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CCC, CBN launch new El Salvador national lottery system

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCC is pleased to welcome the launch of El Salvador’s new national electronic lottery, with a state-of-the-art system built and operated with Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) technology .

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  • OTTAWA, Aug. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCC is pleased to welcome the launch of El Salvador’s new national electronic lottery, with a state-of-the-art system built and operated with Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) technology .
  • CBN will operate the lottery system on behalf of CCC for LNB, which in turn is mandated to allocate lottery proceeds to help fund the country’s municipal infrastructure, public health, education and social services, and to support LNB’s union members.
  • The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador formally ratified CCC’s G2G contract on July 26th, 2022 , ushering in expanded commercial and diplomatic relations with Canada.
  • ”Our teams have done an outstanding job in 8 months establishing a modern new national electronic lottery for El Salvador providing both entertainment and social benefits.

Simplii Financial launches bold new branding to help clients Bank on the Now

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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TORONTO, June 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Simplii Financial today unveiled a new brand perspective and modern look with the goal of helping Canadians Bank on the Now.

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  • TORONTO, June 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Simplii Financial today unveiled a new brand perspective and modern look with the goal of helping Canadians Bank on the Now.
  • The refresh is part of a multi-year initiative to build on the bank's ambition to be a leader in direct banking.
  • "Since our inception, Simplii has challenged the conventional belief that a better future means compromises in the present," said Tammy Sadinsky, SVP, Brand and Marketing, CIBC.
  • "Simplii consistently tops the list of most recommended banks in Canada, and we know this new approach is already resonating with clients," said Exshaw.

Canada unveils new passport design with state-of-the-art security features

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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The new passport has been redesigned from cover to cover with state-of-the-art security features and new artwork, maintaining its status as one of the most secure and universally accepted travel documents in the world for all Canadians.

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  • The new passport has been redesigned from cover to cover with state-of-the-art security features and new artwork, maintaining its status as one of the most secure and universally accepted travel documents in the world for all Canadians.
  • The new passport includes state-of-the-art security features designed to keep Canadians' identities safe, such as a polycarbonate data page—a technology similar to Canada's driver's licences.
  • The Passport Index ranks the Canadian passport fourth globally, offering holders visa-free access or visa on arrival to over 170 countries (as of April 2023).
  • On March 21, 2023, the new online Passport Application Status Checker was launched, allowing Canadians to check the status of their passport application online.

Garda World Security Corporation Announces Closing of Private Offering of US$400 Million Senior Secured Notes due 2028

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Garda World Security Corporation (the "Company" or "GardaWorld") announced today the closing of the private offering of US$400 million aggregate principal amount of 7.750% senior secured notes due 2028 (the "Notes").

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  • MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Garda World Security Corporation (the "Company" or "GardaWorld") announced today the closing of the private offering of US$400 million aggregate principal amount of 7.750% senior secured notes due 2028 (the "Notes").
  • The Company has used the proceeds from the Notes offering to repay outstanding amounts on its senior secured revolving credit facility and intends to use the remainder of the proceeds (i) for general corporate purposes, which may include future acquisitions, and (ii) to pay related fees and expenses in connection with this offering.
  • The Notes are guaranteed by GW Intermediate Corporation, the direct parent company of the Company, and each of the Company's existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's senior secured credit facilities and its 4.625% senior secured notes due 2027 and is secured on a pari passu basis with the collateral securing such facilities.
  • Concurrently with the offering of Notes, Company has entered into an amending agreement to its senior secured revolving credit facility pursuant to its Credit Agreement dated October 30, 2019, including, without limitations, to extend the maturity date from October 2024 to January 2028.

HomeEquity Bank announces Pattie Lovett-Reid as its first Chief Financial Commentator

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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TORONTO, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ -HomeEquity Bank, provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, is pleased to announce renowned financial commentator, Pattie Lovett-Reid, as the company's first Chief Financial Commentator.

