• Could bitcoin 'eclipse $100,000' by the end of 2021? - Bitcoin has been the talk of the crypto currency world for a long time, since its huge rally in 2017, and so far in 2019 we have seen a rise of over 220% and the gains that we are seeing could be far from over. In a recent interview Morgan Creek Digital Assets Partners Anthony Pompliano made comments suggesting that there still is a lot of room for potential growth that will keep pushing Bitcoins price higher over the course of the next two years, driven by institutional interest, supply, and global instability. Pompliano said “I think by the end of 2021 we’ll see it eclipse $100,000,the important thing to remember about bitcoin is that it’s a fixed supply asset and so supply and demand economics apply. If there are increases in demand, you’re going to see the price move up.” Bitcoin has bounced back in a big way this year after suffering a plunge of over 70% from its highs in 2018, to the worst year the crypto currency has seen since its creation. A lot of the positive stigma surrounding crypto currencies have been fueled by Facebooks new entry into the cryptocurrency market. The social media powerhouse have announced recently that they have plans to launch their own crypto coin, Libra, which many investors see as the light at the end of the tunnel, for the mainstream acceptance of crypto currency. Pompliano said “It’s really bullish for the digital currency in the sense that the more important part of the announcement is not Libra, it’s Calibra, which is the digital wallet that Facebook is reportedly going to give to hundreds of millions of people, if not billions of people,” he continued to say “That wallet I think will eventually support bitcoin, ethereum, tokenized securities and even data, so you can imagine something like your medical health records being tokenized and held in that wallet. I think it’s really important moment where we give hundreds of millions of people the capacity to hold crypto currencies.” On Tuesday bitcoin was observed to be trading over $12,500 USD, and at the time of writing this article it is currently trading at over $13,000. Pompliano has said that the next big level for bitcoin, and the key to see where the currency will go is $20,000 USD, but also commented saying that that level will not happen overnight. Once the Crypto Currency breaks that level, Pompliano believes it will really pull more investors in, however this is something that will take shape over the course of the next six to twenty four months. James Rheed – Bennet Global (Added: Wed Jul 10 2019 Hits: 52 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• U.S. stocks mixed as Federal Reserve officials' remarks are taken into focus - Stocks saw a rather mixed session on Tuesday seeing turbulence as investors took into account recent remarks by the Federal Reserve and are considering whether or not the Fed would unwind plans to shift policy in a more dovish direction. With the recent comments made by the Fed, we saw the S&P500 rise 0.13% at close of market, which after a session mostly trading in the red was good news. The Dow saw a third straight trading session fall ending trading down 0.08% which were led by declines of 3M which saw losses of over 2%. The NASDAQ saw gains in the session rising 0.54% closing up 43.35 points. Stocks on their own saw struggles in Tuesdays trading, seemingly unable to turn higher as markets continued to prospect the possible changes in prices that the Fed Committee decision may show, if they do move ahead shifting the monetary policy to a less accommodative direction in the midst of strong economic data. On Tuesday afternoon, markets priced in a 3.8% probability on a 50 basis point rate cut, after the Feds July meeting, this paired with a 96.2% chance of a less aggressive 25 base point ease. Jerome Powell, the chair for the Fed made comments at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on Tuesday morning, in what is set to be his last public appearance before he issues his bi annual monetary policy report to congress on Wednesday and Thursday. In his comments which were more focused on the topic of bank stress testing, Powell made comments that the assessment procedure will have to be evolved over the next few years, so they can keep in line with the constantly changing financial system. This will enable the Fed to test that banks will be able to continue to run as normal in the case of sever economic downturn. Treasuries saw losses across the curve on Tuesday before the start of Powell’s meeting coming on Wednesday. The yield on the ten year note, which moves inversely to the price, rose over 2.5 basis points to a respectable 2.063%. Depending on how the Fed tackles the next few days, and what comes from the reports, may show even more volatility in the markets. Sally Dawes – Bennet International (Added: Wed Jul 10 2019 Hits: 47 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Block chain customer service phone Number - 1. Block chain customer are contact number 8882125111 to all block chain wallet users for support live wallet service getting by user by dialing block chain to contact block chain wallet phone Number for instant as inventive expresses or group famous alias satoshi nakamoto. Bit coin in year 2008. 2. Block chain is leading software platform as digital assets, the innovative method to construct a radically better as radically better financial system and provides since largest production of Block chain. 3. Block chain have serves the series of blocks which outset from the current blocks inherently capable transaction between two parties, technical corruptions. 4. Block chain they have provided as helpline account not able to carry out transaction through block chain any verification code on different device such as mobile tab computer etc. 5 The block chain is the leading software platform for digital assets. The block chain addresses the innovative method to construct a radically better financial system and provides the largest production 6 So for this, they have provided a block chain customer support phone number. Users can contact Block chain support helpline number 24*7. You can get instant assistance about the issues and solutions with efficient professionals. If you do not have any technical knowledge, don’t feel shy to make a call on a Block chains customer support phone number. Dialing Block chain phone number will make them feel worried free even if lack technical knowledge. as https://livewallet.info/block chain-customer-service-phone-number/ (Added: Tue Jul 09 2019 Hits: 59 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Equity Research Firm - Date: 8 July, 2019 Place: London, UK One of Australia's fastest growing independent equity media research firm-Kalkine is branching out in the UK market and is opening its London Office. Kalkine was founded in 2014 by the Australian financial expert Kunal Sawhney with the aim of providing investment advice to their subscribers based on value investing. The advice is based on the intensive research done on companies from several sectors including Technology, Mining, Insurance, Banking, Industrial, Utilities, Healthcare, Real Estate, Financial Services, Retail, Media, Dividend and Food & Beverage. Kalkine after its tremendous success in Australia is ready to step-in the UK market. Sawhney said on Tuesday “Our key goal is to provide ideas to clients that enable them to navigate and achieve success in complex markets, we aim to provide a holistic view of stock investment recommendations to our UK clients with respect to financial performance, strategy, and industry catalysts”. Kalkine UK will offer its investment advisory services to its investors via subscription services. Their products include Penny stocks Report, U.S Equities Report, Growth Report, Resources Report, Investor Report, Macro Report and other reports covering special and informative topics aiming to give the right information to its subscribers. In the past recommendations, the company has made sure that they look at both the qualitative and quantitative factors. The quantitative factors include capitalization, earnings, dividends, assets and liabilities. While the qualitative characteristics are the nature of business, position of company in the industry and other operating characteristics. In recognition of its launch, the company has released its inaugural research report. . To learn more about the UK division of Kalkine, please visit: https://www.kalkine.co.uk/ or write at info@kalkine.co.uk. About Kalkine: Kalkine is an independent equity media research firm, which provides guidance to its subscribers about which stocks to buy, sell or hold. Kalkine releases reports on a daily basis, covering individual stocks across US and Australia equities which has the potential to generate solid returns on a long term perspective. Their report makes a detailed analysis of the recent events of the as well as the investment drivers for the stock. Kalkine also educates its subscribers/clients with the overall macro perspective across major economies including the US, Australia, UK and China. They also cover special and informative topics aiming to give the right information to its subscribers. (Added: Mon Jul 08 2019 Hits: 194 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Equity Research Firm - One of Australia's fastest growing independent equity media research firm-Kalkine is branching out in the UK market and is opening its London Office. Kalkine was founded in 2014 by the Australian financial expert Kunal Sawhney with the aim of providing investment advice to their subscribers based on value investing. The advice is based on the intensive research done on companies from several sectors including Technology, Mining, Insurance, Banking, Industrial, Utilities, Healthcare, Real Estate, Financial Services, Retail, Media, Dividend and Food & Beverage. Kalkine after its tremendous success in Australia is ready to step-in the UK market. Sawhney said on Tuesday “Our key goal is to provide ideas to clients that enable them to navigate and achieve success in complex markets, we aim to provide a holistic view of stock investment recommendations to our UK clients with respect to financial performance, strategy, and industry catalysts”. Kalkine UK will offer its investment advisory services to its investors via subscription services. Their products include Penny stocks Report, U.S Equities Report, Growth Report, Resources Report, Investor Report, Macro Report and other reports covering special and informative topics aiming to give the right information to its subscribers. In the past recommendations, the company has made sure that they look at both the qualitative and quantitative factors. The quantitative factors include capitalization, earnings, dividends, assets and liabilities. While the qualitative characteristics are the nature of business, position of company in the industry and other operating characteristics. In recognition of its launch, the company has released its inaugural research report. . To learn more about the UK division of Kalkine, please visit: https://www.kalkine.co.uk/ or write at info@kalkine.co.uk. About Kalkine: Kalkine is an independent equity media research firm, which provides guidance to its subscribers about which stocks to buy, sell or hold. Kalkine releases reports on a daily basis, covering individual stocks across US and Australia equities which has the potential to generate solid returns on a long term perspective. Their report makes a detailed analysis of the recent events of the as well as the investment drivers for the stock. Kalkine also educates its subscribers/clients with the overall macro perspective across major economies including the US, Australia, UK and China. They also cover special and informative topics aiming to give the right information to its subscribers. (Added: Mon Jul 08 2019 Hits: 182 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Bank of Baroda, CRISIL sign MoU for SME grading - Mumbai, July 4, 2019: Bank of Baroda, India’s leading and trusted bank with a network of 9,500 branches, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CRISIL Ltd, a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company, for assessing the credit quality of its existing and prospective customers in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment. CRISIL will assess the SMEs by processing and analysing structured, unstructured and new data streams through www.smefirst.com, its digital platform, and Quantix, its proprietary platform for data and analytics. CRISIL aims to transform access to credit for SMEs by leveraging its decades of experience in analysing credit. While loans to SMEs have grown at around 13% annually over the past decade, accounting for nearly 15% of bank credit today, SMEs have been dependent on informal channels of finance because of lack of granular data and credit assessment mechanisms. Access to credit is critical for SMEs to grow, especially since they are the backbone of the economy with around 6.3 crore of them employing over 11 crore people and accounting for 29% of