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Investments & Wealth Institute Releases ‘Defining Wealth Management’ Report

The report defines knowledge and skills required of professional wealth management practitioners and serves as a blueprint for teams and firms to deliver competent, ethical advisory services to the public.

Denver, Colorado, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Investments & Wealth Institute’s (the Institute) 2022 ‘Defining Wealth Management’ report will be included as a special supplement to the March/April issue of the Institute’s Investments & Wealth Monitor, which will be published this month. The report serves as a blueprint for sole-proprietor practitioners, teams, firms or enterprises that aim to deliver competent, ethical wealth management services to the public.

Over the past three years, the Investments & Wealth Institute, in partnership with third-party psychometric partners, has commissioned several studies to define the knowledge and skills required for practitioners working within wealth management teams and firms. These studies have provided insight into industry trends and have helped the Institute to fulfill its non-profit purpose to develop and encourage the practice of high standards of professional conduct and to promote and protect the interests of the profession and the public it serves.

“We have seen wealth management teams evolve to better serve the sophisticated and complex needs of the clients they serve,” said Sean R. Walters, CAE®, chief executive officer of the Institute. “The team approach, integrating foundational process competencies like financial planning with advanced certifications in investment consulting, private wealth advice, and retirement management, leads to a more complete offering of wealth management services and advice to clients.”

Voluntary certifications enable advisors to obtain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform different jobs within a wealth management firm, while allowing advisors to differentiate their unique expertise. Wealth management professionals today must exhibit capabilities surrounding three distinct jobs that comprise a wealth management practice:

“In the U.S. at least, the regulatory structure is focused more on products and services, and less on professional competencies,” said Walters. “Voluntary certifications shouldn’t replace regulation – they should transcend and include the regulatory framework. We do this by applying sound psychometric methodologies that codify the standards that are needed to perform a job within a wealth management firm or team.”

Advisory professionals must expand expertise on all forms of strategies, styles, products,’ and behavioral biases related to investing to serve their clients. Investments & Wealth Institute professional certifications and educational programs help advisors deliver that value every day.

Click here to read the full report.

About Investments & Wealth Institute
Founded in 1985, the Investments & Wealth Institute is the premier professional association, education provider and standards body for financial advisors. Through its award-winning events, publications, courses and acclaimed certifications — Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) — the Institute delivers Ivy League-quality, highly-practical education to more than 30,000 practitioners annually in over 40 countries. Members of the Institute include the industry’s most successful investment consultants, advanced financial planners and private wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics in applying a broad set of knowledge and skills in their daily work with clients. Learn more at www.investmentsandwealth.org.

Maureen Walker
Investments & Wealth Institute
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U.S. Polo Assn. Announced as Finalist for Best Sport Licensed Brand in the 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards in Las Vegas

U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is pleased to announce the brand’s nomination as a finalist for the prestigious 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards for Best Sport Licensed Brand. The Licensing International Excellence Awards honor the way brands use licensing in innovative and creative methods to further their goals, products, and marketing around the globe.

Winners in 25 categories were selected by an expert global judging panel and voted on by members of the licensing industry at large from 165 finalists around the world. With more than 800 entries received, U.S. Polo Assn. was recognized as a finalist in the category for Best Sport Licensed Brand.

The multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand’s authentic connection to the sport of polo has been enhanced more than ever before by a year of outstanding storytelling, partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropic endeavors. The nomination acknowledged U.S. Polo Assn.’s growth and achievements, attributed to the brand’s nearly $2 billion in global retail sales and distribution across 190 countries through 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. stores as well as third-party retailers and e-commerce in 2021. Additional achievements include the expansion of the brand’s global online presence, activating more than 36 websites translated into 18 different languages, as well as a global partnership with ESPN to air the top polo games in the world, including the FIP World Polo Championships in October 2022.

Stiff competition with U.S. Polo Assn. for the Best Sport Licensed Brand included notable brands, such as Formula 1, Football Greats Alliance, The National Football League Plays Association (NFLPA), Tokyodachi, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE), and Yale University. In this extremely competitive category, Formula 1 was named the winner.