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  • TORONTO, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ -HomeEquity Bank, provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, is pleased to announce renowned financial commentator, Pattie Lovett-Reid, as the company's first Chief Financial Commentator.
  • Pattie brings a wealth of financial experience and media savvy to the role of Chief Financial Commentator from her time as a banker, certified financial planner, and bestselling author.
  • Pattie's new role as Chief Financial Commentator will draw from her experience as a banker and status as a certified financial planner.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Pattie as Chief Financial Commentator and offer her financial expertise to our clients and partners," said Steve Ranson, President and CEO.

FaceTec Begins a Third Year of Hypergrowth in Q1 of 2022

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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SUMMERLIN, Nev., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FaceTec, Inc. has announced exceptional results from its efforts in Q1 2022, furthering its global leadership in 3D face biometrics software.

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  • SUMMERLIN, Nev., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FaceTec, Inc. has announced exceptional results from its efforts in Q1 2022, furthering its global leadership in 3D face biometrics software.
  • FaceTec's stand-alone, on-prem architecture runs locally on a customer's server or cloud and FaceTec never receives any end-user personally identifiable information (PII).
  • In Q1 2022, FaceTec honed important functionality added in 2021, including free OCR for photo IDs, free barcode reading (demo video here ) and free NFC chip scanning (demo video here ).
  • The only function FaceTec invoices for is when a 3D Liveness check is performed by an end-user.

HomeEquity Bank surpasses $1 billion in reverse mortgage originations during 2021

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank, provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, reported just over $1 billion in reverse mortgage originations for 2021, for the first time ever.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2022 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank, provider of the CHIP Reverse Mortgage, reported just over $1 billion in reverse mortgage originations for 2021, for the first time ever.
  • HomeEquity Bank is well positioned for sustained growth as more Canadians near retirement age and seek sensible financial solutions like the CHIP Reverse Mortgage to make their dreams a reality.
  • HomeEquity Bank continues to challenge stereotypes with trailblazing and effective content, that resonates strongly with Canada's growing aging population.
  • HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian Bank offering a range of reverse mortgage solutions including the flagship CHIP Reverse Mortgage product.

Global E-Passport Market (2021 to 2026) - by Type, Application Analysis and Region

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "E-Passport Market By Type By Application Analysis, And By Regions - Global & Regional Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast 2021 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "E-Passport Market By Type By Application Analysis, And By Regions - Global & Regional Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast 2021 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The rising adoption of biometric security coupled with less processing time is further expected to boost the growth of the global e-passport market during the forecast period.
  • On the basis of type, the global e-passport market can be divided into radio frequency identification (RFID) and biometrics.
  • On the basis of application, the global e-passport market can be fragmented into leisure travel and business travel.

Canadian small business owners feeling optimistic about the future with BIPOC-owned businesses further along on the path to recovery, Scotiabank report finds

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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"Canadian small business owners have found ways to adapt their business, investing heavily in digital and prioritizing flexibility to meet the expectations of customers," says Jason Charlebois, Senior Vice President, Small Business, Scotiabank.

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  • "Canadian small business owners have found ways to adapt their business, investing heavily in digital and prioritizing flexibility to meet the expectations of customers," says Jason Charlebois, Senior Vice President, Small Business, Scotiabank.
  • "BIPOC small business owners have demonstrated their adaptability and fortitude by reaching new markets and incorporating new technologies to grow their businesses.
  • The Scotiabank Path to Impact Report found:
    77% of small business owners feel well equipped to survive a future wave.
  • 69% of BIPOC small business owners say they feel extremely or very optimistic about their business' future, compared to 55% of non-BIPOC small business owners.

HomeEquity Bank calls on Canadians to retire the word "senior" this National S*niors' Day

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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Canadians 55+ are some of the most vibrant, creative and dynamic members of our communities," said Yvonne Ziomecki, Executive Vice President at HomeEquity Bank.

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  • Canadians 55+ are some of the most vibrant, creative and dynamic members of our communities," said Yvonne Ziomecki, Executive Vice President at HomeEquity Bank.
  • By comparison, over half (53 per cent) of Canadian men aged 55+ think the word senior describes them accurately.
  • Based on these figures, HomeEquity Bank estimates that women are 43 per cent more likely than men to reject the word senior as a way to describe themselves.
  • HomeEquity Bank is committed to empowering Canadians aged 55 plus to live the retirement they deserve, in the home they love.