New patented features gain attention from the banknote industry

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 27, 2015 / Nanotech Security Corp. (TSX VENTURE: NTS) (OTCQX: NTSFF), announced that the Company has been granted two patents; one from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and one from the European Patent Office. The Company continues to expand the protection of its technology with the addition of these patents to its intellectual property portfolio.

Clint Landrock, Nanotech Chief Technology officer, commented, “We are pleased to be granted these additional patents as they further solidify our hold on the next generation of authentication technologies for the banknote, branding and secure document industries.”

EPO No. 2,563,602 names Charles MacPherson as the inventor. The patent covers layered optically variable devices (“OVDs”) such as colour shift foils that uniquely employs additional interactivity using piezoelectric layers to activate the authentication mode of a security device used as threads in products such as banknotes, passports and secure packaging. This patented multi-layered thin film technology offers Nanotech a competitive edge in the development of colour shifting security devices.

USPTO No. 9,013,272 names Dr. Bozena Kaminska and Clint Landrock as co-inventors. Building on patents previously granted to Nanotech, this patent secures integral intellectual property, which covers a range of diffractive and plasmonic luminescent devices such as security features used in banknotes.

Nanotech has developed some novel high resolution OVD effects based on nano-hole arrays, which differ from conventional OVDs providing easy recognition and verification. These nano-hole structures create new colour shifting effects that provide unique visual features such as 3D, HD, and motion. These unique features are easily communicated to the public making Nanotech’s overt security features easier to recognize and authenticate.

The Company has also created colour switching effects with predetermined contrast changes. When the device is rotated colours switch, for example from magenta to gold or blue to green, making for a distinct and recognizable security image. With its KolourOptik(TM) technology Nanotech has also created colours such as white and black, which has not yet been seen in conventional OVDs. The bright colours and unique visual characteristics not only appeal to human perceptions, but also reinforce a device’s security properties as they cannot be reproduced by copying or classical holography.

Based on these patents the Company has launched “Pearl,” our first foray in plasmonic full colour images. A nano array image of Vermeer’s famous painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” which brilliantly displays her ruby lips, blue scarf and bright white collar and features two distinct authentication viewing modes in one feature. The user can view the full colour image in both transmission and reflection (shining a light on or through the image) – an effect impossible for a hologram to achieve. An example of Pearl can be viewed at: http://www.nanosecurity.ca/newsrelease2015may27.

Doug Blakeway, Nanotech Chief Executive Officer, commented, “An initial showing of Pearl to the banknote industry came back with comments of having never seen such a bright visual effect in a security device.” Immediate interest in Pearl has initiated discussions with issuing authorities.

Nanotech is now focusing its efforts on commercial applications of its technology; making overt authentication security elements available for integration into banknotes, passports, identity cards, tax stamps, and other security documents.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The discussion and analysis in this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated developments in our operations in future periods, the adequacy of our financial resources, and the events or condition that may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “targeted,” “plans,” “possible” and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results “will,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur or be achieved.

These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about our market opportunities, strategies, competition, and the Company’s view that its nano-optical and optical thin film technologies will continue to show promise for mass production and commercial application. Other forward-looking statements imply that the Company will remain capable of being financed and/or will be able to partner development until commercial sales are eventually realized. The principal risks related to these forward-looking statements are that the Company’s intellectual property claims will not prove sufficiently broad or enforceable to provide the necessary commercial protection and to attract the necessary capital and/or that the Company’s products will not be able to displace entrenched hologram, metalized strip tagging, and other conventional anti-counterfeiting technologies sufficiently to allow for profitability.

