Paraplanner register to launch with provider backing

A register of paraplanners similar to the Financial Services Register is to be launched with the backing of providers. Outsourced paraplanner Sara Arthur is set to launch a paraplanner register with backing from providers such as Legal General, Aviva, Zurich and Investec. To be listed paraplanners will have to meet minimum qualification requirements. The register will be part of a paraplanner-focused website and community that will host monthly events on best practice and product Read more [...]

GIC buys 5 pct stake in US-listed healthcare tech firm IMS

By Reuters Published: 08:53 GMT, 24 October 2014 | Updated: 08:53 GMT, 24 October 2014 SINGAPORE, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has bought a 5 percent stake in IMS Health Holdings, a U.S.-listed technology firm servicing the healthcare sector, for an undisclosed amount, according to a regulatory filing.GIC Private Ltd bought common stock of IMS Health earlier this Read more [...]

Pub plan unveiled for listed building in Bradford city centre

PLANS have been submitted to turn a listed building in Bradford into a quality pub and eatery in an area of the city that is fast becoming a quarter for independent traders. The scheme at North Parade involves the lower three floors of the five-storey building, which would be turned into The Beer House, serving drinks and food. A statement accompanying the application, prepared by David Craig Design Consultancy, states: "The city centre generally has had difficulties in attracting Read more [...]

Man Listed In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Oxnard

Top Features For iPhone and Android CBSLA Text Alerts Follow Us On TwitterOXNARD (CBSLA.com) — A male victim remained hospitalized in critical condition Thursday after being shot by two suspects last night. According to the Oxnard Police Department, officers were sent around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Charles Street and Campbell Way regarding a shooting victim. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was talking on his phone outside of his home when he was approached Read more [...]

Imus Ranch Listed for Sale at $32M

October 23, 2014 By Anca Gagiuc, Associate Editor In northern New Mexico there’s a Ranch for Kids With Cancer that’s been listed for sale by its owner, WABC radio and Fox Business News morning personality, Don Imus. The main reason behind the transaction is Imus’ belief that his family could support more charitable foundations with funds generated by the sale. The Imus Ranch is near the small community of Ribera, about 45 miles east of Santa Fe via Interstate 25; Read more [...]

Volution results strong for first post-IPO report

FAN MANUFACTURER Volution Group has reported an 18 per cent increase in revenue during 2014, from £102m to £121m. Of this total, the company’s ventilation segment posted revenue of £101m, up 23 per cent on last year. The firm also reported a pre-tax loss of £15.5m, compared with a £4.2m loss in 2013. These are the first results Volution has posted since it listed in June 2014, and the company stated that the costs of the IPO had contributed to the increased loss. Another factor impacting Read more [...]

NGEX ACQUIRES 100% INTEREST IN FILO DEL SOL

October 23, 2014 (TSX:NGQ; NASDAQ:NGQ) NGEx Resources Inc. ("NGEx" or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the 40% interest in the Filo del Sol project held by its partner Pan Pacific Copper Co., Ltd. (“PPC”) for total cash consideration of US$7.0 million.  The consideration is payable in two installments: US$3.5 million payable immediately and US$3.5 million by the earlier of November 1, 2015 or upon completion of an administrative Read more [...]