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AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a- (Excellent) of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia) remain unchanged following its intermediate parent, Hollard Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (HHA), having acquired Commonwealth Insurance Limited (CIL).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a- (Excellent) of The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (HIC) (Australia) remain unchanged following its intermediate parent, Hollard Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (HHA), having acquired Commonwealth Insurance Limited (CIL).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Performance Assessments, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry.

China Matters' Feature: How Does Basketball Shape Dongguan's Sports Culture?

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
National League, Asian Games, CBA, Education, Sport

The long-time development of the sport has made Dongguan a extremely competitive basketball city in National League.

Key Points: 
  • The long-time development of the sport has made Dongguan a extremely competitive basketball city in National League.
  • The city has won CBA championship for 11 times, with a couple of first-class basketball players being born and taking off here.
  • The local schools take basketball education seriously, and many children start learning at an early age with basketball camps.
  • Jayhas been deeply overwhelmed bylocal people's Dongguan's enthusiasmfor basketball, which helps to shape the city's sports culture.

China Matters' Feature: How Does Basketball Shape Dongguan's Sports Culture?

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
National League, Asian Games, CBA, Education, Sport

The long-time development of the sport has made Dongguan a extremely competitive basketball city in National League.

Key Points: 
  • The long-time development of the sport has made Dongguan a extremely competitive basketball city in National League.
  • The city has won CBA championship for 11 times, with a couple of first-class basketball players being born and taking off here.
  • The local schools take basketball education seriously, and many children start learning at an early age with basketball camps.
  • Jayhas been deeply overwhelmed bylocal people's Dongguan's enthusiasmfor basketball, which helps to shape the city's sports culture.

The Vistria Group, Century Equity Partners and Flores & Associates Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vistria Group announced an investment in Flores & Associates LLC (Flores or the "company"), a leading provider of benefit technology solutions and administrative services to employers throughout the United States. As part of the transaction, Century Equity Partners and The Vistria Group will each hold equal ownership in the Company and continue to back the current management team, led by Gary Trainor and Jody Oliver. This transaction represents the ninth investment from Vistria Fund IV, a $2.68 billion fund, and the second financial services investment this year, following The Vistria Group's investment in The Mather Group six months ago.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to work with Jody, Gary, Century and the rest of the Flores team.
  • "We look forward to working with The Vistria Group team while continuing our partnership with Century.
  • The Vistria Group's involvement along with continued support from Century Equity Partners will provide Flores with a capital structure from which to grow, both organically and through further M&A in the space.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP acted as legal counsel to The Vistria Group; Foley and Lardner LLP acted as legal counsel to Flores & Associates and Century Equity Partners.

70% of Security/IT Professionals Say They are Overwhelmed by the Complexity of their Authentication Systems

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Online Privacy, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Cloud, HIPAA, Gaps, Risk, AD, FIDO, Organization, Public sector, Compliance, Health, View, Pressure, CBA, Business, Investment, IAM, TPM, OTP, MFA, Ecosystem, Microsoft Windows, Insurance, Fortune 500, Friction, YubiKey, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27002, Linux, MacOS, SOX, Public relations, Online gambling

According to Bassam Al-Khalidi, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Axiad, Organizations today are grappling with a complex mix of systems and requirements, resulting in a siloed approach to authentication.

Key Points: 
  • According to Bassam Al-Khalidi, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Axiad, Organizations today are grappling with a complex mix of systems and requirements, resulting in a siloed approach to authentication.
  • To enhance your security posture and optimize protection, you need to tame that internal complexity and take a holistic approach to authentication.
  • It rarely makes sense to replace all of these disparate systems, but that puts pressure on security/IT professionals to manage the risks caused by interoperability issues and authentication inconsistencies.
  • Magnify this complexity by similar challenges across identity types, authentication methods, operating systems and compliance regulations, and its clear why so many executives are overwhelmed.

