Daily Archives: 20, January 2025

Schroders Solutions Secures £170 Million Fiduciary Management Mandate with RNIB Retirement Benefits Scheme

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Solutions has been awarded a £170 million Fiduciary Management mandate by the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s (RNIB) Retirement Benefits Scheme after a competitive tender. The bespoke solution integrates ESG factors, including the exclusion of tobacco … Read the full press release

HD KSOE’s Vacuum-Insulated Tank Receives AiP from DNV, Advancing Large-Scale Liquefied Hydrogen Storage

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its innovative vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen (LH2) tank, marking a significant advancement in hydrogen storage solutions. This development is vital … Read the full press release

University of Exeter’s New Algorithm Enhances Early Cancer Detection through Blood Test Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has developed a new algorithm for interpreting blood test results, helping GPs detect potential cancer warning signs earlier, particularly through variations in platelet count. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter and Ain Shams University Launch First Russell Group Branch Campus in Africa

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has formed a transformative partnership with Ain Shams University in Cairo to establish the first-ever Russell Group branch campus in Africa. This collaboration will offer globally accredited programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and … Read the full press release

PUMA Brings Sneaker Culture to Paris Fashion Week with Bold Event Celebrating Iconic Designs

(IN BRIEF) PUMA is set to host a groundbreaking and immersive experience at Paris Fashion Week, featuring four days of exclusive previews, custom workshops, exhibitions, and after-parties. The event, which highlights iconic PUMA silhouettes and new collaborations, is centered around … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Expands Engineering Workforce in Czech Republic with Acquisition of 200 McDermott Employees

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger is expanding its engineering operations in the Czech Republic by integrating approximately 200 McDermott employees from the Brno office into its Bilfinger Engineering & Maintenance Central Eastern Europe (Bilfinger E&M CEE) division, effective December 31, 2024. This … Read the full press release

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Wins Industrial Service Medal at South Korean Foreign Company Day

(IN BRIEF) Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, part of the Busch Group, received the Industrial Service Medal at South Korean Foreign Company Day, an event honoring companies contributing to the country’s economic development. The award recognized Pfeiffer’s A4 series production line of … Read the full press release

KfW Analysis: Term ‘Start-Up’ Becoming Broadly Applied in Germany, Extending Beyond Traditional Definitions

(IN BRIEF) In Germany, a significant portion of business founders, including freelancers and sole traders, describe their ventures as start-ups, a term that has become increasingly broad in its usage. While traditional definitions of a start-up, such as those outlined … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Paul Johnson as Head of Equities for Asia Pacific to Drive Growth and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Paul Johnson as the new Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, where he will lead the bank’s equities business in the region, focusing on Equity Derivatives, Equity-linked Financing, Electronic Trading, and Prime Services. Johnson will … Read the full press release

Hexagon Appoints Anders Svensson as New President and CEO, Succeeding Norbert Hanke

(IN BRIEF) Anders Svensson has been appointed as Hexagon’s new President and CEO, set to take office by July 2025. He will succeed Norbert Hanke, who will continue as interim President and CEO until then. Svensson brings a wealth of … Read the full press release

Logicor Enhances Azambuja Logistics Hub in Portugal with 10,000 sqm Expansion and Sustainable Features

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed a 10,000 sqm expansion of its logistics platform in Azambuja, increasing the facility’s total size to 85,000 sqm GLA. Located in Greater Lisbon, near the A1 highway, the expanded site now includes office space and … Read the full press release