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OWIT Global Partners with Canopius USA to Manage Its Growing Need to Ingest, Cleanse and Transform Its Incoming Program Data with BDX-Central

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The insurer told OWIT it needed a solution designed to meet the challenges of processing bordereaux data: to consume, cleanse, transform and load incoming MGA and TPA bordereaux data to arrange downstream systems.

Key Points: 
  • The insurer told OWIT it needed a solution designed to meet the challenges of processing bordereaux data: to consume, cleanse, transform and load incoming MGA and TPA bordereaux data to arrange downstream systems.
  • OWIT will work with Canopius USA to springboard its processing, and the insurer will then leverage OWITs no-code environment to manage its onboarding and data files without vendor dependency.
  • The OWIT team has spent the past few months working with Canopius USA on evaluating its bordereaux needs.
  • As part of global specialty insurer Canopius Group, Canopius USA is comprised of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. (CUSI) and Canopius Underwriting Agency, Inc. (CUAI).

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting and CONSILIUM partner to support internal auditors in French-speaking regions of Africa

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Today, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting announced that it has partnered with CONSILIUM to deliver its award-winning TeamMate global expert solutions in the French-speaking regions of Africa.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting announced that it has partnered with CONSILIUM to deliver its award-winning TeamMate global expert solutions in the French-speaking regions of Africa.
  • This partnership will help French-speaking internal audit professionals in Africa stay aligned with auditing standards while benefiting from digital transformation and latest in internal audit solutions.
  • We look forward to working together as we continue to help internal audit professionals in Africa embrace digital transformation, said Robert Pemble, Director, EMEA, Wolters Kluwer TeamMate.
  • Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.

CentroMotion Announces Appointment of Scott Ertl as Chief Operations Officer

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

CentroMotion, a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered components and systems for the industrial and transportation markets, today announced the appointment of Scott Ertl as Chief Operations Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CentroMotion, a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered components and systems for the industrial and transportation markets, today announced the appointment of Scott Ertl as Chief Operations Officer.
  • In his new role at CentroMotion, Ertl will play an integral role in driving improvements within global manufacturing operations, emphasizing associate safety, customer quality and delivery, and operational excellence.
  • Ertl has served in numerous senior leadership roles during his more than 25-year career in operations and joins CentroMotion from Milwaukee Tool where he spent nine years serving in various senior leadership roles, most recently as Executive Vice PresidentGlobal Operations and Distribution.
  • Beyond operations leadership roles, Ertl has also led Customer Technical Services, Strategic Planning and Strategy Deployment, IT and Project Management Office.

Latest COVID-19 Variant Scrambles Business Plans and Stresses Internal Communications Capabilities and the Importance of Digital Workplaces

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

There was a 194% increase in user traffic in the computer/technology industry, 105% increase in retail/wholesale, 85% increase in healthcare, and 69% increase in business services.

Key Points: 
  • There was a 194% increase in user traffic in the computer/technology industry, 105% increase in retail/wholesale, 85% increase in healthcare, and 69% increase in business services.
  • The number of active monthly users increased by 45% for companies with over 5,000 employees and 34% overall.
  • Virtual meeting and messaging applications help but they do not offer the holistic experience of a digital workplace, said Mike Gaburo, CEO of Igloo Software.
  • All Igloo Software solutions are 100% cloud-based, mobile-enabled, and integrate with the leading enterprise systems and cloud apps your business relies on.

Crossfuze Formalizes Employee-Centric Culture with FamilyFirst Benefits Program

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Crossfuze announces new and refreshed employee benefits for 2022 as part of their broader commitment to put employees first.

Key Points: 
  • Crossfuze announces new and refreshed employee benefits for 2022 as part of their broader commitment to put employees first.
  • These benefits, known as the FamilyFirst Benefits Program, are designed to formalize and expand upon the already employee-centric workplace culture.
  • With FamilyFirst, were showing that we dont just say we care about our people, said Steve Griffiths, COO.
  • Specifically, Crossfuze developed the benefits around six principles:
    We think long-term with investments in training, healthcare, and retirement programs
    The policies formalized through the FamilyFirst program underscore the companys commitment to helping employees make work and life integrate effectively.

