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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The timeframe for assigning social benefits in Moscow will be halved

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The issue of increasing the efficiency of the social protection sphere, including reducing the timeframes for providing social services, was considered at a meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government. Following the meeting, Sergei Sobyanin instructed to continue this work.

    A modern, high-quality and convenient social security system accompanies Muscovites throughout their lives, she noted in her report Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development. Around 4.5 million city residents, or every third Muscovite, benefit from various support measures. From year to year, the capital’s budget maintains its social focus.

    The most important area of social protection work is to increase the availability and targeting of social assistance for Muscovites in need.

    Moscow provides the highest standards of social support for city residents, while maintaining the best traditions and introducing new flexible and effective assistance tools. For example, thanks to digitalization within the framework of the new standard, it was possible to reduce the time for reviewing an application for recognizing a person as needing social services by half – from 10 to five working days.

    The procedure for applying for the service has also become much more convenient and faster. Now you can submit an application at the My Documents government services center or electronically on the mos.ru portal (including with the help of relatives, friends or neighbors).

    The diagnostics are carried out in the most friendly and informal atmosphere. The data obtained is entered into an electronic system, which, using special algorithms, evaluates the functional state of a person and forms an individual social service program with the maximum range of social services.

    The modernization of boarding houses has made it possible to transform them into comfortable social homes, where living conditions are as close as possible to those at home.

    For young people with mental disabilities, conditions are created for maximum socialization, including employment and independent living.

    Since January 1, 2024, the Social Treasury has been operating in Moscow — the first single center in the country for processing applications for support measures for all categories of Muscovites. Treasury specialists make decisions on the appointment of more than 90 different benefits, allowances and social payments. Last year, more than three million Muscovites applied to the Social Treasury.

    In 2023–2024, the capital completely updated the Moscow social services information system. In essence, it was created anew. Today, this modern digital platform includes a large number of subsystems, which are divided into two large blocks.

    The first is related to the automation of the work of the social treasury and social support services. For example, it includes the provision of vouchers for spa treatment, payments for children, and support for large families.

    The second block is intended to automate other areas of work of the city social protection system. In particular, this includes the sphere of guardianship, services for the issuance of technical rehabilitation means and prosthetic and orthopedic products.

    A single centralized database has been created that unites the disparate information systems of social protection in Moscow. Millions of records containing data on recipients of 86 state services have been transferred to it. The Moscow information system of social services now allows tracking appointments, checking rights and providing support measures through automation. For example, if a city resident visited a point of distribution of technical rehabilitation equipment, and before that updated his passport data, the changes will be recorded in the system. Or if a person changed the bank account for receiving payments and indicated that all other data should be linked to this account, the system will automatically make the necessary updates.

    The rejection of paper document flow and file exchange, the creation of data marts and the active implementation of modern technologies will allow, on average, to halve the time it takes to assign payments. In addition, digital transformation will provide a technological reserve for the transition to proactive (without filing applications) provision of social services to needy citizens.

    Individual approach to each: what kind of support do city residents receive from social workersSobyanin made a decision to index Moscow social payments

    In addition, Moscow is implementing more than 20 projects on digitalization, creation and development of urban systems in the field of social protection of the population. Since 2019, the information system of long-term care and social hospitals has been successfully operating and developing. The system is designed to identify and form targeted assistance programs for Muscovites in need of home or hospital care. Its use increases the speed and quality of social services, and by eliminating paperwork, costs are reduced. For example, the time for reviewing an application for recognizing a person in need of social services has been reduced by half – from 10 to five working days. In 2024, the project took first place in the “Social Sphere” nomination of the II National Award for Contribution to the Development of Digitalization of Urban Economy “Smart City”.

    The information system “Moscow – a kind city” is actively developing. The grant competition of the same name for socially oriented non-profit organizations (NPOs) has been held since 2019. Within its framework, 648 NPO projects have received financial support from the city over six years.

    Since 2022, contracts with winning NGOs have been concluded electronically and signed with an enhanced qualified electronic signature (previously, documents were signed on paper). Since 2024, the process of generating reports (financial and analytical) has been automated. And in 2025, it is planned to completely switch to the electronic form of providing all reporting documents. Thus, the information system will implement the full cycle of the competition in electronic form – from submitting an application to generating reports on the results of the implementation of projects using grant funds. In addition, on the same digital platform, an electronic selection of NGOs is carried out to provide city premises for free use for up to three years.

    A single help desk has been in operation since 2021 Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow by phone: 7 495 870-44-44. In 2024, its specialists received and processed 3.2 million calls and requests from chatbots.

    From May 2024 on on the department’s websiteThe chatbot Dobrynya is working — a virtual assistant for Muscovites in matters of social services. The most popular requests are checking the queue for spa treatment, payments and social support, as well as signing up for an online consultation.

    If necessary, Dobrynya will explain in detail the content and rules of operation of popular social programs (for example, home social services, the Moscow Longevity and Good Bus projects) or redirect to the relevant sections of the mos.ru and Dsn.ru, where you can find out the details of a particular social service.

    In a conversation with Dobrynya, you can find out about the size of social benefits and how long it will take to process certain services, such as registering for rehabilitation or registering for a spa voucher.

    If Dobrynya cannot give an exact answer, an employee of the unified reference service of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow will promptly answer the question in the chat. Since its appearance, the chatbot has processed over 20 thousand requests from Muscovites, and only 15 percent of them required the help of an operator.

