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Pragmatic Welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to Pragmatic Park for the Opening of the UK's First 300mm Semiconductor Wafer Manufacturing Facility

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wearables, Mobile Technology, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Technology, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Green Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), HRH, Intelligence, UKIB, Internet of things, Recycling, Pension, Princess Royal, Bank, News, Plaque, Carbon, Simon Little, Water, Ecosystem, Avery Dennison, Multimedia, Silicon, Industrial design

Today, Pragmatic Semiconductor was honoured to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the UK’s first 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication line (fab) at Pragmatic Park in Durham.

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  • Today, Pragmatic Semiconductor was honoured to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to officially open the UK’s first 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication line (fab) at Pragmatic Park in Durham.
  • The advanced manufacturing facility produces chips based on Pragmatic’s innovative and unique flexible integrated circuit technology.
  • HRH The Princess Royal was hosted by David Moore, CEO, Pragmatic Semiconductor, with a tour of the clean room and facilities, followed by an unveiling of a site plaque to mark the occasion.
  • Pragmatic Park has capacity to host up to nine fabrication lines, each capable of producing billions of chips per year.

Nicolet National Bank Hires William Bohn to Lead Wealth Management and Private Client Services

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Nicolet National Bank (“Nicolet”), the operating entity of bank holding company Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC), today announced the hiring of William Bohn as Executive Vice President, Wealth Management, Private Client and Trust Services.

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  • Nicolet National Bank (“Nicolet”), the operating entity of bank holding company Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC), today announced the hiring of William Bohn as Executive Vice President, Wealth Management, Private Client and Trust Services.
  • He will report directly to Mike Daniels, Chairman, President, and CEO, overseeing Wealth Management, Retirement Plan Services, Private Client Services, and Trust and Investment Management.
  • “He brings leadership expertise to a Wealth and Private Client team that is growing quickly and will continue to be a key strategic focus at Nicolet.
  • He has successfully led numerous teams, including Wealth Management, Private Client Services, Retirement Plans, and Trust and Investment Services.

TD Bank Unveils TD Complete Checking and TD Early Pay, Simplifying Customers' Banking Experiences

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Ageing, Pension, ATM

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® , today announced the launch of TD Complete Checking , a new product that’s designed to help simplify and modernize the checking experience.

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  • TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® , today announced the launch of TD Complete Checking , a new product that’s designed to help simplify and modernize the checking experience.
  • Additionally, TD has introduced TD Early Pay , a feature that lets customers receive their eligible direct deposits up to two business days early.
  • “TD Complete Checking and TD Early Pay represent a significant milestone in TD’s journey to redefine everyday banking.
  • TD Complete Checking and TD Early Pay are the latest in a series of customer-centric enhancements by TD Bank, including the launch of TD Essential Banking in 2021, which provided a low-cost, no overdraft-fee deposit account.

The Standard Hires James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt as Regional Vice Presidents in Retirement Plans

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Fintech, Insurance, Human Resources, The Standard, St. Bonaventure University, Pension, Standard, Villanova University, Multimedia, Knowledge, Davi, Saint Louis University, FINRA, Financial adviser

The Standard welcomes three new regional vice presidents in Retirement Plans — James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt.

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  • The Standard welcomes three new regional vice presidents in Retirement Plans — James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt.
  • Each has in-depth knowledge of the retirement plans industry and embodies the company’s customer-centric values.
  • He has 30 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles as regional director, managing director and sales consultant.
  • “Lauren, James and Mathew each demonstrate our company’s commitment to building and nurturing relationships as well as doing what matters for our customers,” said Jason Burlie, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard.

Avangrid Receives Eddy Award for Student Loan Debt Repayment Program

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Human Resources, Finance, Alternative Energy, Energy, Professional Services, Acqui-hiring, Education, Pension, AGR, Investment

“Student loan debt surpasses all other categories of consumer debt, besides mortgages, in the United States,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.

