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INVEX partners with Ondot to Launch the First Instant Digital Card in México
Solution accelerates digital transformation, acquisition and use of payment methods in México
Santa Clara, California and Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INVEX (BMV: INVEX A) Credit Card business, the only monoliner specializing in payments and cobranded cards, with focus on 100% digital customer experience in Mexico, has partnered with Ondot, the global leader in mobile payments services, to deliver full card life-cycle management associated with the ‘Instant Card’ on a single platform. The digital card services solution creates an end-to-end customer journey -from product presentment, selection, digital acquisition to instant issuance and secure payments.
Conversational platforms are becoming the new digital banking user interface. As consumers spend more time on messaging apps, IoT devices and social media, they require similar solutions from their financial institutions.
INVEX solution is built on Ondot’s mobile card services conversational platform and creates a two-way 100% digital interaction between the bank and its customers. This interaction is real-time, the customer is able to navigate, select, apply for a new credit card product, get approved instantly, use card for online purchases immediately and manage (controls and alerts) the new digital card -all from their mobile.
“To achieve digital mastery, banks need to invest in digital capabilities that reflect the entire customer life cycle and support customers across touchpoints”, wrote Aurelie L’Hostis, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research1. “The age of the customer demands that you align your digital capabilities with the customer life cycle. [Banks] should plan for cross-touchpoint behavior by designing processes that make it easy for customers to switch between touchpoints.”
Today’s digitally connected consumers expect detailed information about everything -including their payment product options, real time visibility into their card transactions, the need for secure controls and ability to instantly interact with their Financial Institutions over digital mediums.
“In a digital-first world where payments are becoming invisible and consumers expect instant gratification, card issuers must attract, acquire, and empower consumers with personalized digital experiences,” said Vaduvur Bharghavan, Ondot’s Chief Executive Officer. “Ondot provides a comprehensive set of services around the ‘digitized card’, integrated into existing mobile apps, card management systems, and authorization platforms”.
INVEX’s Digital Card Services Solution includes a wide array of robust features including:
- Mobile Product Presentment & Selection –Users can browse INVEX’s diverse set of products to pick the right product that suits their needs.
- Digital New Customer Acquisition and Instant Issuance –Digital application in real-time with instant approval and immediate purchases, delivering a frictionless journey.
- Built in Card Controls & Alerts to personalize card usage -Ondot’s industry leading card controls and alerts in use by over 4,000 Financial institutions, benefiting millions of card holders, are included in the solution.
“Nowadays, credit card customers and digitally savvy generations, seek simplicity and immediate financial solutions through 100% digital channels. At INVEX, we are committed to consolidate our position as a player at the forefront of the Mexican consumer and payments market, providing solutions that meet these expectations,” said Jean Marc Mercier, Managing Director for INVEX´s Consumer Banking and Payment’s Business.
About Ondot Systems
Ondot Systems is the global leader in powering mobile payment services, serving over 4,000 financial institutions across four continents. The company’s real-time platform, built upon an API based services-oriented architecture, gives financial institutions a competitive edge by increasing mobile engagement and empowering their customers to personalize, manage and control how payments are made in today’s world of always-on digital commerce, resulting in higher usage of payment instruments while lowering fraud incidents. To learn how Ondot is shaping the future of payments, visit www.ondotsystems.com
About INVEX
INVEX is a Mexican business group that generates specialized solutions. With 27 years in the market, INVEX is composed of six business areas: Private Banking, Business Banking, Consumer Banking & Payments, Trusts, Leasing and Infrastructure. INVEX has been characterized by a consistent and sustainable growth. INVEX shares are traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange, under the ticker “INVEX A”.
1 Footnote Source: Forrester, Assess Your Digital Banking Capabilities, July 2018
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Phase Genomics Announces 6 New Asia Pacific Distribution Partnerships
New cutting-edge tools and services to fuel genomic discovery in humans, plants, animals and microbiome research now available in South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia
Seattle, Oct. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phase Genomics, the leader in Hi-C proximity-ligation based genomic solutions, announced today agreements with six life science technology distributors serving much of Asia Pacific. Phase Genomics sells Hi-C kits paired with proprietary analysis software that allows researchers studying humans, plants, animals, and microbes a time-saving and inexpensive genomic discovery platform. The Hi-C kit, contrary to traditional methods, provides an easy-to-use protocol that lets scientists generate a sequencer-ready Hi-C library from almost any sample in as little as eight hours.
