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2023 IB results: Nord Anglia Education students outperform global average for 10th year running
Nord Anglia Education students celebrate excellent IB Diploma results with 33.4 global point average.
LONDON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education announced today that its students have achieved excellent International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results for the 2022/2023 academic year, achieving an average diploma score of 33.4 points, ahead of this year’s worldwide average of 30.24.
This is the tenth year running that Nord Anglia’s students have exceeded the global average. Nord Anglia Education is the world’s largest IBDP provider and this year there were a total of 1,813 Nord Anglia students sitting the exam, up from 1,633 last year.
This year’s outstanding results continue to see one in two Nord Anglia students attending the top 100 universities globally. Nord Anglia’s students have secured offers from some of the world’s best universities, including: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Cambridge, Stanford University, University of Oxford, Harvard University, King’s College London and more.
This year there were many impressive IB scores across Nord Anglia schools globally, including:
- Amman Academy in Jordan achieved a 38-point average.
- La Côte International School Aubonne in Switzerland had an average score of 35.5 and a nearly a quarter of its students achieved 40+ points.
- British International School Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam achieved a 36.6 average amongst its cohort of 107 students.
- The British School of Beijing, Shunyi in China had an average score of 34.5.
- The British International School of Houston in the United States had an average score of 34.4.
- Oakridge International School Gachibowli in India achieved an average score of 34 points from its 86 candidates.
Nord Anglia schools also saw students achieve perfect scores of 45 points, including:
- British International School Ho Chi Minh
- British International School Hanoi
- British International School of Washington in DC
- British School Warsaw
- International College Spain in Madrid
Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer at Nord Anglia, said: “We’re proud of our students’ incredible efforts; their achievements are testament to their hard work and commitment. Congratulations to our entire class of 2023 and we’re looking forward to seeing what you achieve in the years to come. My thanks also to the amazing Nord Anglia teachers who helped make these results possible.”
Recognised in more than 100 countries worldwide, the IB programme is one of the most highly regarded international curricula, well known for its breadth and academic rigour, which nurtures a global outlook and prepares students for success at university and in their working lives. It is an internationally recognised two-year education programme for students aged 16-19.
To learn more about Nord Anglia Education and its record of academic excellence, please visit them online here.
About Nord Anglia Education
As a leading premium international schools organisation, we are shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from our schools with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life.
Our strong academic foundations combine world-class teaching and curricula with innovative technology and facilities, creating learning experiences like no other. Inside and outside of the classroom, we inspire our students to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
No two children learn the same way, which is why our schools around the world personalise learning to what works best for every student. Inspired by our high-quality teachers, our students achieve outstanding academic results and go on to study at the world’s top universities.
To learn more or apply for a place for your child, go to nordangliaeducation.com .
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Purchasers of Quantstamp QSP Tokens May Be Eligible for Payment from the Quantstamp Fair Fund
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Simpluris, Inc., the SEC-appointed Fund Administrator.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Before the
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
In the Matter of Quantstamp, Inc.
Administrative Proceeding File No. 3-21535
This Notice is Pursuant to a Distribution Plan approved by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission in the captioned matter.
If you purchased or acquired Quantstamp QSP tokens from October 1, 2017, through July 20, 2023, inclusive, you may be eligible for a distribution from the Fair Fund created in the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) administrative proceeding captioned above (the “Fair Fund”).
The Fair Fund is being distributed pursuant to a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) approved by the SEC. The Plan provides for the distribution of the Fair Fund to compensate investors based on their losses, due to the misconduct of Quantstamp, Inc. described in the SEC’s administrative proceeding, on the purchase of QSP tokens from October 1, 2017 through July 20, 2023. You can view and download a copy of the SEC’s order and the Plan on the Important Documents tab on the website for this matter: www.QuantstampFairFund.com/documents.
To be considered for eligibility for a Distribution Payment from the Fair Fund, you must timely submit a completed Claim Form online or via mail. Claim Forms completed online must be submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on April 10, 2025. Claim Forms submitted via mail must be sent to the address provided on the Claim Form and postmarked (or if not sent by U.S. Mail, received) by April 10, 2025.
You may complete the Claim Form online here: www.QuantstampFairFund.com/form/claim. Alternatively, you may download a paper copy from of the Claim Form on the Important Documents page www.QuantstampFairFund.com/documents, or request a copy of the paper Claim Form from the Fund Administrator via email at [email protected] or by calling 833-215-6101, for submission by mail to the address set forth on the Claim Form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information regarding the Fair Fund, including copies of the Plan, the Plan Notice, the Claim Form, and other relevant documents may be found at www.QuantstampFairFund.com. You may request copies or seek additional information by contacting the Fund Administrator.
