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VCI Global Limited Announces Memorandum of Agreement to Acquire a 70% stake in LOCUS-T Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, or the “Company”) today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) which summarizes the principal terms of its proposed 70% acquisition of LOCUS-T Sdn Bhd (“LOCUS-T”) by V Capital Kronos Berhad (“V Capital Kronos”), a wholly owned subsidiary of VCI Global for a purchase consideration of Ringgit Malaysia Thirteen Million Four Hundred and Forty Thousand (RM13,440,000.00) (equivalent to approximately US$3,028,391, based on the exchange rate of US$1.00: RM4.4380 as at April 20, 2023). As part of the principal terms of the acquisition, V Capital Kronos will also be granted a first right of refusal to purchase the remaining 30% stake in LOCUS-T from its existing vendor should they decide to sell.

LOCUS-T is a marketing agency which specialises in digital marketing industry with a focus offering on marketing technology and solutions, such as Google SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Google Ads, Facebook Ads and Website Design based in Malaysia. It has over 20 years of experience and has served over 7,000 SMEs and MNCs clients since inception. It currently has an active client portfolio of over 1,000 SMEs and MNCs clients and is one of the few agencies in Malaysia carrying both the Google Premier Partner and Meta Business Partner.

“The acquisition of LOCUS-T allows us to immediately tap into its existing large portfolio of clients which range from Small Medium Enterprises and Multinational industry leaders such as Amway, 7-Eleven, Sports Planet, SP Setia just to name a few. With the huge portfolio of clients, VCI Global will be able to cross-sell our business and technology consultancy business to LOCUS-T’s existing clients and vice versa. This acquisition is highly synergetic to our existing consultancy business as it will also assist VCI Global’s existing clients to leverage on LOCUS-T’s digital marketing capability to grow our existing client’s business,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Chairman and Group Director of VCI Global.

In addition, the acquisition will also bring about a new suite of consultancy service in the digital marketing space complementing VCI Global’s existing business and technology consultancy business alongside creating a new business segment and revenue stream for VCI Global. As the world move towards digitalization, more and more businesses will embrace digitalization hence this acquisition will further enhance and reinforce VCI Global’s service offering to further promote client stickiness as the Company strengthens its service offering to add value to its existing and potential clients.

About VCI Global Limited

VCI Global is a multi-disciplinary consulting group with key advisory practices in the areas of business and technology. The Company provides business and boardroom strategy services, investor relation services, and technology consultancy services. Its clients range from small-medium enterprises and government-linked agencies to publicly traded companies across a broad array of industries. VCI Global operates solely in Malaysia, with clients predominantly from Malaysia, but also serves some clients from China, Singapore, and the US.

For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, customer acceptance of new products, the effects of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and future measures taken by authorities in the countries wherein the Company has supply chain partners, the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, successfully managing and, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release, except in accordance with applicable law.

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Denmark takes first place in second annual World Citizenship Report, global ‘powerhouses’ lose their lustre among the mass affluent

London, United Kingdom, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denmark, Switzerland and Finland took the top three spots in the 2023 World Citizenship Report, which launched today. The World Citizenship Report ranks 188 countries across five key motivators defining citizenship for the global citizen.

Published by CS Global Partners, the world’s leading government and investment migration advisory firm, the World Citizenship Report showcases the World Citizenship Index (WCI), an innovative tool that takes a holistic approach to rank the world’s citizenships across multiple dimensions including the motivators of Safety and Security, Quality of Life, Economic Opportunity, Global Mobility and Financial Freedom.

The World Citizenship Index is the product of a research-driven approach that goes beyond ordinary concepts of passport strength by placing greater emphasis on the diverse attitudes regarding key facets of citizenship. Unlike other rating tools, the World Citizenship Index ranking is designed to reflect a citizenship’s value through the lens of high-net-worth-individuals (HNWIs) and the newest generation of global citizens: the mass affluent population.

“This year, we looked beyond HNWIs and extended our survey to the new mass affluent, a globally mobile generation who is providing fresh impetus for a renewed drive towards global citizenship. As the world around continues to change at an exponential rate, bringing with it new crises and opportunities – individuals across the globe are increasingly calling their own citizenships into question in terms of the safety, freedoms, and the prosperity they provide,” said Micha Emmett, CEO of CS Global Partners.

“This Report stands apart from other reports in the industry because it examines which countries offer the most benefits for global citizens, particularly in a post-COVID world where those that have the means are consistently searching for greater opportunities.”

This year, Denmark kicked Switzerland out of the top spot and scored the highest points. Switzerland ranked in second place and Finland retained the third spot for a second year in a row.

Notably, global superpowers such as the United States and China did not rank in the top ten, symbolising a significant shift in what these economic giants can tangibly offer the global elite. HNWIs and mass affluent citizens are searching for a better quality of life, security and financial freedoms, all aspects which have been on shaky ground since the pandemic.

The surveyed cohort chose ‘Quality of Life’ as the most important feature of citizenship, which ranked first across the World Citizenship Index’s five pillars, eclipsing both Physical Safety and Financial Freedom.

The Report found that a competitive economy, public services, and environmental sustainability are the three areas mass affluent individuals feel most let down by their governments.​

We are unfortunately living through a period where the standard of living is falling at the fastest rate in over a generation. At the end of 2022, the UK Office for Budget Responsibility reported that UK households are set to suffer a 7.1 per cent fall in living standards over the next two years, the largest decline in six decades. Furthermore, according to the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report published in the same period, living conditions in 90 per cent of the world’s countries deteriorated in 2021 – something that hasn’t been seen since the height of the previous global recession caused by the financial crisis in 2007. Moreover, the UNDP report marked the first consecutive year of decline in the 32-year history of the Human Development Index (HDI) – these trends are reflected in the current World Citizenship Index scores. For example, the United States dropped to 29th position for the Quality-of-Life motivator from 20th position previously, which shows how living standards are coming under pressure even in the world’s economic powerhouses.

