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The Standard Promotes Julie Briggs to Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Emerging Markets and Asset Management Group Actuary

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Friday, April 19, 2024

Standard Insurance Company ( The Standard ) announced today that Julie Briggs has been promoted to vice president of Strategic Innovation and Emerging Markets and Asset Management Group Actuary.

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  • Standard Insurance Company ( The Standard ) announced today that Julie Briggs has been promoted to vice president of Strategic Innovation and Emerging Markets and Asset Management Group Actuary.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240419608802/en/
    Julie Briggs, Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Emerging Markets and Asset Management Group Actuary at The Standard (Photo: Business Wire)
    In her new role, Briggs is responsible for the leadership of all AMG actuarial and finance functions, working closely with The Standard’s corporate partners to balance growth, risk and the increasing contributions of AMG to the company.
  • Most recently, Briggs served as assistant vice president of Retirement Plans Actuarial and Finance.
  • Ijaz, vice president of Asset Management Group at The Standard.

BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank Announces New Hire of the Chief Strategy Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024

LONDON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets boutique investment bank, is pleased to announce a key hire to its C-suite and Board.

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  • LONDON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets boutique investment bank, is pleased to announce a key hire to its C-suite and Board.
  • The Emerging Markets investment bank has appointed Dr. Angel Gavieiro  as its Chief Strategy Officer and Member of the Board of Directors (subject to FCA approval).
  • He will have responsibility over the areas of strategy, corporate development, and innovation across the Group.
  • Angel commented: "Emerging Markets investment banking is an enormous opportunity, and BancTrust is a growing platform full of experienced talent.

BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank Announces New Hire of the Chief Strategy Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024

LONDON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets boutique investment bank, is pleased to announce a key hire to its C-suite and Board.

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  • LONDON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust), the London-based Emerging Markets boutique investment bank, is pleased to announce a key hire to its C-suite and Board.
  • The Emerging Markets investment bank has appointed Dr. Angel Gavieiro  as its Chief Strategy Officer and Member of the Board of Directors (subject to FCA approval).
  • He will have responsibility over the areas of strategy, corporate development, and innovation across the Group.
  • Angel commented: "Emerging Markets investment banking is an enormous opportunity, and BancTrust is a growing platform full of experienced talent.

Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group Makes Strategic Leadership Enhancements to Spearhead Growth and Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

ENCINO, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies based in Houston, Texas, today announced strategic enhancements to its leadership team to bolster its position in the rapidly evolving cyber and professional lines insurance marketplace.

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  • ENCINO, Calif., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies based in Houston, Texas, today announced strategic enhancements to its leadership team to bolster its position in the rapidly evolving cyber and professional lines insurance marketplace.
  • He will be responsible for exploring new markets, creating innovative insurance products and leading growth strategies to expand CPLG's presence in cyber and professional lines insurance.
  • In parallel, Tamara Ashjian has been elevated to the role of Vice President of Cyber & Tech Claims.
  • She will be instrumental in managing complex cyber and tech claims, enhancing service quality and ensuring efficient claims processes for clients.

The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation Commits $15 Million Over Three Years to Rise Against Hunger to Provide 463 Million Meals to People in Need

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Today, The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation announces an extended three-year partnership and $15 million commitment to Rise Against Hunger , an international nonprofit organization.

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  • Today, The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation announces an extended three-year partnership and $15 million commitment to Rise Against Hunger , an international nonprofit organization.
  • The commitment builds on a decade-long partnership between Kraft Heinz and Rise Against Hunger to alleviate global hunger and improve access to nutrition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409900011/en/
    Kraft Heinz employees pack meals during the annual Packathon (Photo: Business Wire)
    “At Kraft Heinz, we aim to provide 1.5 billion meals to people in need by 2025,” said Andrea Budelli, President of The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation and Chief R&D Officer of Developed & Emerging Markets at Kraft Heinz.
  • This impact includes:
    Fortified more than 127 million Rise Against Hunger meals with 21 million micronutrient sachets for school feeding and dietary supplementation programs.

