LONDON, UK: Vodafone Group Plc announced today the appointment of Luka Mucic as Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Director of Vodafone, effective from 1 September 2023. Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group Chief Executive said: “I am thrilled that Luka will be joining the Vodafone team. He has a strong track record of international…
Ecora buys royalty over Chilean copper project for $20m
LONDON, UK: Ecora, a global mining royalty company, has announced the acquisition of a 0.25% royalty over the open pit of the Vizcachitas copper project in Chile, for $20 million. Vizcachitas is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper projects, owned by Los Andes Copper Ltd. The deal adds to Ecora’s portfolio of copper royalties,…
Trackwise Designs launches sale process for the business and updates on SCL sale process
LONDON, UK: Trackwise Designs plc (AIM: TWD), a leading manufacturer of specialist products using printed circuit technology, has announced the launch of a sale process for the business, following the loss of a major contract opportunity with a Tier-1 supplier. The company said that it had been working with the Tier-1 supplier for more than…
3i Infrastructure to sell its 25% stake in Attero for €215 million
LONDON, UK: 3i Infrastructure plc intends to sell its c.25% stake in Attero, one of the largest waste treatment and recycling companies in the Netherlands, to Ardian Infrastructure. Ardian Infrastructure intends to purchase 100% of Attero from 3i Infrastructure and its co-investors (funds managed by DWS (c.50%), and other funds managed by 3i Investments plc…
Inland Homes appoints new CEO and announces acquisition of NorthCountry Homes
LONDON, UK: Inland Homes plc (AIM: INL), the brownfield developer, housebuilder and partnership housing company with a focus on the South and South East of England, has announced the appointment of Jolyon Harrison as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jolyon has over 50 years of house building experience, including as CEO of MJ Gleeson…
Ørsted divests its remaining 25 % share of London Array for GBP 717 million
LONDON, UK: Ørsted has signed an agreement with funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, a global specialist asset manager focusing on renewable energy infrastructure assets, to divest its remaining 25 % minority interest in the London Array Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. The total value of the transaction is GBP 717 million (DKK 6.17 billion)….
Astrocast and Airbus extend partnership to boost satellite IoT technology
OSLO, NORWAY: Astrocast, a leading satellite IoT operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), a global leader in the aerospace industry. The partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology, and to provide the most reliable and cost-effective SatIoT solutions to customers. The…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on July 24, 2023
LONDON: The latest exchange rates for GBP against major currencies such as USD, EUR, JPY, AUD and more. Stay up-to-date on the latest fluctuations and trends in the GBP-exchange market. According to www.exchangerates.org.uk: GBP-EUR 1.1575 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.287 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.0862 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.9123 Pounds to Australian…
KOC’s Project Of Visual Flame Detection Systems
The installation of a CCTV visual flame detection system for the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) pipeline from NTF to North Pier has been successfully finished, according to Aesthetix. Aesthetix employed their knowledge to offer the project’s most practical and effective solution. The project’s scope included intricate redundancy requirements, alarm monitoring, and analogue 0-20 mA signals…
4 Tips to Help You Avoid a Debt Trap
Payday loans are a quick and easy fix when you’re in a financial emergency. However, if you’re already short on money, continuously taking out payday loans can lead to a never-ending debt cycle. In this article, we’ll discuss strategies to help you avoid getting into a debt trap and alternative solutions to your financial challenges….
The ITIN Program: A Path to Homeownership for Individuals without a Social Security Number
For individuals living in the United States who do not have a Social Security number, accessing traditional mortgage financing can seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, there is a program specifically designed to address this issue—the ITIN program. The ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) program allows individuals without a Social Security number to apply for…
Asia Dragon Trust evaluate merger with abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust
LONDON, UK: Asia Dragon Trust plc (DGN), a UK-based investment trust focused on Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) markets, has announced a proposed merger with abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc (ABD), another UK-based investment trust with a similar investment objective and strategy. The merger, which is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, will create a larger…