Davina Rooney, GBC Australia, and Mona Naqvi, S&P Dow Jones Indices join governing bodyNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#WeAreWELL--The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the appointment of Davina Rooney, chief executive officer of the Green Building Council of Australia and Mona Naqvi, senior director of ESG at S&P Dow Jones Indices to the IWBI Governance Council. Comprised of key global thought leaders, public health professionals and business executives, the Governance Council helps uphold the integrity of IWBI’s certification frameworks and accelerates the broader movement driving their adoption.
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SugarCRM Inc., the innovator of time-aware customer experience (CX), today announced that Home Instead Australia has expanded its relationship with SugarCRM through extended use of its time-aware CX platform to deepen its engagement with clients, their families and the community and to deliver more personalised care and experience. With the growing number of seniors increasing sharply, Home Instead Australia’s commitment towards supporting seniors, their families and the communities remain unwavering. They understand that great care outcomes and services start with understanding their clients and the community, and the best way is to engage with them at a deeper and personalised level.
Liquidity Management Remains Top PriorityEarnings Call Webcast to Discuss Financial Results and COVID-19 Updates Scheduled to Post to Corporate Website on Wednesday, November 11, 2020CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
FBN’s biggest-ever sale of crop and livestock inputs offers savings of up to 20%, access to 0% financing, and free delivery direct to the farm on orders over $5,000SAN CARLOS, Calif. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. (FBN®), the leading direct-to-farm ag tech platform and farmer network, today launched its annual Cyber November event, delivering some of its best farming deals of the year on key crop inputs including seed, crop protection, biologicals and livestock products, helping position farmers for a successful 2021 season.
Based on the Anime Series, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Kadokawa--Mobile RPG KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! Fantastic Days is coming in 2021 for iOS and Android devices worldwide. Published by Nexon, the game will feature fan-favorite characters from the popular anime series, including Kazuma Sato, Aqua, Megumin, Darkness and all new characters!
Test will be deployable to support risk-based management of COVID-19, Influenza and other severe respiratory disease SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#COVID19--SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., a developer of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, has partnered with researchers from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s (NBMLHD) Nepean Hospital in an exclusive agreement to commercialise a host gene expression biomarker test for respiratory viral illness. Expression of the patented biomarker, IFI27, as discovered by NBMLHD Drs Anthony Maclean, Benjamin Tang and colleagues, is strongly correlated with disease progression in Influenza
The multi-year strategic partnership will enable GenesisCare to offer patients greater access to leading technology, with a plan to explore further collaborations to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment and cardiovascular care The agreement is valued at more than USD 130 million over the next five years, including imaging technologies, digital solutions, clinical education and services Together, GenesisCare and GE Healthcare aim to achieve earlier, faster and more confident cancer diagnosis and more precise intervention and individualized treatment, leading to better patient outcomes
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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AutonomousDriving--Cigniti Technologies, a global leader in independent quality engineering and software testing services, is now a strategic Quality Engineering panel vendor for Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, to help accelerate its Quality & Digital transformation journey over the next 3 years. Speaking on the occasion, Srikanth Chakkilam, CEO at Cigniti Technologies, said: “It is exciting and a proud moment for all of us at Cigniti to serve a leading automobile company. In this IOT enabled future of connected and autonomous vehicles, Technology will disrupt the entire automobile value chain. Software is going to greatly influence the future of the automobile industry. Digital transformation in the automobile industry will take place in the future across the value chain from the connected supply chain and manufacturing, to providing a virtual experience in the car buying process, Car Mobility as a Service, and autonomous driving. It is very important to ensure that high quality software will enhance the customer experience.”
Conference will bring leaders in the style and beauty industries together to talk about fashion, beauty, and wellness.SEATTLE & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glamhive announced its third online conference to be held on November 14. The Glamhive Digital Fall Style and Beauty Summit will bring together top fashion and beauty leaders, from Sarah Jessica Parker's stylist to Kim Kardashian's hairstylist. The innovative leaders will discuss all things fashion, wellness, beauty, and more. Stephanie Sprangers and Jennifer Rade will co-host the event.
