Octave, a San Francisco-based company that specializes in outcomes-focused behavioral health care, has raised $52 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Cigna Ventures, Novo Holdings, and Avidity Partners, and included participation from existing investors Health Velocity Capital, Greycroft Partners, Felicis Ventures, Company Ventures, and Obvious Ventures. With this latest funding, Octave…
IMCD expands presence in Southeast Asia with acquisition of Brylchem Group
AMSTERDAM: IMCD N.V. , a global leader in the distribution, formulation, and provision of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has announced its agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Brylchem Pte Ltd, Chemipac Pte Ltd, and CMS Marketing Trading Co., Ltd in Vietnam, collectively known as the Brylchem Group. This strategic acquisition further strengthens IMCD’s…
Suncorp reaffirms commitment to Queensland with $25 million investment package
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Suncorp Group Limited today reaffirmed its commitment to Queensland through a significant jobs and investment package agreed with the Queensland Government as part of the sale of Suncorp Bank to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) (the Proposed Transaction). The package includes: Suncorp Group Chairman Christine McLoughlin, AM said Suncorp had…
Currys considers options for Greek business Kotsovolos to maximize value
Currys, a leading electrical retailer, has announced its plans to explore strategic options for its Greek business, Kotsovolos. The company believes that Kotsovolos, which also has a growing presence in Cyprus, is a strong and profitable enterprise with a highly recognized brand, a unified ecommerce platform, and a diverse range of products and services. Despite…
Offshore wind giants Cadeler and Eneti merge to create largest installation company
OSLO, NORWAY: Cadeler A/S and Eneti Inc, two of the largest offshore wind turbine and foundation installation companies, have announced a merger that will create the largest company in the industry. The combined company will have a fleet of 10 vessels, including the two largest wind turbine installation vessels in the world. The merger is…
Jcurve Solutions CEO, Stephen Canning, resigns; successor to be appointed soon
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Jcurve Solutions Limited (ASX: JCS), the business transformation technology company, announced today that its CEO, Stephen Canning, has resigned after over 8 years with the company. The Board has activated its succession plan and expects to appoint a new Chief Executive in the near future. With a potential six-month notice period, Stephen is…
Next Science appoints Harry Thomas Hall, IV as new CEO
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Next Science Limited (ASX: NXS), a leading medical technology company dedicated to combating biofilm-based infections in human health, has announced the appointment of Harry Thomas Hall, IV, widely known as “I.V.,” as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). I.V. will assume the role of CEO on July 10, 2023. To…
ANZ to establish major tech hub in Brisbane as part of Suncorp bank acquisition
LONDON, UK: ANZ has announced the execution of an implementation agreement with the Queensland Government, marking a crucial step in its plan to acquire Suncorp Bank. The agreement outlines ANZ’s commitment to establishing a major tech hub in Brisbane, aimed at bolstering the state’s tech sector and creating career opportunities for Queenslanders while enhancing innovation…
OnTheMarket launches Your Property Services to empower estate agents
LONDON, UK: OnTheMarket plc (AIM: OTMP), the agent-owned company behind onthemarket.com, has introduced a new service called Your Property Services (YPS), aimed at helping estate agents boost their revenue and secure more instructions for valuations. Your Property Services (YPS) functions as a sales and lettings data nurturing service, providing a dedicated team of specialists who…
Ms Karin Kersten appointed CEO of ASA International Group
LONDON, UK: ASA International Group, one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions, announced the appointment of Ms Karin Kersten as CEO of the Group as of 15 June 2023. In line with the announcement by the Company on 24 February 2023, Mr. Dirk Brouwer, Co-Founder of ASA International stepped into a new role as…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on June 16, 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 1.1686 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.279 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.049 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.8565 Pounds to Australian…
How to Consolidate Student Loans: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you have multiple student loans, you might be wondering if consolidating them could make your life easier. Consolidating student loans means combining them into one new loan, which can simplify your payments and potentially lower your interest rate. However, consolidation is not always the best option for everyone, and there are some important factors…