India’s GDP and 40% of exports. P.S Jayakumar, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “The MSME sector requires a lot of support from large banks like ours as they generate maximum employment generation in the country. While Bank of Baroda already had a sizable book on SME lending, post-amalgamation our pan-India presence will enhance the bank’s business in this space as the share of the SME segment in the total loan book would increase significantly. Our tie-up with CRISIL will strengthen the evaluation process of SMEs and enable growth of the SME lending business.” P.S Jayakumar, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda & Ashu Suyash, MD & CEO, CRISIL along with officials of Bank of Baroda and CRISIL at MoU signing ceremony Says Ashu Suyash, Managing Director and CEO, CRISIL Ltd, “The SME lending market, at Rs 18 lakh crore, presents a great opportunity for banks and providers of analytics like CRISIL, given the low levels of penetration. Increased digitalisation of the economy, availability of new data sources such as GST, in addition to traditional financial data and non-traditional data sources, allow for new analytics-based grading of SMEs. CRISIL’s suite of research and analytical tools, deep institutional intelligence, and experience from grading and assessing 1.45 lakh SMEs, will enable faster and improved credit decisioning. The MoU with Bank of Baroda is a step in this direction.” Bank of Baroda will also leverage CRISIL’s SME cluster study services for ongoing intelligence on business prospects at both sector and geography levels. This will afford it a focussed approach to grow its SME lending business across identified clusters and industries based on evaluation of opportunities and risks. Added V.S. Khichi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, “The biggest challenge in this sector has been the availability of finance. If an SME does not receive financial support from banks, they typically tend to fall back on either the promoter's own savings or borrowings from family and friends. We hope that this partnership will help identify businesses that will aid the India growth story of tomorrow.” CRISIL’s grading indicate the relative creditworthiness of SMEs based on an eight-point scale, where 1 indicates the highest creditworthiness and 8 poor creditworthiness. The credit evaluation process includes proprietary analytics and tools such as the CRISIL Financial Sensitivity Model, and peer analytics and benchmarks based on information gleaned from over 60,000 enterprises. “CRISIL’s SME cluster study generates sharp insights at both location and sector levels based on a combination of deep domain expertise and analytics, and primary and secondary research,” said Amish Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, CRISIL. “That gives lenders actionable market insights on SMEs.” About Bank of Baroda Bank of Baroda (“The Bank”) established on July 20, 1908 is a State-owned banking and financial services organization, headquartered in Vadodara (earlier known as Baroda) in Gujarat, India. Bank of Baroda is India’s third largest bank with a strong domestic presence supported by self- service channels. Bank’s distribution network includes 9,500+ branches, 13,400+ ATMs and 1,200+ self-service e-lobbies. The Bank has a significant international presence with a network of 100 branches/offices of subsidiaries, spanning 21 countries. The Bank has wholly owned subsidiaries including BOB Financial Solutions Limited (erstwhile BOB Cards Ltd.), BOB Capital Markets and BOB Asset Management Co. Ltd. Bank of Baroda also has joint venture for life insurance viz. India First Life Insurance. The Bank owns 98.57% in The Nainital Bank. The Bank has also sponsored three Regional Rural Banks namely Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Baroda Rajasthan Gramin Bank and Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank. Visit us at www.bankofbaroda.in Twitter - https://twitter.com/bankofbaroda Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialbankofbaroda/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdf14FHPLt7omkE9CmyrVHA LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bankofbaroda/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bankofbaroda/ About CRISIL Limited CRISIL is a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better. It is India’s foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics and solutions with a strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint. It has delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers through businesses that operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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• Bank of Baroda, CRISIL sign MoU for SME grading - Mumbai, July 4, 2019: Bank of Baroda, India’s leading and trusted bank with a network of 9,500 branches, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CRISIL Ltd, a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company, for assessing the credit quality of its existing and prospective customers in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment. CRISIL will assess the SMEs by processing and analysing structured, unstructured and new data streams through www.smefirst.com, its digital platform, and Quantix, its proprietary platform for data and analytics. CRISIL aims to transform access to credit for SMEs by leveraging its decades of experience in analysing credit. While loans to SMEs have grown at around 13% annually over the past decade, accounting for nearly 15% of bank credit today, SMEs have been dependent on informal channels of finance because of lack of granular data and credit assessment mechanisms. Access to credit is critical for SMEs to grow, especially since they are the backbone of the economy with around 6.3 crore of them employing over 11 crore people and accounting for 29% of India’s GDP and 40% of exports. P.S Jayakumar, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “The MSME sector requires a lot of support from large banks like ours as they generate maximum employment generation in the country. While Bank of Baroda already had a sizable book on SME lending, post-amalgamation our pan-India presence will enhance the bank’s business in this space as the share of the SME segment in the total loan book would increase significantly. Our tie-up with CRISIL will strengthen the evaluation process of SMEs and enable growth of the SME lending business.” P.S Jayakumar, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda & Ashu Suyash, MD & CEO, CRISIL along with officials of Bank of Baroda and CRISIL at MoU signing ceremony Says Ashu Suyash, Managing Director and CEO, CRISIL Ltd, “The SME lending market, at Rs 18 lakh crore, presents a great opportunity for banks and providers of analytics like CRISIL, given the low levels of penetration. Increased digitalisation of the economy, availability of new data sources such as GST, in addition to traditional financial data and non-traditional data sources, allow for new analytics-based grading of SMEs. CRISIL’s suite of research and analytical tools, deep institutional intelligence, and experience from grading and assessing 1.45 lakh SMEs, will enable faster and improved credit decisioning. The MoU with Bank of Baroda is a step in this direction.” Bank of Baroda will also leverage CRISIL’s SME cluster study services for ongoing intelligence on business prospects at both sector and geography levels. This will afford it a focussed approach to grow its SME lending business across identified clusters and industries based on evaluation of opportunities and risks. Added V.S. Khichi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, “The biggest challenge in this sector has been the availability of finance. If an SME does not receive financial support from banks, they typically tend to fall back on either the promoter's own savings or borrowings from family and friends. We hope that this partnership will help identify businesses that will aid the India growth story of tomorrow.” CRISIL’s grading indicate the relative creditworthiness of SMEs based on an eight-point scale, where 1 indicates the highest creditworthiness and 8 poor creditworthiness. The credit evaluation process includes proprietary analytics and tools such as the CRISIL Financial Sensitivity Model, and peer analytics and benchmarks based on information gleaned from over 60,000 enterprises. “CRISIL’s SME cluster study generates sharp insights at both location and sector levels based on a combination of deep domain expertise and analytics, and primary and secondary research,” said Amish Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, CRISIL. “That gives lenders actionable market insights on SMEs.” About Bank of Baroda Bank of Baroda (“The Bank”) established on July 20, 1908 is a State-owned banking and financial services organization, headquartered in Vadodara (earlier known as Baroda) in Gujarat, India. Bank of Baroda is India’s third largest bank with a strong domestic presence supported by self- service channels. Bank’s distribution network includes 9,500+ branches, 13,400+ ATMs and 1,200+ self-service e-lobbies. The Bank has a significant international presence with a network of 100 branches/offices of subsidiaries, spanning 21 countries. The Bank has wholly owned subsidiaries including BOB Financial Solutions Limited (erstwhile BOB Cards Ltd.), BOB Capital Markets and BOB Asset Management Co. Ltd. Bank of Baroda also has joint venture for life insurance viz. India First Life Insurance. The Bank owns 98.57% in The Nainital Bank. The Bank has also sponsored three Regional Rural Banks namely Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Baroda Rajasthan Gramin Bank and Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank. Visit us at www.bankofbaroda.in Twitter - https://twitter.com/bankofbaroda Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialbankofbaroda/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdf14FHPLt7omkE9CmyrVHA LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bankofbaroda/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bankofbaroda/ About CRISIL Limited CRISIL is a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better. It is India’s foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics and solutions with a strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint. It has delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers through businesses that operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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• Bank of Baroda, CRISIL sign MoU for SME grading - Mumbai, July 4, 2019: Bank of Baroda, India’s leading and trusted bank with a network of 9,500 branches, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CRISIL Ltd, a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company, for assessing the credit quality of its existing and prospective customers in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment. CRISIL will assess the SMEs by processing and analysing structured, unstructured and new data streams through www.smefirst.com, its digital platform, and Quantix, its proprietary platform for data and analytics. CRISIL aims to transform access to credit for SMEs by leveraging its decades of experience in analysing credit. While loans to SMEs have grown at around 13% annually over the past decade, accounting for nearly 15% of bank credit today, SMEs have been dependent on informal channels of finance because of lack of granular data and credit assessment mechanisms. Access to credit is critical for SMEs to grow, especially since they are the backbone of the economy with around 6.3 crore of them employing over 11 crore people and accounting for 29% of India’s GDP and 40% of exports. P.S Jayakumar, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “The MSME sector requires a lot of support from large banks like ours as they generate maximum employment generation in the country. While Bank of Baroda already had a sizable book on SME lending, post-amalgamation our pan-India presence will enhance the bank’s business in this space as the share of the SME segment in the total loan book would increase significantly. Our tie-up with CRISIL will strengthen the evaluation process of SMEs and enable growth of the SME lending business.” P.S Jayakumar, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda & Ashu Suyash, MD & CEO, CRISIL along with officials of Bank of Baroda and CRISIL at MoU signing ceremony Says Ashu Suyash, Managing Director and CEO, CRISIL Ltd, “The SME lending market, at Rs 18 lakh crore, presents a great opportunity for banks and providers of analytics like CRISIL, given the low levels of penetration. Increased digitalisation of the economy, availability of new data sources such as GST, in addition to traditional financial data and non-traditional data sources, allow for new analytics-based grading of SMEs. CRISIL’s suite of research and analytical tools, deep institutional intelligence, and experience from grading and assessing 1.45 lakh SMEs, will enable faster and improved credit decisioning. The