Dr. Ivan Liachko, CEO and Co-founder of Phase Genomics commented, “With our new partnerships, Phase Genomics is proud to expand our reach and provide more scientists and researchers throughout Asia, Australia, and New Zealand with the tools, services, and analyses needed to produce the world’s best genome and metagenome assemblies. The results generated with our technology offer researchers a new dimension of genomic information, produce novel discoveries, and save scientists both time and money.”
Phase Genomics applies Hi-C and other proprietary proximity-ligation methods to enable chromosome-scale genome assembly, metagenome deconvolution, as well as analysis of structural genomic variation and genome architecture. The United States based company offers a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory and computational services and products, which are now available through the new Asia Pacific partnerships. Products include ProxiMeta™ Hi-C metagenome assembly kits and Proximo™ Hi-C genome assembly kits as well as industry-leading analysis services.
The non-exclusive distribution partnerships include:
- Filgen Biosciences & Nanosciences (Japan)
- Genetimes Technology (China)
- Genosys Inc. (China)
- Integrated Sciences (Australia and New Zealand)
- Phyzen (South Korea)
- Sciencewerke (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Phase Genomics’ technology powers scientists to advance research with breakthrough discoveries in human disease, agricultural breeding and sustainability, animal health, reference genomes, and the environment.
ABOUT PHASE GENOMICS – Phase Genomics applies Hi-C and other proximity-ligation methods to enable chromosome-scale genome assembly, metagenomic deconvolution, as well as analysis of structural genomic variation and genome architecture. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory and computational services and products, including Hi-C kits for plants, animals, microbes, and human samples as well as industry-leading genome and metagenome assembly and analysis software.
Based in Seattle, WA, the company was founded in 2015 by a team of genome scientists, software engineers, and entrepreneurs. The company’s mission is to empower scientists with genomic tools that accelerate breakthrough discoveries.
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The Navigators Group, Inc. Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Proposed Merger
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) (“Navigators” or the “Company”) announced today that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), in connection with its previously announced merger with a direct wholly owned subsidiary (“Merger Sub”) of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”), expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 18, 2018.
The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the merger, which remains subject to other closing conditions in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 22, 2018, by and among the Company, The Hartford and Merger Sub.
About Navigators
The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVG) (“Navigators” or the “Company”) is a global specialty insurance holding company. We provide customized insurance solutions designed to protect clients from the complex risks they face. For more than 40 years, Navigators has added value for policyholders—both in underwriting and in claims—through the depth and quality of our technical and industry expertise. Industries we serve include maritime, construction, energy, environmental, professional services and life sciences. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Navigators has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit navg.com.
About The Hartford
The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at https://www.thehartford.com
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Conn. For additional details, please read The Hartford’s legal notice.
Additional Information Regarding the Merger and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of The Navigators Group, Inc. (the “Company”) or the solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication relates to the proposed merger involving the Company, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (“The Hartford”) and Renato Acquisition Co., whereby the Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford (the “proposed merger”). The proposed merger will be submitted to the stockholders of the Company for their consideration at a special meeting of the stockholders. In connection therewith, the Company intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “definitive proxy statement”) which will be mailed or otherwise disseminated to the Company’s stockholders when it becomes available. The Company may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed merger. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED MERGER. Stockholders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents containing important information about the Company, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the definitive proxy statement and any other documents filed with the SEC can also be obtained on the Company’s website at www.navg.com under the heading “SEC Filings” within the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website or by contacting the Company’s Investor Relations Department at investorrelations@navg.com.
Certain Information Regarding Participants in the Solicitation
The Company and certain of its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed merger. Information regarding the Company’s directors and executive officers is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the SEC on February 22, 2018, and its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders, filed with the SEC on March 29, 2018, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or Form 4 filed with the SEC since the date of such definitive proxy statement. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed merger, if and when they become available. Free copies of these materials may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information in this communication constitutes “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “aims,” “intends,” or “projects.” However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements may relate to risks or uncertainties associated with:
- the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the consummation of the proposed merger, including, without limitation, the timely receipt of stockholder and regulatory approvals (or any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on such approvals);
- unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the proposed merger;
- the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including in circumstances which would require the Company to pay a termination fee or reimburse The Hartford for certain of its expenses;
- legal proceedings, judgments or settlements, including those that may be instituted against the Company, its board of directors, executive officers and others following the announcement of the proposed merger;
- disruptions of current plans and operations caused by the announcement and pendency of the proposed merger;
- potential difficulties in employee retention due to the announcement and pendency of the proposed merger;
- the response of customers, policyholders, brokers, service providers, business partners and regulators to the announcement of the proposed merger; and
- other factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on February 22, 2018.
