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FXCM August Single Share & Stock Baskets Report

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FXCM Group, LLC ("FXCM Group' or "FXCM'), the leading international provider of online foreign exchange trading, CFD trading, cryptocurrencies and related services, is today releasing its data of most popular instruments for the month of August in its Single Share CFD and proprietary Stock Basket product lines.

FXCM offers fractional, single share CFD trading with no commission fees* on leading companies from the US, UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong and, following its July launch, Australia. FXCM's stock basket products combine the shares of multiple companies from one sector into a single tradeable instrument, and the company currently boasts a portfolio of 14 stock baskets. The list of companies and weightings is available on FXCM's stock basket website: https://www.fxcm.com/za/stock–baskets/

For the first time since offering stocks, a non–US share was the most traded instrument at FXCM with Hong Kong based Tencent Holdings slightly pipping Tesla to top the FXCM rankings. It was a big month for HK based instruments on the Basket side too with ATMX (Big Chine Tech), the Chinese equivalent of FAANG storming its way to number 4 on the Basket rankings, eclipsing its previous best place by 5 spots along with recording its highest monthly volume since it was first launch in April.

The remaining list saw little major movement among the top traded shares and baskets, with the Big US Tech (FAANG) basket maintaining its spot as the highest traded basket, although one of its index components Facebook (together with Beyond Meat), was one of only two companies to fall out of last month's top 10.

Volume Rank Monthly Rank Change Company Symbol
1 '4 Tencent Holdings Ltd TENC.hk
2 "1 Tesla Inc TSLA.us
3 '1 Amazon.com Inc AMZN.us
4 "1 Moderna Inc MRNA.us
5 "3 Apple Inc AAPL.us
6 '4 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR BABA.us
7 – NVIDIA Corporation NVDA.us
8 '1 HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA.uk
9 New to Top 20 Volkswagen AG VOW.de
10 New to Top 20 Baidu Inc BIDU.us

Volume Rank Monthly Rank Change Sector Symbol
1 – Big US Tech FAANG
2 – China Tech CHN.TECH
3 – China Ecommerce CHN.ECOMM
4 New to Top 10 Big China Tech (HKD Basket) ATMX
5 '1 Cannabis CANNABIS
6 "1 Airlines AIRLINES
7 "3 US Banks US.BANKS
8 New to Top 10 Casinos CASINOS
9 "1 Biotech BIOTECH
10 "1 Esports & Gaming ESPORTS

Past Performance and popularity is not an indicator of future results.
Rank is derived from FXCM Client Volume

*FXCM can be compensated in several ways, which includes but are not limited to adding a mark–up to the spreads it receives from its liquidity providers, adding a mark–up to rollover, etc. Commission–based pricing is applicable to Active Trader account types.

About FXCM:

FXCM is a leading provider of online foreign exchange (FX) trading, CFD trading, and related services. Founded in 1999, the company's mission is to provide global traders with access to the world's largest and most liquid market by offering innovative trading tools, hiring excellent trading educators, meeting strict financial standards and striving for the best online trading experience in the market. Clients have the advantage of mobile trading, one–click order execution and trading from real–time charts. In addition, FXCM offers educational courses on FX trading and provides trading tools, proprietary data and premium resources. FXCM Pro provides retail brokers, small hedge funds and emerging market banks access to wholesale execution and liquidity, while providing high and medium frequency funds access to prime brokerage services via FXCM Prime. FXCM is a Leucadia Company.

Forex Capital Markets Limited: FCA registration number 217689 (www.fxcm.com/uk)

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

FXCM EU LTD: CySEC license number 392/20 (www.fxcm.com/eu)

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

Between 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.

You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

FXCM Australia Pty. Limited: AFSL 309763.You can sustain a total loss of deposited funds. The products may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. If you decide to trade products offered by FXCM AU, you must read and understand the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, and Terms of Business on www.fxcm.com/au.

FXCM South Africa (PTY) Ltd: FSP No 46534 (www.fxcm.com/za). Our service includes products that are traded on margin and carry a risk of losses in excess of your deposited funds. The products may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

FXCM Markets Limited: Losses can exceed deposited funds. (www.fxcm.com/markets).

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Virgin Hyperloop to debut full-scale commercial pod in DP World FLOW pavilion at Expo 2020

Full–scale cargo exterior, cutaway passenger interior, and interactive content will be on display
Exhibit runs October 2021 through March 2022 in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Virgin Hyperloop revealed that they will be showcasing a full–scale hyperloop cargo pod and a cutaway passenger pod as part of DP World's FLOW pavilion at Expo 2020.

