GIA

GigCapital5, Inc. Confirms Receipt of Sponsor Funds to Extend Period of Time to Consummate Business Combination and for Additional Working Capital

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Professional Services, Finance, Accounting, SPAC, Trust, Acquisition, GIA, Bank

In consideration for the deposit, the Company has amended and restated the existing unsecured non-convertible interest free promissory note to include the additional loan amount, so the aggregate principal amount under such promissory note was increased to the total of $1,460,000.

Key Points: 
  • In consideration for the deposit, the Company has amended and restated the existing unsecured non-convertible interest free promissory note to include the additional loan amount, so the aggregate principal amount under such promissory note was increased to the total of $1,460,000.
  • Such principal amount will be repaid in connection with the closing of GigCapital5’s initial business combination.
  • In addition, on July 25, 2023, the Company amended and restated the existing working capital promissory note issued to the Sponsor to include the additional loan amount of $65,000, so the aggregate principal amount under such working capital promissory note was increased to the total of $1,065,000.
  • The promissory note is non-interest bearing and may be converted at the Sponsor’s election upon the consummation of the initial business combination into units identical to the private placement units issued in connection with the Company’s initial public offering at a price of $10.00 per unit.

Longeveron Appoints Lisa Locklear as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Gemological Institute of America, University, Senior, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, PwC, Health care, National Association of Corporate Directors, University of California, Davis, Certified Public Accountant, Ingram Micro, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, MBA, Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Science, Shimaa Hashad, CoreLogic, The Walt Disney Company, Corporation, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, GSN, CPA, NACD, CFO, Growth, Financial Executives International, National Association, American Institute, GIA, Pharmaceutical industry, Management

MIAMI, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) ("Longeveron" or "Company"), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for life-threatening and chronic aging-related conditions, announced today the appointment of Lisa Locklear as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) ("Longeveron" or "Company"), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for life-threatening and chronic aging-related conditions, announced today the appointment of Lisa Locklear as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ms. Locklear is an accomplished leader with global business experience, and is a respected finance professional in the biopharmaceutical industry.
  • “Lisa brings to Longeveron keen strategic perspective and expansive industry knowledge, and her financial leadership ability will be vital as we continue advancing our innovative cellular therapy assets toward important milestones,” said Wa’el Hashad, Longeveron CEO.
  • During her time at Avanir, Ms. Locklear was instrumental in enhancing the financial and technology related processes, systems, and people during a period of rapid growth.

GigCapital5, Inc. Confirms Receipt of Sponsor Funds to Extend Period of Time to Consummate Business Combination and for Additional Working Capital

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Monday, June 26, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Accounting, SPAC, Trust, Acquisition, Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts, GIA, Bank

Such principal amount will be repaid in connection with the closing of GigCapital5’s initial business combination.

Key Points: 
  • Such principal amount will be repaid in connection with the closing of GigCapital5’s initial business combination.
  • As a result of the deposits into the Trust Account, the period of time that GigCapital5 has to consummate a business combination has been extended to July 28, 2023.
  • In addition, on June 26, 2023, the Company amended and restated the existing working capital promissory note issued to the Sponsor to include the additional loan amount of $130,000, so the aggregate principal amount under such working capital promissory note was increased to the total of $1,000,000.
  • The promissory note is non-interest bearing and may be converted at the Sponsor’s election upon the consummation of the initial business combination into units identical to the private placement units issued in connection with the Company’s initial public offering at a price of $10.00 per unit.

Corporate Immigration Partners, Global Immigration Associates and Hammond Neal Moore to Combine Into One Firm

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Workforce, P.C, LLP, CIP, Partner (business rank), HNM, Partner, SAN, Partnership, GIA, Geography, Clothing, Video game

CHICAGO and CINCINNATI and SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Immigration Partners, LLP (CIP), Global Immigration Associates, P.C. (GIA) and Hammond Neal Moore, LLP (HNM), three leading corporate immigration law firms, announced today they have signed an agreement to combine into one firm under the banner of Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C. (CIP PC). The combined firm will be affiliated with Envoy Global, the technology leader in global immigration and workforce mobility. The announcement comes during a time of strategic growth and evolution, positioning Envoy Global and CIP PC to offer the most comprehensive and customized immigration and global mobility solutions in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Three of the leading immigration law firms are combining under the banner of Corporate Immigration Partners to steward companies through the changing world of global talent, in tandem with Envoy Global.
  • CHICAGO and CINCINNATI and SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Immigration Partners, LLP (CIP) , Global Immigration Associates, P.C.
  • (GIA) and Hammond Neal Moore, LLP (HNM) , three leading corporate immigration law firms, announced today they have signed an agreement to combine into one firm under the banner of Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C.
  • The combined firm will be affiliated with Envoy Global , the technology leader in global immigration and workforce mobility.

STATE OF THE ART JEWELRY SUMMIT

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Diamond, Learning, Gemological Institute of America, Environmental science, Engineering, Harvard University, Geological Museum, Woman, RJC, Science, FIRST, Risk, Growth, Jewellery, ESG, Climate change, Summit, GIA, Mineralogy, Gemstone, Management

LONDON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first ever collaboration between The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) takes place on 23rd June in-person at Harvard University.  Three of the world's most respected thought leaders come together to explore challenges, opportunities, and the future of responsible practice at the 'State of the Art Jewelry Summit'.

Key Points: 
  • Three of the world's most respected thought leaders come together to explore challenges, opportunities, and the future of responsible practice at the 'State of the Art Jewelry Summit'.
  • RJC will launch its first ever ESG toolkit at the Summit which will be available free to all attendees.
  • The Summit will bring all sectors of the gem and jewellery industry together to shape our collective approach to, and understanding of, responsible jewellery.
  • "I'm excited that the MGMH at Harvard University is hosting its ever first Summit on responsible jewelry in collaboration with The RJC and GIA.

