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Noah Holdings Wins 'Best Independent Wealth Manager - China' Award for Seventh Year in a Row

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The organization's annual APB Summit in Hong Kong and Singapore caters to a wide audience within the private wealth management community.

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  • The organization's annual APB Summit in Hong Kong and Singapore caters to a wide audience within the private wealth management community.
  • "Chinese wealth manager Noah Holdings continues its offshore expansion, tapping Chinese clients who wants to go global.
  • These results highlighted the Company's strong performance and the trust that clients place in it as private wealth manager.
  • Mr. Yin Zhe, Co-Founder and CEO of Noah, commented "2023 was a tremendous year for Noah and we are honored to receive the "Best Independent Wealth Manager - China" award for the seventh time.

Canada-in-Asia Conferences 2024 Forge Agri-food, Climate Connections in Singapore

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada (UnivCan) concluded a successful Canada-in-Asia Conference 2024 (CIAC2024) in Singapore on February 29, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada (UnivCan) concluded a successful Canada-in-Asia Conference 2024 (CIAC2024) in Singapore on February 29, 2024.
  • With over 460 attendees from across Canada and over 35 cities across the Indo-Pacific region, CIAC2024 focused on two thematic areas: Agri-food (Feb. 26-27) and Climate Solutions (Feb. 27-29).
  • CIAC2024: Climate Solutions convened Asia-based and Canada-based private sector, government, university, and other leaders to connect and learn from each other’s priorities and experiences in climate policy, climate technologies, climate research, and climate finance.
  • Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, delivered the conference’s keynote speech.

BGO Completes First-Ever All-Electric Net Zero Carbon Speculative Industrial Building Development in Ontario for Sun Life

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Fifth Line Business Park features Ontario’s first all-electric Net Zero Carbon speculative industrial property, and three “Net Zero-Carbon Ready” properties developed for anytime conversion to Net Zero

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  • The Fifth Line Business Park features Ontario’s first all-electric Net Zero Carbon speculative industrial property, and three “Net Zero-Carbon Ready” properties developed for anytime conversion to Net Zero
    TORONTO, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BGO has delivered Ontario’s first all-electric net zero carbon speculative industrial building at 6750 Fifth Line in Milton, ON, one of four industrial buildings at Fifth Line Business Park owned by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (”Sun Life”).
  • It has achieved Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Design certification and is also targeting the ZCB Performance certification.
  • “We continue to move intentionally and steadfastly towards meeting our net zero carbon goal by 2050 by taking demonstrable action today and delivering the first net zero carbon speculative industrial building to Ontario,” said Ross Strowger, Managing Partner, BGO.
  • All four buildings feature pioneering environmentally focused specifications that provide tenants with superior energy efficiencies, providing “Net Zero Carbon Ready” for Buildings 1, 3 and 4, along with the “All-Electric Net Zero Carbon” for Building 2.

Brompton Lifeco Split Corp. Announces Preferred Share Distribution Rate

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Since inception on April 18, 2007 to January 31, 2024, Class A shareholders have received cash distributions of $8.36 per Class A Share.

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  • Since inception on April 18, 2007 to January 31, 2024, Class A shareholders have received cash distributions of $8.36 per Class A Share.
  • Class A shareholders have the option to benefit by reinvesting their cash distributions in a distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) which is commission free to participants.
  • Class A shareholders can enroll in the DRIP program by contacting their investment advisor.
  • To exercise this retraction right, shareholders must provide notice to their investment dealer by March 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time).

Canada-in-Asia Conference Arrives in Singapore February 26-29, 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 26-29, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 26-29, 2024.
  • With over 400 participants already registered, our 2024 Canada-in-Asia Conferences event (CIAC2024) will focus on two thematic areas: Agri-food (Feb. 26-27) and Climate Solutions (Feb. 27-29).
  • Over four days at the Pan Pacific Singapore, the conference program will provide networking and inter-disciplinary discussion on some of the most pressing issues in Canada-Asia co-operation, trade, and investment in the agriculture and climate spaces.
  • The Canada-in-Asia Conference is presented with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Independence Life and Annuity; Affirms Credit Ratings of Sun Life Financial and Most of Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.

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  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.
  • These companies are the core insurance subsidiaries of Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) (Ontario, Canada) [NYSE: SLF] (collectively referred to as Sun Life Group).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of SLF.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Chad Krulicki Joins Antenna Group as Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Antenna Group , a global marketing communications agency focused on climate, mobility, real estate, and health, announced today that Chad Krulicki has joined its team as Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director.

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  • Antenna Group , a global marketing communications agency focused on climate, mobility, real estate, and health, announced today that Chad Krulicki has joined its team as Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220587382/en/
    Antenna Group Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director Chad Krulicki (Photo: Business Wire)
    Antenna is the primary resource for world-class brands leading sustainability conversations in the Age of Climate Adoption , providing its clients a range of creative services to elevate their brands and the stories they tell through strategic communications.
  • In this role, Chad will lead Antenna’s creative team and help shape client brands, inspire compelling campaigns, and ensure that the impact of creative products is felt across owned, earned, paid, and social media.
  • “Chad’s colleagues and clients are already being inspired by his creative energy and relentless drive to produce exceptional, award-winning work.”

Women inspiring women. Paving the way for a brighter future.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

This award recognizes exceptional women for their outstanding professional achievements and meaningful contributions across the group benefits and pensions industry over the past year.

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  • This award recognizes exceptional women for their outstanding professional achievements and meaningful contributions across the group benefits and pensions industry over the past year.
  • Sun Life group benefits plans provide health and wellness benefits to approximately three million Canadians and their families.
  • Passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, Marie-Chantal is working to ensure this is reflected in workplace plans from coast-to-coast.
  • Under her leadership, Sun Life's Group Benefits has launched several innovative products that help meet the unique and diverse needs of Canadians.

More than 1 million Canadian seniors approved for Canadian Dental Care Plan to date

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been deemed eligible for dental care coverage, helping to ease financial barriers to accessing dental care.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been deemed eligible for dental care coverage, helping to ease financial barriers to accessing dental care.
  • "One million people have been approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • Since the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, more than one million seniors have been approved for dental care coverage.
  • To improve dental care outcomes, the CDCP will help cover a wide range of dental care services, on the recommendation of a dental care provider.

More than 1 million seniors approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been approved for dental care coverage – including over 400,000 seniors in Ontario.

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  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been approved for dental care coverage – including over 400,000 seniors in Ontario.
  • "More than one million seniors have been approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • – The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister for Seniors
    "Over a million uninsured seniors are approved to join the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • To improve dental care outcomes, the CDCP will help cover a wide range of dental care services, on the recommendation of a dental care provider.