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Wellington-Altus Appoints Steph Condra as Chief Experience Officer, Continues Elevation of Advisor Support

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

As CXO, Steph will oversee the advanced wealth planning, advisor engagement, advisor onboarding, marketing, and regional management teams.

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  • As CXO, Steph will oversee the advanced wealth planning, advisor engagement, advisor onboarding, marketing, and regional management teams.
  • The creation of the Chief Experience Officer role underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional advisor experiences by providing the tools and support to thrive."
  • Steph—a CFA Society volunteer and Women in Capital Markets Wealth Management Working Group member—has held several leadership roles in her career.
  • I am thrilled to join their unstoppable momentum in this new role of Chief Experience Officer."

Celiac Disease Foundation Announces Three Senior-Level Appointments as Organization Expands in 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The Celiac Disease Foundation , a global leader in celiac disease patient advocacy, is expanding its operations with the appointment of three senior-level staff.

Key Points: 
  • The Celiac Disease Foundation , a global leader in celiac disease patient advocacy, is expanding its operations with the appointment of three senior-level staff.
  • “This year will be one of tremendous growth for the Celiac Disease Foundation,” said Foundation CEO Marilyn G. Geller.
  • The recipient of the 2023 Celiac Disease Foundation Prize for Excellence in Celiac Disease Research , Dr. Anderson is distinguished in the field and has helped to cement the role of gluten-reactive T cells as the fundamental drivers of celiac disease.
  • His work was first to show that T cells specific for gluten circulate in celiac disease patients’ blood, confirming celiac disease is a systemic disease not limited to the gut.

Inspiring True Story of Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Rebuilding with Metal and Iron

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Friday, January 5, 2024

BRANDON, MB, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On the surface, Laura Louise projects confidence and discipline, however this is not something that has always come easily to her. In her new book, "The Need to Nurture: Broken by Hearts of Steel, Rebuilt by Metal and Iron," she reveals her difficult childhood that left her navigating layers of trauma and how she turned that trauma into success as a bodybuilding champion.

Key Points: 
  • In her new book, "The Need to Nurture: Broken by Hearts of Steel, Rebuilt by Metal and Iron," she reveals her difficult childhood that left her navigating layers of trauma and how she turned that trauma into success as a bodybuilding champion.
  • In this memoir about childhood trauma, abandonment, and abuse, Louise shares how she was a latchkey kid who learned how to protect herself by any means necessary.
  • "Over the years, the violence and head games persisted, leaving one painful scar after another," Louise said.
  • "The Need to Nurture: Broken by Hearts of Steel, Rebuilt by Metal and Iron"

Nuvoton Unveils New Production-Ready Endpoint AI Platform for Machine Learning

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Friday, January 5, 2024

HSINCHU, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvoton is pleased to announce its new Endpoint AI Platform to accelerate the development of fully-featured microcontroller (MCU) AI products. These solutions are enabled by Nuvoton's powerful new MCU and MPU silicon, including the NuMicro® M55M1 equipped with Ethos U55 NPU, NuMicro® MA35D1, and NuMicro® M467 series. These MCUs are a valuable addition to the modern AI-centric computing toolkit and demonstrate how Nuvoton continues to work closely with Arm and other companies to develop a user-friendly and complete Endpoint AI Ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • HSINCHU, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvoton is pleased to announce its new Endpoint AI Platform to accelerate the development of fully-featured microcontroller (MCU) AI products.
  • Development on these platforms is made easy by Nuvoton's NuEdgeWise: a well-rounded, simple-to-adopt tool for machine learning (ML) development, which is nonetheless suitable for cutting-edge tasks.
  • Together, this powerful core hardware, combined with unique rich development tools, cements Nuvoton's reputation as a leading microcontroller platform provider.
  • NuEdgeWise leverages the popular Jupyter Notebook platform, allowing developers to train and deploy models on Nuvoton chips using TensorFlow Lite.

Ballard announces new Long-Term Supply Agreement with NFI and purchase order for 100 fuel cell engines for bus deployments in North America

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The agreement marks a new phase in the established partnership between Ballard and NFI, focused on deployment-level volumes of fuel cell powered buses across all of NFI's major brands including New Flyer, Alexander Dennis, and MCI.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement marks a new phase in the established partnership between Ballard and NFI, focused on deployment-level volumes of fuel cell powered buses across all of NFI's major brands including New Flyer, Alexander Dennis, and MCI.
  • As part of the LTSA, NFI has placed its first purchase order under the agreement for a minimum of 100 FCmove®-HD+ modules for planned delivery in 2024.
  • "This agreement is the next step in our multi-decade partnership with Ballard and a key component in advancing our leading fuel cell bus offerings," said David White, Executive Vice President, Supply Management, NFI.
  • With growing demand for fuel cell buses, we are excited to continue this partnership as we drive the transition to zero-emission transportation."

