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Webull’s Group President visits Asia-Pacific, affirms commitment to the region

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SYDNEY, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Anthony Denier, the Group President of Webull Corporation (‘Webull’), a leading digital investment platform, recently concluded a visit to the Asia-Pacific region. The trip underscored Webull’s growth ambitions and ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint in the region. Building on its success in the U.S., Webull entered Hong Kong in 2020, followed by expansions into Singapore and Australia in 2022. In 2023, Webull entered Japan and Indonesia, and, most recently in 2024, Malaysia and Thailand. As of 31st July 2024, Webull has achieved a remarkable year-over-year (‘YoY’) growth rate of 100% in its assets under management (AUM) within the APAC region.

“We are incredibly proud of Webull’s rapid expansion in the APAC region. Since we entered APAC in 2020, we have seen a steady increase in our user base, with investors leveraging Webull’s trading tools to develop comprehensive and diversified investment portfolios across the U.S. and APAC markets. In the next two years, Webull aims to be a top broker-dealer in every region, and we remain committed to developing innovative solutions that will allow us to grow significantly while ensuring trading remains accessible and affordable for all retail investors,” said Mr. Denier.

Strong American genes, deeply rooted in the global market

Launched in the U.S. in 2018, Webull has since expanded its reach to the APAC region, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, achieving over 40 million downloads globally and surpassing 20 million registered users. In 2023, Webull saw a YoY increase of 38% in customer assets, reaching a value of US$8.2 billion. For the full year of 2023, the equity notional volumes of U.S. stock trades, reflecting platform user trading activity, reached US$371 billion, and the number of options contracts traded reached 430 million. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Webull achieved a user retention rate of 98%. These performances are a result of the positive trading experience for users and the trust they have in Webull.

Already one of the leading digital brokerages in the U.S., Webull continues to strengthen its presence across 13 global markets. Its strong foundation in the U.S. allows Webull to serve as a key gateway for local investors in APAC to access the U.S. market. In addition, Webull is committed to providing both the tools and knowledge needed to empower investors to better navigate the investing world, making Webull a trusted brokerage amongst local investors.

Webull Australia establishes itself as a serious competitor in the Aussie broking landscape

Since the launch of Webull Australia in late 2022, the firm was also admitted as a Trading Participant in May 2023 on the Australian Securities Exchange (‘ASX’) and Cboe Australia Pty Ltd (‘Cboe’), providing assurance to investors as to the security and legitimacy of Webull’s trading platform.

To further establish its presence in Australia, Webull has rolled out a variety of industry-leading market features and services over the past few years. Along with CHESS-sponsored ASX stocks, it now offers access to over 15,000 global stocks and ETFs, alongside US options , and US fractional shares, allowing Australians to diversify their portfolios beyond local markets. The inclusion of US options trading and the availability of US fractional shares address the needs of a wide range of investors, from the cautious to the adventurous, and from the small-scale investor to those with larger capital outlays. In addition, the firm also offers trading in Hong Kong and China connect securities.

Earlier this year, Webull implemented a game-changing feature by providing 24/5 trading access, allowing Australian investors to trade US stocks outside the conventional market hours. This significantly enhances the flexibility afforded to Australians by enabling them to participate in the US markets in a timeframe more suited to their schedules, despite time zone differences. In parallel, by offering $0 brokerage on an extensive range of ETFs, Webull reduces the cost barrier for frequent traders and those looking to rebalance their portfolios without incurring high transactional costs.

Webull’s innovative cash management service is another remarkable addition that allows traders to earn competitive returns on their uninvested balances. This service ensures that capital reserves are never dormant and are instead actively contributing to an investor’s overall return potential.

Rob Talevski, CEO, Webull Securities Australia, said “We pride ourselves on the level of market access that we provide our local investors, with minimal fees and industry-leading technology, products, and services. The ongoing growth of our user base is a testament to the quality of the product we offer Australian investors, which we will continue to optimise.”

