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Kalshi Onboards Its First Dedicated Institutional Market Maker

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Finance, LLLP, Strategic planning, Susquehanna International Group, SIG, Ecosystem

KalshiEx LLC (“Kalshi”), the first federally regulated exchange dedicated to trading on event outcomes, announced today their first dedicated institutional market marker in the ecosystem, Susquehanna Government Products, LLLP, a member of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies (“SIG”).

Key Points: 
  • KalshiEx LLC (“Kalshi”), the first federally regulated exchange dedicated to trading on event outcomes, announced today their first dedicated institutional market marker in the ecosystem, Susquehanna Government Products, LLLP, a member of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies (“SIG”).
  • “Kalshi is uniquely positioned to bring this next-generation asset class to the next phase and we are thrilled to be an early player on this journey to provide greater choice and opportunity to investors.”
    The relationship between Kalshi and SIG signifies a notable achievement for Kalshi and prediction markets broadly, as it marks the debut of an institutional market maker on the exchange.
  • Moreover, it represents the inaugural instance in which a first-tier market maker has aligned with an exchange exclusively devoted to event contract trading.
  • Today, Kalshi and SIG unlock another critical milestone: the inaugural debut of institutional grade liquidity to prediction markets.

Artelys Optimizes Toyota Motor Europe Vehicle Processing Using FICO Technology

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Banking, Software, Professional Services, Technology, Automotive, Security, Other Transport, Other Professional Services, Transport, Other Automotive, Finance, Other Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Failure, Heuristic, FICO, Partnership, Xpress, FICO Xpress, Toyota Motor Europe, Carbon, Omont, CO2, Heart, Constraint, Constraint programming

A customer buying a vehicle from a Toyota retailer can add numerous options to a Toyota vehicle such as a navigation system, a towing bar or a parking assist system.

Key Points: 
  • A customer buying a vehicle from a Toyota retailer can add numerous options to a Toyota vehicle such as a navigation system, a towing bar or a parking assist system.
  • “The flexibility of FICO® Xpress and Artelys Kalis was key to address the very specific scheduling needs of Toyota’s workshops,” said Nicolas Omont, VP Operations at Artelys.
  • At the heart of Toyota Motor Europe’s supply chain are seven strategically located vehicle distribution hubs that handle both the European-built models and those shipped to Europe from overseas.
  • “Artelys has demonstrated with this project and others the massive potential of using FICO optimization to solve incredibly challenging supply chain problems.”

Avolon Q1 Business Update

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Other Professional Services, Other Manufacturing, Finance, Professional Services, Air, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Sale, Aircraft

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, issues an update for the first quarter (‘Q1’) of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, issues an update for the first quarter (‘Q1’) of 2024.
  • Executed 39 lease transactions comprising new aircraft leases, follow-on leases and lease extensions;
    Delivered 9 new aircraft and transitioned 3 aircraft to a total of 7 customers;
    Sold 9 aircraft and entered letters of intent for the sale of a further 17 aircraft;
    Entered into letters of intent for the sale and leaseback of 7 aircraft;
    Added 3 new customers, giving a total of 145 airline customers operating in 64 countries; and,
    Ended the quarter with an owned and managed fleet of 577 aircraft, with total orders and commitments for 456 fuel-efficient, new technology aircraft.
  • Raised US$1.4 billion of unsecured debt capital, comprised of:
    US$1.15 billion senior unsecured notes due 2029, and
    US$250 million unsecured term loan due 2026.

Paragon Metals Appoints Automotive Industry Veteran Marty Miller as CEO

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Consulting, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Other Professional Services, Steel, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Insurance, Finance, Growth, Executive, Metal, Investment, Management

Paragon Metals, LLC , (“Paragon” or the “Company’) today announced the appointment of Marty Miller to Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Paragon Metals, LLC , (“Paragon” or the “Company’) today announced the appointment of Marty Miller to Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Miller replaces Eric Krepps, interim CEO, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Before joining Paragon, Mr. Miller was Chief Executive Officer of TSM Corporation, a precision machining company serving the automotive industry.
  • In addition to its manufacturing facilities in southern Michigan, Paragon maintains a strong network of strategic outsourcing partners in several countries.

FirstLine Schools Choose Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Students with Additional Learning Resources

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Networks, Family, Internet, Consumer, Professional Services, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, University, Apps, Applications, Primary, Secondary, Education, Student, School, Geometry, Learning, Parent, Tutoring

“For families who have wondered, 'How can I help my student?,' we have an additional response of where to go for support: Varsity Tutors for Schools,” said Kirsten Feil, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning at FirstLine Schools.

Key Points: 
  • “For families who have wondered, 'How can I help my student?,' we have an additional response of where to go for support: Varsity Tutors for Schools,” said Kirsten Feil, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning at FirstLine Schools.
  • “This platform can be a resource in those moments when students need assistance but cannot get one-on-one time with their teacher, or when they’re looking for additional study materials that will help them succeed academically.
  • We’re excited to be able to offer the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, and we encourage students to take advantage of all that it provides for them.”
    Over 500 school districts across the country utilize the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to effectively close learning gaps.
  • “Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students,” said Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools.