“The World Citizenship Report aims to capture what truly concerns and affects a global citizen,” added Emmet. “When there are options to gain a second or third citizenship, the first question in a HNWIs mind is ‘where is the next place to be associated with?'”

“High-net-worth individuals and the mass affluent must consider a myriad of factors when deciding something as monumental as where to obtain second citizenship and build a second home. While passport strength is, of course, an important component, it is also one that is subject to the greatest change as evidenced by pandemic related travel restrictions,” she added.

As many parts of the globe recover from COVID-19 and find means to bolster their economies, a new chain of threats has emerged. The conflict in the Ukraine has not only made many nations in the northern hemisphere realise just how fragile the concept of safety and freedom is but has severely impacted energy and food security across the world.

With so much change happening so rapidly around us, it can be challenging to keep up with how all these disparate factors coming to bear on the prevailing attitudes toward global citizenship. And this is where the value of the World Citizenship Report comes into the picture. The Report continues to build on its reputation as an ambitious product reflecting the evolving nature of these attitudes toward citizenship, and one that is in tune with the defining issues of our time with respect to global citizens, including health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and shifting investment priorities.

The World Citizenship Index’s unique methodology relies on the experience gained through CS Global Partners unparalleled work in the citizenship solutions industry, as well as comprehensive research to evaluate 188 jurisdictions across the five motivators of citizenship out of a maximum attainable score of 100 points.

The Report’s multidimensional approach ensured that the attitudes under investigation were captured as accurately and meaningfully as possible. Consequently, rather than relying exclusively on value judgments to construct and weight the World Citizenship Index, CS Global Partners also leveraged its unparalleled network of industry experts and access to global citizens to isolate the major motivations for attaining a second citizenship. These factors were then further explored and validated by surveying the global mass affluent population on the value of second citizenship.

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New Study Sheds Light on Ecommerce Blind Spots for Brands

Private labels take the lead as product prices soar; 63% of shoppers turning from top-shelf brands to lower-shelf alternatives

BOSTON, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Salsify, the platform empowering brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to win on the digital shelf, announced the findings of new consumer research that reveals this is the era of the store brand with 63% of shoppers choosing store brands or private labels due to their low prices. The study also shows that pandemic habits persist with 68% of respondents indicating that they are shopping more online with delivery speed and flexibility being the #1 factor (85%) driving where they shop.

The report, Post Pandemic, New Recession: 2023 Global Guide to Consumers, provides detailed insights on what is driving global consumers to buy online in the midst of higher prices, rising layoffs and continued worry about a possible recession. This survey of more than 6,000 consumers from the US, France, Germany, Great Britain and Australia found that despite current economic uncertainties, product quality is more important to consumers this year than discounts, with 81% saying product quality is the number one factor that keeps consumers loyal to the brands they love.

“The pressure is on this year as consumers become much more selective about their purchases. While price is a key factor in purchasing decisions, it’s not the only thing that is swaying these careful consumers,” said Cara Wood, Head of Research at Salsify. “Product quality is under much greater scrutiny and more than half of consumers said they wouldn’t buy a product with bad product content that doesn’t include enough information or includes low quality images. In fact, strong product content is so important that shoppers are more likely to purchase products from unfamiliar brands or those with bad reputations than those with missing or bad information.”

Additional insights from the survey revealed the following trends:

Private-label products winning likes from consumers
As companies develop premiumization strategies with specialized products and services to drive higher revenues, consumers equate some cost savings with store-brand or private-label products, with 63% choosing private labels because of their low prices.

  • Shoppers are also willing to buy the store brand product in most categories, so commodities like groceries and cleaning supplies brand names are often the most vulnerable to being replaced.
  • 96% of consumers buy store-brand groceries.
  • Fast fashion is not dead but 82% are choosing store-brand apparel.
  • Apple beware, 69% of consumers are buying store-brand electronics.

The New US Shopping Wars is Parents vs Non-Parents
While brands have long engaged in marketing to parents for kid products, US brands may be missing an opportunity to tap into how differently parents think about purchases across categories.

  • Brand trust matters to the majority, but it holds slightly less clout with parents. Fifty-six percent of parents compared to 65% of non-parents say they spend more when it’s a brand they know. However, ethical standards matter more to parents (34% parents versus 23% non-parents).
  • Blame it on the bounce house. Parents put up with a number of minor annoyances so it may come as no surprise that the online shopping experience matters less to parents (53%) than non-parents (60%).
  • Hold the peanut butter, keep the Roomba. When it comes to spending decisions this year, parents are more likely to cut back on groceries (39% parents versus 33% non-parents) than electronics (48% parents versus 54% non-parents).

Shopping and Social Issues Differ by Income and Gender
As brands work to win over careful consumers, they cannot ignore social issues such as climate change. The survey showed how these issues are impacted by income and gender.

  • Income may inherently play a role in a lower carbon footprint. Low-income homes (under $25K a year) are the least likely to return products. Eleven percent said they never return items bought online vs 2% of those higher-income homes ($200K+).
  • Men were more likely to say a brand’s sustainability practices matter to them more than women. The survey showed that 24% of men research a company’s sustainability practices before buying, compared to 17% of women. Interestingly, men are also more likely to research a company’s public stance on social or political causes with 21% doing so, versus 16% of women.

