CME

Xeris Refinances Its $150M Senior Secured Term Loan Facility With Hayfin Capital

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

An additional $15.2 million of the debt facility is available to redeem, if needed, Xeris’ outstanding 5.00% convertible senior notes due mid-2025.

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  • An additional $15.2 million of the debt facility is available to redeem, if needed, Xeris’ outstanding 5.00% convertible senior notes due mid-2025.
  • Xeris is entitled to make interest-only payments on a quarterly basis until the maturity date or earlier prepayment of the loan.
  • During the term of the loan, Xeris is required to maintain certain minimum liquidity and revenue requirements.
  • Andrew Merrill, Managing Director of Healthcare at Hayfin said, “We are pleased to continue to invest in Xeris through this new senior secured loan.

National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) Leads Groundswell of Support to Address Continuous Board Certification Monopoly

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NBPAS reports overwhelming physician response to its call for action, noting the personal and moving stories of harm shared by many physicians.

Key Points: 
  • NBPAS reports overwhelming physician response to its call for action, noting the personal and moving stories of harm shared by many physicians.
  • Judith L. Bateman, MD, a practicing rheumatologist in southeastern Michigan, cited MOC as a direct cause for retirement.
  • NBPAS was started by physicians in response to the demand for a continuous certification pathway based on practice-relevant and specialty-specific Continuing Medical Education (CME).
  • Mid Coast is one of over 200 hospitals nationwide that support evidence-driven, clinically relevant CME by recognizing physicians certified through NBPAS.

epocrates Delivered Clinical and Commercial Innovation in 2023, Building a Foundation for Scale, Impact, and Engagement for its 1 million+ Physician User Base

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The home screen and newsfeed are core experiences for epocrates users, and the company made several updates to bring educational and actionable information more front and center for clinicians.

Key Points: 
  • The home screen and newsfeed are core experiences for epocrates users, and the company made several updates to bring educational and actionable information more front and center for clinicians.
  • These updates include a new home page newsfeed on epocrates web, calls to action on newsfeed articles, and enhanced interactive functionality.
  • These enhancements serve to streamline clinicians’ experience while navigating the platform and offer information that may assist with patients they see in the future.
  • “The ability to purchase enterprise-wide subscriptions was something we'd been asking for and are pleased to see that it's now an option."

Continuing Medical Education Market Report 2024: Substantial Growth Driven by Implementing Omnichannel Communication to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 23, 2024

The "Global Continuing Medical Education Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Continuing Medical Education Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global continuing medical education (CME) market is embracing transformative growth, witnessing an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.70% between 2022 and 2028.
  • Emphasizing personalized experiences for healthcare professionals, omnichannel communication stands out as a pivotal trend in the CME landscape.
  • This innovative approach ensures that medical professionals have seamless access to critical information across multiple formats, contributing significantly to the market's steady climb.

CME Group Executives to Present at 2024 Raymond James Annual Institutional Investors Conference

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Friday, March 1, 2024

CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Global Head of Financial & OTC Products Tim McCourt, Chief Accounting Officer Jack Tobin and Executive Director of Investor Relations Adam Minick will present at the 45th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 5, at 8:40 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that Global Head of Financial & OTC Products Tim McCourt, Chief Accounting Officer Jack Tobin and Executive Director of Investor Relations Adam Minick will present at the 45th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 5, at 8:40 a.m. (Eastern Time).
  • Please allow extra time prior to the presentation to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the online broadcast.
  • An audio webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately 24 hours following the conclusion of the conference.
  • CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates , equity indexes , foreign exchange , energy , agricultural products and metals .

UMF|PerfectCLEAN Announces Strategic Partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN is pleased to announce its third consecutive year as a Strategic Partner of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for 2024. With more than 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members and over 100 chapters, APIC is the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN is pleased to announce its third consecutive year as a Strategic Partner of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ( APIC ) for 2024.
  • With more than 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) members and over 100 chapters, APIC is the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals.
  • The APIC Strategic Partner Program is a formal partnership between APIC and industry leaders united in the common goal of advancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control.
  • "In partnership with Strategic Partners, we continue to make progress in advancing infection prevention and control in diverse settings both inside and outside of healthcare."

Horizon CME Brings Best of ASCO® to San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

CLACKAMAS, Ore., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon CME will host Best of ASCO® 2024 programs in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

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  • CLACKAMAS, Ore., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon CME will host Best of ASCO® 2024 programs in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
  • These in-person conferences will bring the most recent oncology scientific findings to physicians, pharmacists and allied health providers in these regions.
  • Best of ASCO® is an officially licensed program of the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®), the foremost professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties.
  • The Best of ASCO® Phoenix will be held July 20 - 21, 2024, at the Westin Kierland Hotel in Scottsdale, Ari.

CME Expands into Digital Finance, Launches CoorB in the Middle East and Africa

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME, a multinational technology firm with over 40 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge solutions, announces its strategic expansion into digital finance with the launch of CoorB. This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.
  • CoorB builds on CME's comprehensive engineering, UX, AI, and data science expertise to offer unparalleled end-to-end financial solutions and services.
  • Wissam Youssef, CEO of CME, said, "Launching CoorB aligns with CME's vision to pioneer a specialised hub for financial technology innovation.
  • CoorB will operate in principal markets across the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, setting new standards in the fintech industry.

CME Expands into Digital Finance, Launches CoorB in the Middle East and Africa

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CME, a multinational technology firm with over 40 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge solutions, announces its strategic expansion into digital finance with the launch of CoorB. This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.

Key Points: 
  • This new venture marks a significant milestone for CME as it steps into the financial technology sector, leveraging its vast expertise in technology services and solutions.
  • CoorB builds on CME's comprehensive engineering, UX, AI, and data science expertise to offer unparalleled end-to-end financial solutions and services.
  • Wissam Youssef, CEO of CME, said, "Launching CoorB aligns with CME's vision to pioneer a specialised hub for financial technology innovation.
  • CoorB will operate in principal markets across the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, setting new standards in the fintech industry.

Former Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani Joins Diamond Standard Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co., developer of the world's only regulated and market traded natural diamond commodities, today announced that Mark Cutifani CBE, an influential mining executive, has joined the company's board of advisors.

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  • Anglo American is parent of De Beers, the leading diamond miner
    NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Standard Co. , developer of the world's only regulated and market traded natural diamond commodities, today announced that Mark Cutifani CBE, an influential mining executive, has joined the company's board of advisors.
  • As CEO from 2013 to 2022, Cutifani is credited with transforming Anglo American , one of the world's largest mining companies, where he delivered a fivefold increase in stock price.
  • Mr. Cutifani was formerly CEO of AngloGold Ashanti , a $7 billion market cap mining company producing gold, silver and uranium.
  • Diamond Standard has agreed to develop futures on MGEX via CME Globex and options on MIAX , and previously filed an ETF .