Company Will Discuss the Coosa Graphite Project as U.S. Source of Natural GraphiteManagement Will Explain Recent Federal Ruling Regarding GraphitePilot Plant under Construction in Germany and the USACENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR--Westwater Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, and the business outlook for the remainder of the year.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PolyMet Mining Corp (“PolyMet” or the “company”) TSX: POM; NYSE American: PLM – today reported it has filed its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The financial statements are filed at www.polymetmining.com and on SEDAR and EDGAR and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. All amounts are in U.S. funds. Copies can be obtained free of charge by contacting the company at First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Suite 5700, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7 or by e-mail at info@polymetmining.com
FISCAL 2021 FIRST QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Revenues were $2.12 billion, a 10% decline compared to $2.34 billion in the prior year, primarily driven by the sale of News America MarketingNet income of $47 million compared to a net loss of $(211) million in the prior year, which included non-cash impairment charges of $273 millionTotal Segment EBITDA was $268 million compared to $221 million in the prior year
Maralixibat Expanded Access Program now available for patients with pruritus associated with Alagille syndrome in Australia and 10 countries in Europe.FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIRM), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for debilitating liver diseases, today announced it has broadened its Expanded Access Program (EAP) for maralixibat for the treatment of patients with cholestatic pruritus associated with Alagille syndrome (ALGS) to Australia and countries in Europe. The announcement follows the Company’s recent initiation
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Novālent Biotech, Inc (‘Novālent’), a US biotechnology engineering firm, announces it is launching its patented surface disinfectant products in Australia and New Zealand.Novālent technology protects against bacteria and viruses on surfaces for up to 90 days. The antimicrobial is applied to surfaces by wiping, spraying, or fogging. Once dry, the surface remains protected even if touched or recontaminated multiple times.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christmas is just around the corner, and PlayCroco is getting in the seasonal spirit with the perfect gift – brand new slot Epic Holiday Party. ‘Tis the season to sleigh the slots, so join Santa and his little helpers on PlayCroco’s latest stocking filler. This glittering game comes will all the trimmings; 243 ways to win, a feast of festive features and the ability to upgrade to four different game levels – opening up different jackpots and higher payouts.
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HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strategic Education, Inc. (Strategic Education) (NASDAQ: STRA) today announced financial results for the period ended September 30, 2020 and closure of the acquisition of the Australia and New Zealand academic operations from Laureate Education, Inc. (Laureate) (NASDAQ: LAUR). “We are excited to announce that Strategic Education’s acquisition of Laureate’s Australia/New Zealand institutions closed on November 3, 2020. The addition of these highly-regarded academic institutions to our portfolio enhances our position as a global leader in post-secondary education and provides an additional growth platform as we pursue our mission of enabling economic mobility with education,” said Karl McDonnell, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Education. “As our organization continues to adapt to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are encouraged by consistent performance at Capella University and in Australia/New Zealand, and are restructuring our organization to focus on areas of existing strength in our core business and new opportunities including employer initiatives, Sophia Learning, and digital enablement partnerships.”
EML's new FINLAB incubator has invested in Hydrogen, a global embedded finance platform. BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#FinTech--EML PAYMENTS LIMITED (ASX: EML) (‘EML’) has made an initial investment via its FINLAB hub in innovative embedded finance and international payments platform The Hydrogen Technology Corporation (“Hydrogen”). The partnership will see the EML and Hydrogen platforms seamlessly integrate to enable financial and non-financial organisations to offer their customers cutting-edge smart apps linked to physical and virtual payment cards.
Winning by Design launches its metrics-based Sales as a Science (SaaS) framework and remote selling approach to B2B businesses in new regions MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The leader in transforming and scaling revenue organizations, Winning by Design, continues its expansion plan by appointing Charlie Wood as Managing Director, serving clients in Australia and New Zealand.Charlie Wood will lead the firm’s expansion within Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This move will expand Winning by Design’s metrics-based Sales as a Science (SaaS) framework and remote selling approach to B2B revenue optimization. Previously, this market was being served by Andy Farquharson, who has been promoted to General Manager in Europe. Existing customers in Australia include UberEats Australia, CultureAmp, Ansarada (now merged with thedocyard), and KPMG.
MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#congestion--59 percent of Australians are willing to limit car journeys to certain times in order to improve urban air quality. A majority of 63 percent are in favour of reducing traffic-related emissions by means of environment-friendly transport solutions – Kapsch´s TrafficCom Index 2020 survey revealed. Although a broad consensus already existed among the population, practice during the Corona crisis is proving to be at odds with expectations: Passenger numbers on local public transport have fallen dramatically. Switching to bicycles and e-bikes increased. Mobility experts advise exploiting this window of opportunity.
