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PCI Pal Extends Partnership With PCI Security Standards Council to Help Secure Payment Data Worldwide

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Payments, Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, Organization, LON, PCI, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, PCIP, Payment card, Council

PCI Pal (LON: PCIP), announced today that it has renewed its membership of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a Principal Participating Organization .

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PCI Pal (LON: PCIP), announced today that it has renewed its membership of the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a Principal Participating Organization .
PCI Pal will help drive the future of global payment security with a strategic level of leadership, participation, and influence with the Council.
The PCI SSC leads the global effort to increase payment security by providing flexible, industry-driven, and effective data security standards and programs.
PCI Pal will impact the direction of PCI SSC standards, drive technical discussions, and have input into Council initiatives.

Addex GABAB Positive Allosteric Modulator Program to Receive Additional CHF2.7 Million from Indivior in Extended Substance Use Disorder Research Collaboration

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

GABAB, PAM, LR, LON, Research, Chronic cough, Therapy, CHF, SIX, Pharmaceutical industry, Indivior

As part of the extended agreement, Indivior has committed CHF 2.7 million to support research and discovery activities during this period.

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As part of the extended agreement, Indivior has committed CHF 2.7 million to support research and discovery activities during this period.
Addex retains exclusive rights to advance its own independent GABAB PAM program and is developing compounds for the treatment of chronic cough.
“We are excited to continue working closely with Indivior in this promising application of our allosteric modulator discovery platform,” said Tim Dyer, CEO of Addex.
“Indivior’s commitment to the substance use disorder program demonstrates the solid progress being made in the advancement of promising GABAB PAM candidates with the optimal characteristics needed for success in the clinic.”

Kane Biotech Engages Research Capital to Conduct Strategic Review of STEM Animal Health

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Partnership, AIM, ANCR, LON, Sale, Dermatology, KNE, Animal, DPH, STEM

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) (the “Company”, “Kane” or “Kane Biotech”) announced today that it has engaged Research Capital Corporation as Kane’s exclusive financial advisor (the “Advisor”) to conduct a strategic review process for its STEM Animal Health business division (“STEM”).

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) (the “Company”, “Kane” or “Kane Biotech”) announced today that it has engaged Research Capital Corporation as Kane’s exclusive financial advisor (the “Advisor”) to conduct a strategic review process for its STEM Animal Health business division (“STEM”).
Kane is considering a variety of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value with regards to STEM.
These alternatives could include, among other things, the sale of all or part of its assets in STEM, a merger or other business combinations with another party, or any other strategic transaction.
In 2020, Animalcare acquired its 33% equity interest in STEM, while making a commitment to invest $5M in the business.

PCI Pal Achieves AWS Service Ready Designation for Amazon Connect

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Networks, Security, Payments, Data Management, Technology, Amazon Web Services, Agent-assisted automation, LON, Service, PCI, Organization, Amazon, PCIP, AWS, Online shopping

PCI Pal (LON: PCIP), announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready designation for Amazon Connect.

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PCI Pal (LON: PCIP), announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready designation for Amazon Connect.
With Amazon Connect at the core of these current and future contact center technology investments, Amazon Connect Ready Partners specialize in vetted solutions for various contact center needs, making PCI Pal a reliable choice for current and future Amazon Connect customers.
“PCI Pal is proud to achieve the Amazon Connect Service Ready designation, especially so early on in our journey as an AWS Partner,” said Darren Gill, CRO, PCI Pal.
The Amazon Connect Service Ready designation reflects the confidence of consumers and Amazon Connect in our solutions, allowing us to deliver proven and tested solutions globally.

Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. Announces Ship Sales and Other Transactions

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

LON, JSE, Sale, Acquisition, Handymax, Airline, Insurance

SINGAPORE, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRIN) (JSE: GSH) (“Grindrod Shipping” or "Company"), a global provider of maritime transportation services predominantly in the drybulk sector, announced the completion of the following transactions.

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SINGAPORE, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRIN) (JSE: GSH) (“Grindrod Shipping” or "Company"), a global provider of maritime transportation services predominantly in the drybulk sector, announced the completion of the following transactions.
On May 4, 2023, we entered into a contract to charter-out the 2017-built supramax bulk carrier IVS Swinley Forest for 12 months.
On May 25, 2023, we exercised the purchase option on the chartered-in 2016-built supramax bulk carrier, IVS Hayakita, with delivery planned on or about September 28, 2023.
On June 6, 2023, the Company completed the previously disclosed sale of the 2014-built handysize bulk carrier, IVS Kestrel for $17.3 million (before costs).