MoU with Bank of Baroda is a step in this direction.” Bank of Baroda will also leverage CRISIL’s SME cluster study services for ongoing intelligence on business prospects at both sector and geography levels. This will afford it a focussed approach to grow its SME lending business across identified clusters and industries based on evaluation of opportunities and risks. Added V.S. Khichi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, “The biggest challenge in this sector has been the availability of finance. If an SME does not receive financial support from banks, they typically tend to fall back on either the promoter's own savings or borrowings from family and friends. We hope that this partnership will help identify businesses that will aid the India growth story of tomorrow.” CRISIL’s grading indicate the relative creditworthiness of SMEs based on an eight-point scale, where 1 indicates the highest creditworthiness and 8 poor creditworthiness. The credit evaluation process includes proprietary analytics and tools such as the CRISIL Financial Sensitivity Model, and peer analytics and benchmarks based on information gleaned from over 60,000 enterprises. “CRISIL’s SME cluster study generates sharp insights at both location and sector levels based on a combination of deep domain expertise and analytics, and primary and secondary research,” said Amish Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, CRISIL. “That gives lenders actionable market insights on SMEs.” About Bank of Baroda Bank of Baroda (“The Bank”) established on July 20, 1908 is a State-owned banking and financial services organization, headquartered in Vadodara (earlier known as Baroda) in Gujarat, India. Bank of Baroda is India’s third largest bank with a strong domestic presence supported by self- service channels. Bank’s distribution network includes 9,500+ branches, 13,400+ ATMs and 1,200+ self-service e-lobbies. The Bank has a significant international presence with a network of 100 branches/offices of subsidiaries, spanning 21 countries. The Bank has wholly owned subsidiaries including BOB Financial Solutions Limited (erstwhile BOB Cards Ltd.), BOB Capital Markets and BOB Asset Management Co. Ltd. Bank of Baroda also has joint venture for life insurance viz. India First Life Insurance. The Bank owns 98.57% in The Nainital Bank. The Bank has also sponsored three Regional Rural Banks namely Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank, Baroda Rajasthan Gramin Bank and Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank. Visit us at www.bankofbaroda.in Twitter - https://twitter.com/bankofbaroda Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialbankofbaroda/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdf14FHPLt7omkE9CmyrVHA LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bankofbaroda/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bankofbaroda/ About CRISIL Limited CRISIL is a leading, agile and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better. It is India’s foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics and solutions with a strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint. It has delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers through businesses that operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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• Bump and Run Reversal - Bump and Run Reversal The pattern was originally named the Bump and Run Formation, or BARF. Bulkowski decided that Wall Street was not ready for such an acronym and changed the name to Bump and Run Reversal. Bulkowski identified three main phases to the pattern: lead-in, bump, and run. We will examine these phases and also look at Forex Signals volume and pattern validation. 1. Lead-in Phase: The first part of the pattern is a lead-in phase that can last 1 month or longer and forms the basis from which to draw the trend line. During this phase, prices advance in an orderly manner and there is no excess speculation. The trend line should be moderately steep. If it is too steep, then the ensuing bump is unlikely to be significant enough. If the trend line is not steep enough, then the subsequent trend line break will occur too late. Bulkowski advises that an angle of 30 to 45 degrees is preferable. The size of the angle will depend on the scaling (semi-log or arithmetic) and the size of the chart. It is probably easier to judge the soundness of the trend line with a visual assessment. 2. Bump Phase: The bump forms with a sharp advance, and prices move further away from the lead-in trend line. Ideally, the angle of the trend line from the bump's advance should be about 50% greater than the angle of the trend line extending up from the lead-in phase. Roughly speaking, this would call for an angle between 45 and 60 degrees. If it is not possible to measure the angles, then a visual assessment will suffice. 3. Bump Validity: It is important that the bump represent a speculative advance that cannot be sustained for a long time. Bulkowski developed what he calls an “arbitrary” measuring technique to validate the level of speculation in the bump. The distance from the highest high of the bump to the lead-in trend line should be at least twice the distance from the highest high in the lead-in phase to the lead-in trend line. These distances can be measured by drawing a vertical line from the highest highs to the lead-in trend line. An example is provided in the chart below. 4. Bump Rollover: After speculation dies down, prices begin to peak and a top forms. Sometimes, a small double top or a series of descending peaks forms instead. Prices begin to decline towards the lead-in trend line, and the right side of the bump forms. 5. Volume: As the stock advances during the lead-in phase, volume is usually average and sometimes low. When the speculative advance begins to form the left side of the bump, volume expands as the advance accelerates. 6. Run Phase: The run phase begins when the pattern breaks support from the lead-in trend line. Prices will sometimes hesitate or bounce off the trend line before breaking through. Once the break occurs, the run phase takes over, and the decline continues. 7. Support Turns Resistance: After the trend line is broken, there is sometimes a retracement that tests the newfound resistance level. Potential support-turned-resistance levels can also be identified from the reaction lows within the bump. The Bump and Run Reversal pattern can be applied to Forex Signals daily, weekly or monthly charts. As stated above, the pattern is designed to identify speculative advances that are unsustainable for a long period. Because prices rise very fast to form the left side of the bump, the subsequent decline can be just as ferocious. free forex signals presents special offer open trading account with one of the best forex brokers and GET FREE forex Signals via SMS, Email and WhatsApp SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAL To Access FREE Forex Signals in the Members Area START FREE 30 DAYS TRIAL on https://www.freeforex-signals.com/ (Added: Sun Jul 07 2019 Hits: 85 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Manage to win 500 Euros! - Well, my friends, it gets very hot! And not only because of the abnormal heat, but also among the participants of the Summer Promotion! This time a huge number of our clients participate in the Promotion, which means that the competition for the main prize is growing every day. We are even thinking of extending our Promotion and adding another main prize for you! Well, interesting, right? If you have not participated yet - quickly catch up on the lost and become the winner of the main draw of this summer! We remind the conditions of the Promotion: From 15.05.2019 to 15.07.2019, the clients of our partners can win 500 EURO for shopping in Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Of all the participants who fulfill the conditions of the Promotion, we will choose the winner using the random.org random number service! Who can participate in the promotion? - Clients of our partners who used the TaxFree4U mobile application. How to participate in the action? - Register or be registered through one of our partners (using the promotional code). - Make purchases in the amount of 500 euros in one of the countries: France, Italy, Germany or Spain, in the period from 15.05.2019 to 15.07.2019. - And return the VAT with the service TaxFree4U. The winner will be determined 07/19/2019 Pack your suitcases, install the TaxFree4U mobile app and go on vacation in a great mood! You will definitely get lucky :) (Added: Fri Jul 05 2019 Hits: 150 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Manage to win 500 Euros! - Well, my friends, it gets very hot! And not only because of the abnormal heat, but also among the participants of the Summer Promotion! This time a huge number of our clients participate in the Promotion, which means that the competition for the main prize is growing every day. We are even thinking of extending our Promotion and adding another main prize for you! Well, interesting, right? If you have not participated yet - quickly catch up on the lost and become the winner of the main draw of this summer! We remind the conditions of the Promotion: From 15.05.2019 to 15.07.2019, the clients of our partners can win 500 EURO for shopping in Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Of all the participants who fulfill the conditions of the Promotion, we will choose the winner using the random.org random number service! Who can participate in the promotion? - Clients of our partners who used the TaxFree4U mobile application. How to participate in the action? - Register or be registered through one of our partners (using the promotional code). - Make purchases in the amount of 500 euros in one of the countries: France, Italy, Germany or Spain, in the period from 15.05.2019 to 15.07.2019. - And return the VAT with the service TaxFree4U. The winner will be determined 07/19/2019 Pack your suitcases, install the TaxFree4U mobile app and go on vacation in a great mood! You will definitely get lucky :) (Added: Fri Jul 05 2019 Hits: 120 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Manage to win 500 Euros! - Well, my friends, it gets very hot! And not only because of the abnormal heat, but also among the participants of the Summer Promotion! This time a huge number of our clients participate in the Promotion, which means that the competition for the main prize is growing every day. We are even thinking of extending our Promotion and adding another main prize for you! Well, interesting, right? If you have not participated yet - quickly catch up on the lost and become the winner of the main draw of this summer! We remind the conditions of the Promotion: From 15.05.2019 to 15.07.2019, the clients of our partners can win 500 EURO for shopping in Italy, France, Spain and Germany. Of all the participants who fulfill the conditions of the Promotion, we will choose the winner using the random.org random number service! Who can participate in the promotion? - Clients of our partners who used the TaxFree4U mobile application. How to participate in the action? - Register or be registered through one of our partners (using the promotional code). - Make purchases in the amount of 500 euros in one of the countries: France, Italy, Germany or Spain, in the period from 15.05.2019 to 15.07.2019. - And return the VAT with the service TaxFree4U. The winner will be determined 07/19/2019 Pack your suitcases, install the TaxFree4U mobile app and go on vacation in a great mood! You will definitely get lucky :) (Added: Fri Jul 05 2019 Hits: 132 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Life Insurance Industry in South Africa Overview: Statistics, Trends, Analysis and Forecasts to 2022 - Market Reports On South Africa Provides the Trending Market Research Report On “Strategic Market Intelligence: Life Insurance in South Africa - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022” under Insurance category. The Report offers a collection of South Africa Market Trends, South Africa Market Analysis, South Africa Business Trends, And South Africa Market Size And Growth. "Strategic Market Intelligence: Life Insurance in South Africa - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022", report provides a detailed outlook by product category for the South African life insurance segment. It provides values for key performance indicators such as written premium, gross claims, life insurance penetration, and total assets during the review period (2013-2017) and forecast period (2017-2022). The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives a comprehensive overview of the South African economy and demographics, and provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country. Request a free sample copy of Life Insurance Market Report @ http://www.marketreportsonsouthafrica.com/marketreports/sample/reports/1528803 The report brings together our team research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on segment dynamics and competitive advantages, and