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UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner, Raouf Mazou, and African Development Bank Vice President, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, meet newly arrived Sudanese refugees at the Gendrassa transit centre in Maban county, South Sudan. © UNHCR/Samuel Otieno
Africa, Global

African Development Bank, UNHCR explore pathways to support forcibly displaced people in South Sudan

JUBA – During a joint visit to South Sudan, the African Development Bank and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, committed to deepening their collaboration for displaced people and host communities in the country. Since the start of the war in Sudan 300 days ago, more than half a million people have arrived in South Sudan, most of them South Sudanese who had been in Sudan … Continue reading African Development Bank, UNHCR explore pathways to support forcibly displaced people in South Sudan

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Indonesia joins UN-led Energy Compacts
Asia, Global

Indonesia joins UN-led Energy Compacts, commits USD 122 billion to SDG7 and net zero

The Republic of Indonesia has officially launched its Energy Compact, joining a global community of Member States and non-state actors who have made commitments towards Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) and net-zero goals. This marks a significant milestone in the nation’s energy transition trajectory and aligns with the country’s Roadmap for Sustainable Development Goals. Finance committed under this Energy Compact is substantial, exceeding USD 122 billion, … Continue reading Indonesia joins UN-led Energy Compacts, commits USD 122 billion to SDG7 and net zero

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Newrez
Global, United States

Newrez Supercharges Homeownership Experience using AI in Collaboration with Microsoft©

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Newrez LLC (“Newrez”), a leading national mortgage lending and servicing organization, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft© leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a best-in-class mortgage and homeownership experience for its customers. The collaboration kicked off in Q4 2023 with a roadmap that includes generative and predictive AI initiatives for customer engagement, operational efficiencies, and real-time customer feedback analysis. “AI will … Continue reading Newrez Supercharges Homeownership Experience using AI in Collaboration with Microsoft©

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Angeles Wealth Management
Global, United States

Angeles Wealth Management Appoints Rick Nott as Managing Director, Capping the Sixth Straight Year of Strong Growth

Nott brings more than 15 years of wealth management experience, adding to the firm’s comprehensive private wealth services and solutions SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Angeles Wealth Management, LLC, (“Angeles Wealth”), a national wealth management firm serving generationally wealthy families, today announced the hiring of Rick Nott, CFA, CFP®, CPWA®, as Managing Director. Operating out of Angeles Wealth’s Santa Monica office, Nott serves as a “financial architect” for clients. … Continue reading Angeles Wealth Management Appoints Rick Nott as Managing Director, Capping the Sixth Straight Year of Strong Growth

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Vensure Employer Solutions
Global, United States

Vensure Employer Solutions Appoints Kara Childress as President of VensureHR

New Role Focused on Driving Further Growth and Retention for Core Business Unit CHANDLER, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Vensure Employer Solutions, a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing, announced the appointment of Kara Childress as president of VensureHR, the company’s direct business unit. She will continue serving as CFO for Vensure Employer Solutions. “Her deep understanding of our business, clients, and global … Continue reading Vensure Employer Solutions Appoints Kara Childress as President of VensureHR

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Sectigo
Global, United States

Sectigo Names Mark Bilger Chief Product and Technology Officer

Longtime technology leader to play a pivotal role in driving product strategy, roadmap, R&D, and technology to advance the company’s commitment to excellence SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sectigo®, the industry’s most innovative provider of comprehensive certificate lifecycle management (CLM), today announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Mark Bilger as chief product and technology officer. “Mark’s wealth of expertise across critical corporate technology … Continue reading Sectigo Names Mark Bilger Chief Product and Technology Officer

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Veracyte
Global, United States

Veracyte Completes Acquisition of C2i Genomics

Extends Veracyte’s novel diagnostics platform with whole-genome minimal residual disease capabilities Expands company’s presence across the cancer care continuum SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a leading cancer diagnostics company, today announced it has completed its acquisition of C2i Genomics, Inc., adding whole-genome minimal residual disease (MRD) capabilities to its novel diagnostics platform and expanding the company’s ability to serve patients across the cancer … Continue reading Veracyte Completes Acquisition of C2i Genomics

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Momnt
Global, United States

Momnt Names Jason Rozenblat as Senior Vice President of Sales

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Momnt, a leading financial technology company specializing in real-time lending and payment solutions for businesses, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Rozenblat as its new Senior Vice President of Sales. With his extensive experience in sales leadership at high-growth fintech startups, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Momnt leadership team. “I couldn’t be more excited about joining the … Continue reading Momnt Names Jason Rozenblat as Senior Vice President of Sales

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