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The Extraordinary General Assembly of Dukhan Bank (the "Bank") Approves the Conversion of the Bank to a Qatari Public Shareholding Company and the Direct Listing of the Share Capital of the Bank on the primary market on the Qatar Stock Exchange

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Monday, January 16, 2023

The Extraordinary General Assembly (the "EGA") of the Bank approved the conversion of the Bank to a Qatari Public Shareholding Company.

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  • The Extraordinary General Assembly (the "EGA") of the Bank approved the conversion of the Bank to a Qatari Public Shareholding Company.
  • DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting of Dukhan Bank was held via videoconference on Sunday, January 15 2023, chaired by H.E.
  • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Chairman of the Board, and in the presence of 91.6% of the shareholders.
  • Moreover, the amendments include appointing board members immediately upon the conversion of the Bank to a Qatari public shareholding company.

First Citizens BancShares Declares Dividends

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

RALEIGH, N.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (BancShares) (Nasdaq: FCNCA) declared on July 26, 2022, dividends on the companys Class A and Class B common stock, as well as Series A, B and C preferred stock, each for the period commencing on and including the last respective payment date.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (BancShares) (Nasdaq: FCNCA) declared on July 26, 2022, dividends on the companys Class A and Class B common stock, as well as Series A, B and C preferred stock, each for the period commencing on and including the last respective payment date.
  • First Citizens BancShares is the financial holding company for First Citizens Bank.
  • First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts.
  • First Citizens Bank brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money and make more of their future.

QIWI Confirms Receipt of Notification From Nasdaq

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Friday, April 29, 2022

NICOSIA, Cyprus, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIWI plc (NASDAQ and MOEX: QIWI) (QIWI or the Company), a leading provider of cutting-edge payment and financial services in Russia and the CIS, today confirms receipt of notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") that QIWI no longer complies with Nasdaqs audit committee requirement as set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605, as a result of Ms. Elena Titovas resignation from QIWIs board of directors (the Board) and QIWIs committees, including QIWIs audit committee (the Audit Committee), effective April 20, 2022

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  • NICOSIA, Cyprus, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIWI plc (NASDAQ and MOEX: QIWI) (QIWI or the Company), a leading provider of cutting-edge payment and financial services in Russia and the CIS, today confirms receipt of notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") that QIWI no longer complies with Nasdaqs audit committee requirement as set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605, as a result of Ms. Elena Titovas resignation from QIWIs board of directors (the Board) and QIWIs committees, including QIWIs audit committee (the Audit Committee), effective April 20, 2022
    Following such resignation of Ms. Elena Titova from the committees of QIWI, the Audit Committee currently consists of two members, both of whom are independent.
  • If we fail do so, the Company could become subject to delisting by Nasdaq.
  • For the FY 2020 QIWI had revenue of RUB 40.6 billion and an Adjusted EBITDA of RUB 13.8 billion.
  • QIWI's American depositary shares are traded on the NASDAQ and Moscow Exchange (ticker: QIWI).

First Citizens BancShares Declares Dividends

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (BancShares) (Nasdaq: FCNCA) declared on April 26, 2022, dividends on the companys Class A and Class B common stock, as well as Series A, B and C preferred stock, each for the period commencing on and including the last respective payment date.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (BancShares) (Nasdaq: FCNCA) declared on April 26, 2022, dividends on the companys Class A and Class B common stock, as well as Series A, B and C preferred stock, each for the period commencing on and including the last respective payment date.
  • First Citizens BancShares is the financial holding company for First Citizens Bank.
  • First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts.
  • First Citizens Bank brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money and make more of their future.

Dinosaur Group Forms External Independent Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Dinosaur Group Holdings LLC (Dinosaur), parent company of U.S.-based FINRA-regulated institutional brokerage firm Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC and UK-based FCA-regulated international investment banking firm Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited , announced the formation of its external independent Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory Board (the FCC ADVISORY BOARD) composed of international FCC experts.