profiles of insurers operating in the country. The report also includes details of insurance regulations, and recent changes in the regulatory structure. This report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the South African life insurance segment. Key Highlights - Key insights into the dynamics of the South African life insurance industry. - Comparison of South Africa's life insurance segments, along with premium and claim trends. - A comprehensive overview of the South African economy. - South Africa's insurance regulatory framework’s evolution, key facts, taxation regime, licensing and capital requirements. - South African life insurance industry’s market structure giving details of retail and commercial lines of business with market shares. - Distribution channels deployed by South Africa's life insurers. - Details of the competitive landscape, M&A and competitors’ profiles. Scope - This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the life insurance segment in South Africa. - It provides historical values for the South African life insurance segment for the report’s 2013-2017 review period, and projected figures for the 2017-2022 forecast period. - It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the South African life insurance segment, and market forecasts to 2022. - It analyzes the various distribution channels for life insurance products in South Africa. - It profiles the top life insurance companies in South Africa and outlines the key regulations affecting them. Reasons to buy - Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to South Africa's life insurance segment, and each category within it. - Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the South African life insurance segment. - Assess the competitive dynamics in the life insurance segment. - Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories. - Gain insights into key regulations governing the South African insurance industry, and their impact on companies and the industry's future. Browse our full report with Table of Contents: http://www.marketreportsonsouthafrica.com/marketreports/strategic-market-intelligence-life-insurance-in-south-africa-key-trends-and-opportunities-to-2022/1528803 About Market Reports on South Africa: Market Reports on South Africa is thus the one-stop solution for the entire market research requirements with regards to South Africa. We provide you with insight and analysis on the country’s economic outlook at the national, regional and city level, presenting a deep understanding of disparities and evolutionary paths. Get a complete, consistent and concise view of your markets with comprehensive industry reports. Our latest regional data-banks, forecasts, and detailed risk ratings will help you to identify risk and opportunities in every industry and develop strategic plans to deal with the competitiveness in South Africa’s market. Contact us: Market Reports On South Africa Tel: +91 22 27810772 / 27810773 Email: info@marketreportsonsouthafrica.com Website: http://www.marketreportsonsouthafrica.com (Added: Fri Jul 05 2019 Hits: 47 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• MCOA to move ahead with Reverse Stock Split of Common Stock - The innovative Marijuana Company of America who create unique products for the cannabis sector have announced that the Companies board of directors and shareholders have approved the plans for a reverse stock split of its currently issued and outstanding common stock, at a ratio of 1-60. The decision for this move was made at a meeting between the board and shareholders which was held on the 1st of July 2019. The announced move to perform a reverse stock split is to enable the company to have greater flexibility in their ability to consider and plan for future potential business needs, while also increasing the trading price of its common stock, to ensure the company can continue to list on the OTCQB. In accordance with the recently amended Certificate to the company’s Certificate of Incorporation, the aforementioned reverse stock split is set to be put into effect on the 31st of July 2019, this subject to the approval of the corporate action by FINRA. Marijuana Company Of America are expecting a smooth transition, and shares to begin trading in a split adjusted basis on the 1st of August, with a new CUSIP number and remain under the existing trading symbol of MCOA. The split, will affect all existing shares issued and outstanding, with the par value of MCOA common stock remaining unchanged at $0.001 per share. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the split, and as a sign of good faith for those who would be entitled to receive a fractional share, the company’s board of directors have said that those investors will receive one additional share. The acting exchange agent and transfer agent for the split will be Pacific Stock Transfer Company. Shareholders who have opted to hold their shares electronically in book entry form need not take any action to receive their post-split shares. As for shareholders, who have physical certificates Pacific Stock Transfer have announced that they will be providing those investors with instructions regarding the process they will need to undergo to exchange their existing certificates for post-split ones. Shareholders who have purchased shares through a bank, broker, or alternate nominee will have their positions automatically adjusted in accordance with their chosen methods process. For any additional information regarding the reverse stock split, MCOA will be providing an information statement, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Brian Gold – IEC International (Added: Fri Jul 05 2019 Hits: 53 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

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• Amazon Defeated in Court but investors are not worried - Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, has recently been cut down in size as they face a battle in the Federal Appeals court. After hours on Wednesday, saw the company announce that a Federal Appeals Court judge has ruled against the American Giant in a product liability case that could change the way the retailer operates. The third U.S circuit of appeals in Philadelphia concluded on Wednesday that Amazon may be held legally responsible while operating as an online marketplace for third party products. Heather Oberdorf a Pennsylvanian woman recently took to suing the company, after a product she purchased from the website malfunctioned. The Dog collar Oberdorf purchased malfunctioned and cause a retractable leash to hit her in the eye causing a minor injury. In a ruling by the courts, the Judge stated that in accordance with U.S tort law, in the case of online sales, Amazon is a “seller” in the transaction, and as a seller, the company is subject to the laws covering liability in Pennsylvania. The liability laws that are in place in the state are a lot stricter in relation to other states in the U.S. The most recent ruling directly goes against the grain of other similar lawsuits related to third party merchandise sold on Amazon, with a number of other U.S courts siding in favor of the Company. Recently two Federal appellate courts, threw the case out stating that Amazon held no liability for what others were selling on their site. Amazon representatives have been unavailable for comment on the most recent ruling, however shareholder responses speak volumes. Investors in the online retailer do not seem overly worried by the ruling, although the share price did see a small decline in after-hours action. The move by the U.S court to place liability on Amazon could see the company having to take more action regarding the process in which listings can be made on their site, however this should not be something that worried investors just yet. Caroline Fields – IEC International (Added: Fri Jul 05 2019 Hits: 65 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Global Security Token Study - Security Token Offerings becoming increasingly popular and mature, with close to one billion US Dollars raised BlockState conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. STO adoption is growing rapidly, the development however is still focussed on a few jurisdictions and industries. Berlin/Zug, 04 July 2019 - BlockState, the Swiss Security Tokenisation platform, conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. The results confirm what many voices have projected: Security Tokenisation is on the rise and is pushing blockchain powered fundraising to a new level of maturity, with 64 successfully completed STOs. “Tokenisation has often been hailed as the solution to all the problems related to ICOs and utility tokens, however, one has to keep in mind that the market is still maturing,” Paul Claudius, founder and CEO of BlockState says. “It is really exciting to see that major financial players like solarisBank or the Swiss stock exchange are building solutions to integrate this technology into the existing market infrastructure. At the same time, an increased demand for token-based fundraising can be observed among issuers and investors.” In the study, more than 120 concluded, running or planned STOs were analysed. The researchers looked at factors such as types of assets tokenised, industries, success rate and geographical distribution in order to gain a meaningful overview of the current state of development and the adoption of this new fundraising technology. The results largely confirm the predictions of Security Token enthusiasts: The technology is being adopted at a staggering rate, largely driven by fintech projects, but gradually spilling over into other industries. Although the total number of STOs has skyrocketed from 5 in 2017 to an estimated 83 in 2019, the huge potential of Security Tokenisation is yet to be unlocked. When looking at the total volume of IPOs, ICOs and STOs combined, it becomes clear that STOs make up less than 1% of all offerings in 2019. Considering the numerous advantages of STOs for both investors and issuers, it is safe to assume that Security Tokenisation will continue to grow steeply in the coming years. This is further confirmed by the projection that 83 STOs in 2019 almost match 981 ICOs in terms of total volume, suggesting that STOs already represent mature and serious competition for traditional IPOs. Here is a selection of the main findings: Adoption is driven by five jurisdictions: USA, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Estonia together represent 75% of all issuances. STOs are growing rapidly in volume and number: While in 2017 only 5 STOs with a total issuance volume of $65.59 million took place, 2018 saw 35 STOs with a total volume of $434.95 million. Equity is the most common asset class: By far the largest part of finished issuances was conducted for company equity, as 46 equity tokens were issued with a total volume of $622.9 million. The runner up were asset-backed securities, with 12 tokens issued for a total volume of $118.11 million. The market is dominated by the financial sector: With 77% of all STO funds raised, the financial sector is the clear leader followed by real estate with 11%. The full results of the study and a list of all identified projects can be viewed at: https://blockstate.com/global-sto-study-en/ ### All data and graphics are free for use by third parties if the source is cited. For further questions feel free to reply to this email or get in touch with Carl Bruns at carl.bruns@blockstate.com. About BlockState BlockState was founded in 2018 in Zug, Switzerland, and has offices in Berlin, Germany. It is a fully compliant security token platform for SME equity or debt and real estate. BlockState provides an end-to-end Security Tokenisation platform to digitise the ownership of privately owned assets and issue them to a global investor audience, making use of blockchain technology for efficiency gains and financial product innovation. BlockState is supported by international investors and advisors from the financial market, technology and legal space. BlockState is currently hosting the issuance of its own company equity to investors globally. www.blockstate.com Methodology This study was based on secondary online research on 124 companies with data up to date until June 18, 2019. The full methodology can be found at the end of the study. We used the following sources: https://www.ey.com https://www.bakermckenzie.com www.stoscope.com www.icobench.com www.stowise.com www.stoanalytics.com www.icomarks.com (Added: Thu Jul 04 2019 Hits: 54 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Global STO Study: Security tokens pick up pace with nearly $1bn raised - Global Security Token Study Security Token Offerings becoming increasingly popular and mature, with close to one billion US Dollars raised BlockState conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. STO adoption is growing rapidly, the development however is still focussed on a few jurisdictions and industries. Berlin/Zug, 04 July 2019 - BlockState, the Swiss Security Tokenisation platform, conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. The