FANDUEL GROUP APPOINTS ALISON KUTLER VICE PRESIDENT, SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBLE GAMING

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in the United States, announced it has appointed Alison Kutler as the company's Vice President, Sustainability & Responsible Gaming. Kutler will be responsible for accelerating FanDuel's responsible gaming (RG) and sustainability strategy reflecting the company's continued emphasis on building a best-in-class customer protection framework. Kutler will lead the company's RG organization inclusive of responsible gaming policy and regulatory affairs, RG training and product development, RG operations and the advocacy teams focused on the company's Sportsbook, Casino, Racing, Daily Fantasy, and Retail functions. In addition, she will be responsible for FanDuel's continued sustainability efforts in keeping with parent company Flutter's (LON: FLTR) Positive Impact Plan.

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NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in the United States, announced it has appointed Alison Kutler as the company's Vice President, Sustainability & Responsible Gaming.
Kutler will be responsible for accelerating FanDuel's responsible gaming (RG) and sustainability strategy reflecting the company's continued emphasis on building a best-in-class customer protection framework.
In addition, she will be responsible for FanDuel's continued sustainability efforts in keeping with parent company Flutter's (LON: FLTR) Positive Impact Plan .
Kutler most recently served as Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs for Dapper Labs a leading NFT and blockchain developer.

Irenic Calls on The Restaurant Group’s Board of Directors to Replace Chairman Ken Hanna Due to Mounting Corporate Governance Issues

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Consulting, Professional Services, Finance, Rockefeller Capital Management, The Restaurant Group, LON, Antipathy, Entrepreneurship, Restaurant, Committee, Management, Irenicism

Adam Katz, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Irenic, commented:

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Adam Katz, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Irenic, commented:
“Over the past year, Irenic has attempted to work constructively and privately with The Restaurant Group.
The response from the Board and management has been to dither and to delay.
This refusal to evaluate potential director candidates on merit runs counter to the Company’s stated corporate governance principles.
As such, we believe Mr. Hanna should resign, or the Board should take steps to appoint a new Chairman that can represent all shareholders.”

Hardman & Co Q&A on Real Estate Credit Investments (RECI): Stable dividends since 2013

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Hardman, LON, Hardman & Co., Security (finance), Real estate

Real Estate Credit Investments (LON:RECI) is the topic of conversation when Mike Foster, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

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Real Estate Credit Investments (LON:RECI) is the topic of conversation when Mike Foster, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
Mike reminds us of what RECI does, discusses the quality of the loan exposure and how that might change.
Real Estate Credit Investments is a specialist investor in UK and European real estate credit markets with a focus on fundamental credit and value.
If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here
You can download our most recent report on RECI, here

Bunker Hill Announces Appointment of Paul Smith as Director and Chair of Its New Growth Committee

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

TORONTO, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: BNKR, OTCQB: BHLL) is pleased to announce that Paul Smith has been appointed to its Board of Directors and as Chair of its new Growth Committee.

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TORONTO, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: BNKR, OTCQB: BHLL) is pleased to announce that Paul Smith has been appointed to its Board of Directors and as Chair of its new Growth Committee.
Richard Williams, Executive Chairman, commented: “I am excited and very proud to welcome Paul Smith to the Board of Directors of Bunker Hill and to his role as Chair of our new Growth Committee.
He represented Glencore as a non-executive director of Lomnin plc and Glencore Agriculture Ltd, and chaired Glencore Technology from 2013-2015.
To assist with this, the Company has established a special Growth Committee of the Board, chaired by Mr. Smith, to ensure optimal capital allocation in this endeavor.

TechnipFMC Awarded Significant Contract by Woodside for Julimar Phase 3 Development

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Energy, Engineering, HPHT, LON, Risk, WDS, Nature, Carnarvon Basin, Woodside Energy, Wheatstone, NYSE, FTI, Audit, Julimar, TechnipFMC

TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) contract by Woodside Energy(2) (LON: WDS) to engineer, procure, construct, and install flexible pipes and umbilicals for the Julimar Phase 3 development, offshore Western Australia.

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TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) contract by Woodside Energy(2) (LON: WDS) to engineer, procure, construct, and install flexible pipes and umbilicals for the Julimar Phase 3 development, offshore Western Australia.
(1) For TechnipFMC, a “significant” contract is between $75 million and $250 million.
(2) Woodside Energy Julimar Pty Ltd (Woodside Energy) is operator on behalf of the Julimar joint venture participants.
The participants are Woodside Energy (65%) and KUFPEC Australia (Julimar) Pty Ltd (35%).