Consumers Getting Meta about the Future
Consumers (42%) continued buying directly on social media, but also tried some new channels in 2022. Twenty-five percent of all consumers said they shopped using augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) shopping tools in the last six months. These channels matter most to consumers under the age of 45.

About the Post-Pandemic, New Recession: 2023 Global Guide to Consumers
Salsify conducted a quantitative online research survey via SurveyMonkey in November 2022, among a general consumer pool of 6,326 online shoppers in Australia, Germany, Great Britain, France, and the United States. The margin of error is ≤ 3%. For more information on the methodology or to view the full results, download the report here.

About Salsify
Salsify helps thousands of brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in over 140 countries collaborate to win on the digital shelf. The company’s Product Experience Management (PXM) platform enables organizations to centralize all of their product content, connect to the commerce ecosystem, and automate business processes in order to deliver the best possible product experiences across every selling destination.

Learn how the world’s largest brands, including Mars, L’Oreal, Coca-Cola, Bosch, and GSK, as well as retailers and distributors such as DoorDash, E.Leclerc, Carrefour, Metro, and Intermarché use Salsify everyday to drive efficiency, power growth, and lead the digital shelf. For more information, please visit: www.salsify.com.

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Fogo de Chão Announces Expansion Into Turkey for the First Time

Global restaurant brand signs franchise development agreement with Honest Holding to bring the Fogo experience to Turkey

Coral Gables

Guests can enjoy new brand extensions such as the Next Level Lounge and The Butchery in the recently opened Coral Gables, Fla. location. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

DALLAS, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil that allows guests to make discoveries at every turn, today announced plans to make its debut in Turkey with the signing of a franchise development agreement with Honest Holding. Through the agreement, Honest Holding is set to bring five Fogo locations to Turkey over the next several years. The announcement follows Fogo’s recently announced plans to enter Ecuador, Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Canada and the Philippines, as the brand continues to execute its strategic global growth plan.

Reston

Fogo opened the Reston, Va. location in December 2022, marking the 70th location globally for the brand. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão is a nearly 45-year-old brand known for its dining experience of discovery and showcasing the culinary art of churrasco, where guests can watch as gaucho chefs butcher, hand-carve and grill high-quality cuts of protein over an open flame. With a warm, timeless design and signature offerings, including a fresh and seasonal Market Table and an award-winning Bar Fogo menu featuring hand-crafted cocktails and South American wines, Fogo has become a destination of choice by both brand advocates and new guests globally.

Paramus

In January 2023, Fogo opened its first New Jersey restaurant in Paramus at Garden State Plaza. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

“We are excited to work with Cengiz Deveci and the impressive team at Honest Holding to bring the Fogo experience to Turkey,” said Barry McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. “This agreement marks an exciting step in the continuation of our global expansion plans, and we look forward to sharing the culinary art of churrasco with our newest guests and Fogo fans in Turkey soon.”

Founded by Cengiz Deveci, Honest Holding operates a portfolio of 24 brands comprised of respected hospitality brands like Juan Valdez Coffee, a premium Colombian coffee brand, and Le Pain Quotidien from Belgium, in addition to businesses across a variety of industries, including travel and tourism, construction, aviation, transportation, and domestic and foreign trade. Honest Holding and the quality of services it offers have received numerous international awards and certificates both in Turkey and abroad and is a large employer in the region with over 1,500 employees. Ayhan Kap, Chief Operating Officer of Honest Holding, will oversee the development of the Fogo brand in Turkey.

National Harbor

In March 2023, Fogo opened a restaurant in National Harbor, MD in the Waterfront District. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

“My interest in different cultures and values gave me the opportunity to travel the world, especially in Latin America. It has been an exciting journey for me to bring the outstanding flavors of a unique brand like Fogo de Chão to our country. From the first time I experienced Fogo, I’ve had this desire and I am excited to make this dream a reality,” said Cengiz Deveci, Founder of Honest Holding. “I believe Fogo will be an ideal addition to the local dining scene in Turkey and look forward to introducing new guests to the culinary art of churrasco soon.”

With 74 locations worldwide and growing, earlier this year Fogo announced a continued 15 percent annual growth rate through company-owned restaurants, with an additional international capital light franchise development strategy. Fogo’s newest openings include restaurants in National Harbor, M.D., Woodland Hills, C.A., Paramus, N.J., Coral Gables, F.L., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Reston, Va., Monterrey, Mexico and more expected soon.

For more information about Fogo de Chão, visit fogo.com. To learn more about global franchising opportunities, visit fogo.com/global-development/.

About Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is an internationally renowned restaurant that allows guests to discover what’s next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience of discovery. In addition to its Market Table and Feijoada Bar – which includes seasonal salads and soup, fresh vegetables, imported charcuterie and more – guests are served simply-seasoned meats that are butchered, fire-roasted and carved tableside by gaucho chefs. Guests can also indulge in dry-aged or premium Wagyu cuts, seafood a la carte, All-Day Happy Hour including signature cocktails, and an award-winning South American wine list, as well as smaller, sharable plates in Bar Fogo. Fogo offers differentiated menus for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options. For locations and more information about Fogo de Chão, visit fogo.com.

About Honest Holding
Honest Group of Companies, whose foundations were laid as Honest Tourism travel agency in 1999, continues its activities in construction, transportation, aviation and export-import sectors, especially tourism.

Honest Group of Companies, has built a structure that has adopted quality and good price policies as a principle in the tourism, hotel management, transportation, aviation, construction export and import sectors and it is growing day by day with the success awards it receives and increases its contribution to the Turkish economy and promotion.

Honest Holding and the quality of services it offers are documented with various international awards and certificates both in Turkey and abroad. It works with the principle of maximum efficiency and effectiveness in every sector it operates with its experienced and trained human capital. In addition, Honest Holding continues its leadership by acting with social responsibility awareness.

