Global Credit Data

Reaching Out to the Community – Privacy Commissioner Interviewed by the Media

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Sunday, June 11, 2023
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”, Now News’ “News Magazine” and RTHK Radio 1’s “Open Line Open View” on 2 June.

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  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, was interviewed by RTHK Radio 1’s “HK2000”, Now News’ “News Magazine” and RTHK Radio 1’s “Open Line Open View” on 2 June.
  • The Privacy Commissioner has served an enforcement notice on the company concerned, directing it to remedy the contraventions.
  • The Privacy Commissioner mentioned that the PCPD carried out an inspection of another credit reference system last year.
  • The Privacy Commissioner also elaborated on the privacy settings of the 10 online shopping platforms reviewed by the PCPD.

Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes Two Reports

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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DecisioningIT, Credit Data Powered by Equifax

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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TORONTO and MONTREAL, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - DecisioningIT proudly announces that Equifax, Canada's leading credit bureau, is now available within its predictive decisioning platform.

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  • TORONTO and MONTREAL, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - DecisioningIT proudly announces that Equifax, Canada's leading credit bureau, is now available within its predictive decisioning platform.
  • This seamless integration gives consumers confidence that their creditworthiness is being established using the most current and accurate credit data.
  • Credit Data Powered by Equifax, Decisions Powered by DecisioningIT.
  • By combining artificial intelligence and human data, DecisioningIT aims to enhance the digital car buying & financing experience.

AlphaCore Wealth Advisory Expands to the East Coast with Acquisition of Magnolia Lane Financial Advisors

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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AlphaCore Wealth Advisory , a leading wealth advisory firm based in San Diego, California, announced today the acquisition of Magnolia Lane Financial Advisors, a wealth advisory firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut with an office in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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  • AlphaCore Wealth Advisory , a leading wealth advisory firm based in San Diego, California, announced today the acquisition of Magnolia Lane Financial Advisors, a wealth advisory firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut with an office in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005736/en/
    AlphaCore Wealth Advisory CEO Dick Pfister Discusses Acquisition of Greenwich-based Magnolia Lane Financial Advisors.
  • Magnolia Lane founder and experienced wealth advisor and portfolio manager Eric Gerster will join AlphaCore as the firm’s Chief Investment Strategist.
  • “We are excited to provide our clients with access to the AlphaCore Wealth Advisory platform and resources, which we feel will ultimately enhance the client experience.”
    The acquisition of Magnolia Lane Financial Advisors is the fourth strategic acquisition AlphaCore has completed in the past four years.

PAHRC and NLIHC Release Joint Report on Improving Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Data for Preservation

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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CHESHIRE, Conn., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released today a joint report, Improving Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Data for Preservation. The report shows the need for improvements in the quality of property-level Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) data and the public accessibility of these data. Such improvements are necessary to support the identification of specific properties where preservation efforts are needed to protect tenants and to better understand the nature and scale of preservation risks facing the LIHTC stock.    

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  • Report examines the catalysts, challenges, and resources needed that impact HFAs in collecting, maintaining, and reporting LIHTC property data necessary for preservation efforts
    CHESHIRE, Conn., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released today a joint report, Improving Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Data for Preservation.
  • The report shows the need for improvements in the quality of property-level Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) data and the public accessibility of these data.
  • "We hope that this report provides a roadmap to help HFAs and affordable housing stakeholders expand access to data on LIHTC properties and catalyze data-driven preservation initiatives."
  • Improving Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Data for Preservation is available at: https://preservationdatabase.org/reports/improving-lihtc-data-for-preser...
    Courtney Rice, Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC), 2036496553, [email protected]

Equifax Expands Operations in Costa Rica

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE:EFX) has expanded its international operations with a new Global Business Services (GBS) Center site in Torre Universal, San Jose which also supports the company's leading credit data and analytics business in Costa Rica and Latin America. This new site will drive ongoing innovation in technology, the Equifax Cloud™, cybersecurity and operational excellence. Existing Equifax facilities in Costa Rica are certified carbon neutral and the new site is undergoing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification, a recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership that underscores the Equifax commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040. With this expansion, Costa Rica becomes the second largest Equifax location worldwide.