"The constant flow of goods has historically driven innovation in the transportation sector and now more than ever, we must continue to future–proof the industry," said Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Virgin Hyperloop. "Hyperloop is poised to revolutionize the global on–demand logistics market, and we are excited to share our vision for the technology in the DP World FLOW pavilion at Expo 2020."

Upon arrival to the FLOW pavilion, visitors will see a full–scale commercial cargo pod replica, which measures nearly 10 meters long. Once in the pavilion, guests will be able to sit inside a cutaway passenger pod complete with production intent finishes to see what a future journey on hyperloop will feel like. Surrounding the pod, visitors will learn more about the technology and its future impact through interactive displays, videos, and models.

"World Expos have been debuting the most cutting–edge innovations for centuries, so we are honored to showcase hyperloop technology on this global stage with DP World," said Josh Giegel, CEO and Co–Founder of Virgin Hyperloop. "I hope that visitors will be able to imagine the not–too–distant future in which they are passengers on a commercial hyperloop system in the Gulf region and beyond."

The pavilion opens as part of Expo 2020 on 1 October 2021 and runs through 31 March 2022. The exhibit is open to the public daily starting at 10am. Tickets can be purchased here.

Media Assets
Behind the scenes photos of Virgin Hyperloop's installation in the DP World FLOW Pavilion can be found here. General media assets can be downloaded here.

About Virgin Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop is the only company in the world that has successfully tested hyperloop technology with passengers, launching the first new mode of mass transportation in over 100 years. The company successfully operated a full–scale hyperloop vehicle using electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near–vacuum conditions, realizing a fundamentally new form of transportation that is faster, safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than existing modes. The company is now working with governments, partners, and investors around the world to make hyperloop a reality in years, not decades. Learn more about Virgin Hyperloop's technology, vision, and ongoing projects here.

About DP World
We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end–to–end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain "" from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology–driven customer solutions.

We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 128 business units in 60 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high–growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work.

Our dedicated, diverse, and professional team of more than 53,000 employees from 131 countries are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships "" with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain "" relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership. We think ahead, anticipate change, and deploy industry–leading technology to further broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most efficient, and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.

About Expo 2020
World Expos are one of the oldest and largest international events on the planet, taking place every five years and lasting six months. It is a festival for all, where everyone can experience, explore, innovate and have fun by sharing ideas and working together.

Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Through our theme of Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, we aim to host a World Expo that inspires people by showcasing the best examples of collaboration, innovation and cooperation from around the world.

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 8333238)

Historic office tower becomes namesake of legendary architect Arthur Erickson

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In what is considered a rare honour for an architect, Vancouver's historic MacMillan Bloedel building "" one of Canada's most recognized and awarded office towers "" officially rebranded to Arthur Erickson Place. Globally celebrated architect Arthur Erickson created the striking Modernist tower for forestry giant MacMillan Bloedel in the 1960s. The structure, made of reinforced bare concrete, rises above a spacious public plaza with reflecting pools that span the building's length.

"It is rare for an architect to be honoured in this way, and I know that Arthur would be very proud to have the building carry his name, as it encapsulates all he strove to achieve architecturally," said Erickson's nephew, Christopher Erickson. "The building's classic beauty and clarity of structure expresses the ruggedness of our land and majesty of our forests with a powerful cadence that tapers into infinity as it rises from its roots."

The 27–storey building "" the tallest in Vancouver when it was completed in 1968 "" became a multi–award–winning national heritage landmark due to its construction technique of cast–in–place concrete, striking aesthetics of tapered walls and deeply recessed windows, and association with Erickson and MacBlo, which at the time was Canada's largest forestry company.

"Arthur was very proud of this building "" it was one of his favourites," said Geoffrey Erickson about his uncle, who was known as the Master of Concrete. "This building is bold and daring and broke new ground in engineering, office planning and the use of concrete."

Erickson and his bold design were featured in Time magazine in the 1960s and the building won the esteemed 1970 Massey Medal for Architecture, among many other awards.

Now 53–years–old, the distinguished concrete building has continued to be called MacBlo even though the company ceased to exist 22 years ago. Two years ago, KingSett Capital, Crestpoint Real Estate Investments, and Reliance Properties jointly bought the building with a plan to reestablish it as the premier corporate office location in downtown Vancouver.

