Month: May 2023

Šiaulių bankas group decided to establish branches of “SB draudimas” in Latvia and Estonia. Decisions were taken in order to properly implement the agreement concluded with Invalda INVL Group on 22 November 2022 regarding the merger of part of the retail businesses, after the implementation of which, Šiaulių bankas group, in addition to the financial services it already provides, will manage the second- and third-pillar pension and investment funds in Lithuania and will expand life insurance business throughout the Baltic States. The establishment of branches of “SB draudimas” is necessary in order to properly prepare for the transfer of INVL Life insurance services business in Latvia and Estonia to “SB draudimas”. It is planned that the established branches of “SB draudimas” will continue...

The client assets under management of the companies that are part of Invalda INVL, the leading investment management and life insurance group in the Baltics, exceeded EUR 2.0 billion at the end of March this year. That is 28.5% more than a year earlier and 7.5% more than at the start of 2023 (when the total was EUR 1.9 billion).  In the first quarter of this year, INVL clients earned a total of EUR 50.6 million. The number of clients rose to 307,000 at the end of March, up 17.2% from a year earlier and 1.1% from the start of 2023. Invalda INVL had a net profit of EUR 1.1 million in January-March this year, compared to a loss of EUR 8.1 million in the same period last year. “The global geopolitical and economic situation remains uncertain. It is encouraging that in this environment most of our clients’ investments are performing...

The Supervisory Board of AS LHV Varahaldus, a subsidiary of AS LHV Group, has elected Eve Sirel as a new Member of the LHV Varahaldus Management Board. Her five-year term at the Management Board will start on 1 June 2023. As of then LHV Varahaldus Management Board will have three members – in addition to Eve Sirel, Vahur Vallistu and Joel Kukemelk will continue as members. Eve Sirel has been working at LHV since 2011, operating from 2011 to 2015 as the Risk Manager of LHV Varahaldus and since 2015 as the Head of Operations of LHV Varahaldus. She has acquired a technical sciences master’s degree in business information technology from Tallinn University of Technology and a natural sciences master’s degree in mathematics from Tallinn University. Eve Sirel holds 115,681 shares of AS LHV Group, and in addition, can acquire a total...

George Mason University’s Master of Health Administration program recognized for Sustainability Initiatives by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management EducationGeorge Mason University’s Master of Health Administration program was recognized for its efforts to instruct future healthcare leaders Photos courtesy of George Mason University College of Public HealthMason’s MHA program was honored with the CAHME/Canon Solutions America Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management Education and Practice Photos taken on a Canon EOS 6D Mark IIMELVILLE, N.Y., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — George Mason University’s Master of Health Administration program was recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) with an award sponsored by Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly...

GERMANTOWN, Md., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orgenesis Inc. (NASDAQ: ORGS) (“Orgenesis” or the “Company”), a global biotech company working to unlock the full potential of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), today announced that cell and gene therapy pioneer Claudia Zylberberg, PhD has been appointed as an independent board member and senior advisor of its Morgenesis LLC (“Morgenesis”) point-of-care (POCare) subsidiary. As founder, board member and former CEO of Akron Bio, Dr. Zylberberg has led Akron Bio to its leadership position among makers of cGMP-compliant ancillary materials, novel products, and tools for advanced and regenerative medicines. She is also a member of the Strategic Advisory Council for the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy, sits on the boards for Canada’s CCRM and the Standards Coordinating...

Pre-Orders Available at: www.mudra-band.com YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (“Wearable Devices” or the “Company”), the technology growth company pioneering AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Mudra Band for Apple Watch is available for preorder at www.mudra-band.com. This innovative accessory, designed to revolutionize the way we interact with our Apple devices, is set to become what we believe will be the gold standard for seamless and intuitive user experiences.   The Mudra Band, originally developed for touchless operation of the Apple Watch using neural signals, has evolved to incorporate groundbreaking features such as Air-Touch. With Air-Touch, users can effortlessly control a wide range of commands...

Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce that it has issued its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report. This comprehensive report describes Golar’s important role in advancing the global energy transition to a lower carbon future – championing LNG as a transition fuel in partnership with renewables, and as a reliable alternative for those in need of energy security today. Our 2022 ESG report is attached and will also be posted to our website. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities and events that will, should, could or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “could,”...

(In United States dollars, except where noted otherwise) TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX:FM) today announced that, following completion of the issuance of its $1,300 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2031, the financing condition with respect to the Company’s proposed partial redemption of its outstanding 7.500% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) has been satisfied and the Company will redeem $300 million of the 2025 Notes on May 31, 2023. The information in this announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States (“U.S.”) or any other jurisdiction. Securities may not be offered or sold in the U.S. unless they are registered or are exempt from the registration of the U.S. Securities Act...