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Enfuce welcomes Paralympic Gold Medallist, Birgit Skarstein, as Chief Inspiration Officer (CInO)

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The fintech pioneer sets a new gold standard as six-time Paralympian joins as brand ambassador

HELSINKI, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Issuer processing powerhouse Enfuce has appointed Norwegian Paralympic Gold Medallist, Birgit Skarstein, as its first-ever Chief Inspiration Officer. Skarstein will bring her proven championship DNA to Enfuce’s award-winning business to motivate, inspire and challenge its teams, and the wider payments industry as a whole.

In this newly created role, Birgit will equip Enfucers with the resilience, grit and determination that she has demonstrated across sport and business during her career. In her role, Skarstein will bring her incredible story of resilience and experience defying limits to company training programmes, webinars and speaker series to create industry awareness around topics close to her and Enfuce’s heart to jointly drive meaningful change.

Skarstein has competed in rowing and cross-country skiing, winning a gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. She is also a six-time World Champion and three-time European Champion. Skarstein has not just excelled at sport, she is an influential advocate for accessibility and inclusion – serving as a sought-after public speaker at notable events like TEDx Talks and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Whether it’s competition, business or advocacy – Skarstein exhibits strength, adaptability and a spirit that transcends limitations.

Commenting on her appointment, Skarstein said: “It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with Enfuce. There’s something special about the people, the culture, the energy – it’s this amazing combination of staying humble while dreaming big. When I met Enfuce’s co-founders, Denise and Monika, I just knew this was meant to be. I can’t wait to work with all their incredible teams to share what I’ve learned about owning your success and what it takes to win big, while working to inspire broader change across the fintech industry.”

Skarstein is believed to be the first Chief Inspiration Officer of this kind within the financial services industry. Her appointment reflects Enfuce’s courage to do things differently in the B2B world and fits perfectly with its core value of going ‘beyond expectation’.

Denise Johansson, co-CEO and co-founder at Enfuce, explains: “Birgit perfectly embodies ‘sisu’ – the distinctly Finnish concept of extraordinary determination and resilience, even though she hails from our neighbouring Norway. Her ability to transform challenges into opportunities mirrors our own uncompromising spirit and drive to exceed the ordinary. We can’t think of anyone better to cultivate a winning mindset among our team and across the payments industry.”

Monika Liikamaa, co-CEO and co-founder at Enfuce, added: “Peak performance is peak performance – whether it’s in business or in sport. I’ve often said that as a CEO, I feel like an athlete and, meeting Birgit, she understood this right away. Every day brings a new goal to achieve, a new challenge to overcome. But what really excites me is the broader impact we can have together. Birgit’s story shows young people everywhere that barriers are meant to be broken, and that mindset is exactly what society needs right now.”

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For more information, please contact: enfuce@hardnumbers.co.uk

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About Enfuce

Founded in 2016, Enfuce is a female-founded and led company with a unique vision: to bring the brightest minds and the best technology together to break down the barriers to prosperity. As a leading global card issuer and payment processor that merges innovation, security, and expertise to create modular, cloud-based payment processing capabilities, Enfuce is one of Finland’s most valuable scaleups, and is the first financial service provider in the world to be PCI-DSS certified while running its service in the public cloud. By focusing on collaboration, Enfuce is able to efficiently provide customers with cutting edge features – offering in-house experts and white labelled technology to help companies create scalable payment solutions with ease. Supporting debit, credit, prepaid, gift, fleet, and fuel card programmes in any form – for consumer, commercial, and B2B applications. Enfuce’s no-nonsense approach helps customers create bespoke payment solutions that are flexible, scalable, and secure.

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Abu Dhabi Gears Up to Host 25,000 Global Participants at AIM Congress in April

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ABU DHABI, UAE, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, is preparing to welcome over 25,000 participants, distinguished figures, and top global investors at the AIM Congress 2025, which will be held under the theme, “Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape – Towards a New Balanced World Structure”.

The 14th edition of AIM Congress will take place from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together global business leaders to explore the best investment opportunities.

Organized by AIM Global Foundation, the AIM Congress is a premier international platform dedicated to empowering the global economy and fostering economic development. It provides an ideal setting for participants to discuss the latest investment trends, navigate current and future challenges, and collaborate on solutions aimed at achieving a balanced, prosperous, and sustainable global economy.

AIM Congress 2025 will bring together leaders, government officials, decision makers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, top regional and international investors, and major global corporations across various industries.

AIM Congress 2025 aims to showcase exceptional investment opportunities in UAE, reinforce its position as a global hub for promising investments, explore worldwide investment trends, and enhance international collaboration to facilitate investment and drive sustainable economic growth through diversified investments. In addition to Honoring Excellence with AIM Investment Awards, it supports Innovation through the Startups & Unicorns and AI World Championship.

AIM Congress 2025 will feature a comprehensive lineup of events, forums, panel discussions, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, the AIM Investment Awards, a startup competition, and investment country presentations—all structured around 8 key portfolios.

These portfolios include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Global Trade, Startups & Unicorns, Future Cities, Future Finance, Global Manufacturing, Digital Economy, and Entrepreneurs.

AIM Congress 2025 will cover diverse sectors, including intelligent agriculture, energy, infrastructure, finance & stock exchange, ICT, manufacturing, medical tourism, biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, international trade, logistics & transportation, water technology, tourism, and education.

