NEW YORK, USA

As part of its international growth strategy and commitment to professional excellence, LINK FOREX has announced a strategic partnership with the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), one of the world’s most recognized and respected financial education institutions.

The collaboration aims to enhance the development of specialized financial talent, strengthen the professional capabilities of its analytical teams, and integrate world-class educational resources into its training framework. Through this partnership, LINK FOREX seeks to further establish a professional development system aligned with global industry standards and best practices.

A Century-Old Institution Shaping Financial Professionals

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in the heart of New York City’s financial district, the New York Institute of Finance is widely recognized for its longstanding contribution to the education and development of professionals in banking, capital markets, risk management, and investment management.

For more than a century, NYIF has provided training to financial professionals from leading financial institutions, regulatory organizations, and corporations around the world, earning a reputation as a global benchmark in specialized financial education.

Its academic offerings cover a broad range of disciplines, including equity analysis, investment banking, capital markets, asset management, financial technology, corporate valuation, and investment strategies, combining rigorous theoretical foundations with practical market applications.

David Whitcombe Conducts Academic and Professional Assessment at NYIF

As part of the collaboration process, David Whitcombe, Chief Equity Analyst at LINK FOREX, recently completed a professional study visit to the New York Institute of Finance.

During his visit, Whitcombe participated directly in several of NYIF’s specialized training programs, gaining in-depth insights into the institution’s educational methodology, curriculum structure, and professional development framework. Upon successfully completing the required assessments, he earned academic certification issued by NYIF.

Commenting on his experience, Whitcombe stated:

“One of NYIF’s greatest strengths is its ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world financial market applications. Its programs provide comprehensive training that helps professionals strengthen analytical skills, improve decision-making capabilities, and develop a deeper understanding of global financial markets. It is an educational model that delivers significant value to the professional growth of financial specialists.”

Developing the Next Generation of Financial Leaders

LINK FOREX indicated that this partnership will serve as the foundation for a long-term international talent development initiative.

Under this framework, the company plans to progressively select high-performing equity analysts, market researchers, and team leaders to participate in advanced training programs in New York. The objective is to strengthen their expertise in global financial markets, risk management, strategic analysis, and leadership development.

The company will also explore future opportunities for collaboration in areas such as professional certifications, specialized seminars, academic exchanges, and financial research initiatives.

Investing in Talent as a Driver of Sustainable Growth

At a time when innovation, specialization, and expertise are becoming increasingly important competitive advantages within the financial industry, LINK FOREX views talent development as one of the key pillars supporting its long-term growth strategy.

The company emphasized its ongoing commitment to investing in professional education, technical training, and leadership development programs designed to build highly capable teams prepared to navigate the challenges of an increasingly dynamic global financial environment.

The partnership with the New York Institute of Finance represents another important milestone in this strategic vision and reinforces LINK FOREX’s commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation and development.

Industry observers believe that the agreement will contribute to strengthening the technical and analytical capabilities of professionals associated with the company while supporting higher standards of training and professional development throughout its organizational ecosystem.

Through this initiative, LINK FOREX reaffirms its belief that financial education is a powerful catalyst for talent development, professional advancement, and long-term value creation in an increasingly interconnected global financial industry.

Media Contact:
David Whitcombe
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Website: http://www.link-forex.com/

SINGAPORE

Clinician-led approach focuses on movement, strength and independence as adults age

John Abraham, Founder and CEO of Rapid Physiocare and Founder of RAPIDÉ, today introduced a clinician-led recovery framework focused on supporting movement, strength and physical function as adults age.

The framework reflects Abraham’s view that healthcare conversations around aging should include not only lifespan, but also mobility, independence and quality of life. Drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and movement science, Abraham said recovery should be viewed as a structured part of long-term physical care rather than only as rest after injury or exercise.

“Living longer should also mean paying attention to how well people move, function and participate in daily life,” said John Abraham. “Healthy aging is not only about life expectancy. It is also about whether people can continue to move confidently, remain active and maintain independence for as long as possible.”

Abraham’s recovery framework is built around five core principles: progressive strength development, individualized rehabilitation, purposeful movement, evidence-informed recovery strategies and sustainable lifestyle habits. The framework is intended to help individuals and clinicians think more systematically about physical function, movement quality and recovery planning.

According to Abraham, physical independence often changes gradually through reduced strength, lower mobility, poorer balance and declining movement confidence. He believes recovery-focused care can help support earlier intervention by identifying functional limitations and addressing them through clinician-guided assessment, rehabilitation and exercise planning.

“People rarely lose physical independence overnight,” Abraham said. “It often happens gradually. A structured recovery plan can help individuals better understand their movement needs and work toward maintaining strength and function over time.”

The framework also calls for a more connected approach to recovery care. Instead of treating physiotherapy, movement rehabilitation, exercise prescription and recovery modalities as separate services, Abraham advocates a coordinated clinical model guided by professional assessment and individual goals.

This philosophy informs RAPIDÉ, a clinician-led recovery center at 22 Martin Road in Singapore. RAPIDÉ integrates physiotherapy, guided movement, Pilates, strength development and selected recovery modalities, including contrast therapy, cryotherapy and red-light therapy, within a single clinical environment. Recommendations are guided by professional assessment, functional goals and individual suitability.

“Our objective is not to add more wellness services,” Abraham said. “It is to create a clearer pathway where people can move from assessment and treatment to recovery, performance and long-term physical care under professional guidance.”

Abraham said recovery should be considered as part of preventive health planning, particularly for adults seeking to maintain strength, mobility and functional capacity before limitations become more difficult to address. He encourages individuals to consult qualified healthcare professionals before beginning any rehabilitation, recovery or exercise program.