“On behalf of our global team and our licensing and retail partners around the world, we are honored that U.S. Polo Assn. was nominated for the Best Sport Licensed Brand,” says J. Michael Prince, CEO & President of USPA Global Licensing, the company that oversees the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “We are proud to be recognized alongside other industry-leading licensees, and we will continue to build on our long-term growth strategy to bring our authentic, sport-inspired lifestyle brand to consumers around the world.”

Prince also sends his congratulations to Formula 1 for their performance this year and their win.

Attending the event this year, on behalf of U.S. Polo Assn., was Molly Robbins, SVP of Global Licensing & Business Development for the U.S. Polo Assn. brand.

“Despite retail industry and supply chain challenges amid the global pandemic, the U.S. Polo Assn. lifestyle brand has continued to grow through product innovation, marketing, digital and public relations initiatives,” added Robbins.

The Excellence Awards were held at The LIGHT Vegas Nightclub on May 23, 2022, and hosted by George Leon, CEO and Founder of Cakewalk Entertainment. The ceremony was held in person for the first time in two years in Las Vegas, Nevada, to celebrate the best of the global licensing industry.

About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL)

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 190 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.

USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV, the world’s leading digital platform with polo and lifestyle content. In addition, USPAGL partners with ESPN and beIN Sports globally to share the sport of polo broadcasts on television and on-demand to millions of viewers around the world.  For more polo content, visit globalpolo.com.

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For further information contact: 

Stacey Kovalsky – Senior Director, Global Communications

Phone +001.561.790.8036 – E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.com

Kaela Drake – PR & Communications Coordinator

Phone +001.561.461.8596 – E-mail : kdrake@uspagl.com

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EV Technology Group Announces Platform for Sustainability, Setting the Stage for Further ESG Investment

Beyond de-carbonization: EV Technology Group also supports high-quality employment in local communities and corporate governance best practices

Beyond de-carbonization: EV Technology Group also supports high-quality employment in local communities and corporate governance best practices

TORONTO, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EV Technology Group Ltd. (“EV Technology Group”, “EVT Group” or the “Company”) (NEO: EVTG, DE:B96A) launched its sustainability platform today, including an articulation of its ESG aspirations and purpose — to drive the adoption of electric vehicles (“EVs”). EV Technology Group’s sustainability platform outlines how it plans to support decarbonization and its approach to overcoming environmental, societal and governance issues that can create obstacles to eliminating CO2 emissions. EV Technology Group is leading the way for positive change in this space through strategic investments in electric vehicle brands and invites further ESG investor interest in the Company’s growth story. The detailed platform is available for download today on EV Technology Group’s website at: https://evtgroup.com/sustainability-platform

EV Technology Group’s sustainability platform begins with its commitments to the environment — notably to reimagine existing internal combustion engine (“ICE”) vehicles as EVs, thereby contributing to de-carbonization. EV uptake, to date, has largely been amongst early adopters who are excited to be at the vanguard of change.

For lovers of automotive experiences, for whom driving is about much more than getting from point A to B, the homogeneity of many EV designs is a barrier to adoption. By helping to bring iconic brands such as the MOKE to the electric age, EV Technology Group’s products speed overall EV adoption by bringing the next wave of consumers from ICE to electric. Going forward, EV Technology Group’s environmental ambitions are not restricted to de-carbonization, as the Company seeks to implement sustainable procurement and supply chain practices, and explore use of NFTs to safeguard environmental standards.

“With transport accounting for more than 20% of total CO2 emissions, and road transport more than 70% of that, the importance of shifting away from internal combustion engines cannot be overstated,” said Wouter Witvoet, Founder and CEO of EV Technology Group. “We believe car lovers will only convert to electric vehicles when they promise the character, unique style and visceral driving pleasure historically delivered by iconic classic car brands. In this sense, as an EV pioneer, EV Technology Group has sustainability at its very core. We are also determined to maintain the highest standards in terms of both our societal impact and corporate governance.”

EV Technology Group’s sustainability platform also has a clear focus on social and governance commitments. Through its investments, the Company will sustain communities and the skills and expertise that will help them thrive into the future. As a company listed publicly on the NEO and Frankfurt Exchanges, EV Technology Group transparently adheres to all governance reporting standards required by these exchanges and is committed to implement data protection and privacy clauses for its customers.