Planning for the Payer: Clinical Trial Design Considerations for Today's Access & Reimbursement Landscape, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Monday, April 8, 2024

TORONTO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In today's pharmaceutical landscape, the value proposition of a drug extends beyond its efficacy for patients and healthcare providers; it also encompasses its impact on payers tasked with managing population health on constrained budgets. Payer consolidation and escalating healthcare costs have underscored the importance of reducing the overall cost of care, making payer considerations essential in clinical trial design.

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  • In this free webinar, learn about the critical role of payers as stakeholders in clinical trial design.
  • The featured speakers will discuss the different approaches to implement strategies that optimize product pricing, secure payer reimbursement and maximize profitability.
  • Payer consolidation and escalating healthcare costs have underscored the importance of reducing the overall cost of care, making payer considerations essential in clinical trial design.
  • Register for this webinar today to learn from experts in market access and clinical development about the importance of payer considerations in clinical trial design.

Husqvarna Announces Strategic Change in Leadership to Propel North American Business

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Friday, April 5, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of April 3, North American President, Matt Nuijens, will be stepping down and leaving Husqvarna after a short transition period.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As of April 3, North American President, Matt Nuijens, will be stepping down and leaving Husqvarna after a short transition period.
  • With this change, Andreas Rangert, current President of Husqvarna's emerging markets and Pacific business unit will assume leadership of the North American business immediately.
  • Glen Instone, President of Husqvarna Forest and Garden states, "North America remains one of our most important markets, and is vital to our strategy.
  • Husqvarna has a long-standing history of continued innovation in times of growth and change.

Pharmazz Inc. and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories have entered into a licensing agreement to market Centhaquine (Lyfaquin) as a resuscitative agent for hypovolemic shock in India

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Developed by Pharmazz for potential global use, Centhaquine is a resuscitative agent presently indicated for treating hypovolemic shock by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

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  • Developed by Pharmazz for potential global use, Centhaquine is a resuscitative agent presently indicated for treating hypovolemic shock by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
  • As per the agreement, Dr. Reddy's has received exclusive rights to market and distribute Centhaquine in India.
  • For patients with hypovolemic shock, I believe Dr. Reddy's is the best partner for Pharmazz to market Centhaquine, an innovative, first-in-class novel resuscitative agent, in India."
  • U.S. FDA clearance of our Phase III IND is an important milestone for Pharmazz and the potential future treatment of hypovolemic shock patients.

MarketAxess Announces Monthly Volume Statistics for March and First Quarter 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume.

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  • Reported MarketAxess volume in all product categories includes only fully electronic trading volume.
  • MarketAxess trading volumes and TRACE reported volumes are available on the Company’s website at investor.marketaxess.com/volume .
  • Beginning with January 2024, the Company is no longer providing Emerging Markets or Eurobonds market ADV or estimated market share.
  • More information about these and other factors affecting MarketAxess’ business and prospects is contained in MarketAxess’ periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed at www.marketaxess.com .

MarketAxess Announces First Casada Trade Via RFQ

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced the first client Casada trade executed via Request-for-Quote (RFQ) protocol on their Emerging Markets (EM) platform, with Safra as the buyside client.

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  • MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced the first client Casada trade executed via Request-for-Quote (RFQ) protocol on their Emerging Markets (EM) platform, with Safra as the buyside client.
  • MarketAxess now provides trading in the complete spectrum of Brazilian sovereign debt instruments – including LFTs, LTNs, NTN-Fs and NTN-Bs.
  • As the dominant protocol for fixed income electronic trading globally, the introduction of trading Casada via RFQ by MarketAxess supports greater liquidity discovery for local and international investors trading Brazilian debt strategies.
  • “We are extremely proud that we were able to support the first-ever Casada trade via RFQ,” said Maria Calderon, Head of Latin America Sales at MarketAxess.