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BDA to Welcome Global Climate Leaders to Bermuda for Climate Summit in May

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and KBRA, is pleased to welcome climate thought leaders from around the world to Bermuda for an invite-only Bermuda Climate Summit May 23-24.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and KBRA, is pleased to welcome climate thought leaders from around the world to Bermuda for an invite-only Bermuda Climate Summit May 23-24.
  • The inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit will consist of an opening welcome dinner on May 23, followed by a full day of discussions on May 24, including a keynote lunch, informative panel presentations, roundtables, solutions showcase, networking opportunities, and a cocktail reception.
  • We are honoured to welcome global leaders to Bermuda for this extraordinary event to network, share ideas, and discuss vital solutions to the global climate crisis.
  • The BDA thanks sponsors of Bermuda Climate Summit for their commitment to Bermuda.

Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA Joins Impact Shares and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC as Senior Portfolio Manager

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S., and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (Brookmont), welcome Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA as a Senior Portfolio Manager.

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  • Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S., and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (Brookmont), welcome Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA as a Senior Portfolio Manager.
  • Muhleman will serve as co-portfolio manager of the Impact Shares YWCA Womens Empowerment ETF (NYSE: WOMN).
  • Emmas investment prowess and her passion for socially responsible investing are a perfect fit as we look to grow the Brookmont and Impact Shares teams, says Ethan Powell, CEO of Impact Shares and CIO of Brookmont.
  • Impact Shares ETFS are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., with is not affiliated with Impact Shares Corp., the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or Brookmont Capital Management.

Truepic Grantees Deploy Authenticated Media to the Most Remote Parts of the World

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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To date, Truepic has donated over $500,000 in grants and to social impact partners around the world.

Key Points: 
  • To date, Truepic has donated over $500,000 in grants and to social impact partners around the world.
  • Our grantees have a clear understanding of how authenticated imagery and remote inspections will assist them in their missions.
  • We are excited to see how our grantees will reach their goals and positively impact the world using Truepics technology," said Mounir Ibrahim, Vice President of Public Affairs and Impact at Truepic.
  • Truepic is the pioneer of secure media provenance through its patented Controlled Capture technology, which empowers viewers to make better-informed decisions through high integrity photos & videos.

The Algorand Foundation Announces Staci Warden as New CEO

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation today announced the appointment of Staci Warden as its Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation today announced the appointment of Staci Warden as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Warden, who has served on the Algorand Foundation's Board since September 2021, steps into the additional role of CEO effective today.
  • Her appointment marks the next step in the Algorand Foundation's mission to catalyze the growth of the Algorand ecosystem.
  • The Foundation is committed to ensuring that the Algorand blockchain network is a key building block of this new, emergent digital-first economic model.

The Algorand Foundation Announces Staci Warden as New CEO

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation today announced the appointment of Staci Warden as its Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand Foundation today announced the appointment of Staci Warden as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Warden, who has served on the Algorand Foundation's Board since September 2021, steps into the additional role of CEO effective today.
  • Her appointment marks the next step in the Algorand Foundation's mission to catalyze the growth of the Algorand ecosystem.
  • The Foundation is committed to ensuring that the Algorand blockchain network is a key building block of this new, emergent digital-first economic model.

Aslaug Magnúsdóttir’s KATLA Brand Partners With Truepic to Pilot Provenance Technology to Track Fashion Supply Chains

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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KATLA , a sustainable, made-to-order fashion brand founded by Aslaug Magnsdttir, the co-Founder and former CEO of leading fashion e-tailer, Moda Operandi, announced its deployment of Truepic technology to increase transparency in its global supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • KATLA , a sustainable, made-to-order fashion brand founded by Aslaug Magnsdttir, the co-Founder and former CEO of leading fashion e-tailer, Moda Operandi, announced its deployment of Truepic technology to increase transparency in its global supply chains.
  • We believe that secure provenance imagery will become a staple in global supply chains, and we are excited to introduce it into the fashion industry, said Aslaug Magnsdttir, KATLA founder.
  • KATLA is reimagining the fashion value chain to create a holistically sustainable brand with a financially and environmentally superior model.
  • Katla is an eco-friendly fashion brand that is built on the core values of respect for people, animals and the environment.

Impact Shares and UNCDF Launch New Global Climate Select ETF (NYSE Arca: NTZO) based on customized MSCI index

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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NTZO is based on an index licensed by MSCI (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.

Key Points: 
  • NTZO is based on an index licensed by MSCI (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.
  • The new ETF, based on the MSCI ACWI Climate Pathway Select Index, was co-created by Impact Shares and a working group of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance .
  • Stuart Doole, Managing Director, Research at MSCI, comments: We are pleased to work with Impact Shares as the index provider for this launch.
  • Impact Shares ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., with is not affiliated with Impact Shares Corp., the Investment Adviser for the Funds.

Flagship Impact Shares ETFs Receive 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S. announced its three flagship ETFs NACP, WOMN and SDGA have received 5-Star Overall Morningstar Ratings in their respective categories following their three-year anniversaries.

Key Points: 
  • Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S. announced its three flagship ETFs NACP, WOMN and SDGA have received 5-Star Overall Morningstar Ratings in their respective categories following their three-year anniversaries.
  • Since day one, our mission at Impact Shares is to transform the way people think about investing, notes Ethan Powell, CEO of Impact Shares.
  • Impact Shares is an ETF issuer and investment manager that is creating a new and innovative platform for clients seeking maximum social impact with market returns.
  • The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics.

India's Finance Minister to be Chief Guest at World's Largest FinTech Fest

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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NEW DELHI, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- India's Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman will be the ChiefGuest at the World's Largest Virtual FinTech Fest -- Global FinTech Fest ( GFF ), scheduledfor 28-30 September.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- India's Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman will be the ChiefGuest at the World's Largest Virtual FinTech Fest -- Global FinTech Fest ( GFF ), scheduledfor 28-30 September.
  • Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, ConsumerAffairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, will address theValedictorySession on 30thSeptember.
  • About 300 global speakers from 35 nations will share their perspectives on various facets of fintech.
  • Over the past few years, India's fintech sector has emerged as one of the world's most activefintechmarkets.Amarketwherestartups,BigTechs,incumbents,andlargeconglomeratesarevying to get a piece off.

India's Finance Minister to be Chief Guest at World's Largest FinTech Fest

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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NEW DELHI, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- India's Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman will be the ChiefGuest at the World's Largest Virtual FinTech Fest -- Global FinTech Fest ( GFF ), scheduledfor 28-30 September.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- India's Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman will be the ChiefGuest at the World's Largest Virtual FinTech Fest -- Global FinTech Fest ( GFF ), scheduledfor 28-30 September.
  • Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, ConsumerAffairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, will address theValedictorySession on 30thSeptember.
  • About 300 global speakers from 35 nations will share their perspectives on various facets of fintech.
  • Over the past few years, India's fintech sector has emerged as one of the world's most activefintechmarkets.Amarketwherestartups,BigTechs,incumbents,andlargeconglomeratesarevying to get a piece off.