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OSC announces new members of its Investor Advisory Panel

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Mardi, décembre 5, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced two new members of its independent Investor Advisory Panel (IAP) following a public application process.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced two new members of its independent Investor Advisory Panel (IAP) following a public application process.
  • The new IAP members are:
    Daniel Bach: Mr. Bach is a partner at Siskinds LLP, with extensive experience in investor recovery and dispute resolution on behalf of plaintiffs.
  • Full biographical information on all IAP members, along with details on meetings, submissions and other activity, is available in the Investor Advisory Panel section of the OSC website .
  • Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at http://www.osc.ca .

RTX to install airport solutions at Guam International Airport

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Mercredi, novembre 8, 2023

SINGAPORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected to provide ARINC airport solutions at Guam International Airport (GUM) to help streamline passenger processing and reduce airport congestion.

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  • Selection will help the airport streamline passenger processing and comply with U.S. Customs & Border Protection requirements
    SINGAPORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected to provide ARINC airport solutions at Guam International Airport (GUM) to help streamline passenger processing and reduce airport congestion.
  • "The suite of solutions we're deploying at GUM will provide travelers with a smooth and pleasant pre-flight experience through the airport."
  • "As a US Port of Entry in Asia with 91% of our arrivals comprised of international travelers, these solutions certainly strengthen identity verification throughout passenger processing," stated Dr. Artemio "Ricky" Hernandez, IAP – Deputy Executive Manager of the Guam Airport.
  • "This makes Guam the first US Airport in the region to implement technology to assist in conforming to US CBP requirements."

The IIA Names Benito Ybarra Executive Vice President of Global Standards, Guidance, and Certifications

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Vendredi, octobre 27, 2023

He will work closely with The IIA's International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB), the Professional Certifications Board (PCB), and the Global Guidance Council (GGC).

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  • He will work closely with The IIA's International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB), the Professional Certifications Board (PCB), and the Global Guidance Council (GGC).
  • "With over 25 years in internal audit leadership globally, Benito brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization," said IIA President and CEO Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP.
  • Further, Ybarra has already made substantial contributions to The IIA in various senior volunteer roles.
  • Additionally, Ybarra actively participated as a member of The IIA International Professional Issues and Guidance Committee and served as President of the IIA North America's Austin, Texas chapter.

EMD Serono to Present Latest Research from Oncology Portfolio at ESMO 2023

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Lundi, octobre 16, 2023

EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, today announced that 28 abstracts featuring the latest research on the company’s oncology portfolio addressing unmet needs across bladder, head and neck, lung, colorectal and other cancers, will be presented at the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting, October 20-24, Madrid, Spain.

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  • EMD Serono, the Healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the US and Canada, today announced that 28 abstracts featuring the latest research on the company’s oncology portfolio addressing unmet needs across bladder, head and neck, lung, colorectal and other cancers, will be presented at the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting, October 20-24, Madrid, Spain.
  • Additional presentations and activities at ESMO highlight the company’s efforts to improve the lives of people with cancer.
  • New analyses and real-world evidence to be presented at ESMO reinforce the role of the JAVELIN Bladder regimen in this setting.
  • In September 2023, the accelerated approval in the US was converted into full approval for use of BAVENCIO for the treatment of metastatic MCC.

Merck to Present Latest Research from Oncology Portfolio at ESMO 2023

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Lundi, octobre 16, 2023

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that 28 abstracts featuring the latest research on the company’s oncology portfolio addressing unmet needs across bladder, head and neck, lung, colorectal and other cancers, will be presented at the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting, October 20-24, Madrid, Spain.

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  • Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that 28 abstracts featuring the latest research on the company’s oncology portfolio addressing unmet needs across bladder, head and neck, lung, colorectal and other cancers, will be presented at the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting, October 20-24, Madrid, Spain.
  • Presentations at the meeting encompass new analyses for the standard-of-care medicines BAVENCIO® (avelumab), TEPMETKO® (tepotinib) and ERBITUX® (cetuximab).
  • Additional presentations and activities at ESMO highlight the company’s efforts to improve the lives of people with cancer.
  • New analyses and real-world evidence to be presented at ESMO reinforce the role of the JAVELIN Bladder regimen in this setting.