    Every year, receiving various social support measures becomes more accessible and technologically advanced, while taking into account the individual needs and life situations of each person. The client paths of city residents are designed so that they have the opportunity to receive most social support measures and all the necessary information without leaving home.

    Interactive map and smart chatbot: how digital social solutions help Muscovites

    The introduction of a new social services system made it possible to achieve ahead of schedule the goals of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation on national development goals for the country until 2030 and for the future until 2036 (achieving digital maturity in the social protection sphere by 2030, which involves the automation of most processes within the framework of unified industry digital platforms and a data-based management model).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect New Yorkers from Robocalls

    Source: US State of New York

    EW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James took action to protect New Yorkers from unwanted robocalls. Together with a bipartisan coalition of 27 other attorneys general, Attorney General James filed an amicus brief to support and defend a rule by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that stops telemarketers from obtaining and selling consumers’ phone numbers to robocallers without their consent. The coalition argues in their brief filed in Insurance Marketing Coalition v. Federal Communications Commission that the FCC was acting within its statutory authority when it promulgated the rule, and that the rule would help reduce the volume of robocalls made to consumers nationwide.

    “New Yorkers and consumers nationwide are sick and tired of receiving unwanted robocalls,” said Attorney General James. “Robocalls are not only annoying but have also led to serious scams that robbed people of millions of dollars. The FCC’s rule would help stop some of these unwanted calls and could protect consumers from fraud. My office is joining attorneys general across the country to defend this rule and help protect consumers.”

    Robocalls have been rampant and have led to scams and fraud. In 2023 alone, consumers reported losing more than $1.2 billion to scams perpetrated through robocalls and text messages, according to data collected by the Federal Trade Commission. To address this issue, the FCC issued a rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) that would require lead generators, companies that collect consumers’ information and sell it to third-party companies, to obtain consumers’ consent before sharing their phone number with third-party companies. 

    In their brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the coalition argues that the FCC’s rule helps bolster efforts by states to stop robocalls. The coalition writes that the rule is effective by targeting robocalls at one of their sources: the point where consumer contact information is first obtained. In addition, they argue that the FCC’s rule protects consumers by providing them with clear and conspicuous disclosures when consenting to sharing their contact information with a seller, such as a website that they use to search for products or receive a quote on a service. 

    Joining Attorney General James in filing this brief are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Supports Developer Success With Mobile Cloud Gaming Platform

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics continues to push the boundaries of gaming on Galaxy devices with groundbreaking advancements. Through its mobile cloud gaming platform, Samsung is empowering mobile game developers and publishers of all sizes to expand their reach, maximize revenue potential and streamline game development with a comprehensive suite of software development kits (SDKs) and tools.
     
     
    Industry-Leading User Acquisition for Developers and Publishers
    In November 2024, Samsung officially commercialized its mobile cloud gaming platform in North America — providing developers and publishers with efficient new ways to reach millions of Galaxy device users while allowing players to instantly access games without waiting or downloading.
     
    The platform is already demonstrating significant value within the gaming community, as highlighted by a recent case study from VIZOR, the developer behind mobile title Klondike Adventures. After launching Klondike Adventures on Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming beta in July 2024, VIZOR experienced substantial growth in user acquisition — with millions of new players joining in less than a year. Additionally, the 60-day return on ad spend (ROAS) for VIZOR’s campaigns on Samsung’s platform was 25% higher than its standard ROAS for comparable campaigns during the same period.
     

     
    “VIZOR is constantly looking for new channels to attract players to its flagship game, Klondike Adventures,” said Helen Kostina, Chief Marketing Officer of VIZOR. “The results we have achieved together with Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming platform have exceeded our expectations, proving the potential of cloud technology. Moving forward, Samsung will remain an important part of our strategy to reach a wider audience.”
     
    “Our cloud gaming platform is changing the mobile landscape for both publishers and players,” said Jong Woo, Vice President and Head of Game Services at Samsung Electronics. “By converting an ad click directly into gameplay and eliminating the need for app store downloads, we are significantly increasing top-of-funnel conversion rates for publishers’ user acquisition campaigns and driving higher returns on their advertising investments. This increased efficiency is redefining how publishers scale their games while expanding the user base on Galaxy devices. For players, eliminating the wait time for downloads and installations also provides a new kind of discovery and play experience — one that is easy, instant and fun.”
     

    A New Approach to Performance Metrics in Cloud Gaming
    Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming platform also introduces a new cloud-based attribution solution in collaboration with leading mobile measurement partners (MMPs).
     
    Traditionally, user acquisition campaign attribution has depended on apps being installed and opened directly on a user’s device. This approach has been the industry standard for game publishers to track new app installs from their ad campaigns, allowing them to measure ROI based on the overall monetization of acquired users.
     
    With cloud gaming, players can instantly jump into gameplay without installing an app — disrupting traditional attribution models. To address this challenge, Samsung partnered with leading MMP AppsFlyer to develop a first-of-its-kind solution that attributes an ad click and the resulting cloud-based gameplay as an app install.
     
    “Cloud gaming is transforming how players access and experience games, and attribution needs to evolve alongside it,” said Adam Smart, Director of Product, Gaming at AppsFlyer. “AppsFlyer has partnered with Samsung to redefine what an install means in a cloud environment. As our technologies evolve, our measurement capabilities must adapt as well. Together, we have pioneered an entirely new way for developers and publishers to track and optimize ad campaign performance — without requiring players to physically install a game.”
     