The list of investors from the United Arab Emirates includes Mundhir Hilal, Founder and CEO of Gate Capital Limited, and Talal Almoayed, Managing Partner of Almoayed Venture. Among the prominent investors from the United Kingdom are Margareth Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of Capital Variation Ltdav; Olga Fleming, CEO of Oruga Group; and Jernej Admik, Managing Partner of Nevajen Capital.

From Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Amin, Managing Partner and CEO of BIM Ventures; Zainab Al Sharif, Partner at Plus VC from Bahrain; from Egypt, Mazen Nadim, Managing Partner at Foundation Ventures, and Ahmed Hadq, Managing Partner at LabEight* Ventures Canada will be participating. Other notable investors include Wilfred Njagi, CEO of Villgro Africa in Kenya; Patricia Gilly, Managing Partner at C10 Labs in the United States; Rajan Desai, Founder and CEO of ME WORLD in India; and William Bao Bean, General Partner at Orbit Startups in Singapore.

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For the full list of investors, visit: https://startup.aimcongress.com/startup

Contact: Shereen Al Musallami, 00971526998032, shereen.almusallami@aimcongress.com 

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Krazy Degen: Discovering the Next On-Chain Gem with KuCoin

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a global leader in the cryptocurrency exchange market, proudly announces the launch of its innovative new platform, ‘Krazy Degen’, which serves as an all-encompassing information hub focused on displaying and monitoring multi-chain trending tokens. This groundbreaking feature is designed to transform how traders discover and invest in early-stage, high-potential tokens directly from the blockchain. The platform’s key features include:

  1. Early Discovery of Premium Projects: Krazy Degen enables users to lock in early-stage tokens with high potential for substantial returns, staying ahead in the fast-paced crypto market.
  2. Real-Time Market Hotspots: Users gain access to the hottest sectors with real-time data, making it easier to track and respond to market trends effectively.
  3. Seamless Trading from Exchange to Web3 Wallet: Krazy Degen provides users with direct access to KuCoin Web3 wallets, with trading opportunities available just one-click away.
  4. On-Chain Opportunity Capture: With real-time detection of new on-chain opportunities, Krazy Degen positions users as pioneers in exploring the crypto wealth landscape.

This feature is a reflection on KuCoin’s commitment of empowering users by providing cutting-edge tools that enhance their trading experiences and potential for success. This initiative is part of KuCoin’s broader strategy to integrate decentralized finance innovations, making the platform a holistic hub for both new and seasoned traders.

To begin exploring this revolutionary feature, please visit Krazy Degen on KuCoin website or try it out on the latest version of KuCoin APP. Click here to find out how to use Krazy Degen.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 40 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots.

KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. This recognition reflects its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/.

Disclaimer: This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions or any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances.

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Blue Owl Capital Hires Robert Campkin as Part of European Net Lease Strategy

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  • Robert brings nearly 30 years of commercial real estate experience along with deep corporate relationships across EMEA, Asia and North America.

NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”) (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, announced today the hiring of Robert Campkin as part of the Company’s European Net Lease Strategy. Robert will join as a Managing Director based in London.

Prior to joining Blue Owl, Robert spent six years at Colliers as Head of Corporate Capital Solutions EMEA. In this role, he successfully built a cross border international team of experts based in the UK, Germany and Netherlands. During his tenure, Robert specialized in advising corporate organizations on sale and leaseback, build to suit, forward funding strategies and capital solutions, transacting over €2 billion in deal volume.

Robert previously served in a range of roles across investment management, capital markets and corporate real estate firms including Swiss-Asia, Pepper Financial Services Group, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield.   

Marc Zahr, Global Head of Real Assets at Blue Owl said, “Rob built one of the industry’s most credible and recognizable corporate capital markets teams and will bring with him an extensive network of global corporate client relationships. Supported by our market-leading US net lease business, Rob’s disciplined approach to real estate will be highly value-additive to our investors and corporate counterparties. He will serve as an integral component as we build out the European net lease platform adding to the recent hires Blue Owl has made in the market over the past year.”   

Robert Campkin said, “Having known Marc and his team for years, I am consistently impressed with the success of Blue Owl’s net lease business which maintains a market-leading presence in the US and one of the best track-records in triple net real estate investing. I am honored to build on this foundation and leverage my extensive experience and relationships to emulate Blue Owl’s North American success in the European market. I look forward to working closely with Marc as well as my European-based colleagues Jamie Rotchford and Alex Solomon.”

Blue Owl’s Net Lease investment strategy focuses on acquiring single-tenant, free-standing properties primarily across the industrial, healthcare, essential retail, and data center sectors that are net-leased, long-term, to investment grade and creditworthy tenants. This combination seeks to create predictable cash flow from long-term rents on mission-critical properties in our effort to provide investors with a combination of current income and appreciation, with limited downside risk.

About Blue Owl

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.

With over $250 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Assets. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,100 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com

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Certain statements made in this release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “future,” “propose,” “target,” “goal,” “objective,” “outlook” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions available under applicable securities laws and speak only as of the date made. Blue Owl assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements except as required by law.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Blue Owl’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of strategic acquisitions; costs related to acquisitions; the inability to maintain the listing of Blue Owl’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange; Blue Owl’s ability to manage growth; Blue Owl’s ability to execute its business plan and meet its projections; potential litigation involving Blue Owl; changes in applicable laws or regulations; and the possibility that Blue Owl may be adversely affected by other economic, business, geo-political and competitive factors.

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Ann Dai
Head of Investor Relations
blueowlir@blueowl.com

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Principal, Corporate Communications & Government Affairs
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