"It is time to give this powerful, monolithic office building its due place on Vancouver's skyline by branding it after Arthur Erickson in honour of his excellence," said Jon Stovell, president & CEO of Reliance Properties. "With its heritage distinction, central downtown location, and strong visual identity, Arthur Erickson Place will continue to be the address with cachet."

Designs in the Middle East

Erickson was born in Vancouver and became a globally celebrated modernist architect and master planner. Approximately 40 of his designs can be found across the Middle East, many of them large–scale public projects including masterplans, universities, and museums.

He designed only nine office buildings in his vast global portfolio of 700 designs. Two of those office buildings are in downtown Vancouver "" Evergreen Building and Arthur Erickson Place, both of which are listed on Canada's heritage registry.

"Arthur Erickson Place is an iconic presence in the heart of Vancouver, expressed with timeless repose and finesse," said Christopher Erickson. "Arthur always said that the mind was at the service of the heart. This is evidenced in the sublime artistry of Arthur Erickson Place."

Erickson died in 2009 at age 84.

**Media Inquiries: Renu Bakshi 604 787 1873 or renu@renubakshi.com

Ownership Profiles

KingSett Capital is Canada's leading private equity real estate investment firm. Founded in 2002, KingSett has raised $12.5 billion of equity for its Growth, Income, Urban, Mortgage and Affordable Housing strategies, executing over $50 billion in transactions life to date. Currently, KingSett has $16.2 billion of assets under management in a $19 billion portfolio. KingSett continues to seek further opportunities to invest in a wide range of real estate properties, developments, joint ventures and mortgage lending. www.kingsettcapital.com

Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. is a commercial real estate investment manager, with approximately $6.3 billion of gross assets under management, dedicated to providing investors with direct access to commercial real estate assets. Crestpoint is part of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, a multi–boutique asset management company that provides investment management products and services to institutional and high net–worth clients. With offices across Canada and in Chicago, New York and London, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group and its affiliates are collectively responsible for the management of over $100 billion in assets. www.crestpoint.ca

Reliance Properties, a family–owned company founded in 1955, is one of BC's longest–serving real estate owners, developers, and property managers of residential, office, live–work, and retail properties. The company holds the largest private portfolio of heritage buildings in Western Canada, winning multiple regional and national awards for design, innovation, and architectural heritage renewal. Reliance's extensive work also includes award–winning heritage restoration and modern additions to commercial space. www.relianceproperties.ca

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 8332103)

FXCM wins three top accolades at Global Forex Awards 2021

LONDON and SYDNEY, Australia and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FXCM Group, LLC ("FXCM Group' or "FXCM'), a leading international provider of online foreign exchange trading, CFD trading, cryptocurrencies and related services has won three awards at the 2021 Global Forex Awards.

FXCM was named Most Transparent Forex Broker in Europe, Best Forex Trading Platform in Europe and Best Forex Mobile Trading Platform / App provider globally.

The Global Forex Awards recognise and champion the best performing providers of liquidity, CRM, execution, platforms and performance, as well as other crucial elements of the forex trading ecosystem. The win comes as FXCM focuses on its ambitious "Client First' initiative to expand its product offering and boost its client service as part of a brand refresh.

A key part of "Client First' is a strong commitment to client service. FXCM demonstrated this commitment so far in 2021, reporting that its average live–chat pick–up time was five seconds, while 100% of calls were answered in 45 seconds and emails were replied to within a day1.

Brendan Callan, CEO of FXCM, said: "The challenges facing the retail FX industry over the past year or so have been like no other. The Global Forex Awards has a track record in identifying the brokers and trading providers that consistently offer a service that goes above and beyond the norm, and it is an honour to win these awards.

"Over the past year, we have invested in new technology, expanded our product suite and functionality and improved our pricing structures "" all while improving the service and experience our customers receive and maintaining high levels of transparency.

"These accolades reflect the dedication and commitment of our global team. I want to thank my colleagues for the role that they play in ensuring FXCM remains the premier retail FX broker of choice."

1 Jan "" May 2021 FXCM Service data

*Third Party Links: Links to third–party sites are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes only. FXCM bears no liability for the accuracy, content, or any other matter related to the external site or for that of subsequent links, and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from the use of this or any other content. Such sites are not within our control and may not follow the same privacy, security, or accessibility standards as ours. Please read the linked websites' terms and conditions.

