FCA and to trading on the London…
Kingswood Holdings agrees to acquire Admiral Wealth Management for £4.0 million
LONDON, UK: Kingswood Holdings Limited has agreed to acquire Admiral Wealth Management Limited, a Chartered Financial Planning firm based in North Lincolnshire. Following regulatory approval, the business will be acquired for a cash consideration of £4.0 million, payable over a 2-year period. £2.0 million will be paid at closing and the balance paid on a…
Richard Buery Jr. appointed new Chief Executive Officer of Robin Hood
NEW YORK: Robin Hood announced Richard Buery Jr. will be leading the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2021. Buery will bring extensive experience in nonprofit and civic leadership to Robin Hood, after serving in leadership roles with Robin Hood partners like Achievement First and Children’s Aid, and as a Deputy Mayor…
VINCI gets €491 million contract from United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
PARIS, FRANCE: VINCI Facilities UK Ltd (a VINCI Construction subsidiary based in the United Kingdom) has been awarded a €491 million contract covering hard facilities management, grounds maintenance and capital works for the Ministry of Defence’s built estate across the south-east of the United Kingdom, a news release said. This seven-year contract is worth €491…
Spacetalk commences selling through Woolworths Mobile
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Spacetalk Ltd. (ASX: SPA), developer of innovative technologies that keep families safe and connected, announced the commencement of sales of Spacetalk smartphone watches through Woolworths Mobile. Woolworths Mobile is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and the flagship retail telecommunications offering of the Woolworths Group. As an MVNO, Woolworths Mobile uses parts of…