To learn more about Webull’s products and services, please visit the website: https://www.webull.com.au/

Media contact:
Cognito for Webull
Webull@cognitomedia.com

About Webull Australia

Webull Securities (Australia) Pty. Ltd. is a leading financial services provider, holding an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 536980) and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). As a trading participant of both the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Cboe Australia, and a principal member of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association, Webull ensures the highest standards of service and security. All client funds are securely held in client money trust accounts at an approved Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI), and all Australian shares are CHESS-sponsored.

About Webull Group

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next generation global infrastructure. The Webull Group operates in 15 regions globally and is backed by private equity investors located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Webull serves 20 million registered users globally, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures and fractional shares, through Webull’s trading platform. Learn more at https://www.webullcorp.com/.

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Armentum Partners Makes Key Senior Hire in Andrew Fineberg to Expand Royalty Capabilities

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Armentum Partners, the leading investment bank focused exclusively on raising non-dilutive and structured financings for growth stage healthcare and technology companies, is delighted to announce the addition of senior banker, Andrew Fineberg, as a Managing Director. Andrew joins with a long history of successfully advising academic and not-for-profit institutions around the world on pharmaceutical royalty monetization and corporate clients on the full spectrum of non-dilutive and structured financing options. Andrew, who will be based in New York City, joins Armentum Partners from OrbiMed Advisors, LLC, where he was a Managing Director in the Royalty and Credit Opportunities Fund. 

“We are excited to have Andrew join our team. Andrew has a unique and dominant position in the royalty space as one of the most active and well-respected advisors. We believe his experience will allow us to help our academic and corporate clients explore a wider range of non-dilutive and structured financing alternatives,” commented Chris Carthy, Ph.D., Founder and Managing Partner of Armentum Partners. The investment bank now covers all aspects of non-equity financings with a presence in Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

On joining, Andrew said “I am thrilled to join Armentum and get back to doing what I enjoy most, delivering royalty solutions to academic institutions and structured financings to companies. I was attracted to Armentum’s market leading position, stellar reputation with investors and clients, and their very experienced senior bankers.” 

Andrew has previously held senior roles at SVB Leerink, MTS Health Partners, Torreya Partners, and Cowen & Company. Andrew is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

About Armentum Partners

Armentum is a full-service, independent financial advisory firm with over 150 years of combined experience in investment banking, commercial banking and lending, venture financing, private and public equity investing, and business development. While Armentum is full-service, its main focus is raising debt and non-dilutive capital raising solutions primarily for technology and healthcare companies. Armentum’s clients benefit from its sector focus and unique backgrounds in the healthcare and scientific fields, including team members with previous careers in engineering and research. Armentum’s managing partners have been working together over the last decade, bringing consistency to each process, and driving its goal of securing the best structure and cost of non-dilutive capital for clients to best meet their strategic growth needs. The firm has remained incredibly active, having raised $16 billion since inception across 350+ transaction, including $2 billion thus far in 2024. Armentum Partners’ employees are fully Registered Representatives of a FINRA member firm.

Media Contact: Kristina Mourlot, kristina@armentumpartners.com, 312-502-0793

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Rob Renzi Joins Catalyst Solutions as Chief Growth Officer

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Experienced Health Care Leader to Drive Growth

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Catalyst Solutions, a leader in innovative solutions to Health Plans, has announced today that Rob Renzi has joined the company as Chief Growth Officer. Renzi brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in sales, business development, and account management in the healthcare industry.

Rachel Spilo, CEO of Catalyst, said, “I’ve known Rob for nearly 20 years. He is exceptionally well-known and well-regarded in our industry. Rob has a proven track record of building and leading sales teams and expanding customer relationships. His extensive knowledge of payer platforms, solutions, and partners will be a tremendous asset to our organization.”