    Beyond initial attribution, the cloud-based solution allows developers and publishers to track in-game performance including purchases.
     

    New Benefits and Opportunities With Galaxy Store

     
    Unlocking the benefits of Samsung’s mobile cloud gaming platform on Galaxy devices is seamless, thanks to its integration with the existing Galaxy Store infrastructure. Developers and publishers can leverage Samsung’s suite of SDKs and tools to easily build on the platform. Furthermore, the platform supports existing in-game monetization models for a smooth transition and full compatibility with current operations.
     
    Building on this commitment to developers and publishers, Samsung is updating its public terms to put more revenue back into their hands — introducing an 80/20 revenue share model for games on the Galaxy Store. This structure also applies to titles built on Samsung’s cloud gaming platform, providing even greater opportunities for partners. The new revenue share model will take effect on May 15, 2025.
     
    Samsung’s mobile gaming ecosystem — spanning its cloud platform and the Galaxy Store — provides premium promotional support and direct distribution to millions of pre-loaded Galaxy devices worldwide. This integrated approach drives unmatched efficiency and profitability for both developers and publishers.
     
    Those interested in learning more about the Galaxy Store terms and expanding their mobile game distribution with Samsung’s cloud technology can visit Samsung’s Developer page.
     
    For more information and updates on the Galaxy Store, visit https://galaxystore.samsung.com/games.

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  • MIL-OSI: Extensiv Appoints Carey Ballard as New Chief Marketing Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extensiv, a leading provider of omnichannel software solutions for warehouse, inventory, and order management, today announced the appointment of Carey Ballard as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Ballard brings two decades of marketing experience with a focus on messaging and brand strategy to the role.

    Throughout her career, Ballard has held leadership positions at prominent organizations, including Lumin Digital and Arizona State University. She successfully developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies at these institutions that enhanced brand recognition and drove revenue growth. Her experience and expertise span various industries, including technology and software development, where she has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to align marketing and brand initiatives with business objectives.

    In her new role at Extensiv, Ballard will be responsible for leading the company’s overall marketing strategy, including brand building, demand generation, product marketing, and communications. She will work closely with the sales, product, and customer success teams to strengthen Extensiv’s market position and drive continued growth.

    “I am thrilled to join Extensiv at this exciting time in the company’s growth,” said Carey Ballard. “Extensiv is a leader in the omnichannel fulfillment space, and I see tremendous potential to further elevate the brand and communicate the value of its solutions to a wider audience. I look forward to working with the team to develop and execute innovative marketing strategies to drive business growth and solidify Extensiv’s position as the partner of choice for businesses looking to optimize their warehouse, inventory, and order management.”

    “We are thrilled to welcome Carey to our team,” said Aaron Stead, CEO of Extensiv. “Her experience as a business owner and marketer, coupled with her proven track record of success in technology and software, makes her the right person to lead us forward. Carey’s strategic vision and understanding of Extensiv’s leadership position in the market will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers. We are confident she will play a key role in driving Extensiv’s continued profitable growth.”

    About Extensiv 

    Extensiv, formerly 3PL Central, is a visionary technology leader focused on creating the future of omnichannel fulfillment. We partner with warehouse professionals and entrepreneurial brands to transform their fulfillment operations in the radically changing world of commerce and consumer expectations. Through our unrivaled network of more than 1,500 connected 3PLs and a suite of integrated, cloud-native warehouse management (WMS), order management (OMS), inventory management (IMS), and integration management software, we enable modern merchants and brands to fulfill demand anywhere with superior flexibility and scale without painful platform migrations as they grow. More than 25,000 logistics professionals and thousands of brands trust Extensiv every day to drive commerce at the pace modern consumers expect. Learn more at www.extensiv.com. 

    Media Contact
    Jill Hillen
    jhillen@extensiv.com

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  • MIL-OSI: AssetMark Launches New Program to Help Bridge Succession Planning Gap for Financial Advisors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CONCORD, Calif., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AssetMark, a leading provider of wealth management and technology solutions for financial advisors, today announced the launch of a new program for advisors, Ascent. The program is aimed at helping advisors face the challenges of succession planning by providing education and guidance throughout the entirety of their career.

    Succession planning has become an increasingly urgent issue for financial advisors as a growing number of them approach retirement, while fewer new entrants are joining the industry. According to data from Cerulli, 72% of new advisors leave the profession shortly after entering, raising concerns about the sustainability of financial advisory practices. The demographic shift within the advisor population is particularly striking, with an estimated 110,000 advisors expected to retire in the next decade. In stark contrast, only 9% of advisors are under the age of 35, while 45% are 55 or older.

    In response to this challenge, AssetMark developed Ascent to support advisors at various stages of their careers. The program offers tailored training and resources designed to help them plan for succession and ensure the continuity of their businesses. The Ascent program features a range of training mediums, mentorship opportunities, and events, structured across three key stages:

    • Embark for Future Advisors: A six-month program for advisors who are new to the industry.
    • Advance for Successor Advisors: A year-long program for next-gen advisor leaders and successors.
    • Summit for Established Advisors: A four-month program for advisors who own their practice and those approaching exit.