About FXCM:

FXCM is a leading provider of online foreign exchange (FX) trading, CFD trading, and related services. Founded in 1999, the company's mission is to provide global traders with access to the world's largest and most liquid market by offering innovative trading tools, hiring excellent trading educators, meeting strict financial standards and striving for the best online trading experience in the market. Clients have the advantage of mobile trading, one–click order execution and trading from real–time charts. In addition, FXCM offers educational courses on FX trading and provides trading tools, proprietary data and premium resources. FXCM Pro provides retail brokers, small hedge funds and emerging market banks access to wholesale execution and liquidity, while providing high and medium frequency funds access to prime brokerage services via FXCM Prime. FXCM is a Leucadia Company.

Forex Capital Markets Limited: FCA registration number 217689 (www.fxcm.com/uk)

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.

You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

FXCM EU LTD: CySEC license number 392/20 (www.fxcm.com/eu)

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

Between 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.

You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

FXCM Australia Pty. Limited: AFSL 309763. Losses can exceed your deposited funds. The products may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. If you decide to trade products offered by FXCM AU, you must read and understand the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, and Terms of Business on www.fxcm.com/au.

FXCM South Africa (PTY) Ltd: FSP No 46534 (www.fxcm.com/za). Our service includes products that are traded on margin and carry a risk of losses in excess of your deposited funds. The products may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

FXCM Markets Limited: Losses can exceed deposited funds. (www.fxcm.com/markets).

Media contact:

Chatsworth Communications
+44 (0) 20 7440 9780
fxcm@chatsworthcommunications.com


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 8332007)

Global Law Firm Launches International Arbitrator Firm in Canada

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wasel & Wasel Arbitrator Services Inc. (WWAS) is the world's first provider of arbitrators focusing on the Canadian and Middle Eastern markets, providing unfettered access to arbitrators, and high–end services to arbitrators.

Operating out of Toronto, Canada, WWAS has become home to elite and specialized arbitrators with the roster consisting of current and former judges, world–class arbitration lawyers, expert witness arbitrators, and arbitrators that have presided over 500+ disputes and counseled on disputes exceeding half–billion Canadian Dollars.

The service offering is user friendly and focuses on ensuring the market can access arbitrators and arbitrator details without difficult. Those in need of an arbitrator for their disputes can browse the W&W Arb roster and select the arbitrators that are most optimal for their dispute.

WWAS was established by Wasel & Wasel, one of the leading disputes law firms in the Middle East which services multinationals, governments, and Fortune 500 companies, and has been recognized as Arbitration Law Firm of the Year 2021 (finalist) by Thomson Reuters amongst other prestigious international awards.

Mahmoud Abuwasel, Chief Executive Officer of WWAS, commenting on the establishment of WWAS said:

"Arbitration has seen tremendous growth and rapid success in the public and private sector, domestically and internationally as an alternative form of dispute resolution. We are extremely excited for Canada to be the home to this groundbreaking new global service and look forward to promoting Canada in the international arbitration world. We are also thrilled to be operating out of Toronto, the second largest financial market in north America increasingly being seen as one of the top cities in the world to conduct arbitration."

WWAS will work with Middle East focused organizations in Canada, and their counterpart Canadian focused organizations in the Middle East, to bridge arbitrators between Canada and the Middle East, provide best–in–class support and market exposure for arbitrators, and support in promoting Canada and Toronto's offerings in international arbitration.

To read more about WWAS, explore services to arbitrators, and browse the roster of arbitrators, visit the firm's website at www.waselandwasel.ca

For further information please contact:

Mr. Abdulla A. Wasel
Director of Operations
Wasel & Wasel Arbitrator Services Inc.
awasel@waselandwasel.ca
+1 (416) 900–1213


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 8330127)

Upfield announces commitments to reduce world hunger by supporting smallholder farmers

Amsterdam, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit in New York City, Upfield, the world's leading producer of plant–based butters, margarines, creams and cheeses, has announced its commitment to enhance the livelihoods of 140,000 smallholder farmers and plant–based entrepreneurs. As part of this commitment, Upfield has become a signatory of the Zero Hunger Pledge, led by the Global Alliance for Improve Nutrition (GAIN). This coordinated private sector pledge aims to tackle the global hunger crisis which is unfortunately rising unabated with up to 811 million1 hungry people in the world in 2020 "" that's one in ten people suffering because they did not have access to a most basic need and fundamental right of food. COVID–19 health crisis has made the issue even worse.

