National Market System

Continental Tire Canada Announces New Partnership with Tree Canada

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Through Tree Canadas Partners in Planting program, Continental Tire intends to invest in a program with Tree Canada and support the tree planting initiative by hosting a planting event.

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  • Through Tree Canadas Partners in Planting program, Continental Tire intends to invest in a program with Tree Canada and support the tree planting initiative by hosting a planting event.
  • Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments in every province across Canada.
  • "It is an honour and privilege to partner with Tree Canada," said Okan Sen, Continental Tire Canada's National Marketing Manager.
  • The tree planting event will take place in the Fall of 2022 with the participation of Continental Tire Canada employees.

SEC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures, Reopens Comment Periods for Proposed Rules Regarding Private Fund Advisers and Regulation ATS

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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The SEC also announced that it will reopen the comment periods on the proposed rulemaking to enhance private fund investor protection and on the proposed rulemaking to include significant Treasury markets platforms within Regulation ATS for 30 days.

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  • The SEC also announced that it will reopen the comment periods on the proposed rulemaking to enhance private fund investor protection and on the proposed rulemaking to include significant Treasury markets platforms within Regulation ATS for 30 days.
  • The public comment period for the proposed rulemaking "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors," Release Nos.
  • The scope and comment process for this release remains as stated in the original Federal Register notice of April 11, 2022.
  • The public comment periods for the proposed rulemakings "Private Fund Advisers; Documentation of Registered Investment Adviser Compliance Reviews," Release Nos.

Michelle Greene Joins Board of Trustees of Blackstone Credit BDCs

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED) and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL), Blackstone Credits business development companies (BDCs), today announced the appointment of Michelle Greene, a leader in ESG, stakeholder capitalism and strategic sustainability implementation, to their Boards of Trustees, effective May 2, 2022.

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  • Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED) and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL), Blackstone Credits business development companies (BDCs), today announced the appointment of Michelle Greene, a leader in ESG, stakeholder capitalism and strategic sustainability implementation, to their Boards of Trustees, effective May 2, 2022.
  • BCRED and BXSL are part of the direct lending platform within Blackstones $230 billion credit business, the firms fastest growing segment.
  • Michelle Greene added: Im excited to join the team to help oversee Blackstone Credits direct lending efforts as a Trustee on the Boards of BCRED and BXSL.
  • BXSL is externally managed by Blackstone Credit BDC Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser that is an affiliate of Blackstone Inc. (formerly, The Blackstone Group Inc.).

SIP Operating Committees Seek Comment on Proposal to Add Odd Lot Quotes to Current SIP Data Feeds

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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On October 2, 2019, the SIP Operating Committees of the CTA and UTP Plans (OCs) published for comment an initial proposal for the CTA and UTP SIPs to disseminate Odd Lot Quotations as ancillary information on the current SIP data feeds.

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  • On October 2, 2019, the SIP Operating Committees of the CTA and UTP Plans (OCs) published for comment an initial proposal for the CTA and UTP SIPs to disseminate Odd Lot Quotations as ancillary information on the current SIP data feeds.
  • Overall, industry feedback on the October 2019 proposal was positive and supported the dissemination of Odd Lot Quotations.
  • Subsequently, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed (and later approved) the Market Data Infrastructure Rule (MDIR) and the plan to add Odd Lot Quotations to the current data feeds was postponed.
  • If adding Odd Lot Quotations to the existing SIPs is preferred, would data recipients prefer Odd Lot Quotations be disseminated through a single, integrated feed, as reflected in this proposal, or a channel separate from existing SIP data?

