Did you forget to file your taxes in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit? If so, you might be missing out on a big chunk of money from the IRS. The good news is that you still have time to file your 2019 federal tax return and claim your refund. But you have to act…
How to Develop an Effective Brand Strategy: Key Steps and Insights
Are you an entrepreneur or business owner aiming to create a strong, recognizable brand? With the overwhelming range of information available on the web, it can be hard to know where to start. Fortunately, you don’t have to jump into designing your logo and purchasing a website hosting software right away. Having an effective brand…
Cyclone Metals sells non-core gold assets in Australia and New Zealand for $4m
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Cyclone Metals Limited (ASX: CLE), a mineral exploration and development company, has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet for the sale of its non-core gold assets in Australia and New Zealand to Moosh Moosh Limited (Moosh), a BVI registered company. The sale includes 100% interest in the Nickol River…
Smart Parking acquires German parking management company for $2m
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Smart Parking Limited (ASX:SPZ), a leading provider of parking technology and management solutions, has announced that it has acquired Parklnnovation GmbH (PI), a German parking management company, for $2m. PI, founded in 2016, manages 46 manually operated parking sites in Germany, mainly in the retail and leisure sectors. Smart Parking said that the…
Cradle Resource acquires geothermal companies to become Australia’s leader in renewable energy
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Cradle Resource, a mineral exploration and development company, has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Volt Geothermal Pty Ltd and Within Energy Pty Ltd, two companies focused on geothermal energy projects in Australia. The acquisition, which is subject to shareholder approval and other customary conditions, will mark Cradle…
Air France-KLM secures €500m financing from Apollo for maintenance activity
PARIS, FRANCE: Air France-KLM, the Franco-Dutch airline group, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Apollo Global Management, a US private equity firm, to raise €500m in quasi-equity financing for its maintenance activity. The financing will be provided by Apollo-managed funds and entities, which will subscribe to perpetual bonds issued by a…
XPS Pensions Group sells National Pensions Trust to SEI for £42.5 million
LONDON, UK: XPS Pensions Group plc, a leading UK pensions consultancy and administration firm, has announced that it has agreed to sell its National Pensions Trust (NPT) business to SEI, a global provider of investment management and technology solutions, for up to £42.5m. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will create a strategic…
Molecular Energies sells stake in ATOME for £800k
LONDON, UK: Molecular Energies PLC (AIM: MEN), the international energy company, has announced that it has sold 800,000 ordinary shares in ATOME Energy PLC (AIM: ATE), a green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertiliser company, for £800,000. The sale, which was completed on 14 July 2023, represents a 2% stake in ATOME and a gain of £800,000…
Helios acquires Chorlton Underwriting for £2m
LONDON, UK: Helios, a leading provider of insurance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Chorlton Underwriting Limited, a specialist underwriter of niche and non-standard risks, for £2m. The deal, which was completed on 13 July 2023, is part of Helios’ strategy to increase its underwriting capacity and diversify its product portfolio. Helios paid £1.8m in…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on July 14, 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 1.1688 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.3118 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.0515 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.9049 Pounds to Australian…
How to use your iPhone as a contactless card reader with Apple Pay’s new Tap to Pay feature
UK Apple Pay users can now turn their smartphones into contactless card readers for the first time, thanks to the new Tap to Pay feature. The feature, which was already available in the US, uses NFC technology and lets you accept payments from other Apple Pay users or contactless cards within compatible apps. You don’t…
eBay acquires Certilogo, a digital ID and authentication provider for fashion goods
eBay Inc., a global commerce leader, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Certilogo, a company that provides AI-powered digital IDs and authentication for apparel and fashion goods. Certilogo, based in Milan, uses digital technology to help brands and designers manage the lifecycle of their garments, and to help consumers engage with their favorite…