Citing sectoral trends,
investment leaders from Franklin Equity Group explain why they think that trend is likely to continue in select industries.
We've reconvened our panel, comprising responsible
investment leaders from both sides of the Atlantic, to discuss some of the momentous developments from the past year, specific meetings to watch in 2018, and where the conversation is heading.
Not exact matches
In a statement,
leaders will ask the Commission «to examine the need and ways to screen
investments from third countries in strategic sectors, while fully respecting members states» competences,» a reference to national sovereignty on the issue.
OneTok was founded in 2011 by Ben Lilienthal and Jerry Norton, two «Voice over IP» industry
leaders, and have raised about $ 1.5 million in seed
investment from family and friends.
NADC is coordinating Wednesday's third annual Small - Business Lending and
Investment Summit, which will draw about 150 attendees, including
leaders from International Franchise Association, National Small Business Association, National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders and Small Business Investor Alliance.
More than 1,200 veterans representing every branch of the military sent a letter to House and Senate
leaders on February 12, saying that «strategic
investments in the State Department and USAID will be essential if we are to solidify our hard - fought gains and prevent other bad actors
from filling the void» around the world.
There student activists persuaded the school's chief
investment officer, David Swensen, a widely respected noncorrelated investing
leader, to partially divest Yale's $ 25.6 billion endowment
from the fossil fuel industry.
Our research shows that
investment budgets are too often based simply on levels in previous years, and too many
investment projects are turned down by junior managers, preventing top
leaders from even looking at all the available opportunities.
While Chinese
leaders recognize that it's imperative for their economy to shift
from an
investment and export model to one built around consumer spending, expect global economy to continue to lean on the U.S. consumer in 2016.
While petroleum will remain the primary economic engine for MENA for decades to come, experts say renewable energy is gaining substantial new interest and
investment from both government
leaders and private - sector energy firms across the region and beyond.
Our Government will continue making targeted
investments in science and innovation chains
from laboratory to market in order to position Canada as a
leader in the knowledge economy.
Its mantra of maximizing shareholder value is distracting companies and their
leaders from the innovation, strategic renewal, and
investment in the future that require their attention.
When it comes to President Donald Trump's constellation of foreign
investments, properties, and companies, much of the attention so far has been on his business's apparent violation of the Constitution's emoluments clause, which bars officeholders
from taking gifts
from foreign
leaders.
The 12 - member independent working group was comprised of senior
leaders from across Canada's financial services sector, including finance,
investment and capital formation sourced
from both public and private markets.
We are very proud to see a strong team in our
investment portfolio has won strong recognition and strategic support
from SBI, a global
leader in FinTech.»
The thought
leaders of the
investment world, such as the US endowments, invested money with individuals who had also raised significant capital of their own
from family and friends.
Analysis of global bond market sectors
from the
investment leaders of Putnam's Fixed Income group.
Private equity has moved
from being an exotic asset class for the thought
leaders of the
investment world to the mainstream.
This
investment from RBC will help these ambitious and talented entrepreneurs become global
leaders.»
They need them to help sell - in and up the concepts of marketing that require the
investment of dollars and the vote of confidence
from other
leaders outside the marketing discipline.
SANTA CLARA, CA, May 05, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX)-- CloudGenix, the software - defined wide area network (SD - WAN)
leader, secures $ 25 million in Series B funding led by Bain Capital Ventures and including additional
investments from Charles River Ventures and the Mayfield Fund.
Leaders from Toronto's startup and corporate innovation community will be celebrating the city's thriving tech ecosystem and showcasing it as a world - class destination for innovation, startups, talent, and
investment September 12 - 14th with Elevate Toronto Festival.
Partnership Accelerates Growth and Innovation for Sales and Marketing Technology
Leader VANCOUVER, WA, March 14, 2018 — DiscoverOrg, the leading sales and marketing intelligence provider, announced today that it has completed a strategic minority
investment by global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), along with additional
investment to come
from 22C Capital.
Gathering the top thought
leaders, CEO's,
investment professionals and retail investors
from around the world, the Silver and Gold Summit provides an unmatched opportunity for investors to get a behind the scenes look at how to make money investing in the resource industry.
Back in the United States, an abstention of direct
investment in the flexible office industry
from a global real estate
leader such as Blackstone coincides with a lack of of confidence for the country's political and economic future.
Investor Panel: Insights
from the leading strategic and financial investors in connected health Casper de Clercq, Partner, Norwest Venture Partners Wainwright Fishburn, Partner, Cooley LLP Lucian Iancovici,
Investment Manager, Qualcomm Ventures Maxwell Kahn, Managing Director, Merck GHI Fund Session
Leader: Julie Papanek, Canaan Partners
NEA's
investment strategy spans all stages of
investment from seed to fueling the growth of market
leaders.
Deciphering and understanding macro factors that impact the
investment world through unique, insightful and unbiased top - down analysis
from thought
leaders in the industry.
