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Government of Canada response to OPC Report on 2020 Cyber Attacks

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Government of Canada welcomes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) report of findings on the 2020 cyber attacks against the Government of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada welcomes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's (OPC) report of findings on the 2020 cyber attacks against the Government of Canada.
  • In August 2020, the government quickly responded to cyber attacks made against Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) GCKey service and the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Authentication Management System/Credential Management System.
  • For example, the Government of Canada has proactively implemented multi-factor authentication for key online services and updated the Government of Canada Cyber Security Event Management Plan to help strengthen and coordinate efforts to prevent and respond to cyber incidents impacting the Government of Canada and its systems.
  • The Government of Canada takes the privacy rights of Canadians seriously and is continuously adopting measures to safeguard their personal information held by government institutions.

CanadaHelps Achieves Major Milestone, Surpassing $3 Billion Raised in Support of Canadian Charities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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“This milestone is a true testament of our decades-long investment to make online giving seamless and connect Canadians with their favourite charities.

Key Points: 
  • “This milestone is a true testament of our decades-long investment to make online giving seamless and connect Canadians with their favourite charities.
  • It also highlights the critical role charities across Canada and around the world play in our communities.
  • “More than 30,000 charities rely on CanadaHelps for accessible and affordable fundraising technology to raise critical funds for their cause,” said Chang.
  • “As a leader in Canada’s charitable sector, CanadaHelps facilitates nearly half a billion dollars in donations each year from close to one million Canadians.

Charles River Associates (CRA) to Host Fourth-Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Conference Call on February 29

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that the company will webcast its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results conference call on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial, and management consulting services , today announced that the company will webcast its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results conference call on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The conference call will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Maleh , Chief Financial Officer Daniel Mahoney and Chief Corporate Development Officer Chad Holmes .
  • Prior to the call, CRA will post the press release announcing its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results and supplemental financial information, including prepared CFO remarks, on the “ Investor Relations ” section of its website.
  • An archived version of the webcast, press release, and financial information will be available on CRA’s website for one year.

Kratos Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.12 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $0.08 for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.12 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $0.08 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 Revenues of $273.8 million increased $24.5 million, reflecting 9.8 percent and 7.3 percent organic growth, respectively, from fourth quarter 2022 Revenues of $249.3 million.
  • KUS’s Operating Income was $1.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • KUS’s Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $4.0 million, compared to fourth quarter 2022 KUS Adjusted EBITDA of $4.5 million, reflecting reduced volume.

Ameriprise Financial, Along with its Employees and Advisors, Donated More than $16.5 Million in 2023

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) and its employees and advisors donated more than $16.5 million through corporate grants, individual donations and gift matching in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) and its employees and advisors donated more than $16.5 million through corporate grants, individual donations and gift matching in 2023.
  • Throughout the year, Ameriprise employees and advisors logged nearly 63,000 volunteer hours supporting causes and organizations that help build strong communities.
  • In addition, the company continued its longstanding partnership with Feeding America, providing more than 124 million meals to people facing hunger.
  • Ameriprise Bank also provided liquidity to the Twin Cities area residential mortgage market with a $10 million investment in a low and moderate-income mortgage-backed security in 2023.

Trialbee Releases New Features for the Insights Module in the Honey Platform™ to Enhance ROI Analysis and Patient Recruitment Projections in Global Clinical Trials

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., and MALMÖ, Sweden, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trialbee, the global leader in technology-based patient recruitment for clinical trials, has introduced key features for the Insights Module in its Honey Platform™ to provide even greater visibility into recruitment ROI and projections. These enhancements include…

Key Points: 
  • These enhancements include…
    A full-funnel ROI calculator across all sources, regions, channels, and individual tactics
    The Honey Platform already transforms patient recruitment for global trials with unprecedented transparency and actionable data analytics.
  • These new features in its Insights Module allow sponsors to make even better data-driven decisions that improve recruitment outcomes.
  • "What makes the Honey Platform unique is that it is the only Patient Recruitment Platform built by, used by, and surrounded by true patient recruitment experts," said Oskar Daniel , Trialbee Honey Product Manager.
  • To experience how Trialbee is revolutionizing the patient recruitment ecosystem through technology, people, and passion, visit https://www.trialbee.com .

