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FutureGrail Presents “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons” Thematic Auction

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SINGAPORE, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready for an unforgettable event! FutureGrail, a premier auction house and museum for rare timepieces, proudly announces its upcoming online auction, “Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons.” This remarkable auction will feature an extraordinary catalogue of over 50 rare and vintage Patek Philippe timepieces, carefully curated by world-renowned experts. The online auction will take place from 1st September to 14th September 2024, with previews in Singapore, Geneva, and Dubai. The complete auction catalogue will be available online by 1st August 2024.

A Curated Selection of Unmatched Quality and Rarity

“We are incredibly excited to present ‘Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons,’ an auction dedicated to the finest vintage Patek Philippe timepieces,” says Mr Ali Nael, CEO and Founder of FutureGrail. “This event represents our commitment to offering the highest quality and rarest timepieces to collectors worldwide.”

The auction presents a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of horological history. This thematic sale of Patek Philippe features timepieces renowned for their historical significance and rarity. Many of these pieces are featured in esteemed horological publications, and have been thoroughly inspected and described by FutureGrail’s veteran expert, Mr Arnaud Tellier, in collaboration with wristwatch expert, Mr Eric Tortella. In addition to the comprehensive condition reports, some select key pieces will come complete with a full study and passport authored by Mr Eric Tortella.

The auction’s entire catalogue features the best of the best quality from Patek Philippe, including rare double-signed pieces from worldwide Patek Philippe retailers, watches with Breguet numerals, and some of the best-known examples of their kind.

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An Auction Not to be Missed

This auction is set to be one of the most significant Patek Philippe sales in recent history, offering collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most sought-after timepieces. FutureGrail’s dedication to quality and transparency ensures that every piece is presented with the utmost integrity and expertise.

Auction Previews in Singapore, Geneva and Dubai

For the first time, FutureGrail will host pre-auction viewings overseas. Collectors and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view the collection in three exclusive locations:

Singapore

Venue: FutureGrail Museum and Vault

Address: 100E Pasir Panjang Rd, B&D Building, #03-01/03-02,118521, Singapore

Dates: 2nd August (VIP Reception) and daily viewings from 5th August to 21st August 2024

Geneva

Venue: La Maison de l’Horlogerie

Address: Rue du Cendrier 24, 1201 Genève

Dates: 29th August to 2nd September 2024

Dubai

Venue: Opera Gallery Dubai

Address: Gate Village Building 3, DIFC Po Box 506737, Dubai

Dates: 6th September to 9th September 2024

For detailed directions to register for the previews, please visit www.futuregrail.com/base/events.

Global Participation 

The auction is expected to attract a diverse group of attendees from around the world, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. With the growing interest in Patek Philippe timepieces, the event is anticipated to draw significant attention from collectors and horology enthusiasts alike.

FutureGrail’s Commitment to Excellence 

FutureGrail offers one of the lowest buyer’s premiums in the industry, set at only 5%, ensuring a fair and accessible market for collectors, with the goal of fostering long-term relationships and customer success. FutureGrail stands behind the watches offered for sale, backed by rigorous grading and in-house expertise.

Expert Insights

Arnaud Tellier, Head of Curation at FutureGrail and former head of the Patek Philippe Museum, emphasises the importance of expert assessment in ensuring the integrity of auctioned items. “Our role is to accurately assess items, identifying their origin, authenticity, state of preservation, and market value,” says Tellier.

Mohsin Rizvi, COO of FutureGrail, adds,”Patek Philippe has crafted some of the finest watches in history, elevating them from timekeeping devices into mechanical masterpieces. With a focus on vintage masterpieces, this auction provides collectors an exciting opportunity to own exceptional watches they can proudly include in their collections.”

How to Register

Participation in the online auction is simple. Bidders are required to register online and complete their verification at www.futuregrail.com/auctions to take part in the auction. All indicated pricing for the estimates and reserves is in USD. The auction lots can be viewed online and will also be physically on display for inspection at FutureGrail’s Singapore headquarters, which features a tax-free storage facility and vaults. Buyers can opt to store their purchased watches in dual-key deposit boxes managed by themselves and Malca Amit, ship them via secure shipping, or collect them via airport-delivery at Changi Airport. FutureGrail’s team will assist clients in managing the logistics to ensure a smooth process.

