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Neiman Marcus Group and the Fashion Scholarship Fund Announce Recipients of Second NMG x FSF Scholarship

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) and the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) announced today the 2024 recipients of the NMG x FSF Scholarship.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) and the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) announced today the 2024 recipients of the NMG x FSF Scholarship.
  • Through the NMG x FSF Scholarship Fund, NMG strives to empower the next generation, cultivate a culture of Belonging, and invest in a sustainable future.
  • "The experience and support that I received as an NMG x Fashion Scholarship Fund scholarship recipient have been instrumental in reinforcing my passion to revolutionize the fashion industry for a more sustainable future," said Mia DeMeola, Client Engagement Project Coordinator, BG, and 2023 NMG x FSF Scholar.
  • "We are so pleased to join NMG in welcoming the new cohort of NMG x FSF Scholarship recipients who are pursuing socially impactful careers in sustainable and ethical fashion.

Neiman Marcus Group is Advancing its ESG Strategy and Leveraging its Relationships with Luxury Brands to Revolutionize Impact

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) launched its third ESG report, Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact. It announced that, less than three years into its ESG journey, the company has achieved several milestones ahead of its 2025 aspirations, including:  

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  • Neiman Marcus Group's ESG strategy seeks to Revolutionize Luxury Experiences by advancing sustainable products and services, cultivating a culture of Belonging, and leading with love in its communities.
  • The company is amplifying its impact across the luxury fashion industry through partnerships with leading brands, nonprofits, suppliers, and industry experts.
  • As a relationship business, Neiman Marcus Group is committed to cultivating a culture of Belonging that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • More information on Neiman Marcus Group's ESG journey can be found in its 2023 ESG report, Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact.

Flashpoint Announces New Joint Venture Fund Targeting $150 Million to Invest in Direct Secondaries

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Flashpoint announces its partnership with renowned growth investor, Roman Ivaniuk through the establishment of a joint venture fund to invest in direct secondary opportunities in growth stage companies in Europe.

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  • Flashpoint announces its partnership with renowned growth investor, Roman Ivaniuk through the establishment of a joint venture fund to invest in direct secondary opportunities in growth stage companies in Europe.
  • This is the second Flashpoint fund investing in direct secondaries: the predecessor, Flashpoint Secondary Fund I (“FSF I”), was launched in 2020 and was anchored by the Scheinberg family office.
  • Flashpoint manages five funds: 3 VC funds, 1 Growth Debt Fund, and 1 Direct Secondaries Fund.
  • Michael Szalontay, General Partner at Flashpoint, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Roman Ivaniuk on this innovative joint venture fund.

Top Leaders From the International Banking and International Insurance Industry Will Be at the Financial Services Forum

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The third edition of the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF), will bring together top business leaders and government officials on Puerto Rico’s International Banking and International Insurance Centers.

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  • The third edition of the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF), will bring together top business leaders and government officials on Puerto Rico’s International Banking and International Insurance Centers.
  • The 2-day conference will include changes in regulations, latest trends in insurance, compliance, AI, anti-money laundering (AML), cybersecurity, and much more.
  • "We are at a historic moment where Puerto Rico, as an international banking center, presents multiple benefits for doing business.
  • Hugo Córdova, president of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA), added: "The FSF will present two days of topics of great interest to both international banks and international insurance centers.

The Financial Services Forum Returns With Trends and Developments in the International Banking and Insurance Industries

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF) will bring together process and compliance experts in the international banking and insurance industries on October 23rd and 24th, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel & Casino Convention Center in San Juan.

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  • The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF) will bring together process and compliance experts in the international banking and insurance industries on October 23rd and 24th, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel & Casino Convention Center in San Juan.
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    W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney District of Puerto Rico at U.S. Department of Justice, participating in the Financial Services Forum 2022.
  • "We are at a historic moment where Puerto Rico, as an international banking center, presents multiple benefits for doing business.
  • Hugo Córdova, president of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA), added: "The FSF will present two days of topics of great interest to both international banking and international insurance centers.

Neiman Marcus Group and Fashion Scholarship Fund Announce 2023 Recipients of New NMG x FSF Scholarship

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) and the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) recently announced the 2023 recipients of the newly launched NMG x FSF Scholarship Fund.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) and the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) recently announced the 2023 recipients of the newly launched NMG x FSF Scholarship Fund.
  • "The NMG x FSF Scholarship Fund represents our commitment to the evolution and impact of the next generation of fashion leaders," said Lana Todorovich, President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Neiman Marcus, and five-year board member of FSF.
  • "The FSF is pleased to announce the inaugural class of Neiman Marcus Group x FSF Scholars — a new generation of innovative thinkers in the sustainable and ethical fashion space," said Peter Arnold, Executive Director, Fashion Scholarship Fund.
  • 2023 recipients of the NMG x FSF Scholarship Fund are as follows:

SINGAPORE TO HOLD INAUGURAL ASIA PACIFIC SUMMIT FOR AVIATION SAFETY

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 300 government and industry leaders from countries across the Asia Pacific will gather in Singapore for an inaugural region-wide summit to discuss how to ensure aviation safety as the aviation sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 300 government and industry leaders from countries across the Asia Pacific will gather in Singapore for an inaugural region-wide summit to discuss how to ensure aviation safety as the aviation sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The three-day Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety (AP-SAS) will discuss these safety challenges, why and how safety incidents happen, and initiatives to strengthen aviation safety, including addressing human factors issues and leveraging operational data and technology.
  • The inaugural summit, organised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), will be held in Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, from 22 to 24 March 2023.
  • While countries have their own national regimes, aviation is cross-border, and airlines operate across national boundaries; region-wide cooperation is necessary to assure aviation safety.

Progress in Optical Wireless Communications - Visible Light Communications and Free Space Fiber 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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FSF - Free Space Fiber.

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  • FSF - Free Space Fiber.
  • In connection with the VLC development, the report is addressing Light Emitting Diode (LED) technologies and markets.
  • LED, in the near future, will be a dominant source of illumination; and used also as a transmitting device.
  • This report is important to a wide population of researchers, technical and sales staff involved in the developing of advanced Optical Wireless Communications systems.

More Than 100,000 People Die Annually Across Global Fishing Sector, New Research Shows

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100,000 fishing-related deaths occur each year, a new study finds. Nearly 300 fishers die each day—a much higher estimate than all previous assessments—according to research from the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF) commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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  • Nearly 300 fishers die each daya much higher estimate than all previous assessmentsaccording to research from the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF) commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts .
  • The FSF identified several factors responsible for fisher mortality, including poverty; geopolitical conflict; overfishing; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and climate change.
  • Industrial illegal operators cut corners and ignore safety rules while contributing to the overexploitation of highly profitable catch.
  • "While fishing can be inherently risky, the harsh reality is that many of these deaths were and are avoidable.

More Than 100,000 People Die Annually Across Global Fishing Sector, New Research Shows

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100,000 fishing-related deaths occur each year, a new study finds. Nearly 300 fishers die each day—a much higher estimate than all previous assessments—according to research from the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF) commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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  • Nearly 300 fishers die each daya much higher estimate than all previous assessmentsaccording to research from the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF) commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts .
  • The FSF identified several factors responsible for fisher mortality, including poverty; geopolitical conflict; overfishing; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and climate change.
  • Industrial illegal operators cut corners and ignore safety rules while contributing to the overexploitation of highly profitable catch.
  • "While fishing can be inherently risky, the harsh reality is that many of these deaths were and are avoidable.