Christian Aid wants to see
leaders commit to making a big shift in the flow of global finance - away
from dirty energy sources like coal, and towards green
investment.»
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14, 2017 / PRNewswire / — RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ: RIBT)(NASDAQ: RIBTW)(«RBT» or «Company»), a global
leader in the production and marketing of value - added products derived
from rice bran, today announced that the Company has sold its contract manufacturing and packaging subsidiary, Healthy Natural, Inc., to an affiliate of Rosewood Private
Investments.
The poll promise, made in Shepparton with federal Opposition
Leader Bill Shorten, follows the Abbott government's rejection of a $ 25 million plea
from Coca - Cola Amatil, SPC Ardmona's parent company, for
investment in the plant.
-RRB-(the «Company» or «RBT» or «we»), a global
leader in the production and marketing of value added products derived
from rice bran, announced today that the Company has entered into a series of agreements as a result of which it no longer holds a membership interest in Nutra SA, thereby exiting its
investment in Nutra SA.
(NEW YORK, NY; August 10, 2015)--
Leaders from the technology, hospitality, and
investment industries will gather to discuss how their worlds are increasingly converging at the TechTable Summit on September 10th in New York.
Beverage Marketing Corporation provides beverage - related consulting, data and financial services to companies and suppliers around the globe, with clients ranging
from industry
leaders to emerging companies, industry suppliers, advisors and
investment firms.
A bid for Cubbie Station by a Chinese - dominated consortium, which was approved by the Foreign
Investment Review Board, prompted an outcry
from Nationals Senate
leader Barnaby Joyce and others in the party.
Another measure included in theSUCCESS Act is the Expanding Access to Capital for Entrepreneurial
Leaders (EXCEL) Act, which would modify the Small Business
Investment Company (SBIC) program to raise the amount of SBIC debt the Small Business Administration (SBA) can guarantee
from $ 3 billion to $ 4 billion.
ESD last year tried to direct $ 15 million
from the «transformative
investment fund,» a $ 400 million pot created in the 2015 - 16 budget by former Senate Republican
leader Dean Skelos, who left office after he was convicted of several federal felonies for trading official actions for payments to his son.
Seven unit
leaders, who manage pension - fund
investments, would get similarly generous salary hikes
from $ 157,000 to as much as $ 265,000.
The Industrial Development Agency's board of directors voted 14 - 1 in favor of a tax break and capital
investment package — despite criticism
from residents and elected
leaders who complained the local community was shut out of a deal they say poses environmental threats and only a promise of future jobs.
Dutchess County Legislature Minority
Leader Barbara Jeter - Jackson said, «This budget continues Dutchess County's focus on services for our youth and families — everything
from a $ 1.5 million
investment in supportive programming to protect our families and children, to our continued commitment for our countywide Sexual Assault Response Team and domestic violence advocacy.
The government is seeking increased aid and
investment in African agricultural production
from G8
leaders, as well as the establishment of an «early warning system for food supply».
«The men, women and children living in NYCHA housing deserve better than what they're getting
from their elected
leaders, and with the selection of an independent construction manager and a record $ 250 million state
investment, we will deliver the support needed for families to lead quality, healthy lives in New York City.»
At 2 p.m.,
leaders from SUNY campuses in the Capital Region hold an event to urge legislators to create a new
investment fund for SUNY and extend the NYSUNY 2020 program in the state budget, University Hall Atrium, UAlbany.
At 2 p.m.,
leaders from Agudath Israel of America and other advocates hold a news conference to discuss the Education
Investment Tax Credit, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, outside Senate lobby near the LCA Room, Albany.
The head of Norsk Titanium met with business
leaders from the region Monday to talk about the state - of - the - art technology and the $ 1 billion
investment in a new manufacturing plant and training facility at the old Clinton County Airport.
«The summit, which will also include presentations
from other
leaders and speakers will feature first - hand experiences and interactions
from government and business
leaders in the continent, while providing credible opportunities and encouraging foreign
investments.
From left, Rep. Nita Lowey, Rep. Peter King, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy joined other elected officials, labor
leaders and
investment bankers at a news conference in Manhattan to discuss the push for federal dollars for the state and region in the wake of superstorm Sandy.
The winners were then ranked for potential impact in Ireland by an international panel of
leaders from the
investment community, R&D experts in industry, and technology transfer people
from universities.
«The 64 [current and past] CTSA hubs include the nation's most experienced and creative senior investigators, and very large
investments and commitments
from their host institutions,» explains Harry Selker,
leader of the CTSAs at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, and chair of the Clinical Research Forum, an advocacy group in Washington, D.C., that represents the CTSAs.
Religious
leaders, notably the Pope and the Dalai Lama, have called for urgent action, and the divestment movement has pledges
from 400 organisations to move $ 2.6 tr
from fossil fuels to low carbon
investment.