    “AssetMark works with thousands of financial advisors who bring up succession planning time and time again as an area where they need greater support,” said Matt Matrisian, Head of Client Growth at AssetMark. “This is why we developed Ascent – to help advisors start their careers with succession planning in mind while providing guidance to more experienced advisors ready to exit their practice, ensuring a smooth process through the entire lifecycle.”

    The program’s structure makes it possible for advisors to make succession decisions that not only assure the continuity of their business but also align with their personal goals and retirement plans. The program’s training provides advisors with a variety of skills – from allowing future advisors to learn about client experiences, to coaching seasoned advisors through overcoming emotions often tied to letting go of their practice.

    “The launch of Ascent is AssetMark’s latest step in our mission to continuously enhance and grow the capabilities that we provide to today’s financial advisors,” said Michael Kim, CEO of AssetMark. “The job of an advisor continues to evolve, so naturally, their expectations of a service partner platform do too. I’m proud of how the AssetMark team continues to meet these expectations in areas that are most important and challenging to advisors, such as succession planning.”

    About AssetMark

    AssetMark operates a wealth management platform whose mission is to help financial advisors and their clients. AssetMark, together with its affiliates AssetMark Trust Company, Voyant, and Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions, serves advisors at every stage of their journey with flexible, purpose-built solutions that champion client engagement and drive efficiency. Its ecosystem of solutions equips advisors with services and capabilities to help deliver better investor outcomes by enhancing their productivity, profitability, and client satisfaction. 

    With a history going back to 1996, AssetMark has over 1,000 employees, and its platform serves over 10,700 financial advisors and over 317,000 investor households. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had over $139 billion in platform assets. AssetMark is a Registered Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.assetmark.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

    Media:
    Vesselina Davenport
    Public Relations & Communications
    vesselina.davenport@assetmark.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Overland AI Launches SPARK to Deliver Instant Vehicle Autonomy to Military Fleets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEATTLE, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Overland AI today unveiled SPARK, a comprehensive autonomy upfit that transforms any ground vehicle into a fully autonomous platform by integrating the company’s advanced OverDrive software stack with existing vehicle hardware. Designed for rapid deployment across existing military fleets, SPARK provides an immediate path to autonomy without the extended procurement timelines typically associated with new autonomous systems.

    “By integrating SPARK, the DOD and other government departments can transform their existing fleets into autonomous ground vehicles, rapidly and at scale,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and chief executive officer of Overland AI. “This immediate capability provides tactical advantages in a military theater that is changing minute over minute.”

    SPARK runs Overland’s OverDrive technology on an ultra-compact compute module that fits in most vehicles. Its perception system uses LiDAR and stereo cameras to see through darkness, dust, and storms, while tracking movement via integrated GPS, IMU, and speed encoders. The system’s modular, drive-by-wire design allows for rapid installation with minimal modifications to the host vehicle, preserving manual control capabilities when needed.

    Overland AI’s SPARK integrates complex infrastructure, including perception sensors, compute, comms, and drive-by-wire, to rapidly upfit ground vehicles with advanced autonomy powered by OverDrive, the company’s autonomy stack.

    Additionally, the modern battlefield demands vehicles that can operate in degraded environments where GPS may be denied and communication compromised. SPARK’s communications system maintains connectivity via Starlink, tactical mesh, LTE, and WiFi when possible, ensuring mission continuity even in the harshest conditions.

    “Autonomous vehicles are force multipliers that allow a single operator to control multiple vehicles, all while out of harm’s way. Our troops deserve access to this technology in a matter of days, not years,” said Greg Okopal, chief operating officer of Overland AI.

    To learn more about SPARK and see open roles, visit Overland AI’s website.

    About Overland AI

    Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is powering ground operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver advanced autonomy for unit commanders. Hazardous missions in austere and electronically denied environments demand that this technology is reliable and resilient. Overland AI’s SPARK autonomy upfit and OverDrive stack enable ground vehicles to navigate off-road without GPS or direct operator control, while its OverWatch C2 provides commanders with precisely coordinated capabilities that are vital for complex missions to succeed. Overland AI is developing these capabilities and putting them into the hands of tactical operators today.

    Media Contact

    Cameron Langford

    cameron@1stprinciples.io

    First Principles Communications

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Hosts First-Ever Ramadan Iftar Night in Dubai for MENA Community, Raising Funds for 100,000 Meals

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, hosted a Ramadan Iftar night, gathering blockchain pioneers, crypto investors, and industry experts for an evening of networking, collaboration, and reflection. The event highlighted the spirit of Ramadan while aligning with Bitget’s broader initiative to donate 100,000 meals to vulnerable communities. The event is co-hosted with Cypher Capital and IO.net.

    The Iftar night provided a platform for meaningful dialogue among attendees, who broke their fast together in a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Discussions centered on blockchain innovation, market trends, and opportunities for collective growth, showing the blockchain industry’s potential to drive social impact.

    Bitget initially pledged 10,000 meals, and extended donation matches to all donations, a dollar for a dollar to double the efforts of the community. With the generous support, the gathering reflected the essence of Ramadan, emphasizing compassion, reflection, and collective growth. Guests enjoyed a traditional Iftar meal while exploring collaborative opportunities and discussing the future of blockchain technology. By fostering connections among blockchain enthusiasts, Bitget aimed to highlight the importance of community-driven initiatives in advancing innovation and inclusivity within the crypto ecosystem.

