A Unique Collaboration between Nasdaq Corporate Solutions and the Center for Board Excellence
NEW YORK and GREENSBORO, N.C., June 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, a business of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ), announced today a new partnership with The Center for Board Excellence (CBE), a provider of board assessments and compliance questionnaires. In the first phase of the partnership, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions will facilitate introductions for users of Directors Desk and Boardvantage – Nasdaq’s board portal and meeting management solutions – to CBE’s cloud-based corporate governance solutions including: board and committee assessments; director peer assessments; CEO and management evaluations; and directors’ & officers’ questionnaires. Later this year, the parties plan to offer an integrated workflow between Nasdaq’s board portal solutions and CBE’s EnGauge™ platform, making it even easier for users to elect to benefit from these CBE offerings. “Through our new relationship with CBE, the thousands of CEOs, corporate secretaries, general counsels, directors, and board chairs in over 70 countries who rely on Nasdaq Corporate Solutions will gain access to industry-leading corporate governance resources,” said Stacie Swanstrom, Executive Vice President and Head of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions. “We are excited about the prospect of offering our clients a solution that will be designed to streamline the assessment and questionnaire processes for faster, more efficient, and more effective results.” Since its acquisition of Boardvantage in May 2016, the Nasdaq Corporate Solutions business of Nasdaq, Inc. has invested in enhancements to both the Directors Desk and Boardvantage portals to support better workflows in response to client feedback. “This new feature is a continuation of Nasdaq’s commitment to improving our users’ experience by offering solutions that have the potential to impact their productivity both in the boardroom and beyond,” added Matthew Healy, Vice President and Head of Governance at Nasdaq Corporate Solutions. “CBE is proud to work with Nasdaq Corporate Solutions to deliver solutions for corporate governance excellence on a global scale. Forward-thinking leaders and investors use our metrics and innovative tools to reduce risk and streamline governance,” said Byron Loflin, CEO of CBE. To learn more about Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, visit http://business.nasdaq.com/intel/cs.html. About Nasdaq: Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 90 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to 3,800 total listings with a market value of $11 trillion. To learn more, visit: business.nasdaq.com. About the Center for Board Excellence: Founded in 2010, the Center for Board Excellence has built the leading platform for board and CEO assessments, plus other governance compliance tasks. CBE’s team of developers, leaders, and attorneys innovate to streamline laborious, costly and previously paper-based processes through its proprietary EnGauge™ cloud-based platform. CBE’s solutions create efficiencies that save directors, in-house counsel and governance professionals substantial time, effort, and money, helping drive strategy and improve the total quality of compliance and governance. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.boardevaluations.com. This communication and the content found by following any link herein are being provided to you by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, a business of Nasdaq, Inc. ( “Nasdaq”), for informational purposes only. Nasdaq makes no representation or warranty with respect to this communication or such content and expressly disclaims any implied warranty under law. Nasdaq, the Nasdaq logo, and Nasdaq Corporate Solutions are registered and unregistered trademarks, or service marks, of Nasdaq, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. © Nasdaq, Inc. 2017. All rights reserved. NDAQG Nasdaq Media Contact: Will Briganti (646) 441-5012 [email protected] SOURCE : NASDAQ, Inc. --BERNAMA
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GUANGZHOU, China, June 28 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- Summer is just around the corner, and there come thunderstorms and hot weather in Southern China. Feeling hot, humid and uncomfortable, people easily get less productive. The white-collar workers at the Pearl River Tower, a Premium Grade A office building at the core area of Guangzhou CBD, however, have no such troubles.
"The most advanced and humane part about this office building is that the air and temperature here are intelligently processed and automatically set. You can enjoy comfortable temperature and humidity all year round regardless of the humid weather or haze outside," said Jiang Junsheng, general manager of Guangdong Golden Gecko Asset Management Co., Ltd. at the 17th floor of the Pearl River Tower. "Besides, with natural lighting and fresh air, I always feel like being in the bright and open field when I come back to the office." http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29455 SINGAPORE, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” from “bbb+” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) of National Insurance Company Limited(National) (India). A.M. Best has placed these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29456 BOSTON, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informa’s Pharma Intelligence has today announced that the third annual Clinical and Research Excellence (CARE) Awards are now open for nominations.
Pharma Intelligence – the world’s leading provider of clinical and research intelligence and analysis, and home of leading brands such as Scrip, Pink Sheet and Biomedtracker – will host the awards which recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and stand-out performers in the global R&D space. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29460 - Scientific breakthrough for non-invasive, automatic, objective diagnosis of PTSD leveraging autonomic biomarkers
- Accuracy of 80% (+/- 1%) for objectively diagnosing subjects with PTSD - Medibio has exclusive worldwide rights to commercialise the technology SYDNEY, Australia and MINNEAPOLIS, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Australian Stock Exchange-listed medical technology company Medibio Limited (MEB or the Company) announces a new research study, conducted at Emory University, Atlanta GA and funded by Medibio, demonstrates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be accurately diagnosed using a non-invasive protocol involving heart rate data and machine learning algorithms. The research was based on technology developed at Emory University and licensed by Medibio. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29462 NASDAQ CLOSING CROSS CALCULATES RUSSELL US INDEXES RECONSTITUTION FOR THE 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR28/6/2017 A new record $28.9 billion traded at the closing cross in a Russell reconstitution
NEW YORK, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Symbol: NDAQ) today announced the Nasdaq Closing Cross was used for the 14th consecutive year to rebalance Nasdaq-listed securities in the entire family of Russell US Indexes, part of leading global index provider FTSE Russell, during its annual reconstitution. More than 972 million shares representing a record $28.9 billion were executed in the Nasdaq Closing Cross in 0.861 seconds across some 2,499 Nasdaq-listed stocks. The previous record for dollars traded at the closing cross in a Russell reconstitution was $21.1 billion in 2015. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29458 SINGAPORE, June 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” to PT Asuransi Tokio Marine Indonesia (TMI) (Indonesia). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect TMI’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and good underwriting performance. The ratings also recognize the implicit and explicit support provided by the company’s ultimate parent, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc., of which the main operating entity is Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29454 MINSK, Belarus, June 22 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- Beijing-Minsk Business Cooperation Promotion Fair was held in Minsk on June 21. Li Luxia, head of Beijing delegation and vice-chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-Council (CCPIT Beijing) said that Beijing is willing to constantly push the business cooperation communication and trade investment development with Minsk.
