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SICPA acknowledges the Swiss Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) conviction for “organisational deficiencies,” but disagrees with its grounds

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

In the other two countries referred to in the OAG's decision, SICPA was never prosecuted or even informed of any offence.

Key Points: 
  • In the other two countries referred to in the OAG's decision, SICPA was never prosecuted or even informed of any offence.
  • The long-lasting uncertainty in which this procedure had put SICPA motivated the company not to oppose this decision.
  • SICPA regrets that an internal lack of organisation may have led to actions considered by the OAG as unethical.
  • SICPA is also an accredited member of the Banknote Ethics Initiative, which promotes ethical and responsible business practices worldwide.

National Mini Forest Program to kick off with an event in Richmond, BC

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Friday, April 21, 2023

RICHMOND, BC, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to launch the National Mini Forest Pilot program this Earth Day.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, BC, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to launch the National Mini Forest Pilot program this Earth Day.
  • The National Mini Forest Pilot program is led by GCC in collaboration with Dougan & Associates, Canadian Geographic, and Wilder Climate Solutions through the Network of Nature .
  • The program addresses the urgent need for green spaces in urban environments by transforming sites into diverse fast-growing forests.
  • Mini forests are communities of native trees and shrubs planted tightly together in a technique modelled after the Miyawaki Forest method.

Electryon Power Inc. announces interconnection approval for two solar projects, totaling 39.8MWac.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Projects will generate and supply ~100GWh/year of "green" electricity to the Colombian power grid and contribute to Colombia´s decarbonization goals.

Key Points: 
  • The Projects will generate and supply ~100GWh/year of "green" electricity to the Colombian power grid and contribute to Colombia´s decarbonization goals.
  • Finally, Electryon continues to develop its pipeline of utility scale solar PV assets, targeting over 500MWac of new interconnection requests for 2023.
  • "We are pleased to have received interconnection approval for two (2) utility scale solar PV projects.
  • Project "Cartagena H2" is a solar to hydrogen project located in Cartagena, Colombia, with Electryon being the sole originator and developer.

Qualcomm Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 7 Percent

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 7 percent increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 7 percent increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend.
  • The quarterly cash dividend will increase from $0.75 to $0.80 per share of common stock and will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 23, 2023.
  • This dividend increase will raise the annualized dividend payout to $3.20 per share of common stock.
  • Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, said, "We are pleased to announce an increase in our quarterly dividend.

The Wall Street Journal Presents Its Flagship Journal House at MWC Barcelona 2023

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Monday, February 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journal House, The Wall Street Journal’s experiential pop-up activation and thought-leadership hub, will welcome tech leaders from around the world at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona , one of the largest and most influential mobile industry and technology events.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journal House, The Wall Street Journal’s experiential pop-up activation and thought-leadership hub, will welcome tech leaders from around the world at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona , one of the largest and most influential mobile industry and technology events.
  • "Journal House truly represents the power of both The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones brands," said Almar Latour, Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal.
  • Making its inaugural visit to MWC, Journal House offers attendees space and time to connect with peers and catch unscripted interviews with the decision makers at the forefront of tech’s biggest transformations.
  • “Journal House is the living manifestation of The Wall Street Journal, convening unmatched audiences at some of the most prestigious events across the globe,” said Leigh Gilmore, General Manager of Live Journalism for Dow Jones.

SK hynix's Vice Chairman Park Jung-ho Meets with Qualcomm CEO at CES 2023 for Greater Collaboration in Semiconductor Business

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Park, along with SK hynix President and co-CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and other executives, met with Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon on January 4th in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • Park, along with SK hynix President and co-CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and other executives, met with Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon on January 4th in Las Vegas.
  • The leaders' discussions included a wide range of topics such as the broader future industry involving the semiconductor.
  • Qualcomm Technologies, the world's largest provider of application processor for smartphones, has been expanding its business into automotive and consumer, industrial and networking IOT.
  • "The leaders met at the right time when Qualcomm Technologies is expanding its realm of business," SK hynix said.

Ed Morse Automotive Group Donates a Brand-New RAM 1500 Truck to a Purple Heart Recipient at the Armed Forces Bowl Game

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group, teamed up with Santa Claus to randomly pick a name out of a hat of almost 100 Purple Heart Recipients.

Key Points: 
  • Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group, teamed up with Santa Claus to randomly pick a name out of a hat of almost 100 Purple Heart Recipients.
  • He was handed the keys to a 2022 RAM 1500 Rebel truck in hydro blue.
  • Not only was it exciting to watch Air Force win the Armed Forces Bowl, but a true honor to meet so many inspiring veterans," said Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group.
  • The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl was held in December at the Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth and aired on ESPN.

Sony Exhibits at CES® 2023

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will exhibit at CES® 2023, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and online from Thursday, Jan. 5 (PST).

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will exhibit at CES® 2023, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and online from Thursday, Jan. 5 (PST).
  • As an environmental initiative, some of the booth panels are made of "Original Blended Material," a paper material developed by Sony.
  • Sony supports a wide range of production activities to get closer to various communities, from top creators to future creators.
  • A new prototype vehicle will be exhibited from Sony Honda Mobility, whose purpose is to "Move people, through the pursuit of innovation with diverse inspirations"
    For more details, please refer to the dedicated Sony Honda Mobility website.

INX And SICPA Officially Announce Historic Partnership to Help Governments and Central Banks Around the Globe Develop Innovative Sovereign Digital Currency Ecosystems

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD), (INXATS: INX), (OTCQB: INXDF) ("INX"), a broker-dealer and inter-dealer broker - offering the first-ever SEC-regulated digital asset trading platform for both cryptocurrencies and security tokens, announced today that it has officially entered into a strategic partnership with SICPA, a global leader in authentication, revenue realization and secure traceability solutions, to help governments develop innovative and sovereign central bank digital currency ecosystems.

Key Points: 
  • The ground-breaking collaboration creates a joint venture to develop blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions that support monetary sovereignty.
  • The combined team will raise the bar in delivering innovative approaches to key requirements issued by central banks and their ecosystems, like compliance, scalability, cross-border transactions and programmability.
  • Many of the complex and advanced security features developed by SICPA will find application in the development of the CBDC ecosystem.
  • For more about SICPA and its solutions for governments and central banks, visit https://www.sicpa.com/ .

INX And SICPA Officially Announce Historic Partnership to Help Governments and Central Banks Around the Globe Develop Innovative Sovereign Digital Currency Ecosystems

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD), (INXATS: INX), (OTCQB: INXDF) ("INX"), a broker-dealer and inter-dealer broker - offering the first-ever SEC-regulated digital asset trading platform for both cryptocurrencies and security tokens, announced today that it has officially entered into a strategic partnership with SICPA, a global leader in authentication, revenue realization and secure traceability solutions, to help governments develop innovative and sovereign central bank digital currency ecosystems.

Key Points: 
  • The ground-breaking collaboration creates a joint venture to develop blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions that support monetary sovereignty.
  • The combined team will raise the bar in delivering innovative approaches to key requirements issued by central banks and their ecosystems, like compliance, scalability, cross-border transactions and programmability.
  • Many of the complex and advanced security features developed by SICPA will find application in the development of the CBDC ecosystem.
  • For more about SICPA and its solutions for governments and central banks, visit https://www.sicpa.com/ .