    The Iftar night event aligns with Bitget’s 100,000-meal donation initiative. Attendees contributed through donations, with Bitget matching each dollar raised.

    “Ramadan is a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving back. By bringing together leaders, investors and experts from the blockchain space and supporting those in need through our meal donation program, we aim to embody the values of compassion and unity,” said Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget. “We’re committed to doing our part, and we’ll keep pushing to help as many people as we can—not just during Ramadan, but every chance we get.”

    The 100,000-meal initiative targets vulnerable communities in regions facing significant challenges, aiming to alleviate hunger during the holy month. To achieve the fundraising target, Bitget has introduced initiatives encouraging participation from users, VIP clients, and influencer partners. Exclusive auctions featuring memorabilia from partnerships with La Liga also go towards the fundraiser.

    Bitget’s Ramadan Iftar Night celebrated cultural traditions and promoted popularization of technology and humanitarian efforts. In a total so far, Bitget has raised 42604 meals aiming to surpass 100,000 anticipating auction results and events upcoming in Jakarta and Malaysia. The blockchain industry continues to evolve, Bitget remains steadfast in its pledge to empower communities, drive innovation, and create lasting positive impact.

    Media partners: Bitcoinist | Blockchain Reporter | Bitcoin.com | Coinedition | Coingape | Crypto news | Crypto Daily | Cryptopolitan | Cryptorank | Mpost | NewsBTC | UAE news 247

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Showcases the Future of AI-Powered Connected Living at ‘World of Samsung’ 2025

    Source: Samsung

    LONDON, U.K. – 18 March 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a pioneer for connected device experiences, hosts ‘World of Samsung’ from this Tuesday, 18th March, in Frankfurt, Germany. The event spotlights Samsung’s latest AI-powered innovations across televisions, audio, smart home, digital appliances, gaming, and mobile, showcasing how AI is transforming technology into a seamless extension of everyday life.
     

    [Left to Right – Charlie Bae, Director of Product Business Management (TV and AV), Diana Diefenbach, Senior Manager of Technical Product for DA, Stephanie Chosen, Brand and Product Marketing for MX, Benjamin Braun, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Europe]
     
    “At Samsung, we’re committed to making all the devices you use smarter and more connected” said Benjamin Braun, Samsung Europe’s Chief Marketing Officer. “World of Samsung is not just about showcasing products – it’s about demonstrating how AI can make daily life better. Whether it’s Vision AI[1] optimising your TV settings for the best viewing or sound experience, or AI-powered mobile and home appliances that adapt to your habits, we’re showing how technology can feel more personal and tangible than ever before.”
     
    Bringing together media and partners, World of Samsung offers a hands-on experience with the latest AI innovations – showing that the connected home of the future is no longer a concept, but a reality. From entertainment and productivity to effortless daily convenience, Samsung is redefining how people interact with technology in ways that are both meaningful and tailored to their unique lifestyles.
     
    Transforming Home Entertainment
    For 19 consecutive years, Samsung has been the world’s number one selling TV brand[2], continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver exceptional picture quality and cutting-edge AI capabilities. Additionally, for the past 11 years, Samsung has also been the number one selling brand for sound bars[3], ensuring an immersive audio experience that complements its industry-leading displays. Samsung believes that every viewer deserves a screen tailored to their space and lifestyle. That’s why, in 2025, Samsung is offering cinema-quality viewing across a range of screen sizes – from 24 inches all the way up to an expansive 115 inches – without compromise.
     
    Samsung’s 2025 TV line-up introduces the next evolution of AI-powered picture and sound. The latest Neo QLED, OLED, and QLED models, including The Frame and The Frame Pro, integrate advanced AI technologies to redefine the way we experience content. For example, AI Picture Optimiser enhances every frame in real time, using deep learning to intelligently adjust brightness, contrast, and colour for a more lifelike viewing experience.
     
    Meanwhile, Colour Booster Pro, powered by Samsung’s real Quantum Dot technology, expands the colour volume for richer, more vibrant visuals. As a leader in display innovation, Samsung’s Quantum Dot technology utilises ultra-fine semiconductor particles to achieve unbeatable colour accuracy and brightness. Since pioneering no-cadmium Quantum Dots in 2015, Samsung has continued to lead the industry, delivering stunning, true-to-life visuals across its QLED and QD-OLED displays, enhanced by Samsung’s use of indium-based Quantum Dots for exceptional colour purity.
     
    For art lovers, Samsung showcases its biggest Art Store ever, with over 3,000 pieces from 70 world-renowned museums and institutions, now available across all 2025 microLED, Neo QLED and QLED models. Strengthening its commitment to digital art, Samsung is also expanding its partnership with Art Basel, bringing museum-quality artwork directly into customers’ homes. Plus, with Q-Symphony, users can enjoy an immersive audiovisual experience, seamlessly connecting up to three devices with their TV to produce cinematic sound.
     
    Beyond stunning visuals, Samsung is making sure its TVs stay smart and secure for years to come, with 7 years of One UI Tizen updates, backed by Samsung Knox Matrix, ensuring a future-proof and protected entertainment experience.
     