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  • “Student loan debt surpasses all other categories of consumer debt, besides mortgages, in the United States,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • To receive an Eddy Award for our Student Loan Debt Repayment Program confirms our belief that our benefits are setting a new standard for employee programs and care.”
    Pension & Investment’s annual Eddy Awards recognizes best practices in offering investment and financial education to defined contribution plan participants.
  • Avangrid was one of the first energy companies in the United States to have a student loan debt repayment program.
  • “A program like this tells me that Avangrid cares about its employees by helping them focus on total wellbeing, including financial wellness,” said Jordan Noll-Lamantia, manager of Talent Acquisition at Avangrid and a participant in Avangrid’s Student Loan Debt Repayment Program.

Strong result for Futur 2023

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, SFM, Pension, Annual report, Investment, Management

Futur today published the annual report for 2023 and presents a strong result of SEK 316 million (+22 percent compared to 2022) driven by assets under management of SEK 193 billion (+15 percent compared to 2022) from c.310,000 policies.

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  • Futur today published the annual report for 2023 and presents a strong result of SEK 316 million (+22 percent compared to 2022) driven by assets under management of SEK 193 billion (+15 percent compared to 2022) from c.310,000 policies.
  • We are proud and thankful for the trust that more than 20,000 new customers gave us in 2023," says Torgny Johansson, CEO of Futur.
  • "Futur is built on strong relationships with customers and partners and it is gratifying that more and more choose Futur while giving us high marks," continues Torgny Johansson.
  • During 2024, several investments will be made to develop the customer experience and further simplify for customers and partners.

Unifor ratifies agreement with CN Autoport

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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HALIFAX, NS, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members at CN Autoport have ratified a three-year collective agreement, ending a 37-day strike at the transshipment facility in Eastern Passage, N.S.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members at CN Autoport have ratified a three-year collective agreement, ending a 37-day strike at the transshipment facility in Eastern Passage, N.S.
  • They have shown courage and dignity in standing up to the bully tactics of CN Autoport.
  • And CN can be guaranteed that Unifor will not rest until we achieve anti-scab legislation in every province across Canada."
  • "This agreement marks a solid step forward for Autoport workers," said Cory Will, President of Unifor Local 100.

Hamilton Lane Announces Senior Promotions, Recognizing Largest Group of Managing Directors in Firm History

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In addition, Hamilton Lane announced the appointment of Kate Reilly to the new role of Chief Operating Officer of Client Solutions Operations.

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  • In addition, Hamilton Lane announced the appointment of Kate Reilly to the new role of Chief Operating Officer of Client Solutions Operations.
  • Erik Hirsch, Co-CEO, commented: "At Hamilton Lane, we believe that when you create a strong culture focused on growth, excellence and collaboration, everyone benefits.
  • These developments take place as the firm continues to strategically grow its global platform and client base around the world.
  • Today, Hamilton Lane offers a suite of diversified private markets products and solutions serving more than 1,800 clients across institutional and private wealth channels globally.

Noble Hires James Stewart as Director of Treasury

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") is pleased to announce the addition of James Stewart as Director of Treasury.

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  • ATLANTA, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") is pleased to announce the addition of James Stewart as Director of Treasury.
  • Mr. Stewart joins Noble from Carter's, where he was responsible for overseeing daily banking activities and enhancing operational value through technology and process controls.
  • Previously, he was with Inspire Brands for twelve years, managing the treasury function and contributing to the firm's strategic financial management.
  • Mr. Stewart earned a BS from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Kennesaw State University.

Griffin Wheel workers strike over pension plans and forced overtime

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
MB, Social justice, Pension, Interface (computing), Negotiation, Face, Griffin, Private sector, Nursing

They got this employer through the pandemic working long gruelling days and they deserve a good pension and respect for their hard work," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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  • They got this employer through the pandemic working long gruelling days and they deserve a good pension and respect for their hard work," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Members took strike action after the company announced it wanted to go from a Defined Benefit pension plan to a lesser Defined Contribution pension plan or eliminate it completely.
  • The company also wants to take away seniority rights and members are forced to work overtime shifts at Griffin Wheel three times a week, creating a severe lack of work-life balance.
  • The 181 members, represented by Local 144, work in melting and processing at Griffin Wheel.