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Business as usual: bank climate commitments, lending, and engagement

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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    Central 1 receives global recognition for its commitment to responsible investment

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    Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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    Surpassing the average score by more than 15 per cent in three categories among all PRI signatories, this performance underscores Central 1’s commitment to excellence in responsible investment practices.

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    • Surpassing the average score by more than 15 per cent in three categories among all PRI signatories, this performance underscores Central 1’s commitment to excellence in responsible investment practices.
    • As a PRI signatory since 2018, Central 1 is required to report annually on its responsible investment activities.
    • This obligation is part of Central 1's commitment to uphold the PRI's six principles for responsible investment, which were developed by an international group of institutional investors.
    • “Central 1’s commitment to responsible investment is a cornerstone of our decision-making process for every investment we undertake,” said Brent Clode, Chief Investment Officer, Central 1.

    311Literacy Kicks off International Tournament to Inspire Next Generation of Readers

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    Thursday, February 29, 2024
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    WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 311Literacy , in partnership with Little Bookmates , and Ideal Central Foundation, announce the kickoff of their International 2024 Reading Tournament.

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    • WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 311Literacy , in partnership with Little Bookmates , and Ideal Central Foundation, announce the kickoff of their International 2024 Reading Tournament.
    • The Tournament was created to combat low literacy levels among students, especially within the Hispanic communities of the U.S. and Mexico.
    • The contest is positioned to promote and celebrate reading with more than 5000 students at 150 schools across both countries.
    • The Reading Tournament launches tomorrow, March 1 when students begin logging reading minutes to determine which country – Mexico or the U.S. – tallies the most reading minutes.

    CAP Updates Validation of Immunohistochemical Assays Testing Guideline for Precise Results, Improved Patient Care

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    Friday, February 23, 2024
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    The College of American Pathologists (CAP) updated the “Principles of Analytic Validation of Immunohistochemical Assays” guideline to provide increased precision and accuracy of clinical immunohistochemical assays.

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    • The College of American Pathologists (CAP) updated the “Principles of Analytic Validation of Immunohistochemical Assays” guideline to provide increased precision and accuracy of clinical immunohistochemical assays.
    • This update assesses evidence published since the release of the original guideline in 2014 and provides new recommendations on how to analytically validate/verify immunohistochemical assays used for diagnostic and predictive purposes.
    • “This updated guideline provides new and revised recommendations for analytic validation/verification of immunohistochemical assays, which often guide therapeutic decision making for cancer treatment,” explains guideline chair, Jeffrey D. Goldsmith, MD, FCAP.
    • Current tools, resources, and information for the Principles of Analytic Validation of Immunohistochemical Assays: Guideline Update can be found on the guideline webpage on cap.org.

    Keller Williams and Coursera Partner on Real Estate Education Certificate

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    Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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    Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has partnered exclusively with Coursera, a leading online learning platform, to offer the KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate.

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    • Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has partnered exclusively with Coursera, a leading online learning platform, to offer the KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate.
    • “Two powerhouses in education – Keller Williams and Coursera - are joining forces to empower individuals to build rewarding careers in real estate,” said Meredith Maples, senior director of Keller Williams University.
    • Powered by the new partnership, the KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of world-class content, including videos, readings, assessments, and hands-on projects.
    • The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate encompasses five core courses: The Principles of Real Estate; Sales Fundamentals; Establish Clients for Life with Buyers; Establish Clients for Life with Sellers; and Manage a Real Estate Business.

    Women inspiring women. Paving the way for a brighter future.

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    Friday, March 8, 2024
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    This award recognizes exceptional women for their outstanding professional achievements and meaningful contributions across the group benefits and pensions industry over the past year.

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    • This award recognizes exceptional women for their outstanding professional achievements and meaningful contributions across the group benefits and pensions industry over the past year.
    • Sun Life group benefits plans provide health and wellness benefits to approximately three million Canadians and their families.
    • Passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, Marie-Chantal is working to ensure this is reflected in workplace plans from coast-to-coast.
    • Under her leadership, Sun Life's Group Benefits has launched several innovative products that help meet the unique and diverse needs of Canadians.

    NCCN Updates Treatment Recommendations for Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and other Cancer Types Based on Emerging Evidence

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    Monday, March 4, 2024
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    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®). The evidence-based expert consensus recommendations are the most frequently updated guidelines for any area of medicine and are used by cancer care providers worldwide to stay up to date on innovations. Recently, the alliance of leading cancer centers published updated versions for several high-incidence cancer types, including breast, colorectal, lung, and pancreatic.

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    • Latest recommendations and underlying evidence will be explained at NCCN 2024 Annual Conference April 5-7.
    • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®).
    • Recently, the alliance of leading cancer centers published updated versions for several high-incidence cancer types, including breast, colorectal, lung, and pancreatic.
    • Some recent updates to the NCCN Guidelines recommendations include:
      Updates to treatment of HR-positive, early-stage breast cancer, including a new page outlining the general principles for adjuvant endocrine therapy.

    AccessLex Institute Prepares for NextGen Bar Exam with Building Bar Skills Initiative

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    Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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    WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In May 2023, AccessLex Institute® launched its Building Bar Skills Initiative with the sole purpose of preparing its nearly 200 member law schools for the scheduled rollout of the NextGen bar exam in July 2026.

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    • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In May 2023, AccessLex Institute® launched its Building Bar Skills Initiative with the sole purpose of preparing its nearly 200 member law schools for the scheduled rollout of the NextGen bar exam in July 2026.
    • Central to the Initiative is the collaborative work of the Building Bar Skills Initiative's Module Building Teams.
    • Joel Chanvisanuruk, Director of Programs for Academic and Bar Success at AccessLex Institute, explained, "The Bar Skills Modules serve a dual purpose: first, to acquaint law students with the skills assessed in the NextGen bar exam, and second, to afford them the opportunity to put those newfound skills into practice."
    • Through this collaboration, AccessLex Institute is harnessing this collective expertise with a specific emphasis on addressing the demands of the NextGen bar exam."

    Stewart Investors joins Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network as founding member

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    Thursday, February 15, 2024
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    NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Investors, an active, long-only equity specialist focused on sustainable investing since 2005, today announced it has become a founding member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) Investor Network.

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    • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Investors, an active, long-only equity specialist focused on sustainable investing since 2005, today announced it has become a founding member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) Investor Network.
    • We look forward to working with the RMI Investor Network as an inaugural member and encourage others to join us in this important initiative."
    • "The RMI is very pleased to welcome Stewart Investors as the first company to join the newly formed RMI Investor Network," said Jennifer Peyser, Executive Director of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
    • This collaboration with the RMI Investor Network follows Stewart Investors' long-term commitment to promote sustainable development and engagement on conflict minerals in the semiconductor supply chain.

    Equality by Design: A Model for Managing Discriminatory Risks of AI

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    Thursday, February 15, 2024
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    has partnered with the Equal Rights Trust (ERT) , an organization whose mission is to advance equality through law around the world.

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    • has partnered with the Equal Rights Trust (ERT) , an organization whose mission is to advance equality through law around the world.
    • As part of this collaboration, Mary Kay Inc. supported new research focused on understanding and addressing the discriminatory impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on gender equality, and the development of a new “equality by design approach.”
      This press release features multimedia.
    • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215911706/en/
      “Our collaboration with Equal Rights Trust underscores our dedication to ensuring that technological advancements, especially in AI, champion gender equality.
    • Read Jim Fitzgerald’s article titled Equality by Design: A Model for Managing Discriminatory Risks of AI here .