    Samsung is redefining gaming with AI-driven innovations, from AI Auto Game Mode, which optimises visuals and response times for competitive play, to Samsung Gaming Hub, offering seamless access to top cloud gaming services. Coming soon to Europe, the Odyssey OLED G8, the world’s first 27” 4K OLED gaming monitor, delivers ultra-high 166 PPI density and a 240Hz refresh rate for stunning detail and smooth gameplay. Also launching soon, the 49″ Dual QHD Odyssey G9 boasts an impressive 1ms response time and 1000R curved screen for a more immersive experience.
     

     
    AI Home: Smarter Living, Seamlessly Connected
    World of Samsung also showcases how Samsung is bringing AI-powered intelligence to the heart of the home with its latest Bespoke AI appliances and SmartThings connectivity. With SmartThings as the backbone of this ecosystem, Samsung continues to enhance AI Energy Mode[4], helping users reduce electricity costs by charging your Jet Bot AI during non-peak hours or washing a smaller load in cooler temperatures while automating everyday household tasks. Whether optimising energy consumption, providing real-time home insights, or enhancing daily routines, Samsung’s AI-powered solutions are redefining what’s possible in the connected home.
     

     
    Age of Accelerated Mobile Experiences
    At World of Samsung, the Galaxy S25 series takes centre stage, marking a new era of AI-powered mobile experiences. With Galaxy AI, Samsung is making everyday tasks faster, smarter, and more intuitive, whether through Live Translate[5], which enables seamless real-time call translations, or Generative Edit[6] and Drawing Assist[7], which bring AI-driven creativity to photo editing. Additionally, the Now Bar[8] keeps users effortlessly informed with real-time updates on messages, calendar events, and more, directly from the lock screen.
     
    Also showcased is the Galaxy Book5 series, bringing next-level AI computing with AI Select and Samsung Studio, making image, video, and document editing more efficient than ever. Samsung’s mobile innovations go beyond individual devices, integrating seamlessly into the AI-powered ecosystem. With SmartThings Home Insight, users can monitor everything from their pet’s well-being via JetBot to their home’s energy consumption, all from their Galaxy device.
     
    For more information on Samsung’s full range of AI-enhanced products, visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/
     

     
    [1] Available features may vary by model.
    [2] Samsung TV has been ranked No.1 selling TV Brand for 19 consecutive years by Omdia- Samsung Electronics Marks 19 Consecutive Years as the Global TV Market Leader – Samsung Newsroom U.K.
    [3] Samsung has been ranked No.1 selling soundbar brand for 11 consecutive years by FutureSource Consulting- Samsung Soundbar Tops Global Sales for 11th Consecutive Year – Samsung Newsroom U.K.
    [4] Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.
    [5] Live Translate requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Live Translate is only available on the pre-installed Samsung Phone app. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
    [6] Generative Edit feature for Photo Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit may result in a resized photo. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
    [7] Drawing assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
    [8] Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Why has the Gaza ceasefire collapsed? Why has the US launched aistrikes in Yemen? Middle East expert Q&A

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

    For the past few weeks, the world’s attention has been focused on the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine and the diplomatic manoeuvrings that has entailed. But while Donald Trump has been focusing on negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, the ceasefire deal in Gaza he had a hand in getting over the line appears to have fallen apart.

    After negotiations with Hamas broke down, Israel cut off all humanitarian aid to Gaza at the beginning of March, then cut off power, and overnight on March 17 launched massive airstrikes across the Strip, killing more than 400 people.

    Meanwhile, the US has responded to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea with massive airstrikes against the Iran-back Houthi rebels. This has been widely interpreted as a message to Iran’s leaders from Trump, who is putting pressure on the Iranian government to negotiate a new nuclear deal to replace the one struck in 2013 which was rejected by the US president in 2018.

    Scott Lucas, a Middle East expert at University College Dublin, addresses some of the key issues involved.

    Do the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza mean the ceasefire deal is officially dead?

    Yes. This is the end of the two-month ceasefire that paused Israel’s open-ended war on Gaza. The six-week phase one of the ceasefire officially ended on March 1, after some hostages held by Hamas were exchanged for some Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.

    There never was a possibility of a phase two. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing pressure from hard-right groups inside and close to his government and still vowing to destroy Hamas, was never going to accept a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas remaining in the Strip. Hamas was never going to accept eviction – and there was no prospect of agreement on a successor Palestinian government for Gaza.

    So Netanyahu, also being pressed by families of the remaining 59 hostages, sought an extension of phase one with the return of all those dead or alive. Hamas, whose last leverage is retaining those hostages, demanded a phase two.

    Israel cut off humanitarian assistance earlier this month. Returning to the aerial assault was the next step. The renewal of ground attacks will be next.



    Read more:
    Gaza ceasefire deal looks doomed as Israel blockades Strip and bars entry of humanitarian aid

    What is Israel’s long-term plan for Gaza?

    There is no long-term plan at the moment. Netanyahu needs a short-term return of the hostages to escape his political bind, not to mention his ongoing bribery trial.

    Israel’s hard right – and Donald Trump – may envisage a depopulated Gaza under Israeli military rule. But all such ambitions will be suspended as the death and destruction continues.

    What has been overshadowed is the possibility of a long-term plan in the West Bank, where Israel has been stepping up military operations and violence is escalating. As the world watches Gaza, the Israelis may seek to expand and consolidate their de facto rule through settlements in a programme which will be tantamount to annexation.

    Donald Trump saw the Gaza ceasefire as his deal. How will he react to Netanyahu breaking it?

    Trump was happy to grab the immediate, self-proclaimed glory of “peacemaker” for phase one.

