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Minister Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to push for ambitious climate action

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

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  • The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
  • We will work with partners on a new climate finance goal for 2025 and beyond and identify ways to better leverage private capital for climate solutions.
  • Led by Minister Guilbeault, Canada's delegation includes Catherine Stewart, Ambassador for Climate Change; Michael Bonser, Canada's Chief Climate Negotiator; and Jean-François Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
  • – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
    COP28 is the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an annual conference that coordinates international efforts to address climate change.

NANO Nuclear Energy Becomes an Official Member of the United States Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) and Sponsors the Upcoming New Nuclear Capital Summit to be held on Nov. 7, 2023 in NYC with Founder Jay Yu & CEO James Walker as Panelists

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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"We look forward to working alongside fellow members of the Council to contribute to the growing commercial advanced nuclear energy marketplace.

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  • "We look forward to working alongside fellow members of the Council to contribute to the growing commercial advanced nuclear energy marketplace.
  • Figure 4 - NANO Nuclear Energy to Sponsor USNIC's New Nuclear Capital 2023 Special Summit on November 7th, 2023 in New York City.
  • “We are honored to join the esteemed ranks of the United States Nuclear Industry Council, where we stand alongside industry-leaders," said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear Energy. "
  • Moreover, the New Nuclear Capital 2023 Summit provides an optimal platform for strategically positioning NANO Nuclear for future industry advancements."

Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees Elects New Independent Trustee

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Timothy A. Reese as an Independent Trustee.

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  • Timothy Reese Brings 30 Years of Management, Operations and Institutional Finance Experience and Expertise within Public and Private Finance
    CHICAGO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar Funds Trust Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Timothy A. Reese as an Independent Trustee.
  • The Morningstar Funds Trust consists of nine (9) segregated portfolios each having their own investment objectives (i.e., a series fund, each referred to hereafter as "Morningstar Fund," collectively as "Morningstar Funds").
  • Morningstar Funds Trust is structured as a multi-manager fund with Morningstar Investment Management LLC serving as the primary investment adviser with each Morningstar Fund having one or more subadvisors.
  • Morningstar Funds Trust is available through investment programs provided by financial institutions including the Morningstar Managed Portfolios advisory service.

Equitable Holdings Appoints Craig MacKay to Board of Directors

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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Equitable Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE: EQH ), a financial services holding company comprised of two complementary and well-established principal franchises, Equitable and AllianceBernstein, today announced the appointment of Craig MacKay as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • Equitable Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE: EQH ), a financial services holding company comprised of two complementary and well-established principal franchises, Equitable and AllianceBernstein, today announced the appointment of Craig MacKay as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Craig MacKay to Equitable Holdings, said Joan Lamm-Tennant, Chair of the Equitable Holdings Board of Directors.
  • Craigs extensive background in finance and his proven governance experience are very much welcomed additions to our Board of Directors, said Mark Pearson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Equitable Holdings.
  • Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) is a financial services holding company comprised of two complementary and well-established principal franchises, Equitable and AllianceBernstein.

Hitachi Selected by the University of Tsukuba for its Second Proton Therapy System as a PFI Project

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms.

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  • The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms.
  • Image of New Proton Therapy Center; The new center is on the left of existing site
    The University of Tsukuba has been using Hitachi's proton therapy system since 2001.
  • Upon completion and opening of the new proton therapy center, the University of Tsukuba will shift its treatment from the existing center to the new center.
  • In 2001, the University of Tsukuba adopted Hitachi's proton therapy system and has provided proton therapy to approximately 6,000 cancer patients to date.

Milliman analysis: Corporate pensions improve by $93 billion in August, second-largest monthly increase in 20 years

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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In August, corporate pensions experienced the second-largest monthly funding increase in the past two decades, with a funded status improvement of $93 billion.

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  • In August, corporate pensions experienced the second-largest monthly funding increase in the past two decades, with a funded status improvement of $93 billion.
  • In the 20-year history of the PFI, only July 2003's monthly increase of $203.8 billion was higher.
  • These plans saw a monthly asset gain of 0.94%, which increased the PFI asset value by $11 billion.
  • The information, data, and footnotes do not represent the funded status of the companies' U.S. qualified pension plans under ERISA.

KBRA Releases Research – Project Finance and Infrastructure 2020 Outlook: Will the Sector Reach an Inflection Point?

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Monday, December 16, 2019
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The global project finance and infrastructure (PFI) market is expected to expand in 2020 as many countries must replace aging infrastructure, adapt to new technologies, and develop new means of energy production.

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  • The global project finance and infrastructure (PFI) market is expected to expand in 2020 as many countries must replace aging infrastructure, adapt to new technologies, and develop new means of energy production.
  • These major initiatives will likely come about through the development of renewable energy assets to meet clean energy targets, improvements in telecommunications systems to account for increased internet demand, and new infrastructure investments (rail, parking, ports, etc.)
  • However, the question of what comes next in the PFI sector seemed to have taken on greater importance in 2019 as the market adapted to changes in tax incentives, regulatory requirements, and the emergence of new technologies.
  • This 2020 sector outlook discusses recent market trends, credit performance of certain PFI subsectors, and provides the Project Finance and Infrastructure Groups forward-looking views for the year ahead.

Effect of Budget on health and social care examined

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
National Health Service, Health, NHS Scotland, Private finance initiative, Five Year Forward View

Health and Social Care Committee questions policy analysts and leading bodies in social care on the implications of the budget on healthcare

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  • The Health and Social Care Committee hearsfrompolicy analysts andleading bodies in health and social care, on the implications of theBudget on health and social care.
  • The Committee is also expected to consider the impact on the NHS of funding for those non-NHS services.
  • Other areas expected to be covered include NHS capital expenditure and PFI, mental health spending, workforce spending, and the scope for improving productivity and efficiency as required by the Government's "financial tests" for the NHS .
  • Further sessions are expected to be held following publication of the NHS 10-year plan.

Effect of Budget on health and social care examined

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
National Health Service, Health, NHS Scotland, Private finance initiative, Five Year Forward View

Health and Social Care Committee questions policy analysts and leading bodies in social care on the implications of the budget on healthcare

Key Points: 
  • The Health and Social Care Committee hearsfrompolicy analysts andleading bodies in health and social care, on the implications of theBudget on health and social care.
  • The Committee is also expected to consider the impact on the NHS of funding for those non-NHS services.
  • Other areas expected to be covered include NHS capital expenditure and PFI, mental health spending, workforce spending, and the scope for improving productivity and efficiency as required by the Government's "financial tests" for the NHS .
  • Further sessions are expected to be held following publication of the NHS 10-year plan.