Our forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. Consequently, all forward-looking statements made in this discussion and analysis of the financial conditions and results of operations or the documents incorporated by reference are qualified by this cautionary statement and there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated will be realized. For additional information with respect to certain of these risks or factors reference should be made to the “Business Risks and Uncertainties” section of the MD&A and notes to the consolidated financial statements, as well as with the Company’s continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which are available online at www.sedar.com. Nanotech disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law, rule or regulation. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

About Nanotech Security

Through its security and surveillance divisions, Nanotech Security Corp. has been a leading innovator in the design and production of advanced security products and surveillance solutions for a number of years. Nanotech’s KolourOptik(TM) and Plasmogram(TM) products are nanotechnology based product platforms originally inspired by the unique optical properties of the iridescent wings of the Blue Morpho butterfly. Our security products produce intense, high definition optically-variable images and colour-shift optical thin films. Activated by a simple tilt or rotation, with higher resolutions than the best LED-displays, they are ideal for authentication of currency, passports, and identification cards in addition to distinguishing branded goods from counterfeits. Our surveillance division designs and manufactures sophisticated surveillance and intelligence gathering communications and forensic equipment for the law enforcement and intelligence community as well as runs a state of the art training academy where we provide technical surveillance training to the law enforcement community.

Additional information about Nanotech can be found at the Company’s website www.nanosecurity.ca, the Canadian disclosure filings website www.sedar.com or the OTCMarkets disclosure filings website www.otcmarkets.com.

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Nanotech Security Corp:
Doug Blakeway
dblakeway@nanosecurity.ca
+1.604.678.5775

Canada Investor Relations:
Sean Peasgood
sean@SophicCapital.com
+1.416.565.2805

Media Contact:
Jackie Henry
jp@nanosecurity.ca

U.S. Investor Relations:
Dave Mossberg
+1. 817.310.0051

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SOURCE: Nanotech Security Corp.

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GROUPCARD BV, an EFactor Group Social Network Company, Engaged by City of Amstelveen to Foster Youth Sports and Support by Local Businesses; GroupCard BV Crests 130,000 Social Network Members Year to Date 

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 27, 2015 / EFactor Group Corp. (OTCQB: EFCT) (“EFactor” or “the Company” or the “Group”), the owner of a group of entrepreneur-focused service companies including EFactor.com, a global social network providing content and resources for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, today announced that one of the Group’s Social Network division businesses, GROUPCARD BV, launched a unique, “fan-funding” program designed to encourage youth participation in sports and culture supported by dozens of businesses in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. The program is targeting more than 12,000 youth between the ages of 12 and 14 and will include the sponsorship and participation of approximately 75 businesses and organizations.

GROUPCARD’s “fan-funding” services connects local businesses to supporters and fans for a club, team, sports figure, or organization by allowing holders of one of GROUPCARD’s uniquely branded Fancards(TM) the ability to obtain discounts, premiums, and other customer loyalty benefits from local businesses who sponsor Fancard(TM) programs. The program is marketed through dedicated social networks of each Fancard(TM) program connecting the websites and networks of the businesses sponsoring the program. Business owners benefit from added traffic and demand for their products and services through sponsoring Groupcard and FanCard(TM) programs.

“Leveraging social networks is a fast and effective way to initiate marketing programs for organizations and businesses,” began John Keunen, President of GROUPCARD BV and creator of Fancard(TM). “As any business owner will attest, nothing is more powerful than a referral, and social networks are nearly 100% referral-based marketing. In addition to this natural strength of social network marketing, the costs of developing a following is far less expensive that more traditional marketing endeavors such as advertising and print promotion. Our Fancard(TM) program provides organizations with the tools to easily reach out to prospective followers and create a level of loyalty that often times takes years to accomplish,” Keunen concluded.

Through April 30, 2015 GROUPCARD BV had more than 130,000 members of Groupcard and Fancard(TM) programs. GROUPCARD BV currently maintains a roster of approximately 90 clients including organizations, clubs, teams and local sports personalities connected to 3,000 plus businesses who sponsor Groupcard and Fancard(TM) programs.

About GROUPCARD BV – An EFactor Group Corp. Company

GROUPCARD BV is a marketing and communication firm founded in 2010 with the goal of helping local sporting clubs and associations create additional revenue streams. Leveraging strong connections and following between local sporting clubs and the sponsors who support such teams, GROUPCARD encourages fan spending and loyalty of select and participating sponsors. GROUPCARD is activating these communities via websites, e-mail marketing, apps, posters, flyers and in-store advertising and then compensating local clubs for the frequency of Groupcard use.

About EFactor Group Corp.