Fogo
Guests can enjoy new brand extensions such as the Next Level Lounge and The Butchery in the recently opened Coral Gables, Fla. location. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

Fogo

Fogo opened the Reston, Va. location in December 2022, marking the 70th location globally for the brand. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

Fogo

In January 2023, Fogo opened its first New Jersey restaurant in Paramus at Garden State Plaza. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

Fogo

In March 2023, Fogo opened a restaurant in National Harbor, MD in the Waterfront District. https://fogodechao.com/newsroom

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Verisk Maplecroft collaborating with LGIM to power new Sovereign ESG Index funds offering

London, UK, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verisk Maplecroft, Verisk’s (Nasdaq: VRSK) global risk analytics business, has today announced a new collaboration with Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), one of Europe’s largest asset managers, to power a new slate of investment products. LGIM plans to utilise the depth, breadth and accuracy of Verisk Maplecroft’s portfolio of ESG risk analytics, which outperformed alternative data across a broad set of criteria, to develop Sovereign ESG Index funds.

Verisk Maplecroft’s data forms part of Verisk’s growing suite of sustainability and resilience exposure analytics, which include extreme event models and global geospatial datasets covering the full spectrum of ESG, political and climate risks. Verisk Maplecroft’s sovereign ESG analytics draw on thousands of different geospatial, unstructured, structured and expert-scored subnational and national indicators, and a range of proprietary modelling techniques. These allow it to generate dynamic and robust assessments of the sovereign ESG issues that matter most.

According to Verisk Maplecroft, government debt is key for markets both in terms of sheer volume and in setting a baseline for risk premia in other asset classes. Governments, not companies, are either directly responsible for, or ultimately guarantee, almost all aspects of ESG. Research from the company shows that ESG factors are increasingly relevant to market pricing, whether as direct drivers or leading indicators of material risks and opportunities.

“We are delighted to be working with LGIM on their new Sovereign ESG Index funds”, said James Lockhart Smith, VP of Markets & ESG at Verisk Maplecroft. “The scale of fast-evolving environmental risks, as well as persistent social and governance deficits, has increased the need for sovereign debt investment products that use ESG criteria in an impactful way. Verisk Maplecroft sees this relationship as critical to deepening ESG incorporation across government bond markets.”

This means that investors aspiring to help address the climate emergency, protect human rights and foster sustainable development have to be able to reflect their values, as well as drive change, via sovereign debt portfolios that are aligned with ESG.

Lee Collins, Head of Index Fixed Income at LGIM added: “We have exciting plans to develop new LGIM-designed Sovereign ESG Index funds, driven by Verisk Maplecroft’s data. There are an increasingly large set of clients who would like to see deeper ESG integration for sovereign debt. It is an opportunity to create indices consistent with clients’ values and this collaboration will help us achieve that.”

The integration of ESG into sovereign bond investments is evolving, as many investors begin to focus on how best to integrate ESG into this asset class. This collaboration will challenge the sovereign ESG paradigm by creating products that seek to materially diverge from conventional selections and issuance-weighted allocations.

About Verisk Maplecroft
Verisk Maplecroft, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VRSK), is a leading geospatial risk analytics company specialising in global ESG and political risk intelligence for institutional investors and multinational corporations. The company combines the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of global risk data with expert analysis to deliver an integrated approach to risk, which enables clients to enhance the sustainability and resilience of their investments and operations. Among investment fund managers and asset owners, the company is a trusted, independent source of data, intelligence and advice for incorporating ESG, climate change, natural capital, human rights and political risk factors across multiple asset classes, notably sovereign debt. For more information visit: www.maplecroft.com

About Verisk
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, ESG and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work and fosters an inclusive culture where all team members feel they belong. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.

About Legal & General Investment Management
Legal & General Investment Management is one of Europe’s largest asset managers and a major global investor, with total assets under management of £1.2 trillion1 ($1.4tn, €1.4tn, CHF 1.4tn). We work with a wide range of global clients, including pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, fund distributors and retail investors.

For more than 50 years, we have built our business through understanding what matters most to our clients and transforming this insight into valuable, accessible investment products and solutions. We provide investment expertise across the full spectrum of asset classes including fixed income, equities, commercial property, and cash. Our capabilities range from index-tracking and active strategies to liquidity management and liability-based risk management solutions.

1 LGIM internal data as at 31 December 2022. These figures include assets managed by LGIMA, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Data includes derivative positions.

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Intesa Sanpaolo launches new programme to encourage business investment in energy transition

MILAN, Italy, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intesa Sanpaolo renews its commitment to support businesses in the energy transition. Promoting the energy autonomy processes of Italian companies by increasing their competitiveness and generating economic, environmental and social benefits for the community, with a view to renewed cooperation between the public and private sectors. This is the main objective of ‘Motore Italia Transizione Energetica’, the programme presented by Intesa Sanpaolo, which envisages a series of initiatives to encourage investment in energy from renewable sources, also launching a specific project linked to Renewable Energy Communities (RECs).

The package of measures was illustrated by Intesa Sanpaolo in Milan, during a presentation attended by business and institutional representatives such as Alessandra Ricci, CEO of SACE, Paolo Arrigoni, chairman of GSE, Antonio Decaro, mayor of Bari and chairman of ANCI. Following an overview of the country’s economic and energy context by Gregorio De Felice, Chief Economist at Intesa Sanpaolo, Anna Roscio, Head of Corporate Sales & Marketing at Intesa Sanpaolo, illustrated the new plan entitled ‘Motore Italia Transizione Energetica’ (Italy’s Energy Transition Engine). Emanuele Orsini, Vice-President of Confindustria, also took the floor. Stefano Barrese, Head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s Banca dei Territori Division, illustrated the goals and opportunities for the business world in investing in renewable energy and contributing to the country’s growth.

