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Nokia publishes its Annual Report and refines capital management policy

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Nokia has also published its Nokia in 2022 Annual Report, which includes audited financial statements, the annual review by the Board of Directors, Nokia’s corporate governance statement and the Remuneration Report for the governing bodies for 2022.

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  • Nokia has also published its Nokia in 2022 Annual Report, which includes audited financial statements, the annual review by the Board of Directors, Nokia’s corporate governance statement and the Remuneration Report for the governing bodies for 2022.
  • Additionally, Nokia updated its capital management policy with a focus on sustaining investment grade rating and improving shareholder returns consistent with the performance of the business.
  • In today’s publication of Nokia’s Annual Report, the company is announcing an evolution in the company’s cash management policy.
  • The Annual Report on Form 20-F and Nokia in 2022 Annual Report will be available in PDF format at www.nokia.com/financials .

The IIA Solicits Feedback on Proposed New Global Internal Audit Standards

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – today released for public comment a draft on proposed changes to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), with focus on the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The 90-day public comment period opens today and runs through May 30.

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  • "The unprecedented scope of our research and engagement with internal auditors has resulted in a draft that includes significant enhancements to the Standards," said J. Michael Peppers, CIA, QIAL, CRMA, CPA, Chairman of the International Internal Audit Standards Board.
  • "For decades, global internal audit professionals have relied heavily upon the framework and Standards contained in the IPPF.
  • Beyond the extensive changes to the Standards themselves, the public comment draft articulates the keys to effective internal auditing by grouping the Standards into five domains under the newly named Global Internal Audit Standards™:
    Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing articulates how internal auditing helps organizations achieve success and the conditions that make internal auditing most effective.
  • Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function clarifies the CAE's role and the responsibilities for effectively managing an internal audit function.

Teleperformance: 2022: Robust Growth and Record Profitability in a Highly Challenging Year

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

EBITA before non-recurring items in the North America & Asia-Pacific region rose to €330 million from €221 million in 2021.

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  • EBITA before non-recurring items in the North America & Asia-Pacific region rose to €330 million from €221 million in 2021.
  • Specialized Services reported EBITA before non-recurring items of €372 million in 2022, compared with €247 million in 2021.
  • LanguageLine Solutions’ margin remained high, buoyed by the satisfactory growth in business, especially in the second half.
  • Income tax expense came to €256 million, corresponding to an effective average tax rate of 28.5%, versus 28.1% in 2021.

Security Supply Chain ISO 28000 Audit Program - Gold Edition: Crucial for Companies Reliant on Just-in-Time Delivery

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

ISO 28000 - Supply Chain Security - With companies that have a high reliance on just-in-time delivery, aging infrastructure and increased natural and human-made threats.

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  • ISO 28000 - Supply Chain Security - With companies that have a high reliance on just-in-time delivery, aging infrastructure and increased natural and human-made threats.
  • As a result Supply Chain Security has become a very important item for them, especially when viewed in relation with Business Continuity Management, Risk Management and Security Management.
  • "This International Standard (ISO 28000) specifies the requirements for a security management system, including those aspects critical to the security assurance of the supply chain.
  • Security Supply Chain Audit Program is easy to use and generates graphics that can be used in management and compliance review presentations.

Sonnecto has been Accredited with Four ISO Certifications

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Sunday, February 12, 2023

PRISTINA, Kosovo, Feb. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sonnecto, a South Europe-based company with partners in the US and UK, is proud to announce that it has successfully implemented and integrated two new ISO certifications, ISO 27701 and 14001. These two new certifications are in addition to already existing and successfully implemented ISO 9001 and 27001.

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  • Sonnecto has achieved four ISO certifications, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to management quality, information security, and environmental management systems.
  • PRISTINA, Kosovo, Feb. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sonnecto, a South Europe-based company with partners in the US and UK, is proud to announce that it has successfully implemented and integrated two new ISO certifications, ISO 27701 and 14001.
  • These two new certifications are in addition to already existing and successfully implemented ISO 9001 and 27001.
  • ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 27701:2013 pertain to Information Security Management Systems, guaranteeing that Sonnecto's data is protected from unauthorized access and breaches.

Frontera Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index GEI

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.

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  • This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.
  • The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.
  • "We are convinced that gender equality makes us stronger and is essential to be an excellent place to work, as well as a benchmark in the sector.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.

New Book from Perry Johnson, "Two Cents to Save America," Outlines Comprehensive Plan to Rescue the American Economy

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Monday, January 30, 2023

With a foreword by reputed economist Arthur Laffer, the book includes anecdotes as well as hard facts and figures to help drive home the importance of Johnson's Two Cents.

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  • With a foreword by reputed economist Arthur Laffer, the book includes anecdotes as well as hard facts and figures to help drive home the importance of Johnson's Two Cents.
  • New book from Perry Johnson, "Two Cents to Save America," outlines comprehensive plan to rescue the American economy.
  • Two Cents to Save America is available for preorder via Amazon prior to its February 12th release date – to preorder your eBook copy visit https://bit.ly/3CJkO8h .
  • A limited number of signed special editions are available for immediate purchase while supplies last: https://bit.ly/3XGdTVD
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Lukka Completes ISO/IEC 27001 Certification to Build Trust with Global Customers

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lukka, the leading institutional crypto data and software provider, has completed its ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, furthering its long-standing commitment to putting risk management first in order to serve the most risk-mature businesses in the crypto ecosystem. This international standard is used to certify that organizations establish, implement, and maintain continually improving Information Security Management Systems.

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  • Leading global institutional crypto data and software provider, Lukka, further demonstrates commitment to risk management with ISO Certification.
  • Lukka's ISO/IEC 27001 Certification was issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI), an independent certifying organization.
  • Receiving the ISO 27001 ISO/IEC 27001 certification shows our customers that they can rely on Lukka to deliver innovative software and data solutions with a commitment to the highest standards of security risk management and data protection."
  • With the addition of this ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Lukka further emphasizes its commitment to ensuring customer trust to establish financial transparency for their businesses.

OPPO Secures Via Licensing’s Advanced Audio Coding Patent Pool License

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Via Licensing Corporation, the collaborative licensing leader, and OPPO, the world’s leading smart devices company, today announced that OPPO has secured a license to Via’s Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) patent pool.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Via Licensing Corporation, the collaborative licensing leader, and OPPO, the world’s leading smart devices company, today announced that OPPO has secured a license to Via’s Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) patent pool.
  • “We are excited to sign a patent license agreement with Via, who commits to balance the interests of both licensees and licensors,” said Vincent Lin, Head of Patent Licensing of OPPO.
  • Advanced Audio Coding is defined by a set of International Standards from ISO/IEC.
  • Nearly 1,000 companies around the world are licensed to this audio compression standard through the patent pool administered by Via Licensing.

Security Supply Chain ISO 28000 Audit Program: Guidelines for Auditors on Information Security Controls - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The "Security Supply Chain ISO 28000 Audit Program - Premium Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Security Supply Chain ISO 28000 Audit Program - Premium Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Security Supply Chain ISO 28000 Audit Program is provided in Excel and PDF formats and the Security Manual Template in MS Word format.
  • ISO 28000 - Supply Chain Security - With companies that have a high reliance on just-in-time delivery, aging infrastructure and increased natural and human-made threats.
  • This International Standard (ISO 28000) specifies the requirements for a security management system, including those aspects critical to the security assurance of the supply chain.