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Survey finds the alternative funds industry has deftly navigated pandemic-related disruption and uncertainties, and firms are now looking at how they are pivoting toward proactive transformation

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Digital assets have become a mainstream trend, with the rise in popularity attracting the attention of alternative fund managers and investors.

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  • Digital assets have become a mainstream trend, with the rise in popularity attracting the attention of alternative fund managers and investors.
  • The special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) market was a similar phenomenon during the year, garnering the attention of retail and institutional investors alike.
  • Alternative fund managers responded, as 37% of hedge fund and 28% of private equity managers indicated they participate or are considering participating in some capacity in SPACs.
  • Specific topics included industry trends; talent management and diversity; ESG risks and investments; investment strategies; and future views on the industry.

Nieuw Statendam Returns to South Florida Cruising Today and Marks Holland America Line's Fifth Ship to Reenter Service

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Sunday, November 21, 2021
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SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today on its first cruise since the industrywide pause last year.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today on its first cruise since the industrywide pause last year.
  • The ship marks the fifth Holland America Line vessel to reenter service, joining Rotterdam , Koningsdam , Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam .
  • @HALcruises' Nieuw Statendam returns to South Florida #cruising today, kicking off its #Caribbean season.
  • Holland America Line works with nearly 100 South Florida vendors who supply the company and its ships with goods and services.

CKGSB Gains Accreditation and Re-Accreditation from Prestigious International Systems

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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In 2021, CKGSB also received the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation , a quality assurance standard more widely used in North America.

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  • In 2021, CKGSB also received the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation , a quality assurance standard more widely used in North America.
  • CKGSB is proud to attain two top international accreditations this year receiving the highest seal of excellence in business management education any institution can achieve.
  • EQUIS and AACSB are world-leading international systems of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation for higher education institutions in management and business administration.
  • CKGSB has made headway towards expanding its curriculum internationally through CKGSB Americas, CKGSB Europe and partnerships with top global universities such as Columbia, Harvard and IMD.

CKGSB Gains Accreditation and Re-Accreditation from Prestigious International Systems

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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In 2021, CKGSB also received the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation , a quality assurance standard more widely used in North America.

Key Points: 
  • In 2021, CKGSB also received the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation , a quality assurance standard more widely used in North America.
  • CKGSB is proud to attain two top international accreditations this year receiving the highest seal of excellence in business management education any institution can achieve.
  • EQUIS and AACSB are world-leading international systems of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation for higher education institutions in management and business administration.
  • CKGSB has made headway towards expanding its curriculum internationally through CKGSB Americas, CKGSB Europe and partnerships with top global universities such as Columbia, Harvard and IMD.

Sony Electronics Becomes Camera Provider for USA TODAY NETWORK

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Electronics Inc. a global imaging leader, and Gannett Co, Inc., operator of USA TODAY NETWORK spanning more than 250 national and local media outlets including USA TODAY, have today announced that Sony will become the imaging products provider for Gannett's photographers and video journalists.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Electronics Inc. a global imaging leader, and Gannett Co, Inc., operator of USA TODAY NETWORK spanning more than 250 national and local media outlets including USA TODAY, have today announced that Sony will become the imaging products provider for Gannett's photographers and video journalists.
  • "We are excited to bring Sony's innovative equipment to our journalists to allow them to capture the moments and emotions in new ways to complement thecompellingstories ofthe USA TODAY NETWORK."
  • "Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK is an innovative and venerable news brand, preserving local journalism and reinventing national news.
  • Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets.

AXA XL unveils lenders' pollution endorsement in North America

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Policy, Insurance, XL, AXA, Americas, Multimedia, Risk management, Reinsurance

Product Line Leader for AXA XL's Americas Environmental insurance business, "With the development of our PEACE endorsement, we're reinforcing our 35+ year commitment in helping financial institutions and lenders address their environmental concerns.

