Author: Ethan Lewis

–News Direct– Source: Pexels Traditional wealth management companies might need to rethink their strategy or risk losing younger clients with new regulations set to reveal high banking fees. According to a new investment satisfaction survey by J.D. Power, 25% of Gen Z and 22% of Millennials would consider switching wealth management firms in the next year, citing high transaction costs as their main concern.1 The upcoming fee transparency regulations, known as total cost reporting, are set to take effect in 2026 and would require more clarity and communication in explaining the costs and fees associated with investments. This sentiment is echoed in findings from a Broadridge/Roubini ThoughtLab survey, which illustrates that Millennials possess a deep understanding of financial concepts ...

–News Direct– The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced today a landmark sponsorship with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC James), one of the nations leading cancer research and treatment centers. The OSUCCC James is now the presenting sponsor of the inaugural APP Womens Open, which will take place Oct. 4-6, 2024, at Pickle & Chill in Columbus, Ohio and broadcast nationally, to kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Evident in its name, this APP Signature Event will be a global platform for female competitors at all levels. The professional and amateur tournament will offer $75,000 in prize money and feature women competing in doubles and singles, includi...

–News Direct– By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga The trading landscape is characterized by an incredibly diverse marketplace. Proprietary trading firms (prop firms) are just one of its many innovations that have provided a pivotal path for ambitious traders seeking to leverage extensive capital, advanced tools and the wisdom of seasoned professionals. However, the journey from a novice to a seasoned trader involves a crucial choice between trading in a simulation account (SIM) and stepping into the real arena with a real brokerage account through a prop-firm. This decision can significantly impact a trader's development, strategy execution and psychological readiness for the market's challenges. Trading Real Money With Real Brokerage Accounts Through Prop Firms Trading through a...

–News Direct– Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV, AIM:ARV, OTCQB:ARTTF) executive director George Ventouras highlights promising results from latest sample assays from the Mt Marie lithium prospect in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Ventouras expressed excitement over recent high-grade findings at Mt Marie, describing it as a priority target due to consistent high-grade assay results. He also noted encouraging results from Osborn East, showing consistency with yields above half a percent, though not as high as Mt Marie, but demonstrating potential in terms of strike length. The next steps for Artemis include awaiting heritage clearances for Mt Marie, with drilling expected to commence early in the new financial year around July or August. Ventouras detailed plans for extensive groun...

–News Direct– Genflow Biosciences PLC CE Dr Eric Leire tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company had a successful year in 2023, allowing it to expand its research and development pipeline. Leire highlighted three main programs during an interview. The first focuses on MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), soon progressing to clinical trials, indicating a strong move towards addressing liver diseases. The second program deals with Werner Syndrome, a progeria-related condition, where Genflow is innovating with synthetic organoids to mimic human organ function for better clinical trial predictions. The third program targets sarcopenia in collaboration with Revatis SA, aiming to combat muscle loss associated with ageing. The company has also engaged with regul...

–News Direct– Eden Research PLC CEO Sean Smith tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company achieved significant advancements and a robust performance in 2023. Revenue for the year to 31 December 2023 increased by 78% to 3.2 million, surpassing market expectations. This growth was attributed to strong sales across various product lines. A noteworthy development was a successful fundraising event that raised 9.9 million, enhancing the firm's cash position and enabling further product development. In partnership with Corteva Agriscience, Eden introduced Ecovelex, a new seed treatment product designed to repel birds from maize, marking a new category for the company. This product received temporary approval in Italy, facilitating its use in the 2024 growing season. Addit...

–News Direct– First Tin PLC CEO Bill Scotting joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the two tin mining projects the company is developing in Australia and Germany. Scotting said the Taronga project, near Brisbane, will operate as an open pit mine and is expected to produce approximately 3,500 tonnes of tin concentrate annually. The German project, Tellerhuser is being developed as an underground mine and will target multiple metals, including tin, indium, copper, and zinc. Both projects are situated in historic tin mining districts, with the German site dating back centuries. Scotting said technological advancements in mining and processing have enabled more efficient extraction and processing of tin. Market dynamics, such as increased tin pricing, have also improved ...

India, 9th May 2024, King NewsWire – Ksolves India Limited, a publicly listed company, proudly announces its successful participation as a Platinum Sponsor at the prestigious Global AI Show held on April 16th and 17th. The event, a melting pot of innovation and expertise in artificial intelligence, witnessed Ksolves showcasing its prowess in AI and Big Data alongside engaging with industry luminaries and enthusiasts from across the globe. At the heart of Ksolves’ presence was its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), whose keynote address on “Synergy of AI & Big Data” captivated audiences with insights into the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence with big data analytics. The session delved into the intricate balance between these two powerful domains and explored...

–News Direct– Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) reported a record year in 2023 with CEO Simon Deacon highlighting significant achievements in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. The company implemented a strategic plan focused on growth and profitability, exceeding expectations in both areas. Notably, its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) segment and Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) contributed robustly to revenue increases. The company achieved a gross margin of 23.4% and overall revenue growth of 13.8% to 9.3 million. Deacon also discussed the impact of strategic acquisitions, including Tomtech, which enhanced its offerings in controlled environment agriculture, integrating systems for vertical farms, polytunnels, and glasshouses. Anoth...

–News Direct– Fah Mai Holdings Group Inc (OTC:FMHG) UK head and manager of @whiskybullauctions Jacob Carter provides detailed advice for investors in the secondary whisky bottle market in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Carter emphasised the importance of conducting thorough research and developing a personal investment strategy, highlighting rarity and age as key factors in choosing investment bottles. He mentioned significant past investment successes, such as a 1964 Black Bowmore Aston Martin DB5 bottle bought for less than 100 and now valued at about 50,000. Carter advised using resources like Rare Whisky 101 to access data on highly traded bottles and stressed the necessity of understanding market dynamics, which can be influenced by distillery release schedul...