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The Conference Board Appoints Kelly Zimmermann as Chief Events Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Kelly Zimmermann as its Chief Events Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Kelly Zimmermann as its Chief Events Officer.
  • She joins The Conference Board from her most recent position as Managing Director for Bloomberg's Live Experiences business.
  • "We are excited to welcome Kelly to our team as Chief Events Officer," said Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board.
  • "I am thrilled to lead the charge in reimagining how The Conference Board brings together the world's leading business minds," said Kelly Zimmermann.

Bloomberg Government Releases 9th Annual Top-Performing Lobbying Firms Report, Unveiling Insights into Record-Breaking Federal Lobbying Expenditures

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Government today released its annual comprehensive analysis of the top-performing lobbying firms.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Government today released its annual comprehensive analysis of the top-performing lobbying firms.
  • Bloomberg Government's report finds that federal lobbying expenditures reached a record high $4.27 billion in 2023.
  • Bloomberg Government analyzed Lobbying Disclosure Act reports from every firm that was registered with the Senate and House in 2023.
  • "Now in its ninth year, Bloomberg Government's annual analysis of the lobbying industry offers unparalleled insights into the dynamic landscape of lobbying," said Arielle Elliott, president, Bloomberg Government.

United Airlines Names Michelle Freyre to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Michelle Freyre is joining its Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Michelle Freyre is joining its Board of Directors.
  • "Michelle's extensive experience in business and product strategy will make her an excellent addition to our already strong Board of Directors," said United CEO Scott Kirby.
  • "We are excited to welcome Michelle to the Board of Directors and look forward to the valuable insight and experience she will bring to United," said Ted Philip, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Directors at United Airlines and contribute my brand-building experience, global perspectives and passion for serving discerning consumers to such an iconic, transformative and prominent brand," said Michelle Freyre.

ICIS and Base Oil News Announce Partnership to Enhance Market Insights

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Base Oil News , a premier news outlet founded by industry expert Iain Pocock that provides in-depth coverage of the base oils and lubricants market.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Base Oil News , a premier news outlet founded by industry expert Iain Pocock that provides in-depth coverage of the base oils and lubricants market.
  • Through the collaboration, Iain integrates ICIS' extensive content and data resources in Base Oil News market coverage.
  • In return, he contributes market insights to ICIS News , including expert and exclusive analysis of supply and demand dynamics, price margins, and other critical market drivers.
  • "It's a very exciting partnership - where we leverage each other's strengths and provide actionable insights to our customers," said Iain Pocock, Founder of Base Oil News.

ICIS and Base Oil News Announce Partnership to Enhance Market Insights

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Argus Media, Partnership, Bloomberg, ICIS, News, Lubricant, Journalism

LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Base Oil News , a premier news outlet founded by industry expert Iain Pocock that provides in-depth coverage of the base oils and lubricants market.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Base Oil News , a premier news outlet founded by industry expert Iain Pocock that provides in-depth coverage of the base oils and lubricants market.
  • Through the collaboration, Iain integrates ICIS' extensive content and data resources in Base Oil News market coverage.
  • In return, he contributes market insights to ICIS News , including expert and exclusive analysis of supply and demand dynamics, price margins, and other critical market drivers.
  • "It's a very exciting partnership - where we leverage each other's strengths and provide actionable insights to our customers," said Iain Pocock, Founder of Base Oil News.

Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF（3070.HK）Named Best Performer at Bloomberg Businessweek Top Fund Awards 2023

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Recently, HK Dividend ETF was also awarded "Three-Year Yinghua Awards - Greater China ETF" [2] by China Fund News for its outstanding performance in the past three years.

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  • Recently, HK Dividend ETF was also awarded "Three-Year Yinghua Awards - Greater China ETF" [2] by China Fund News for its outstanding performance in the past three years.
  • The HK Dividend ETF is an index-tracking exchange traded fund which aims to track the performance of its Underlying Index, the CSI HK Dividend Index (the "Underlying Index").
  • The Units of the HK Dividend ETF are traded on Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").
  • "We are honored to be the Best Performer in the Equity - ETFs (NAV Total Return 1 year) category this year.

Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF（3070.HK）Named Best Performer at Bloomberg Businessweek Top Fund Awards 2023

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Recently, HK Dividend ETF was also awarded "Three-Year Yinghua Awards - Greater China ETF" [2] by China Fund News for its outstanding performance in the past three years.

Key Points: 
  • Recently, HK Dividend ETF was also awarded "Three-Year Yinghua Awards - Greater China ETF" [2] by China Fund News for its outstanding performance in the past three years.
  • The HK Dividend ETF is an index-tracking exchange traded fund which aims to track the performance of its Underlying Index, the CSI HK Dividend Index (the "Underlying Index").
  • The Units of the HK Dividend ETF are traded on Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").
  • "We are honored to be the Best Performer in the Equity - ETFs (NAV Total Return 1 year) category this year.

Fast Forward Unveils Its Largest-Ever Startup Accelerator Cohort, Supported by Leading Funders

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fast Forward, which brings the tech and nonprofit communities together to deploy tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges, today announced the launch of its 11th annual Startup Accelerator. The 2024 Startup Accelerator cohort is the largest one to date, featuring twelve tech nonprofits.

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  • The 2024 Startup Accelerator saw its most diverse pool of applicants, with a 6x increase in AI-powered nonprofit (APN) solutions.
  • During the program, Fast Forward will equip the selected cohort with seed funding, a tailored curriculum, mentorship, and technical support.
  • Since 2014, Fast Forward has seen its portfolio of 90 tech nonprofits collectively impact over 186M lives and secure $753M in follow-on funding.
  • Fast Forward is set to showcase these solutions in the upcoming months via its Demo Days.

Summit Financial Names Joseph Spada, CFP® its 2023 Leading Financial Advisor

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Financial ("Summit"), a leading architect of advisor success and client satisfaction for over four decades, announced that Joseph Spada, CFP® was named the firm's 2023 Leading Financial Advisor.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Financial ("Summit") , a leading architect of advisor success and client satisfaction for over four decades, announced that Joseph Spada, CFP® was named the firm's 2023 Leading Financial Advisor.
  • This award recognizes Spada as Summit Financial's most productive wealth management advisor, distinguished by its investment, planning and insurance revenue, for a remarkable 26 consecutive years.
  • With more than 80 advisors at Summit Financial, Spada continues to lead the pack.
  • Summit has experienced extraordinary growth in the last five years, strategically adding talent and resources to support the firm's expanding advisor and client base.

Whistleblower Attorneys Offer Detailed Recommendations for DOJ Whistleblower Award Program

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has commenced a "90-day policy sprint" to develop a whistleblower award program.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has commenced a "90-day policy sprint" to develop a whistleblower award program.
  • On March 22, attorneys from the whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (KKC) sent a letter to the DOJ offering detailed recommendations on establishing an effective whistleblower award program .
  • The whistleblower attorneys urge the DOJ to largely model its program off of the Dodd-Frank Act programs at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
  • In announcing the DOJ program , Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that these programs "have proven indispensable " and the attorneys at KKC argue that they provide a clear model for an effective whistleblower award program.