Key Points: 
  • Dinosaur Group Holdings LLC (Dinosaur), parent company of U.S.-based FINRA-regulated institutional brokerage firm Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC and UK-based FCA-regulated international investment banking firm Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited , announced the formation of its external independent Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory Board (the FCC ADVISORY BOARD) composed of international FCC experts.
  • Recognizing risks to financial institutions by money launderers, bribery and corruption and attempts to evade economic sanctions, Dinosaur formed the FCC ADVISORY BOARD to enhance the firms understanding of risks and ability to combat developments in financial crimes.
  • Russian oligarchs property divestments and ensuing potential for money laundering heighten the importance of our vigilance in fighting financial crimes, commented Paul Becker , Dinosaur Merchant Bank Board Member and Managing Director.
  • Founded in 2001, Dinosaur Group Holdings LLC (Dinosaur) is the parent company of U.S.-based FINRA-regulated institutional brokerage firm Dinosaur Financial Group, LLC , UK-based FCA-regulated international investment firm Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited , and U.S.-based SEC-registered investment firm DCM Advisors , LLC.

First Citizens BancShares Declares Dividends

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (BancShares) (Nasdaq: FCNCA) declared on Jan. 25, 2022, dividends on the companys Class A and Class B common stock, as well as Series A and C preferred stock, each for the period commencing on and including the last respective payment date.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (BancShares) (Nasdaq: FCNCA) declared on Jan. 25, 2022, dividends on the companys Class A and Class B common stock, as well as Series A and C preferred stock, each for the period commencing on and including the last respective payment date.
  • First Citizens BancShares is the financial holding company for First Citizens Bank.
  • First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts.
  • First Citizens Bank brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money and make more of their future.

Wolters Kluwer appoints new Chair and new Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board

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Friday, January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022 Wolters Kluwer today announces the appointment per April 21, 2022 of Ann Ziegler as Chair of the Supervisory Board.

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  • January 21, 2022 Wolters Kluwer today announces the appointment per April 21, 2022 of Ann Ziegler as Chair of the Supervisory Board.
  • Member of the Supervisory Board Jack de Kreij is appointed to succeed Mrs. Ziegler as Vice-Chair of the Board.
  • Ann Ziegler was appointed in 2017 and is currently Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board and a member of the Selection and Remuneration Committee.
  • Chair of the Supervisory Board Frans Cremers commented: We are very pleased to nominate Ms. Ziegler and Mr. De Kreij for appointment on their new roles in the Supervisory Board.

DGAP-News: Statement by Aareal Bank's Supervisory Board regarding Petrus Advisers' request for extension of the EGM agenda: rejection of the partial replacement of Supervisory Board members recommended

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Statement by Aareal Bank's Supervisory Board regarding Petrus Advisers' request for extension of the EGM agenda: rejection of the partial replacement of Supervisory Board members recommended

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  • Statement by Aareal Bank's Supervisory Board regarding Petrus Advisers' request for extension of the EGM agenda: rejection of the partial replacement of Supervisory Board members recommended
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Statement by Aareal Bank's Supervisory Board regarding Petrus Advisers' request for extension of the EGM agenda: rejection of the partial replacement of Supervisory Board members recommended
    Wiesbaden, 10 November 2021 - Aareal Bank AG's Supervisory Board rejects the demand for a partial replacement of Supervisory Board members made by shareholder Petrus Advisers Investments Fund L.P. within the scope of the shareholder's request for extension of the agenda of the Extraordinary (Virtual) General Meeting on 9 December 2021 - on the grounds that the demand is unfounded.
  • In its statement, the Supervisory Board therefore recommends that shareholders vote against the proposals submitted through the request for extension at the Extraordinary General Meeting.
  • On that occasion, a large majority of Aareal Bank shareholders rejected the partial replacement of Supervisory Board members, thus following the corresponding recommendation made by the Supervisory Board.

Cubby Hudler Selected as a 2021 50-Year Banker Honoree by the Texas Bankers Foundation

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Monday, August 16, 2021

JOHNSON CITY, Texas, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cubby Hudler of Texas Regional Bank has been selected as a 50-Year Banker in the banking industry by the Texas Bankers Foundation and will be honored at the Texas Bankers Association's 136th Annual Convention in Austin during a special awards luncheon on August 27.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Texas, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cubby Hudler of Texas Regional Bank has been selected as a 50-Year Banker in the banking industry by the Texas Bankers Foundation and will be honored at the Texas Bankers Association's 136th Annual Convention in Austin during a special awards luncheon on August 27.
  • Launched in 1989 by the Texas Bankers Association, the 50-Year Banker Awards honor the men and women who have devoted 50 years or more of service to the banking industry.
  • Born and raised in Victoria, Texas, Cubby graduated from Victoria High School in 1963.
  • For 32 years, the Texas Bankers Association and Foundation have honored those who have served in the banking industry for 50 years or more.