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TD Lab launches accessibility tool for public use at no cost to help drive inclusive online experiences

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Piloted in early 2023 for TD colleagues, the TD Accessibility Adapter tool allows users to implement their online accessibility preferences.

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  • Piloted in early 2023 for TD colleagues, the TD Accessibility Adapter tool allows users to implement their online accessibility preferences.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - At the opening night of the 2023 Elevate Festival , TD Bank Group (TD) (TSX: TD) announced the Canadian and American launch of its accessibility browser plug-in, TD Accessibility Adapter, to the public at no cost.
  • We hope that by offering this tool in the public domain, we can support communities and organizations outside of the Bank to drive further inclusion in their online experiences."
  • The internal launch of the TD Accessibility Adapter provided all TD colleagues – regardless of their disability self-identification – a tool to help customize their online accessibility preferences.

NEIGHBORHOOD NATIONAL BANK RECEIVES BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AWARD

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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EL CAJON, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood National Bank (NNB) announced today it has received a Business Enterprise Award (BEA) from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) in the amount of $451,025.

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  • EL CAJON, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood National Bank (NNB) announced today it has received a Business Enterprise Award (BEA) from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) in the amount of $451,025.
  • NNB, the first nationally chartered CDFI, and only financial institution CDFI in San Diego County, was one of only 184 BEA Award recipients nationwide.
  • NNB received the grant based on providing qualified loans to small businesses in distressed communities in San Diego County.
  • This award follows NNB's parent company, Neighborhood Bancorp receiving a $3.7 million Equitable Recovery Program (ERP) grant in April of this year that was recently funded by the CDFI Fund.

WFIS to facilitate Indonesia's most disruptive integration of Technology & FSI

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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In the wake of the situation, the world's largest archipelago is propelling forward with its digital economy and has already produced multiple fintech unicorns.

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  • In the wake of the situation, the world's largest archipelago is propelling forward with its digital economy and has already produced multiple fintech unicorns.
  • The latter has even launched "Master Plan for the Indonesian Financial Services Sector (MPSJKI) 2021-2025" to further favor the developments.
  • With all major financial institutions looking to upgrade their structure with added digital offerings, Indonesia has now become a utopia for technology vendors.
  • This is where WFIS comes across as the best fit for bridging the gap between financial institutions and technology organizations.

IsoEnergy and Consolidated Uranium Announce Merger to Create a Leading, Diversified Uranium Company, Focused on the World’s Top Uranium Jurisdictions

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Under the terms of the Merger, Consolidated Uranium shareholders (the “Consolidated Uranium Shareholders”) will receive 0.500 of a common share of IsoEnergy (each whole share, an “IsoEnergy Share”) for each CUR Share held (the “Exchange Ratio”).

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  • Under the terms of the Merger, Consolidated Uranium shareholders (the “Consolidated Uranium Shareholders”) will receive 0.500 of a common share of IsoEnergy (each whole share, an “IsoEnergy Share”) for each CUR Share held (the “Exchange Ratio”).
  • The Consolidated Uranium board of directors (the “Consolidated Uranium Board”) appointed a special committee (the “Consolidated Uranium Special Committee”) to consider and make a recommendation to the Consolidated Uranium Board with respect to the Arrangement.
  • Accordingly, the Consolidated Uranium Board unanimously recommends that Consolidated Uranium Shareholders vote in favour of the resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) to approve the Arrangement.
  • Full details of the Merger will also be included in the Consolidated Uranium Circular which will be available under Consolidated Uranium’s SEDAR+ profile.

Regnology Announces 30th Annual RegTech Convention on 21-22 November

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Regnology, a leading software provider with a focus on regulatory reporting solutions, is proud to announce the 30th annual RegTech Convention, taking place 21-22 November 2023.