Representative complaints update

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Published: 13 December 2023

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Published: 13 December 2023
The OAIC has received multiple representative complaints following the major data breaches.
As at the date of publication, the Australian Information Commissioner (
AIC) has accepted two representative complaints; one against Medibank Private Limited in respect of its October 2022 data breach, the other against Singtel Optus Pty Limited in respect of its September 2022 data breach.

What is a representative complaint?

  • To make a valid representative complaint the requirements of sections 36 and 38 of the Privacy Act must be met.
  • This means that information gathered in the Medibank Commissioner-initiated investigation will be used for the purposes of the Medibank representative complaint.
  • Similarly, information gathered in the Optus CII will be used for the purposes of the Optus representative complaint.

Current court proceedings in respect of the representative complaints

Kenorland Minerals Provides Exploration Update

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2023) - Kenorland Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: KLD) (OTCQX: KLDCF) (FSE: 3WQ0) ("Kenorland" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update of its 2023 exploration activities, highlighting advancements on projects located in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, BC, and Alaska, including projects held under agreements with Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. ("Sumitomo"), Newmont Corporation ("Newmont"), Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra"), and Antofagasta Minerals ("Antofagasta").

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2023) - Kenorland Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: KLD) (OTCQX: KLDCF) (FSE: 3WQ0) ("Kenorland" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update of its 2023 exploration activities, highlighting advancements on projects located in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, BC, and Alaska, including projects held under agreements with Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. ("Sumitomo"), Newmont Corporation ("Newmont"), Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra"), and Antofagasta Minerals ("Antofagasta").
  • The total updated forecast for exploration expenditures on properties in which Kenorland holds direct or royalty interests is anticipated to be over $31.4 million in 2023, which includes up to $26.4 million in exploration financed by partners.
  • Given the low exploration maturity and proven endowment, the Muskayk Project compliments the Company's existing exploration portfolio.
  • Critical Minerals Portfolio: Over the last two years, the Company has assembled a portfolio of projects focused on critical minerals including rare earth elements ("REE") and Niobium.

MedBright AI Announces Closing of Investment in Limmi Healthcare AI Platform

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Lastly, in the event that MB Licensing Co. exercises the Option (as defined below), the final 200 MBAC Shares shall become exchangeable into MedBright Class A Shares.

Key Points: 
  • Lastly, in the event that MB Licensing Co. exercises the Option (as defined below), the final 200 MBAC Shares shall become exchangeable into MedBright Class A Shares.
  • Effective December 11, 2023, MedBright created a new class of non-voting common shares of the Company (the “MedBright Class A Shares”).
  • In connection with the transactions noted above, MedBright has agreed to pay an arm’s length finder 1,000,000 Common Shares.
  • This transaction will complement MedBright’s existing investment roadmap, focusing on the U.S. healthcare AI component.

Disc Medicine Announces Retirement of Brian MacDonald, MB, ChB, PhD as Chief Innovation Officer and Appointment as Chair of Scientific Advisory Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Dr. MacDonald plans to stay involved with Disc, transitioning from his current role to become Chair of Disc’s Scientific Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. MacDonald plans to stay involved with Disc, transitioning from his current role to become Chair of Disc’s Scientific Advisory Board.
  • “We are incredibly grateful for all of Brian’s exceptional contributions and leadership over the past 6 years.
  • “We are thrilled that Brian has agreed to remain involved with Disc and look forward to his continued leadership as part of the Scientific Advisory Board.
  • “I am proud of all Disc has accomplished thus far and am excited to remain a part of Disc’s continued growth towards becoming a leading hematology company.”

Mercado Bitcoin Lists the Digital Cash eEUR Stablecoin From ARYZE

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Known as Digital Cash, the eEUR is the first in a series of stablecoins developed by ARYZE, a pioneering multinational FinTech headquartered in Denmark focused on creating solutions that drive financial inclusion through digital assets and programmable money.

Key Points: 
  • Known as Digital Cash, the eEUR is the first in a series of stablecoins developed by ARYZE, a pioneering multinational FinTech headquartered in Denmark focused on creating solutions that drive financial inclusion through digital assets and programmable money.
  • Digital Cash stablecoins operate on various blockchain networks, and at MB can be found on the Polygon blockchain.
  • Digital Cash from ARYZE are full reserve stablecoins, meaning that they are asset-backed with government bonds and cash ensuring 100% parity to the physical Euro.
  • The Digital Cash eEUR stablecoin is issued by ARYZE BVI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARYZE Denmark, operating from the well-established digital assets jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands, and fully compliant with relevant stablecoin regulations.