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Puyi Announces Signing of First Supplementary Agreement to the Strategic Framework Agreement with White Group and Changes to Its Board and Management

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puyi Inc. (NASDAQ: PUYI) (“Puyi” or the “Company”), a leading third-party wealth management services provider in China, today announces the signing of first supplementary agreement (the “Agreement”) with Singapore White Group Pte.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puyi Inc. (NASDAQ: PUYI) (“Puyi” or the “Company”), a leading third-party wealth management services provider in China, today announces the signing of first supplementary agreement (the “Agreement”) with Singapore White Group Pte.
  • Ltd. (“White Group”) to the framework strategic agreement previously disclosed on February 2, 2024.
  • White Group and its partnerships will invest up to US$500 million in Puyi through new share subscriptions.
  • In addition, the directors of the board of Puyi (the “Board”) welcomes Mr. Peh Chin Hua in joining the Board and being appointed as the Chairman of the Board with immediate effect.

FANHUA Announces Supplementary Agreement to Strategic Framework Agreement with White Group and Board Changes

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FANHUA Inc. (“FANHUA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FANH), a leading independent financial services provider in China, today announces the signing of the first supplementary agreement with Singapore White Group Pte.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FANHUA Inc. (“FANHUA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FANH), a leading independent financial services provider in China, today announces the signing of the first supplementary agreement with Singapore White Group Pte.
  • Ltd. (“White Group”) to the framework strategic agreement previously disclosed on February 2, 2024.
  • White Group and its partnerships will invest up to US$500 million in FANHUA.
  • Mr. Peh Chin Hua, Chairman of FANHUA said, “I am glad to join FANHUA as the Chairman of the Board.

Rio Tinto IOC and Government of Canada partner to decarbonize iron ore processing in Labrador West

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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The Government of Canada awarded C$18.1 million from its Low Carbon Economy Fund to Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) to support the decarbonization of iron ore processing at its operations in Labrador West.

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  • The Government of Canada awarded C$18.1 million from its Low Carbon Economy Fund to Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) to support the decarbonization of iron ore processing at its operations in Labrador West.
  • The funding will enable IOC to reduce the amount of heavy fuel oil that is consumed in the production of iron ore pellets and concentrate.
  • Over the lifetime of this project, IOC will see a cumulative reduction of about 2.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • IOC President and Chief Executive Officer Mike McCann said: “Rio Tinto IOC has a plan to decarbonize and continue producing some of the lowest carbon-intensity high-grade iron ore products in the world, right here in Canada.

Westinghouse Welcomes Bulgarian Suppliers to Symposium to Support AP1000® Project Opportunities

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Westinghouse Electric Company welcomed representatives from over 50 companies to its Bulgarian Supplier Symposium this week.

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company welcomed representatives from over 50 companies to its Bulgarian Supplier Symposium this week.
  • The event offered a forum to engage with potential suppliers in support of the two AP1000® reactors selected by Bulgaria for the Kozloduy nuclear site.
  • Ambassador to Bulgaria), Alex Nestor (Chairman of Kozloduy New Built Company), Sean Jones (Westinghouse), and Ivan Mihaylov (CEO of Amcham).
  • Westinghouse was awarded a front-end engineering and design contract with Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild project in June 2023.

Minister Wilkinson Advances Global Cooperation, Resource Security and Sustainable Mining at World's Premier Mining Convention, PDAC 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition.

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  • TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition.
  • Canada is a global leader in sustainable mineral development and mining innovation.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with partners, both nationally and globally, in the development of sustainable minerals and green mining.
  • Also announced $5.4 million in funding to the International Institute of Sustainable Development to support their ongoing role as the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development.

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

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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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.

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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.

Statement from Minister LeBlanc

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:
    The Commission's Final Report found that the threshold to invoke the Emergencies Act was met and that the decision was appropriate.
  • It also contained 56 recommendations to address gaps that were identified and proposed changes that should be made if the Act were ever to be invoked again.
  • The government response released today addresses the recommendations touching on federal jurisdiction and marks a key milestone in advancing the recommendations of the Commission.
  • I thank Justice Rouleau and the Commission for the diligence with which they undertook their mandate, including in elaborating the recommendations to update the Emergencies Act.

Federal Investment for New EV Chargers Across Ontario

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The chargers are expected to be installed by November 2025 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease.

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  • The chargers are expected to be installed by November 2025 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease.
  • To date, federal investments are helping to deploy over 47,000 EV chargers across the country.
  • The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program provides funding to support the installation of EV chargers in multi-use residential buildings, at workplaces, on-street, at public places and where EV fleets are serviced.
  • Over 50 models qualify for the federal iZEV purchase incentive in 2023, which is an 80 percent increase from 2019.

Parliamentary Secretary Marc Serré Opens PDAC 2024 With Investment in Support for International Sustainable Mining

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, participated in the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.

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  • Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, participated in the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.
  • With up to 30,000 individuals in attendance, this is the world's premier annual exploration and mining event.
  • Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships to advance global sustainable mining practices.
  • The GPI aims to support Canada's growing number of international commitments and engagements in the critical minerals space.

GAIM Ops Cayman Explores the State of Alternative Investment Operations with Top Government Officials, Regulatory Agencies, Legal, Fintech and Financial Firm Leaders

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 700 c-suite executives, managing directors, top government officials and senior professionals shaping the alternative investment operations are expected at this year's GAIM Ops Cayman in Grand Cayman to discuss operations, legal issues, security, AI, tech, and due diligence. The curated agenda features keynote speakers and panellists covering timely issues. GAIM Ops Cayman offers a networking app that allows attendees to connect before, during and after the event.

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  • GAIM Ops Cayman offers a networking app that allows attendees to connect before, during and after the event.
  • The Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, André Ebanks is scheduled to deliver the official welcome on April 15th.
  • Minister Ebanks, MP, was given ministerial responsibilities for financial services and commerce following his election to the Cayman Islands House of Parliament in April 2021.
  • "The alternative investment industry continues to evolve and GAIM Ops Cayman is the best place to discuss the future with private capital firms, hedge funds and investors."