The 76 billion euro cap for investments in renewable energy plants is one of the measures proposed by Italy’s leading banking group to support the energy and environmental transition set out in the NRRP, for which the group has earmarked a total of more than 410 billion euros between now and 2026 to support the objectives of the plan’s missions, of which 120 billion euros for SMEs.

Stefano Barrese, Head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s Banca dei Territori Division, commented: “Today, together with our partners, we are renewing our commitment to the business world in a decisive area, that of energy transition. The collaboration between private and public entities, which has already yielded good results during the pandemic, must be strengthened for the development of Renewable Energy Communities, an important opportunity for SMEs and households by virtue of concrete economic, social and environmental benefits for entire territories. This is why we intend to provide our businesses, private individuals, and Third Sector operators, in the broadest possible perspective, with the most innovative tools to make them seize the opportunities arising from the energy transition, reinforcing the initiatives already launched under the NRRP, with a forecast of 410 billion euros in funding, of which 76 billion earmarked for the energy transition, thereby helping to generate sustainable growth in line with the objectives of our Business Plan.”

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NP Digital Launches Regional Headquarters in Singapore

Manuel Denoual Named as Manager Director

Singapore, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NP Digital, a leader in performance marketing and the 2nd fastest-growing agency network globally recognised by Adweek, has launched its Southeast Asia regional office in Singapore, with the appointment of Manuel Denoual as Managing Director. Manuel will lead the expansion in Southeast Asia as the growing digital economy continues to expand at a double-digit rate.

NP Digital was founded in 2017 by Neil Patel, a New York Times Best Selling Author and one of the world’s most influential marketers, according to The Wall Street Journal and Forbes. NP Digital is the agency that brings his passion, innovation and insights to life for brands across the globe.

With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Manuel Denoual is a seasoned professional with valuable business acumen and extensive expertise in performance marketing. He has previously held positions at GroupM, OMG, and Dentsu, and most recently served as a Senior Client Partner at Twitter. Manuel will report to Dan Kalinski, Managing Director, APAC.

“As digital transformation in Southeast Asia continues to boom, I am delighted to welcome Manuel to the NP Digital family. With his deep understanding of the industry and his proven track record of success, Manuel is well-positioned to help APAC clients achieve their marketing goals and drive business growth,” said Dan Kalinski, Managing Director, APAC, NP Digital.

NP Digital’s services are in high demand across the APAC region, with the internet economy forecasted value of $1 trillion by 2030, driven by a fast-growing base of digital consumers. To meet this demand, NP Digital recognizes the importance of offering full-funnel expertise, from Search Engine Optimization (SEO), data, analytics, consumer insight, programmatic advertising services that can connect brands in APAC with their customers.

“I am excited to be leading the Singapore team. As we see increased demand for our services, our regional hub in Singapore will deliver to customers across all digital touch-points with targeted, highly relevant and personalized experiences”, said Manuel Denoual, Managing Director, Singapore.

NP Digital’s outstanding growth and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality solutions worldwide remains a key focus. Their latest expansion in APAC is a clear indication of their recognition that clients need help in defining customer audiences and understanding the journey in this digital economy.
“Our clients are challenger brands, ranging from medium-sized businesses to enterprise clients who increasingly come to us to benefit from our custom, high-touch services and ROI first approach. The significant growth within the enterprise segment has become a key area of focus for our business as we continue to disrupt the market with our tech and content proposition,” Manuel concluded.

The agency’s success is attributed to its unique ability to drive growth for clients in the TikTok era, where consumers are always connected, and where any point of brand interaction can lead to a purchase. NP Digital’s competitive edge is its innovative “growth marketing” approach, which replaces analogue, mass marketing and campaigns. They leverage their proprietary technology stack, which includes SEO, CRO, and Content, to deliver exceptional results to over three million active marketers worldwide.

With over 500+ clients globally, NP Digital has serviced customers including large brands such as CNN, Adobe and Hewlett Packard, to SaaS companies and E-com start-ups. This will be NP Digital’s first office in Southeast Asia, with plans to further expand in the near future.

For more information, please visit  https://npdigital.com/.

About NP Digital
NP Digital is an end-to-end performance marketing agency focused on enterprise and mid-market challenger brands. Underpinned by its proprietary technology division with the platforms Ubersuggest and AnswerThePublic, NP Digital is regarded as one of the fastest-growing, award-winning performance marketing agencies in the industry. NP Digital views marketing through a consultative lens that takes a holistic view when applying specialist execution to build meaningful partnerships. These partnerships include some of the world’s most prominent Fortune 500 brands in addition to mid-size, direct-to-consumer challenger-type organizations. NP Digital spans the globe with 750 employees in 15 different countries. For more information visit npdigital.com.

