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Capital Asset Management sets up in Dubai, granted DFSA CAT3C License

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DUBAI, UAE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Asset Management, a newly established independent investment management and advisory firm, announced today it has chosen Dubai as its base after being granted CAT3C license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Based out of Dubai‘s DIFC, the firm was founded in 2024 by Meshal Alothman and Raed Alnusf, two seasoned investment professionals with a track record of restructuring, managing and growing a USD 150 billion portfolio.

Capital Asset Management is a boutique asset manager, offering select clients access to exclusive top quartile performing funds, in addition to investment solutions and services across diverse asset classes. The firm caters to family offices, private clients, sovereigns, and institutions, with a commitment to delivering best-in-class investment opportunities and service excellence.

Capital Asset Management Co-Founder and CEO Meshal Alothman said: ‘Today we are unveiling Capital Asset Management, a culmination of over a year of groundwork and more than 100 years of combined investment management experience. Our decision to anchor in Dubai‘s DIFC was driven by its unparalleled location, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and rigorous governance and licensing frameworks. At the core of our philosophy is the establishment of quality, enduring relationships across the supply chain. At Capital Asset Management, we’re building a legacy of excellence and client success.”

Co-founder and CIO Raed Alnusf said, “With our global reach and local expertise, we deliver best-in-class investment opportunities and services to unlock the true potential of our client portfolios. Our exclusive and tailored solutions are designed to empower our clients to successfully and systemically achieve their mandates over the long-run.”

Capital Asset Management’s founding team offers clients multinational expertise and a proven performance record on a global scale. The team includes seasoned investment professionals formerly associated with Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Citibank, Julius Baer, KamcoInvest, and Rasmala Investment Bank.

The firm’s service portfolio includes Outsourced CIO Services, Private & Public Markets, Sharia’a Compliant Class, Wealth Management, Capital Introduction, and Hedge Funds. These offerings are designed to meet the dynamic needs of modern investors, empowering them with strategic and unique growth opportunities. Capital Asset Management is a DIFC registered company with a CAT3C license. The firm is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

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Corero Network Security Appoints Adrian Crawley as VP of International Sales to Accelerate Global Expansion

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LONDON, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQX: DDOSF), the distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection specialists, today announced the appointment of Adrian Crawley as Vice President of International Sales—a strategic addition to its leadership team aimed at accelerating Corero’s global growth and deepening its presence in key international markets.

Crawley brings a wealth of experience from senior roles at leading cybersecurity firms, where he has consistently driven high growth, built dynamic sales teams, and expanded market presence. He began his career focusing on channel and service provider strategies in the application delivery space, before transitioning into leadership positions that steered the adoption of DDoS security solutions throughout Northern Europe. His tenure in identity security saw him guide regional operations through a period of hypergrowth and a successful public offering. He also led global sales initiatives for a cybersecurity testing firm, and most recently scaled regional sales operations across EMEA for a zero-trust segmentation provider.

“I’m excited to join Corero at such a pivotal time for the business,” said Adrian Crawley. “What attracted me to the company was the strength of its product, the strategic value of its partnerships, and the passion of its people. These three pillars—product, partnerships, and people—are what truly sold me on Corero’s potential and vision for growth.”

“Adrian’s appointment comes at a time when Corero is poised for its next phase of international growth,” said Carl Herberger, Chief Executive Officer at Corero Network Security. “His track record in driving revenue, scaling regional operations, and building strategic alliances makes him uniquely equipped to help us penetrate new markets and reinforce our leadership in existing ones. We’re thrilled to welcome him aboard as we expand our global footprint and bring advanced DDoS protection to more organizations worldwide.”

Crawley’s appointment underscores Corero’s commitment to international markets, reflecting the importance of forging strong regional relationships while delivering world-class DDoS protection to customers and partners globally.

About Corero Network Security
Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: DDOSF).

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Hidden Road’s Abu Dhabi Entity Secures In-Principle Approval from ADGM

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hidden Road today announced that its ADGM entity, Hidden Road Partners CIV (AD) Limited, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM to operate as a regulated financial services firm. Pending final regulatory approval, Hidden Road will be authorized to offer clearing and prime brokerage services across its global suite of traditional and digital asset products to institutional investors in the UAE.