Physician Partners Appoints Ken Burdick To Board Of Directors

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Physician Partners, LLC (Physician Partners) announced today that healthcare industry veteran and former WellCare CEO, Ken Burdick has been appointed as an Independent Board Director.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Physician Partners, LLC (Physician Partners) announced today that healthcare industry veteran and former WellCare CEO, Ken Burdick has been appointed as an Independent Board Director.
  • The Board is Chaired by Sidd Pagidipati, the founder of Physician Partners.
  • Ken Burdick joins the Physician Partners' Board created following the private equity funding by Kinderhook Industries.
  • Prior to joining Physician Partners' Board, Mr. Burdick retired in January 2021 from Centene where he was Executive Vice President of National Markets and Products, including leadership for all health plans.

NWSL Rookie of the Year Trinity Rodman Partners with Youth Athletes United

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Now, the 2021 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, Trinity Rodman, a former Amazing Athlete's program participant, will be a Brand Ambassador for all of the Youth Athletes United programs.

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  • Now, the 2021 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, Trinity Rodman, a former Amazing Athlete's program participant, will be a Brand Ambassador for all of the Youth Athletes United programs.
  • I hope I can inspire more youth athletes to continue to be active and follow their own path in sports."
  • Youth Athletes United will utilize Rodman as a Brand Ambassador through live and dedicated social media, video content, local franchise clinics, and personal appearances.
  • Established youth sports and activities brands Amazing Athletes, Soccer Stars and TGA Premier Sports come together under parent company, Youth Athletes United.

Shearwater Health Expands Leadership Team

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shearwater Health announced today the addition of Laki Balaji to the leadership team as chief growth officer.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shearwater Health announced today the addition of Laki Balaji to the leadership team as chief growth officer.
  • He will be instrumental in building on the current growth trajectory of the company as Shearwater takes a leadership position in the rapidly expanding clinical process outsourcing market.
  • At Shearwater, Balaji has been tapped to scale sales and marketing efforts across all verticals solidifying and expanding our global presence.
  • Shearwater Health provides teams of remote and onsite clinicians that expand the size and impact of clinical teams, so that clients can focus on internal teams practicing at the peak of their license.

Fiber Broadband Association Elects 2022 Board of Directors

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced it has elected its 2022 Board of Directors.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced it has elected its 2022 Board of Directors.
  • The FBA Board of Directors plays a critical role in our effort to advance fiber deployment so that every community across North America can access high-speed reliable broadband.
  • The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association in the Americas dedicated to the pursuit of all- fiber-optic network infrastructure to the home, to the business and to everywhere.
  • The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better broadband networks with fiber optics while working with its members to lead the organization forward, collaborate with industry allies and propel the deployment of fiber networks.

ZAP Surgical Appoints Industry Veterans to Lead Chinese Market Expansion

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Prior to joining ZAP Surgical, Mr. Sun was the founding president of Edan Medical USA in Sunnyvale, CA.

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  • Prior to joining ZAP Surgical, Mr. Sun was the founding president of Edan Medical USA in Sunnyvale, CA.
  • As part of Edans leadership team, Mr. Sun contributed to the companys operational efforts as well as successful US, European, and Chinese market penetration strategies.
  • Mr. Gao comes to ZAP Surgical from the surgical robotics business of Beijing Baihui Weikang Technology Co., Ltd, where he served as National Marketing and Sales Director.
  • We are very excited to have both Jie and Calvin join the ZAP Surgical team, said Dr. John Adler, CEO of ZAP Surgical Systems, and professor emeritus of neurosurgery and radiation oncology at Stanford University.

HomeAid Launches Reinvigorated Brand

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeAid, a pioneer in developing housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness since 1989, is pleased to introduce a new brand that demonstrates cohesion and continuity HomeAid has across the country throughout its 19 affiliates.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeAid, a pioneer in developing housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness since 1989, is pleased to introduce a new brand that demonstrates cohesion and continuity HomeAid has across the country throughout its 19 affiliates.
  • With over 30 years of impact, HomeAid is continuing to reinforce its purpose, strengthen its mission, and advance opportunities to help those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
  • To see the complete rebrand and to learn more about HomeAid, please visit www.homeaid.org .
  • HomeAid has added over 13,500 beds that have served over 484,000 previously homeless individuals.