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Financial Literacy for All Celebrates National Financial Literacy Month

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into the nation’s schools, workplaces, communities, and culture, is pleased to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month as it comes to a close by recognizing several of the recent financial literacy initiatives and resources launched by members in its coalition of nearly 50 leading organizations.

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Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into the nation’s schools, workplaces, communities, and culture, is pleased to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month as it comes to a close by recognizing several of the recent financial literacy initiatives and resources launched by members in its coalition of nearly 50 leading organizations.
Since the beginning of the year, some of the key financial literacy advancement activity by FL4A members include:
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian authored an open letter on the importance of financial well-being and highlighting the company’s Emergency Savings Program in partnership with Operation HOPE and Fidelity Investments where participating employees can earn $1,000 from Delta to fund a rainy day account, along with individualized coaching and resources to enhance their financial literacy and well-being
American Express partnered with UNCF and Zogo , a gamified app with real-world rewards, to bring the UNCF community access to Zogo’s extensive library of 800+ bite-sized financial lessons and education content and gamified rewards program
Visa and the GSMA Mobile Development Foundation (GSMA Fdn) launched the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative , a five-year initiative to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million individuals, including women, small holder farmers, and nano, micro and small enterprise where low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Launched in May 2021 by a consortium of leaders from the business, professional sports, entertainment, and non-profit sectors and Operation HOPE, FL4A aims to reimagine the way Americans think about their relationship with money and provide the foundational skills for people to best manage their personal finances and build generational wealth.
FL4A is committed to:
To follow the progress of Financial Literacy for All, please visit FL4A.org .

Wag! Rebrands Dog Food Advisor, User-Friendly Redesign Drives Increased Engagement; Launches New White Label Dog Food Calculator Experience

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024

Online Retail, Technology, Specialty, Electronic Commerce, Food, Beverage, Pets, Communications, Retail, Internet, Media, Consumer, DFA, Multimedia, Dodo, Parent, Dog food

Group Co., Nasdaq: PET) today reveals the highly anticipated rebrand of Dog Food Advisor (DFA) — the U.S.’s leading pet food review and advice site.

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Group Co., Nasdaq: PET) today reveals the highly anticipated rebrand of Dog Food Advisor (DFA) — the U.S.’s leading pet food review and advice site.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429998534/en/
The legacy version of Dog Food Advisor (left) and the recently-launched rebrand of the site, which highlights what’s most important for pet parents looking for dog food advice.
Dog Food Advisor also partners with a number of best-in-class brands, helping them successfully navigate the ever-growing competition in the pet food and treat space.
Ultimately, this allows us to tap deeper into the vast potential of the pet food TAM.”
In addition to the rebrand, DFA has launched a white labeled version of its proprietary Dog Food Calculator , which allows pet parents to receive personalized dog food recommendations.

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu with Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese with Dairy Farmers of America

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024

The collaboration is producing positive results among participating farmers including a 10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of Pizza Hut cheese.

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The collaboration is producing positive results among participating farmers including a 10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of Pizza Hut cheese.
The collaboration is producing positive results among participating farmers including a 10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of Pizza Hut cheese.
“At Pizza Hut, we’ve always been focused on bringing the best pizza possible to our customers, starting with key ingredients like our cheese,” said Rachel Antalek, Pizza Hut Global Chief Food Innovation Officer.
A global leader in the pizza category, Pizza Hut operates more than 18,000 restaurants in over 100 countries.

Deutsche Finance America and March Capital Management Announce Construction Set to Begin on Large Industrial Park off State Highway 45 in Creedmoor, Texas

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

Interstate Highway System, I-35, State, MCM, DFA, Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Interstate 35, Gigafactory, Industrialisation, Principal, Acquisition, Growth, Renewable energy

AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March Capital Management ("MCM") in partnership with Deutsche Finance America ("DFA") today announced the acquisition and capitalization of the initial phase of a large industrial development located off State Highway 45 Southeast in Creedmoor, Texas.

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March Capital Management ("MCM") in partnership with Deutsche Finance America ("DFA") today announced the acquisition and capitalization of the initial phase of a large industrial development located off State Highway 45 Southeast in Creedmoor, Texas.
The initial phase introduces two buildings, totaling around 400,000 square feet, situated adjacent to Interstate State Highway 45 (SHI-45) and just east of Interstate 35 (I-35).
This strategic location services the Austin metro area and is a 20-minute drive to the airport and Tesla Gigafactory Texas.
The project underscores the partners' dedication to innovative industrial solutions and their positive impact on local communities.

Finastra launches Small Business Data Collection solution to help financial institutions comply with DFA 1071

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

DFA, Collection, Data collection, ECOA, Bank

LAKE MARY, Fla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, today announced the launch of its Small Business Data Collection module, which enables banks to easily comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) small business data collection requirements, mandated by Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA). The module, deployed as part of Finastra's LaserPro Compliance Reporter solution, streamlines data collection, validation, storage, report generation, and the annual filing process, saving financial institutions time and effort while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

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Module streamlines key data collection processes, enabling community banks and credit unions to easily prepare for the incoming regulation
LAKE MARY, Fla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra , a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, today announced the launch of its Small Business Data Collection module, which enables banks to easily comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) small business data collection requirements, mandated by Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA).
The module, deployed as part of Finastra's LaserPro Compliance Reporter solution, streamlines data collection, validation, storage, report generation, and the annual filing process, saving financial institutions time and effort while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
"When new regulations are implemented, it is crucial that financial institutions plan ahead to ensure compliance," said Mitch Lucas, head of retail lending at Finastra.
The data collection module is a cloud-native solution that integrates seamlessly with Finastra's suite of retail lending products, including LaserPro, CreditQuest, DecisionPro, and Originate.

