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Cloud Security Alliance Releases Three Papers Offering Guidance for Successful Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation

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월요일, 5월 6, 2024
Other Defense, Security, Data Management, Legal, Technology, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, Science, Software, Data Analytics, Internet, Research, Cloud, Organization, Principle, Safety, AI, RSA Conference, MLOps, Conference, Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing, Environment, AI safety, Machine learning, Cloud Security Alliance, Generative, CSA, RSA, Chair, Medical device

“Thought leadership is the guiding force in the evolution of AI applications, shaping the trajectory of innovation and steering it towards ethical and impactful outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • “Thought leadership is the guiding force in the evolution of AI applications, shaping the trajectory of innovation and steering it towards ethical and impactful outcomes.
  • Reports such as these reinforce CSA’s 15 years of cloud security leadership and going forward as thought leaders for one of the most consequential technologies of our lifetime,” said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder, Cloud Security Alliance.
  • "Our mission is to create practical and sensible frameworks and guidance for enterprise security teams on AI.
  • This is the first part of many of these deliverables to come in doing just that,” said Caleb Sima, Chair, CSA AI Safety Initiative.

B Lab US & Canada announces best practices for how businesses can advance climate justice in partnership with frontline communities

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024
Climate justice, Climate change, Principle, Hope, B Corporation (certification), Partnership, Private sector, Climate

This initiative aims to empower businesses to forge meaningful partnerships with frontline communities in the pursuit of climate justice.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative aims to empower businesses to forge meaningful partnerships with frontline communities in the pursuit of climate justice.
  • The Principles were developed in response to growing climate change inequity , in partnership with Certified B Corps and frontline communities impacted first and worst by climate change, particularly to advance climate justice.
  • A first for the B Corp movement, they will serve as best practices for taking climate action in partnership with communities most impacted by the climate emergency.
  • For more information on the Principles for Partnership with Frontline Communities and B Lab U.S. & Canada's climate justice initiatives, please visit https://usca.bcorporation.net/principles-of-partnership-with-frontline-c...

StepStone Group Publishes 2023 Responsible Investment Report

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024
DEI, Climate change, Principle, Social, Equity, Investment, ILPA, GP, EDCI, NeXT, ICI, Carbon, Attention, Human Capital, ESG, LP record, Socially responsible investing, PRI, Growth, Institutional Limited Partners Association, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP), a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services, has released its 2023 Responsible Investment Report , which presents an analysis of StepStone’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration and stewardship activities, as well as an overview of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) performance and climate-related activities within its investments and operations.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP), a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services, has released its 2023 Responsible Investment Report , which presents an analysis of StepStone’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration and stewardship activities, as well as an overview of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) performance and climate-related activities within its investments and operations.
  • “As the responsible investment landscape grows more complex – stemming from the inherent intricacies of many ESG considerations, such as responsible supply chains, climate change, and nature – both GPs and LPs are paying more attention,” said Suzanne Tavill, Partner and Global Head of Responsible Investment at StepStone.
  • “We appreciate the constructive support across the private markets investment community as we find solutions, clarify best practices, and seek efficiencies.”
    Highlights of the report include:
    The Responsible Investment Process: StepStone has designed a five-stage process that applies across asset classes.
  • “StepStone’s responsible investment program underpins our ability to deliver tailored investment solutions, advisory services and data-driven insights to our clients,” said Scott Hart, Partner and CEO at StepStone.

Assent Announces 2023 Sustainability Report

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화요일, 4월 23, 2024
Sustainability, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, PFAS, Customer, Principle, Ecosystem, Human rights, Woman, Certification, TSCA, Collection, SROI, Ethics, Benchmarking, ESG, Multimedia, United Nations Global Compact, Corporate sustainability, Management

Assent Inc. (Assent), a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has released its 2023 sustainability report detailing recent achievements in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

Key Points: 
  • Assent Inc. (Assent), a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has released its 2023 sustainability report detailing recent achievements in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423925272/en/
    Assent Announces 2023 Sustainability Report (Photo: Business Wire)
    The 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report is Assent’s first to be grounded in the company’s new Corporate Sustainability Roadmap, a forward-looking strategy for advancing the company’s sustainability innovation and leadership efforts.
  • Assent’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights include:
    Planet: Developed a climate action plan that outlines quarterly milestones to guide environmental efforts.
  • “Data collection and benchmarking are key elements for any successful ESG or supply chain sustainability program,” said Cally Edgren , Senior Director of Sustainability, Assent.

EQS-News: ProCredit group reaches key milestones in its comprehensive sustainability strategy in 2023 and defines further targets

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수요일, 4월 10, 2024
Carbon, Conduct, Frankfurt, Science, GRI, EDGE, PCAF, CSRD, United Nations Global Compact, UNEP, Annual, Certification, Science Based Targets initiative, SDG, Carbon accounting, Climate, DNA, Impact, Electronic waste, Woman, Empowerment, ProCredit Bank, Workforce, SME, SDG 5, Kilowatt-hour, Electricity, Principle, Agriculture, GHG, ESG, ProCredit Holding, Sustainable Development Goals, MSME, Annual report, Targets, Geography, Environment, Recycling, Partnership, Female, JIM, UNEP FI, UN, Renewable energy

With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.