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นักพันธุศาสตร์การสืบพันธุ์ในปารีสนำเสนอการทดสอบลำดับจีโนมทั้งหมดในเอ็มบริโอเป็นครั้งแรก

  • ดร. Santiago Munné ผู้บุกเบิกการวินิจฉัยโรคทางพันธุกรรมระยะก่อนการฝังตัวของตัวอ่อน ได้นำเสนอการทดสอบใหม่ในการประชุม PGDIS
  • การทดสอบในห้องปฏิบัติการใหม่นี้จะไม่เพียงแต่ตรวจจับยีนที่สืบทอดมาจากพ่อแม่เท่านั้น แต่ยังเผยให้เห็นการกลายพันธุ์ใหม่ที่อาจนำไปสู่โรค ‘de novo’ เช่น ออทิสติกอีกด้วย

ปารีส, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ดร. Santiago Munné ผู้บุกเบิกด้านการวินิจฉัยโรคทางพันธุกรรมระยะก่อนการฝังตัวของตัวอ่อน ได้นำเสนอการทดสอบลำดับจีโนมทั้งหมดในตัวอ่อนเป็นครั้งแรกต่อหน้าผู้แทนในการประชุมสมาคมวินิจฉัยโรคทางพันธุกรรมระยะก่อนการฝังตัวของตัวอ่อนระหว่างประเทศ (PGDIS) ครั้งที่ 20 ซึ่งจัดขึ้นในสัปดาห์นี้ที่กรุงปารีส

ดร. Munné ซึ่งเป็นผู้บุกเบิกด้านพันธุศาสตร์การสืบพันธุ์ที่ได้รับการยอมรับในระดับสากล ได้นำเสนอข้อมูลการตรวจสอบความถูกต้องสำหรับ GenomeScreen™ ซึ่งเป็นการทดสอบที่พัฒนาโดยทีมวิจัยที่เขาเป็นผู้นำในบริษัทเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพ GenEmbryomics โดยกล่าวในคำปราศรัยแบบครบถ้วนของเขาที่มีผู้เชี่ยวชาญกว่า 300 คนเข้าร่วม

“เรารู้ตั้งแต่เริ่มทำงานกับการวินิจฉัยตัวอ่อนในปี 2536 ว่าการเลือกตัวอ่อนจะเป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการตั้งครรภ์ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในผู้ป่วยสูงอายุ กว่า 30 ปีที่ผ่านมา งานของเรามุ่งเน้นไปที่การปรับปรุงการคัดเลือกตัวอ่อนทางพันธุกรรม แม้ว่าแนวทางการวินิจฉัยขั้นสุดท้ายซึ่งให้ข้อมูลมากที่สุดและผลลัพธ์ที่ดีที่สุดจะเป็นแนวทางนี้อย่างไม่ต้องสงสัย นั่นคือ การจัดลำดับจีโนมทั้งหมดของตัวอ่อนโดยใช้เพียง เซลล์บางส่วนที่ได้จากการตรวจชิ้นเนื้อ การทดสอบนี้จะเปิดประตูที่เราไม่เคยรู้จักมาก่อน” Munné กล่าวถึงงานที่มีการทำที่ GenEmbryomics

การทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับจีโนมคือการรู้ทุกอย่างเกี่ยวกับตัวอ่อนก่อนการย้าย
GenomeScreen™ เป็นการปฏิวัติการทดสอบลำดับจีโนมใหม่ทั้งหมดสำหรับตัวอ่อน IVF (เด็กหลอดแก้ว) ที่ได้รับการอธิบายโดยหน่วยงานที่ฟอรัม PGDIS ว่าเป็น “การทดสอบทางพันธุกรรมที่สมบูรณ์แบบที่สุดในด้าน IVF”

การทดสอบให้ข้อมูลที่แม่นยำสูงเกี่ยวกับลำดับจีโนมของตัวอ่อนและพ่อแม่ทางพันธุกรรม โดยนำเสนอข้อมูลเชิงลึกด้านก่อนการฝังตัวที่สำคัญที่เกี่ยวกับสุขภาพของตัวอ่อนและการพยากรณ์โรคในระบบสืบพันธุ์แก่ครอบครัว ซึ่งสามารถแจ้งข้อมูลการตัดสินใจของครอบครัวได้ นอกจากนี้ ข้อมูลนี้จะเป็นประโยชน์อย่างยิ่งต่อบุคคลที่เกิดจากการทำ IVF เนื่องจากจะให้ข้อมูลด้านโภชนาการหรือคำแนะนำว่ายาชนิดใดที่เหมาะกับผู้ป่วยมากที่สุด

Dr. Nick Murphy ผู้ก่อตั้ง GenEmbryomics กล่าวว่า “เมื่อเราเริ่มการวิจัยเกี่ยวกับการหาลำดับตัวอ่อนครั้งแรก เป้าหมายของเราคือการสร้างเครื่องมือที่ทรงพลังและครอบคลุม ซึ่งจะช่วยให้แพทย์ด้านการเจริญพันธุ์ได้รับข้อมูลที่ละเอียดถี่ถ้วนเพื่อการตรวจคัดกรองที่แม่นยำ” “ตอนนี้เรามีเครื่องมือนี้และใช้งานได้ด้วยความน่าเชื่อถือ 99% เราทราบดีว่าการวินิจฉัยนี้ไม่เพียงแต่ให้ข้อมูลเท่านั้น แต่ยังช่วยเพิ่มความสำเร็จของเวชศาสตร์การเจริญพันธุ์ด้วย” Murphy กล่าวเสริม

การจัดลำดับตัวอ่อนจะเพิ่มอัตราความสำเร็จในการทำ IVF

ศาสตราจารย์ Munné ซึ่งเป็นผู้นำด้านพันธุศาสตร์การเจริญพันธุ์ทำงานมากว่า 20 ปี ได้มีส่วนช่วยเหลืออย่างมากในการคัดเลือกตัวอ่อนและการรักษาด้าน IVF ศาสตราจารย์และทีมนักวิจัยได้เสริมบทบาทของการทดสอบทางพันธุกรรมในเวชศาสตร์การเจริญพันธุ์ด้วยการทดสอบนี้ และช่วยเพิ่มความสำเร็จในการรักษา