STATE OF THE ART JEWELRY SUMMIT

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Diamond, Learning, Gemological Institute of America, Environmental science, Engineering, Harvard University, Geological Museum, Woman, RJC, Science, FIRST, Risk, Growth, Jewellery, ESG, Climate change, Summit, GIA, Mineralogy, Gemstone, Management

LONDON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first ever collaboration between The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) takes place on 23rd June in-person at Harvard University.  Three of the world's most respected thought leaders come together to explore challenges, opportunities, and the future of responsible practice at the 'State of the Art Jewelry Summit'.

Key Points: 
  • Three of the world's most respected thought leaders come together to explore challenges, opportunities, and the future of responsible practice at the 'State of the Art Jewelry Summit'.
  • RJC will launch its first ever ESG toolkit at the Summit which will be available free to all attendees.
  • The Summit will bring all sectors of the gem and jewellery industry together to shape our collective approach to, and understanding of, responsible jewellery.
  • "I'm excited that the MGMH at Harvard University is hosting its ever first Summit on responsible jewelry in collaboration with The RJC and GIA.

VERSES Publishes Breakthrough Research on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
University College London, Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, Human, Meta, Neuroimaging, Microsoft, Mind, OpenAI, Free energy, Organization, XAI, Philosophy, Explainable artificial intelligence, Berlin school, Free energy principle, Artificial intelligence, Architecture, Berlin, Safety, GIA, NEO, Medical device, EU, AI, Research

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (NEO:VERS) (OTCQX:VRSSF) ("VERSES'' or the "Company”), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of artificial intelligence, announces the publication of a landmark research paper, " Designing Explainable Artificial Intelligence with Active Inference: A framework for interpretability based on the study of introspection and decision-making ."

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (NEO:VERS) (OTCQX:VRSSF) ("VERSES'' or the "Company”), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of artificial intelligence, announces the publication of a landmark research paper, " Designing Explainable Artificial Intelligence with Active Inference: A framework for interpretability based on the study of introspection and decision-making ."
  • The paper articulates methods for developing human-interpretable, explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) systems based on active inference and the Free Energy Principle, which offers new possibilities for transparency and understanding of AI processing.
  • "The ability for AI to explain its decision-making process is crucial for building trust and understanding amongst end users," said Maxwell Ramstead, VERSES Director of Research.
  • In response to growing global concerns about the risks and safety around artificial intelligence, this breakthrough research paper is set to be showcased at the upcoming Active Inference conference in Belgium next month.

Historic Launch: Enforceable Asset-Backed NFTs with LCX as Physical Validator

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Crypto, Blockchain, NFT, Non-fungible token, LCX, GIA, History, Diamond, Cryptocurrency

In a historic launch, LCX unveils a revolutionary NFT project called Tiamonds that ensures contractual enforcement by bridging digital and physical assets.

Key Points: 
  • In a historic launch, LCX unveils a revolutionary NFT project called Tiamonds that ensures contractual enforcement by bridging digital and physical assets.
  • Tiamonds introduces real-world diamonds on the blockchain as enforceable asset-backed NFTs to the market.
  • This marks LCX as the first platform to offer liability as a physical validator for asset-backed NFTs.
  • LCX, as the physical validator, ensures contractual enforcement of represented rights to the tokenized physical assets on the blockchain.

Rapaport Press Release: Rapaport Launches Green Star Source Program

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Retail, Luxury, Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Diamond, Gemological Institute of America, DOR, Research, Rappaport (surname), Green star, GIA, News, Gemstone

The Rapaport Group is pleased to launch the Green Star Source Program which tracks the source of polished diamonds from the rough diamond producer.

Key Points: 
  • The Rapaport Group is pleased to launch the Green Star Source Program which tracks the source of polished diamonds from the rough diamond producer.
  • “GIA’s Diamond Origin Report Service and Okavango ethical sourcing allows us to issue Green Star certificates for polished diamonds.
  • Prioritized RapNet Green Star designation will promote price premiums for ethically sourced diamonds,” said, Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group.
  • We are pleased to support the GIA Diamond Origin Grading Reports and the Rapaport Green Star diamond programs,” said, Mmetla Masire, Managing Director of Okavango Diamond Company.

Emerging Markets Report: The Art of Artificial Intelligence

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Monday, May 29, 2023
Survivor, Patent, Intellectual property, Human, Education, Health, Teaching, Synthetic media, ChatGPT, A.I, BARD, Intelligence, Brain, Language, Thought, Nature, Comprehension, Generative, Artificial intelligence, Cannabis, AI, FOMO, GIA, Software, Cryptocurrency, Creative industries, Customer service, Television, 3D printing

ORLANDO, Fla., May 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It will come as no surprise to even the most passive investor that the market is currently in a full-throated infatuation with Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). Titillating news headlines wander the gamut of someday sentient machines running the world to the ever-so-more likely game-changing efficiencies for how companies will operate and lives will be enhanced.

Key Points: 
  • It is no different for the behemoth Artificial Intelligence industry.
  • Along those lines kindly allow us to introduce VERSES AI Inc. (VERS.NE) (OTCQX:VRSSF), a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation Artificial Intelligence.
  • The Company’s flagship offering, GIA ™, is an Intelligent Agent for anyone powered by KOSM ™, a network operating system enabling distributed intelligence.
  • could be changing the very Art of Artificial Intelligence.