As part of its pledge commitments, Upfield is investing in two projects in rural Kenya "" focusing on the peanut and canola (rapeseed) supply chains. These projects support the ambition of the Zero Hunger Pledge; to eradicate world hunger by 2030.

Commenting on Upfield's commitment to the Zero Hunger Pledge, David Haines, CEO Upfield Group said, "Transforming food systems is essential to achieve food security, improve nutrition and put healthy diets within reach of all. At Upfield, we believe that a collective shift to a more plant–based diet is the shift we need to achieve food system transformation and improve access to affordable nutritious foods. That's why our newly launched ESG report addresses the areas where we believe we can make the biggest impact, at pace."

Increasing the resilience of canola supply chains

Upfield is expanding its support for local Kenyan smallholders by helping them to grow canola as a rotational crop, which increases their incomes and improves the resilience of their supply chains. The project has grown from 500 farmers in 2015 to 7,500 farmers today and is still expanding. The project includes a training programme for farmers on climate–smart agriculture to secure their livelihoods amidst the challenge of global warming. Canola oil is a core ingredient in Upfield's Blue Band spreads. Currently, 80% of the canola oil in Upfield's Blue Band spreads in East Africa comes from this local sourcing initiative, and Upfield has a goal to achieve 100% in 2023.

Supporting farmers to grow high–quality peanuts

Upfield supports NAFAKA, a Kenyan farmer co–operative, providing a new source of income in peanut growing and helping to supply the resources needed to successfully grow high–quality peanuts. In Kenya, a common problem with growing peanuts is Aflatoxins, which can damage peanut yields. Upfield is working to provide a discounted rate for the agricultural inputs needed to achieve aflatoxin–free supply chains and guarantees an income in peanut–sourcing for the smallholder farmers involved. The high–quality peanuts produced by NAFAKA Co–operative are to be used in Upfield's Blue Band Peanut Butter product, which is popular in Kenya and other East African markets.

Both projects form part of Upfield's broader ESG strategy, which outlines a suite of other initiatives and targets all designed to support the sustainable transition to "A Better Plant–Based Future', with the aims of:

  • Encouraging 1 billion people choose delicious plant–based products by committing to driving plant–based adoption through investment in purposeful brands, innovation, naturalness and category expansion.
  • Positively impacting 200 million lives by providing healthier, more affordable and more accessible products that are equivalent, if not better than their dairy counterparts in both taste and performance.
  • Enhancing 140,000 livelihoods and reaching 5 million chefs by committing to programs, grants and initiatives that will support them to drive towards a plant–based future.
  • Achieving "Better than net zero" by 2050 and committing to 95% of our packaging being free from plastic by 2030, as well as responsibly sourcing 100% of our ingredients with no deforestation or exploitation.

You can read more about Upfield's commitments at www.upfield.com/purpose

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Notes for Editors

ABOUT UPFIELD

At Upfield, we make people healthier and happier with great tasting, plant–based nutrition products that are better for the planet. As a global plant–based company, Upfield is the #1 producer of plant–based spreads and cheeses with more than 100 brands, including iconic brands FLORA, RAMA, BLUEBAND, PROACTIV, BECEL, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER, COUNTRY CROCK, and VIOLIFE. With headquarters in Amsterdam, we sell our products in over 95 countries and have 14 manufacturing sites throughout the world. The company employs over 4200 Associates. Since 1871, we have been the authority in the spreads category which gives us unmatched experience, know–how and inspiration. We are focused on leading in this new era focused on delivering healthier products that are great tasting, have superior quality and help us deliver on our vision to create "A Better Plant–Based Future." For more information, please visit our website at www.Upfield.com.

About the pledge

The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge is a multi–stakeholder platform of cooperation and action with a single objective of ending hunger for good. It involves businesses supported by civil society, member state governments, and international organisations. Each of the actors provides a commitment within the remit of its organisation. The flexible and voluntary character of the Pledge is its strength as it creates a platform for cooperation for actors who wouldn't have necessarily worked together in the past.

1 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2021) report


GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 8330331)

Bolder Surgical announces global launch of the CoolSeal™ Vessel Sealing Platform

LOUISVILLE, COLORADO, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bolder Surgical today announced the global launch of its CoolSeal Vessel Sealing platform. CoolSeal has been in use since October 2020 in the U.S., and with the new international regulatory approvals the devices are available in over 20 countries around the world.