Qontigo Adds ESG Risk Data Leader RepRisk to Growing Sustainability Partner Ecosystem

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Qontigo, a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions has entered into a partnership with RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science.

Key Points: 
  • Qontigo, a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions has entered into a partnership with RepRisk, a pioneer and leader in ESG data science.
  • Under this new partnership, Qontigo will enable solutions and access to RepRisk ESG risk data via Axioma portfolio analytics and risk models, and build indices under its STOXX family of brands.
  • At Qontigo, we focus on collaborating with best-in-class data providers and RepRisk is yet another well-respected, important partner for us as we continue to grow our ESG data ecosystem.
  • RepRisk complements our existing set of ESG data providers and ultimately gives our clients even more flexibility and choice.

5 Tips to Get the Best Business Account for International Payments - DNBC Financial Group

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220119005067/en/
    DNBCnet App offers one-touch international payment at your fingertips (Photo: Business Wire)
    To help you make a wise decision, DNBC Financial Group experts have created the top 5 tips to get the best business account for international payments.
  • The common thought is that your current bank is the safest and the best to transfer your money overseas.
  • Have your invoices paid into this account, send and receive all business payments from this account, pay your employees, to make accounting easy.
  • If any of these transactions are international, a DNBC business account can save on currency conversion fees.

Fairway Capital Management Launches Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Fairway Capital Management www.fairwaycapm.com (Fairway), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced the launch of Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the Fund), a closed-end fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 40 Act).

Key Points: 
  • Fairway Capital Management www.fairwaycapm.com (Fairway), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced the launch of Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the Fund), a closed-end fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 40 Act).
  • As a 40 Act fund, Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund will offer greater flexibility than a traditional, institutionally-oriented private equity investment vehicle.
  • The Fairway team includes veteran private equity professionals with total collective experience of 100+ years and deep relationships with many leading private equity and venture capital General Partners.
  • Fairway Capital Management is an investment manager focused on private equity and venture capital investments, headquartered in Chicago.

Integrity Solutions Launches “Mental Selling” Sales Podcast for 2022

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Integrity Solutions, the longtime leader in sales performance, training and coaching, announces the launch of Mental Selling, a sales performance podcast that focuses on the emotional and psychological drivers of sales and service success.

Key Points: 
  • Integrity Solutions, the longtime leader in sales performance, training and coaching, announces the launch of Mental Selling, a sales performance podcast that focuses on the emotional and psychological drivers of sales and service success.
  • Mental Selling kicked off with special guest Mike Fisher, Chief Sales Officer at Sales Bullpen and a longtime Master Facilitator for Integrity Solutions, discussing how beliefs about and view of selling ultimately shapes sales success.
  • Visit the Integrity Solutions website for more details and quick links to previous and current Mental Selling Podcast episodes.
  • As performance experts, Integrity Solutions equips sales teams to rise up and achieve their full potential by building trusted customer relationships grounded in integrity.

Hipgnosis Song Management Acquires Kenny Chesney’s Music Catalogue

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

This is the first acquisition made by Hipgnosis Song Management since its recently announced partnership with Blackstone to acquire music rights and manage catalogues.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first acquisition made by Hipgnosis Song Management since its recently announced partnership with Blackstone to acquire music rights and manage catalogues.
  • Merck Mercuriadis, Founder of Hipgnosis Song Management, said: Kenny Chesney is one of the truly great American artists.
  • About Hipgnosis Song Management Ltd:
    Hipgnosis Song Management Ltd, formerly The Family (Music) Ltd is the Investment Advisor for Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd (SONG) and Hipgnosis Songs Capital ICAV.
  • The Investment Adviser has assembled an Advisory Board of highly successful music industry experts which include award winning members of the artist, songwriter, publishing, legal, financial, recorded music and music management communities, all with in-depth knowledge of music publishing.