results confirm what many voices have projected: Security Tokenisation is on the rise and is pushing blockchain powered fundraising to a new level of maturity, with 64 successfully completed STOs. “Tokenisation has often been hailed as the solution to all the problems related to ICOs and utility tokens, however, one has to keep in mind that the market is still maturing,” Paul Claudius, founder and CEO of BlockState says. “It is really exciting to see that major financial players like solarisBank or the Swiss stock exchange are building solutions to integrate this technology into the existing market infrastructure. At the same time, an increased demand for token-based fundraising can be observed among issuers and investors.” In the study, more than 120 concluded, running or planned STOs were analysed. The researchers looked at factors such as types of assets tokenised, industries, success rate and geographical distribution in order to gain a meaningful overview of the current state of development and the adoption of this new fundraising technology. The results largely confirm the predictions of Security Token enthusiasts: The technology is being adopted at a staggering rate, largely driven by fintech projects, but gradually spilling over into other industries. Although the total number of STOs has skyrocketed from 5 in 2017 to an estimated 83 in 2019, the huge potential of Security Tokenisation is yet to be unlocked. When looking at the total volume of IPOs, ICOs and STOs combined, it becomes clear that STOs make up less than 1% of all offerings in 2019. Considering the numerous advantages of STOs for both investors and issuers, it is safe to assume that Security Tokenisation will continue to grow steeply in the coming years. This is further confirmed by the projection that 83 STOs in 2019 almost match 981 ICOs in terms of total volume, suggesting that STOs already represent mature and serious competition for traditional IPOs. Here is a selection of the main findings: Adoption is driven by five jurisdictions: USA, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Estonia together represent 75% of all issuances. STOs are growing rapidly in volume and number: While in 2017 only 5 STOs with a total issuance volume of $65.59 million took place, 2018 saw 35 STOs with a total volume of $434.95 million. Equity is the most common asset class: By far the largest part of finished issuances was conducted for company equity, as 46 equity tokens were issued with a total volume of $622.9 million. The runner up were asset-backed securities, with 12 tokens issued for a total volume of $118.11 million. The market is dominated by the financial sector: With 77% of all STO funds raised, the financial sector is the clear leader followed by real estate with 11%. The full results of the study and a list of all identified projects can be viewed at: https://blockstate.com/global-sto-study-en/ ### All data and graphics are free for use by third parties if the source is cited. For further questions feel free to reply to this email or get in touch with Carl Bruns at carl.bruns@blockstate.com. About BlockState BlockState was founded in 2018 in Zug, Switzerland, and has offices in Berlin, Germany. It is a fully compliant security token platform for SME equity or debt and real estate. BlockState provides an end-to-end Security Tokenisation platform to digitise the ownership of privately owned assets and issue them to a global investor audience, making use of blockchain technology for efficiency gains and financial product innovation. BlockState is supported by international investors and advisors from the financial market, technology and legal space. BlockState is currently hosting the issuance of its own company equity to investors globally. www.blockstate.com Methodology This study was based on secondary online research on 124 companies with data up to date until June 18, 2019. The full methodology can be found at the end of the study. We used the following sources: https://www.ey.com https://www.bakermckenzie.com www.stoscope.com www.icobench.com www.stowise.com www.stoanalytics.com www.icomarks.com (Added: Thu Jul 04 2019 Hits: 65 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Global STO Study: Security tokens pick up pace with nearly $1bn raised - Global Security Token Study Security Token Offerings becoming increasingly popular and mature, with close to one billion US Dollars raised BlockState conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. STO adoption is growing rapidly, the development however is still focussed on a few jurisdictions and industries. Berlin/Zug, 04 July 2019 - BlockState, the Swiss Security Tokenisation platform, conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. The results confirm what many voices have projected: Security Tokenisation is on the rise and is pushing blockchain powered fundraising to a new level of maturity, with 64 successfully completed STOs. “Tokenisation has often been hailed as the solution to all the problems related to ICOs and utility tokens, however, one has to keep in mind that the market is still maturing,” Paul Claudius, founder and CEO of BlockState says. “It is really exciting to see that major financial players like solarisBank or the Swiss stock exchange are building solutions to integrate this technology into the existing market infrastructure. At the same time, an increased demand for token-based fundraising can be observed among issuers and investors.” In the study, more than 120 concluded, running or planned STOs were analysed. The researchers looked at factors such as types of assets tokenised, industries, success rate and geographical distribution in order to gain a meaningful overview of the current state of development and the adoption of this new fundraising technology. The results largely confirm the predictions of Security Token enthusiasts: The technology is being adopted at a staggering rate, largely driven by fintech projects, but gradually spilling over into other industries. Although the total number of STOs has skyrocketed from 5 in 2017 to an estimated 83 in 2019, the huge potential of Security Tokenisation is yet to be unlocked. When looking at the total volume of IPOs, ICOs and STOs combined, it becomes clear that STOs make up less than 1% of all offerings in 2019. Considering the numerous advantages of STOs for both investors and issuers, it is safe to assume that Security Tokenisation will continue to grow steeply in the coming years. This is further confirmed by the projection that 83 STOs in 2019 almost match 981 ICOs in terms of total volume, suggesting that STOs already represent mature and serious competition for traditional IPOs. Here is a selection of the main findings: Adoption is driven by five jurisdictions: USA, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Estonia together represent 75% of all issuances. STOs are growing rapidly in volume and number: While in 2017 only 5 STOs with a total issuance volume of $65.59 million took place, 2018 saw 35 STOs with a total volume of $434.95 million. Equity is the most common asset class: By far the largest part of finished issuances was conducted for company equity, as 46 equity tokens were issued with a total volume of $622.9 million. The runner up were asset-backed securities, with 12 tokens issued for a total volume of $118.11 million. The market is dominated by the financial sector: With 77% of all STO funds raised, the financial sector is the clear leader followed by real estate with 11%. The full results of the study and a list of all identified projects can be viewed at: https://blockstate.com/global-sto-study-en/ ### All data and graphics are free for use by third parties if the source is cited. For further questions feel free to reply to this email or get in touch with Carl Bruns at carl.bruns@blockstate.com. About BlockState BlockState was founded in 2018 in Zug, Switzerland, and has offices in Berlin, Germany. It is a fully compliant security token platform for SME equity or debt and real estate. BlockState provides an end-to-end Security Tokenisation platform to digitise the ownership of privately owned assets and issue them to a global investor audience, making use of blockchain technology for efficiency gains and financial product innovation. BlockState is supported by international investors and advisors from the financial market, technology and legal space. BlockState is currently hosting the issuance of its own company equity to investors globally. www.blockstate.com Methodology This study was based on secondary online research on 124 companies with data up to date until June 18, 2019. The full methodology can be found at the end of the study. We used the following sources: https://www.ey.com https://www.bakermckenzie.com www.stoscope.com www.icobench.com www.stowise.com www.stoanalytics.com www.icomarks.com (Added: Thu Jul 04 2019 Hits: 72 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Global STO Study: Security tokens pick up pace with nearly $1bn raised - Global Security Token Study Security Token Offerings becoming increasingly popular and mature, with close to one billion US Dollars raised BlockState conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. STO adoption is growing rapidly, the development however is still focussed on a few jurisdictions and industries. Berlin/Zug, 04 July 2019 - BlockState, the Swiss Security Tokenisation platform, conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. The results confirm what many voices have projected: Security Tokenisation is on the rise and is pushing blockchain powered fundraising to a new level of maturity, with 64 successfully completed STOs. “Tokenisation has often been hailed as the solution to all the problems related to ICOs and utility tokens, however, one has to keep in mind that the market is still maturing,” Paul Claudius, founder and CEO of BlockState says. “It is really exciting to see that major financial players like solarisBank or the Swiss stock exchange are building solutions to integrate this technology into the existing market infrastructure. At the same time, an increased demand for token-based fundraising can be observed among issuers and investors.” In the study, more than 120 concluded, running or planned STOs were analysed. The researchers looked at factors such as types of assets tokenised, industries, success rate and geographical distribution in order to gain a meaningful overview of the current state of development and the adoption of this new fundraising technology. The results largely confirm the predictions of Security Token enthusiasts: The technology is being adopted at a staggering rate, largely driven by fintech projects, but gradually spilling over into other industries. Although the total number of STOs has skyrocketed from 5 in 2017 to an estimated 83 in 2019, the huge potential of Security Tokenisation is yet to be unlocked. When looking at the total volume of IPOs, ICOs and STOs combined, it becomes clear that STOs make up less than 1% of all offerings in 2019. Considering the numerous advantages of STOs for both investors and issuers, it is safe to assume that Security Tokenisation will continue to grow steeply in the coming years. This is further confirmed by the projection that 83 STOs in 2019 almost match 981 ICOs in terms of total volume, suggesting that STOs already represent mature and serious competition for traditional IPOs. Here is a selection of the main findings: Adoption is driven by five jurisdictions: USA, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Estonia together represent 75% of all issuances. STOs are growing rapidly in volume and number: While in 2017 only 5 STOs with a total issuance volume of $65.59 million took place, 2018 saw 35 STOs with a total volume of $434.95 million. Equity is the most common asset class: By far the largest part of finished issuances was conducted for company equity, as 46 equity tokens were issued with a total volume of $622.9 million. The runner up were asset-backed securities, with 12 tokens issued for a total volume of $118.11 million. The market is dominated by the financial sector: With 77% of all STO funds raised, the financial sector is the clear leader followed by real estate with 11%. The full results of the study and a list of all identified projects can be viewed at: https://blockstate.com/global-sto-study-en/ ### All data and graphics are free for use by third parties if the source is cited. For further questions feel free to reply to this email or get in touch with Carl Bruns at carl.bruns@blockstate.com. About BlockState BlockState was founded in 2018 in Zug, Switzerland, and has offices in Berlin, Germany. It is a fully compliant security token platform for SME equity or debt and real estate. BlockState provides an end-to-end Security Tokenisation platform to digitise the ownership of privately owned assets and issue them to a global investor audience, making use of blockchain technology for efficiency gains and financial product innovation. BlockState is supported by international investors and advisors from the