Monthly Archives: April 2014

Software, Technology

Zevrix Releases LinkOptimizer 4.9 for InDesign: Upgrades Core Engine

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Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.9, a major maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer allows to reduce the size of InDesign links and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data. It also performs image color conversion and sharpening, converts file formats and more. The new version introduces a major upgrade to the app’s core engine, which allows LinkOptimizer to support latest advanced technologies and future system releases.

Toronto (ON), Canada (April 23, 2014) — Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.9, a major maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

The new version introduces a major upgrade to the application’s core processing engine. While this version doesn’t offer any new features, the update allows LinkOptimizer to support latest advanced technologies and future system releases, as well as improves its performance and stability.

“I have used LinkOptimizer since 2008,” says Shari Barnhart of Rainbowtech Designs in St. Petersburg, Florida. “It made a large book project I was working on so much easier to prepare for the printing service.”

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

–scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign,
-change their resolution to 300 dpi,
–convert RGB images to CMYK,
-apply color profile,
-resave JPEG images as TIFF,
-run a Photoshop Action on each image.

At the end of processing, LinkOptimizer reimports images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position. In addition, the software can apply sharpening filters, merge layers and delete hidden ones, and process copies of InDesign documents and images instead of original files. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually; accelerate document output; reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$259.95 (Light version: $179.95) as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $130 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.6-10.9 and works with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS3-CC.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

Education

Kaplan University Launches Environmental Policy Center

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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences creates a news feed site with daily updates on environmental policy topics and trends.

Davenport, Iowa, USA (April 22, 2014) — In honor of Earth Day, Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, launched its Environmental Policy Center news site that captures and curates environmental policy news and trends from across the Internet.

The Environmental Policy Center was created under the guidance of faculty and administrators from the environmental policy degree programs within the Kaplan School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. It gives readers a convenient, centralized source for daily updates on key trending topics related to the environment. Editors sift through all the day’s news from multiple sources, placing the top stories on one central site.

“The expansion of the green economy is generating demand for new skills and specialized knowledge in many business and government sectors, as well as a thirst for knowledge on environmental policy trends and developments,” said Sara Sander, Dean and Vice President of the Kaplan University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. “Sound sustainability and environmental decisions begin with a balanced understanding of the environment and the ability to stay abreast of the latest findings, regulations and trends. This consciousness inspired us to create Kaplan University’s Environmental Policy Center, to help those who are interested in environmental policy scan through relevant news from multiple sources.”

The editors of the news feed monitor content from a broad spectrum of traditional news sources as well as individual thought leaders from government, education, the private sector, cause-related nonprofit organizations and even private citizens. News is organized into sections including environmental legislation & regulations, trends & ideas and a section that contains content written by or featuring Kaplan faculty and leadership. To learn more, visit the Kaplan Environmental Policy Center.

Other special-focus Centers within Kaplan University include the Center for Excellence in Financial Services, the Center for Public Service and Career Moves.

About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (http://www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kaplan University serves approximately 43,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 11 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Maryland, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida.

Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education Group and Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan, Inc. serves approximately 60,000 students online and through 56 campus-based schools across the United States. Kaplan’s higher education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K-12. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company and its largest division. For more information, visit http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu.

Media Contact:
Amy Hawkinson
Director of Public Relations
Kaplan University
Office: 954-515-3603
Mobile: 954-459-1324
ahawkinson@kaplan.edu
http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu

Entertainment

First Dedicated Real Music Xchange is up and Running!

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FDRMX is a new modern online encyclopedia of music that contains only premium works by artists from around the globe.

Brooklyn, NY, April 22, 2014 – FDRMX (First Dedicated Real Music Xchange) is a new modern online encyclopedia of music that contains only premium works by artists from around the globe.

This week marks the release of the First Dedicated Real Music Xchange (FDRMX) for the distribution of music videos. Designed as a comprehensive encyclopedia of music, FDRMX provides premium works by artists from all over the globe. FDRMX provides the most extensive of search options to online visitors. In addition to artist and song, one can browse videos by genre, year, country and language.

FDRMX works with leading advertisement companies worldwide to help spread their product. Each premium advertisement is geared towards the specific language and area of the viewer’s country. The site boasts and impressive three million monthly unique visitors, many of which subscribe to the site. FDRMX editors handpick each video to ensure that viewers will only experience the very best music video content. Each video on FDRMX is featured on the home page and any revenue is shared with the copywright holders.

For more information visit the website fdrmx.com and experience the bold, independent artists from all over the world.

