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To Build Web 3.0 Native Payment Infrastructure, Airswift Raises $2 MM in Pre-Seed Funding Led by CE Innovation Capital

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Lunedì, Agosto 8, 2022

Airswift, a fintech startup pioneering Web 3.0 native payment solutions, announced that it raised $2 million USD in a pre-seed funding led by CE Innovation Capital (CEiC).

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Airswift, a fintech startup pioneering Web 3.0 native payment solutions, announced that it raised $2 million USD in a pre-seed funding led by CE Innovation Capital (CEiC).
With blockchain technology at its core, Airswift is building a comprehensive payment infrastructure native to Web 3.0.
CEiC is excited to partner with Airswift to create new payment solutions that could disrupt the trillion dollar global digital payment market.
It provides a web 3.0 native omnichannel payment gateway, crypto-funded prepaid cards, and on/off ramp services that connect businesses with consumers.

AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Cigna Corporation and Most of Its Subsidiaries; Affirms Credit Ratings

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Mercoledì, Giugno 22, 2022

Concurrently, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Cigna.

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Concurrently, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb (Good) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Cigna.
AM Best also has affirmed the Short-Term Issue Credit Rating of Cigna.
The positive Long-Term ICR outlook for CLICE and CGIC reflect the positive outlook on the lead rating unit, Cigna Life & Health Group, and the strategic importance of these entities to Cigna Corp.
For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

ISI Emerging Markets Group acquires REDD Intelligence reinforcing its position as leading global provider of emerging markets intelligence

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Lunedì, Maggio 9, 2022

ISI, Industry, CEIC, News, Research, Intelligence, Central, Acquisition, EMIS, REDD

LONDON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISI Emerging Markets Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of REDD Intelligence, the leading provider of news, information, and research on high yield, distressed and event-driven special situations in the emerging markets.

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LONDON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISI Emerging Markets Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of REDD Intelligence, the leading provider of news, information, and research on high yield, distressed and event-driven special situations in the emerging markets.
The addition of REDD extends ISI's comprehensive coverage of emerging markets macroeconomic, industry, company, and financial instrument-level intelligence into fixed income markets and its reach within the banking, asset management and hedge fund sectors.
This approach mirrors ISI's operating model which also relies upon local presence, networks, and expertise to deliver hard-to-source, reliable and comprehensive macroeconomic and industry intelligence via its CEIC and EMIS brands.
REDD will continue to operate under its existing brand and will leverage the ISI platform and the combined data assets and analytical capabilities of the group to access new markets and drive product innovation to further accelerate its impressive growth trajectory.

ISI Emerging Markets Group acquires REDD Intelligence reinforcing its position as leading global provider of emerging markets intelligence

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Lunedì, Maggio 9, 2022

ISI, Industry, CEIC, News, Research, Intelligence, Central, Acquisition, EMIS, REDD

LONDON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISI Emerging Markets Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of REDD Intelligence, the leading provider of news, information, and research on high yield, distressed and event-driven special situations in the emerging markets.

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LONDON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISI Emerging Markets Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of REDD Intelligence, the leading provider of news, information, and research on high yield, distressed and event-driven special situations in the emerging markets.
The addition of REDD extends ISI's comprehensive coverage of emerging markets macroeconomic, industry, company, and financial instrument-level intelligence into fixed income markets and its reach within the banking, asset management and hedge fund sectors.
This approach mirrors ISI's operating model which also relies upon local presence, networks, and expertise to deliver hard-to-source, reliable and comprehensive macroeconomic and industry intelligence via its CEIC and EMIS brands.
REDD will continue to operate under its existing brand and will leverage the ISI platform and the combined data assets and analytical capabilities of the group to access new markets and drive product innovation to further accelerate its impressive growth trajectory.

Joint statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Canada Employment Insurance Commission Commissioners

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Giovedì, Febbraio 17, 2022

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The pandemic has shown us just how important a strong, responsive EI program is.