Li Luxia said that the friendly exchanges between China and Belarus have a long history. In September 2016, President Lukashenko paid a state visit to China and both sides announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual trust and mutual benefit. By the end of 2016, China-Belarus trade volume had reached US $1.524 billion. China became the third largest trade partner and also the largest trade partner in Asia of Belarus with a bright prospect for cooperation. In the context of the continuously deepening of the strategic partnership and the continuous development of the Belt and Road Initiative construction, Beijing held the Business Cooperation Promotion Fair in Minsk, which is a concrete practice for mutual construction as sister cities and Beijing's emphasis on economic and trade cooperation with Minsk. The Promotion Fair was held jointly by CCPIT Beijing and Minsk Branch of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More than 50 entrepreneurs from Minsk in the fields of food, art, clothing, pharmaceuticals, exhibitions, law, etc. and over 70 entrepreneurs from Beijing in the areas of energy, tourism, culture, agriculture, science and technology, economy and trade attended the Fair. Source: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-Council (CCPIT Beijing) Image Attachments Links: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=291741 --BERNAMA CYBERJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) is pleased to inform that our offices throughout the country will be closed for several days in conjunction with the Hari Raya Eid ul-Fitr 2017 / 1438H celebration.
IRBM offices will be closed as follows: IRBM OFFICE HARI RAYA EID UL-FITR HOLIDAYS 2017 / 1438H Head Office and Branches in all states except Kedah, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu26 to 27 June 2017IRBM Branches in Kedah, Johor, Kelantan & Terengganu25 to 26 June 2017 Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Closure Notice UTC DATE DAY OPERATION HOUR Melaka / Perak / Pahang / Johor / Sabah / Miri / Kedah / Kelantan24 to 27 June 2017Saturday - TuesdayClose Kuala Lumpur23 June 2017FridayCounter until 1.00 p.m. 24 to 27 June 2017Saturday - TuesdayClose The closure involves all Tax Consultation Counters, Payment Centres, Stamping Offices, Contact Centre and Revenue Service Centres (RSC). Nevertheless, customers may still continue managing their taxation matters through our ezHASiL facilities (IRBM’s Electronic Services) by logging on to our official portal at www.hasil.gov.my. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=29427 TAN SRI AZMAN HOSTS HARI RAYA SHOPPING AND MAJLIS BERBUKA PUASA FOR LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN23/6/2017 KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group through its sports club, Kelab AmBank Group (KAG) invited 150 children from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh for Hari Raya shopping on 11 June 2017 and hosted a Majlis Berbuka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim on 16 June 2017.
In line with the spirit of Ramadhan, AmBank Group organises this annual charity event to bring happiness to the less fortunate children. The 150 children consisting 73 boys and 77 girls, aged between one to 18 years old, were ushered to Mydin Wholesale Hypermarket, USJ, Subang Jaya to shop for their new Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung. The Buka Puasa with Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group together with the Senior Management and AmBank Group staff was held at Dewan Merak Kayangan, Balai Felda, Jalan Gurney 1, Kuala Lumpur. “This is one activity which we look forward to every year in the holy month of Ramadan. This is one way for us to contribute to the less fortunate, in line with the Islamic teachings of caring, self discipline, sacrifice and sympathy to the less fortunate.” said Syed Anuar Syed Ali, Head, Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group who is also the President of Kelab AmBank Group. “We are delighted to have the children of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Asnaf Al Barakh to join us here today for Buka Puasa. Their presence certainly makes this Ramadhan a more meaningful and joyous occasion,” he added. This programme falls under AmKasih Programme which is a new platform for the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) sustainable development initiatives. The AmKasih Programme focuses on “reaching out to the community” and serves as an umbrella for all AmBank Group’s CSR efforts to help the community. AmBank Group continuously plays a CSR role for the community at large, irrespective of race, creed or religion as we contribute to the sustainable development of the community within which we operate. This approach has been and will continue to be the mainstay in our approach to community care programmes. A project such as this helps to meet our objective to play an effective corporate role as a socially responsible corporate citizen. The treat for children is part of AmBank Group’s all-year round charity programme. The Group has always striven to play a significant role in contributing to society at large through initiatives such as these. In the past, many charity organisations have benefited from AmBank Group’s corporate social responsibility programmes. Source : AmBank Group FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Name : Syed Anuar Syed Ali Head, Group Corporate Communications and Marketing Tel : 03-2036 1703 Email : [email protected] |
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