    Since there was no possibility of being a peacemaker for a phase two, Trump set this aside for the fantasy of Trump Gaza and his golden statue on the “Riviera of the Middle East”.

    Now he will be content to blame and bash Hamas.

    Meanwhile the US has been attacking the Houthis in Yemen. What is Trump’s strategy here?

    The airstrikes are, in part at least, Trump speaking to the American public. He poses as a “peacemaker” at times, but he enjoys playing the tough guy. And, at a time when economic issues and Musk-inflicted chaos may dent his approval rating, he could rally support with the bombing.

    At the same time, Trump has carried out his standard ploy with Iran’s leaders: give me a photo opportunity for the “art of the deal” or I’ll “rain hell on you”.

    A direct strike on Tehran would unleash repercussions throughout the Middle East. Even though Iran has been weakened in the past year, it still has the capability to strike Americans in the region.

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    So the low-cost option is to fire on Iran’s ally in Yemen. Some officials in the Trump administration will favour this as a way of putting pressure on the Iranians ahead of any potential talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Others will see this as part of backing for Israel amid the open-ended war in Gaza, and still others could endorse the step as a bolstering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE. And there is always the argument that the strikes could deter Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

    The Iranian response has been fairly muted. Why is that?

    Iran’s leadership is embroiled in a combination of economic, social and regional problems, perhaps the most serious situation since the mass protests after the disputed 2009 presidential election.

    Tehran’s projection of power has been shaken by the fall of its ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the decimation of Hezbollah in Lebanon last year, and an eroding position in Iraq, where Iran’s influence over the government of prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is looking increasingly tenuous.

    The economy is in a parlous state. In early 2018, the exchange rate was 45,000 Iranian rial to the dollar. Now it is approaching 1 million to the dollar.

    Inflation is officially at 36%, but is far higher in reality, particularly for food and other essentials. Unemployment is rising and infrastructure is crumbling. There are shortages of electricity in a country that is the world’s seventh-largest oil producer.

    Having faced the “Woman, life, freedom” protests since September 2022, the regime is caught between making accommodations to public discontent and cracking down on rights. Some political prisoners have been released, but authorities are pursuing a draconian campaign against women who dare not to wear the hijab.

    Hardliners are trying to curb the centrist government, forcing out the economy minister, Abdolnaser Hemmati, and the foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was central in the 2015 agreement that restricted Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Pursuing both that domestic campaign and confrontation abroad is a tall order.

    What does this mean for a new nuclear deal with Iran?

    Some Trump advisers may believe they can use the sledgehammer in Yemen to bludgeon Iran to the negotiating table and Trump’s photo opportunity with the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, or Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian.

    Good luck with that. Iran may be weakened, but Khamenei is not going to negotiate at the point of an American weapon. Responding to news of a Trump letter to Tehran that threatened, “There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal,” last week Khamenei dismissed the idea of talking with the Trump administration.

    He said: “When we know they won’t honour it, what’s the point of negotiating? Therefore, the invitation to negotiate … is a deception of public opinion.”

    Recent history is instructive. In 2013, Khamenei finally relented to nuclear deal talks when told by the then president, Hassan Rouhani, of an imminent economic collapse if Iran held out. More than five years later, however, the Iranian leadership was prepared to withstand Trump’s “maximum pressure” and withdrawal from the nuclear agreement.

    Iran’s idea for talks was based on a cautious process beginning with confidence-building measures on both sides. But a US approach predicated on bombing and bluster has effectively sidelined that.

    Scott Lucas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Why has the Gaza ceasefire collapsed? Why has the US launched aistrikes in Yemen? Middle East expert Q&A – https://theconversation.com/why-has-the-gaza-ceasefire-collapsed-why-has-the-us-launched-aistrikes-in-yemen-middle-east-expert-qanda-252532

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  • MIL-OSI Global: British Rail wasn’t all bad. Sixty years after the brand launched we should remember its marketing successes

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Lewis Smith, Lecturer in Marketing, Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London

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    In 2025 Britain is marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Many will be quick to celebrate the legacy of steam engines and the old red lion railway logo, but there’s one bit of Britain’s railway that perhaps doesn’t get enough praise – British Rail. Abbreviated to BR, the brand is 60 this year.

    BR officially began trading in 1965 and ended with the privatisation of the railways in 1997. But despite the brand coming to the end of the line, many of its iconic elements remain on the railways today. These include the “double arrow” logo, the font known as Rail Alphabet and a whole palette of colours and styles.

    State-owned Great British Railways, which is replacing Network Rail as the operator of most of Britain’s rail infrastructure as well as taking over the privatised franchise system, will unveil a logo in May. This may well incorporate the double arrow. The messaging is about the hope of “restoring pride” in Britain’s rail network.

    BR as an organisation, on the other hand, has an often controversial legacy. Those who remember it are quick to complain of late-running trains, high fares and a poor standard of service – including the soggy British Rail sandwich. This legacy is often politicised. One could equally argue that it was a cutting-edge business that served the people in times of dire economic crises, with recessions in the 1970s and 80s as well as the decline in manufacturing that led to widespread unemployment.

    The railways were nationalised under the 1947 Transport Act and managed by “British Railways”. Back in the 1950s, the railway had a poor reputation. As one survey respondent described, the railway was a “big, monolithic institution, not at all concerned with the welfare of the individual”.

