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FactSet Appoints Laurie Hylton to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NORWALK, Conn., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Laurie Hylton to its Board of Directors.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Laurie Hylton to its Board of Directors.
  • Hylton is a highly skilled and experienced senior finance executive with over 30 years of expertise in asset management and public accounting.
  • Hylton was appointed to the Board of Sun Life Financial Inc. in December 2022.
  • “It is an exciting time to join the board of a company that is working to harness the power of generative AI to transform its products,” said Hylton.

Technology Advancement: NEO Battery Expands Production Yield and Capacity with Manufacturing Innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: NBM) (OTCQB: NBMFF)

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  • TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSXV: NBM) (OTCQB: NBMFF)
    Major Process Innovation Improves Silicon Anode Yield, Capacity, and Particle Uniformity
    NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (“NEO” or the “Company”), a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to report technological advancements in NEO Battery’s silicon anode production yield, capacity, and quality through its recent manufacturing innovation.
  • During NBMSiDE® manufacturing, special additives effectively prevent silicon particle clustering or agglomeration by acting as an interparticle buffer layer.
  • By developing similar innovations, NEO Battery Materials aims to become a leader in the silicon anode market by securing price competitiveness through increased production yield and improving particle size uniformity and product quality.
  • This innovation is significant as no additional equipment or process changes are required to improve NEO’s One-Step Production Process.

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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VERO BEACH, Florida, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Vice President of Finance and Controller Gordon Harper as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective March 11, 2024.

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  • VERO BEACH, Florida, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Vice President of Finance and Controller Gordon Harper as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective March 11, 2024.
  • Mr. Harper succeeds James Mountain, who was removed as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.
  • Mr. Harper has served as the Vice President of Finance and Controller for the Company as well as its external manager, ARMOUR Capital Management LP, since 2015.
  • He became a named executive officer of the Company in February 2017.

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Reports Strong Year-Over-Year Performance with Total Investment Income of $76.3 Million, an Increase of 9.6% and Net Investment Income of $34.8 Million
    NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Total investment income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $17.8 million, a decrease of $0.8 million as compared to $18.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and a decrease of $0.8 million as compared to $18.6 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Core investment income1, excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $17.7 million, unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2022 and a decrease of $0.6 million as compared to $18.3 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • The increase in NII in the fourth quarter of 2023 was the result of a one-time expense reimbursement from the Company’s investment adviser.

Dr. Xiang Lingyun Joins NUM as Tenured Economics Professor and PhD Advisor

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.

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  • Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.
  • At NUM, Dr. Xiang will be involved in shaping the next generation of economists and finance professionals.
  • The NUM community warmly welcomes Dr. Xiang, looking forward to the inspiration and innovation he brings to the campus.

Tidepool Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Tidepool, a software company committed to innovations in diabetes management, is thrilled to announce the achievement of SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18.

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  • Tidepool, a software company committed to innovations in diabetes management, is thrilled to announce the achievement of SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18.
  • Achieving this standard with an unqualified opinion serves as third-party industry validation that Tidepool provides enterprise-level security for customers’ data secured in the Tidepool Data Platform.
  • “With this attestation, we are confirming our ongoing commitment to the compliance standards reflected in achieving and maintaining SOC 2 Type II compliance,” says Ben Derr, Lead Security Engineer at Tidepool.
  • An unqualified opinion on an SOC 2 Type II audit report demonstrates to Tidepool’s current and future customers that they manage their data with the highest standard of security and compliance.

VIQ Solutions Receives SOC 2 Type 1 Report in Major Step Forward Toward Full SOC 2 Compliance

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Company's SOC2 Type 1 report was issued by AssuranceLab, an independent and accredited certification body based in Australia, upon successful completion of a formal audit process.

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  • The Company's SOC2 Type 1 report was issued by AssuranceLab, an independent and accredited certification body based in Australia, upon successful completion of a formal audit process.
  • Our SOC 2 Type 1 is a milestone pillar in our security program at VIQ, underlying the advanced and market leading maturity of the security controls of our information security systems.
  • "We are extremely proud to announce our SOC2 certification," said Vahram Sukyas, Chief Technology Officer, VIQ Solutions.
  • Our successful attainment of SOC2 Type 1 criteria and controls has set the groundwork for SOC2 Type 2 certification, which we intend to pursue in 2024.

UBS Private Wealth Management hires William Wright and Matthew Hoffman in New York City

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Private Wealth Advisors William Wright and Matthew Hoffman will be joining the firm in New York City, along with Senior Wealth Strategy Associate Audrey Kaus.

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  • UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Private Wealth Advisors William Wright and Matthew Hoffman will be joining the firm in New York City, along with Senior Wealth Strategy Associate Audrey Kaus.
  • At the conclusion of their respective notice periods, William and Matthew will join the UBS Manhattan Market in New York City.
  • William Wright will join UBS from J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor.
  • Matthew Hoffman will join UBS from J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Private Wealth Advisor.

Christopher McGrath Joins Holborn Corporation as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Holborn Corporation (Holborn), a U.S.-based independent reinsurance broker, announced today that Christopher McGrath has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions.

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  • Holborn Corporation (Holborn), a U.S.-based independent reinsurance broker, announced today that Christopher McGrath has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions.
  • Mr. McGrath will be based in New York City and will report to Stephanie Rabin, SVP and Head of Corporate Strategy.
  • Mr. McGrath will partner with Holborn’s client-facing teams to further ensure that its clients are serviced fully, particularly on matters beyond the reinsurance placement.
  • This will include capital and capital management, rating agency and regulatory matters, client strategies, BOD discussions, and peer/market developments.

Noventiq Appoints Jerry Letter as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Noventiq Holdings PLC (“Noventiq” or “the Company”), a global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services provider, today announced the appointment of Jerry Letter as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development.

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  • Noventiq Holdings PLC (“Noventiq” or “the Company”), a global digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions and services provider, today announced the appointment of Jerry Letter as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development.
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    Jerry Letter, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development, Noventiq (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Letter brings over 25 years of experience across U.S. public markets, corporate finance, and global operations and finance in senior leadership roles, including expertise in capital markets and M&A transactions.
  • Most recently, as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Corner Growth Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: COOL), he has worked closely with Noventiq ahead of its proposed business combination and Nasdaq listing.
  • Mr. Letter also served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Corner Growth Acquisition Corp.