To view the collection prior to the auction, participants can attend the pre-auction viewings at the locations and dates stated above.

For more information and to register, please visit FutureGrail’s Auction Page.

Instagram Competition: Win Business Class tickets to a Preview

To better engage the watch collector community, an Instagram competition will be held, where winners will receive a pair of Business Class tickets and a hotel stay to one of the auction previews. The prizes are as follows:

US & Europe Winners: Business class ticket and hotel stay in Geneva x 2Middle East Winners: Business class ticket and hotel stay in Dubai x 2APAC Winners: Business class ticket and hotel stay in Singapore x 2

How to Participate:

Post on Instagram photos of at least TWO Patek Philippe watches (owned by the participant). Every 2 Patek watches posted counts as 1 entry.Share the post with the hashtag #FutureGrailEternalIcons and tag @futuregrailofficial.

The participant’s Instagram profile must be set to public for the duration of the competition. Alternatively, participants may submit their photos to info@futuregrail.com. The closing date for the competition is 5th August 2024. Terms and conditions will apply. For the recommended format, see the sample post below:

The top 10 most-liked submissions will be eligible for a double entry. Winner’s will be announced on 5th August 2024. Winners must also be able to travel between the auction preview dates or winners will be chosen again.

Note: Participants should register for a free account on www.futuregrail.com and complete the KYC, which will be used for verification purposes only.

About FutureGrail

FutureGrail is a premier auction house specialising in rare and collectible timepieces. Our mission is to connect collectors with extraordinary timepieces, providing a platform for both seasoned and new collectors to discover and acquire their grail watches.

Under the leadership of industry experts, FutureGrail has become a notable fixture on the annual watch auction calendar, hosting multiple auctions each year. Our auctions are renowned for their meticulously curated collections, featuring exceptional, rare, and beautiful timepieces that captivate watch enthusiasts worldwide.

Join Us for Patek Philippe: Eternal Icons

Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to acquire some of the finest Patek Philippe timepieces ever presented at auction. Register now to participate in this landmark event and witness the confluence of history, artistry, and horological excellence.

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100E Pasir Panjang Road, B&D Building, 03-01/03-02, Singapore 118521

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Nuvve Updates Shareholders on Compliance Measures

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has issued a letter to shareholders regarding actions taken to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s Bid Price Rule. 

Nuvve recently executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, resulting in 652,727 shares outstanding. The Company encourages shareholders to protect their shares against market manipulation through actions such as holding shares in cash accounts and requesting “no loan” status. 

For shareholder letter: https://nuvve.com/shareholder-letter/  

For more information, contact investors@nuvve.com

About Nuvve Holding Corp. Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) transforms electric vehicles into grid resources, driving the transition to a net-zero future. Learn more at nuvve.com 

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Wire and tube industry expos to spark international trade in Shanghai

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The wire China 2024 and Tube China 2024, organized by Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co., Ltd., Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (MC-CCPIT), are scheduled to be held from September 25 to 28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, aiming to drive industry advancement and foster connections.

This year, the two expos will span 10 pavilions, encompassing a total exhibition area of 109,250 square meters. Nearly 1,500 businesses from about 30 countries and regions are expected to participate. The two exhibitions will cover the entire industry chain of cables, wires and tubes, offering a professional and efficient one-stop platform for exchanges worldwide.

wire China 2024: supporting enterprises to foster new quality productive forces

The wire China 2024 event is poised to occupy an area of 80,500 sqm, setting a milestone in its growth trajectory. With the participation of nearly 1,100 enterprises from 26 countries and regions, the expo will serve as a platform to showcase the latest developments and trends in the industry.

The exhibition will showcase an array of offerings including wire and cable manufacturing and processing machinery, auxiliary cable processing equipment, raw and auxiliary materials for cables (optical cables), finished wire products and cables, measurement and control technology, testing engineering solutions. The showcase is designed to assist enterprises in accelerating their transition toward digitalization, fostering flexibility, enabling smart production, nurturing new quality productive forces and enhancing the production competitiveness of businesses. The 2024 edition will cover five major areas: Digital Intelligent & Innovative Equipment, Technology Tools & Auxiliary Materials, Green and Low-carbon Solutions, Wires & Cables and Measures & Control Technology.