financial market, technology and legal space. BlockState is currently hosting the issuance of its own company equity to investors globally. www.blockstate.com Methodology This study was based on secondary online research on 124 companies with data up to date until June 18, 2019. The full methodology can be found at the end of the study. We used the following sources: https://www.ey.com https://www.bakermckenzie.com www.stoscope.com www.icobench.com www.stowise.com www.stoanalytics.com www.icomarks.com (Added: Thu Jul 04 2019 Hits: 52 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Global STO Study: Security tokens pick up pace with nearly $1bn raised - Global Security Token Study Security Token Offerings becoming increasingly popular and mature, with close to one billion US Dollars raised BlockState conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. STO adoption is growing rapidly, the development however is still focussed on a few jurisdictions and industries. Berlin/Zug, 04 July 2019 - BlockState, the Swiss Security Tokenisation platform, conducted a study investigating the adoption of Security Tokenisation around the globe. The results confirm what many voices have projected: Security Tokenisation is on the rise and is pushing blockchain powered fundraising to a new level of maturity, with 64 successfully completed STOs. “Tokenisation has often been hailed as the solution to all the problems related to ICOs and utility tokens, however, one has to keep in mind that the market is still maturing,” Paul Claudius, founder and CEO of BlockState says. “It is really exciting to see that major financial players like solarisBank or the Swiss stock exchange are building solutions to integrate this technology into the existing market infrastructure. At the same time, an increased demand for token-based fundraising can be observed among issuers and investors.” In the study, more than 120 concluded, running or planned STOs were analysed. The researchers looked at factors such as types of assets tokenised, industries, success rate and geographical distribution in order to gain a meaningful overview of the current state of development and the adoption of this new fundraising technology. The results largely confirm the predictions of Security Token enthusiasts: The technology is being adopted at a staggering rate, largely driven by fintech projects, but gradually spilling over into other industries. Although the total number of STOs has skyrocketed from 5 in 2017 to an estimated 83 in 2019, the huge potential of Security Tokenisation is yet to be unlocked. When looking at the total volume of IPOs, ICOs and STOs combined, it becomes clear that STOs make up less than 1% of all offerings in 2019. Considering the numerous advantages of STOs for both investors and issuers, it is safe to assume that Security Tokenisation will continue to grow steeply in the coming years. This is further confirmed by the projection that 83 STOs in 2019 almost match 981 ICOs in terms of total volume, suggesting that STOs already represent mature and serious competition for traditional IPOs. Here is a selection of the main findings: Adoption is driven by five jurisdictions: USA, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Estonia together represent 75% of all issuances. STOs are growing rapidly in volume and number: While in 2017 only 5 STOs with a total issuance volume of $65.59 million took place, 2018 saw 35 STOs with a total volume of $434.95 million. Equity is the most common asset class: By far the largest part of finished issuances was conducted for company equity, as 46 equity tokens were issued with a total volume of $622.9 million. The runner up were asset-backed securities, with 12 tokens issued for a total volume of $118.11 million. The market is dominated by the financial sector: With 77% of all STO funds raised, the financial sector is the clear leader followed by real estate with 11%. The full results of the study and a list of all identified projects can be viewed at: https://blockstate.com/global-sto-study-en/ ### All data and graphics are free for use by third parties if the source is cited. For further questions feel free to reply to this email or get in touch with Carl Bruns at carl.bruns@blockstate.com. About BlockState BlockState was founded in 2018 in Zug, Switzerland, and has offices in Berlin, Germany. It is a fully compliant security token platform for SME equity or debt and real estate. BlockState provides an end-to-end Security Tokenisation platform to digitise the ownership of privately owned assets and issue them to a global investor audience, making use of blockchain technology for efficiency gains and financial product innovation. BlockState is supported by international investors and advisors from the financial market, technology and legal space. BlockState is currently hosting the issuance of its own company equity to investors globally. www.blockstate.com Methodology This study was based on secondary online research on 124 companies with data up to date until June 18, 2019. The full methodology can be found at the end of the study. We used the following sources: https://www.ey.com https://www.bakermckenzie.com www.stoscope.com www.icobench.com www.stowise.com www.stoanalytics.com www.icomarks.com (Added: Thu Jul 04 2019 Hits: 69 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• By 247MBS, Mental Health Billing Service Provider won’t have to spend time on Billing Challenges. - A proper mental health is very important to live a normal living. The psychiatrist is the one who helps patients to stay under control and take proper care of patients beyond their aggressive behaviors. The family who are noticing some different behavior in their kids who are in adolescence period can surely take them to psychiatrist to solve any kinds of teenage issues which cannot be easily shared with parents. Get proper medications and stay happy without stress. A person can be good enough when he or she has got proper treatments in mental health care. Various kinds of external or internal forces can lead to lots of stress in individuals leading to many complications in mental health. A psychiatrist can surely help people to stay away from many of the complications of mental disorder and conditions. Patients who have undergone lots of stress and pressure in and around get treatment from psychiatrist. Even such kind of stress induces people to commit suicide or follow the voice which is speaking inside head. All these are illusions and it can be solved within a short span of time with proper medical care. By partnering with a reliable billing company like 247MBS, you won’t have to spend time navigating through the billing challenges. You will have a dedicated team of expert billers at your disposal to do it for you. This will give you free time to focus on offering quality care to the patients. Since Medical Billing for mental health is different compared to billing for other specialties, the process can get too overwhelming for billers who aren’t well-trained. This calls for a strong need to hire experienced professionals who are trained in handling insurance issues and can get the practice paid on time. If you are not satisfied with the way your existing billers are handling your revenue cycle, then why not change your provider? We understand the complexities involved in mental health billing and our aim is to help you end the struggle with A/R summary, revenue loss and claim rejections. This will not only help you get your revenue cycle back on track but also help you identify problem areas that are impacting your chances of getting paid on time. You will be able to experience an upward curve in payments. We assure you of approximately 30% boost in revenue and 50% reduction in operational costs. Since insurance billing is one of the most complicated and frustrating responsibilities for mental health professionals, having a reliable Medical Billing Service Provider will surely prevent denials and boost revenue. Only an experienced team of billers and coders can juggle between insurance plans and regulation changes. To get timely payments, it is also necessary to have billing staff that is updated and is keeping a track of the latest changes in the field of mental health billing. From reduction in claim denials and reduced coding errors to timely posting of payments and closure of honored claims, you can expect top-notch services when partnering with 247MBS. About 247 Medical Billing Services: We are a medical billing company that offers ‘24/7 Medical Billing Services’ and support physicians, hospitals, medical institutions and group practices with our end to end medical billing solutions. We help you earn more revenue with our quick and affordable services. Our customized Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions allow physicians to attract additional revenue and reduce administrative burden or losses. Contact: 247 Medical Billing Services Tel: +1 888-502-0537 Email: info@247medicalbillingservices.com (Added: Sat Jun 29 2019 Hits: 48 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Wondering whether you should outsource your Medical Billing Services or Keep it in-house? - By letting a third party handle the medical billing services, growing number of healthcare providers are making profits and are getting ample time to focus on quality patient care. Medical Billing Outsourcing isn’t ideally a new concept for practices in the US. Between the forecasted period of 2018 to 2023, the global medical billing outsourcing market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.5% Well, here are top seven reasons why the concept of medical billing outsourcing is actually working for physicians across the US: 1. Increased Revenue: As per a survey, with a good billing team, practices can experience 95% claim payment upon initial submission within 45 days Outsourcing can help practices save time as well as money. Timely submission of error-free claims leads to increased revenue for practices. 2. Increased Control: It has been estimated by statistics that more than 20% of a physician’s revenue is lost due to mistakes or loopholes in the medical billing process If the billing process is being outsourced to a reputed partner, providers can enjoy better control over their medical billing processes and the money involved. Their staff will not only send reports regularly to ensue transparency but also help identify loopholes in the revenue cycle. 3. Cost Reduction: Approximately 10-12% of practice collections is spent on medical billing procedures Majority of administrative cost in the US healthcare system (approximately 62%) has been attributed to billing and insurance related activities Billing costs are very high in US, costing nearly 4 times more than the cost of medical billing in Canada Cost reduction is one of the topmost concerns of medical practices and by outsourcing the billing services to a reliable medical billing company, practices can reduce overhead costs significantly. An expert team of coders and billers can get the practice paid on time, reduce denials and increase revenue. 4. Improved Collections: Did you know, it costs four times more to collect from patients than it does from Insurance Companies? More than 70% providers within the medical billing industry have reported that it takes 30 days or more to collect from patients Patient payment collection requires expertise and experience. Since more than 30% of average healthcare bills come from patient’s pocket, engaging an expertise medical billing company seems like the best thing to do as these companies have trained personnel. 5. Access to Trained Staff: When providers choose a reliable medical billing company, they get access to the expertise of their staff. These professional billers and coders make use of the latest tools and technology to deliver best results to their clients. 6. More Time for Patient Care: According to Medscape’s 2019 report, the biggest contributor to physician burnout (59% respondents) was too many bureaucratic tasks Physicians do not get enough time to focus on patient care. They spend too many hours at work but less on delivering care and more on administrative tasks. 