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  • Product Line Leader for AXA XL's Americas Environmental insurance business, "With the development of our PEACE endorsement, we're reinforcing our 35+ year commitment in helping financial institutions and lenders address their environmental concerns.
  • The endorsement adds tailored coverage for loans and lending institutions to our Pollution and Remediation Legal Liability (PARLL) policy , giving lenders more comprehensive environmental coverage than what typical standalone lenders' coverage currently offers."
  • Other features of the PEACE endorsement include:
    AXA XL's Americas Environmental insurance business helped build today's environmental insurance market.
  • AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally.

EmployBridge's Joanie Bily Named SIA 2021 'Global Power 150 - Women in Staffing' for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Joanie Courtney, president of RemX Specialty Staffing, an EmployBridge company, and Chief Workforce Analyst at EmployBridge, has again been named to the 2021Global Power 150 Women in Staffinglist by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Joanie Courtney, president of RemX Specialty Staffing, an EmployBridge company, and Chief Workforce Analyst at EmployBridge, has again been named to the 2021Global Power 150 Women in Staffinglist by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
  • "Joanie is a powerhouse leader at EmployBridge and her inclusion on SIA's Global Power 150 Women in Staffing is well-deserved," said Michael Miles, CEO of EmployBridge.
  • "It's truly an honor to be named again to the SIA Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list along with so many great women leaders doing amazing work in our industry," Bily said.
  • "The SIA list is a great way to celebrate and recognize the impactful contributions these leaders are making to shape our industry."

Integrated PR & IR Agency Lambert & Co. Elevates Michelle Olson to CEO, Founder Jeff Lambert Transitions to Chairman

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Olson, 2021 national chair of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and a 30-year agency veteran and owner, succeeds founder Jeff Lambert , who will move to chairman and also lead the growing Lambert family of companies.

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  • Olson, 2021 national chair of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and a 30-year agency veteran and owner, succeeds founder Jeff Lambert , who will move to chairman and also lead the growing Lambert family of companies.
  • Olson will assume strategic leadership of the firm, which is ranked in the top 40 PR and top 10 IR firms in the nation.
  • Don Hunt , a 22-year veteran of the firm, will remain president, where his focus will be agency operations, M&A integration and client satisfaction.
  • Jeff Lambert will remain the firm's largest shareholder and continue to lead the consultancy's vision, new innovation pipeline, and M&A.

EQS-News: IPVconnect Launches Fully-Featured Streaming Solution to Expand Subscriber Base

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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IPVconnect is embracing the transition from traditional satellite pay-TV to internet-based service, providing subscribers with a broad range of content and streaming offerings delivered through an engaging app available on any device.

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  • IPVconnect is embracing the transition from traditional satellite pay-TV to internet-based service, providing subscribers with a broad range of content and streaming offerings delivered through an engaging app available on any device.
  • The new service offers consumers access to their favorite streaming apps, sports, premium movies, and local channels - all from a single, fully featured streaming solution.
  • We're excited to launch our fully featured streaming solution to serve our current subscribers better and will use this as fuel to grow our broadband revenue.'
  • 'NAGRA continues to enhance the capabilities of its US Streaming Solution to further deliver upon the needs of service providers like IPVconnect,' said Xavier Fustagueras, SVP Americas for NAGRA.

OpenText Recognizes Advantage Technologies with OpenText Navigator Partner Award 2021

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantage Technologies today announced it has won the OpenText Global Reseller Partner of the Year Award, presented during OpenText World 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantage Technologies today announced it has won the OpenText Global Reseller Partner of the Year Award, presented during OpenText World 2021.
  • The OpenText Navigator Partner Awards recognize the technology vendors, resellers, and systems integrators who have developed and delivered exceptional OpenText-based solutions during the past year.
  • "The 2021 OpenText Navigator Partner Awards recognizes the ingenuity and excellence our partners deliver to customers to help them solve complex business challenges and create sustainable growth in today's digital economy," said Lou Blatt, SVP & CMO, OpenText.
  • Advantage Technologies is a leading OpenText Platinum Sales Partner, Distributor and Authorized Support Provider (ASP) as well as the 2020 OpenText Voyager Reseller Partner of the Year Americas award winner.