EFactor Group Corp. (OTCQB: EFCT) specifically aims at helping entrepreneurs build a better business. The EFactor network applies its proprietary selection and matching algorithm to offer specific content and resources designed to help Entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The EFactor network of over 1.5 million like-minded Entrepreneurs is there to congratulate your every win, and to coach and inspire you whenever you feel frustrated by setbacks. You can count on us to connect you with the right people for your company and offer the tools, talent and resources that will help you succeed.

EFactor.com has over 1.5 million members in 26 territories and 196 countries across 240 industries. It is incorporated in Nevada and headquartered in New York. For more information, visit http://www.efactor.com.

EFactor Group Corp. also has a portfolio of companies to assist Entrepreneurs based on their daily requirements – classified as our three divisions: 1. Social Networking, 2. Business Services, 3. Funding. For more information about EFactor Group Corp. (OTCQB: EFCT) please visit: http://efactorgroup.com.

The EFactor.com Value – The Entrepreneurs Wingman

EFactor.com is a social network designed to support you as your business grows, along every step of your journey. We’ll be there to congratulate you every time you win and will coach and inspire you whenever you feel frustrated by setbacks. You can count on us to connect you with the right people for you and your company and offer you the resources and talent that will help you succeed. We are highly motivated everyday people who genuinely care about our team and customers. We cheer each other on and have each other’s back. We get to see our ideas come to life every single day. We’re entrepreneurs, contributing our expertise to the community.

See our Company Video here: http://ir.efactorgroup.com/videos/view/4/efactor-video 

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and often contain words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “seek,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “potential,” or words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, beliefs, assumptions and estimates regarding our company, industry, economic conditions, government regulations, energy policies and other factors. These statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks include risk factors described from time to time in the reports and registration statements we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those in our most recent Form 10-K and any updates thereto in our Forms 10-Q. There may be other risks and uncertainties that are not currently known to us or that we currently believe are not material. We make forward-looking statements based on currently available information, and we assume no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements made in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Company:

Marion Freijsen – Co-Founder/COO
EFactor Group Corp.
Main: +1 650 380 8280
Email: marion@EFactorgoup.com
EFactor profile: http://www.EFactor.com/marion

Investor Relations:

John Mattio – Corporate and Investor Communications
EFactor Group Corp.
Main: +1 203 297 3911
Email: john.mattio@EFactor.com

SOURCE: EFactor Group Corp.

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DALLAS, TEXAS AND MUMBAI, INDIA / ACCESSWIRE / May 27, 2015 / Calpian, Inc. (OTCQX: CLPI), an innovative global mobile payments technology and processing company announced today that it will present at the See Thru Equity 4th Annual Microcap Investor Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in New York City at the Convene Grand Central Hotel. Calpian’s presentation by Harold Montgomery, CEO, is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET.

This Microcap Investor Conference is the premier microcap conference focused on providing equity research to institutional and high net worth investors. This conference will bring together over 60 presenting companies and over 600 attendees. Attendees will enjoy detailed presentations, targeted one on one meetings, and numerous networking opportunities. For more information or to register, please visit the conference website at http://steconference.com.

About Calpian

Calpian, Inc. is a global mobile payments technology and processing company offering mobile payment services through Indian subsidiary Money-On-Mobile and domestic transaction services through Calpian Commerce. Money-On-Mobile is a mobile payment service provider that enables Indian consumers to use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services, or transfer funds from one cell phone to another using simple SMS text functionality. Calpian Commerce provides the U.S. merchant community with an integrated suite of payment processing services and related software products. Read about Calpian and Money on Mobile in The New York Times at New York Times – Money on Mobile.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy any securities of any entity.

This release contains certain forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof. Our actual results may differ materially from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements, due to risks and uncertainties associated with our business, which include the risk factors disclosed in our Form 10-K filed on August 11, 2014. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” and “would” or similar words. We assume no obligation to update the information included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:

Adam S. Holdsworth
Managing Director, PCG Advisory Group | www.pcgadvisory.com
535 Fifth Avenue, 24th Floor | New York, NY 10017
Direct: 646.862.4607 | Email: adamh@pcgadvisory.com

About the SeeThruEquity Microcap Investor Conference

SeeThruEquity Conferences are held approximately every quarter throughout the year and are focused on an exciting list of microcap presenting companies. Our conferences allow our presenting company management teams to access industry professionals and investors who are looking for new ideas, opportunities, and corporate relationships. Conferences feature 30-minute presentations by the company management teams as well as 1-on-1 meetings with scheduled investors. Conference are one-day events at prestigious locations in midtown Manhattan with numerous networking opportunities available throughout the day.

