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Jacob Helberg Issues an Open Letter to the US Government, Co-Signed by Leading Defense Technology Companies

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Friday, September 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was released by Jacob Helberg, Commissioner of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC).

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was released by Jacob Helberg, Commissioner of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC).
  • We believe technological superiority and innovation are indispensable to deterrence, and we are encouraged by significant actions taken by Congress and the Department of Defense to accelerate the development and adoption of advanced technology.
  • We recognize the work that Congress and the administration are doing in areas that have significant military and strategic second-order effects.
  • The United States and our allies and partners must maintain and protect a technological advantage to ensure security, stability, and prosperity.

Rubicon Demonstrates Leadership in Organics Recycling

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Rubicon Technologies, Inc. (“Rubicon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RBT), a leading digital marketplace for waste and recycling and provider of innovative software-based products for businesses and governments worldwide, today shared an update regarding the Company’s leadership in organics recycling.

Key Points: 
  • Rubicon Technologies, Inc. (“Rubicon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RBT), a leading digital marketplace for waste and recycling and provider of innovative software-based products for businesses and governments worldwide, today shared an update regarding the Company’s leadership in organics recycling.
  • Rubicon has been active in its advocacy for a stronger national infrastructure around organics recycling for years and continues its leadership role as generator demand grows.
  • The Company acknowledges encouraging signs with recent changes in legislation and new organics haulers and processors entering the market, all of which helps to strengthen local, state, and national organics recycling networks.
  • As a provider of software products to the waste and recycling industry, Rubicon is acutely aware of both the challenges and opportunities facing organics recycling advocates at every point in the supply chain.

The Canna CPAs Receive the Highest Accolades as the Top-notch Marijuana and Cannabis Accounting Firm

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BestMarijuanaGuide.com , a comprehensive directory for cannabis products and suppliers, has recognized The Canna CPAs as the top Marijuana & Cannabis Accounting Firm.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BestMarijuanaGuide.com , a comprehensive directory for cannabis products and suppliers, has recognized The Canna CPAs as the top Marijuana & Cannabis Accounting Firm.
  • The Canna CPAs understand the unique challenges that businesses in the cannabis industry face, particularly regarding tax compliance under IRC 280E.
  • At The Canna CPAs, they see themselves as the financial navigators for their cannabis accounting clients.
  • The Canna CPAs is an experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated team of cannabis and hemp accounting and tax experts.

SOFR Academy Welcomes Completion of PwC Review of Invesco Indexing Alignment With IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

PwC assessed whether Invesco Indexing has implemented policies, processes, and control activities aligned with the IOSCO Principles.

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  • PwC assessed whether Invesco Indexing has implemented policies, processes, and control activities aligned with the IOSCO Principles.
  • Invesco Indexing LLC is an independent index provider owned by global asset management firm Invesco Ltd (NYSE: IVZ).
  • Invesco Indexing was also one of the first third-country benchmark administrators to be approved under the EU Benchmarks Regulation and, since January 2021, the UK Benchmarks Regulation.
  • Invesco Indexing LLC is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.
    SOFR Academy supports SOFR, and near risk-free rates.

Invesco USD Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Indices (AXI) now accessible via Bloomberg and Refinitiv

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Today SOFR Academy, Inc., a digital education and market information provider, announced that first-of-their-kind USD Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Indices (AXI) and USD Financial Conditions Credit Spread Indices (FXI) are now available via data redistributors Bloomberg and Refinitiv.

Key Points: 
  • Today SOFR Academy, Inc., a digital education and market information provider, announced that first-of-their-kind USD Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Indices (AXI) and USD Financial Conditions Credit Spread Indices (FXI) are now available via data redistributors Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
  • The indices maintain their hedge effectiveness and robustness over time and can be reliably computed in all economic conditions, including in times of market stress.
  • Invesco AXI reference rates automatically adapt to future changes in bank funding composition ensuring their representativeness and robustness are sustained through time.
  • AXI is a weighted average of the credit spreads of unsecured bank funding transactions with maturities out to multiple years.

