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Rani Jarkas – How financial advisory services accelerate growth

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In thefast-paced global business worldnowadays, running a business is more challenging andcomplex than everbefore.Today, finance functions have to look at how the whole organization — and beyond — impacts the bottom line.

When your company is faced with complex business issues that limit growth, increase costs and bring new risks, you need more than just best practices or simple point solutions. That’s when financial advisory services can help.

Finance Advisory professionals have both finance and accounting knowledge, plus an underlying knowledge of enabling technologies to help you capitalize on opportunities that will help grow, as well as improve and protect your business. Theyadapts the methodology and delivery to suit your specific circumstances, and can help you unlock valuable business potentials.

Led by the highly experienced financial services executive Mr. Rani Jarkas, Cedrus Investments is a global boutique investment firm, specialized in Financial Advisory Services, Private Wealth Managementand Asset Management.

Cedrus’ Financial Advisory Services offer a full suite of complimentary services to its clients and enhance their corporate value and accelerate growth through:

  • Raising Capital for companies from Cedrus diverse pool of top-tier institutional investors from around the globe;
  • Increasing a company’s visibility with appropriate investors;
  • Diversifying client’s shareholder bases;
  • Developing custom research coverage;
  • And providing access to global business partners.

In addition, Cedrus offers clients with global access, anonymous order execution, transparency and optimal execution in all major markets.

Being a renowned financial advisory services provider, Cedruscan bring unique value to local investors as well as identifying the most promising investment opportunities in their respective regions for Cedrus’ diverse international client baseto capture the best opportunities and mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations, changing market valuations, and political or economic developments.

Cedrus also uniquely make proprietary investments with its own capital, in select companies and projects that will meet its investment criteria and objectives.

The Belt and Road Initiative will have a major impact on the mining industry over the next 10 years

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 The Belt and Road Initiative creates a US$5 trillion infrastructure spending spree that spans over 68 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.  Billions will be spent on ports, roads, railways, power plants, and will serve as an ongoing stimulus for commodities such as iron ore, coal, copper, crude oil and minor metals.

Citigroup Inc. reported the Belt and Road Initiative is backed by about US$900 billion worth of investments and has the potential to generate about 120 million tons of crude steel demand. This number is more optimistic to 150 million tons according to BHP published report in 2017.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, also commented during an interview by CNBC that the Belt and Road Initiative now is at the initial stage and has been starting to bring a huge demand boost for steel and iron ore.

This represents a great opportunity for international businesses to supply, support and partner with Chinese and other international mining companies as this massive development takes shape. For example, Australian mining businesses have experience, expertise and technology garnered from their mining industry across a very large country will prove valuable mining projects along the BRI.

CNBC interview – The opportunities for mining in the Belt and Road initiative

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6 April 2018 – CNBC interview – The opportunities for mining in the Belt and Road initiative

 

CEDRUS INVESTMENTS’ CHAIRMAN MR. RANI JARKAS INVITED TO SPEAK AT THE 121 OIL & GAS INVESTMENT CONFERENCE IN HONG KONG ON THE BELT & ROAD INITIATIVE

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The Chairman of Cedrus Investments (“Cedrus”), Mr. Rani Jarkas, is invited to speak at the 121 Oil & Gas Investment conference to be held on 2nd – 3rd May 2018 in Hong Kong. The event has been served as a platform for leading energy companies and sophisticated investors worldwide to network and interact, thus potentially creating more investment and development opportunities for all participants alike.

Mr. Rani Jarkas will be sharing with executives of participating oil & gas companies as well as elite investors his thoughts on investment opportunities pertaining to China’s Belt and Road initiative, aiming at exploiting new regional focuses in addition to broader markets where oil & gas companies and investors could collaborate to incentivize further growth in the oil & gas industry overall.

Mr. Rani Jarkas said, “The Belt and Road Initiative direct oil & gas companies and investors to a new geographical area for investment and helps form a link among countries in the region based on oil & gas development. Through the combination of incoming capital and technology with local resources, vast investment opportunities could be created to invigorate and further upgrade the oil & gas industry in that area, and likely bring considerable financial benefits to involved companies and investors, especially when many countries along the ancient Silk Road routes are abundant with oil and gas reserves. What Cedrus has been doing is to assist industry participants to identify the potentially most-rewarding investment opportunities based on our local knowledge and network accumulated through continued involvement in projects in Belt and Road countries as well as our deep industry expertise.”

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About Cedrus Investments

Cedrus Investments is a global boutique investment firm that offers expertise in private wealth management, asset management and financial advisory services to a clientele of leading institutional investors, corporations, family offices and high net worth individuals around the world.

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For further information about Cedrus Investments, please visit www.cedrusinvestments.com.