Key Points: 
  • With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.
  • A number of other initiatives contributed to the reduction of ProCredit’s ecological footprint in 2023 and thus reinforced the group’s sustainability strategy.
  • Furthermore, the ProCredit group was able to maintain its 100% recycling rate for paper waste and electronic waste in 2023.
  • The Impact Report Package 2023 of the ProCredit group as well as the Annual Report 2023 are available as of today on the ProCredit Holding website in the Investor Relations section at:

Aéma Groupe: FY 2023 Results

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수요일, 4월 10, 2024
Health, FIR, Mining, Principle, Growth, Face, UMG, MMJ, Environment, Partnership, Pension, Climate, Acquisition, Insurance, Carbon, Biodiversity, Investment, Ecosystem, Socially responsible investing, PRI, Om, Weather

Pascal Michard, Aéma Groupe Chairman of the Board of Directors, said:

Key Points: 
  • Pascal Michard, Aéma Groupe Chairman of the Board of Directors, said:
    "In 2023 we completed the group's structure, and confirmed our mutualist mission at the service of everyone.
  • Since 2021, Aéma Groupe has invested more than 6 billion euros in green, social and sustainable bonds, including more than 1.3 billion euros in 2023.
  • Aéma Groupe's first strategic plan, Cap 2023 "Building to conquer", established a new leading mutualist player in the French insurance market.
  • Encouraged by this successful growth, the group has announced a new strategic plan: "Aéma 2026: À vos marques!” ["Aéma 2026 : on your marks!” - the French word “Marque” means “Brand”].

POWERFLEET ANNOUNCES RESTATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF LEGACY CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK INSTRUMENT, WHICH HAS NO ADVERSE IMPACT ON PREVIOUSLY REPORTED REVENUE, CASH FLOW OR ADJUSTED EBITDA

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금요일, 4월 5, 2024
Principle, PowerFleet, Security (finance), Bank statement, Annual report, Calendar, Cryptocurrency

This will result in the restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, and for each of the interim periods during the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.

Key Points: 
  • This will result in the restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022, and for each of the interim periods during the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.
  • In connection with the restatement, the Company expects to voluntarily revise the financial statements for the same periods to make other unrelated and immaterial revisions.
  • This action follows a comprehensive review by the Company's management and audit committee.
  • Under Nasdaq rules, Powerfleet has 60 calendar days from the date of the written notice to submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

Employers Holdings, Inc. Announces Board Chair Transition

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
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HENDERSON, Nev., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: EIG) today announced that the chair of its Board of Directors, Michael J. McSally, will be stepping down as Board Chair.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: EIG) today announced that the chair of its Board of Directors, Michael J. McSally, will be stepping down as Board Chair.
  • The Board of Directors has unanimously elected board member Jeanne L. Mockard as the incoming Board Chair, effective March 20, 2024.
  • “Mike has been an excellent Board Chair and on behalf of the Board, I thank him for his leadership.
  • Insurance is offered through Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Preferred Insurance Company, Employers Assurance Company and Cerity Insurance Company, all rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company.

PortX and eXate Elevate Financial Data Security and Compliance with Strategic Partnership

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수요일, 4월 3, 2024
Software, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Other Technology, Security, Organization, Principle, ABAC, Entrepreneurship, Partnership, ACH, Risk, Rest, Motion, Access control, Lung compliance, Cloud-based integration, Privacy, Cryptocurrency

This groundbreaking collaboration aims to bolster financial data security and regulatory compliance across the banking sector, with a special emphasis on enhancing data protection for financial institutions' increasingly complex data ecosystems.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking collaboration aims to bolster financial data security and regulatory compliance across the banking sector, with a special emphasis on enhancing data protection for financial institutions' increasingly complex data ecosystems.
  • Through this partnership, PortX will integrate eXate's Data Protection Platform into its robust IPaaS solution, offering financial institutions a powerful toolset for comprehensive data security and compliance management.
  • The eXate platform sits at the intersection of data privacy, data protection, data residency, and fine-grained access controls, protecting data at rest, data in motion, and data in use.
  • By enforcing data protection effectively, eXate ensures that financial institutions can maintain the highest standards of data security and compliance.

FINRA Fines M1 Finance $850,000 for Violations Regarding Use of Social Media Influencer Program

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월요일, 3월 18, 2024
Social Media, Influencer, Other Professional Services, Legal, Other Communications, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Communications, Business, Accounting, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Digital Marketing, Online, M1 Finance, Letter, Public, Principle, Rulemaking, Social media, Sale, Communication, Acquisition, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, FINRA, Financial adviser

This case arises from FINRA’s targeted exam of firm practices related to the acquisition of customers through social media channels and represents the first formal FINRA Enforcement disciplinary action involving a firm’s supervision of social media influencers.

Key Points: 
  • This case arises from FINRA’s targeted exam of firm practices related to the acquisition of customers through social media channels and represents the first formal FINRA Enforcement disciplinary action involving a firm’s supervision of social media influencers.
  • “As investors increasingly use social media to inform their financial decisions, FINRA’s rules on communicating with the public are especially critical.
  • M1 Finance also provided its influencers with graphics and a “Welcome Guide” that described specific services and features available through M1 Finance that influencers could highlight to make their social media posts more effective.
  • For example, an influencer advertising M1 Finance’s margin lending program stated that customers could “pay [margin loans] back at any given time .