Swiss Red Cross

Life Science Cares Launches in Switzerland

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Freitag, April 19, 2024

ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Life Science Cares, a collective effort of the life science industry to reduce the impact of poverty and inequality in their communities, launched in Switzerland, marking its first expansion as an independent association into geographies outside of the United States.

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  • ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Life Science Cares, a collective effort of the life science industry to reduce the impact of poverty and inequality in their communities, launched in Switzerland, marking its first expansion as an independent association into geographies outside of the United States.
  • “We are excited to launch Life Science Cares Switzerland (LSCS) today, in time, to engage with the local community at the upcoming Swiss Biotech Day in Basel,” said Nadine Zahnd, Managing Director of LSCS.
  • “At the heart of our life sciences community is the overwhelming sense to act and do good.
  • We are building bridges between Swiss Life Science Organizations and local charitable organizations for individuals who may otherwise fail to access the opportunities afforded to so many of us.”
    In Switzerland in 2021, 1.24 million people, including many families are considered at the brink of poverty.

Swiss Red Cross Selects Omada Identity Cloud for SaaS IGA Provider

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Mittwoch, Dezember 13, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omada A/S ("Omada"), a global leader of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), today announced the Swiss Red Cross will use Omada Identity Cloud to manage its 2,400 identities, streamline identity automation and address compliance now and into the future.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omada A/S ("Omada"), a global leader of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), today announced the Swiss Red Cross will use Omada Identity Cloud to manage its 2,400 identities, streamline identity automation and address compliance now and into the future.
  • The Swiss Red Cross needed a way to ensure the requirements of data protection and information security were met and remained consistent in the future.
  • By deploying Omada Identity Cloud, Omada's highly scalable and performant software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, the Swiss Red Cross will benefit from efficient onboarding, quality connectivity, audit and compliance reporting support, right out of the box.
  • We appreciate the close collaboration with SECURIX, which has been instrumental in enabling the Swiss Red Cross to successfully implement a secure and user-friendly identity management solution to manage identities with ease."

Swiss Red Cross Selects Omada Identity Cloud for SaaS IGA Provider

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Dezember 13, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omada A/S ("Omada"), a global leader of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), today announced the Swiss Red Cross will use Omada Identity Cloud to manage its 2,400 identities, streamline identity automation and address compliance now and into the future.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omada A/S ("Omada"), a global leader of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), today announced the Swiss Red Cross will use Omada Identity Cloud to manage its 2,400 identities, streamline identity automation and address compliance now and into the future.
  • The Swiss Red Cross needed a way to ensure the requirements of data protection and information security were met and remained consistent in the future.
  • By deploying Omada Identity Cloud, Omada's highly scalable and performant software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, the Swiss Red Cross will benefit from efficient onboarding, quality connectivity, audit and compliance reporting support, right out of the box.
  • We appreciate the close collaboration with SECURIX, which has been instrumental in enabling the Swiss Red Cross to successfully implement a secure and user-friendly identity management solution to manage identities with ease."

WISe.ART The Future of Philanthropy: NFTs and Empowerment Through Art

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Donnerstag, September 28, 2023

In an increasingly digitalized world, the intersection of art and technology is carving a revolutionary path for philanthropy.

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  • In an increasingly digitalized world, the intersection of art and technology is carving a revolutionary path for philanthropy.
  • With each specially curated NFT sold on WISe.ART, a girl is granted two entire terms to further her higher secondary education.
  • The synergy between art and technology embodied in NFTs offers an incredible tool for charities.
  • Partnering with WISe.ART allowed him to blend his love for art and charity, using the power of NFTs.

Julius Baer update on Russia

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Montag, März 21, 2022

Zurich, 21 March 2022 -Julius Baer today publishes details on its Russia exposure and its support of the relief efforts.

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  • Zurich, 21 March 2022 -Julius Baer today publishes details on its Russia exposure and its support of the relief efforts.
  • Julius Baer is donating CHF2 million to support the activities of the Swiss Red Cross in Moldova and Poland and the Swiss Refugee Council.
  • As of 18 March 2022, Julius Baer's overall exposure to Russia was as follows:
    The collateral value of Russian assets, including those traded on markets outside Russia, was reduced to zero in February 2022.
  • Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., the renowned Swiss private bank with origins dating back to 1890, is the principal operating company of Julius Baer Group Ltd., whose shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker symbol: BAER) and are included in the Swiss Leader Index (SLI), comprising the 30 largest and most liquid Swiss stocks.

The GoldenPeaks Capital Foundation is donating EUR 500,000, which will be used primarily for children and affected mothers from Ukraine

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Donnerstag, März 17, 2022

The GoldenPeaks Capital Foundation is donating EUR 500,000, which will be used primarily for children and affected mothers from Ukraine

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  • The GoldenPeaks Capital Foundation is donating EUR 500,000, which will be used primarily for children and affected mothers from Ukraine
    The GoldenPeaks Capital Foundation is donating EUR 500,000, which will be used primarily for children and affected mothers from Ukraine and affirms the urgency of fast and unbureaucratic support for the refugees.
  • Adriano Agosti, Founder of GoldenPeaks Capital says: "Europe has united to stand by the people of Ukraine and the millions of refugees at this difficult time.
  • Founded in 2011 by Adriano Agosti, the GoldenPeaks Capital Foundation aims to support children in need.
  • The GoldenPeaks Capital Foundation has accordingly decided to immediately and unbureaucratically donate a further EUR 500,000 to refugees from Ukraine.

Cerus Corporation Announces New Five-Year INTERCEPT Blood System Agreement With Swiss Transfusion SRC

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Donnerstag, Dezember 12, 2019

Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq:CERS) announced today that it has signed a new five-year commercial contract with Swiss Transfusion SRC, a company of the Swiss Red Cross, for purchase of the INTERCEPT Blood System.

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  • Cerus Corporation (Nasdaq:CERS) announced today that it has signed a new five-year commercial contract with Swiss Transfusion SRC, a company of the Swiss Red Cross, for purchase of the INTERCEPT Blood System.
  • We are honored that Swiss Transfusion SRC continues to entrust Cerus and the INTERCEPT Blood System to enhance the safety and availability of its blood component supply, said William Obi Greenman, Cerus president and chief executive officer.
  • Since 2011, all platelet components in Switzerland have been treated with the INTERCEPT Blood System.
  • INTERCEPT and the INTERCEPT Blood System are trademarks of Cerus Corporation.