WorkForce Software Announces Thirteenth Annual VISION Conference as Investments in Global Workforce Management Technology Increase for Employers in 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Human Resources, Other Retail, Professional Services, Software, Manufacturing, Data Management, Retail, Other Professional Services, Conference, Organization, Novartis, Blueprint, Internal, Transformation, Castle & Cooke, Behavior informatics, Future, Marketing, Workforce, Investment, Personality, Culture, Growth, WestRock, Management

WorkForce Software , the #1 rated workforce management solution for large employers, is excited to announce its WorkForce Software User Conference: VISION.

Key Points: 
  • WorkForce Software , the #1 rated workforce management solution for large employers, is excited to announce its WorkForce Software User Conference: VISION.
  • This is the thirteenth year for the annual VISION conference hosted by WorkForce Software.
  • Conference sessions, roundtables, and solution demonstrations will allow attendees to explore the value of modern workforce management technology and uncover best practices for ensuring adoption.
  • A sampling of customer driven sessions includes:
    Novartis' Journey to Smart Automation in Workforce Management: Join Novartis' exploration of smart automation in workforce management, focusing on technology, change management, and efficiency gains.

Sirion Recognized as a Customers’ Choice in 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Contract Life Cycle Management Report

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Professional Services, Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Apps, Applications, CLM, Synthetic media, Acceleration, Trust, Research, Customer, Human voice, Generative, Use case, Magic, Sales

Sirion, the AI-native, unified contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has been recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Contract Life Cycle Management report for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Sirion, the AI-native, unified contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has been recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Contract Life Cycle Management report for the second year in a row.
  • Sirion is acknowledged in the top-right Customers’ Choice Quadrant for CLM, wherein the recognized vendors meet or exceed both the market average Overall Experience and the market average User Interest and Adoption.
  • Based on 61 reviews (as of Jan. 31, 2024), verified Sirion end-users rated the solution an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
  • The “Voice of the Customer” is a document that synthesizes Gartner Peer Insights’ reviews into insights for IT decision-makers.

Cboe Canada Welcomes Franklin Templeton for Launch of Three Low Volatility High Dividend ETFs

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Other Professional Services, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, ETF, Partnership, Franklin Templeton Investments, SVP, Cboe Global Markets, Investment, Index, CAD, Public utility

Today, Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) welcomes Franklin Templeton Canada (“Franklin Templeton”) to ring the bell in celebration of the March 28th launch of three index tracking ETFs.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) welcomes Franklin Templeton Canada (“Franklin Templeton”) to ring the bell in celebration of the March 28th launch of three index tracking ETFs.
  • “Within a portfolio, these ETFs can complement active and passive strategies by aiming to provide higher income and reduce overall risk.”
    The three new Franklin Templeton funds are as follows:
    Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF ( FLVC ) – seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Franklin Canadian Low Volatility High Dividend Index NTR (the “FLVC Index”).
  • Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF ( FLVU ) – seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend CAD Index NTR (the “FLVU Index”).
  • Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF ( FLVI ) – seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Franklin International ex North America Low Volatility High Dividend CAD Index NTR (the “FLVI Index”).

Reliance Matrix Announces Integration With bswift®

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Legal, Insurance, Human Resources, Consulting, Automation, Health, Organization, EDI, Communication, Partnership, SVP, EOI, API

The Reliance Matrix integration is available to bswift clients and through channel partner programs.

Key Points: 
  • The Reliance Matrix integration is available to bswift clients and through channel partner programs.
  • The integration leverages Reliance Matrix’s proprietary Matrixlink® technology, a purpose built data integration platform designed to transform and integrate employer and employee data through modern connections.
  • Highlights of the bswift integration include:
    Direct Billing from bswift Data: Quickly generate accurate Reliance Matrix invoices directly from bswift, without manual reconciliation or EDI uploads.
  • For more information, contact your Reliance Matrix sales or account manager, or visit Reliance Matrix on the bswift platform.

Cleveland-Cliffs Issues Sustainability Report for 2023

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Professional Services, Environmental Policy, Business, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Sustainability, Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Environment, Steel, Other Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Manufacturing, Cliff, CDP, Health, Culture, Negotiation, Organization, PDF, Partnership, GHG, Global warming potential, ESG, Climate, Carbon, City, Water, Cleveland-Cliffs, Fugitive emission, Safety, Metric, Report, Renewable energy

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced today the release of its Sustainability Report 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced today the release of its Sustainability Report 2023.
  • The Report informs about Cleveland-Cliffs’ continued progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance for 2023, including its achievements in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and decarbonization initiatives.
  • The Sustainability Report 2023 details how Cleveland-Cliffs’ steel products help advance the transition to a low-carbon economy, providing updates and highlights related to Cleveland-Cliffs’ most important sustainability topics, including climate and GHG emissions, water, waste, talent management, labor and community relations, health and safety, and corporate governance.
  • Cleveland-Cliffs’ Sustainability Report 2023 is accessible online in the “ Sustainability ” section of the Company’s corporate website, www.clevelandcliffs.com , where a printable PDF version of the report is also available.