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The pandemic has shown us just how important a strong, responsive EI program is.
It must ensure that benefits are accessible, adequate and equitable across the country for unemployed workers.
The last two years have shown us the importance of having a system that supports all workers, while encouraging workforce participation.
Together, we will continue our work to bring Canada's EI program into the 21st century."

Canada Employment Insurance Commission sets the 2022 Employment Insurance Premium Rate

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Martedì, Settembre 14, 2021

MIE, EI, Unemployment benefits, CEIC, Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board, COVID-19, Senior, Maxima and minima, Indigenous self-government in Canada, Health insurance, Life insurance

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canada Employment Insurance Commission(CEIC) today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2022 Employment Insurance(EI) premium rate.

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GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canada Employment Insurance Commission(CEIC) today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2022 Employment Insurance(EI) premium rate.
The rate is set at $1.58per $100of insurable earnings for employees and $2.21 for employers who pay 1.4times the employee rate, which is unchanged from the 2020 and 2021 premium rate.
Each year, the CEIC is responsible for setting the annual premium rate based on the seven-year break-even rate forecasted by the EI Senior Actuary.
On August 2020, as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada used its authority under the Employment Insurance Act to temporarily limit the change in the premium rate to zero in order to freeze the EI premium rate for 2021 and 2022 at the 2020 level.

Mitto Offers Unrivaled Omnichannel Reach in Argentina

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Giovedì, Settembre 2, 2021

Ecosystem, MNOS, SMS, MNO, Twitter, Awareness, News, WhatsApp, LATAM, CEIC, Mobile phone

By growing its strategic carrier relationships, Mitto supports businesses' omnichannel growth strategies through fast, reliable message routing with full access into Argentina, where over 73% of citizens or about 33 million people own a mobile phone.

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By growing its strategic carrier relationships, Mitto supports businesses' omnichannel growth strategies through fast, reliable message routing with full access into Argentina, where over 73% of citizens or about 33 million people own a mobile phone.
The expansion of Mitto's carrier relationships in Argentina builds upon the company's fast-growing MNO partner ecosystem, which powers comprehensive, high-quality customer engagement via omnichannel communications for global brands.
"Through our expanded direct connectivity in Argentina, we have never been in a better position to help companies reach their customers in the right ways."
Mitto is a leading provider of global, omnichannel communications solutions, supporting business growth with advanced customer engagement technology and messaging enablement.

Joint statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Canada Employment Insurance Commission Commissioners

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Giovedì, Agosto 5, 2021

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GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 5, 2021 /CNW/ -The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough; the Canada Employment Insurance Commission's (CEIC) Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Lalibert; and the CEIC's Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, issued the statement below today on the launch of consultations on modernizing the Employment Insurance program.

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GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 5, 2021 /CNW/ -The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough; the Canada Employment Insurance Commission's (CEIC) Commissioner for Workers, Pierre Lalibert; and the CEIC's Commissioner for Employers, Nancy Healey, issued the statement below today on the launch of consultations on modernizing the Employment Insurance program.
The online survey will open on Monday, August 9, 2021, at canada.ca/ei-consultations .
The survey is scheduled to run until Friday, October 8, 2021.
"It is in the shared interest of workers, employers and the Government of Canada to revitalize and modernize Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) system so that it can respond to the changing nature of work, and truly complement the needs of the current labour market.

Government of Canada seeks applicants for the Canada Employment Insurance Commission

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Martedì, Agosto 4, 2020

ESDC, Insurance, CEIC, Employment and Social Development Canada, Unemployment benefits

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a key role in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program, reviewing and approving policies related to program administration and delivery.

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The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a key role in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program, reviewing and approving policies related to program administration and delivery.
EI program operations are carried outon behalf of the CEICby Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which also includes Service Canada.
As well, the CEIC makes regulations under the authority of the Employment Insurance Act, with the approval of the Governor in Council.
To do this, the CEIC oversees a research agenda that supports the preparation of its annual Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report .