Bolder Surgical provides surgeons precision electrosurgical instruments to perform minimally invasive surgery safely and effectively in pediatric and adult procedures including general, gynecological and bariatric surgical applications.

The CoolSeal Vessel Sealing suite includes the 3 mm Mini (formerly JustRight Sealer) and the 5 mm Trinity Sealer/Divider/Dissector. Both devices are powered with the gold–standard efficacy of advanced bipolar RF vessel sealing technology.

"Having successfully used the 3 mm vessel sealer for many cases in pediatric surgery, the Trinity 5 mm device is an excellent addition to my selection of surgical instruments," said Dr. Satoshi Ieiri, pediatric surgeon, Kagoshima University Hospital. "The slim, curved jaw design and added sealing capacity supports procedures on larger children, adolescents and adults. It is a true all–in–one instrument that enables precise dissection and produces quick sealing times with minimal thermal distribution and great advantages."

With an average thermal spread less than 1 mm and slim, dual action jaws, CoolSeal devices combine the finesse of true surgical instruments with the gold–standard efficacy of advanced bipolar RF vessel sealing. The devices are designed for multi–functional performance that can mean fewer instrument exchanges, helping streamline workflow and reduce operative time.

Bolder Surgical continues its path of innovation through focused investment in R&D to move the company beyond its origin in pediatric devices. "We've successfully leveraged our expertise in microsurgical devices and energy delivery to create the CoolSeal portfolio," stated Robert Kline, President and CEO of Bolder Surgical. "The portfolio is designed to give surgeons innovative, versatile options that minimize surgical impact, from the smallest patients to adolescents and adults. We are extremely proud that physicians across the globe can now access this innovative technology."

CoolSeal products are now available in over 20 countries worldwide including member countries of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and the Middle East. For information visit BolderSurgical.com.

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 8330497)

Bombardier Expands Customer Offerings at Dallas Service Centre with New Interior Repair and Refurbishment Capabilities

  • Bombardier to offer customers full spectrum of services from touch–ups to full cabin refurbishments
  • With continued high demand for OEM services in the region, enhancements will further support customers in the U.S. and Latin America
  • Enhanced capability is the latest addition to Bombardier's expanding customer service network, which is growing its footprint by 50%

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier is pleased to announce the enhancement of its interior repair and refurbishment activities at its service centre in Dallas, Texas, providing customers with even more maintenance and support capabilities.

Bombardier will collaborate with Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GETI), a market–leader in aircraft furnishings since 1991, to offer customers the industry's highest quality of enhanced interior services and support at the Dallas Service Centre. Built on a long–standing relationship between the two companies, the collaboration with Wichita–based GETI will benefit from the supplier already being well–versed with Bombardier business jets at Bombardier's service centre in Wichita, Kansas.

Customers at the Dallas Service Centre will have access to enhanced interior repair and refurbishment services for their aircraft flooring, cabinetry, seats, and upholstery on various aircraft platforms. The award–winning Bombardier Service Centre in Dallas consistently delivers a world–class customer experience through its highly skilled maintenance technicians, dedicated support staff and pursuit of service excellence through continuous learning and training opportunities for its various service teams.

"We are delighted to offer our customers even more options for OEM–backed interior repair and refurbishment at our world–class facility in Dallas," said Christopher Debergh, Vice President, OEM Parts and Services. "The enhancement of these services is a testament of our commitment to continue to meet growing customer demand with high–quality products and offerings that exceed expectations."

The additional interior capabilities build on Bombardier's series of announcements regarding enhancements to its worldwide customer service network. These announcements include the expansion of Bombardier's service centre network in Berlin, Miami, London–Biggin Hill, Singapore and the new service centre under construction in Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, new Line Maintenance Stations are open to customers at strategic locations in the U.S. and Europe, along with 30 Customer Response Team mobile units worldwide, all equipped to support Bombardier's world–class Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets. Bombardier is currently expanding its service centre footprint worldwide and well on its way to growing its services and support infrastructure footprint by 50%.

About Bombardier
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game–changing planes. Our products and services provide world–class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montral, Canada, Bombardier is present in more than 12 countries including its production/engineering sites and its customer support network. The Corporation supports a worldwide fleet of more than 4,900 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments and private individuals.