“The future of healthcare should be judged not only by the number of years added to life,” Abraham said. “It should also consider how many of those years people can remain strong, mobile and able to live with confidence.”

About John Abraham

John Abraham is the Founder and CEO of Rapid Physiocare and Founder of RAPIDÉ. A Senior Principal Physiotherapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, he has dedicated his career to musculoskeletal rehabilitation, movement science and clinician-led recovery. His work focuses on helping individuals support physical function, movement quality and long-term independence through evidence-informed care.

About RAPIDÉ

RAPIDÉ is a clinician-led recovery center in Singapore that integrates physiotherapy, movement rehabilitation, strength development and selected recovery technologies within one coordinated clinical environment. Its approach is centered on supporting recovery, movement quality and strength through professional assessment and individualized care planning.

Health Notice

This announcement is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any rehabilitation, recovery, exercise or wellness program. Results may vary based on individual health status, medical history, goals and clinical suitability.

Media Contact:
John Abraham
Email: [email protected]

Dover, Delaware

The Floor 8 is now live, and it’s entering the prop firm market to address several questions traders face when choosing their next prop firm. 

With more firms now than ever, traders are now battling decision fatigue.  Traders still ask the same questions before opening an account. Are the rules clear? Will payouts be straightforward? Can traders trust this firm over the long term?

Instead of trying to stand out with bigger promises, the firm focuses on fixing the parts of prop trading that frustrate traders the most. The idea is simple. Give traders clear rules, a fair trading environment, and a firm built by people who understand what trading actually looks like.

That doesn’t guarantee success. Trading never does. The launch isn’t about adding another name to the industry, but rather it’s about offering traders a different experience from the start.

The Prop Trading Industry Doesn’t Need More Firms. It Needs More Reliable Ones.

The prop trading industry has grown quickly over the last few years. 

While many firms offer similar products, experience can be very different. Rules vary from one firm to another. Some are easy to understand. Others leave traders searching through pages of terms before they know where they stand. That uncertainty makes it harder to trade with confidence.

Trust has become just as important as pricing or account size. Traders want to know what happens when they pass an evaluation, request a payout, or run into a problem. They want clear answers before they commit their time and money.

The Floor 8 entered the market with that reality in mind. The firm was built for traders who want clear rules, straightforward conditions, and fewer surprises. The idea isn’t to make trading easier. It’s to make the experience easier to understand.

Built by Traders Who Understand the Journey

The Floor 8 didn’t start with a business plan. It started with years of experience in the markets.

The founder has spent more than 10,000 hours trading live. Like most traders, the journey wasn’t a straight line. There were losses, setbacks, and lessons that only the market can teach. Over time, those experiences led to financial freedom, but they also shaped a different view of what a prop firm should be.

Too often, firms are built around selling evaluations and promising payouts. The Floor 8 takes a different approach. It starts with the trader.

Every trader has bad days. The difference is what they do next. Some give up, others learn from it and come back better.

That idea is reflected throughout the firm. The goal isn’t to convince traders that success comes quickly. It’s to give them a place where they can focus on improving, one trade at a time.

What Makes The Floor 8 Stand Out?

Spend a few minutes looking through The Floor 8’s offering and a pattern starts to emerge. Many of its features are built around the same idea: give traders more flexibility and fewer unnecessary restrictions.

Most prop firms only reward traders after they reach a funded account. The Floor 8 extends those rewards beyond that point.

Eligible traders can earn 15% of the profits they make during the evaluation phase, giving successful performance real value instead of treating it as a step that disappears once the challenge is complete. Traders also receive a refund of their challenge fee after their third funded payout.

Funded accounts start with a 90% profit split, and traders who want to keep more of what they earn have the option to upgrade to a 100% profit split.

It Gives Traders More Freedom to Trade Their Way

Many traders don’t struggle with the markets. They struggle with rules that force them to trade on someone else’s schedule.

The Floor 8 removes several of those restrictions. Challenges come with no time limit, so traders can wait for quality setups instead of rushing to meet a deadline. There are also no minimum trading days before requesting a payout on funded accounts, allowing traders to withdraw profits as soon as they qualify.

Depending on the challenge type, traders can also hold positions overnight, keep trades open over the weekend, trade during news events, and use scalping strategies. The aim is to support different trading styles without adding unnecessary barriers.

One Firm, Multiple Ways to Get Funded

No two traders approach the market the same way, and The Floor 8 reflects that in its funding options.

Some traders prefer a faster one step evaluation. Others are more comfortable with a traditional two step process. Experienced traders can choose instant funding through Floor Pass, while Pass Then Pay offers another route for those looking for a different funding experience.

The firm also offers both static and trailing drawdown models, a range of account sizes, and optional upgrades such as weekly payouts, and on-demand payouts.. Rather than forcing every trader into one model, The Floor 8 gives them the flexibility to choose the one that best matches their trading style.

Conclusion

The Floor 8 enters a prop trading industry that already offers traders plenty of choice. Standing out now isn’t about launching another challenge or introducing another funding model. It’s about giving traders a reason to stay.

The firm has made its priorities clear from day one: straightforward rules, flexible funding options, and a trading experience built around how people actually trade. Whether that approach delivers over time is something traders will judge for themselves.

For now, The Floor 8 has entered the market with a clear direction. As more traders look for firms that value transparency as much as performance, that direction gives them one more option worth paying attention to.

About The Floor 8

The Floor 8 is a proprietary trading firm that allows retail traders worldwide to earn from their trading skills without risking personal capital. Traders complete a one-time evaluation to access funded accounts and keep up to 100% of the profits they generate, all within a transparent and secure trading environment.

Media Contact:
Sunday Adenekan
Alpha Market Flow
Email: [email protected]