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Beyond de-carbonization: EV Technology Group also supports high-quality employment in local communities and corporate governance best practices

EV Technology Group’s sustainability platform sets the stage to articulate an ESG vision — particularly for the growing pool of investors who prioritize contributing capital to companies that contribute to a lower-carbon future. The platform also discloses the future ambitions of the Company to continue improving its ESG credentials over time. Through this plan, EVT Group positions itself as a leader in supporting greener transportation and a carbon-neutral world, and is supporting these global efforts by creating EVs that people want to drive.

EV Technology Group
EV Technology Group was founded in 2021 with a vision of electrifying iconic brands — and a mission of redefining the joy of motoring for the electric age. By acquiring iconic brands and bringing beloved motoring experiences to the electric age, EVT Group is driving the EV revolution forward. Backed by a diversified team of passionate entrepreneurs, engineers and driving enthusiasts, EVT Group creates value for its customers by owning the total customer experience — acquiring and partnering with iconic brands with significant growth potential in unique markets, and controlling end-to-end capabilities. To learn more visit: https://evtgroup.com/

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Forward-looking statements involve significant risk, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except where required by law. There can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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New National Geographic Series Chasing Answers Spotlights KAUST’s Emergence as a Global Scientific Research Hub

Chasing Answers


NEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SERIES CHASING ANSWERS SPOTLIGHTS KAUST’S EMERGENCE AS A GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HUB

Four-part documentary delves into groundbreaking work conducted by teams of staff and students

THUWAL, Saudi Arabia, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Geographic is shining the spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Chasing Answers, a new four-part series that explores the emergence of the Thuwal-based institution as a hub for groundbreaking scientific research and development in the region and the world. The documentary, produced by National Geographic, will premiere on National Geographic (English) and National Geographic Abu Dhabi (Arabic) on Wednesday, June 1st at 9pm KSA.

Home to elite scientists from all over the world, KAUST focuses on research that applies science and technology to areas of global concern. The series delves into three areas in particular – human need, social advancement and environmental sustainability – highlighting important projects with significant impact on both nature and mankind.

Episodes include Powering the Future, which will take a look at a team of KAUST researchers, as they spend countless hours tackling climate change and testing alternative energy solutions. Red Sea Explored is a deep dive into projects that include underwater internet and coral spawning.

Chasing Answers


NEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SERIES CHASING ANSWERS SPOTLIGHTS KAUST’S EMERGENCE AS A GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HUB

The episode (Feeding) The 10 Billion Challenge shows the inroads being made by the KAUST team in answering the ever-daunting question of how to feed the world’s growing population. We Are Doers focuses on a group of problem-solvers as they look for ways to use technology to help overcome issues ranging from the global microchip shortage to filling knowledge gaps in our understanding of the past and our ambitions for the future.

Chasing Answers will air at 9pm KSA time each Wednesday for four weeks starting June 1st.

About King Abdullah University of Science & Technology 

Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university devoted to finding solutions for some of the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges in the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment and the digital domain. KAUST is a curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary problem-solving environment, with state-of-the-art labs, distinguished faculty talent, and 20 research areas related to these themes.

KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 100 different nationalities live, work and study on campus. KAUST is a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and the world, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startup businesses, collaborative regional and global initiatives, and original published papers.

To learn more visit kaust.edu.sa.

For more information, please contact global.pr@kaust.edu.sa

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TigerGraph’s Graph for All Million Dollar Challenge Winners Impress With Innovative Solutions to Global Issues Using Graph Technology

Top Projects Address Mental Health, Refugee Support, Detecting Organized Crime, Fighting Global Misinformation, and More

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TigerGraph, provider of a leading graph analytics platform, today unveiled the winners of the Graph for All Million Dollar Challenge — awarding $1 million in cash to game-changing, graph-powered projects that analyze and address many of today’s biggest global social, economic, health, and climate-related concerns. The winning projects, announced at this week’s Graph + AI Summit, were hand-selected by the global judging committee from more than 1,500 registrations from 100+ countries. Mental Health Hero claimed the $250k Grand Prize for creating an application to help provide greater access and personalization to mental health treatment.