News and information is available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Notes to Editors
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Bombardier, Learjet, Challenger, and Global are either unregistered or registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For information
Matthew Nicholls
Bombardier
+ 1 514–243–8214
matthew.nicholls@aero.bombardier.com

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Pritzker Military Museum & Library Announces Finalists in International Design Competition for the Cold War Veterans Memorial

Somers, Wisconsin, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In April 2021, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, located in Chicago, launched an international competition for the new Cold War Veterans Memorial to be built in Somers, Wisconsin. After reviewing an impressive number of inspiring design concepts, four finalists have been selected to advance to Stage II of the competition. The Cold War Veterans Memorial will be a critical piece of the Pritzker Archives and Memorial Park Center (PAMPC) currently under development.

"In missions on and off the battlefield, Americans of all stripes made immense sacrifices in defense of our national interest. They deserve to be recognized, and the weight of this era deserves to be"understood. This Memorial will provide a place where their contributions are honored," said Col. Jennifer Pritzker, Founder of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.

The four finalists are representatives from the U.S., Italy, Japan, and Jordan. These individuals and groups achieved the highest scores against strict criteria, including individuality, relevance, and conceptualization. The design challenge was to provide a conceptual design for the Cold War Veterans Memorial that embraces the mission statement, exemplifies the guiding vision, and achieves the design goals. The finalists include:

  • INFINITE LIFE – Michele De Lucchi con Francesco Forcella (project architect), Nicholas Bewick, Junmei Liu, Emanuele Novembre, Guido Tarantola, Mayya Sargsyan of AMDL CIRCLE in Milan, Italy
    • Although this Memorial project was born out of the importance of respecting and honoring those that served during the Cold War period, we also see its relevance as a heroic symbol towards our continually evolving universe and the existence of human life.

For this reason, we have chosen not only the metaphor of infinity, by evoking the "Moebius Loop or Orbit' in our design concept, but also to create an experience and place from which to think about our complex global interrelationships, in the hope that they can find a harmony that links every single person and preserves the physical environment in which we all live.

  • THE CONFLICT – Mai Abu–Shanab and Jalal Al–Sadi of m+j architect studio atelier in Amman, Jordan
    • This cold war memorial is intended to honor individuals and groups and give a permanent recognition to accomplishments, as quietly made, by countless individuals and groups as they pursued the expansion of freedom and democracy, creating a place for reflection and remembrance, inspiring the public to perceive freedom for centuries to come.
  • ORBITS OF TIME – Jenny Wu and Dwayne Oyler of Oyler Wu Collaborative in Los Angeles, California, USA
    • The proposed design envisions a memorial that embodies the ideals and mission of Memorial Park, making more tactile a context that can't be measured in a single name or event: only in glimpses of history. Within these glimpses is layered a timeline of both personal and collective experiences emblematic of the Cold War "" a paradigm that rebalances the interconnected narratives of American innovation and service.
  • ETERNAL CIRCULATION – Shinsaku Munemoto of Shinsaku Munemoto & Associates, Architects in Kyoto, Japan
    • This memorial intends to preserve the memories, records, and achievements of the veterans in perpetuity. By uncovering the layer of land, one space separates into two. The space of the "past" underneath meets the layers of the veterans' work and time, where one can relive the veterans' history and memories of the Cold War. The satellite dish formed above forges the "present" space to transmit the histories and memories. Through the hole opened in the unfolded land, the archive is seen, bridging the "past" records to the "present," creating an ETERNAL CIRCULATION of education and communication.

“We were impressed by the number of inspiring design submissions that were received,” states Donald J. Stastny, FAIA, FAICP, FCIP, Competition Manager. “It wasn't an easy decision, but we are very confident in the four finalists chosen to move forward. Their conceptual designs best embraced the mission and vision of the Memorial, and we can see them serve as an attraction for visitors.”

The Cold War Veterans Memorial's guiding vision is to create permanent recognition that stimulates ongoing thought and study that honors American military members and civilians who served and sacrificed during the Cold War era (1945–1991). In line with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission, the Cold War Veterans Memorial aims to increase the public understanding of military history.

Stage II

In Stage II, the four groups of selected finalists will evolve their concepts for the Memorial and create more fully defined design concepts by late February 2022. Procedures in this stage include a virtual competition briefing, Q&A, mid–course review, and design exhibit.