CCV Joins Bangladesh Energy-Efficient Stove Carbon Reduction Project, Continuing to Drive the Global Green Revolution

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Mercredi, septembre 20, 2023

Through this strategic collaboration, CCV will contribute to the ongoing development of the global carbon market and actively promote the participation of more companies and organizations in this initiative.

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  • Through this strategic collaboration, CCV will contribute to the ongoing development of the global carbon market and actively promote the participation of more companies and organizations in this initiative.
  • Before the project's implementation, Bangladesh widely used traditional solid fuels such as open flames or three-stone fires for heating purposes.
  • CCV, inheriting its green genes from KPCB China, has been focusing on green technology investments since its inception and has consistently incorporated ESG elements into investment decisions.
  • To date, the companies we have invested in all contribute to making the world a better place though initiatives similar to the Energy-Efficient Stove Carbon Reduction Project.

Kick off the NFL Season With NFL Rivals, as the Officially Licensed NFL and NFLPA Mobile Game Launches Worldwide

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Jeudi, août 24, 2023

To celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 NFL season, NFL Rivals , the officially licensed video game of the National Football League (NFL), and the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA), has launched worldwide for mobile devices.

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  • To celebrate the kickoff of the 2023 NFL season, NFL Rivals , the officially licensed video game of the National Football League (NFL), and the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA), has launched worldwide for mobile devices.
  • NFL Rivals is the first NFL-licensed mobile game that incorporates Web3 digital ownership technology.
  • Coinciding with the worldwide launch of the game, NFL Rivals is opening the first-ever blockchain in-game marketplace on mobile.
  • Interested players can also visit the NFL Rivals website for more information and to join the NFL Rivals Community.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Welcomes Malta and Somalia to its Global Federation

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Mardi, août 22, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – today announced the approval of Malta and Somalia as new affiliates to its global federation, further extending The IIA's extensive international reach.

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – today announced the approval of Malta and Somalia as new affiliates to its global federation, further extending The IIA's extensive international reach.
  • "I'm excited to welcome Malta and Somalia as the newest members of The IIA's global network of affiliates," said IIA President and CEO, Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP.
  • With today's approval of affiliate status, Malta and Somalia will not only benefit from, but strengthen, The IIA's global network, influence, and professional offerings.
  • With the additions of Malta and Somalia, The IIA's 235,000 members are now supported by a global network of 116 international affiliates, which collectively represent nearly 200 countries and territories.

SENTINEL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES ADDRESSES IAP TRANSDUCER SHORTAGE WITH TRAUMAGUARD

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Mercredi, août 2, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of the ongoing supply issues affecting Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) transducer kits, Sentinel Medical Technologies is stepping up to ensure that patient care remains uncompromised.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the face of the ongoing supply issues affecting Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) transducer kits, Sentinel Medical Technologies is stepping up to ensure that patient care remains uncompromised.
  • The company's FDA-cleared product, TraumaGuard, is now readily available to fill the gap left by the shortage of CR BARD or Centurion IAP kits.
  • Given the critical importance of IAP measurements, the ongoing shortage of transducer kits has created obstacles for healthcare providers, increasing the barriers in delivering essential, life-saving care.
  • Sentinel Medical Technologies is committed to ensuring the availability of TraumaGuard now and in the future.

New AppsFlyer Report Reveals eCommerce App Industry’s Resilience as Marketing Spend for Attracting New Shoppers to Apps Approaches $5 Billion

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Mardi, juillet 18, 2023

Consumer spend in shopping apps climbed 37% in Q4 2022 compared to Q3 2022, 30% higher than the rise in 2021 over the same period.

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  • Consumer spend in shopping apps climbed 37% in Q4 2022 compared to Q3 2022, 30% higher than the rise in 2021 over the same period.
  • On average, retail apps generated 10% more revenue in the peak shopping month of November 2022 compared to November 2021.
  • eCommerce marketers spent $4.9 Billion on attracting app users worldwide in 2022, with the economic downturn leading to a 25% drop in spend in H2 2022.
  • AppsFlyer’s State of eCommerce App Marketing, 2023 Edition is an anonymous aggregate of proprietary global data from 3.7 billion app installs from 8,500 eCommerce apps and 22 billion remarketing conversions.