Munné กล่าวว่า “การค้นพบที่นำเสนอในที่ประชุมเป็นข้อมูลการตรวจสอบสำหรับการทดสอบที่จะเปลี่ยนการคัดเลือกตัวอ่อนตามที่เราทราบ” ศาสตราจารย์กล่าวสรุปว่า “การวิเคราะห์พันธุกรรมก่อนการฝังตัวด้วยการจัดลำดับจีโนมทั้งหมดเป็นก้าวสำคัญเหนือสิ่งอื่นใด ซึ่งจะบอกเราว่าตัวอ่อนตัวใดจะฝังได้สำเร็จ เพราะเราจะทราบล่วงหน้าว่าตัวใดมีสุขภาพที่แข็งแรงได้อย่างแท้จริง ซึ่งหมายความว่าเราจะรู้ว่าตัวอ่อนใดที่ปราศจากโรคที่สืบทอดมาจากพ่อแม่ หรือโรคเดโนโว เช่น ออทิสติก เป็นต้น”

เกี่ยวกับ GenEmbryomics
GenEmbryomics ก่อตั้งโดย ดร. Nick Murphy ในปี 2562 เป็นบริษัทเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพที่ล้ำสมัยซึ่งเชี่ยวชาญด้านการวิเคราะห์จีโนมของตัวอ่อนเพื่อระบุตัวอ่อนที่เหมาะสมที่สุดสำหรับการฝัง IVF งานขององค์กรจะนำไปสู่อัตราความสำเร็จที่สูงขึ้นในรอบการทำ IVF เนื่องจากอัลกอริทึมที่เป็นกรรมสิทธิ์ขององค์กรที่มอบการเลือกตัวอ่อนที่แม่นยำและมีประสิทธิภาพมากขึ้นโดยพิจารณาจากจีโนมทั้งหมดของตัวอ่อนแต่ละตัว

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ภาพยนตร์เรื่อง The Wolf of Wall Street จะเปิดตัวการเสนอขาย NFT ซึ่งสนับสนุนโดย Aventus

Aventus ได้ร่วมมือกับผู้ถือสิทธิ์ของ The Wolf of Wall Street เพื่อผลิตคอลเลกชันประวัติศาสตร์ของ NFT เพื่อเป็นการฉลองครบรอบ 10 ปีของภาพยนตร์

ลอนดอน , April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aventus ผู้ให้บริการโซลูชัน Web3 สำหรับองค์กรต่าง ๆ ได้ร่วมมือกับผู้ถือลิขสิทธิ์ภาพยนตร์เรื่อง The Wolf of Wall Street อีกทั้งผู้ผลิตและนักตัดต่อภาพยนตร์ชั้นนำระดับโลกเพื่อสร้าง The Wolf of Wall Street Experience ซึ่งเป็นซีรีส์ของ NFT ที่จะทำหน้าที่เป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการปลดล็อกส่วนต่าง ๆ เพื่อให้มีประสบการณ์กว้างขึ้น

เนื่องจากมีรายได้จากบ็อกซ์ออฟฟิศทั่วโลกเกือบ 400 ล้านดอลลาร์ ได้รับการเสนอชื่อเข้าชิงรางวัลออสการ์ 5 รายการ ซึ่งรวมถึงสาขาภาพยนตร์ยอดเยี่ยม และได้รับการบันทึกสถิติโลกของ Guinness ในเรื่องการสบถมากที่สุดในภาพยนตร์ ผลกระทบของ The Wolf of Wall Street ต่อวัฒนธรรมสมัยนิยมจึงยังคงมีอยู่มาตลอดเกือบทศวรรษหลังจากออกฉาย โดยมีการใช้มีมของภาพยนตร์หลายล้านครั้งอย่างต่อเนื่อง

The Wolf of Wall Street Experience จะให้เปิดให้แฟน ๆ ของภาพยนตร์และผู้ที่ชื่นชอบ Web3 สามารถเข้าไปดูเนื้อหา รางวัล และสัมผัสประสบการณ์สุดพิเศษผ่านซีรีส์ของ NFT แบบจำกัด รวมถึงฉากที่ไม่เคยเห็นมาก่อนจากการสร้างภาพยนตร์ เนื้อหาที่ปลดล็อกให้เข้าไปดูได้ ประสบการณ์ และการเข้าร่วมกิจกรรมเฉลิมฉลองวันครบรอบของภาพยนตร์ที่จำกัดเฉพาะสำหรับผู้ที่ได้รับเชิญเท่านั้น

การเปิดตัวมีกำหนดในไตรมาสที่สองของปี 2566 พร้อมสิทธิประโยชน์เพิ่มเติมสำหรับผู้เข้าร่วมชุมชนก่อนใคร

โดยจะมีการสร้าง NFT ขึ้นโดยเครือข่าย Aventus ที่เป็นกลางทางคาร์บอน ซึ่งเป็นเลเยอร์ 1 (พาราเชน) บน Polkadot ซึ่งหมายความว่าโปรเจกต์จะใช้ประโยชน์จากระบบนิเวศของ Polkadot อย่างเต็มที่ รวมถึงความสามารถในการปรับขนาด ความเร็ว การทำงานร่วมกัน และความปลอดภัยที่เพิ่มขึ้น นอกจากนี้ ยังหมายความว่าผู้ถือ NFT จะสามารถใช้ประโยชน์จากความสามารถในการทำงานร่วมกันได้อย่างเต็มที่ในกว่า 50 บล็อกเชน รวมทั้ง Ethereum ด้วย

