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Firsthand Technology Value Fund Announces Fiscal Year Financial Results, NAV of $0.18 Per Share

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Valuation Committee, which was composed of two directors, adjusted the fair values of the private companies in our portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Valuation Committee, which was composed of two directors, adjusted the fair values of the private companies in our portfolio.
  • Effective September 30, 2023, the Fund has entered into a fee waiver agreement with its investment adviser, Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. (“FCM”).
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Fund reported a total investment income of approximately $0.1 million.
  • After fees and expenses, including the aforementioned fee waiver, the Fund reported net investment income of approximately $1.1 million.

Canada and FCM Invest $655,000 to Support Energy and Cost Saving Efforts in Communities Across Ontario

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Monday, March 25, 2024

This is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to invest in projects to help communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast retrofit their buildings and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Key Points: 
  • This is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are continuing to invest in projects to help communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast retrofit their buildings and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The Community Building Retrofit initiative is part of a $950-million federal investment in FCM's Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and is designed to scale up energy efficiency and lower emissions across Canada.
  • GMF, administered by the FCM, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada and helps local governments switch to sustainable practices faster.
  • That's why we can only welcome, with support from the federal government, GMF's delivery of the Community Buildings Retrofit initiative to enable communities across Canada, including Ontario today, to lower their emissions and improve energy performance.

360 Communities Unveils A Premier Build-to-Rent Townhome Community, Crossroads at Town Center, in Jacksonville, FL

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Crossroads is a joint venture between PCCP, LLC and 360 Communities.

Key Points: 
  • Crossroads is a joint venture between PCCP, LLC and 360 Communities.
  • "We think Crossroads marks a pivotal moment for 360 Communities as we continue to redefine residential living nationwide.
  • Crossroads is the latest addition to 360 Communities' portfolio of build-to-rent communities, including neighborhoods currently leasing in the Jacksonville and Nashville MSAs."
  • 360 Communities emphasizes the advantages of leasing new homes within environments reminiscent of master-planned communities that prioritize healthy living.

Affiliated Advisors Celebrates Its Thirty Year Anniversary

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Affiliated Advisors, a leading advisor service and support platform, announced today that the firm is celebrating its 30th year in business. Founded in 1994 by the visionary financial services executive, Rita Robbins, Affiliated Advisors has evolved and grown through three decades to become an innovative award-winning platform that enables financial advisors to build the practices of their dreams.

Key Points: 
  • Affiliated Advisors has evolved and grown through three decades to become an innovative award-winning platform that enables financial advisors to build the practices of their dreams.
  • Now serving over 50 financial advisory firms, with more than 100 advisors and 60 support staff, Affiliated Advisors is one of the fastest growing OSJs for the second largest independent broker dealer Osaic Wealth.
  • Affiliated Advisors provides a comprehensive suite of business management, compliance, technology, marketing, and investment advisory solutions and services; with direct access to experienced professionals, skilled in helping advisors streamline their workflows.
  • Some of Affiliated Advisors' milestones include:
    1994 – Rita Robbins establishes Affiliated Advisors as a new affiliation model and support platform for financial advisors that has now become one of the most successful ways for advisors to remain independent businesses, yet have a dynamic and comprehensive support platform that provides scale, expertise and a full-suite of solutions.

Global Small Modular Reactors (SMR) Industry Report 2024: By 2050, the Market is Anticipated to Achieve an Annual Value of $3.9 Trillion

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

DUBLIN, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Small Modular Reactors (SMR): Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts 2024-2050" report from Wintergreen Research, Inc has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Small Modular Reactors (SMR): Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts 2024-2050" report from Wintergreen Research, Inc has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) present an alluring prospect in the field of nuclear energy by offering the potential for reusing spent nuclear fuel.
  • This process not only contributes to sustainability but also enhances the efficiency of nuclear waste management.
  • Recycling waste fuel not only minimizes waste volume but also reduces the demand for raw materials, presenting economic and environmental advantages.

