Personal Services

Wipro Enters into Agreement with Desjardins to Modernize Consumer Banking Services Using its NetOxygen Platform

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced that it has been selected by Desjardins to transform their credit solutions for members and clients.

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  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced that it has been selected by Desjardins to transform their credit solutions for members and clients.
  • This transformation program will provide Desjardins members and clients with a convenient digital lending experience that is accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
  • It will also eliminate operational tasks through automation, enabling Desjardins employees to focus on advisory services and the handling of more complex transactions.
  • The NetOxygen solution is perfectly aligned with Desjardins' vision, Wipro is the natural choice of our strategic partnership in this major transformation journey."

New Arizona Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

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  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • "We look forward to working on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against this predatory real estate practice."
  • "With the passage of SB 1218, the Arizona State Legislature has proven its commitment to protecting homeowners from deceptive and predatory practices.
  • We applaud the Arizona Legislature and Governor Hobbs for taking action to protect vulnerable older adults from deceptive and abusive practices."

ALTA, AARP Applaud Missouri AG on Lawsuit to Protect Homeowners

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

This practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.

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  • This practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • This action puts companies using predatory business models on notice that the State of Missouri is serious about protecting its consumers."
  • "AARP is helping older adults steer clear from fraud, scams and other unscrupulous practices that threaten their economic security and savings," said Craig Eichelman, State Director of AARP Missouri.
  • We thank Attorney General Bailey for looking into this predatory business model that targets older adults and financially insecure homeowners."

New West Virginia Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

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  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."
  • "We applaud the West Virginia Legislature and Delegate Lucas for standing up for consumers to safeguard them against fraud, deception and unfair practices."

New Kentucky Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Monday, April 1, 2024

"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • We have to ensure that there are no unreasonable restraints on a homebuyer's future ability to sell or refinance their property due to unwarranted transactional costs."
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."

New Indiana Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • We must ensure that there are no unreasonable restraints on a homebuyer's future ability to sell or refinance their property due to unwarranted transactional costs."
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."

New Virginia Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."
  • "Homeowners in Virginia will now be better protected from misleading and predatory real estate practices," said AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau.

ALTA, AARP, SLTA Applaud Georgia AG on Consumer Exploitation Lawsuit

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Monday, February 26, 2024

This practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.

Key Points: 
  • This practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • Attorney General Carr is the ninth attorney general to sue MV Realty over its "Homeowner Benefit Program."
  • Georgia is demonstrating to the country that it is possible to be a top state for conducting business while simultaneously protecting consumers.

European Wax Center Recognized as a Featured Franchise in The Franchise Times' Exclusive Top 400 Ranking List

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Monday, October 23, 2023

91 out of 400 in the exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.

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  • 91 out of 400 in the exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.
  • The full ranking list is currently available on FranchiseTimes.com and featured in the current October issue of The Franchise Times.
  • 91 out of 400 - and be recognized for our continued efforts to provide a best-in-class franchise business model," said David Willis, CEO of European Wax Center.
  • European Wax Center is expected to release its third quarter results in the coming weeks, which will include an update on continued franchise growth.

ZIPS Car Wash is Recognized by Newsweek for "Best in Customer Service"

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) was recognized as one of the "Best in Customer Service" in car washing in the 2024 America's Best Customer Service rankings recently announced by Newsweek.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) was recognized as one of the "Best in Customer Service" in car washing in the 2024 America's Best Customer Service rankings recently announced by Newsweek.
  • Newsweek and the global market research and consumer data firm, Statista, recently released their sixth edition of America's Best Customer Service 2024.
  • ZIPS Car Wash has made the list for the first time this year, after new levels of consumer communication have been implemented by the growing brand.
  • ZIPS Car Wash started with just two car wash locations in rural Arkansas in 2004 and has grown to over 280 locations across 25 states, with much of that growth happening in the last 5 years.