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Orbia Releases Annual Impact Report, Highlighting Strong Progress on Sustainability-Driven Agenda

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Monday, March 25, 2024

de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) released its 15th annual Impact Report , which encompasses the company’s overall business performance as well as key accomplishments in advancing life around the world.

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  • de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) released its 15th annual Impact Report , which encompasses the company’s overall business performance as well as key accomplishments in advancing life around the world.
  • “Amidst challenging conditions and a changing global landscape, Orbia remains committed to its purpose to advance life around the world.
  • Orbia’s strong progress toward its impact goals continues to receive accolades.
  • To read the full 2023 Impact Report, visit the reporting hub here: https://sustainability.orbia.com/ .

Semiconductor Chips & Cloud Computing: A Quote Book

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Semiconductor Chips & Cloud Computing: A Quote BookToday, we publish the first in a three-part series of “Quote Books” summarizing each of the three panels.

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Semiconductor Chips & Cloud Computing: A Quote Book

  • Today, we publish the first in a three-part series of “Quote Books” summarizing each of the three panels.
  • This first quote book is focused on hardware and infrastructure, including semiconductor chips and cloud computing.
  • The voices of everyday Americans can sometimes be lost in discussions involving dense technical, policy, or legal language.
  • While the benefits or risks of new technologies are being debated by policymakers, these individuals experience the effects of innovation in real-time.
  • The goal of the “Quote Book” solely aims to reflect and compile quotes from the participants aggregated into common themes.
  • “At the chips layer, there's one company that is predominant in designing the most advanced chips.
  • The agency has an existing track record on semiconductor chips and cloud computing.  [Semiconductor chips] As Chair Khan explained in her recent remarks, “One of the first merger lawsuits we filed after I joined the agency blocked Nvidia’s attempted acquisition of Arm[3]—which would have been the largest semiconductor chip merger in history.
  • It becomes a bimodal distribution whether we want it to or not,” said Corey Quinn, Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group.

Sleek, the Web3 Social Network, Raises US$5m to Power the Ownership Economy

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Hong Kong, Hong Kong | November 17, 2023 09:36 AM Eastern Standard Time

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  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong | November 17, 2023 09:36 AM Eastern Standard Time
    Sleek , a Web3 social network, today announces they have successfully raised US$5 million in a seed round, enabling them to power the ownership economy and bring blockchain-powered social media to the masses.
  • For the very first time, users can directly monetize their content and social capital to become a new class of creators.
  • “Leveraging our own experiences and lessons learnt, we are building applications alongside our users to power the future of Web3 social”, said co-founder, Chase Guo.
  • With blockchain-based social assets and a suite of pioneering products, Sleek is poised to reshape the social networking landscape and open new doors for creators to prosper in the Web3 era.

Mortgage activity slows with cooling housing market

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

This according to the latest Residential Mortgage Industry Report (RMIR) released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

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  • This according to the latest Residential Mortgage Industry Report (RMIR) released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
  • "In the first half of 2023, more than 290,000 mortgage borrowers renewed their mortgage with chartered banks at a significantly higher interest rate.
  • Get the most up-to-date information on housing research by subscribing to CMHC's Housing Updates newsletter.
  • CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and information to all levels of governments, consumers and the housing industry.

Haversine Funding Announces OnDeck with Haversine, a Limited Series Podcast Dedicated to the Specialty Finance Industry

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Haversine Funding, a premier lender finance platform in the specialty finance space, proudly announces its newest endeavor - the limited series podcast, OnDeck with Haversine.

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  • Haversine Funding, a premier lender finance platform in the specialty finance space, proudly announces its newest endeavor - the limited series podcast, OnDeck with Haversine.
  • OnDeck with Haversine brings industry leaders from diverse corners of private credit together, from factoring and asset-based lending to real estate and beyond.
  • The series delves deep into pressing trends, novel strategies and transformative initiatives granting listeners unprecedented insight into the nuanced operations of the specialty finance world.
  • This new podcast continues the expansion of Haversine’s value added offerings for lenders, leaders, service providers, private equity sponsors, and investors within this dynamic and growing industry.

Zeal Credit Union Shines a Spotlight on Hardworking Americans (Video included)

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Monday, October 2, 2023

LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeal Credit Union is pleased to announce the winners of its Hardworking Americans campaign. The campaign sought nominations from the public for community members who embody the actions and attributes of a hard worker. Six members of the community have been selected and are now being honored for making the Credit Union's Michigan communities – and the world – a brighter place.

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  • LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeal Credit Union is pleased to announce the winners of its Hardworking Americans campaign.
  • Recently, he became a member of the Detroit Plumbers Union Local 98, achieving his goal of working in a union.
  • Member deposits are insured to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency.
  • To learn more about careers at Zeal Credit Union, visit ZealCU.org/Careers /.

Rainbow Ryders Looks Back at 40 Years of Hot Air Ballooning

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Monday, September 18, 2023

As Rainbow Ryders has grown, so has hot air ballooning in the region; and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta continues to be the largest event in New Mexico.

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  • As Rainbow Ryders has grown, so has hot air ballooning in the region; and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta continues to be the largest event in New Mexico.
  • “I am so proud of the role that Rainbow Ryders has played on the lives of so many and in the expansion of the hot air balloon industry.
  • Rainbow Ryders also owns and flies new Visit ABQ and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hot air balloons.
  • Lastly, Rainbow Ryders has been the official hot air balloon ride vendor for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every year for the last 25 years.

Nasdaq Features Orbia as an ESG Trendsetter

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Nasdaq, an American multinational financial services corporation and the U.S. leader in stock trading by volume, has selected and profiled Orbia as an ESG Trendsetter.

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  • Nasdaq, an American multinational financial services corporation and the U.S. leader in stock trading by volume, has selected and profiled Orbia as an ESG Trendsetter.
  • “We were delighted to be recognized by Nasdaq as an ESG Trendsetter, as ESG is intrinsic to who we are,“ said Tania Rabasa Kovacs, Vice President of Sustainability at Orbia.
  • Orbia utilizes Nasdaq’s solutions, including Metrio, for ESG reporting as well as Nasdaq IR Insights to support engagement with shareholders.
  • See the Orbia ESG Trendsetter video and article here .

Parallaxes Capital Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

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Friday, July 7, 2023

NEW YORK, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital ("Parallaxes"), a leading alternative asset manager specializing in monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"), is proud to announce the five recipients of its 2023 scholarship program.

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  • NEW YORK, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital ("Parallaxes"), a leading alternative asset manager specializing in monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"), is proud to announce the five recipients of its 2023 scholarship program.
  • Laurie and Gregory Beard Scholarship:
    Parallaxes is delighted to award the 2023 scholarship to Tania Folivia from Peoria, IL.
  • Previous recipients of the Laurie and Gregory Beard Scholarship include Justus Omuwumi (2022), Sophia Canfield (2021), and Logan Stewart (2020).
  • Parallaxes Capital is committed to supporting exceptional students attending Illinois and has awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships since 2020.

IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology: Uniting Global Leaders in Well-being and Resilience

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

This highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of world leaders in the field of Positive Psychology, offering a transformative experience for attendees seeking to deepen their understanding and application of positive psychology principles.

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  • This highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of world leaders in the field of Positive Psychology, offering a transformative experience for attendees seeking to deepen their understanding and application of positive psychology principles.
  • This captivating panel aims to illuminate the vital role of positive psychology in fostering resilience and well-being on a global scale.
  • The IPPA World Congress offers 590 presenters and 130 hours of content delivered through a wide variety of session formats.
  • For more information about the IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology and to register for this extraordinary event, please visit www.ippaworldcongress.org