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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Masculinity expert Michael Flood on boys and men behaving badly

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The scandal has brought back a debate about whether single-sex schools are fit for purpose and the culture they foster.

Key Points: 
  • The scandal has brought back a debate about whether single-sex schools are fit for purpose and the culture they foster.
  • To discuss this and what leads some men and boys to treat women badly and too often violently, we’re joined by Michael Flood, professor at the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology.
  • Flood researches masculinity and gender justice, interpersonal violence and engaging men in violent prevention.
  • So, for example, the highest rates of sexual violence offending in Australia are among young men 15 to 19.

Economic losses set to increase due to climate change, with US and Philippines the hardest hit, Swiss Re Institute finds

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Jérôme Jean Haegeli, Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist, says: "Climate change is leading to more severe weather events, resulting in increasing impact on economies.

Key Points: 
  • Jérôme Jean Haegeli, Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist, says: "Climate change is leading to more severe weather events, resulting in increasing impact on economies.
  • The more accurately climate change risks are priced, the greater the chances that necessary investments will actually be made."
  • This provides a view of the possible direct economic implications if weather-related natural catastrophes intensify due to climate change.
  • Ultimately, losses as a share of GDP of each country will depend on future adaptation, loss reduction and prevention.

MHI Thermal Systems to Launch 31 Models of Residential-use Air-Conditioners for the Japanese Market in 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024

- Two types of sensors, and functions using ions and ozone provide comfort and cleanliness (S Series / SK Series)

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  • - Two types of sensors, and functions using ions and ozone provide comfort and cleanliness (S Series / SK Series)
    TOKYO, Mar 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will launch 31 new models of residential-use air-conditioners for the Japanese market for 2024.
  • The new models in five series will be released starting April 1.
  • Together these new models provide comfortable living spaces for diverse lifestyles.
  • In addition, the AI learns how the room cools and warms, and adjusts automatically for comfortable and energy-saving operation.

Marquette National Corporation Reports 2023 Annual Results

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Monday, February 26, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marquette National Corporation (OTCQX: MNAT) today reported net income of $16.12 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net loss of $2.96 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marquette National Corporation (OTCQX: MNAT) today reported net income of $16.12 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net loss of $2.96 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • The Company recorded earnings per share of $3.69 for 2023 as compared to a loss of $0.68 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • At December 31, 2023, total assets were $2.142 billion, an increase of $59 million, or 3%, compared to $2.083 billion at December 31, 2022.
  • Marquette National Corporation is a diversified financial holding company and the parent of Marquette Bank, a full-service, community bank that serves the financial needs of communities in Chicagoland.

VEON Launches Geolocation Gateway, Enabling Proximity-Based Digital Services

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Initiative builds on GSMA Open Gateway framework, ensuring international interoperability

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  • Initiative builds on GSMA Open Gateway framework, ensuring international interoperability
    Amsterdam and Tashkent, 21 February 2024: VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, today announced the launch of the Geolocation Gateway with the first implementation already in place in Uzbekistan.
  • The Geolocation Gateway, developed by VEON in partnership with Nokia and Infobip, allows applications to determine the location of devices.
  • "Mobile operators are at the forefront when it comes to enabling economic growth through digitalization, especially in the emerging economies where VEON operates.
  • The solution will be scaled to other digital operators of the VEON Group and is also available for licensing by other mobile operators.

BNP Paribas Asset Management leads the way to accelerate Net Zero ambitions in partnership with NYC Comptroller’s Office and Climate & Nature Solutions

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

This is why the investors featured in the BNP Paribas Asset Management Accelerating Net Zero Ambition report are taking action to address climate risk as financial risk.

Key Points: 
  • This is why the investors featured in the BNP Paribas Asset Management Accelerating Net Zero Ambition report are taking action to address climate risk as financial risk.
  • This joint initiative aims to provide clear guidance to the institutional investment community, to reposition their portfolios for sustainable growth.
  • For the investors managing trillions in capital which have committed to net zero, this will not be an easy undertaking.
  • This report defines clear recommendations with real case studies of investors who have taken ambitious actions towards net zero.

CyberCube Analysis of 144A Cyber Catastrophe Bonds Demonstrates Potential for Risk Diversification

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Analysis of all the 144A cyber catastrophe bonds issued to date shows that diversification within cyber as an asset class is possible despite systemic cyber events not accumulating across easily visualized fault lines.

Key Points: 
  • Analysis of all the 144A cyber catastrophe bonds issued to date shows that diversification within cyber as an asset class is possible despite systemic cyber events not accumulating across easily visualized fault lines.
  • In a whitepaper published by CyberCube, the specific characteristics of the four 144A cyber catastrophe bonds issued in Q4 2023 and the potential correlation between them are examined.
  • For its analysis, CyberCube’s probabilistic cyber catastrophe model Portfolio Manager ran 50,000 simulation years to create the overall event set of potential systemic cyber events.
  • As the cyber (re)insurance market continues to mature, more nuanced approaches to managing systemic cyber risk will surface, unlocking innovative strategies for the transfer of cyber risk.”

Roha Medical Campus, a World-Class Hospital in Ethiopia, Gets $42 Million First Injection

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The equity funding represents the first tranche of a US$130 million investment to build phase 1 of Roha Medical Campus, a 350-bed world-class hospital.

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  • The equity funding represents the first tranche of a US$130 million investment to build phase 1 of Roha Medical Campus, a 350-bed world-class hospital.
  • Designed to be Ethiopia’s first JCI-accredited1 hospital, Roha Medical Campus will alleviate an acute shortage of advanced medical facilities and healthcare services for Africa’s second largest nation and patients in the region.
  • “Ethiopian Airlines’ global connectivity strengthens the case for medical tourism and ensures strong US dollar revenue for the hospital.
  • Roha Medical Campus will reduce costs and increase accessibility relative to other local hospitals and comparable international medical tourism packages.

ARC Ltd. and Milliman Award Scholarships to Empower Africa's Next Generation of Climate Change Leaders

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Friday, February 23, 2024

The Africa Scholarship Programme aims to empower the next generation of leaders to drive solutions to Africa's climate threats.

Key Points: 
  • The Africa Scholarship Programme aims to empower the next generation of leaders to drive solutions to Africa's climate threats.
  • With limited resources, they are already driving change and making a real impact as young changemakers in their communities.
  • As ARC Ltd. CEO Lesley Ndlovu says: “The urgent need for Africa to develop leaders, including women leaders, well-versed in the complex challenges of climate change cannot be overstated.
  • These scholarships empower the next generation to gain the skills needed to drive climate resilience back home.”
    Milliman Inc.

Episcopal Relief & Development Partners With Episcopal Community Services in Response to Flooding in San Diego

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Episcopal Community Services (ECS) in San Diego, California to provide emergency relief and recovery support to nine families affected by the heavy rains and damaging flooding in January.

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  • Partnering with Episcopal Community Services (ECS) to support families affected by heavy rains and damaging flooding.
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Episcopal Community Services (ECS) in San Diego, California to provide emergency relief and recovery support to nine families affected by the heavy rains and damaging flooding in January.
  • The water overwhelmed the city's stormwater system, and emergency services needed to rescue hundreds of people from their homes in low-lying areas.
  • As communities nationwide confront the escalating challenges of climate-induced flooding, exacerbated by infrastructure vulnerabilities, Episcopal Relief & Development is at the forefront of providing support.