Asurity Technologies® Expands Its Ecosystem of Financial Services Regulatory Offerings by Establishing Asurity Advisors, LLC

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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In addition, the team stands ready to deliver outsourced services enabling institutions to meet pressing and time sensitive compliance requirements such as data integrity reviews, scrubs, and regulatory submissions.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the team stands ready to deliver outsourced services enabling institutions to meet pressing and time sensitive compliance requirements such as data integrity reviews, scrubs, and regulatory submissions.
  • From the start, Asurity has been at the forefront of banking innovation, combining regulatory expertise with SaaS technology to help automate and streamline compliance processes.
  • With its expansion into advisory services, Asurity now has the additional talent and specialized resources to comprehensively address the challenges facing all types of lenders.
  • As a result, we decided now is the time to launch Asurity Advisors, a business unit dedicated to meeting financial institution advisory needs.

First Foundation Inc. Announces Nonprofit Recipients of Its 'Supporting Our Communities' Philanthropic Initiative

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) ("First Foundation"), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announces the nonprofit recipients of its 'Supporting Our Communities' philanthropy initiative.

Key Points: 
  • First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) ("First Foundation"), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announces the nonprofit recipients of its 'Supporting Our Communities' philanthropy initiative.
  • The program encourages and supports First Foundation employee volunteers in their community efforts.
  • By working together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those who need it most.
  • In 2023, First Foundation employees volunteered over 2,845 hours of their time to nearly 100 nonprofit organizations in our service areas.

Vallourec Secures Significant Purchase Order from Wintershall Dea for Premium Tubular Solutions in the North Sea

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Meudon (France), 8 February 2024 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium steel tubular solutions, announces it has been awarded a purchase order for the supply of premium OCTG solutions with the German company Wintershall Dea as part of the long-standing partnership between the two companies.

Key Points: 
  • Meudon (France), 8 February 2024 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium steel tubular solutions, announces it has been awarded a purchase order for the supply of premium OCTG solutions with the German company Wintershall Dea as part of the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
  • The order includes nearly 3,000 tonnes of pipes, including a large volume of high-end CRA material (corrosion resistant alloy), connections, accessories, and associated services, for the Dvalin North deepwater gas development project in the Norwegian North Sea.
  • Vallourec's contribution to the Dvalin North project involves the supply of its best-in-class VAM® 21 connections featuring the environmentally-friendly CLEANWELL® dope-free solution.
  • Vallourec is also supporting other major projects for Winteshall Dea such as the Maria Development and the Luna and Havstjerne CCS licenses.

Regulatory and Compliance Leaders to Gather at the 2024 Fair Lending Forum Hosted by Asurity® Technologies' RiskExec®

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurity Technologies, LLC ("Asurity"), a leader in consumer lending compliance software and advisory services is excited to announce the 2024 Fair Lending Forum, taking place April 29 - May 2, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurity Technologies, LLC ("Asurity"), a leader in consumer lending compliance software and advisory services is excited to announce the 2024 Fair Lending Forum, taking place April 29 - May 2, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
  • It's a unique chance for industry professionals to gain valuable insights into the current state and potential future of regulatory compliance that can inform their practices."
  • Grace Brasington, who routinely advises consumer lenders on compliance and risk management matters and leads Asurity's newly launched advisory business, Asurity Advisors, remarked, "The Fair Lending Forum serves as a crucial platform for industry leaders to come together and address the pressing issues.
  • For more information and to register for the 2024 Fair Lending Forum, visit www.fairlendingforum.com or email [email protected] .