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UTV on an expansion spree

UTV wants to be a global player in the entertainment industry. The company has announced its floating of eight new international channels, targeting all sections, including kids, youth, and families by investing $200 million.

Four of the channels will kick off in August and the other four by this year's end.

Ronnie Screwvala's promoted UTV also plans to make 12 films in a month. The company will be listed on London Stock Exchange next month.

It may be recalled that Walt Disney acquired a 15% stake in the company. .

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General Freight Services鈥?Greg Sebolt Elected to TIA Board

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Freight Services, Inc. today announced that Greg Sebolt, president and COO, has been elected to the board of directors for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

TIA is the premier professional and educational organization of the $114 billion third-party logistics (3PL) industry and is committed to advocating for best practices and ethics in the industry. Board members are elected by the membership of TIA, which consists of logistics service providers, shippers and carriers.

"This opportunity gives me the ability to impact my profession and peers in even greater and more direct ways," said Sebolt. "As a board member, I will help shape the future of our industry promoting continued growth and success for both the 3PL community and TIA."

Sebolt was recently promoted to the role of President and COO of General Freight Services and brings more than 15 years experience in supply chain and logistics services.

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Explore Investment Opportunities With HSBC

Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC has always been at the forefront of the investment market and their qualified financial planners are readily available to help their customers choose the best investment opportunities.

To keep their customers abreast of upcoming investment opportunities, HSBC is organising a seminar, entitled "Exploring New Investment Opportunities-, exclusively for its valued customers.

Conducted by Ashley Neal, Vice President of BlackRock Investment Management (Singapore) Limited, it will be held on April 28 at the Mutiara Ballroom of Sheraton Utama Hotel.

Among the products that will be addressed at the seminar include the MLIIF Global Allocation Fund, a diversified core mutual fund investing in US dollars and international stocks, bonds and alternative cash equivalents, which can help protect investors during market downturns, while still letting them benefit if the markets rise.