About SeeThruEquity

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SOURCE: Calpian, Inc.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 27, 2015 / CIBT Education Group Inc. (TSX:MBA, OTCQX: MBAIF) (“CIBT Group”) is pleased to announce that it has, through a wholly owned subsidiary, signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement with a Vancouver developer to acquire two properties (GEC Project 3) that are centrally located in Vancouver, approximately 300 feet from a Skytrain/Subway station. GEC Project 3 is expected to be comprised of 24,000 net rentable square feet accommodating up to 120 student beds upon completion of development. Total project cost is approximately $16 million including furniture and fixtures. An independent investor has been brought in to fund this development. CIBT Group will earn a structuring fee and equity ownership in this project. Customary to CIBT Group’s business model, a 20 year management contract has been executed to oversee the development and completion of this project which is expected to complete in approximately 30 months.

“This is another in a series of planned student housing projects following our acquisition of Viva Suite Hotel in January 2015. Our plan is to continue deployment of one project every quarter over the next 3 years,” commented Toby Chu, Vice Chairman, President and CEO of CIBT Education Group Inc. “Our goal is to develop accommodations for up to 10,000 beds in five years with a total capital budget of $1 billion dollars. In addition, we are actively in negotiation with an overseas investment group to finalize an investment agreement to jointly develop North America’s first Education Super Center in Metro Vancouver with a projected budget of $260 million. The Education Super Center has a design plan that will accommodate up to 20 educational institutions and over 800 beds.”

About CIBT Education Group:

CIBT Education Group Inc. is an education management company focused on the global education market since 1994. Listed in Canada on the Toronto Stock Exchange and in the U.S on the OTCQX International, CIBT Group owns and operates a network of business, technical and language colleges in North America and Asia. CIBT Group offers cooperative joint programs in 12 countries with campuses, recruitment offices and training centers enrolling over 7,000 students annually. Its education business is operated through Sprott Shaw College (established in 1903), Acsenda School of Management, CIBT School of Business China, and Global Education Alliance Recruitment Centers in China and other overseas countries. Through these subsidiaries, CIBT Group offers accredited business and management degrees, programs in college preparation, healthcare, hotel management and tourism, English language training, English Teacher Certifications, junior and high school preparation programs for overseas study, and other career/vocational training. CIBT Group also owns Irix Design Group, a leading design and advertising company based in Vancouver, Canada, Global Education Alliance (“GEA”) and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (“GEC”). GEA recruits international students for many elite kindergarten, primary, secondary schools and universities in North America. GEC is an investment holding and management company with a special focus on education related real estate projects in Canada. Visit us online at www.cibt.net.

For more information contact:

Toby Chu
Vice-Chairman, President & CEO
CIBT Education Group Inc.
Investor Relations Contact:
1-604-871-9909 extension 318
Email: info@cibt.net

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

Some statements in this news release contain forward-looking information (the “forward-looking statements“) about CIBT Group and its future plans. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors (collectively, the “Risks“) that could cause CIBT Group’s actual results or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements. With respect to the statement as to the anticipated size of GEC Project 3, the Risks include, without limitation, uncertainties as to the ability to obtain the required approvals of the local municipality. With respect to the statement as to the anticipated cost and time of completion of GEC Project 3, the Risks include, without limitation, uncertainties inherent in construction projects. With respect to the statement as to CIBT Group’s plan and goal, the Risks include, without limitation, uncertainties as to as to actual development of the B.C. economy and CIBT Group’s ability to raise the funds required to implement the plan and achieve the goal. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions and expectations of CIBT Group’s management at the time they are made, and CIBT Group does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances should change, except as may be required by law.

SOURCE: CIBT Education Group Inc.

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