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  • New Global Business Services Center Site Supports Company's Global Operations and Leading Credit Data and Analytics Business in Costa Rica and Latin America; Strengthens Global Equifax Cloud, Cybersecurity and Operational Innovation
    SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax (NYSE:EFX) has expanded its international operations with a new Global Business Services (GBS) Center site in Torre Universal, San Jose which also supports the company's leading credit data and analytics business in Costa Rica and Latin America.
  • "I'm energized by our growth and expansion in Costa Rica and see our Global Business Services Centers as critical drivers of Equifax business innovation and growth in Costa Rica, Latin America, and our global operations in the years to come," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax.
  • Equifax began its operations in Costa Rica in 1995 as one of the first multinational organizations to establish a global technology center in the region.
  • Jairo Quiros, GBS Senior Vice President and Site Leader for Costa Rica, continued: "Over the last three decades, Equifax has grown our operations and investment in Costa Rica, from the creation of jobs to collaboration with higher education.

CARLYLE ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP CHANGES

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global investment firm The Carlyle Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CG) ("Carlyle" or "the Company") today announced changes in its executive leadership team. With Chief Executive Officer Kewsong Lee's five-year employment agreement coming to a close at the end of 2022, both the Company's Board of Directors and Mr. Lee mutually agreed as part of their discussions that the timing is right to initiate a search for a new CEO to lead Carlyle forward in its next phase of growth. Mr. Lee will step down today as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. He will be available as needed to assist in a transition during the months ahead. The Board has appointed William Conway, Co-Founder, current Non-Executive Co-Chairman of the Board, and former Co-CEO, to serve as Interim CEO.

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  • Bill Conway, Co-Founder, current Non-Executive Co-Chairman and former Co-CEO, to Serve as Interim CEO
    NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global investment firm The Carlyle Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CG) ("Carlyle" or "the Company") today announced changes in its executive leadership team.
  • Mr. Conway said, "The Board is grateful to Kewsong for everything he has done to position Carlyle for the future.
  • Today, Carlyle is a more diversified, resilient firm with the resources to continue to invest in accelerating our growth trajectory.
  • Prior to forming Carlyle in 1987, Mr. Conway was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MCI Communications Corporation ("MCI").

WCM recognizes 18 senior leaders driving equity, diversity and inclusion in Canadian finance at the 2022 Champions of Change Gala

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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This award recognizes excellence in leadership, commitment and creativity in advancing equality in the Canadian finance industry.

Key Points: 
  • This award recognizes excellence in leadership, commitment and creativity in advancing equality in the Canadian finance industry.
  • The WCM Champions of Change will receive their awards at WCM's annual Gala, which brings together the most senior leaders in finance to celebrate progress towards equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • This years Champions of Change Gala is about renewing those commitments to change made during the pandemic, sustaining the momentum required for change, and refreshing our resolve to challenge the status quo.
  • We are pleased that WCMs Champions of Change are supporting WCMs mission while leading efforts to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in their organizations.

JOHN HANCOCK ANNOUNCES PORTFOLIO MANAGER CHANGES FOR JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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BOSTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") today announced changes to the portfolio management teams for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (NYSE: HPI), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS), John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT), John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Divided Income Fund (NYSE: HTD), and John Hancock Investors Trust (NYSE: JHI).

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  • BOSTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Investment Management LLC (the "Adviser") today announced changes to the portfolio management teams for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (NYSE: HPI), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS), John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (NYSE: PDT), John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Divided Income Fund (NYSE: HTD), and John Hancock Investors Trust (NYSE: JHI).
  • Effective June 30, 2022, James Gearhart, CFA, and Jonas Grazulis, CFA, will be added as portfolio managers to John Hancock Preferred Income Fund, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II, and John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund, John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund, and John Hancock Investors Trust.
  • In addition, effective June 30, 2022, Dennis McCafferty will be removed as a portfolio manager to John Hancock Investors Trust.
  • For John Hancock Preferred Income Fund, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund, and John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund, Mr. Gearhart and Mr. Grazulis will join Ms. Rothman, Joseph H. Bozoyan, CFA, and Bradley L. Lutz, CFA, who will continue to serve as portfolio managers to the Fund.

James Yeh to Retire After Distinguished 25-Year Career with Citadel

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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James joined Citadel in 1993, having completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.

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  • James joined Citadel in 1993, having completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.
  • Over the years, he became a senior member of Citadel's management team, responsible for many of Citadel's investment strategies.
  • James's past roles included leadership of Citadel Global Equities and Global Quantitative Strategies.
  • "I am profoundly grateful to James for the enormous contributions he has made to Citadel over more than 25 years," said Ken Griffin.