China has been promoting development of new quality productive forces since the start of 2024, with burgeoning sectors like artificial intelligence; new materials; commercial aerospace; the low-altitude economy and smart connected vehicles. These innovations are infusing the wire industry with vitality and drawing the attention of numerous overseas enterprises to China. This year, the event will host businesses from countries and regions such as South Korea, Japan, the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkiye. Business delegations from Germany, Italy, France and Austria will be present at the W1 Pavilion to exhibit their innovations and latest breakthroughs.

Heavyweight participants

This year, the event has garnered robust backing from prominent industry associations, including the Asian Wire & Cable Industry Corporation Alliance (AWCCA); Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK); the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA); the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA); the ITA/ICE-Italian Trade Agency (ITA); the Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ).

List of some well-known participating brands:

NIEHOFF, WAFIOS, SIKORA, MAILLEFER, ROSENDAHL NEXTROM, BOROUGE, SAMP, PROTON, ELANTAS, ENEOS NUC, HANWHA, TOTOKU, KOS, MFL GROUP, TEIJIN ARAMID, ZUMBACH, EUROLLS, SWPG, ESTEVES, SHENG CHYEAN, PETROFER, HUNTSMAN, DSR, SMATER, SINGCHEER, HONTA, G.Y.M., HANDING, JCDOFAMA, XINGMING, GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES , INOVANCE, DONY GROUP, LIQIANG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, AEROSPACE NANHAI, YI TENG ELECTRIC, HUAYUAN, PANGHAO, WANMA MACROMOLECULE, TIANRONG, CGN GROUP, CABLE, ORIGINAL, PAMICA, QLPM, ATPOIMER, etc.. 

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Fostering new quality productive forces

Centering on digital intelligence and innovation, the expo will be a key platform to display products and services. Singcheer will introduce the SiMOM for remote collaborative manufacturing operations and an AGV logistics system tailored for the cable industry. Maillefer from Finland will showcase the latest AI panoramic scanner 2.0, while Inovance from Shenzhen will present a motorized cable extrusion solution using advanced control algorithms and the MD810 multi-drive. These digital intelligence and innovation products cover manufacturing equipment, industrial software, visual inspection and other specific businesses, empowering cable companies to transit toward intelligent manufacturing.

Leading new trends

The wire China 2024 is not just a trade platform, but a place to communicate the latest market trends and release new products and solutions. This year, there will be nearly 60 high-end technological communication events.

The annual China Wire and Cable Industry Annual Conference will have in-depth discussions on new quality productive forces and high-quality development. Participants will share opinions on new market opportunities and challenges, exchange insights on the market trends, analyze the development status of the wire and cable industry, release annual reports on the development of international and domestic cable standardization work, as well as business competitiveness analysis reports. Simultaneously, the conference will address quality and technical issues related to typical products, unveil significant common technical research accomplishments and identify challenges and hurdles in emerging technological domains within the cable industry. The event aims to inspire businesses, bolster their confidence, foster courage in confronting challenges, and contribute to enhancing the development standards of both the industry chain and the supply chain.

The themed forums for wire and cable businesses will cover industrial economics and the development of the cable industry; the role of intelligent equipment in supporting high-quality development; green and low-carbon innovations in cable materials; high-quality special materials aiding the development of new energy vehicles; efficient and energy-saving electrical equipment; cable industry resource recycling technologies and digital intelligence empowering the development of the cable manufacturing industry.

Tube China 2024: 20 years of companionship, jointly shaping the new future of the industry.

As one of leading professional expos for tubes in Asia, Tube China 2024 has a total exhibition area of 28,750 sqm. Nearly 400 brands from 13 countries and regions including Germany, Japan, South Korea, Italy, the Netherlands, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom will participate in the event. Tube China will present a high-level industry feast of intelligence and tube manufacturing for the Chinese tube industry and its upstream and downstream sectors.