7. Adherence to ICD-10 and HIPAA: Adherence to HIPAA rules and ICD-10 is a must for practices. With outsourcing, Practices don’t have to worry about adherence to coding or regulatory changes because they have experts working for them. About 247 Medical Billing Services: We are a medical billing company that offers ‘24/7 Medical Billing Services’ and support physicians, hospitals, medical institutions and group practices with our end to end medical billing solutions. We help you earn more revenue with our quick and affordable services. Our customized Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions allow physicians to attract additional revenue and reduce administrative burden or losses. Contact: 247 Medical Billing Services Tel: +1 888-502-0537 Email: info@247medicalbillingservices.com (Added: Fri Jun 28 2019 Hits: 60 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• NOIZ is the No. 1 Utility Token of Asia, Here’s Why: - Futuristic tech, like the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual assistants and autonomous vehicles, is becoming more mainstream with each passing year. At the same time, people’s expectations of technology are raised. Consumers want their lives connected, but private. They want to be able to make purchases online and have the goods delivered in the same day. For all of this to be possible, a lot needs to happen behind the scenes, and blockchain is one behind-the-scenes tool helping tech developers raise the standards. People are still uncertain how widely used blockchain protocols will actually become, and by when. This is a great concern, and the reality of the situation is that most industries will NOT be able to make efficient use of blockchain protocols in the near future, because they currently lack the necessary traffic/transaction volumes, to scale a blockchain project. Such industries include Real-estate, Supply Chain, and Medical Technology. Some may think: “These types of business have lots of transactions and data being exchanged.” They would be right, but these industries come nowhere close to the transaction and data volumes, nor the adaptability of the Finance, E-commerce, Digital Media and Communication industries. This is why NOIZ is the № 1 Utility Token of Asia; it combines all four high-data-volume industries into one Decentralized Application (DApp). Scalability through Communication NOIZ has combined communication with marketing technology to change the way brands and consumers interact with one-another online. It’s doing so through customizable, AI-powered ad campaigns equipped with chat and linked to blockchain data storage. So what does this mean? Let’s briefly analyze the current state of online advertising to find out. Online ads are displayed on webpages, social media platforms, search engines, messaging services and apps. Every time users come across ads, they generate impressions. If they click on an ad, they generate traffic, and if they purchase the item on the other side of the ad, they generate an acquisition. Impressions, clicks and acquisitions are the data points that marketers are currently able to collect, and there is A LOT to collect. In the case of NOIZ, however, communication is added to the equation. Impressions, clicks and acquisitions will still occur, but now they’ll also be paired with conversational data. Users don’t just click on NOIZ ads, they chat with the ads, and can continue the chat into messaging platforms. This means NOIZ just took the already high-data-volume ecosystems of online media and messaging, and multiplied it tenfold. Scalability through Customization NOIZ is aware that every person and every business has their own preferences, and to give the people what they want, NOIZ has created an SDK that links its platform to a variety of API integrations, from payment gateways to website plugins and most every API in between. Blockchain Integrations Unlike the majority of DApps, which exist on only one blockchain protocol, NOIZ enables both brands and users to determine on which blockchain protocol they would like their data stored. Through partnerships with Harmony (ONE) Protocol, NEM and IBM’s Hyperledger, NOIZ is able to hit the ground running with incredibly fast and secure data transactions. Adding to this quiver of blockchain protocols, NOIZ also has plans to work with EOS and Ontology. Payment Gateway Integrations This is where NOIZ starts tapping into the data pools of the Finance and E-commerce industries. By adding payment gateways—such as Stripe, PayPal and Alipay—directly into NOIZ adverts, consumers will be able to make purchases through the conversation they’re having with the ad. It’s like talking with a sales rep, right at the start of the customer journey. Having such integrations further increases the data and transactions that will make the NOIZ blockchain network so fast and secure. Chat & Messenger Integrations NOIZ is linked up with WhatsApp Business, enabling brands to connect and communicate with a consumer even after the consumer has finished engaging on a NOIZ ad. As WhatsApp is banned in China, however, NOIZ also integrates with super-app WeChat, ensuring that brands can communicate with their consumers across the globe. For brands wishing to reach audience members of older generations, who may not be using today’s common messaging apps, NOIZ uses Twilio to send out SMS messages, and possibly even voice messages in the future. On the docket is integration with Facebook Messenger. There’s no reason brands utilizing the NOIZ ecosystem will not be able to communicate with their audiences, and vice versa. Consumers will easily be able to reach out to brands when they have questions. If people are weary of communicating over common messaging platforms, they’ll also be able to make use of the NOIZ app messaging system, which will have the option to securely store communication data using blockchain encryption. NLP Integrations Natural Language Processing (NLP) is the artificial intelligence behind the automated chat ads. Some companies have begun developing their own teams, who specialize in NLP, to create chatbots for lead generation, customer support, HR and more. NOIZ currently makes use of IBM Watson and Google Dialogflow (Tensorflow), but brands will be able to use the NLP/chatbot software of their choosing. Ad Network Integrations NOIZ is developing its very own ad network, one where publishers exchange their ad space for NOIZ tokens. This will take quite a bit of time, which is why NOIZ has opted to also integrate with various ad networks across the globe. To do this, NOIZ ads are HTML5 compatible, which is the format most commonly used by major ad networks, like Google Display Network. NOIZ is also partnered with Hotmob, an Asia-focused ad network that works with premium publishers to ensure better conversion rates and return on investment (ROI). This is one of the contributing factors giving NOIZ an edge in Asia. The Asia Advantage Asia has been playing catch-up in the digital sphere for many years, but is now seeing growth far superior to that of western markets, especially in the adoption of financial technology. Bloomberg News, early in 2019, referenced an Ernst & Young 2017 survey stating that “In China and India, the most populous nations in the world, more than half of adult consumers active online said they regularly use fintech services.” One of the reasons it’s thought FinTech is so booming in Asia is due to the thriving e-commerce industry that spans the entire region. China is, of course, leading this drive. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), “The penetration of e-commerce, as a percentage of total retail sales, now stands at 15 percent in China, compared with 10 percent in the United States. In South-east Asia alone, Google predicts that the digital economy will grow to 240 Billion USD by 2025. NOIZ is capitalizing on this growth, not only to increase the data volume potential of its blockchain network, but also to leapfrog over the slower adopting western markets. The Future of NOIZ Tokens Businesses have started realizing the potential of crypto tokens when it comes to marketing. With huge marketing budgets going out each year to acquire consumer data⁠—of which, almost half is fake⁠—utility tokens, like NOIZ, offer the easy solution. NOIZ tokens incentivize user engagement, and because these tokens are connected to blockchain protocols, a high-level of authenticity is added to the data that marketers collect. Why would users want these tokens, though? In line with the concept of a loyalty rewards systems, NOIZ tokens can be redeemed for special offers, like 15% off on a pair of shoes. The NOIZ tokens then go back to the marketer, who can either donate them to a social impact organization or use them again to acquire more consumer data. It’s the beautiful circle of life in the NOIZ token economy. Where to Get NOIZ Tokens? NOIZ tokens can be earned by interacting with NOIZ ad campaigns in the near future. At this present time, though, the best way to acquire NOIZ tokens is through the NOIZ Premium Token Offering on the BitForex exchange. This is an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) that will be selling tokens at a discounted price from the market value. Market Leader The goal of NOIZ is to enable communication between brands and consumers so that a better online ecosystem can emerge, and the fast growth of digital in Asia, along with NOIZ’s industry connections, is launching this blockchain project ahead of the curve. NOIZ is, and will be, a leader in the utility token market. Number 1 in Asia. (Added: Thu Jun 27 2019 Hits: 67 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Enjoy the Benefits Available at Winston Salem Federal Credit Union - When you go to a credit union you feel welcome and appreciated. This institution allows you to become a member and to open accounts, obtain loans and credit cards. At some credit unions you will also find investment services. Credit unions do not focus on making money and this is why they do not charge customers high interest and fees. The profit made by credit unions is returned to their members in the form of affordable loans and savings account with a higher rate. If you have second thoughts as to whether you should join nc state credit union you should know that this institution was created to help its members. At a credit union you will benefit from lower rates on loans and credit cards, less restrictive qualification standards, a powerful presence in the community, personalized credit assistance, etc. Credit unions put at your disposal a variety of financial products such as car loans, mortgages and credit cards. At a credit union you can open a fee-free checking and savings account and you will not be required to have a substantial minimum balance. There are many people who do not have a perfect credit history and who do not qualify for a loan at a bank. They are the ones who will obtain better offers from winston salem federal credit union. Credit unions are willing to work with their members and to help them so that they qualify for the loan they need. Joining a credit union is a wonderful way to be part of a community and at this financial institution you will benefit from personalized credit assistance. The staff there will teach you what to do to increase your score, to get out of debt and it will inform you about the best product available. The financial advisors at winston salem federal credit union will guide you every step of the way and give you advice so that you make the best financial decision. Joining a credit union is definitely a wonderful idea and the drawbacks are few. Credit unions have limited locations, fewer ATM’s than banks and they do not use the latest technology but we do not think this is a problem, considering the numerous advantages they offer. A credit union is definitely a wonderful option for you and if you are interested in joining one you should see what you can do to become a member. The good news is that you will be welcome by friendly staff who will tell you what you need to become a member, what financial products you can choose from and so on. For most people, joining a credit union is the smartest thing they can do and the advantages they enjoy are numerous. In fewer words, when you need a loan or you would like to open a savings account you can choose from different service providers. What matters is that you know your options and you select one that has the best offers and is willing to work with you to accommodate your needs. It is entirely up to you to decide which service provider suits your needs best. At nc state credit union ( https://www.allegacy.org ) we focus on helping our members and on offering them the best financial products and useful assistance. Regardless of your financial needs you should not hesitate to contact the staff at winston salem federal credit union ( https://www.allegacy.org ) that will work closely with you to find a suitable loan that meets your requirements. Working with a credit union is easy, convenient and enjoyable, so what are you waiting for? (Added: Wed Jun 26 2019 Hits: 125 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• An Amazing Selection Of Spanish And Portuguese Properties - BeckettHanlon worldwide property company is a specialist in finding and presenting amazing properties in Spain and Portugal for UK buyers who are looking for anything from a one-bedroom apartment for their holidays to a four and five-bedroom villa for permanent residence, in addition to properties in other countries such as Switzerland. At any given moment the company has dozens of properties of all types on its books in and around the Mediterranean coasts of Spain and the Algarve and at a wide range of prices. Some one-bedroom apartments are available for as little as €120,000 which is approximately £105,000 and is far less than you could ever buy anything remotely equivalent anywhere in the UK except perhaps in the distant Scottish Isles.  