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Cedrus Investments’ Chairman Mr. Rani Jarkas is Invited to Speak at the Hong Kong Biotech Invest and Partnering 2018

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The Chairman of Cedrus Investments (“Cedrus”) Mr. Rani Jarkas is invited as the keynote speaker at the Asian Investment Series of the Hong Kong Biotech Invest & Partnering 2018 conference to be held on March 13, 2018, in Hong Kong. Cedrus has been participating and speaking at this annual event in Hong Kong, organized by AusBiotech (Australia’s biotechnology organization), since its inception in 2013 to foster investments in the life sciences industry across borders.

In recent years, the Asian Investment Series has expanded further to holding an annual conference in Shanghai, which is one of the hubs of life sciences investments in Asia. These conferences have brought together hundreds of Australian life sciences companies together with Hong Kong and Chinese life sciences investors where opportunities of cross-border collaborations are explored, for instance, to tap into the world’s second-largest biopharma market – China.

Mr. Jarkas will be sharing his extensive experience and profound insights, as well as Cedrus’ expertise in life sciences investment, and explaining why overseas life sciences companies should be using Hong Kong as the gateway for establishing their presence in Mainland China through joint ventures, licensing partnerships, strategic alliances or other initiatives onshore.

Mr. Jarkas said, “China is now committed to transforming the domestic life sciences industry into a global leader. For example, in recent years, we have seen growing interest from Chinese enterprises and investors to acquire life sciences technologies and products overseas to enhance China’s market position, and the increased desire of Australian life science companies to build a local presence in China. In this regard, Cedrus has competitive advantages. Through facilitating various deals, Cedrus has accumulated a lot of expertise and valuable experience in cross-border transactions and collaborations. We fully understand the potential sensitivity issues, apparent and hidden, involved in life sciences transactions across borders; hence, we can likely prevent companies from entering into unfavorable collaborations long term. In addition, we understand how to protect the companies’ assets such as intellectual properties, monetize their assets and maximize value, coupled with helping them to achieve their financial and business targets while minimizing business risks.”

About Cedrus Investments

Cedrus Investments is a global boutique investment firm that offers expertise in private wealth management, asset management and financial advisory services to a clientele of leading institutional investors, corporations, family offices and high net worth individuals around the world.

For further information about Cedrus Investments, please visit http://www.cedrusinvestments.com.

Media Enquiry:
Cedrus Investments Ltd.
Amy Sin
+852-3519-2828
information@cedrusinvestments.com

 

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NOVOGEN TO ESTABLISH CHINA ENTITY TO FURTHER COMMERCIALISATION AND PARTNERSHIPS IN WORLD’S SECOND-LARGEST PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET

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NOVOGEN TO ESTABLISH CHINA ENTITY TO FURTHER COMMERCIALISATION AND PARTNERSHIPS IN WORLD’S SECOND-LARGEST PHARMACEUTICAL MARKET

Sydney, 13 November 2017 – Novogen Ltd (ASX: NRT; NASDAQ: NVGN), an Australian oncology drug development company, announces today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Cedrus Investments Ltd for advisory services in order to establish a corporate structure focused on expansion into the Greater China region.
Key Points
• Following initial face-to-face discussions with third parties in China, Novogen has signed Letter of Intent with Cedrus Investments, a leading specialist investment bank based in Hong Kong, for advisory services in order to establish a corporate structure and operations in the People’s Republic of China
• Novogen entity will be a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE), initially with minimal infrastructure, to serve as administrative unit for China expansion
• Key objective will be to further explore partnerships and commercialization opportunities in China over a medium- to long-term horizon
• China is the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical market, with approximately US$ 116.7 billion in annual sales, and an annual growth rate of 12.4% (per QuintilesIMS Market Prognosis, October 2016)
The new corporate entity will enable Novogen to interact directly with the Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) for future clinical trials of its pipeline in China, and will facilitate potential partnering and investing opportunities for the company.
The Letter of Intent defines the key terms of the proposed establishment, with most of the work expected to be conducted in the first half of calendar 2018, subject to execution of definitive agreements. It is expected that the Chinese entity will be a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE), headquartered in Shanghai.
Novogen CEO, Dr James Garner, commented, “China is a key market for pharmaceutical companies, and over the last few months we have been actively exploring opportunities to engage with Chinese companies, researchers, and investors to support the development of Novogen’s current and future pipeline there. The team at Cedrus Investments have been helping global companies best position themselves to identify and work with investors and business partners in the Greater China region, and are highly experienced in navigating the complex regulatory requirements in China. We are pleased to be working with them on this important project. The new corporate structure will put us in a stronger position to capitalize on opportunities in China over the medium term.”
In addition to its Australian operations and the intended China operation, Novogen also has a US-based corporate entity, Novogen North America, Inc.

RANI JARKAS – Development of Clean Technology

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The significance of a clean economy

Clean technology is based on the principles of biology, resource efficiency and second generation concept in basic industries.