Contact:
FDRMX
FDRMX LLC
68 Jay St. #718
412-916-1324
Brooklyn, NY 11201
info@fdrmx.com
http://www.fdrmx.com

Technology

“World’s Smallest all-in-one phone charger”

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Uiee launches new portable charger for smart phones and mobile devices. A backup charger and wall charger combined, taking the title of “world’s smallest”.

Dublin, Ireland, April 22, 2014 – The need for charging phones and other devices has become somewhat of a necessity nowadays with smartphones that have larger, more powerful screens and faster speeds using up more and more power.

There have been many new products that are aimed at allowing people to charge their phones on the go and these products are becoming smaller and smaller, to the extent where some have even become pocket sized.

The most recent entry into the market is a portable charger, called Uiee. It’s both a portable battery and wall charger allowing people to charge on-the-go and also at home.

It features a retractable cable (available for micro-usb or apple’s lightning connector). There are also fold-out prongs for plugging it into a wall socket and a clip at the back for clipping it to belt’s, pockets, or bag straps. It’s one of the first all-in-one charger’s to become wearable.

It has joined the growing group of pocket sized chargers and has aimed to take this trend one step further by losing the need for carrying a separate cable, its reason for introducing a built-in cable. The product features a round curvy design, as opposed to the traditional block shaped one. The built-in battery is expected to give the average phone around three hours of extra power.

It’s available in three different styles; Persian blue, Crimson red and Forest green. It comes in a U.S. version and an E.U. version.

It’s being prepared for pre-order at a special price of $40 for early customers with the standard price at $50. You can get emailed when it’s available by leaving your email at uieepower.com.

Contact:
Yousif Musleh
Uiee
Dublin, Ireland
353857632179
yousif@uieepower.com
http://www.uieepower.com/

Business

Eposeidon Launches New KastKing™ Copolymer Fishing Line Products

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KastKing™ Copolymer line from Eposeidon exceeds company’s expectations. Eposeidon’s expansion of KastKing™ Copolymer fishing line products expected to take place early in second quarter.

Hempstead, NY, USA (April 21, 2014) — Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc. (http://www.eposeidon.com) headquartered in Hempstead, NY announced today that they are gearing up for a busier than usual fishing season. Eposeidon’s KastKing™ division (KastKing™ fishing line and KastKing™ fishing reels) has been experiencing stronger than expected sales of their KastKing™ Copolymer fishing line, which was introduced April 1, 2014.

KastKing™ Copolymer fishing line is a unique hybrid blend of nylon monofilament fishing line, which was many angler’s fishing line of choice of for decades, and fluorocarbon fishing line, a later technological development. KastKing™ Copolymer fishing line is extremely abrasion resistant with the best qualities of strength and clarity of fluorocarbon fishing line, while maintaining the suppleness and lower cost of monofilament fishing line. KastKing™ Copolymer fishing line has much less stretch than monofilament line resulting in a significantly increased catch ratio for anglers.

Unlike monofilament line, the KastKing™ Copolymer hybrid does not absorb water. As a result KastKing™ Copolymer retains 100% of its dry knot and tensile strength, and is more manageable than pure fluorocarbon. KastKing™ Copolymer’s fluorocarbon qualities allow it to resist ultraviolet light, which can weaken fishing line and shorten its useable life.

“Our initial sales of KastKing™ Copolymer have exceeded our expectations,” says Eposeidon’s CEO, Tate Cui. “Sales are brisk, but we are keeping up with customer demand. Our strong position in the braided fishing line market gave us the perfect entry into copolymer line. We have been the leader in offering competitive prices in braided line, and now with our KastKing™ Copolymer, we have another strong sales producer.”

Eposeidon’s current inventory of KastKing™ Copolymer is available in 330 yards./ 300 meter spools of 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 25 and 30 lb. test in clear white and moss green. The company is adding 4 lb. and 6 lb. test strength copolymer lines in 330 yds./ 300 m. spools in response to overwhelming customer requests.

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ABOUT EPOSEIDON:
Eposeidon is an e-commerce company (Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc. – http://www.eposeidon.com) that brings a fresh, innovative approach to anglers by offering quality products at the best prices and no cost, or low cost shipping. Eposeidon’s goal is to exceed expectations through outstanding customer service and superior product value to their customers. Eposeidon is continually expanding its product lines to meet individual fishing equipment needs.