The Company can give no assurance that the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements contained herein will be attained. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this communication, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.
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203-905-6343
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Constellation Brands Names Bill Newlands Next CEO
Newlands to Succeed Rob Sands Effective March 1, 2019; Sands to Become Executive Chair
VICTOR, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced Bill Newlands will assume the role of president and chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding current CEO Rob Sands, on March 1, 2019. Also effective March 1, 2019, Rob Sands will assume the role of executive chair. Richard Sands, who is currently serving in the role of executive chair, will assume the role of executive vice chair on March 1, 2019.
“Since joining Constellation Brands in 2015, Bill has made a significant impact on our company, finding ways to leverage our unique capabilities as a leading total beverage alcohol provider to meet consumers’ evolving needs and accelerate growth,” said Constellation Brands’ CEO Rob Sands. “Bill understands what it takes to succeed in this rapidly evolving market and he’s the right person to lead our company going forward.”
Newlands joined Constellation Brands in 2015 as executive vice president and chief growth officer. In 2016, he assumed additional responsibilities as president of the company’s Wine & Spirits Division. In 2017, Newlands became the company’s chief operating officer, and he assumed the role of president in early 2018. Prior to joining Constellation Brands, Newlands held several senior leadership roles in the beverage alcohol industry spanning more than 30 years.
“Bill has a deep understanding and appreciation for the values that have made Constellation Brands one of the top performing S&P 500 companies,” said Richard Sands, Constellation Brands’ executive chair. “I look forward to the continued success of our company under Bill’s leadership.”
“I am honored to be selected as Constellation Brands’ next CEO,” said Newlands. “I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for the leadership Rob, Richard and Marvin Sands provided over the years. I look forward to working with Rob, Richard, our Board of Directors, and the Constellation Brands team to ensure we continue building on the momentum our company has gained in the marketplace for many years to come.”
Newlands will work with Rob Sands over the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition once these changes become effective in March.
About Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a Fortune 500® company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, Italy and Canada. Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands such as Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico. The company’s beer portfolio also includes Ballast Point, one of the most awarded craft brewers in the U.S., and Funky Buddha Brewery. In addition, Constellation is the world leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love, including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mark West, Black Box, Ruffino and The Prisoner. The company’s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka, Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey.
Based in Victor, N.Y., the company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to brand building, our trade partners, the environment, our investors and to consumers around the world who choose our products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. Founded in 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio; about 40 wineries, breweries and distilleries; and approximately 10,000 talented employees. We express our company vision: to elevate life with every glass raised.
To learn more, follow us on Twitter @cbrands and visit www.cbrands.com.
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eVestment Launches Market Lens to Arm Asset Managers with Next Level Insights to Win More Institutional Investment Mandates
ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Institutional asset managers looking for the next level of insights in their pursuit of institutional investment mandates can now turn to Market Lens from eVestment, a global leader in institutional investor data and analytics.
Market Lens offers a robust feature set including a comprehensive mandate database; investor, consultant and manager profiles; and more than 35,000 documents, audio recordings and videos. These assets include manager presentations, consultant recommendations and research. The new solution also features customized email alerts, saved searches and export capabilities for easy integration into client workflows.
The underlying public fund documents allow Market Lens to feature unique investment insights, including product ratings, target asset allocation, actual negotiated fees paid and, leveraging eVestment relationships with institutional investment consultants, undisclosed consultant search data.
“In their efforts to win and retain institutional assets, investment managers seek timely and accurate intelligence on potential mandates and insight into the relationships and activities among the three critical pillars of the institutional marketplace: the investors, the consultants and competing managers,” said eVestment global head of sales Jerrod Stoller. “The insights offered by Market Lens are critical so that managers know where and when to look for opportunities, what’s important to investors and those that advise them, and how to best compete. Market Lens ensures managers pursue the best opportunities and stay ahead of their competition.”
“Competing research services provide components of the intelligence offered by Market Lens, but none offer the complete picture of the institutional investment landscape,” said Debra Gregory, Market Lens product leader. “Because of this, managers subscribe to multiple solutions – wire services, profile libraries and key professional databases – to try and piece it all together on their own. This is hard to do at scale. Market Lens streamlines these efforts and brings a new level of efficiency to institutional investment distribution.”
To learn more about Market Lens or request a demonstration, please click here.
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eVestment, a Nasdaq company, provides a flexible suite of easy-to-use, cloud-based solutions to help the institutional investing community identify and capitalize on global investment trends, better select and monitor investment managers and more successfully enable asset managers to market their strategies worldwide. eVestment’s mission is to help make smart money smarter.
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