Winning by Design launches its metrics-based Sales as a Science (SaaS) framework and remote selling approach to B2B businesses in new regions MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The leader in transforming and scaling revenue organizations, Winning by Design, continues its expansion plan by appointing Charlie Wood as Managing Director, serving clients in Australia and New Zealand.Charlie Wood will lead the firm’s expansion within Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This move will expand Winning by Design’s metrics-based Sales as a Science (SaaS) framework and remote selling approach to B2B revenue optimization. Previously, this market was being served by Andy Farquharson, who has been promoted to General Manager in Europe. Existing customers in Australia include UberEats Australia, CultureAmp, Ansarada (now merged with thedocyard), and KPMG.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australian Banking Loyalty Report 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The AWS Loyalty Multi-Client 2020 Report is a detailed report looking at the changing nature of customer relationships and determining if the main financial relationship is as important as it once was.It then delves deep into the deposits, mortgages and credit cards space to understand the impact of main financial relationships on these key product areas as well as a focus on how loyalty can be gained amongst consumers across the 3 core products
WaveLogic 5 Extreme supports growing virtual connectivity needs in Asia Pacific regionHANOVER, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The shift to more remote work, school and life in general requires reliable, low latency, and high-performance connectivity. In response to this growing trend, SUB.CO and its Australian entity APX Partners are teaming up with Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) to upgrade its Indigo submarine cable, which connects Perth and Sydney, Australia and Singapore.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ForgeRock--ForgeRock®, the leading provider in digital identity, today announced the launch of the ForgeRock Consumer Data Right (CDR) Open Banking Accelerators. The tools give banks and financial service providers a low-cost way to build and test CDR systems, which can help them save up to 66% of the costs associated with meeting the mandatory roadmap to compliance
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Customer Experience Outsourcing Services Market, 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Delivering effective and efficient customer experiences has become the foundation of customer-centric organizations' growth strategies.In Australia and around the world, customers are demanding engaging experiences, personalization, and on-demand, predictive, and proactive services.
EML's payment cards will be provisioned within the Interchecks platform and offered alongside Direct Deposit, Real-time Payments (RTP), Instant Deposit, Paper Check, eCheck and PayPal. BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#FinTech--EML PAYMENTS LIMITED (ASX: EML) ('EML') is delighted to confirm its strategic partnership and investment in payout start-up Interchecks Technologies, Inc. via its new FINLAB FinTech incubator. This partnership allows Interchecks to put global expansion into Europe and Australia on the table while expanding EML’s payout options in the United States.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--David Constable will step down as a non-executive director of Rio Tinto with effect from 31 December 2020. Mr Constable, who has served on the Rio Tinto Board since 2017, is stepping down in order to concentrate on his new role as chief executive officer of Fluor Corporation.Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson said “I would like to thank David for his considerable contribution to the Board over the years and for his wise counsel. On behalf of the Board I wish David well for the future, particularly in his new role as CEO of Fluor.”
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After 37 years of operations and having exhausted its economic reserves, the iconic Argyle mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia has celebrated its final day of mining. Arnaud Soirat, Rio Tinto’s chief executive of Copper & Diamonds said “Fifty years ago there were very few people who believed there were diamonds in Australia – even fewer could have foreseen how the Argyle story would unfold. To arrive at this final chapter has required vision, courage and determination to overcome significant challenges to enter new territory in diamond exploration, mining and marketing.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westpac Banking Corporation (NYSE:WBK), (ASX:WBC):FINANCIAL RESULTS SNAPSHOT1 COVID-19 DEFERRAL SUPPORT3 Statutory net profit $2,290m, down 66%Cash earnings $2,608m, down 62%Cash EPS 72.5c, down 63%NIM 2.08%, down 4 bpsROE 3.83%CET1 capital ratio 11.13%Excluding notable items2, cash earnings, $5,227m, down 34%Excluding notable items2, ROE 7.69%
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conic Metals Corp. (“Conic” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) is pleased to provide operating results for the quarter ending September 30, 2020 of the Company’s largest asset, being the Ramu Nickel-Cobalt (“Ramu”) integrated operation in Papua New Guinea. Conic currently holds an 8.56% joint-venture interest in the Ramu operation. Ramu is operated by the Metallurgical Corporation of China which, along with its partners, owns an 85.0% interest in Ramu.
#MessFreeChallenge benefits food banks across the globeMINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What began as a new product launch for Old El Paso Tortilla Pockets™ in Australia has turned into a global match between leading tennis players, and the winner is local food banks. While the ball has bounced around the world, it landed in North America with the #MessFreeChallenge waged from Canadian tennis star Genie Bouchard to U.S. tennis phenom Sofia Kenin. And Kenin closed it out with a final challenge to her rival and teen sensation Iga Swiatek.