Eposeidon is headquartered in Hempstead, NY, USA and sells fishing tackle products globally.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
tgahan@eposeidon.com
1-516-279-6071

Business

AuraPortal BPM Signs Agreement with University of Finance and Banking (UFB) Bucharest

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The alliance between the two entities includes the incorporation of AuraPortal BPM technology in the university, its educational use by teachers and innovation and training, oriented towards disseminating Business Process Management in banking.

Woburn, MA, April 20, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal. Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with the University of Finance and Banking (UFB), one of the most prestigious universities in Eastern Europe.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix report and by other renowned analyst firms.

“Within the framework of the agreement signed between the two entities, two important points to mention are the incorporation of AuraPortal BPM technology and its educational use by teachers and students in each of the specialties offered at the Faculty of Banking Management; and the bilateral commitment to create a space dedicated to investigation and innovation, specialized training of the highest standard and the dissemination and sharing of BPM best practices in banking and insurance industries.” says Cristobal Toro, Executive Manager of AuraPortal Eastern Europe.

This agreement allows students undertaking degrees or specialties related to the management of financial institutions, financial systems, Risk Management, economic engineering, regulations and other disciplines offered by the UFB, to learn about the types of management tools, such as BPM, used in real business environments.

The emergence of BPM systems has revealed a new way to manage the compliance of mandatory standards and the adoption of regulations such as Basel II/III, Credit Risk, Operational Risk and Market Risk, using any of the possible methods (Standard, Basic or Advanced IRN, Basic Indicator, VaR, etc.), as well as Slovency II in the case of insurance companies. This adoption and the changes in regulations are made easy as they are perfectly integrated in the business processes of the organization thanks to the BPM tool.

It is proven that working with BPM technology in the financial sector allows the optimization of resources, the standardization of procedures, increased customer satisfaction and great agility and responsiveness to changes in the financial market, especially under the current economical situation.

About UFB
The University of Finance and Banking is a public institution of higher education, dedicated to training and research in the banking and insurance industries.

Since its founding, the UFB has trained over 8000 students in the different specialties and faculties. The Faculty of Banking Management and several other investigation centers, such as the Intellectual Capital and Change Management Institute (IMCIS), endow the University with sufficient capacity to conduct successful international alliances. They also allow the implementation of research programs in partnership with prestigious institutions such as the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, or the Brussels Institute of Studies in International Relations and Public Policy (ISIRP), amongst others.

About AURA (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

Its headquarters are in Europe (Spain and Holland) with an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Contact:
Cristina Siscar
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Software, Technology

Zevrix PDF Checkpoint 1.6.5 Delivers Activation Fixes

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Zevrix Solutions announces PDF Checkpoint 1.6.5, a maintenance update to its PDF preflight and conversion solution for Mac OS. Remarkably fast, PDF Checkpoint automatically preflights, converts to images, splits and optimizes Adobe PDF files. The program is equally suitable to process hundreds of files as well as single PDF documents. The new version addresses an issue in which PDF Checkpoint users could not activate their registered software on certain systems.

Toronto (ON), Canada (April 18, 2014) — Zevrix Solutions today announces PDF Checkpoint 1.6.5, a maintenance update to its PDF preflighting and conversion tool. Remarkably fast, PDF Checkpoint automatically preflights, converts to images, splits and optimizes multiple Adobe PDF files. PDF Checkpoint is an ideal program for users who need fast, affordable and easy-to-use software for efficient PDF workflows.

The new version addresses an issue in which PDF Checkpoint users could not activate their registered software on certain systems. Users reports lead to the discovery that on some machines PDF Checkpoint behaved like a sandboxed application, which prevented the activation engine from connecting to the Internet. This issue is now completely resolved.

PDF Checkpoint is designed to automate and simplify PDF workflows of publishers, ad agencies, prepress houses, graphic designers and printers, and offers the following key features:

–Batch preflighting and conversion of PDF files.
-View all PDF fonts, colors, images and metadata at a glance.
-Route files by preflight results into success and error folders.
–Split files into single page PDFs.
-Export PDF as images with specific resolution, color and page scale.
-Convert PDF color mode using ICC profiles.

For example, users can preflight a folder of PDF files and convert them to TIFF images at 300 dpi while scaling each page by 50%. Or optimize documents for the web and mobile devices while reducing file size dramatically by downsampling images to the screen resolution.

Pricing and availability:
PDF Checkpoint can be purchased from the Zevrix Solutions website for US$49.95, as well as from authorized resellers. PDF Checkpoint is bundled with free Graphic Inspector software (a $40 value). The update is free to licensed users. Trial is also available for download. PDF Checkpoint requires Mac OS X 10.5-10.9 (some features require Mac OS X 10.7 or later).