Alan Vey ผู้ก่อตั้งและประธานเจ้าหน้าที่บริหารของ Aventus ได้แสดงความคิดเห็นว่า “The Wolf of Wall Street เป็นหนึ่งในภาพยนตร์ที่โดดเด่นที่สุด ไม่เพียงแต่ในวัฒนธรรมสมัยนิยมในวงกว้างเท่านั้น แต่ยังเจาะจงในชุมชนบล็อกเชนด้วย เรารู้สึกตื่นเต้นที่สามารถนำภาพยนตร์เรื่องนี้มาสู่ Web3 และเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของช่วงเวลาแห่งประวัติศาสตร์ของอุตสาหกรรม เนื่องจากบล็อกบัสเตอร์ได้กลายเป็นภาคส่วนล่าสุดที่ตระหนักถึงประโยชน์ของ NFT ในการสร้างชุมชนและการมีส่วนร่วม”

Gavin Wood ผู้ก่อตั้ง Polkadot & Ethereum กล่าวเสริมว่า “ระบบนิเวศทางพาราเชนของ Polkadot มีเป้าหมายที่จะช่วยให้บล็อกเชนบรรลุวัตถุประสงค์ของตน โดยเพิ่มความสามารถในการปรับขนาด ความปลอดภัย และการทำงานร่วมกัน และการที่ได้เฝ้าดู Aventus ใช้ประโยชน์จากการสนับสนุนนี้เพื่อสร้างโปรเจกต์ที่ก้าวล้ำอย่างแท้จริงนี้นั้นถือเป็นเรื่องที่ยอดเยี่ยมอย่างมาก”

เกี่ยวกับ Aventus
Aventus ให้บริการโซลูชัน Web3 ที่มีประสิทธิภาพ ยืดหยุ่น และมีการจัดการสำหรับธุรกิจที่ต้องการใช้ประโยชน์จากบล็อกเชนเพื่อรองรับการดำเนินงานในอนาคต สร้างแหล่งรายได้ใหม่ และปรับปรุงประสิทธิภาพการดำเนินงาน

ประสบการณ์รวมกันกว่าเจ็ดทศวรรษใน Web3 และความเป็นผู้นำระดับองค์กรนั้นทำให้ Aventus สร้างโซลูชันที่ดีที่สุด ซึ่งปรับแต่งให้เหมาะกับความต้องการเฉพาะขององค์กรเพื่อให้สามารถใช้งานการเปลี่ยนแปลงและการศึกษา Web3 และจัดการโซลูชันได้ ดังนั้นองค์กรจึงสามารถมุ่งเน้นไปที่สิ่งที่ตนทำได้ดีที่สุดได้
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Deriv gets Gold accreditation by Investors in People

Deriv celebrates Gold accreditation success

Investors in People awarded Gold accreditation to Deriv

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deriv, one of the leaders in the fintech industry, achieved We invest in people, gold accreditation. This is the first industry accolade received in 2023, one of its many goals this year.

Being awarded gold is a triumph and something only 17% of organisations that Investors in People (IIP) assess achieve. This accreditation is for 3 years. IIP celebrates companies that finetune their management style to demonstrate trust, motivate employees to improve skills and knowledge, and remain agile to change.

For Deriv the gold accreditation acknowledges the leadership approach, people practices, and culture of trust that the broker has strived to build in all its offices. Survey results reveal 80% of employees agree on solid people practices. They appreciate the empowering work culture which inspires them to be on their ‘A’ game and work their best.

The insights captured also indicate Deriv provides career advancement opportunities and cares about putting people first. Employees participate in innovation and transformation through a shift from small to big thinking about their work scopes, the business, and the industry.

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Derivians cutting cake to celebrate the IIP gold status

The shortlisting companies relies on three principles:

Leading: How much trust is there between employees and the leadership team? Do leaders live up to their values and inspire the right culture?

Supporting: Are the right structures in place so employees can do their job well? Are employees rewarded for doing well? And supported properly if they’re struggling?

Improving: Are there plenty of opportunities for employees to grow and develop? Is the company ready for any changes the future might bring?

The process:

  • IIP representative talks to the company, its employees, and what is the motive for achieving accreditation.
  • IIP sends out a survey to employees to see how they feel about working in the company and how well they are supported.
  • IIP conducts one-on-one interviews with employees and attends meetings to gain insight into the workplace.
  • The key findings are published in a report revealing the company’s failure or success in achieving the accreditation. The report also includes recommendations from IIP on the next steps for the company.
  • IIP creates an action plan for what changes the company should make over the accreditation period.

The accreditation positions Deriv in 1st ranking in the finance and insurance activities sector and 3rd ranking globally in the technology/IT sector. Rankings are for organisations with employee strength of 250–4,999.

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Cyprus office celebrations at Deriv for winning IIP Gold accreditation

Commenting on the award, Seema Hallon, Head of People Management, said:

“This is a proud achievement for us! At Deriv, we try our best to create a work environment that encourages every team member to take ownership of their jobs and ‘up their game’ to bring out the best contribution to their roles. Our culture of trust, driven by our values, is based on open conversations, active involvement, agile working and fun together. We are excited to be on this journey of excellence with IIP and hope to be in the Platinum category soon!”

​​Deriv has ambitious growth plans for 2023. It is looking for skilled professionals to expand its dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced workplace. Join us in our journey, view our open positions.

About Deriv

Over the last 23 years, Deriv’s mission has been to make online trading accessible to anyone, anywhere. Deriv’s product offering includes intuitive trading platforms, over 200 tradable assets (in markets such as forex, stocks, and cryptocurrencies), unique trade types, and more. With more than 1,200 employees in 20 global offices spread across 16 countries, Deriv strives to provide the best work environment, which includes positive work culture, timely addressing of employee concerns, celebrating achievements, and conducting initiatives to boost their morale.

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