“From addressing mental health issues to supporting Ukrainian refugees to predicting how supply shocks will spread through the world economy, the submissions we received tackle real-world concerns and demonstrate innovative approaches to resolving them with graph technology,” said Dr. Yu Xu, founder and CEO of TigerGraph. “We wanted to create a challenge that produced new and innovative applications of graph technology and the global community did just that. The overwhelming focus on global issues in this challenge shows that regardless of geography, we all share many of the same concerns and challenges, and that graph technology can help address them.”

Graph For All Million Dollar Challenge Winners
After extensive review by the global judging committee, consisting of 32 experts from industry, academia, and TigerGraph, the following are the 15 award-winning projects.

Graph For All Million Dollar Challenge Grand Prize Winner
Grand Prize, $250,000: Mental Health Hero – Mental Health Hero is a graph-based approach to solving one of the largest public health epidemics today: the prevalence of untreated mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. According to the CDC, 400 million people globally are not receiving essential treatment for their mental health disorders [1]. Additionally, only 40% of adults with mental illness are estimated to receive treatment for it [2].

Graph For All Million Dollar Challenge Top Awards
Most Impactful 1st place, $100,000: UAWelcome – The global refugee crisis reached a new level of awareness with the war in Ukraine. In response, UAWelcome created a platform that uses graph technology to connect individual refugees and their needs with a fast-growing community of volunteers and the limited and scattered resources. Their application is already in use connecting volunteers and scattered resources with Ukrainian refugees and helping refugees seek asylum in the U.S.

Most Innovative 1st place, $100,000: Universe Planner – A multiverse-metaverse planning app that allows users to solve complex problems by tapping into and leveraging social knowledge. It also socially connects users to others working on the same or similar mission, plan, or task.

Most Ambitious 1st place, $100,000: ShockNet – Allows users to adjust assumptions, investigate the predicted chains of shocks through the world economy, and identify ways to avoid economic crises by gaining visibility into how and why shocks spread. ShockNet includes an app that allows policymakers to visualize and adjust the model to better understand how to offset or avoid a future crisis.

Most Applicable 1st place, $100,000: BioDex – BioDex combines our natural curiosity with the motivation of gaming. By gamifying the experience of connecting to nature, players can snap images of nature, identify its species, and display its properties in real time while striving to identify as many species as possible and contributing biodiversity information to research.

Women Who Graph, $30,000: Diagnosx – After seeing first hand in the ER the dual struggles of patients not understanding their health conditions and doctors trying to draw pictures to help explain conditions, Bree Day knew there had to be a better way. Her idea to get 3D models to illustrate breadth and depth of a patient’s diagnosis into all patients’ hands is realized in Diagnosx. The application presents a 3D model of a patient’s diagnosis and medical history to better illustrate the findings and diagnosis, and decrease disparities in doctor/patient communication.

Most Popular, $20,000: Multimodality Cancer Graph – Many diseases are related to each other, and complications from a certain disease could cause another. Through the power of graphs and machine learning, this project aims to uncover new disease links and help researchers better prepare for future pandemics or emerging diseases.

Additional Winners
Most Impactful

  • 2nd place, $50,000: Fact-Checker: Fighting Misinformation at Scale – A multi-platform, multi-lingual, real-time fact-checking system powered by machine learning and graph technology.
  • 3rd place, $25,000: Project Athena – An automatic, generic knowledge graph framework that builds itself from textual unstructured data and uses natural language to query and apply data.

Most Innovative

  • 2nd place, $50,000: RepoLinks – A graph that shows the dense, complex interconnections between software developers, programming languages, and software projects, to better understand factors such as skill sets, productivity, and technology evolution within organizations.
  • 3rd place, $25,000: Gemini – An eclectic news search engine that cuts through the noise and allows readers to dig deep into a specific topic or explore multiple facets of the news they are most interested in.

Most Ambitious

  • 2nd place, $50,000: Finding Drug Interactions in Silico with Graph – Identifies drug interactions and potential side effects using graph machine learning during the pharmaceutical development process.
  • 3rd place, $25,000: Candoor – A social networking site for people seeking to connect with others for candid conversations on anything from professional industry advice to tips for pursuing a hobby.

