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"Solutions That Scale," 3rd Annual Techonomy Climate Conference to Convene CEOs, Technologists, Activists, Scientists and Writers for Climate Week Event

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worth Media, in partnership with EDF, has finalized a dynamic lineup for the 3rd Annual Techonomy Climate Conference next Wednesday, during Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly this September 20th. Focused on Solutions That Scale, Techonomy Climate NYC will bring together a remarkable lineup of sustainability experts, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and tech executives to share and uplift emerging climate solutions. 

Key Points: 
  • Focused on Solutions That Scale, Techonomy Climate NYC will bring together a remarkable lineup of sustainability experts, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and tech executives to share and uplift emerging climate solutions.
  • Staff Writer for Grist: Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-Palmolive, and Mary Ellen Iskenderian, CEO of Women's World Banking.
  • Techonomy Climate: Solutions That Scale is a daylong event exploring diversified approaches to solving climate change, from carbon removal & sequestration, lower consumption, and reliable renewable energy to nature-based solutions.
  • Participants will engage in conversations, plenary sessions, panels, and a closing reception celebrating the cross-sector solutionists coming together at UNGA and Climate Week NYC.

Women's World Banking Brings Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023. Convening for the first time in person since 2019, the Making Finance Work for Women Summit will provide a space for over 300 leaders in the financial services, investor, philanthropy, policy, and technology communities to come together and discuss innovative ways to economically empower all women through financial inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is one of the ways Women's World Banking is trying to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • Women's World Banking is excited to bring back the Fintech Innovation Challenge as a part of this year's Making Finance Work for Women Summit programming.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is presented by Women's World Banking with support from Leading Sponsor, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Scaling Sponsor Ernst & Young (EY US).

Women's World Banking Brings Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023. Convening for the first time in person since 2019, the Making Finance Work for Women Summit will provide a space for over 300 leaders in the financial services, investor, philanthropy, policy, and technology communities to come together and discuss innovative ways to economically empower all women through financial inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, India, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking, a global leader in advancing financial inclusion for low-income women across the world, is bringing the Making Finance Work for Women Summit to Mumbai, India on 24-25 May 2023.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is one of the ways Women's World Banking is trying to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • Women's World Banking is excited to bring back the Fintech Innovation Challenge as a part of this year's Making Finance Work for Women Summit programming.
  • The Making Finance Work for Women Summit is presented by Women's World Banking with support from Leading Sponsor, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Scaling Sponsor Ernst & Young (EY US).

Orlando Museum of Art Board of Trustees appoints Cathryn Mattson as Interim Executive Director and CEO

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Cathryn Mattson as the Interim Executive Director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art, effective May 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Cathryn Mattson as the Interim Executive Director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art, effective May 1, 2023.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Cathryn as the Interim CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art," says Mark Elliott, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
  • Mattson comes to the Orlando Museum of Art as a seasoned executive who has worked domestically and globally across various industries and sectors.
  • "The Orlando Museum of Art provides inspiration to all who visit," says Mattson.

Orlando Museum of Art Board of Trustees Appoints Cathryn Mattson as Interim Executive Director and CEO

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Cathryn Mattson as the Interim Executive Director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art, effective May 1, 2023. Mattson was chosen, by unanimous vote of the Trustees, after a substantive search and vetting process; she will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Museum.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Cathryn Mattson as the Interim Executive Director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art, effective May 1, 2023.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Cathryn Mattson as the Interim Executive Director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art, effective May 1, 2023.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Cathryn as the Interim CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art," says Mark Elliott, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
  • Mattson comes to the Orlando Museum of Art as a seasoned executive who has worked domestically and globally across various industries and sectors.

70% of Accountants Find Clients are Usually More Responsive Than Coworkers

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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A new study commissioned by Canopy , the leading cloud-based practice management platform for accounting professionals, found that accounting practitioners clients are typically more responsive than their own coworkers.

Key Points: 
  • A new study commissioned by Canopy , the leading cloud-based practice management platform for accounting professionals, found that accounting practitioners clients are typically more responsive than their own coworkers.
  • The study of 150 accountants based in the U.S. uncovered that 70% of accountants and staff report that it is generally easier to get a response from their clients than their own coworkers.
  • Additionally, among senior partners, 76% have had to over communicate with staff to explain what theyre referencing and 60% of accountants and staff have wasted time over communicating internally.
  • Accountants need streamlined firm communications to effectively communicate with clients and coworkers:
    91% of accountants and staff say they regularly want to reference client messages (i.e.

Women's World Banking Announces the Appointment of Aliko Dangote Foundation CEO Zouera Youssoufou and Morgan Stanley Managing Director Seema Hingorani to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. This brings the number of Board members to 12, including two Honorary Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.
  • The new Board members are Zouera Youssoufou, CEO and Managing Director of Aliko Dangote Foundation, and Seema Hingorani, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Founder and Chair of Girls Who Invest.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Zouera and Seema to the Women's World Banking Board," said Janet Truncale , Board Chair and EY Americas Financial Services Organization Vice Chair and Regional Managing Partner.
  • "I have known both Zouera and Seema for many years," noted Women's World Banking's President and CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian.

Women's World Banking Announces the Appointment of Aliko Dangote Foundation CEO Zouera Youssoufou and Morgan Stanley Managing Director Seema Hingorani to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. This brings the number of Board members to 12, including two Honorary Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors.
  • The new Board members are Zouera Youssoufou, CEO and Managing Director of Aliko Dangote Foundation, and Seema Hingorani, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Founder and Chair of Girls Who Invest.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Zouera and Seema to the Women's World Banking Board," said Janet Truncale , Board Chair and EY Americas Financial Services Organization Vice Chair and Regional Managing Partner.
  • "I have known both Zouera and Seema for many years," noted Women's World Banking's President and CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian.

Global Large Joint Devices Market Report Suite 2022-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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The "Large Joint Devices Market Report Suite - Global - 2022-2028 - MedSuite" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Large Joint Devices Market Report Suite - Global - 2022-2028 - MedSuite" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The total Global Large Joint Devices Market is growing at a rate of 4.8%, which will take the 2021 market value of $19 billion up to $26 billion by 2028.
  • The full report suite on the global market for orthopedic large joint devices includes multiple segments and sub-segments including knee replacement devices, hip replacement devices and associated accessories, such as bone cement.
  • In terms of the global market share, the top competitors within the global large joints market are Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, and DePuy Synthes.

Women's World Banking Announces 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge to Elevate Fintechs with New Solutions to Close the Gender Gap in Financial Services

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's World Banking announced today the 2023 Fintech Innovation Challenge, a global competition to highlight and advance solutions to close the gender gap through digital financial services. Now in its fourth year and the only women-centered fintechs competition, the Challenge will provide a platform for later stage fintechs working to address the persistent challenges in serving the low-income women's market.

Key Points: 
  • Digital financial services can serve as an on-ramp for low-income women to adopt and use a large suite of formal financial products and services, expanding women's choices and their financial and economic resilience and empowerment.
  • Low-income women represent a large, untapped market opportunity for digital financial services providers, particularly fintechs leveraging technology to close the gender gap in financial services.
  • "Participating in the Women's World Banking Fintech Innovation Challenge drove us to learn moredeeply how we can better serve our women customers," said Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer at Tyme, a 2020 Fintech Innovation Challenge Winner.
  • The Grand Prize winner of the Fintech Innovation Challenge will be announced in Dubai, on February 16, 2023 following the pitch competition.