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

Entertainment

Kreative House Presents “The Introduction”

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Kreative House Productions Presents the Official Introduction to the Mixtape with the Release of “Off That” Rexix!

Atlanta, GA, April 18, 2014 – With Music being at Full force with the beginning of Spring and everyone wanting to Dominate the Summer, Kreative House Music has hit the Industry by Storm. Debuting with the Introduction to the Kreative House Presents project via the “Off That” Remix; Kreative House has Proven that Hard Work Pays Off.

Kreative House takes you back to the 90s when Bad Boy dominated the Industry and Music was at its Peak. Blending the RnB Sounds of Jordan Antonia and Jenises Write with the Street Talk of Alize’, Young Prince, JSound, Cliff Icon, Jerel Ink and the Lyrical Animation of Michael Gadiva coupled with a Group Set video of Black and White View; Kreative House is showing that They are Here to Stay . This video alone is Sure to be a Staple piece for Indie Music.

As we prepare for the release of the Full Kreative House Presents Project, take the time to tickle your curiosity with the Video to “Off That” the Remix. I Promise it will make you want to know just what Kreative House is coming with Next!!!!!!

Stay Tuned, as this is ONLY the Beginning!!!!!!!!!

Contact:
Diamond Kesawn Cooper
Diamond Kesawn Presents
Atlanta, GA 30314
4027702088
media@diamondkesawn.com
http://www.diamondkesawn.com

Business

QropsUSA.Biz Provides Assistance for Fidelity 401K QROPS

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Living in the USA, and having a UK pension plan has just become even a greater problem due to additional IRS tax reporting. With mammoth fines for not reporting a UK pension, you need to transfer your UK pension to the US.

United States (April 19, 2014) — Living in the USA, and having a UK pension plan has just become even a greater problem due to additional IRS tax reporting. With mammoth fines for not reporting a UK pension, you need to transfer your UK pension to the US.

The problem is the only way to do this without creating a tax nightmare is using a QROPS. Although there are fifteen registered QROPS schemes in the USA. Only one is an open scheme, a non company sponsored scheme. That is the Fidelity 401K.

The Fidelity 401k is a HMRC registered QROPS. However the IRS see the ability to transfer a UK pension to a 401K as a tax loophole. Given this this avenue is closed indefinitely.

There are solutions open for a USA resident and national to transfer to a FATCA compliant QROPS.

A QROPS transfer can provide the following benefits for a USA resident:

• No UK income Tax liability on pension income. UK pensions are taxed at source. QROPS is not subject to UK tax.

• QROPS allows your assets to be structured in USD, with income paid in USD. This can be paid to a USA bank account, in USD. A UK pension must be paid in GBP. This leaves you open to currency rate fluctuations outside of your control. QROPS allows you to take control back.

• No need to buy an annuity or ASP (Alternatively Secured Pension) at age 75. This affords you greater control. Your existing UK provision may lead you to take a low rate of return. For example, once a fixed annuity of 3.5%pa is purchased by your UK scheme that would then be your return for life. Your QROPS pension could pay you an income of 10%pa. It also allows your fund to continue growing whilst you take an income. Which can then provide a higher pension income in later years. This is an important factor to hedge against the effect of price inflation on your pension income.

• No Tax liability on your pension fund assets as they continue to grow. Assets in your UK pension fund are subject to Tax, both in the UK and in the USA. Once transferred you’re fund is not subject to Tax, and continues to grow Tax free.

• A far wider range of investments, ranging from cash, unit trusts, shares, commodities, gold, ETF’s, commercial property (including overseas property) and much more.

• Fully portable from country to country.

• You are able to leave the remainder of your pension fund to your heirs on your death. As most people will choose a single Annuity, once in receipt; your UK pension has no value that can be passed to your partner or children. Whereas your QROPS pension can be left to whoever you wish.

• If not vested in an Annuity on your death your pension fund is subject to a 55% tax charge in the UK. A QROPS would pass the total value to your beneficiaries and is not subject to this tax charge.

• A QROPS allows access to benefits from age 50 if you have been outside the UK for 5 tax years or more.

• A QROPS allows access to 30% Cash Lump Sum from age 50 if you have been outside the UK for 5 tax years or more. This is 5% more than allowed under UK pension legislation.

• Pension rights transferred into a HMRC Approved QROPS are protected from UK inheritance tax.

