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UMF|PerfectCLEAN Announces Strategic Partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN is pleased to announce its third consecutive year as a Strategic Partner of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for 2024. With more than 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members and over 100 chapters, APIC is the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN is pleased to announce its third consecutive year as a Strategic Partner of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ( APIC ) for 2024.
  • With more than 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members and over 100 chapters, APIC is the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals.
  • The APIC Strategic Partner Program is a formal partnership between APIC and industry leaders united in the common goal of advancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control.
  • "In partnership with Strategic Partners, we continue to make progress in advancing infection prevention and control in diverse settings both inside and outside of healthcare."

Horizon CME Brings Best of ASCO® to San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

CLACKAMAS, Ore., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon CME will host Best of ASCO® 2024 programs in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

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  • CLACKAMAS, Ore., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon CME will host Best of ASCO® 2024 programs in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
  • These in-person conferences will bring the most recent oncology scientific findings to physicians, pharmacists and allied health providers in these regions.
  • Best of ASCO® is an officially licensed program of the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®), the foremost professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties.
  • The Best of ASCO® Phoenix will be held July 20 - 21, 2024, at the Westin Kierland Hotel in Scottsdale, Ari.

CME Expands into Digital Finance, Launches CoorB in the Middle East and Africa

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME, a multinational technology firm with over 40 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge solutions, announces its strategic expansion into digital finance with the launch of CoorB. This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.

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  • This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.
  • CoorB builds on CME's comprehensive engineering, UX, AI, and data science expertise to offer unparalleled end-to-end financial solutions and services.
  • Wissam Youssef, CEO of CME, said, "Launching CoorB aligns with CME's vision to pioneer a specialised hub for financial technology innovation.
  • CoorB will operate in principal markets across the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, setting new standards in the fintech industry.

CME Expands into Digital Finance, Launches CoorB in the Middle East and Africa

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME, a multinational technology firm with over 40 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge solutions, announces its strategic expansion into digital finance with the launch of CoorB. This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.
  • CoorB builds on CME's comprehensive engineering, UX, AI, and data science expertise to offer unparalleled end-to-end financial solutions and services.
  • Wissam Youssef, CEO of CME, said, "Launching CoorB aligns with CME's vision to pioneer a specialised hub for financial technology innovation.
  • CoorB will operate in principal markets across the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, setting new standards in the fintech industry.

Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani Joins Diamond Standard Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co., developer of the world's only regulated and market traded natural diamond commodities, today announced that Mark Cutifani CBE, an influential mining executive, has joined the company's board of advisors.

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  • Anglo American is parent of De Beers, the leading diamond miner
    NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co. , developer of the world's only regulated and market traded natural diamond commodities, today announced that Mark Cutifani CBE, an influential mining executive, has joined the company's board of advisors.
  • As CEO from 2013 to 2022, Cutifani is credited with transforming Anglo American , one of the world's largest mining companies, where he delivered a fivefold increase in stock price.
  • Mr. Cutifani was formerly CEO of AngloGold Ashanti , a $7 billion market cap mining company producing gold, silver and uranium.
  • Diamond Standard has agreed to develop futures on MGEX via CME Globex and options on MIAX , and previously filed an ETF .

Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani Joins Diamond Standard Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co., developer of the world's only regulated and market traded natural diamond commodities, today announced that Mark Cutifani CBE, an influential mining executive, has joined the company's board of advisors.

Key Points: 
  • Anglo American is parent of De Beers, the leading diamond miner
    NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co. , developer of the world's only regulated and market traded natural diamond commodities, today announced that Mark Cutifani CBE, an influential mining executive, has joined the company's board of advisors.
  • As CEO from 2013 to 2022, Cutifani is credited with transforming Anglo American , one of the world's largest mining companies, where he delivered a fivefold increase in stock price.
  • Mr. Cutifani was formerly CEO of AngloGold Ashanti , a $7 billion market cap mining company producing gold, silver and uranium.
  • Diamond Standard has agreed to develop futures on MGEX via CME Globex and options on MIAX , and previously filed an ETF .

Global Continuing Medical Education Market Outlook Report 2023-2028 - Increasing Demand for Short-Term CME Courses

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Continuing Medical Education Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Continuing Medical Education Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The healthcare education market has a massive demand for physicians and other medical staff, where the supply is scarce.
  • North America is one of the leading regions in the global continuing medical education market, accounting for a higher market share.
  • In 2022, North America accounted for approximately 36% of the market share in the global continuing medical education market and dominated the other regions.

ThriveAP and UPMC Enterprises Forge Groundbreaking Partnership with Growth Equity Infusion

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThriveAP, the industry-leading educational organization dedicated to advancing support and education for the advanced practice provider (APP) workforce and their employers, announces a transformative partnership with UPMC Enterprises, the innovation, commercialization, and venture capital arm of UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center). This strategic collaboration includes a significant growth equity infusion, marking a pivotal moment in ThriveAP's commitment to reshaping the landscape of healthcare education.

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  • This strategic collaboration includes a significant growth equity infusion, marking a pivotal moment in ThriveAP's commitment to reshaping the landscape of healthcare education.
  • Jim Creason, President, and CEO of ThriveAP, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the collaborative efforts with the UPMC team.
  • "Working alongside the incredibly talented team at UPMC Enterprises, we've been able to strategize both immediate and long-term impacts that this substantial infusion will produce.
  • "The partnership between ThriveAP and UPMC Enterprises drives a better early career experience for APPs transitioning from an academic curriculum to patient care," said Ben Reynolds, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at UPMC.

CME Group Launches Clearing Service for Mexican F-TIIE Overnight Index Swaps

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that nine market participants have cleared over-the-counter (OTC) Mexican Overnight Funding Rate (F-TIIE) index swaps since the company launched its clearing service on February 5.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that nine market participants have cleared over-the-counter (OTC) Mexican Overnight Funding Rate (F-TIIE) index swaps since the company launched its clearing service on February 5.
  • Market participants who have already cleared these swaps through CME Group include Banorte, BBVA, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Santander.
  • "Our new swaps clearing service provides critical infrastructure for clients navigating the F-TIIE benchmark transition," said Agha Mirza, CME Group Global Head of Rates and OTC Products.
  • For more information on clearing F-TIIE index swaps at CME Group, please visit https://www.cmegroup.com/articles/2023/transition-from-28d-tiie-to-tiie-... .

CME Group to Launch Micro Euro-denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures on March 18

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it plans to further expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offering with the addition of Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures on March 18, pending regulatory review.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it plans to further expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offering with the addition of Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures on March 18, pending regulatory review.
  • As such, we have seen a four-fold increase in volume in our USD-denominated Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group.
  • Designed to match their U.S. dollar-denominated counterparts, Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures contracts will be sized at one-tenth of their respective underlying cryptocurrencies.
  • Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures also saw a trading surge, with average daily volumes growing 43% versus December 2023.