Most Applicable

  • 2nd place, $50,000: TigerGraph for United Nations (UN) Data – Makes UN data, the most robust dataset in the world, easily accessible to anyone by harnessing the power of graph technology.
  • 3rd place, $25,000: BiasCheck – A cool new Google Chrome extension that fosters critical thinking by identifying bias/accuracy of all news sources. The technology also allows users to explore specific topics with differing viewpoints that challenge the status quo.

The Graph for All Million Dollar Challenge judging committee was comprised of the world’s brightest and most recognizable data scientists, professors, PhDs, distinguished engineers, and founders of global companies focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, knowledge graph, and other industry experts with deep knowledge of graph technology, graph use cases, and graph deployments. The judging committee included eight PhDs, three academics from top universities, an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, a marine geoscientist, and a 2x Kaggle Grand Master. TigerGraph engineers and product experts also joined the panel as employee judges.

“Wow! The creative use of graph and data in these solutions really shows how a graph approach with the right data can address so many global issues,” said Juan Sequeda, principal scientist, data.world and Graph for All Million Dollar Challenge judge. “What is truly exciting is that most of these projects can be expanded and applied in many different situations and use cases in the future. The projects serve as templates that can be adjusted, augmented, and adapted for other situations, helping make life better for even more people. Like the project created to help Ukrainian refugees, while it is excellent for refugee situations, that same application could be used to help people impacted by natural disasters throughout the world.”

Helpful Links

About TigerGraph                                                                                           
TigerGraph is a platform for advanced analytics and machine learning on connected data. Based on the industry’s first and only distributed native graph database, TigerGraph’s proven technology supports advanced analytics and machine learning applications such as fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML), entity resolution, customer 360, recommendations, knowledge graph, cybersecurity, supply chain, IoT, and network analysis. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA. Start free with tigergraph.com/cloud.

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1 References
[1] https://futuresrecoveryhealthcare.com/blog/barriers-to-mental-health-treatment/
[2] https://towardsdatascience.com/data-science-in-mental-health-ccd09ba2148a

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Lega Serie A Lands in the US, De Siervo Launches ‘Calcio is Back’ in New York

Opening event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, attended by Vieri, Del Piero, Pirlo and Nesta

LEGA SERIE A LANDS IN THE US, DE SIERVO LAUNCHES ‘CALCIO IS BACK’ IN NEW YORK


Charlie Stillitano, right, Managing Director for U.S. Lega Serie A, listens as Luigi De Siervo, left, CEO of Lega Serie A, speaks during the ‘Calcio Is Back’ gala dinner to kick-off Italy’s Lega Serie A soccer arrival to the U.S., Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Met in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lega Serie A lands in the United States. And it does so in grand style, launching a new ‘historic phase’ for Italian football, with the inaugural event ‘Calcio is Back’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a prestigious venue for world-famous brands. Many personalities from the institutional, entrepreneurial, cultural, sporting and entertainment worlds attended the event, including all the Lega Serie A clubs and legends such as Alessandro Del Piero, Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo and Christian Vieri, ‘Ambassadors of Lega Serie A’, as well as NBA and NFL champions. “It’s a project that started more than two years ago: we strongly believe in it and it’s finally happening, 20 years later than it should have,” explained Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie A, at a press conference in New York to present the project.

“Those who came before us had only focused on Italy, which is fundamental in terms of turnover;” now is the time to do what should have been started two decades ago, with “the beginning of globalisation. Until now,” De Siervo explained, “the Serie A had focused on other priorities.”

The operational and institutional centre of the project ‘Calcio is Back’ in the US will be the recently opened office of the Lega Serie A in New York, in Chelsea Manhattan, 133W 25th street. The opening of the first international office marks the start of a project that will allow the Lega and its 20 member clubs to create new synergies while strengthening the relations with institutions, broadcasters, brands and fans overseas.

The opening of the Lega’s New York office, De Siervo continued, is aimed at “progressively growing” the Serie A product, at “making up for lost time and reaching everyone in the United States who watches football.” De Siervo then expressed his “enthusiasm” for the relationship with CBS, the Lega Serie A’s main broadcaster in the United States. “We are actively working to put them in a position to increase their audience.”

