FTF News announces that Murex is among the top systems in the prestigious 2018 Awards PARIS-Tuesday 3 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Murex, an industry leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets, has been recognized as the Software Solution of the Year in the 2018 FTF News Technology Innovation Awards. From a competitive group of top technology vendors, the FTF News editorial team shortlisted Murex, with the overall winner later determined by an industry-wide vote. This award acknowledges the quality of Murex’s offerings and an unwavering commitment to product innovation. Murex clients voted in large numbers, highlighting the strength of Murex-client partnerships around the world. Murex’s single, open platform, MX.3, provides financial institutions with a global view of their business, from trading and analytics, to post-trade and risk management. This agile platform helps businesses streamline their IT infrastructure, reducing ope ... Read more »

LONDON-Tuesday 3 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Arthur D. Little (ADL) today released a new study, “Future of batteries: Winner takes all?” Based on extensive market analysis, the report examines the current enormous level of activity in the sector, which has seen existing and new players invest over $13.7 billion over the last two years. It predicts future trends that will meet growing needs in areas such as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable power solutions and consumer electronics. It aims to help players across the ecosystem build effective strategies that unlock value and market position. The report predicts the battery market will become a $90 billion-plus sector by 2025, and that new innovations, such as solid-state electrolyte lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, will replace existing battery technologies over the long-term. This is thanks to improved performance and innovation delivery combined with consumer pull and willingness to pay for better solutions. Despite ... Read more »

Muscat, Oman-Tuesday 3 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Renowned for their quality lifestyle projects in the Sultanate - Al Raid Group has recently launched the nation’s first outlet mall and largest retailtainment destination – ‘Al Araimi Walk’ in Barka. The iconic 240,000 sqm development project will set a new benchmark as the nation’s first ever retailtainment destination; and will feature 164 retail outlets, 42 food and beverage outlets, 7 entertainment hubs, a hypermarket, and IMAX cinema. Apart from offering shopping and family-oriented experiences – other highlights of the mall include: an indoor waterpark, trampoline park, snow village, ice-skating rink, virtual reality zone, and cliff climbing adventure facility. With this delightful conflux of world-class retail outlets and entertainment options, Omanis will be able to look forward to a fun-filled day of shopping and recreation with their friends and families. Ensuring varied shopping and commercial experiences that enhance and su ... Read more »

LONDON -Tuesday 3 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thailand’s bespoke residence-by-investment offering, the Thailand Elite Residence Program, is celebrating a year of record-breaking growth, as applicant numbers for the highly sought-after program continue to swell. After Henley & Partners was appointed exclusive global concessionaire for the program in April last year, registration numbers grew from an average of 300 per year to over 900 for the April–December 2017 period. This upward trend has continued in 2018, with 161 new residents on-boarded in March alone. According to Dominic Volek, Managing Partner of Henley & Partners Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, “interest in the program among Chinese nationals is picking up significantly, while citizens of the UK, Germany, Australia, the US, and Japan make up the bulk of the existing client base”. Volek explains that Henley & Partners serves clients either in person, via one of its worldwide offices, or virtually, via ... Read more »