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  • Regnology, a leading software provider with a focus on regulatory reporting solutions, is proud to announce the 30th annual RegTech Convention, taking place 21-22 November 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927858541/en/
    The RegTech Convention is set to be one of the largest ever held with over 2,000 participants from more than 105 countries expected to connect.
  • To mark the occasion of the 30th anniversary, the RegTech Convention experience will be extended through six in-person community events in Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Spain, gathering 600+ industry experts to further explore the convention topics through a local lens.
  • Participating in the RegTech Convention for the first time is Google Cloud, one of the lead partners of the event.

BlackRock Study: Global Insurers Adapting to the New Market Regime

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Global insurers are adapting to a challenging macro environment in 2023, according to BlackRock’s 12th annual Global Insurance Report .

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  • Global insurers are adapting to a challenging macro environment in 2023, according to BlackRock’s 12th annual Global Insurance Report .
  • The report includes findings from 378 insurance investors surveyed across global markets, representing nearly $29 trillion USD in assets under management.
  • While insurers report their allocations overall will remain similar to previous years, respondents show a bias for quality within both public fixed income and private market allocations.
  • Despite the yields now available in public markets, most insurers (89%) plan to increase their exposure selectively to private markets.

Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management Announces First Direct Infrastructure Investment

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) (TSX:GCG) (TSX:GCG.A) announced today that Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management (GSIM), its direct private infrastructure investment management subsidiary, has made its initial infrastructure investment.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) (TSX:GCG) (TSX:GCG.A) announced today that Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management (GSIM), its direct private infrastructure investment management subsidiary, has made its initial infrastructure investment.
  • Funding for the initial investment and proposed follow-on investments was provided by Guardian and the GSIM management team for a total initial commitment of US$100 million.
  • Guardian CEO George Mavroudis said, “We formed our infrastructure strategy to invest in the growing number of opportunities where digital and traditional infrastructure are converging.
  • “The Q-Free investment is an important first step in our strategy of investment in the Intelligent Transportation Systems market.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Declares Dividend

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BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.

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  • BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., the investment adviser for the Fund, is part of BNY Mellon Investment Management.
  • BNY Mellon Investment Management is one of the world’s largest asset managers, with $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2023.
  • Through an investor-first approach, BNY Mellon Investment Management brings to clients the best of both worlds: specialist expertise from seven investment firms offering solutions across every major asset class, backed by the strength, stability, and global presence of BNY Mellon.
  • BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $46.9 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of June 30, 2023.

TruStage™ Introduces First-of-its-Kind Digital Lending Insurance Product

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MADISON, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruStage, a financially strong insurance, investment and technology provider, built on more than 85-years of experience providing payment protection solutions to credit unions, officially announced the availability of its newest lending solution--Payment Guard Insurance. The Payment Guard product is a pioneering innovation in the digital lending insurance space and was recently named a Finovate Awards Finalist1 as an embedded insurance solution for digital lenders and borrowers. It is designed to protect against unexpected covered losses that could lead to borrower defaults. With TruStage Payment Guard Insurance, borrowers are protected in case of covered job loss or covered disability.

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  • First-of-its-kind Digital Lending Insurance Product is Designed to Promote Financial Resilience for Lenders and Borrowers.
  • MADISON, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruStage, a financially strong insurance, investment and technology provider, built on more than 85-years of experience providing payment protection solutions to credit unions, officially announced the availability of its newest lending solution--Payment Guard Insurance.
  • The Payment Guard product is a pioneering innovation in the digital lending insurance space and was recently named a Finovate Awards Finalist1 as an embedded insurance solution for digital lenders and borrowers.
  • With TruStage Payment Guard Insurance, borrowers are protected in case of covered job loss or covered disability.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Declares 2023 Third-Quarter Cash Dividend

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of F&M Bank, with assets of $3.15 billion at June 30, 2023, today announced that it has approved the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share.

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  • ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of F&M Bank, with assets of $3.15 billion at June 30, 2023, today announced that it has approved the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share.
  • The third quarter dividend is payable on October 20, 2023, to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2023.