“Receiving our IPA from ADGM marks a significant milestone for our business,” said James Stickland, UAE CEO, Hidden Road. “ADGM’s high regulatory standards make it a key market for institutional growth.”

The IPA underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to global compliance and transparency across traditional and digital asset markets. This milestone builds upon Hidden Road’s growing network of regulatory approvals, certifications and licenses:

Hidden Road Partners CIV NL B.V. is licensed as a MiFID investment firm and as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (“CASP”) by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM);

Hidden Road Partners CIV UK Limited is authorized as an AMLD5 and MiFID investment firm by the UK Financial Conduct Authority; and

Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC is a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)-member broker-dealer, and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC).

“Our goal from day one has been to equip clients with seamless access both to traditional and digital markets,” said Noel Kimmel, President at Hidden Road. “We continue to actively pursue regulatory approvals around the world to deliver on that commitment, recognizing the confidence and transparency that follows when operating under clear regulatory frameworks.”

Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development at ADGM, said, “ADGM congratulates Hidden Road on receiving its IPA from the FSRA to operate as a regulated financial services firm. The expansion of their services within the international financial centre is a testament to the immense opportunities available within Abu Dhabi. We look forward to Hidden Road receiving their Financial Services Permission (FSP) and their contribution to ADGM’s dynamic ecosystem.”

Hidden Road’s IPA from ADGM’s FSRA follows its recent definitive agreement on April 8, 2025, to be acquired by Ripple, a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, for $1.25 billion. With the backing of Ripple’s significant balance sheet, Hidden Road will exponentially expand its capacity to service its pipeline and become one of the largest non-bank prime brokers globally. The deal is expected to close in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals.

About Hidden Road

Hidden Road Partners is the global credit network for institutions, enabling seamless access to traditional and digital markets. Conflict-free and built on a modern technology stack, we remove complexity and cost in prime brokerage, clearing and financing. For more information, please email info@hiddenroad.com.

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Edthena Named One of the ‘World’s Top EdTech Companies’ by TIME Magazine and Statista

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Organizations reviewed and scored more than 7,000 companies based on industry impact and financial strength.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Edthena, a leading provider of innovative technologies to support professional learning for educators, was named one of the World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025 by TIME Magazine and Statista. Now in its second year, this list recognizes companies that develop and provide educational technologies, products, or services. After researching more than 7,000 companies worldwide, a total of only 350 companies—including Edthena at #268—were selected for this prestigious award.

“To be in the top four percent of all the edtech companies researched, as well as one of only 138 United States-based companies to make the list, is a huge honor,” said Adam Geller, CEO of Edthena. “For us, this validates the impact of our technology in enhancing professional learning, boosting teacher retention, and, ultimately, improving student outcomes in today’s classrooms.”

For nearly 15 years, Edthena has helped accelerate educator growth and achievement by providing innovative tools to support professional learning across schools, districts, and teacher education programs.

AI Coach by Edthena is an adaptive, first-of-its-kind solution that uses conversational artificial intelligence to support teachers as they work through coaching cycles. Using the secure platform, teachers independently reflect on their practice and set near-term goals as part of a self-paced module that mirrors the instructional coaching process. The AI-driven coach offers tailored strategies for improving core teaching practices, as well as for implementing Science of Reading strategies.

The VC3 video coaching platform allows K-12 educators to seamlessly collaborate with colleagues—whether in the classroom or on the go. Accessible on any device, VC3 enhances professional growth with real-time feedback and intuitive tools that drive improved teaching practices and support school-wide progress.

Additionally, the Edthena Organization Libraries help districts scale best practices by offering video examples of great teaching in action featuring their own teachers, making professional learning more personalized and effective.

To learn more about Edthena, visit www.edthena.com.

About Edthena

Edthena provides innovative technologies to support educator professional learning by streamlining feedback to teachers. The company offers the AI Coach platform, an artificial intelligence-driven solution to guide teachers through coaching cycles; VC3, the classroom observation and collaboration platform for video coaching; and Edthena Organization Libraries, a platform for schools and districts to curate and share best-practice teaching videos. Edthena is the recipient of numerous awards from organizations such as SIIA, District Administration, and Tech & Learning. For more information, visit www.edthena.com. For more news about Edthena, visit www.edthena.com/blog/.

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Christine Lynch, Edthena, 1 4109759638, christine@kehcomm.com, www.edthena.com 

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