Luxor Technology and Bitnomial Launch Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Futures

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SEATTLE and CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxor Technology Corporation ("Luxor") and Bitnomial, Inc. ("Bitnomial") have partnered to launch the first-ever US exchange-traded Hashrate Futures for institutional investors, which are tradable on Binomial's US-based derivatives exchange.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxor Technology Corporation ("Luxor") and Bitnomial, Inc. ("Bitnomial") have partnered to launch the first-ever US exchange-traded Hashrate Futures for institutional investors, which are tradable on Binomial's US-based derivatives exchange.
  • With the 2024 Bitcoin Halving in mind, the Hashrate Futures will be live on Bitnomial's exchange at the end of March 2024.
  • Luxor and Bitnomial designed this product to give miners another tool to hedge their future revenue, while also giving investors access to an exchange-traded derivative tracking Bitcoin mining hashrate.
  • These newly listed Hashrate futures are a key addition to Bitnomial's Bitcoin Product Complex alongside the physical bitcoin futures and options it currently offers.

Broadridge Launches Global Futures and Options Fully Hosted Trading Platform to Expand Derivatives Trading Capabilities

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designed to transform order and execution management capabilities for sell-side institutions, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), announced today the launch of its global Futures and Options Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, expanding its existing derivatives trading capabilities. A top 3 FCM has signed as an anchor client.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designed to transform order and execution management capabilities for sell-side institutions, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), announced today the launch of its global Futures and Options Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform , expanding its existing derivatives trading capabilities.
  • "While existing systems often lack the flexibility required, Broadridge's Futures and Options platform stands out for its modular and flexible deployment capability, addressing industry demands head-on," said Ray Tierney, President of Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions.
  • "We strongly believe this fully hosted solution is a significant step change in order and execution management for the derivatives markets, helping firms simplify and optimize trading."
  • The Broadridge order management technology platform will modernize and simplify trading activities, while driving scale and growth for the listed futures and options marketplace.

First Class Metals PLC Invites Shareholders and Investment Community to Visit Them at Booth 3300 at PDAC 2024 in Toronto, March 3-6

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Monday, February 26, 2024

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2024) - Visit First Class Metals PLC (LSE: FCM) (FSE: WN9) at Booth #3300 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, March 3 to Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2024) - Visit First Class Metals PLC (LSE: FCM) (FSE: WN9) at Booth #3300 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, March 3 to Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Findhelp and Foothold Partner to Support New York State’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program by Integrating Social Care Referral Management to Address Health-Related Social Needs

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Together, these technology platforms will bridge the gap between mental and behavioral health care and social care, making it easier for providers in New York and beyond to support whole-person care.

Key Points: 
  • Together, these technology platforms will bridge the gap between mental and behavioral health care and social care, making it easier for providers in New York and beyond to support whole-person care.
  • FCM’s integration with FindHelp's offerings will ensure an interoperable approach to addressing the Health Related Social Needs of Medicaid beneficiaries.
  • Findhelp has deep experience with successfully supporting 1115 Waiver programs across the country, including in California, Massachusetts, and Indiana.
  • The Findhelp platform enables customers across industries to bring social care to their patients, members, students, constituents, and communities.

Findhelp and Foothold Partner to Support New York State's Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program by Integrating Social Care Referral Management to Address Health-Related Social Needs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Findhelp, the nation's most trusted and widely used closed-loop referral management software company, is proud to announce a new partnership with Foothold Technology, the leading provider of Human Services Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Care Coordination software. Together, these technology platforms will bridge the gap between mental and behavioral health care and social care, making it easier for providers in New York and beyond to support whole person care.

Key Points: 
  • Together, these technology platforms will bridge the gap between mental and behavioral health care and social care, making it easier for providers in New York and beyond to support whole person care.
  • FCM's integration with Findhelp's offerings will ensure an interoperable approach to addressing the health-related social needs of Medicaid beneficiaries.
  • Findhelp has deep experience with successfully supporting 1115 waiver programs across the country, including in California, Massachusetts, and Indiana.
  • The Findhelp platform enables customers across industries to bring social care to their patients, members, students, constituents, and communities.