NASDAQ LAUNCHES VENTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Dedicated unit will focus on fintech investment and strategic partnership opportunities

NEW YORK, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ), one of the world's leading providers of technology and services to the capital markets, announced today the launch of a venture investment program, Nasdaq Ventures, dedicated to discovering, investing in and partnering with unique fintech companies worldwide. The program's main objective is to identify and collaborate on new technologies and groundbreaking services and solutions which align with Nasdaq’s clients' needs and the company’s long-term objectives in the global capital markets.

"With the launch of our new venture investment program, we are reinforcing our focus on driving growth and innovation by evaluating, distributing, licensing and integrating disruptive technologies for the long-term benefit of our global clients," said Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq. "Investing in pioneering fintech firms, who are developing unique technologies, continues our history of being a platform and partner of choice for the most innovative companies in the world. In addition, through this program we plan to accelerate the pace of innovation to ensure our clients continue to benefit from the technologies that are reshaping the capital markets."

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BOTSWANA MOST ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION IN AFRICA

- Quantum Global Research Lab launches Africa Investment Index
- Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Zambia amongst top five investment destinations
- Top five investment destinations attracted a combined net FDI of $13.6bn

LONDON, April 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the latest Africa Investment Index 2016 (http://APO.af/sUtRNQ) by Quantum Global’s (www.QuantumGlobalGroup.com) independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab.

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RedHill Biopharma Receives Notice of Allowance for Two Additional U.S. Patents Covering BEKINDA®

• RedHill received Notices of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for two new patents covering BEKINDA^® (RHB-102), expected to be valid until at least 2034, once granted
• BEKINDA^® is a proprietary, bimodal extended-release, once-daily oral pill formulation of ondansetron, targeting several gastrointestinal indications
• Top-line results from a Phase III study with BEKINDA^® 24 mg for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis (the GUARD study) are expected in the second quarter of 2017
• A Phase II study with BEKINDA^® 12 mg for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is ongoing, with top-line results expected in the third quarter of 2017
• RedHill will host an R&D Day and live webcast on BEKINDA^® on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in NYC, discussing the product, indications, potential markets and the ongoing Phase III and II studies for acute gastroenteritis and IBS-D, respectively

TEL-AVIV, Israel, April 19 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the development and commercialization of late clinical-stage, proprietary, orally-administered, small molecule drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced that it has received notices of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for two new patents covering BEKINDA^® (RHB-102)¹. Once granted, the patents are expected to be valid until at least 2034.

Danielle Abramson, Ph.D., RedHill’s Director of Intellectual Property & Research said: “We are very pleased with the allowance of two additional U.S. patents for BEKINDA^®. This is an important addition to RedHill’s strong IP portfolio, that will further enhance our protection of BEKINDA^®. We are approaching significant milestones with BEKINDA^® in the coming months, with top-line results from the Phase III study for gastroenteritis and gastritis expected in the second quarter of 2017 and top-line results from the Phase II for IBS-D expected in the third quarter of 2017.”

SOURCE : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.

EUROMONITOR REVEALS TOP 5 DIGITAL CONSUMER TRENDS IN 2017

CHICAGO, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global market research company Euromonitor International will unveil the latest trends shaping digital commerce in the upcoming webinar “Top 5 Digital Consumer Trends in 2017”, on Thursday, April 27 at 9 a.m. CDT.
 

In today’s digital world, mobile is overtaking personal computers (PC), new technologies are influencing digital purchases and connected devices are providing consumers with new places to pay. This webinar will dive into these trends changing the commerce space.

Mobile tipping point

According to Euromonitor International, China and Indonesia have already reached the mobile-first mentality with more than half – 66 percent and 51 percent, respectively – of digital purchases transacted through mobile in 2016.

South Korea, Thailand, Australia, the US and the UK are expected to follow suit with mobile surpassing PC in terms of digital purchases by 2021.

New technologies impacting the path to purchase

Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies have the ability to create new brand experiences. These advancements are giving way to a new reality for commerce, which in the near term will likely be driven by enterprise applications with greater consumer-driven usage.

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential commerce tool. In time, applications powered by AI will become key competitive advantages for commerce players as these technologies afford brands the power to more effectively create personalised offers.

Changing commerce environments

Digital commerce is no longer restricted to computers, tablets or even mobile phones. Connected cars and smart appliances, among others, lend the potential to disrupt commerce by creating a new purchasing environment – from paying in your car to replenishing products from the comfort of your home.

“Technological advances evolved the way consumers browse and buy, making it imperative to understand the trends impacting the connected consumer and digital commerce,” said Michelle Evans, head of digital consumer research at Euromonitor International.

To register for the free webinar, visit: http://go.euromonitor.com/wb-digital-consumer-2017-top-5-digital-consumer-trends-2017.

About Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International is the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis. We have more than 40 years of experience publishing international market reports, business reference books and online databases on consumer markets.
 

Contacts

Euromonitor International
Marissa Bosler, +1 312-477-8908
Communications Executive
marissa.bosler@euromonitor.com

 

Source: Euromonitor International

 

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DYNADMIC GIVES GLOBAL BRANDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY "SAFE" YOUTUBE ADS

Ensuring Brand Safe Environments In The Age of User Generated Content

NEW YORK, April 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In recent weeks, some of the world's top brands, including L'Oreal, HSBC, Starbucks, and Walmart, have pulled their ad spending from Google, as a result of their ads appearing next to objectionable content on YouTube or websites the online ad giant monetizes. These brands are searching for a new digital video advertising safe haven that some believe, will be hard to find. In the midst of all of this upheaval and advertising anarchy, DynAdmic, a digital video advertising firm, has come to save the day with a unique set of tools that stirs up the competition and catches the eye of the world’s top brands and media agencies.

"The only way to prevent brands from being shown in an unsafe environment, is to analyze both written (page level) and spoken content (video level), not just rely on a quality score or the reputation of a video or website," said DynAdmic CEO Stéphane Bonjean. "We are scrubbing through online video content as if it was done by a human being. With our technology, we can listen to the videos, hunt for shocking sounds and inappropriate spoken content, to make sure our clients are buying ad space within a secure environment."

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TOSHIBA LAUNCHES H BRIDGE DRIVER IC FOR LOW-VOLTAGE 2.5V DRIVE

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES H BRIDGE DRIVER IC FOR LOW-VOLTAGE 2.5V DRIVE

EXPANSION OF THE WFH HUMANITARIAN AID PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES SIGNIFICANT RESULTS DUE TO THE CONTRIBUTION OF 500 MILLION IUS DONATION OF BIOVERATIV AND SOBI

MONTREAL, April 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The paradigm shift that has occurred through the expansion of the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program has resulted in significant improvements in the lives of those living with bleeding disorders in developing countries throughout the world. This is as a direct result of the significant level of donations committed by Bioverativ and Sobi, 500 million international units (IU) of clotting factor concentrates (CFC) treatment products, over 5 years, along with their substantial financial support for the operational needs of this program.

The WFH Humanitarian Aid Program was established in 1996, with more than 462 million IUs of treatment products channelled since it began, to more than 100,000 people in need, in 90 countries. Prior to the expansion of this program, donations were sporadic and existing commitments allowed for only emergency relief in dire situations.

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