Renzi joins Catalyst from Zelis, a healthcare financial management platform, where he was Senior Vice President of Business Development. Prior to Zelis, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Welltok, a SaaS platform for healthcare consumer activation, and was instrumental in Welltok’s sale to Virgin Pulse (now Personify Health). In a 29-year career at TriZetto, one of the industry’s leading claims platforms, he held roles including President of New Business.

Added Renzi, “I love the healthcare technology industry and its commitment to improving people’s lives through innovative solutions, and I have an insatiable passion for being a part of making it better. I’m excited about the opportunity to help Catalyst, its clients, partners, and employees to achieve better health outcomes.”

Added Sas Mukherjee, President of Catalyst, “We are very excited to have Rob lead and accelerate our impressive growth. Rob has a track record of leading earlier waves of growth in adoption of platform and service innovation to health plans. So, it is a testament to the superior value proposition of the solutions from Catalyst that Rob has decided to join us to help Catalyst lead the next wave of innovation and transformation of the industry.”

In his role at Catalyst Solutions, Renzi will lead a team in the pursuit of new clients and securing strategic partnerships to help simplify the complex environment of health benefits and the technology supporting it.  

About Catalyst Solutions: Catalyst Solution’s mission is to help health plans improve health outcomes, improve member and provider experience while reducing medical and administrative costs. We are passionate about making positive and measurable improvements on behalf of the clients we serve and the communities in which we live. With 25 years of deep expertise in outsourced health plan outsourcing, IT, and consulting services, Catalyst delivers comprehensive and scalable solutions that meet the unique needs of payers, and we are committed to exceeding customer expectations by providing unmatched service. To learn more, please visit www.catalystsolutions.com.

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AWAK Transforms into Vivance, Unveiling a New Brand Identity

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AWAK Technologies, a pioneer in innovative kidney care is excited to announce its rebranding to Vivance. The name, derived from ‘viva’ and ‘advance’, embodies vitality and progress – hallmarks of the company’s commitment to revolutionizing kidney health.

AWAK Technologies was founded with a groundbreaking idea: the development of a wearable dialysis device, Automated Wearable Artificial Kidney (AWAK). As the company continues its mission to transform kidney care, the portfolio has been expanded with products that aim to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. To reflect this evolution and commitment to innovation, it has rebranded to Vivance – a name that captures its dynamic and forward-thinking approach in managing kidney health.

Suresha Venkataraya, CEO of Vivance, said, “This rebrand reflects how far we’ve come, and where we’re heading. Building on the foundation of our wearable dialysis device, we’ve made significant strides by expanding our portfolio to include cost-effective home modalities and complementary digital offerings. This rebrand reinforces our ultimate mission of treating patients in the comfort of their homes.”

Abel Ang, Chairman of Vivance, added, “We are excited to introduce Vivance to the world. Building on two breakthrough device designations from the FDA, our rebranding accelerates our mission to revolutionize healthcare. This exciting new chapter for the company will see us take patient-centric dialysis from a dream into reality.”

Looking Ahead

As Vivance, the company will continue to refine its brand strategy, product positioning, and approach to market entry, ensuring a strong and strategic alignment with industry needs. The wearable dialysis device is progressing through clinical trials, while additional innovations, such as point-of-care PD fluid generation system, remote monitoring tools and AI prediction models, are in advanced stages of research and development. These products are poised to enter their clinical phases in the near future, reinforcing Vivance’s mission to drive meaningful disruption in the kidney care sector.

Media Contact:

Priyanka Arya
Senior Marketing Manager
+65 6950 5011
priyanka.arya@awak.com 

About Vivance

Vivance, formerly AWAK Technologies, is a pioneering, patient-centric medical technology company with a mission to enhance the lives of people with kidney disease and their caregivers by providing solutions to deliver better outcomes and improve their quality of life.

Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Los Angeles, United States and Bengaluru, India, the company is dedicated to the research, development and marketing of novel technologies in kidney care. 

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