This year, the expo will welcome some first-time participants including Fanuc. Industry-leading players including Fanuc, IPG, Kinkelder, Stark, Inductotherm, SINOAUDE, Halifax Fan and ENRX will bring their latest developments to the event. Enterprises such as IPG, Changen, Longxin, Huibaisheng and Huinengda will focus on showcasing innovative products and applications related to lasers and optoelectronics; optics and optical manufacturing; testing and quality control; as well as the innovative products and application solutions of infrared technology and applications.

List of some well-known participating brands:

FANUC, IPG, KINKELDER, STARK, INDUCTOTHERM, SINOAUDE, HALIFAX FAN, ENRX, HUIBAISHENG, SINOFORM, CHANGEN, HANDUK, KTM, TOYOKOHAN, TAELIM, VICTAULIC-TUWEI, TEMA, DONGAN, FIELD, AMPCO, ARES, JINYI, SONGYANG STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, CHENLONG, ZHONGYONG, CHANGFENG, WAN-RUN DA , BOKENA, TUS PIPE, LONGXIN, NANYANG, CONTOR M & E, SHENGTIAN, NEW VICTOR, HUAYANG, HUILITONG, BAOFENG, JINCHUANG XINTIAN, HAIQIANWEI, FUGANG, ASCENDING, JUYI, LIWAN, VICTORY, ZHONGHAO, YOUFA, etc..

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Concurrent events, including the China International Steel Tube & Pipe Summit and the 2024 Heat Treatment Technology Seminar, will be organized during the expo to enhance communication, foster partnerships, drive technological innovation and uphold high-quality development within the industry.

A variety of activities will be organized to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual expo and the longstanding support from all participants of the expo.

Looking ahead, organizers of wire & Tube China will continue to promote development of the event to promote exchanges and bolster quality development of the industry.

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PayMongo and Brankas Now Offer the Widest Range of Payment Options in the Philippines

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Enable seamless, secure, and direct online banking payments with Brankas through PayMongo, featuring top Philippine banks BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank.

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayMongo has partnered with Brankas to add new payment options to the PayMongo platform, making it the payment gateway with the widest range of payment options for Filipino businesses. PayMongo payment options include credit cards, e-wallets, BNPL, QRPh, and online banking. PayMongo merchants can now accept direct online banking payments from three additional Philippine banks — BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank — offering greater convenience and flexibility for both merchants and customers.

eCommerce stores, food delivery websites, ride-hailing apps, and gaming platforms that are PayMongo merchants can accept more forms of payments by integrating Brankas Direct API. This pay-by-bank channel is another trusted payment method that makes transactions faster and enhances the overall payment experience for users.

“Brankas and PayMongo share the same commitment to deliver fast and secure payment experience for users. Offering more payment options is a win-win for both customers and merchants as we offer greater payment flexibility and customer reach at the same time.” said Todd Schweitzer, Brankas CEO and Co-founder.

How to Get Started with Brankas Direct

To start accepting direct online banking payments, existing PayMongo merchants simply need to contact PayMongo Customer Support to request the activation of BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank payment options. The feature is available for Shopify plug-in users, PayMongo’s Custom & Checkout API, PayMongo Pages, and PayMongo Links. Users of the custom API require minimal updates, and the PayMongo developer website provides the full details.

Ready to enhance your payment offerings and provide a better customer experience? Enable Brankas Direct through PayMongo now. Visit Brankas Direct or PayMongo to learn more.

About PayMongo

PayMongo is a leading financial infrastructure platform in the Philippines, designed to simplify how businesses manage their finances. From payment processing to embedding financial services, PayMongo provides solutions that enable businesses to accept payments both online and in-person, streamline financial operations, and drive profitability. By offering a wide range of payment options and seamless integration, PayMongo empowers businesses to grow their revenue and succeed in the digital economy.

About Brankas 

Brankas is a leading global open finance technology provider. We provide API-based solutions, data and payments solutions for financial service providers (like banks, lenders and e-wallets) and online businesses. Brankas partners with banks to build and manage their open finance infrastructure, producing APIs for real-time payments, identity and data, new account opening, remittances, and more. With Brankas’ secure open banking technology, online businesses, fintech companies and digital banks can use Brankas APIs to create new digital experiences for their users.

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