The investment for the launch in the US is currently quantified at between €1 million and €3 million, “but it can still be increased,” says De Siervo, anticipating that “two more hubs such as the one in New York” will be opened and that the aim “is to have a series of offices around the world within a year and a half.”

For more information:
LaPresse SpA Communication and Press Office Director
Barbara Sanicola – barbara.sanicola@lapresse.it

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InterGlobe Enterprises And UPS Launch MOVIN – A New Logistics Brand Built For India

MOVIN will transform Indian B2B logistics

NEW DELHI, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UPS (NYSE: UPS), the global leader in logistics and InterGlobe Enterprises, India’s trusted travel and hospitality conglomerate, today announced a joint venture to launch MOVIN, a new logistics brand to serve the needs and demands of the fast-paced Indian market. The name MOVIN is a combination of Movement and India (MOVEMENT+INDIA).

MOVIN will offer a range of extensive express and premium service coverage across India with a strong portfolio of B2B domestic services including a day-definite, as well as express, time-definite solutions, which will give businesses better predictability and greater competitiveness to swiftly integrate into the global value chain.

India’s rapidly developing economy and the demand of the business community for robust logistics solutions presents a significant opportunity and MOVIN is well positioned to provide efficiencies, stronger distribution channels, advanced technology, and apply global best practices.

“India’s growth towards a $5 trillion economy will be largely supported by the growth of local businesses and logistics which are key contributors to India’s economy. I am confident that InterGlobe’s deep understanding of the Indian market, combined with UPS’s 114 years of logistics expertise will make this venture a success,” said JB Singh, Director InterGlobe Enterprises who will oversee the new brand. “We are certain that our foray into logistics with MOVIN will contribute significantly to the rapid development and growth of businesses in India. We look forward to enabling and facilitating trade, commerce and employment through this venture.”

“The powerful simplicity of MOVIN’s service experience is based on the brand’s people-centric and performance-driven approach that will empower us to deliver outstanding customer experiences to businesses across India.”

Leveraging UPS’s global logistics expertise combined with InterGlobe’s deep understanding of the Indian market, MOVIN will build technology-backed solutions that will link companies across the country to international businesses with speed, reliability and enhanced digital customer experience. Creating corridors of opportunity, innovation and excellence, MOVIN will offer seamless integration across air and ground networks, to B2B customers, enabling an uninterrupted flow of goods that is backed by consistent, predictable and responsive operations.

“UPS is excited to launch this new venture with InterGlobe Enterprises. Together we will empower local businesses to grow and connect them to trade opportunities around the world,” said Ufku Akaltan, UPS President Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa. “With a strategy of customer first, people led, innovation driven, UPS further expands its global network, including healthcare solutions, through a unique partnership that creates a suite of services to serve B2B customers’ need to grow.”

Headquartered in Gurugram, MOVIN is launching operations today in a phased manner and will ramp up in July of 2022 starting with Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru – with more expansions to other metros and cities across the nation to follow.

About MOVIN
UPS and InterGlobe Enterprises formed a joint venture, IRIS Transportation Services Pvt Ltd. in order to create MOVIN, a new logistics brand in India. The name MOVIN is the combination of Movement and India (MOVEMENT+INDIA). MOVIN Service is built for Indian businesses in the fast lane. Its pace and agility will match their ambitions, and its service levels will exceed their expectations. MOVIN will offer a suite of B2B domestic services including a fully predictable, day-definite service, as well as express, time definite service across the country. With seamless integration across air and ground networks, these express corridors will enable an uninterrupted flow of goods, backed by consistent, predictable and responsive operations. For more details, visit www.movin.in

About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2021 revenue of $97.3 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s 534,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion. More information can be found at www.ups.com about.ups.com and www.investors.ups.com.

About InterGlobe Enterprises
InterGlobe Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. is a large Indian conglomerate holding leadership positions in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel related services. InterGlobe through its various businesses employs more than 27,000 professionals across 115+ cities globally. Since 1989, the Group has building businesses and representing global brands that delivery quality and value. It has been bridging the gap between people and markets through innovation and service leadership and the unswerving commitment to this purpose has allowed it to establish a strong foothold in businesses such as Aviation (IndiGo), Hospitality, Airline Management, Travel Commerce, Advanced Pilot Training, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. For more details, visit www.interglobe.com

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