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News and announcements

Appointments, partnerships and platform updates as published by Strategic Partner Group.

Platform launch, October 2026

SPG opens its new platform

The network, the 47 programmes, the Global Business Directory and four memberships now sit together in one place, with every enquiry assigned to a named member of the SPG team. Membership is open, and introductory rates are available to companies that join until 1 January 2027. See the four memberships.

Platform

Digital membership services, including the SPG Global Business Directory

The membership service includes an approved company profile and directory listing. Digital membership cards and a dedicated member workspace form part of the planned platform experience; the current Deal Room is an interactive demonstration. The operations team confirms activation and onboarding for each member. Open the directory.

Global expansion

Regional hubs across Latin America, Africa, the UAE, Asia and Europe

SPG announced its expansion into key global regions, establishing new regional hubs and deepening collaboration with governments, private-sector leaders and strategic investors. Global reach.

Strategic alliance

Alignment with the Monaco International Investment Forum

A strategic alignment with MIIF, a global platform connecting investors, family offices and high-growth innovators, designed to create cross-border opportunities and trusted deal flow. Work in motion.

Leadership appointment

Liliana Cress, Senior Vice President of Global NGO Initiatives and Operations

Liliana brings more than 25 years of experience working with NGOs and supporting United Nations, international humanitarian, educational and government programmes. Elected President of WAFUNIF in 2018.

Partnership announcement

EyeCheq onboarded to the platform

SPG will support the development of distribution channels for EyeCheq, a proprietary retinal-screening kiosk healthcare company, and connect it with capital and funding organisations to help meet its future funding needs.

Leadership appointment

Sheikh Momin Ahmed, Senior Vice President of Global Capital, Renewable Energy and Digital Infrastructure

London-based leadership with more than a decade across real estate, private equity, trading and cross-border investments, and a network spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, the Gulf and Asia.

Leadership appointment

Giacomo Catalano, Senior Vice President, UAE and Europe

Oversees UAE and European operations and all global sales originating from the region. More than 40 years in finance and real estate; 2025 honoree at the Prestige International Awards, Dubai.

Platform

SPG Global Entry Membership at $199 per month

Companies can access the SPG platform for $199 monthly, bringing cross-border business activity, growth resources, strategic partnerships and capital funding connections together in one place.

Platform

2026 Framework and vertical glossary published

Six divisions and 47 verticals, each with a written prospectus, now define where SPG is active and which adviser bench supports each opportunity.

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