• By moving UK pension benefits to a HMRC Approved QROPS, assets are effectively removed from the UK tax net. For many expatriates the avoidance of UK taxes on pension income and the dangers of additional pension tax levies are an important planning consideration.

Also the treatment of UK pensions under the UK/USA DTA (Double Taxation Agreement) is not good. The UK Government tax interest on your fund before you get it, and the IRS tax the interest on your fund once you have had it. The IRS also tax any Tax Free Lump Sum if you are a US Citizen. If you could move your UK pension to the US, you would be so much better off. Problem is you cannot move a UK pension to the States.

There is a website dedicated to offering advice on QROPS transfers for USA residents and nationals. (http://www.qropsusa.biz)

Moving your UK pension arrangements to a QROPS if suitable given your own particular circumstances, can only improve your position.

Most importantly, once moved to a QROPS you have control over your money. If left in your UK pension arrangements it is highly likely that additional constraints will be put in place which will adversely affect you.

To find out more, contact: info@qropsusa.net or visit their website: http://www.qropsusa.biz.

Media Contact:
Kevin Jacks
QropsUSA.biz
+44 (0)7897447340
info@qropsusa.net
http://www.qropsusa.biz

Business

Edgar Perez, Author of Knightmare on Wall Street, Brings The Speed Traders Workshop to New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Munich, London, Dubai, Brussels, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai

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Edgar Perez, former McKinsey and IBM consultant, is a global expert, author of The Speed Traders, Knightmare on Wall Street, and the course director of The Speed Traders Workshop, “How Banks, Hedge and Mutual Funds and Brokers Battle Markets ‘RIGGED’ by Wall Street’s ‘Flash Boys’, High-frequency Trading, Exchanges and Dark Pools”, in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Munich, London, Dubai, Brussels, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai.

New York, NY, USA (April 18, 2014) — The Speed Traders Workshop, “How Banks, Hedge and Mutual Funds and Brokers Battle Markets ‘RIGGED’ by Wall Street’s ‘Flash Boys’, High-frequency Trading, Exchanges and Dark Pools” (http://www.thespeedtradersworkshop.com), is the first and most comprehensive initiation to the world of high-frequency trading with Edgar Perez, author of Knightmare on Wall Street (http://www.knightmareonwallstreet.com), and will open the door to the secretive world of computerized low-latency trading, the most controversial form of investing today; in the name of protecting the algorithms they have spent so much time perfecting, speed traders almost never talk to the press and try to disclose as little as possible about how they operate.

The Speed Traders Workshop, to be held in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Munich, London, Dubai, Brussels, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai, covers the latest research currently available and reveals how high-frequency trading players are operating in global markets and driving the development of electronic trading at breakneck speeds from the U.S. and Europe to Japan, India, and Brazil. The “flash crash”, the suspended BATS IPO, the botched Facebook IPO, Knight Capital’s trading malfunction and NASDAQ’s Flash Freeze are just a few of the milestones in the history of high-frequency trading that will be dissected with participants.

Edgar Perez is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert and speaker in the specialized areas of algorithmic and high-frequency trading. He is author of Knightmare on Wall Street, The Rise and Fall of Knight Capital and the Biggest Risk for Financial Markets (2013), a minute-by-minute account of the terrifying hours following Knight Capital’s August 1, 2012 trading debacle, The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), Published in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Investasi Super Kilat, Pandangan Orang dalam tentang Fenomena Baru Frekuensi Tinggi yang Mentransformasi Dunia Investasi, published in Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012). He contributes to The New York Times, UltraHighFrequencyTrading.com and China’s International Finance News and Sina Finance.

Mr. Perez has been interviewed on CNN’s Quest Means Business, CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Worldwide Exchange, Cash Flow and Squawk Box, FOX BUSINESS’s Countdown to the Closing Bell and After the Bell, Bloomberg TV’s Market Makers, CNN en Español’s Dinero, Sina Finance, BNN’s Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia’s Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities. In addition, Mr. Perez has been globally featured on WILS 1320’s Capital City Recap, FXFactor, Columbia Business, OpenMarkets, Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Mr. Perez has been engaged to present at the Council on Foreign Relations, Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University (Kiev), Quant Investment & HFT Summit APAC 2012 (Shanghai), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (London and Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including Inside Market Data 2013 (Chicago), Emerging Markets Investments Summit 2013 (Warsaw), CME Group’s Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach), Harvard Business School’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago, London), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor’s Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Mr. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Knightmare on Wall Street
+1-414-FORUMS0
info@knightmareonwallstreet.com
http://www.knightmareonwallstreet.com