OSLO: Zwipe AS, a leading biometric fintech company, and IDEX Biometrics have signed an agreement that will see Zwipe combining IDEX Biometrics sensor products with the Zwipe Pay ONE platform to enable a complete system solution for biometric payment cards. Zwipe Pay ONE is a technology platform based on a single-chip biometric secure element with…
Graph Blockchain applauds Datametrex for their response to Covid-19 pandemic
TORONTO: Graph Blockchain Inc. applauds Datametrex Limited for securing the rights to import COVID-19 detection kit into Canada and other countries around the globe. Datametrex, a minority shareholder of Graph Blockchain, is currently working with Health Canada to have the approval of these kits fast-tracked. President & COO, Christian Scovenna added: “On behalf of the…
Future Plc completes acquisition of TI Media
LONDON: Future plc, the global platform for specialist media, has completed the acquisition of TI Media, which was announced on 30 October 2019 and was conditional upon clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). TI Media is a UK-based, print-led consumer magazine and digital publisher with deep industry heritage and a portfolio that incorporates…
Paul Donovan appointed Chief Executive Officer of Arqiva Group
LONDON: Arqiva Group Ltd announced that Paul Donovan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Arqiva is a leading UK communications infrastructure and media services provider dedicated to connecting people and devices wherever they are through the delivery of TV, radio, mobile and machine-to-machine data services. Paul Donovan has over twenty years’ experience…
Litigation Capital reports conclusion of joint venture arrangement with Vannin
LONDON: Litigation Capital Management Limited, a leading international provider of disputes financing solutions, announces the conclusion of its Joint Venture Arrangement with Vannin Capital Limited and associated profit of A$2.45 million. In 2013, LCM entered into a JVA with Vannin. That JVA involved LCM sourcing, negotiating and managing through to completion various litigation finance investments,…
Gfinity to operate inaugural ePremier League Invitational Tournament
LONDON: Gfinity plc, an esports and gaming solutions provider, has been appointed to operate the inaugural ePremier League (ePL) Invitational tournament. The knockout tournament taking place this week will see Premier League footballers representing their clubs and playing EA Sports FIFA 20, with a live final to be aired on Sky Sports on Saturday 25…
Zenith to acquire Sidi El Kilani from KUFPEC for $0.5mn
LONDON: Zenith Energy Ltd., an oil & gas production company focused on pursuing African development opportunities, announced that its newly created wholly owned subsidiary Zenith Energy Netherlands B.V. has signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement with KUFPEC (Tunisia) Limited for the acquisition of a working interest in the North Kairouan permit and the Sidi…
SGX enhances business processes and encourages greater use of online services amid COVID-19
SINGAPORE: To ensure public health and safety amid COVID-19, Singapore Exchange (SGX) will close The Central Depository (CDP) Customer Service Centre from 18 April 2020 until further notice. SGX will also refine its processes to cater to the new operating environment, and similarly encourages customers to increase the use of online services. This is in…
Avalon Blockchain changes name to WSM Ventures
VANCOUVER: WSM Ventures Corp. announces that it has changed its name from “Avalon Blockchain Inc.” to “WSM Ventures Corp.” In connection with the change of name, it is anticipated that trading in the common shares of the Company will resume on the Canadian Securities Exchange at the open of markets on April 20, 2020 under…
SpectrumOne AB completes acquisition of Cloud Explorers
OSLO, NORWAY: SpectrumOne AB (publ) has completed the acquisition of Cloud Explorers AS. Furthermore, SpectrumOne has entered a guarantee commitment of approximately SEK 25 million, as previously communicated, with Jörns Bullmarknad AB. Lastly, the board informs regarding an updated preliminary timeline for the planned rights issue and directed issue of units and exercise period of…
Lianhua Qingwen capsule approved as an additional indication of COVID-19
SHIJIAZHUANG: On April 14, 2020, Yiling Pharmaceutical announced that Yiling Pharmaceutical and its subsidiary Beijing Yiling Pharmaceutical had received the approval document of drug supplement application concerning the application for new indications of Lianhua Qingwen capsules and Lianhua Qingwen granules issued by State Drug Administration. Lianhua Qingwen capsule and Lianhua Qingwen granules were approved to…
VR Education signs partnership agreement with VictoryXR
LONDON: VR Education, a leading virtual reality (VR) technology company focused on the education and enterprise training space, has signed a partnership agreement with US-based VictoryXR, a world leader in VR and augmented reality (AR) content creation for schools and education, for the use of the Group’s ENGAGE platform. VictoryXR specialises in US-based science curriculum…