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50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS KICKS OFF SECOND ANNUAL 50 WOMEN TO WATCH FOR BOARDS CAMPAIGN

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Friday, March 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy organization driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, kicks-off  its second annual 50 Women to Watch for Boards campaign on International Women's Day.

Key Points: 
  • "We are steadfast in our mission of amplifying women in the pipeline for corporate board leadership," stated Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards.
  • According to 50/50 Women on Boards' 2023 Q4 Gender Diversity Index Research, 43 percent of Russell 3000 Index companies still have two or fewer women on their boards.
  • The 50 Women to Watch for Boards campaign addresses this disparity by providing corporations, nominating and corporate governance committee chairs, and recruiters access to a curated list of highly accomplished women ready to serve on public company boards.
  • To be eligible for the 50 Women to Watch for Boards list, candidates must be based in North America.

50/50 Women on Boards Commends Its Global Sponsors for Their Commitment to Diversity on Boards

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Monday, December 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, recognized its Premier Global Sponsor, EY; Global Sponsors Mastercard, Wells Fargo, Equilar, McKesson and Jamison; as well as Official Airline United Airlines for their leadership and commitment to the critical importance of tapping into diverse perspectives to create inclusive corporate boardrooms at The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held on Nov. 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • More than 4,000 women heard from expert panels of women Board of Directors on how they forged a Path to the Boardroom.
  • "Women on boards can positively impact profitability and productivity of organizations by bringing their diverse skills and experiences to organizational governance," said Kris Pederson, Americas Leader of the EY Center for Board Matters.
  • "The EY organization's support of 50/50 Women on Boards is one way we support board diversity to achieve more inclusive governance that can drive long-term value and strengthen business strategy."
  • "We are grateful for these enlightened and engaged organizations with leaders who are helping to raise awareness and drive action for the business imperative of diverse and gender-balanced boards.

Greenberg Traurig Mexico Represents FANVIT in Issuance of a CERPI for MXN $7,227 Million in BIVA

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Friday, November 3, 2023

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorneys from Greenberg Traurig's Mexico City office represented the Fondo de Apoyo a las Necesidades de Vivienda de los Trabajadores (FANVIT), an investment fund created by the Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (INFONAVIT), in the issuance of certificados bursátiles fiduciarios de proyectos de inversión (CERPIs) in the amount of MXN $7,227 million (USD $400 million) on the Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA) by a new trust created for such purposes.

Key Points: 
  • MEXICO CITY, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorneys from Greenberg Traurig 's Mexico City office represented the Fondo de Apoyo a las Necesidades de Vivienda de los Trabajadores (FANVIT), an investment fund created by the Instituto del Fondo Nacional de la Vivienda para los Trabajadores (INFONAVIT), in the issuance of certificados bursátiles fiduciarios de proyectos de inversión (CERPIs) in the amount of MXN $7,227 million (USD $400 million) on the Bolsa Institucional de Valores (BIVA) by a new trust created for such purposes.
  • The CERPI, with ticker symbol FANVIPI23 will allow FANVIT to make, through the issuing trust, alternative investments in private equity, debt, infrastructure and real estate funds.
  • The Greenberg Traurig team that advised FANVIT was led by partners David Argueta and Antonio Robles Hüe .
  • Additionally, tax practice partner Erika Baez and associate Rodolfo Flores-Urquiza Sosa participated in the matter.

Velocity Clearing Expands into Latin America with Eight-Person Team and a Full-Service, On-the Ground Offering

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Velocity has initially hired eight team members in the region, based locally in Mexico, Peru, Colombia & Argentina.

Key Points: 
  • Velocity has initially hired eight team members in the region, based locally in Mexico, Peru, Colombia & Argentina.
  • The firm puts an emphasis on foreign investments and its extensive experience has made it a benchmark in investments from LATAM clients.
  • A major focus for Velocity is building our global investment capability and our goal is to completely change how Latin American clients invest.
  • In October of this year, Velocity Clearing will co-host a client event with BIVA in Mexico City on the topic of securities lending.

Lucy Rutishauser Named as One of 50 Women to Watch for Boards

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.

Key Points: 
  • Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named as one of “50 Women to Watch for Boards” by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 50/50 Women on Boards, which seeks to empower female executives seeking to pursue a corporate board seat.
  • “This is an incredible honor to be selected as one of ‘50 Women to Watch’ for board opportunities,” expressed Ms. Rutishauser.
  • The inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards finalists were carefully selected by 50/50 Women on Boards based on rigorous criteria, including primary expertise, suitability for board committee service, resume, short essay answers, and video submissions.
  • For the full list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, visit: https://5050wob.com/finalists-overview/

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Filing of 2022 Annual Report and Form 20-F

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.

Key Points: 
  • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.
  • Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.
  • The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “plans” and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
  • The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors.

Tangelo Provides Update on its Current Situation

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

de C.V.) (BIVA: TANGELO) today provided an update on its current situation.

Key Points: 
  • de C.V.) (BIVA: TANGELO) today provided an update on its current situation.
  • The reduced scale reflects the Company's base projections following a ramp up from the current level of business and assumes the availability of additional capital to fund the growth of the business.
  • The Company continues to work with Kroll Associates Iberia SL to identify the causes of the previously announced write-off of MXN$655 million in its loan portfolio.
  • To date, the Company has not identified the need for any additional write-offs as a result of past accounting errors.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Management Appointments

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Friday, March 10, 2023

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.

Key Points: 
  • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.
  • She also has the Airport Management Professional Accreditation (AMPAP) granted by ACI and ICAO, and a Diploma in Sustainability from the Institutional Stock Market Exchange (BIVA).
  • Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B.
  • Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.

50/50 Women on Boards Launches "50 Women to Watch for Boards" Initiative

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, announced the launch of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, a curated list of board-ready women across North America that corporations can leverage for future board positions. This groundbreaking initiative for board service will help close the gender gap on corporate boards by recognizing the most highly qualified female talent whose experience and skills make them ready to serve on a public company board.

Key Points: 
  • However, as of December 31, 2022, women of color make-up only 7% of the total board seats of Russell 3000 companies and 463 companies have only one or zero women on their boards.
  • It is clear that more needs to be done to ensure that women are given equal opportunities to serve in leadership positions.
  • The 50 Women to Watch for Boards list is sponsored by Mastercard®.
  • 50/50WOB will announce the 50 Women to Watch for Boards in the Summer of 2023.

Electronic Trading Platform Octaura Expands with Newest Hire: Chief Technology Officer, Luis Carballo

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Octaura, the electronic trading platform for syndicated loans, today announced the appointment of Luis Carballo as the company’s first Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Octaura, the electronic trading platform for syndicated loans, today announced the appointment of Luis Carballo as the company’s first Chief Technology Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005280/en/
    Mr. Carballo brings a wealth of knowledge from the various senior level positions he has held overseeing trading platform software engineering and application development.
  • Most recently, Mr. Carballo was CTO at Cencor where he facilitated information technology strategy for the companies within the financial group.
  • His demonstrated leadership across a broad spectrum of domains within technology management is second to none.”
    “Octaura is already innovating technologically in many ways,” said Luis Carballo.