The concept of clean technology refers to any process, product or service that helps to improve energy efficiency, sustainable use of resources or active environmental protection. This technology is very widespread, it is related to recycling, renewable energy, green transport, green chemistry and much more.

The clean technology is oriented to the transfer of energy sources from coal or other fossil fuels to solar power sources or hydroelectric power plants. It can be said that clean technology projects are actually renewable energy projects with good predispositions for future widespread use. Also, the goal is to reduce the total carbon emissions in the air so that the environment would be cleaner.

Rani Jarkas, who has a successful experience in the field of life sciences, points out that it is important to invest in clean technology, in order to achieve a better quality of life for all living beings on the planet.

Source: https://rani-jarkas.blogspot.com/2018/01/rani-jarkas-development-of-clean.html

 

 

 

CEDRUS INVESTMENTS HOSTED LIFE SCIENCES LUNCHEON IN SHANGHAI, 13TH NOVEMBER 2017

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SHANGHAI, 14th November 2017 – Cedrus Investments (“Cedrus”), a global boutique
investment firm, hosted the second meeting of the life sciences luncheon series for this year on Monday, 13th November 2017 in Shanghai at the St. Regis Shanghai Jingan. Mr. Randy Hice, Cedrus’ Chief Technical Officer and Member of the Life Sciences Advisory Board, shared with institutional investors, venture capitalists, and company executives his insights on two crucial themes in biotechnology: “New Frontiers in Immunology R&D” and “Increasing Laboratory Productivity and Meeting FDA Compliance through Software”.
Mr. Hice is recognized globally as a leading authority in laboratory informatics and the most published author in the world on topics of complex laboratory automation and workflow analysis. His recent positions included the CEO of Laboratory Expertise Center, Inc. and Manager of Global Strategy at Abbott Informatics, a division of Abbott Laboratories.

 

The event was well received, and elicited high-level discussion in the Q&A session following Mr. Hice’s speech. Investors thought that it was especially important to understand the very latest developments in the biotech industry, as well as the overseas regulatory environment in order to conform to international conventions. Those attended the luncheon included executives from Fountainvest Partners, Franklin Templeton Sealand, Qiming VC, and SAIF Partners.
Cedrus’ Chief Technical Officer, Mr. Randy Hice said, “I am glad to be able to share the
latest trends in immunology research and development with investors and companies, as well as providing some perspectives on how progressive scientific enterprises are utilizing the latest tools available to improve their data quality while achieving FDA compliance. The feedback from the event’s participants provided us with a better understanding of the active areas of interest from Chinese life sciences investors and companies, and that understanding will no doubt facilitate future cooperation regarding cross-border transactions and investment opportunities.”
Cedrus’ Chairman, Mr. Rani Jarkas said, “With its particular focus on the Greater China region, Cedrus has always positioned itself as a leader in fulfilling the needs of the investment community and companies around the world. Given our global network and expertise in the life sciences industry, we can serve as the platform for both investors and companies worldwide, facilitating both inbound and outbound investments for the Chinese and other geographical markets.”

 

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Rani Jarkas: Hong Kong will continue to be a competitive center of international finance

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong to embark on a three-day trip to attend a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. Xi also will attend the inauguration of the fifth administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

“President Xi’s visit to the SAR at this important moment to attend the celebration activities and the inauguration ceremony fully shows the importance that the central authorities attach to and their support for Hong Kong,” Leung Chun-ying, chief executive of Hong Kong, said.

With China continuously strengthening itself on the global economic and political stage, Zhang Xiaoming, the SAR Liaison Office director, commented Hong Kong will benefit from the country’s three major development initiatives: the Belt and Road Initiative, the internationalization of the renminbi, and the building of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm headquartered in Hong Kong, said, “Over the past 20 years, with the support of the central government, Hong Kong SAR has made progress in various areas. Hong Kong has remained and will continue to be a center of international finance, shipping and trade, and has been recognized as the world’s freest economy and most competitive region.”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

王雷（Rani Jarkas）：香港仍将是极具竞争力的全球金融中心

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中国国家主席习近平今天抵达香港进行为期三天的行程，期间将出席庆祝香港回归祖国20周年大会暨香港特别行政区第五届政府就职典礼。

“习主席在这个重大时刻莅临出席庆祝活动和就职典礼，并视察香港特别行政区，充分显示中央对香港的重视和支持，”香港特区行政长官梁振英说。

随着中国持续增强其在全球政治经济舞台上的重要性，中央政府驻香港联络办公室主任张晓明评论道：“现在国家有三大发展战略都和香港密切相关，即“一带一路”建设、人民币国际化、粤港澳大湾区城市群规划和建设。

总部位于香港的全球精品投资公司——赛德思投资董事长王雷表示：“20年来，香港特别行政区在国家的大力支持下，取得多方面的成就。香港保持了并仍将保持是全球金融、货运和贸易中心之一，并且一直被评选为全球最自由经济体以及最具竞争力地区之一。”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas