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MissionSquare Retirement Announces Retirement of Chief Investment Officer Wayne Wicker Following Distinguished Financial Services Career

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Washington D.C., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement , a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial well-being, today announces the retirement of Wayne Wicker, the company’s highly respected Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

Key Points: 
  • Washington D.C., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement , a staunch advocate of retirement security and financial well-being, today announces the retirement of Wayne Wicker, the company’s highly respected Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
  • Karen Chong-Wulff , CFA, CAIA, Head of Fixed Income for MissionSquare Retirement, will succeed Wicker as Acting CIO, effective April 5, 2024, in accordance with the company’s succession plan.
  • “MissionSquare Retirement is grateful for Wayne’s twenty years of service to the company, and we wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement,” said Deanna J. Santana, Acting CEO & President at MissionSquare Retirement.
  • Prior to joining MissionSquare Retirement in July 2007, Chong-Wulff held senior positions at DuPont Capital Management and Morley Capital Management.

ASSP takes position opposing exploitative child labor

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.
  • “There has been a focus to loosen U.S. child labor laws to help industry combat labor shortages,” Thornton said.
  • With its child labor position set, ASSP will now pursue next steps that include:
    Publishing articles and hosting webinars to educate the occupational safety and health community.
  • Working with other occupational safety and health organizations to help prohibit exploitative child labor.

C.K. McWhorter Endows Gulfstream Aerospace with Prestigious McWhorter Family Trust Warrant for Excellence in Sustainable Luxury Aviation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Gulfstream Aerospace, Partnership, ESG, History, Aviation, Social responsibility, Trust, Investment, General Dynamics, Airline

Incorporating Gulfstream into the McWhorter Family Trust’s Portfolio:

Key Points: 
  • Incorporating Gulfstream into the McWhorter Family Trust’s Portfolio:
    The McWhorter Family Trust’s decision to integrate Gulfstream Aerospace into its portfolio signifies a deliberate enhancement of the Trust's investment in luxury and technological excellence.
  • “Bestowing the McWhorter Family Trust Warrant upon Gulfstream Aerospace reaffirms our commitment to recognizing and investing in brands that epitomize excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.
  • The inclusion of Gulfstream Aerospace into the McWhorter Family Trust’s portfolio of luxury assets marks a milestone in the celebration of excellence in aviation.
  • Together, Gulfstream and the McWhorter Family Trust embark on a journey to redefine the parameters of luxury aviation, guided by a commitment to excellence and a sustainable future.

AMPURE, Formerly Webasto Charging Systems, and Transom Capital Group: Pioneering the Future of Electric Vehicle and Industrial Charging

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
EV, CPO, ESG, Acquisition, Software, OEM, Ecosystem, Airport, Webasto, Transom, Kirkland & Ellis, Financial services

Webasto Charging Solutions is a leading provider of electric vehicle and industrial charging products and services.

Key Points: 
  • Webasto Charging Solutions is a leading provider of electric vehicle and industrial charging products and services.
  • Transom is acquiring a majority stake in the business and Webasto will remain a minority shareholder.
  • Ampure has an unwavering commitment to accelerating the transition to electromobility by defining the landscape of innovative and reliable charging for electric and industrial vehicles.
  • Transom Capital Group’s strategic investment underscores its steadfast confidence in Ampure to generate substantial value in the expanding electric vehicle charging ecosystem.

Notified Extends Partnership with Canadian Investor Relations Institute; Affirming Commitment to Advancing Technology in IR

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Organization, Conference, Learning, Communication, Partnership, ESG, AB, Artificial intelligence, CPIR, AI, CIRI, Sustainability, Marketing

NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notified , a globally trusted technology partner for public relations, investor relations, and marketing professionals, today announced that it has renewed its national strategic partnership with the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notified , a globally trusted technology partner for public relations, investor relations, and marketing professionals, today announced that it has renewed its national strategic partnership with the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI).
  • The partnership, originally established in May of 2023, represents Notified’s ongoing commitment to the Investor Relations (IR) community and to driving innovation using emerging technology.
  • The organizations will collaborate on new educational initiatives and content that will directly benefit CIRI members and elevate the IR profession across Canada and abroad.
  • Notified will participate in the upcoming CIRI Annual Investor Relations Conference from June 2-4, 2024 – taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, AB.