The Competition Leadership Group will conduct an individual review of each design submittal and provide an advisory report of its findings to the Jury. The Jury will analyze each design and determine whether the integrity of the design concept embodied in the Stage I entry has been maintained in the Stage II design submittal and how it addresses the mission, vision, and design goals for the Memorial. The winning design will be announced publicly in March 2022.

View the finalists' submissions here. All information on the design competition, including the design manual, Jury process, regulations, and schedule, can be found at coldwarveteransmemorial.org.

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Pritzker Archives & Memorial Park Center

The PAMPC was created out of a need for additional space to house some of the circulating book collection and the archival collections of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and will be completed in phases over an estimated ten years.

The first phase of the project will include the Pritzker Military Archives Center to house the collections and provide workspace for the continued curation for future exhibits; Commercial Archives based on demand where private collectors, public institutions, and others may store their archives; a facility specializing in firearms education and training; a Community Green Space expertly landscaped with walking and biking paths; and the Cold War Veterans Memorial.

About the Cold War Veterans Memorial

In line with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission, the Cold War Veterans Memorial aims to increase the public understanding of military history. It will be a lasting tribute to the courage and tenacity found in the U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel who faithfully and honorably served during the Cold War era, September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991. The Memorial will be a publicly accessible display where citizens can honor, reflect, and learn about the bravery and sacrifice displayed to further our country's freedom. To learn more, visit www.coldwarveteransmemorial.org.

About Pritzker Archives & Memorial Park Center

Located in Somers, Wisconsin,"The Pritzker Archives & Memorial Park Center supports"the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's mission of preserving the past, present, and future of the citizen soldier."This state–of–the–art archive center"is a space to"restore, preserve, and provide storage for collections that include books, artifacts, and other historical materials."Other components of the project include"a 9,687 square–foot Gallery that will display exhibits drawing from the Pritzker Military Museum & Library in Chicago, Commercial Archives, a facility specializing in firearms education and training, Cold War Veterans Memorial, and community green space."To learn more, visit"www.pritzkerarchivespark.com.

About the Pritzker Military Museum & Library

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library aims to increase the public's understanding of military history, military affairs and national security by providing a forum for the study and exploration of our military – past, present, and future – with a specific focus on their stories, sacrifices, and values. With national and global reach, these spaces and events aim to share the stories of those who served and their contributions as citizen soldiers, helping citizens everywhere appreciate the relationship between the armed forces and the civilians whose freedoms they protect. A non–governmental, non–partisan organization, the Museum & Library features diverse collections, scholarly initiatives, and public programs from its flagship center in downtown Chicago to its world–class research center and park currently under construction in Somers, Wisconsin.


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ConvaTec Enhances Innovation Management with Anaqua

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property management technology provider, today announced that global medical products and technologies group ConvaTec will use Anaqua's AQX platform to help more effectively manage their valuable patent and trademark portfolios.

The agreement further strengthens Anaqua's position in the medical solutions markets, with a growing number of clients from these sectors collaborating with Anaqua as their preferred IP management provider.

With operations in more than 100 countries, ConvaTec is a global medical and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions, with leading market positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, critical care, and infusion care. ConvaTec products provide a range of clinical and economic benefits including infection prevention, protection of at–risk skin, improved patient outcomes and reduced total cost of care.

Christina Allegrini, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Global Head of Intellectual Property at ConvaTec, said: "Our company vision is to pioneer trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. As part of this, one of our key strategic pillars is to innovate in our work and solutions, supported by increased investment in R&D. Therefore, it is critically important that we manage our innovation and IP effectively and efficiently "" and Anaqua will help ensure we do that."

ConvaTec will use Anaqua's AQX platform for patent and trademark management, annuities and renewals (in conjunction with Anaqua Services), and patent analytics through integration with Anaqua's AcclaimIP.

Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua, said: "We are proud to be working with and supporting ConvaTec, a company driven by innovation to better serve people around the world in need of advanced medical care. For our part, we look forward to helping ConvaTec protect their innovation and IP management needs. We are also delighted to add another global company to our growing portfolio of clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors."

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services. Anaqua's AQX platform combines best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

About ConvaTec
ConvaTec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions, with leading market positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care, and infusion care. Headquartered in the UK, the company has operations in more than 100 countries and almost 10,000 employees worldwide. ConvaTec products provide a range of clinical and economic benefits including infection prevention, protection of at–risk skin, improved patient outcomes and reduced total cost of care. To learn more about ConvaTec, please visit convatecgroup.com.

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