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HTX Ventures: RWAFi and Stablecoin Payments Set to Dominate the Evolving DeFi Landscape
SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The DeFi landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation since the “DeFi Summer” of 2020. With Donald Trump assuming office as the President of the United States, a new era of growth for DeFi is emerging, characterized by deeper integration with traditional finance.
HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, has released a forward-looking report titled “A New Era for DeFi with Crypto Compliance and New Opportunities in RWA-Fi and Stablecoin Payments.“ This report analyzes the evolving environment of crypto trading in 2025, focusing on the significant opportunities and challenges RWAFi and stablecoin payments are facing.
Changes in the Crypto Trading Environment Favor Stablecoins and RWAs Prospects
The gradual easing of crypto regulatory policies is facilitating greater institutional investor participation within the crypto ecosystem. This shift has seen stablecoins and RWAs (Real-World Assets) emerge as crucial bridges connecting the traditional finance and decentralized finance worlds.
Data shows a remarkable surge in stablecoins usage in blockchain transactions, which has risen from 3% in 2020 to over 50% by the end of 2024. The core value proposition of stablecoins lies in their ability to facilitate seamless cross-border payments, making them strategically important in international trade.
The report underscores the immense potential of stablecoins, stating, “At present, the global cross-border B2B payments market processed through traditional channels is valued at approximately $40 trillion, while the consumer remittance market generates hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue. Stablecoins offer a new alternative for efficient cross-border payments via crypto channels. As the adoption gains momentum, stablecoins are set to penetrate and disrupt this market segment, becoming a key player in the global payments landscape.”
Furthermore, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee is actively preparing to introduce a stablecoin bill, which has the potential to be the first comprehensive crypto legislation passed by Congress. This legislation could drive widespread adoption of crypto wallets, stablecoins, and blockchain-based payment channels among traditional banks, enterprises, and individuals. Notably, several prominent traditional financial giants, including PayPal and Stripe, have already initiated active exploration within the stablecoin sector.
The RWA market saw positive growth during the recent bear market cycle, primarily driven by its stable returns. Unlike cryptocurrencies, the value of RWAs remains largely unaffected by the inherent volatility of the crypto market, a crucial characteristic for building a robust DeFi ecosystem. Industry leaders like Binance project that the RWA market could expand to $16 trillion by 2030. This immense market potential has driven companies like BlackRock and Tether to explore tokenized assets, leading to the emergence of compliance tools for RWA token issuance, such as Securitize.
Opportunities and Challenges for DeFi Projects
As stablecoins and RWAFi emerge as the cornerstones of the evolving DeFi landscape, project teams are tasked with developing innovative products tailored to the new environment and demands. While challenges are inevitable, these transformative shifts also unlock numerous opportunities.
In terms of realizing the vision of yield-generating stablecoins, the report identifies two prevailing market trends:
- Treasury-backed Stablecoins:
This approach involves utilizing the U.S. Treasury bonds as the underlying assets for stablecoins, effectively introducing traditional financial assets onto the blockchain through tokenization. This methodology preserves the stability and low-risk nature of Treasury bonds while seamlessly integrating the high liquidity and composability inherent to DeFi. Examples include USDY by Ondo Finance and a range of Treasury-backed Vault products from OpenTrade.
- Volatility-driven Yield:
The alternative approach leverages crypto market volatility and MEV to generate low-risk returns. Ethena, along with its native stablecoin USDe, serve as a prime example of this strategy.
Seamlessly integrating DeFi applications with RWAs presents another critical challenge for project teams. On one hand, the inherent stability of RWAs can effectively mitigate risk in DeFi applications. Collateralized Debt Position (CDP) stablecoins, such as Curve’s crvUSD, are increasingly incorporating RWAs as collateral to enhance their stability. On the other hand, the flexibility of DeFi can significantly boost the utilization rate of tokenized RWAs. Pendle’s newly introduced RWA section, boasting a current TVL of $150 million, exemplifies this synergy. Leveraging the composability of DeFi Lego, Pendle’s diverse yield-generating assets can offer highly attractive APYs, incentivizing users to invest in RWA stablecoins.
Emerging DeFi projects still possess significant untapped potential within niche sectors, such as addressing defaults scenarios within the private credit market within RWA domain and effectively leveraging RWA public chains to empower institutional finance. Looking ahead, the report suggests that on-chain forex, cross-border payment stacks, and multi-pool stablecoin aggregation platforms are among the promising development directions in the “New DeFi” era.
About HTX Ventures
HTX Ventures is the global investment arm of HTX, integrating investment, incubation, and research to identify and discover the best and most innovative projects in the market. Visit us here.
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