UScellular Board of Directors Nominates Two New Board Members

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

CHICAGO , March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) today announced that the Board of Directors has nominated Esteban C. Iriarte and Vicki L. Villacrez for election to serve on the UScellular Board. They will stand for election at the company's annual meeting of shareholders on May 17, 2022. Mr. Iriarte succeeds Ronald E. Daly, who has served with distinction for 18 years, and Ms. Villacrez succeeds Peter L. Sereda, who has served with distinction for 8 years.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) today announced that the Board of Directors has nominated Esteban C. Iriarte and Vicki L. Villacrez for election to serve on the UScellular Board.
  • "We believe good governance involves continuous review of Board composition and the capabilities required to oversee our long-term strategies.
  • With the nomination of these two highly qualified professionals, UScellular will benefit from significant experience in the telecommunications field, with emphasis on wireless operations," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., UScellular Board chairman.
  • Further, his background and attributes bring diversity to the board, in addition to his work in emerging markets in Latin America.

SOFR Academy Engages Invesco Indexing as Index Provider of Across-the-curve Credit Spread Index (AXI)

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Andrew Waisburd, Head of Invesco Indexing, commented, We are pleased to be selected by SOFR Academy to play this important role.

Key Points: 
  • Andrew Waisburd, Head of Invesco Indexing, commented, We are pleased to be selected by SOFR Academy to play this important role.
  • SOFR Academy conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2021 to identify an index provider for the Across-the-Curve Credit Spread strategy to meet market demand for a robust credit sensitive supplement to SOFR.
  • The USD Invesco / SOFR Academy Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Index will be calculated daily and published at 8 AM ET, using the prior days transaction data, on a T+1 basis.
  • AXI is a robustly defined forward looking credit spread index that may be used in conjunction with SOFR, CME Term SOFR, simple daily SOFR, SOFR compounded in arrears, or other SOFR variants to form a credit sensitive interest rate.

Oxford University Professor of Financial Economics Joel Shapiro to Join SOFR Academy’s Panel of Advisors

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

SOFR Academy, Inc. today announced that Professor Joel Shapiro has been appointed to the firms Panel of Advisors effective immediately.

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  • SOFR Academy, Inc. today announced that Professor Joel Shapiro has been appointed to the firms Panel of Advisors effective immediately.
  • Shapiro is a tenured Professor of Financial Economics at the Sad Business School, University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, where he has taught since 2009.
  • Professor Joel Shapiro said, I am delighted to be joining SOFR Academy.
  • The Firms panel of advisors includes academics from Harvard University, the University of California Berkeley, New York University, Oxford University and Tsinghua University, as well as experienced financial services professionals.

The Parent Company Announces December 2021 Conference Participation

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - TPCO Holding Corp. ("The Parent Company" or the "Company") (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a leading vertically-integrated California cannabis company, announced today that Troy Datcher, Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company will participate in the following upcoming conferences.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - TPCO Holding Corp. ("The Parent Company" or the "Company") (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a leading vertically-integrated California cannabis company, announced today that Troy Datcher, Chief Executive Officer of The Parent Company will participate in the following upcoming conferences.
  • The National Black Caucus of State Legislators ("NBCSL") 45th Annual Legislative Conference is taking place November 30 to December 3, 2021.
  • The National Cannabis Industry Association's ("NCIA") Business Summit & Expo will take place from December 15 17, 2021.
  • Formed in January 2021, The Parent Company is a leading vertically integrated California cannabis company.

U.S. Cannabis Council Appoints Flower One’s CEO and President, Kellen O’Keefe, to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

I am honored to be appointed to USCCs board and to help fulfill their mission in the cannabis industry on a state, and ultimately federal level, said Kellen OKeefe, Flower Ones President and CEO.

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  • I am honored to be appointed to USCCs board and to help fulfill their mission in the cannabis industry on a state, and ultimately federal level, said Kellen OKeefe, Flower Ones President and CEO.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kellen O'Keefe to our board of directors," said Steven Hawkins, CEO of US Cannabis Council.
  • "Flower One is joining with other cannabis industry leaders on our board of directors and will be well-positioned to advocate for meaningful reform.
  • Flower One is the largest cannabis cultivator, producer, and full-service brand fulfillment partner in the state of Nevada.