Gentherm Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature management systems, today published its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry and a leader in medical patient temperature management systems, today published its 2023 Sustainability Report.
  • The 2023 Sustainability Report highlights Gentherm’s key areas of focus: People, Planet and Places, and provides updates on previously established environmental performance metrics.
  • “Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is at the core of Gentherm’s strategy, driving success and creating long term value for our employees, customers, communities and other stakeholders,” said Phil Eyler, President and CEO of Gentherm.
  • “As we continue on our sustainability journey, and progress toward our goal of a 59% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, I am confident that we will remain steadfast in our mission to foster a greener and more sustainable future.”
    Highlights from the report include:
    The full report can be found on the Company’s website:

Restaurant Technologies Breaks Another Sustainability Record

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant Technologies broke its own sustainability record by recycling and converting more than 314 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) into renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2023, breaking the record set in 2022 by 25 million pounds.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant Technologies broke its own sustainability record by recycling and converting more than 314 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) into renewable diesel or biodiesel in 2023, breaking the record set in 2022 by 25 million pounds.
  • With the support of renewable energy partners such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group , Restaurant Technologies converts 100% of UCO collected into renewable diesel or biodiesel.
  • “Sustainability is at the core of Restaurant Technologies, and creating a better world for all of us to live in is a foundational part of our values,” said Diana Geseking , General Counsel and Chair of Restaurant Technologies’ ESG Committee.
  • To learn more about Restaurant Technologies, its 2022 ESG report or 2023 ESG update , and how it supports customers in their pursuit of a more sustainable business, visit rti-inc.com/sustainability .

Australia’s private capital industry grew by 33 per cent in 18 months, reaching A$139 billion

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Research, Pressure, Growth, ESG, GP, LP record, AUM, Ecosystem, UN, Cryptocurrency

Australian private capital assets under management (AUM) reached A$139 billion as of June 2023, up 33 per cent from 18 months prior.

Key Points: 
  • Australian private capital assets under management (AUM) reached A$139 billion as of June 2023, up 33 per cent from 18 months prior.
  • Private equity and venture capital (VC) have a combined AUM of A$65.5 billion, as of June 2023, which is 30 per cent higher than in December 2021.
  • Preqin data shows that private capital AUM climbed to A$139 billion by 30 June 2023, from A$104.5 billion at 31 December 2021.
  • While 2021 and 2022 offered more buoyant conditions, the long-term comparison is important given private capital is patient capital.

C.K. McWhorter Endows Vacheron Constantin With Prestigious McWhorter Family Trust Warrant Of Excellence, Celebrating Timeless Elegance and Luxury

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Sunday, March 31, 2024
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McWhorter & McWhorter Family Trust announce its strategic collaboration with Vacheron, an epitome of luxury watchmaking and the world's oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation.

Key Points: 
  • McWhorter & McWhorter Family Trust announce its strategic collaboration with Vacheron, an epitome of luxury watchmaking and the world's oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation.
  • Vacheron's Integration into the McWhorter Family Trust’s Luxury Portfolio:
    The induction of Vacheron Constantin into the McWhorter Family Trust’s portfolio marks a significant extension of the Trust’s commitment to investing in luxury assets that offer not only financial prosperity but also hold profound cultural and historical importance.
  • McWhorter announces this pivotal engagement with Vacheron Constantin, underscoring a vision for extraordinary, long-lasting investments.
  • As the McWhorter Family Trust forges ahead in its mission to curate a distinguished collection of luxury assets, Vacheron Constantin emerges as a beacon of timeless elegance, masterful craftsmanship, and visionary innovation.

Discovery Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Solar energy, Silver, Project, Environmental issues, ESG, Metal, News, Acquisition, Feasibility study, Public expenditure, Measurement, Mineral, Front-end engineering, TSX, OTCQX, Water, PFS, LOM, Oxide, Change, Economics, Engineering, NPV

TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 (“Q4 2023” and “2023”, respectively).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 (“Q4 2023” and “2023”, respectively).
  • Tony Makuch, CEO, commented: “Over the last year, our teams in Mexico and Canada have done an outstanding job advancing Cordero.
  • “The excellent work of our people culminated in the release of our Feasibility Study results a few weeks ago.
  • FEASIBILITY STUDY METALLURGICAL TEST PROGRAM:
    On October 26, 2023, positive results were released from the Feasibility Study metallurgical test program.