Many people in the UK who are approaching retirement have been to Spain and/or Portugal many times on their annual holidays, and now contemplate spending the remainder of their lives in the sun and warmth offered by the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coasts of Portugal. It makes a lot of sense. When you have spent most of your life working, raising children, and paying off the huge mortgages that we have to incur in the UK in order to even have a foot on the property ladder, one of the benefits of all that is that many retirees now have a property that can easily be worth half a million pounds and often a lot more. In addition to their pension entitlements they are now in a position to sell their homes, buy a property in the Algarve or on the Mediterranean for far less money, pocket the difference, and live a life of luxury. And why not? Not only do you get glorious weather for much of the year, but it is like being on holiday for 52 weeks of the year! BeckettHanlon director Drew Beckett has spent over 30 years amassing contacts with many property owners and agents in Spain and Portugal which is what enables him and his franchise partners to present an outstanding choice of properties for people who are now seeking the easy life. Many of the properties available are close to one or more of the superb golf courses that have been built in this part of the world, so will give joy to many people who are golf fanatics. Even if you are not a golfer, there is still much to enjoy and do in Portugal and Southern Spain. BeckettHanlon worldwide property company is run by Drew and Carol Beckett who have spent many years building up a portfolio of some of the finest homes for sale on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and in the Algarve. For further information contact Drew Beckett on +353(87)184 6904 or email lifestyle@becketthanlon.com. (Added: Wed Jun 26 2019 Hits: 181 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Gold and bitcoin surge with New Iran sanctions - With the US placing new sanctions on Iran, the price of gold and Bitcoin have seen a surge this week. On Monday the Trump Administration finalized and signed a new order that levy sanctions on the top Iranian military leaders, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his offices. The sanctions have been put into place after the Iranian forces shot down a US drone just last week. In response to the newly placed sanctions a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry tweeted that the sanctions placed on the country by the Trump Administration signal the end and permanent closure of the path of diplomacy between the nations. With the tensions rising between the two countries, Gold and Bitcoin, which have both been seen as safe haven investments have seen prices rise, in a rally due to this. Gold has been seen trading extremely close to a new 6 year high, at $1,433.80 and Bitcoin saw a price rise of 2.9% against the USD and was trading at $11.363.26. Chief Market Analyst at Markets.com said in a recent note that “Four things are really driving gold – falling yields, a weaker dollar, a soft macroeconomic outlook, and geopolitical risks rising in the Middle East.” With the positive rally of the precious metal UBS raised their short term gold target to $1,430 on Monday up from their previous recommendation of $1,380. With the Bull Run in full force, the investment bank commented saying that a key factor in the rise is the sustained decline in rates, as well as uncertainty around growth and trade risks. What we usually see in times of uncertainty and international tensions, is the price of gold often rises, as investors view the precious metal as a safe investment. Bitcoin’s price hike on Tuesday further extends a bullish run on the cryptocurrency in 2019. So far in this financial year we have seen bitcoin rise well above 150% against the dollar, and for the first time since March of 2018 the digital currency reached over $10,000. Analysts who monitor crypto currencies say that a lot of the positive momentum driving the price of bitcoin upwards is the release of Facebook’s new Libra Cryptocurrency project. Gold and Bitcoin are not the only prices to be effected by the recent sanctions, oil prices are also facing movement in the opposite direction, seeing a falling price since the announcements. Over the course of the last fortnight oil has seen a positive incline as rising tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, however after the Trump Administration officially made an announcement Brent oil is down 0.2% and crude oil saw a decline of 0.1% Michael Rheed- AMT Associates (Added: Wed Jun 26 2019 Hits: 80 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Illinois is the latest state to legalize Cannabis - Illinois, has become the 11th state to officially legalize the use of recreational cannabis as of Tuesday, after Governor J.B Pritzker signed into power the regulatory bill that legislators passed at the end may this year. Legal sales of recreational cannabis are set to commence on the first of January 2020. The difference in Illinois than most other US states, is the fact that other states have left the decision to legalize cannabis through a voter referendum, and have then finalized the details after the fact. However Illinois are the first state in the country to complete the legalization through the legislative process. Governor Pritzker commented on this monumental move for cannabis by saying “We did something that no other state in the nation has been able to do.” Other states who are also looking to replicate the legalization method that we have seen in Illinois have so far been unable to pass a successful bill, leaving a large majority of people wondering who will become the next state in line to legalize cannabis. Big names in the cannabis sector have had their say on who they believe will be the next to make the move with many different opinions. Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton alongside Acreage holdings CEO Kevin Murphy both agreed that New York will most probably be the next state to finalize a legalization bill, while CEO of Curaleaf Joe Lusardi has argued that New Jersey would be the next in line to change the state laws. Lusardi said in a recent interview that “The electorate is going to go to the ballot box and continue to vote for cannabis laws, it’s going to get more popular every single month and I suspect we’ll have more medical states, more recreational states in 2020 and the pressure will mount on the federal government to address this issue.” Jane Freeman – IEC International (Added: Wed Jun 26 2019 Hits: 68 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• MBAF's Wolfgang Pinther and Hernando Gomez Re-Elected to Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce - MIAMI (June 26, 2019) – Nationally recognized public accounting and advisory firm, MBAF, is proud to announce that Hernando Gomez, director in the advisory services department, and Wolfgang Pinther, director of marketing, have been re-elected to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term. Gomez will also chair the GMCC International Committee and Pinther will vice-chair the Membership and Marketing Committee. Gomez and Pinther were officially reappointed to the board during the General Session of the GMCC Impact Goals Conference on June 13 at the Hilton Downtown Miami. As board members, Pinther and Gomez will drive the Chamber’s mission to be “The Voice of Business in South Florida.” The leadership of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is comprised of a distinguished group of member volunteers representing businesses of all sizes from a broad range of industries. “Wolfgang and Hernando have been outstanding members of the business community and will continue to bring innovation to South Florida as members of the GMCC Board of Directors,” said Tony Argiz, MBAF’s chairman and CEO. With just over two decades of experience, Gomez is a specialist in advising companies and entrepreneurs on business valuations, debt management, financial modeling, and more. Recognized internationally, his services are sought after in over 20 countries. In addition to his involvement with the GMCC, he is currently the Miami Chapter BV Program chair for the American Society of Appraisers, vice chair for the Florida International Bankers Association and co-founding member and board member of Hong Kong Business Association of Florida. Wolfgang has more than a decade of experience in the marketing field working with service and product lines including both B2B and B2C. As an experienced marketing generalist and branding specialist, he provides marketing strategy and implementation to MBAF. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Miami-Dade College and chair of the 2019 Miami Arts Marketing Project marketing committee for the Arts and Business Council of Miami. About MBAF Now in its 50th year of operation, MBAF is ranked nationally as a Top 40 accounting and advisory firm by Accounting Today and has been named one of the Best of the Best firms in the country by INSIDE Public Accounting for the past 17 years consecutively, being chosen for demonstrating long-term consistency and exceptional performance, regardless of outside factors. Named a 2019, 2018, and 2017 South Florida Business Journal Best Places to Work finalist and a 2018 and 2017 Accounting Today Best Accounting Firm to Work For, MBAF is committed to creating an engaging and supportive workplace for its more than 600 highly qualified principals and employees. The MBAF team serves domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries and practices in more than 55 countries and all 50 states. Its offices are located in New York, Valhalla (Westchester, NY), Miami, Coral Gables, Naples, Las Vegas, Baltimore, Boca Raton, Boulder, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando, and India. MBAF - Accountants and Advisors 1450 Brickell Avenue, 18th Floor, Miami, FL 33131 Tel: 305-373-5500 Fax: 305-373-0056 URL: https://www.mbafcpa.com/ Email: mbaf@mbafcpa.com (Added: Wed Jun 26 2019 Hits: 60 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

• Berkeley Assets Sees Exceptional Returns From Investment in Assisted Living - Berkeley Assets, (www.berkeley-assets.com) the international private equity firm with offices in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, says its latest investment into assisted living opens up significant opportunities into a fast-growing extra care market in the UK. The company has placed equity finance for the construction of up to 70 apartments on the site of a centuries old mill at Atherstone, North Warwickshire in a government-approved social housing project. Government support for the project, which is being undertaken by developer Atherstone Britannia, will guarantee a buyer on completion and ensure there are people ready to occupy the new apartments. “Assisted living in the UK is massively underserved and there is a growing demand from people across the country who prefer this option to sheltered housing or nursing homes,” said Mike Clark, Partner at Berkeley Assets. “Our partnership with Atherstone Britannia offers us a healthy share of capital appreciation, and there is a strong and consistent long-term growth outlook.” Omar Jackson, Partner at Berkeley Assets added: “The project is expected to generate an annualised return of 33% upon completion, and we look forward to using this deal as a template to gain more exposure to the assisted living market in the UK over the coming months and years.” The development of the Britannia Works Mill, a listed building, revives the story of how the market town of Atherstone thrived as the centre of the UK’s hat-making industry. By the middle of the 17th Century, the manufacturers migrated from Coventry to Atherstone, where they made large quantities of felts and cordies for the army and the peasantry. This continued until the mill, the town’s last factory, closed in 1999. Assisted living, also known as ‘extra care’ offers people the chance to live independently in a secure environment while having access to extra care whenever they need it. The Atherstone Britannia project has planning for up to 70 units consisting of 35 one-bedroom and 35 two-bedroom apartments, all of which offer assisted living with no restrictions. “Final planning is expected within eight weeks and project completion is set within 21 months,” said Jackson. “Warwickshire has the ideal demographic for assisted living with an ageing population and a growing demand for extra care.” Berkeley Assets’ UK office recently received the official stamp of approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of the largest and most respected financial regulators in the world, as an approved representative. The company is currently undergoing a global expansion, having recently opened new offices in Marbella and Mexico City while others in Africa and the Far East are set to follow throughout 2019 and 2020. (Added: Tue Jun 25 2019 Hits: 60 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0) Rate It

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