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AI Audits, Equity Awareness in Data Privacy Methods, and Facial Recognition Technologies are Major Topics During This Year’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Events

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Author: Judy Wang, Communications Intern, FPF The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted two engaging events honoring 2023’s must-read privacy scholarship at the 14th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers ceremonies. On Tuesday, February 27, FPF hosted a Capitol Hill event featuring an opening keynote by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) as well as facilitated discussions [?]

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Author: Judy Wang, Communications Intern, FPF The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted two engaging events honoring 2023’s must-read privacy scholarship at the 14th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers ceremonies. On Tuesday, February 27, FPF hosted a Capitol Hill event featuring an opening keynote by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) as well as facilitated discussions [?]

Verde appoints Renato Mendes as Vice President Strategic Accounts

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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SINGAPORE, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce Renato Mendes as Vice President Strategic Accounts.

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  • SINGAPORE, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce Renato Mendes as Vice President Strategic Accounts.
  • Mr. Mendes will lead a team focused exclusively on Verde’s main customers, who collectively farm over 9 million hectares.
  • "I first met Renato Mendes 16 years ago in his hometown of São Gotardo, Minas Gerais state, where Verde's operations are.
  • From 2014 to 2021, Renato Mendes led "Terra do Leite" project, a groundbreaking integrated farming and dairy business he co-envisioned.

Procaps Group Announces Appointment of Jose Antonio Vieira as Chief Executive Officer Starting 2024

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Procaps Group (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps”), a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, announced today a strategic leadership transition as Ruben Minski, founder and CEO of Procaps prepares to transition from the role of Chief Executive Officer to focus exclusively on his role as Executive Chairman of the Board, and the appointment of Jose Antonio Vieira as the new Chief Executive Officer of Procaps Group.

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  • Procaps Group (NASDAQ: PROC) (“Procaps”), a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, announced today a strategic leadership transition as Ruben Minski, founder and CEO of Procaps prepares to transition from the role of Chief Executive Officer to focus exclusively on his role as Executive Chairman of the Board, and the appointment of Jose Antonio Vieira as the new Chief Executive Officer of Procaps Group.
  • The Board of Directors expresses its deep gratitude to Ruben Minski for his unwavering commitment and outstanding leadership throughout the years.
  • The decision to transition to the role of Executive Chairman reflects a thoughtful and deliberate succession planning process, as previously announced in February this year.
  • Together with the talented individuals at Procaps, we will continue to advance our mission of improving lives through pharmaceutical solutions,” said Jose Antonio Vieira.

Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research and QT Imaging Embark on the Second Phase of 3D Breast Imaging Research Study

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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This critical next-stage research will illuminate previously unmapped anatomy crucial to combating breast cancer.

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  • This critical next-stage research will illuminate previously unmapped anatomy crucial to combating breast cancer.
  • Nearly 80 percent of all breast cancers are believed to begin in the lining of the breast ducts.
  • The DRSLF research has also developed the first 3D printing of the anatomy of the human breast.
  • Says Klock, "Innovation is nothing new for QT Imaging®, and partnering with the Foundation in this next phase is simply another way to advance treatment in breast cancer care."

Standard Chartered appoints João Galvão as Regional Head, Trade Sales, Americas, Transaction Banking

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Standard Chartered Bank today announced the hiring of Joo Galvo as Head of Trade Sales, Transaction Banking, Americas.

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  • Standard Chartered Bank today announced the hiring of Joo Galvo as Head of Trade Sales, Transaction Banking, Americas.
  • Based in New York, Joo will report to Bharat Padmanabhan, Global Head, Transaction Banking Sales, with regional reporting to Steven Cranwell, CEO, Americas and Regional Head, Client Coverage, Americas.
  • Joao is a highly experienced trade professional and I look forward to working with him to support our clients with innovative trade solutions.
  • Joo added: I am excited to be part of the Standard Chartered team.

FDA Grants QT Imaging™ Clearance to Calculate Fibroglandular Volume of the Breast

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted QT Imaging, Inc. 510(K) clearance to calculate the fibroglandular volume (FGV) of the breast and the ratio of FGV to total breast volume (TGV). This ratio can contribute to an assessment of risk for breast cancer and changes in this ratio can be used to measure the efficacy of medication used to treat or prevent breast cancer.

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  • NOVATO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted QT Imaging, Inc. 510(K) clearance to calculate the fibroglandular volume (FGV) of the breast and the ratio of FGV to total breast volume (TGV).
  • No other ultrasound-based breast imaging modality is cleared by the FDA to quantify fibroglandular volume.
  • The company has received FDA 510(K) clearance for its QT Imaging Breast Scanner.
  • The QT Imaging Breast Scanner is indicated for use as an ultrasonic imaging system to provide reflection-mode and transmission-mode images of a patient's breast.

Key Trends and Opportunities in the Brazilian Construction Market to 2025: Annual Growth of 2.3% Forecast in 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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The "Construction in Brazil - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025 (Q4 2021)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Construction in Brazil - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2025 (Q4 2021)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Brazilian construction industry is expected to register an annual growth of 2.3% in 2022, before picking up to annual average growth of 2.8% from 2023 to 2025.
  • According to the Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industry (CBIC), the industry's output is expected to slow in 2022, due to surging inflation, rising interest rates, rising construction costs and slower economic growth.
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    Historical (2016-2020) and forecast (2021-2025) valuations of the construction industry in Brazil, featuring details of key growth drivers.

Mastercard Names Candido Botelho Bracher to Board of Directors

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Friday, September 10, 2021
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Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that its board of directors has named Candido Botelho Bracher as an independent director, effective immediately.

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  • Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that its board of directors has named Candido Botelho Bracher as an independent director, effective immediately.
  • Bracher brings more than 30 years of experience in global financial services to the Mastercard board.
  • He is currently a member of the board of directors at Ita Unibanco Group, the largest financial conglomerate in the southern hemisphere.
  • Previously, he served as a member of the board of directors of B3 S.A. Brasil, Bolsa, Balco and Companhia Brasileira de Distribuio.

Finn Grace Ventures Secures up to €100 Million Investment Commitment from GEM Group

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Monday, March 9, 2020
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Finn Grace Ventures (FGV), is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS ("GEM"), for the investment commitment of up to 100 million into FGV over the period of next 36 months through a Share Subscription Facility.

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  • Finn Grace Ventures (FGV), is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS ("GEM"), for the investment commitment of up to 100 million into FGV over the period of next 36 months through a Share Subscription Facility.
  • The capital commitment will allow FGV to drawdown the funds during the 3-years term by issuing shares of FGV's common stock to GEM Group and subject to share lending arrangement(s) being in place.
  • Global Emerging Markets (GEM) is a $3.4 billion alternative investment group that manages a diverse set of investment vehicles focused on emerging markets across the world.
  • GEMs investment vehicles provide the group and its investors with a diversified portfolio of asset classes that span the global private investing spectrum.