INTO University Partnerships, a global educational partnership leader, has launched a new programme called ‘Get Ready to Study’, aimed at supporting international students before their arrival in the UK. The ‘Get Ready to Study’ programme is an online course that equips international students with crucial academic and personal tools, facilitating a seamless transition to higher education and preparing them for life in the UK. David Rafferty, Director of Technology Enhanced Learning at INTO University Partnerships, commented: “Studying abroad can evoke a range of emotions for students—excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a hint of nervousness. That’s why we’ve developed the Get Ready…
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Attorney-at-law Edgar Paltzer specialises in advising clients on the legal aspects of wealth structuring services. This article will look at succession planning, providing an overview of critical considerations when strategising to pass a business on to the next generation. The key to successful succession planning is starting early. According to a report from FPM, family businesses form the backbone of the UK and Irish economies (for example), accounting for more than 80% of private companies and providing over 15 million jobs. Thriving for generations, successful family enterprises are innovative, adaptable, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking. Succession planning centres around the transfer of…
KYC360, a leader in providing Customer Lifecycle Management solutions that bolster organisations in their compliance and performance, is thrilled to announce the appointment of John Harris to its advisory board. With a distinguished background that includes a twelve-year stint as the Director General of the Jersey Financial Services Commission until 2018, John Harris is set to bring a wealth of experience to KYC360. Prior to his prominent role at the JFSC, John was instrumental in shaping financial policies as the Director of International Finance for the Government of Jersey, focusing on enhancing the island’s reputation as an international finance centre.…
Tosçelik Spiral Boru, a leading division of Tosyalı, Türkiye’s globally renowned steel producer and the largest pipe manufacturer in Europe, has won the tender for the “Rhine Water Pipeline” (RWTL) project. This project, crucial for environmental restoration in Germany, aims to redirect water from the Rhine River to refill exhausted open-cast mines. Spearheaded by RWE, a top-tier German energy company, the project involves Tosçelik Spiral Boru providing 130,000 tonnes and 105,600 metres of 2235 mm diameter pipes. The formal contract was signed at a ceremony at RWE’s convention centre, Paffendorf Castle, near Cologne. Fuat Tosyalı, Chairman of Tosyalı, remarked, “As…
Today marks a significant advancement in code security and analysis as The Code Registry, the first AI-powered code intelligence and analysis platform in the world, has successfully closed its seed funding round. The round was incubated at the Mission Capitalist Club in the United States, led by high-profile private technology investors including: leading fintech entrepreneur Michael M. Carter (Founder & CEO, BizEquity); banking software pioneer Michael Sanchez (CEO, Savanna Inc and Co-Founder of Finxact), and former Internet Capital Group Managing Director John Loftus, along with participation from other leading private investors within the software and fintech industries. Originating in London…
If you want to become a digital nomad or if you are already working and travelling across multiple countries, there will be much on your mind, such as your tax position. Global Tax Consulting explores the consequences of the nomadic lifestyle including whether having no tax home is ‘legal’, how double taxation is mitigated and the steps a nomad can take to optimise their tax affairs. Tax residence Ultimately, where you are liable to pay tax will be driven by your resident status. Countries assess a variety of factors to determine your resident status including physical presence, access to accommodation,…
Anbio Biotechnology is breaking new ground in the European market with the launch of its premier product, the AF-100 C, a state-of-the-art compact fluorescent immunoassay analyser set to redefine the standards of point-of-care diagnostics. Armed with over 70 assays, the AF-100 C is designed to fortify the capabilities of healthcare providers throughout the EU, thus elevating patient diagnostics and care. Anbio Biotechnology (Anbio), a luminary in the global in vitro diagnostics industry, is excited to announce the debut of its wide-ranging “Point of Care” product assortment within the European Union. This introduction marks a significant chapter for Anbio, heralding new…
The alarming statistic that one in five UK adults are turned down for credit due to inadequate credit histories underscores the urgent need for enhanced financial literacy and support mechanisms. Boshhh, a telecommunications service provider, aims to serve this demographic by offering guaranteed approval on its SIM contracts to those with poor or nonexistent credit histories. In its quest to support credit score improvement, Boshhh has joined forces with Equifax, Transunion, and EE, achieving significant success in assisting nearly 500 of its users to boost their credit ratings within just six months. Lewis Camilleri, the co-founder and CEO of Boshhh,…
The innovative e-commerce platform ikas has reached a significant milestone, achieving $20 million in Series A funding. This funding round, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank and Re-Pie Asset Management, marks a significant investment by the IFC in a Turkish startup, showcasing ikas’s rapid development and its crucial role in supporting small-scale enterprises. Marking a significant leap for the Turkish startup landscape, ikas has achieved a $20 million Series A funding, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Re-Pie Asset Management at the helm. This capital injection reflects ikas’s remarkable journey within Turkey’s e-commerce infrastructure…
In a move poised to transform the electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, ZES and electrip, powered by Electrip Global Ltd, have aligned with Hubject, the apex global provider of EV charging networks, to fortify e-roaming services. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, 5th April 2024 – ZES, a cornerstone in Turkey’s charge point operation landscape, and electrip, an up-and-coming European CPO, have unveiled a strategic partnership with Hubject, the global authority in electric vehicle charging networks. The collaboration, finalized on 21st March by İ. Sinan Ak, CEO of Electrip Global Ltd, and Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject, integrates about 4000 ZES stations in Turkey…