Finastra launches Small Business Data Collection solution to help financial institutions comply with DFA 1071

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

DFA, Collection, Data collection, ECOA, Bank

LAKE MARY, Fla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, today announced the launch of its Small Business Data Collection module, which enables banks to easily comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) small business data collection requirements, mandated by Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA). The module, deployed as part of Finastra's LaserPro Compliance Reporter solution, streamlines data collection, validation, storage, report generation, and the annual filing process, saving financial institutions time and effort while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

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Module streamlines key data collection processes, enabling community banks and credit unions to easily prepare for the incoming regulation
LAKE MARY, Fla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra , a global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, today announced the launch of its Small Business Data Collection module, which enables banks to easily comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) small business data collection requirements, mandated by Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA).
The module, deployed as part of Finastra's LaserPro Compliance Reporter solution, streamlines data collection, validation, storage, report generation, and the annual filing process, saving financial institutions time and effort while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
"When new regulations are implemented, it is crucial that financial institutions plan ahead to ensure compliance," said Mitch Lucas, head of retail lending at Finastra.
The data collection module is a cloud-native solution that integrates seamlessly with Finastra's suite of retail lending products, including LaserPro, CreditQuest, DecisionPro, and Originate.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA WORKERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 261

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水曜日, 3月 27, 2024

Local, Dairy Farmers, Negotiation, DFA, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Health

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheese processing and manufacturing workers at the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plant in New Wilmington have voted 125-9 to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 261.

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Workers Secure Massive Gains in Health Care, Wages
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheese processing and manufacturing workers at the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plant in New Wilmington have voted 125-9 to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 261.
"I'd like to thank the negotiating committee for all of the hard work they did to make this contract possible," said George Whippo, Local 261 Business Agent.
"The first contract is always the most challenging, but thanks to them, workers at this facility will always enjoy middle-class prosperity."
Founded in 1936, Teamsters Local 261 represents over 1,000 workers in food production, construction, healthcare, and a wide range of other industries throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Opthea Reports Half-Year Financial Results and Business Updates

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水曜日, 2月 28, 2024

MELBOURNE, Australia and PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opthea Limited (ASX:OPT; NASDAQ:OPT; “Opthea”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies to treat highly prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, today announced financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and highlighted recent corporate and clinical updates.

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We recently announced the completion of enrollment in our first pivotal Phase 3 trial (COAST), in combination with EYLEA® (aflibercept),” said Frederic Guerard, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of Opthea.
Peter Lang, Chief Financial Officer of Opthea, added, “We are excited about Opthea’s progress.
Top-line Phase 3 results from the COAST and ShORe trials expected by mid-CY 2025.
In August 2023, Opthea successfully completed a private placement and rights equity offering raising A$90 million (US$58 million) in Australia.

Visa and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation Launch Digital Finance for All Initiative

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月曜日, 2月 26, 2024

Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.

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Today, Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, and the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation (GSMA Foundation) announced the launch of the Digital Finance for All (DFA) Initiative, furthering Visa’s decades-long efforts to increase access to the global economy for everyone, everywhere.
While digital payments use by adults in low- and middle-income countries is up 66% from 20141, women, SHFs, NMSE owners and globally displaced individuals continue to face barriers accessing the digital economy.
“At Visa, we believe that digital payments are critical to including everyone in the digital economy by helping provide access to economic livelihood,” said Chiagozie Nwabuebo, Vice President of Global Growth & Social Impact, Visa.
“Mobile money can play a transformative role in advancing financial inclusion and resilience for the nearly 2 billion people who remain unbanked globally.

ION LookOut named "Best Solution for Records Retention" at RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024

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木曜日, 3月 7, 2024

EMIR, Collection, Periodic function, Marketing, Risk management, SFTR, Data collection, Growth, HKMA, DFA, Single Supervisory Mechanism, Regulatory technology, REMIT, Lookout, ION, Cryptocurrency

LONDON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ION, a leading global provider of mission-critical trading and workflow automation and risk management software to financial institutions that deal in asset management, cleared derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and secured funding, announces that ION LookOut has been named "Best Solution for Records Retention" by RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024.

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LONDON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ION , a leading global provider of mission-critical trading and workflow automation and risk management software to financial institutions that deal in asset management, cleared derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and secured funding, announces that ION LookOut has been named "Best Solution for Records Retention" by RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024.
LookOut, developed by LIST – an ION company – is a multi-asset solution for record-keeping to which users can add market surveillance, regulatory reporting, and business analytics.
"Naming LookOut as the Best Solution for Records Retention reflects ION's commitment to delivering innovative solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs," said Alvise Insalaco, Chief Executive Officer: LIST.
"The solution can process large amounts of data and offers a workflow management system with built-in connectivity for reporting entities and National Competent Authorities."