Banks in Canada pledge support for urgent Hurricane Fiona relief efforts

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Several banks are also encouraging employees to donate through online portals and highlighting the donation matching program announced by the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Several banks are also encouraging employees to donate through online portals and highlighting the donation matching program announced by the Government of Canada.
  • Banks have long supported humanitarian and emergency relief appeals in Canada and internationally to help those affected by extreme weather, health emergencies and humanitarian crises.
  • "The devastating path of Hurricane Fiona left a terrible mark on a huge area of Eastern Canada and our thoughts are with the families and communities impacted by the storm.
  • The Canadian Bankers Association is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada's economic growth and prosperity.

FANDUEL GROUP AND WNBA ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and FanDuel announced a multiyear partnership extension today, making FanDuel an Official Sportsbook Partner and Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA. The extension arrives five years after FanDuel initially partnered with the WNBA, which marked the company's first partnership with a women's professional sports league and the first major fantasy operator to launch a WNBA game.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and FanDuel announced a multiyear partnership extension today, making FanDuel an Official Sportsbook Partner and Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA.
  • As part of the multiyear agreement, FanDuel becomes an Official Sportsbook Partner and continues to be an Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA, operating the Official Daily Fantasy Game of the WNBA.
  • In addition, FanDuel and the WNBA will collaborate on responsible gaming and best-in-class practices to protect the integrity of WNBA games.
  • "FanDuel has made a concerted effort to support sports equity," said Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel Group.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Wins Unprecedented Victory in Teamsters Local 710 UPS PVD Arbitration

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an historic and long-awaited decision, arbitrator Gil Vernon has ruled in favor of Teamsters Local 710 in its 2017 protest against UPS's use of Personal Vehicle Drivers (PVDs) without first bargaining over their wages and other terms and conditions of employment. Lead counsel for the union was John Bielski of Willig, Williams & Davidson.

Key Points: 
  • In 2017, UPS informed Local 710 that it intended to use PVDs in the upcoming peak season.
  • In addition to the requirement to bargain over PVDs, the arbitrator also ordered UPS to provide Local 710 with comprehensive information on PVD hires.
  • Teamsters Local 710 represents more than 6,500 UPS members at 46 locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.
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    About Willig, Williams & Davidson Willig, Williams & Davidson ( http://www.wwdlaw.com ) is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States.

Banks in Canada pledge support for flood relief efforts in Pakistan

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Friday, September 2, 2022
Twitter, Weather, Association, CBA, Pakistanis, Human, Canadian Bankers Association

Banks in Canada have long supported humanitarian and emergency relief appeals in Canada and internationally to help those affected by extreme weather, health crises and conflicts.

Key Points: 
  • Banks in Canada have long supported humanitarian and emergency relief appeals in Canada and internationally to help those affected by extreme weather, health crises and conflicts.
  • Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, the millions displaced in flood-hit areas of Pakistan, and all Pakistani Canadians affected by the disaster.
  • Donations received through this campaign will assist with providing on-the-ground emergency relief for families in need and long-term recovery efforts.
  • The Canadian Bankers Association is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada's economic growth and prosperity.

WNBA TOP SHOT TO CELEBRATE ICONIC CAREERS OF LIVING LEGENDS SUE BIRD AND SYLVIA FOWLES

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Sylvia Fowles will serve as the face of the upcoming Metallic Gold Limited Edition set, the Premier Rare Set for both WNBA and NBA Top Shot products.

Key Points: 
  • Sylvia Fowles will serve as the face of the upcoming Metallic Gold Limited Edition set, the Premier Rare Set for both WNBA and NBA Top Shot products.
  • Soon after, WNBA Top Shot will release Sue Bird's Game Recognize Game pack, a first of its kind collection for WNBA Top Shot.
  • It's incredible that WNBA Top Shot is helping bring our league and players to the forefront in a new space," said Sylvia Fowles.
  • To commemorate two of the best to do it, WNBA Top Shot will be releasing two packs highlighting Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird.