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Dana Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of directors: Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji, M.D., FRCPC.

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  • New Members Bring Expertise in Media, Education, Neuroscience, and Technology
    NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of directors: Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji, M.D., FRCPC.
  • "The Board is delighted to welcome two extremely distinguished and highly effective new directors to its ranks," said Steven E. Hyman, M.D., chairman of the Dana Foundation.
  • "Our newly elected board members each bring unique perspectives from different fields and organizations, which will enrich the interdisciplinary focus of the Dana Foundation," said Caroline Montojo, Ph.D., president of the Dana Foundation.
  • Kerger and Manji will join the following Dana Foundation board members: Steven E. Hyman, Edward Bleier, Wallace L. Cook, Charles A. Dana III, Hildegarde E. Mahoney, and Peter A. Nadosy.

ONLYFANS ANNOUNCES KEILY BLAIR AS NEW CEO

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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LONDON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlyFans has announced today that Keily Blair will succeed Amrapali (Ami) Gan as CEO.

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  • LONDON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlyFans has announced today that Keily Blair will succeed Amrapali (Ami) Gan as CEO.
  • Blair, an award winning lawyer and experienced business leader, steps up from her role as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer of OnlyFans.
  • As CSOO, Blair led OnlyFans' trust and safety operations and was responsible for formulating, driving and communicating OnlyFans' strategic initiatives and future goals to users, commercial partners, and other key stakeholders.
  • Commenting on the leadership changes, CEO Keily Blair said:
    "I am delighted to be taking on the role of CEO at such an exciting time for the company.

ONLYFANS ANNOUNCES KEILY BLAIR AS NEW CEO

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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LONDON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlyFans has announced today that Keily Blair will succeed Amrapali (Ami) Gan as CEO.

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  • LONDON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlyFans has announced today that Keily Blair will succeed Amrapali (Ami) Gan as CEO.
  • Blair, an award winning lawyer and experienced business leader, steps up from her role as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer of OnlyFans.
  • As CSOO, Blair led OnlyFans' trust and safety operations and was responsible for formulating, driving and communicating OnlyFans' strategic initiatives and future goals to users, commercial partners, and other key stakeholders.
  • Commenting on the leadership changes, CEO Keily Blair said:
    "I am delighted to be taking on the role of CEO at such an exciting time for the company.

Amundi Physical Metals plc: Release of the annual report and first Supplemental Base Prospectus approved by the FCA under the UK Prospectus Regulation

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The Issuer announces that it has made available to the public:

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  • The Issuer announces that it has made available to the public:
    On July 17 2023, the first Supplemental to the Base Prospectus of the ETC that has been approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”), under the UK Prospectus Regulation on 12 may 2022.
  • The first Supplemental has been approved on 14 July 2023.
  • Copies of the annual report, the Base Prospectus and its first Supplemental request at the Issuer's registered office, Palmerston House 2nd Floor, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

ICO backs new data sharing schemes to protect gamblers from harm

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today backed proposals for the financial sector to share data with gambling companies to protect customers from unaffordable losses.

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  • The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today backed proposals for the financial sector to share data with gambling companies to protect customers from unaffordable losses.
  • Stephen Almond, Executive Director of Regulatory Risk, added:
    “Data sharing can be a force for good, enabling organisations to protect people from gambling-related harm.
  • About the ICO
    - The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights law, upholding information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

FAU RECEIVES $11.5 MILLION GIFT TO COMBAT LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS, AMYLOIDOSIS

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Currently, there is no cure for amyloidosis, a life-threatening disease that can be present throughout the body, including the heart, kidneys, liver and brain. The most common localized form of amyloidosis, which is seen significantly more often, is in the brain. Cerebral amyloidosis, when symptomatic, usually manifests in one of two ways: in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and in brain bleeds, which have consequences such as a stroke.

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  • The most common localized form of amyloidosis, which is seen significantly more often, is in the brain.
  • A monumental $11.5 million gift from Boca Raton philanthropists Ann and John Wood of the FairfaxWood Scholarship Foundation, will enable Florida Atlantic University 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine to create a game-changing infrastructure that will combat amyloidosis using a collaborative, whole-body approach.
  • This transformational gift will establish the FairfaxWood Health & Innovation Technology Initiative, which will focus on the FAU Amyloidosis Project.
  • The $11.5 million gift from the Wood family marks their fourth contribution to FAU's College of Medicine and follows a $28 million scholarship gift in 2022, in memory of their son Robert A.

Sumsub doubles down on Fintech to lead industry through shifting regulatory landscape

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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MIAMI, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The regulations Fintech companies must adhere to change fast, with new possibilities and compliance requirements being regularly introduced across various jurisdictions. Today, Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform to secure the whole user journey, released "The Ultimate KYC, AML, and Fraud Prevention Guide For Fintechs" to help Fintech companies navigate the changing landscape. 

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  • Today, Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform to secure the whole user journey, released " The Ultimate KYC, AML, and Fraud Prevention Guide For Fintechs " to help Fintech companies navigate the changing landscape.
  • One of the most promising initiatives in recent years are regulatory sandboxes, first seen in 2016 with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Sandbox pioneer launch.
  • These controlled environments created by authorities make space for Fintech companies to test innovative business ideas without adhering to the full scope of regulations.
  • Flexibility, innovative in-house technologies, and a strong legal background allows Sumsub's Fintech clients to reach the highest verification results worldwide.

Netherlands EV Charging Equipment market is expected to Reach $ 1.8 Bn by 2027. Will Netherlands EV Charging Equipment market stand on this projected figure? : Ken Research

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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According to Ken Research estimates, the UK EV Charging Equipment Market is at growing stage and market is supported by many EV equipment manufacturers, charging network, suppliers and installers.

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  • According to Ken Research estimates, the UK EV Charging Equipment Market is at growing stage and market is supported by many EV equipment manufacturers, charging network, suppliers and installers.
  • According to Ken Research estimates, the Market Size of KSA Automotive has shown increasing trend from 2017 to 2022.
  • Market Size of KSA Automotive Market is expected to show increasing trend from 2022 to 2027 at CAGR of 9.8%.
  • According to Ken Research estimates, the Market Size of USA EV & EV Charging Equipment has shown increasing trend from 2017 to 2022.

“They are failing their residents.” - ICO takes action against Croydon Council for failing to respond to Freedom of Information requests

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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On 26 September 2022, the Information Commissioner directed Croydon Council to improve its compliance with the FOIA.

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  • On 26 September 2022, the Information Commissioner directed Croydon Council to improve its compliance with the FOIA.
  • The enforcement notice requires the council to respond to all outstanding requests over 20 working days old, no later than six months from the date of the notice.
  • - The ICO can take action to address and change the behaviour of organisations and individuals that collect, use and keep personal information.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

Rivada Space Networks Joins Astra Carta Initiative for Global Space Sustainability

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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MUNICH, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks has joined the #Astra Carta initiative to accelerate space sustainability. Launched by the Sustainable Markets organization, Astra Carta brings to reality a vision for space sustainability outlined by His Majesty King Charles III, when he was the Prince of Wales, at the UK Government's Summit for Space Sustainability in 2022.

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  • MUNICH, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks has joined the #Astra Carta initiative to accelerate space sustainability.
  • Launched by the Sustainable Markets organization, Astra Carta brings to reality a vision for space sustainability outlined by His Majesty King Charles III, when he was the Prince of Wales, at the UK Government's Summit for Space Sustainability in 2022.
  • Following the Global Leaders on Space Sustainability Symposium held in London this week, Ann Vandenbroucke, Chief Regulatory Officer at Rivada Space Networks, attended the ceremony at Buckingham Palace where His Majesty King Charles III unveiled the Astra Carta seal to mark the launch of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Astra Carta framework, accelerating space sustainability efforts and goals.
  • "Rivada Space Networks is proud to be a signatory of the Astra Carta principles.