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ICAS Redefines Accountancy Training in UK First

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland ( ICAS ) has today announced the biggest shake up in how it trains accountancy students in its 170-year history.

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  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland ( ICAS ) has today announced the biggest shake up in how it trains accountancy students in its 170-year history.
  • The new syllabus will make sure that the Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification remains relevant in an evolving global business landscape and from 22 March, ICAS students will learn through a UK first training model.
  • Bruce Cartwright CA, CEO at ICAS said: “Throughout our 170-year history, ICAS has constantly reinvented itself to remain relevant in an ever-changing world.
  • Training with ICAS will also mean that students can study online, but also access in person workshops and tutor time.

Act now! Experts urge firms to adopt ESG at IFF Annual Meeting

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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts on Saturday urged corporations to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) business practices to boost long-term growth and productivity.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts on Saturday urged corporations to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) business practices to boost long-term growth and productivity.
  • Yvonne Kam, PwC China Technical Partner, thinks it is a matter of survival for companies to pursue ESG.
  • "It will be a big question whether your company could still operate if you don't adopt ESG," said Kam.
  • Director of the ISSB Beijing office Zhang Zhengwei said companies could do great things once they adopt ESG.

Act now! Experts urge firms to adopt ESG at IFF Annual Meeting

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Sunday, October 29, 2023
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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts on Saturday urged corporations to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) business practices to boost long-term growth and productivity.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts on Saturday urged corporations to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) business practices to boost long-term growth and productivity.
  • Yvonne Kam, PwC China Technical Partner, thinks it is a matter of survival for companies to pursue ESG.
  • "It will be a big question whether your company could still operate if you don't adopt ESG," said Kam.
  • Director of the ISSB Beijing office Zhang Zhengwei said companies could do great things once they adopt ESG.

Bluetail Introduces the Next Generation of Its Time Saving MACH Conformity Module, Making Conforming Part 135 Charter Aircraft Even Faster

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluetail, the leading modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, has announced the release of its new and improved MACH Conformity Module.

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  • Upgrades were based on Part 135 operator feedback, and now feature mass searches based on any related ADs, SBs, components, and inspections.
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluetail , the leading modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, has announced the release of its new and improved MACH Conformity Module.
  • "For most operators, MACH Conformity pays for itself on the very first use.
  • And now, the process is even more intuitive, faster, and more capable than anything else on the market."

UK Business Leaders Want Government Action on Sustainability Reporting, ICAS Research Shows

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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A recent study conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has revealed a strong demand among UK business leaders for government financial support and mandated sustainability reporting standards to propel corporate sustainability practices.

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  • A recent study conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has revealed a strong demand among UK business leaders for government financial support and mandated sustainability reporting standards to propel corporate sustainability practices.
  • According to the findings, 36% of UK business leaders are calling for the implementation of mandated sustainability reporting standards.
  • The study also reveals that 42% of UK business leaders are seeking government incentives to support the upskilling of employees in sustainability and to strengthen the talent pipeline.
  • Bruce J Cartwright CA, CEO of ICAS, commented on the research, stating, "The research shows clearly that UK businesses need the support of policy makers to ensure that sustainability reporting is prioritised.

YuLife, leading UK Insurtech, Expands to South Africa to Transform the Insurance & Wellbeing Industry

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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JOHANNESBURG, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YuLife, the tech-driven financial services provider on a mission to inspire life, today announced its launch in South Africa. Founded in London in 2016, YuLife achieved rapid traction in the UK insurance market through its flagship product, group life insurance. The company's expansion into South Africa marks a significant milestone as it seeks to redefine how people around the world derive value from financial products.

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  • Founded in London in 2016, YuLife achieved rapid traction in the UK insurance market through its flagship product, group life insurance.
  • The company's expansion into South Africa marks a significant milestone as it seeks to redefine how people around the world derive value from financial products.
  • In addition to day-to-day wellbeing, YuLife provides critical wellbeing tools and services to further prevent illness, both mentally and physically.
  • "South Africa has the second highest insurance penetration globally, making it a perfect market for YuLife to expand into and showcase its innovative approach to insurance," said Jaco Oosthuizen, YuLife Co-founder and Managing Director of YuLife South Africa.

Telford Offshore Announces Completion of Sales Process and Acquisition by Merced Capital

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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The Telford Offshore group (“Telford Offshore” or “the Company”) announced today that it has been acquired by entities affiliated with Merced Capital.

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  • The Telford Offshore group (“Telford Offshore” or “the Company”) announced today that it has been acquired by entities affiliated with Merced Capital.
  • The acquisition represents the completion of the previously announced competitive sales process (the “Sales Process”).
  • Telford Offshore is now wholly owned by Merced Capital.
  • Telford Offshore also announced that Robert Duncan has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Lyra Health Completes $235M Funding Round, led by Dragoneer, to Fuel International Expansion

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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With the new funding, Lyra will accelerate its delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based, culturally responsive mental health care benefits for employees and their families around the world.

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  • With the new funding, Lyra will accelerate its delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based, culturally responsive mental health care benefits for employees and their families around the world.
  • "Mental health issues are much more pervasive than is commonly known, and Lyra is thoughtfully redefining access to care by providing broad-based solutions through employers.
  • This new funding will help Lyra deliver comprehensive and culturally responsive mental health care for organizations and their employees and families," said Ebersman.
  • Lyra Health is the leading provider of Workforce Mental Health benefits, serving 10 million global employees and their dependents.

Lyra Health Acquires ICAS World to Expand Its Mental Health Care Services Globally

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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With this acquisition, Lyra and ICAS are setting a new standard for global mental health care.

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  • With this acquisition, Lyra and ICAS are setting a new standard for global mental health care.
  • "Leading companies understand the immediate, critical need to provide effective mental health care for their employees and their families," said David Ebersman, Lyra Health CEO and co-founder.
  • This acquisition accelerates Lyra's investment in making culturally responsive mental health care services, such as mental health assessments, coaching, therapy, and guided self-care available on a global scale.
  • "Lyra's innovative, evidence-based approach to delivering mental health care, combined with ICAS's extensive local provider network, transforms access to quality mental health care for organizations and their employees and families," said Andrew Davies, CEO of ICAS.

Samsung Introduces Three New Logic Solutions to Power the Next Generation of Automobiles

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The Exynos Auto T5123 is currently in mass production and is delivering 5G-based vehicle communication capabilities for the first time in the industry.

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  • The Exynos Auto T5123 is currently in mass production and is delivering 5G-based vehicle communication capabilities for the first time in the industry.
  • The Exynos Auto V7 is the newest addition to Samsungs automotive-brand processor lineup and is designed for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
  • The S2VPS01 regulates and rectifies the flow of electrical power, allowing reliable and robust in-vehicle infotainment system performance.
  • The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions.