Pacific Alliance

Respected Philanthropist & Aquaculture Leader John Molina Named to AltaSea’s Board of Trustees

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Molina has been involved with AltaSea for the past five years as the founder of Pacific6 Enterprises that docks its one-of-a-kind aquaculture vessel at AltaSea.

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  • Molina has been involved with AltaSea for the past five years as the founder of Pacific6 Enterprises that docks its one-of-a-kind aquaculture vessel at AltaSea.
  • “John Molina is a visionary leader with an especially important focus on our oceans.
  • We could not be more pleased to have John join our board as we address climate change through ocean-related solutions,” said Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Chair of AltaSea’s Board of Trustees.
  • Additionally, Dr. Melanie Lundquist, LHD joined the Board of Trustees in August 2022.

APRU Appoints Professor Thomas Schneider as New Chief Executive

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) announced today that it had appointed Professor Thomas Schneider as its new Chief Executive, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) announced today that it had appointed Professor Thomas Schneider as its new Chief Executive, effective January 1, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230202005513/en/
    In announcing the appointment, APRU Chair and Chancellor of UCLA Professor Gene D. Block said, “Professor Schneider will bring considerable skills, knowledge, and experience to his new role, and I am confident that he has the ability to lead APRU into its next phase.
  • A native of Germany, Professor Schneider studied at the University of Zurich, the University of Basel, and the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris.
  • Professor Schneider was selected after an extensive global search by the APRU Search Committee led by Professor Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chair of APRU and Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and search partner Perrett Laver.

TNS Launches Market Data Services for Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now connected to Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), as a market data vendor.

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  • Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now connected to Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), as a market data vendor.
  • Opening up access to Israels sole exchange, with order routing and market data connectivity to the TASE matching engine in Tel Aviv, allows TNS customers to capitalize on trading activities in this growing market.
  • This latest exchange connection allows TNS to provide access to approved recipients, including exchange members and market data vendors, said Jeff Mezger, TNS Vice President of Product Management, Financial Markets.
  • This project includes market data for TASEs equities and increases the number of market data feeds we now offer globally.

Scotiabank Chile named Digital Bank of the Year for Latin America and the Caribbean by LatinFinance

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank Chile has been recognized by LatinFinance as the Digital Bank of the Year in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank Chile has been recognized by LatinFinance as the Digital Bank of the Year in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • "We are delighted that Scotiabank Chile has been recognized asDigital Bank of the Year for Latin America and the Caribbean", said Ignacio (Nacho) Deschamps, Group Head, International Banking and Digital Transformation, Scotiabank.
  • This is not the first time that the Bank's operations have been recognized for being at the forefront of digital in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Scotiabank has also been recognized as Best Bank in North America for Innovation in Digital Banking and as the Most Innovative in Data by The Banker Magazine.

TNS Launches Market Data Services for Borsa Istanbul

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now connected to Borsa Istanbul (BIST) as a market data vendor.

Key Points: 
  • Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now connected to Borsa Istanbul (BIST) as a market data vendor.
  • Opening up access to Turkeys sole exchange with order routing and market data connectivity to the BIST matching engine in Istanbul allows TNS customers to capitalize on trading activities in this growing market.
  • Under the new agreement, TNS can deliver the BIST market data to any location globally via a high availability backbone with minimal network latency.
  • This project includes market data for BISTs equities, as well as the futures and options markets, and increases the number of market data feeds we now offer globally to over 330.

SCOTIABANK DELIVERS RECORD SHOWING AT 2022 EUROMONEY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST BANK IN CANADA

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Friday, July 15, 2022

TORONTO, July 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to announce it has been named Best Bank in Canada, North America's Best Bank for Sustainable Finance and Best Investment Bank Chile at the 2022 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.

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  • TORONTO, July 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is pleased to announce it has been named Best Bank in Canada, North America's Best Bank for Sustainable Finance and Best Investment Bank Chile at the 2022 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
  • Established in 1992, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence are a definitive program for the global banking industry, featuring more than 50 regional and best bank awards across 100 countries.
  • "Scotiabank's very strong showing at the 2022 Euromoney Awards further cements our position as a Leading Bank in the Americas," said Brian Porter, President & Chief Executive Officer, Scotiabank.
  • Scotiabank was recognized by Euromoney in 2020 , winning Chile'sBest Bank andLatin America'sBest Bank Transformation awards that year.

Canada announces $4.5 million to help Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia with data systems needed to fight climate change

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Canada will continue to help partner countries take climate action, build resilience and transition to a cleaner and low-carbon future.

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  • Canada will continue to help partner countries take climate action, build resilience and transition to a cleaner and low-carbon future.
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, met with Mexico's Environment and Natural Resources Secretary, Maria Luisa Albores Gonzlez, and announced $4.5 million, over four years, to support Pacific Alliance countriesMexico, Peru, Chile and Colombiain strengthening their national climate measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems.
  • MRV systems are critical for nations to develop strong and effective mitigation policies and actions, because they provide governments with transparent, accurate, and comparable information on emissions sources.
  • Gold Standard Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2003 by multiple international NGOs to catalyze ambitious climate action by strengthening environmental markets, increasing corporate sustainability, and mobilizing climate finance.

China's pioneering liberal arts college co-founds Pacific Alliance

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

ZHUHAI, China, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China's first modern liberal arts college, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), has initiated the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts Colleges (PALAC) with eight other liberal arts universities.

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  • ZHUHAI, China, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China's first modern liberal arts college, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), has initiated the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts Colleges (PALAC) with eight other liberal arts universities.
  • Addressing global education issues and climate change, PALAC networks like-minded institutions working for liberal arts exchange and scholarship to benefit students and the region.
  • The groups are focusing on liberal arts development and worldwide issues, conducting collaborative research on climate change.
  • This new Alliance held its first annual Global Liberal Arts Conference between 3-4 June 2022.

China's pioneering liberal arts college co-founds Pacific Alliance

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

ZHUHAI, China, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China's first modern liberal arts college, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), has initiated the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts Colleges (PALAC) with eight other liberal arts universities.

Key Points: 
  • ZHUHAI, China, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China's first modern liberal arts college, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), has initiated the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts Colleges (PALAC) with eight other liberal arts universities.
  • Addressing global education issues and climate change, PALAC networks like-minded institutions working for liberal arts exchange and scholarship to benefit students and the region.
  • The groups are focusing on liberal arts development and worldwide issues, conducting collaborative research on climate change.
  • This new Alliance held its first annual Global Liberal Arts Conference between 3-4 June 2022.

Prime Minister concludes successful visit of President of Chile Gabriel Boric

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Monday, June 6, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries and their partnership in the Americas.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries and their partnership in the Americas.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau and President Boric strongly condemned Russia's unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine and highlighted their unwavering support ofUkraine's democracy, sovereignty,and territorial integrity.
  • During the visit, Canada and Chile signedthe Memorandum of Understandingon Cooperation in Gender Equality and Women's Empowermentto establish a framework to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.
  • Later this afternoon, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Boric will meet with high school students for a discussion on the environment and climate change, leadership, democracy, and gender equality.