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NCCVEH at Prevent Blindness Names '23 Champion for Children's Vision Award Recipient as Danielle Crull, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has announced the recipient of the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award" as optician Danielle Crull, ABOM, author, business owner of A Child's Eyes, organizer of The Pumpkin Patch Project, and founder of the Truffles the Kitty Organization (TKO). The award will be formally presented at the NCCVEH Annual Meeting on Sept. 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness has named Danielle Crull, ABOM, owner of A Child's Eyes, and The Truffles the Kitty Organization, as Recipient of the 9th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award.
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award recognizes significant efforts by an individual or group of individuals to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level.
  • "Thank you to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness for this award.
  • For more information on the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award, Prevent Blindness or the NCCVEH, please visit nationalcenter.preventblindness.org or contact Donna Fishman at [email protected] .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Mike Cotzas as a Pinnacle Life Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Orthodontics

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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NEW CANAAN, Conn., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mike Cotzas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Orthodontics.

Key Points: 
  • NEW CANAAN, Conn., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mike Cotzas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Orthodontics.
  • Dr. Cotzas pursued higher education at New York University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology.
  • A devoted professional in his field, Dr. Cotzas attends conferences and completes continuing education courses to keep abreast of the latest innovations in orthodontics.
  • Orthodontists, like Dr. Cotzas, are responsible for identifying problems with teeth, jaws, and fixing the bite for proper chewing.

Milliman analysis: Competitive pension risk transfer costs decrease from 100.5% to 100.1% in June

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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SEATTLE, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI). As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).
  • As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.
  • During June, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process decreased from 100.5% of a plan's accounting liabilities (accumulated benefit obligation, or ABO) to 100.1% of those liabilities.
  • The competitive bidding process is estimated to save plan sponsors about 2.6% of PRT costs as of June 30.

Islamic Coin Secures $200M From Alpha Blue Ocean’s ABO Digital, Beats Records As One Of The Largest In Crypto History

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Zug, Switzerland, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Islamic Coin, the Shariah-compliant, ethics-first crypto has again shattered records, securing $200M from Alpha Blue Ocean’s ABO Digital.

Key Points: 
  • Zug, Switzerland, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Islamic Coin, the Shariah-compliant, ethics-first crypto has again shattered records, securing $200M from Alpha Blue Ocean’s ABO Digital.
  • Total funding has reached $400M, beating Circle, BlockFi and Solana and has become one of the largest ever in the history of the crypto space.
  • Both Islamic Coin and the Haqq Network that powers it cater to the world’s 1.9 billion Muslims and beyond, focused on game-changing products and services.
  • "ABO Digital is thrilled to collaborate with Islamic Coin as an alternative finance provider.

Milliman analysis: Competitive pension risk transfer costs increase from 98.3% to 100.5% in May

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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SEATTLE, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI). As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).
  • As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.
  • During May, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process increased from 98.3% of a plan's accounting liabilities (accumulated benefit obligation, or ABO) to 100.5% of those liabilities.
  • The competitive bidding process is estimated to save plan sponsors about 2.7% of PRT costs as of May 31.

EQS-News: ABO Wind AG: Change of legal form to partnership limited by shares would open up great potential

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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The Managing Board is convinced that the considered change of the legal form of ABO Wind AG (stock corporation) into a partnership limited by shares (abbreviation in German: KGaA) would open up new perspectives for the company and open up considerable further share price potential for long-term oriented shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • The Managing Board is convinced that the considered change of the legal form of ABO Wind AG (stock corporation) into a partnership limited by shares (abbreviation in German: KGaA) would open up new perspectives for the company and open up considerable further share price potential for long-term oriented shareholders.
  • Looking ahead, it would be good if ABO Wind had the opportunity to grow in equity capital as the third pillar of financing.
  • In this situation, the Managing Board sees a change of legal form to a partnership limited by shares as a means of choice.
  • An Ahn & Bockholt family company as general partner could determine the management of a future partnership limited by shares.

EQS-News: ABO Wind AG realises more projects than ever

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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ABO Wind expects to obtain permits for a total of around 200 megawatts of wind energy in Germany in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ABO Wind expects to obtain permits for a total of around 200 megawatts of wind energy in Germany in 2023.
  • Several of ABO Wind's ongoing wind energy projects have already benefited from the amendments because the courts and authorities have drawn the appropriate conclusions.
  • In Germany and other European core markets, ABO Wind aims to build turnkey projects as a general contractor.
  • Of these, wind energy projects account for 80 percent and solar projects for 20 percent.

HOYA Vision Care Launches 2023 'Summer Learning Series' for Eye Care Professionals

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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LEWISVILLE, Texas, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ophthalmic lens technology leader HOYA Vision Care announced today its 'Summer Learning Series' of free webinars for eye care professionals (ECP) and their practices. From June 7 through July 26, 2023, HOYA will host eight specially designed courses hosted by in-house product and training experts. ECPs can register today for individual or all the webinars.

Key Points: 
  • LEWISVILLE, Texas, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ophthalmic lens technology leader HOYA Vision Care announced today its ' Summer Learning Series ' of free webinars for eye care professionals (ECP) and their practices.
  • From June 7 through July 26, 2023, HOYA will host eight specially designed courses hosted by in-house product and training experts.
  • "We are excited to continue offering independent, visionary ECPs ways to grow their skills and enhance their practices," said Matt Pope, Sr. Director of Marketing at HOYA Vision Care.
  • HOYA's Single Vision Portfolio – June 28, 2023 – 6:00 pm CDT
    Old technology, traditional single vision lenses do not meet your patients' demanding needs for overall quality vision.

Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for the 2023 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award from the NCCVEH

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the ninth annual "Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award." The award recognizes significant efforts by an individual, or group of individuals, to improve public health approaches for children's vision and eye health at the state or national level. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2023, at noon ET.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has issued a call for nominations for the ninth annual " Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award ."
  • The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the NCCVEH, to be held virtually on Sept.14, 2023.
  • An all-volunteer committee for the Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award will review all nominations and select the award winner.
  • "We encourage anyone who shares in our sight-saving mission to submit nominations for this year's Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children's Vision Award!"

Alcon Announces Largest-Ever Scientific Presence at ASCRS 2023 and Expands Image-Guided Connectivity

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Alcon ASCRS event information and registration is available at MyAlconatASCRS.com .

Key Points: 
  • Alcon ASCRS event information and registration is available at MyAlconatASCRS.com .
  • “The pace of innovation happening across eye care is extraordinary, and as the industry leader, we are excited to be leading the charge at ASCRS 2023,” said Sergio Duplan, President, North America at Alcon.
  • evaluates a head-to-head comparison of distance and intermediate vision of Clareon monofocal IOL and TECNIS Eyhance* monofocal IOL.
  • For information on Alcon events and news at ASCRS, please visit MyAlconatASCRS.com .