Guidance

Ping An Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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Monday, April 15, 2024

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has published the "Ping An Sustainability Report 2023: Together With Hope" (hereafter "the Report").

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  • HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has published the "Ping An Sustainability Report 2023: Together With Hope" (hereafter "the Report").
  • This is the 15th consecutive year Ping An has released a sustainability report.
  • As of the end of December 2023, Ping An Group operated 59,303 financial service reach of points across the country.
  • The Group was also awarded Top 1% of Chinese Companies in the S&P Global ESG Score by S&P's Sustainability Yearbook (China) 2023.

Ping An Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 15, 2024

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has published the "Ping An Sustainability Report 2023: Together With Hope" (hereafter "the Report").

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) has published the "Ping An Sustainability Report 2023: Together With Hope" (hereafter "the Report").
  • This is the 15th consecutive year Ping An has released a sustainability report.
  • As of the end of December 2023, Ping An Group operated 59,303 financial service reach of points across the country.
  • The Group was also awarded Top 1% of Chinese Companies in the S&P Global ESG Score by S&P's Sustainability Yearbook (China) 2023.

Usio Reiterates Fiscal 2023 Revenue Growth Guidance of 18-20%

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, today reiterated Guidance that full year 2023 revenues will increase 18 – 20% from full year 2022 based on strong fourth quarter transactions and processing volume, as reported below.

Key Points: 
  • Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, today reiterated Guidance that full year 2023 revenues will increase 18 – 20% from full year 2022 based on strong fourth quarter transactions and processing volume, as reported below.
  • Growth in Usio’s Card business was led by a 17% year-over-year increase in PayFac volume.
  • Total Card reported a sequential acceleration in the rate of dollars processed growth, improving to 8% in the fourth quarter from 5% in the third quarter, delivering full-year record processing volume.
  • Card growth primarily reflects the increasing strength of Usio’s PayFac business, which was up 17% year-over-year in the quarter.

Slenergy Launches 2024 with Upgraded iShare-Home Solar Kit

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Monday, January 22, 2024

MADRID, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Slenergy, a leading innovator in the renewable energy industry, is set to captivate once again the European residential solar market with its upgraded iShare-Home One-Stop Residential Smart Energy Solution.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Slenergy, a leading innovator in the renewable energy industry, is set to captivate once again the European residential solar market with its upgraded iShare-Home One-Stop Residential Smart Energy Solution.
  • Building on its remarkable success during 2023, the standardized solar kit will debut at the GENERA 2024 – Energy and Environment International Trade Fair, in Madrid on February 6.
  • After its introduction, the one-stop solar kit received a warm reception, leading to thousands of installations in German, Spanish and Italian households.
  • The upgraded version of the single-window purchase solar kit, offering one-stop delivery and full-process service, showcases significant advancements.

The First ESG Disclosure Guidance for China's Insurance Industry Released With Significant Contributions from Ping An

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Guidance is the first self-regulating document of Mainland China's insurance industry, focusing on ESG disclosure in the insurance industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Guidance is the first self-regulating document of Mainland China's insurance industry, focusing on ESG disclosure in the insurance industry.
  • The Guidance provides clear standards for insurance companies to disclose ESG information through 23 Tier 1 indicators and 49 Tier 2 indicators.
  • For example, the Guidance includes disclosure requirements for rural revitalization, insurance agent management and enhancement, sustainable insurance products, and green investment of insurance funds.
  • These, combined with Ping An's own CN-ESG scoring system, offers the insurance industry guidance for high-quality information disclosure.

Partnership on AI Releases Guidance for Safe Foundation Model Deployment, Takes the Lead to Drive Positive Outcomes and Help Inform AI Governance Ahead of AI Safety Summit in UK

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

“PAI is a trusted convener of key stakeholders, and together with our Partners we’ve developed the first comprehensive guidance for model providers.

Key Points: 
  • “PAI is a trusted convener of key stakeholders, and together with our Partners we’ve developed the first comprehensive guidance for model providers.
  • Drawing from the diverse perspectives of our global community of collaborators, PAI’s Model Deployment Guidance offers the kind of collectively built guardrails the AI field desperately needs.
  • To learn more about Partnership on AI’s Guidance for Safe Foundation Model Deployment, access custom guidance, and provide public comment, please visit: ​​ https://partnershiponai.org/modeldeployment .
  • - Markus Anderljung, Head of Policy at Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) and Member, PAI Working Group on Model Guidance

Innovid Appoints New CFO and Announces Preliminary Unaudited Q3 2023 Revenue Exceeding Guidance

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovid (NYSE: CTV), an independent advertising platform for the delivery, personalization, and measurement of converged TV across linear, CTV, and digital, today announced the appointment of Anthony Callini as Chief Financial Officer, effective today, while Tanya Adreev-Kaspin, who will be leaving Innovid to pursue other opportunities, will remain for a transition period of six months. The Company also reported positive preliminary unaudited third quarter 2023 revenue of approximately $36 million, exceeding the high end of its previously provided revenue guidance of $33 million to $35 million.

Key Points: 
  • The Company also reported positive preliminary unaudited third quarter 2023 revenue of approximately $36 million, exceeding the high end of its previously provided revenue guidance of $33 million to $35 million.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Anthony to the Innovid team," said Zvika Netter, Co-founder and CEO.
  • I look forward to following Tanya's path forward and will always see her as a part of Team Innovid."
  • Prior to joining the Innovid team, Mr. Callini was Chief Financial Officer at iZotope, an award-winning audio software technology company.

Guidance Celebrates Winning Optimizely's 2023 Commerce Partner of the Year

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

"Commerce is a broad topic at Optimizely, and one partner has stood out in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • "Commerce is a broad topic at Optimizely, and one partner has stood out in 2022.
  • The winning partner is a top driver of Commerce Cloud adoption and has successfully implemented data-driven digital commerce solutions that resulted in sustained ecommerce growth for our mutual clients.
  • "Guidance is extremely honored to be selected as the Commerce Partner of the Year," said Jason Meugniot, CEO of Guidance.
  • Read the press release here: Guidance Celebrates Winning Optimizely's 2023 Commerce Partner of the Year North America

New York State Approves Pathnostics' Guidance UTI Test

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathnostics, a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company, today announced that its advanced test for urinary tract infections (UTIs) has gained approval from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The approval broadens patient access to the company's Guidance® UTI test, which enables rapid diagnosis and precise treatment of complicated, recurrent, and persistent UTIs.

Key Points: 
  • The approval broadens patient access to the company's Guidance® UTI test, which enables rapid diagnosis and precise treatment of complicated, recurrent, and persistent UTIs.
  • To learn more about Pathnostics' Guidance UTI test, click here .
  • "We are thrilled that our Guidance UTI test has been approved by an organization renowned for its expertise, high standards, and stringent process for validating clinical lab tests.
  • Earning this approval is a testament to the Guidance UTI test and its impact in addressing a complex health challenge."

FDA Announces Formal Support for Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP)

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its support of the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) through final Guidance published 14 September 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its support of the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) through final Guidance published 14 September 2023.
  • VIP, which is facilitated through MDIC, is the first Case for Quality Program recognized by the FDA that offers participants regulatory opportunities to help accelerate improvements to device quality and manufacturing.
  • The program proactively targets improvement efforts that are most impactful, and promotes a more integrated quality culture, increased employee engagement and higher morale.
  • To learn more, including which manufacturers are currently eligible to participate in the voluntary program, read the FDA’s federal register notice at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents... .