    Trains were often late and dirty, the result of a lack of investment combined with the dying days of the steam era. Coupled to this, British Railways was hesitant about outside intervention, whether from managers, government officials or even passengers. Efforts to improve the railway began with the 1955 modernisation plan, which made a number of strategic recommendations. But by 1960 it had failed to deliver any financial benefits.

    For all nationalised industries in Britain, the 1960s were different. With the release of a government white paper in 1961, all the state-owned industries including gas, electricity and airways were set financial targets.

    One of the outcomes of this for the railways was Dr Richard Beeching’s Reshaping of British Railways plan published in 1963. It included a number of changes, including slashing the number of unprofitable routes.

    My recent research has examined BR marketing in the 1960s and 1970s, and found that this period represented one of great change in the history of marketing the railways.

    This included the introduction of the “British Rail” brand, with the publication of a corporate identity manual in July 1965. This represented management slowly opening up to recruit marketing and PR experts from the private sector, including from consumer giants like L’Oréal.

    Compared to other operators in Europe, BR received one of the lowest government subsidies. Over its operational life, BR fought hard to innovate in the market with the support and resources it had.

    It used new methods to locate and identify consumers, targeted advertising and services, and teamed up with private-sector giants like Kellogg’s and Persil with offers for discounted tickets. It also created new pricing structures, including Awaydays, Weekend Returns and Railcards.

    A fierce competitor

    As a nationalised railway, it might be easy to assume that BR had a monopoly and therefore did not have to compete. But this couldn’t be further from the reality. The car business was booming, with cheaper, more reliable models on offer. And, thanks to government infrastructure policy, more roads, car parks and fuel stations were being built.

    Other domestic transport like coaches (the National Bus Company was formed in 1968) applied constant pressure. And British Airways launched its domestic “shuttle” services between London and other UK cities in 1975, promising passengers they could just “turn up and go” without the need to book.

    This also marked a point at which marketing experts shifted their focus from places to people, identifying not only who wanted to travel but why. This included focusing on specific market segments by gender.

    In the 1970s, BR’s InterCity launched a TV campaign with the slogan “Travel Inter-City Like the Men Do”, which focused efforts on middle-aged women looking to travel to get away from their domestic duties.

    Rail travel could be a feminist issue too.

    Similarly, messaging for business travellers tightened. Before the 1960s, business travel was about luxury. Now it was about economic efficiency, where businessmen could work, eat and sleep on the train in advance of their meetings (none of which you could do if you were driving to a meeting).

    In the 1980s, before his horrifying crimes came to light, BR brought in TV star Jimmy Savile as the face of rail travel. Although hard to believe today, given what the public now knows about Savile, it was a coup at the time because of his media and business profile.

    But today, the railways are at a turning point. The government’s plans to nationalise railway franchises has prompted excitement from organisations like passenger group Bring Back British Rail.

    Let’s be clear: nationalisation on its own is not a silver bullet, though the BR case shows that it should be possible to have a nationalised industry that can serve the public interest and compete within the wider economy. Crucially, BR was an innovative marketer. What follows next should endeavour to be the same.

    Lewis Smith does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. British Rail wasn’t all bad. Sixty years after the brand launched we should remember its marketing successes – https://theconversation.com/british-rail-wasnt-all-bad-sixty-years-after-the-brand-launched-we-should-remember-its-marketing-successes-251759

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  • MIL-OSI Global: The UK has closed its flagship sustainable farming scheme, choosing short-term cuts over long-term security

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Emma Burnett, Honorary Research Associate, TABLE, University of Oxford

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    The UK government’s decision to abruptly close all applications for its flagship nature-friendly farming scheme has shocked many of the country’s farmers and environmentalists.

    The sustainable farming incentive (SFI) is one of a series of schemes which pays farmers in England to nurture the soil and wildlife and improve water quality. It is far from perfect.

    People have criticised its complexity and lack of clarity, its financial viability or its impact on how farms operate and how this would change the balance between producing food and reaching environmental goals.

    It’s too early to tell if these critics were correct, but the SFI certainly provided some stability for British farmers after EU farm subsidies ended post-Brexit. It seemed poised to make some positive impact.

    The government says a revised version will be announced in the coming months, but it will be hard to regain the trust of farmers. The decision to close the scheme for now throws a stark light on a broader issue: the tendency to prioritise immediate financial needs over the long-term health of both the farming sector and the environment.

    This is a classic example of what economists call “future discounting”, and it’s a dangerous game to play when it comes to vital services.

    Essentially, future discounting means we value things more in the present than we do in the future. If you are promised £100 today, or £110 in two months, which would you take? Sometimes there’s no right or wrong answer – do what you think is right for you with that £100. But sometimes… well, sometimes there is a right answer.

    The value of now, the value of the future

    The SFI scheme offers vital support for sustainable practices that, while crucial, often require upfront investment. This includes cover cropping, for example, where a crop is grown simply to cover a field rather than to be harvested.

    Cover cropping can help rejuvenate soils and is good for insects, but there are costs attached to purchasing the seeds, sowing them, and missing out on income by not growing a commodity crop.

    Other investment examples might involve creating grassland or ponds and ditches to hold back rainwater and prevent floods. These things have an immediate impact on farm output and activities, but with an eye to longer-term benefit.

    Investment in soil health might lower yields in the short run, but should pay off in the long run.
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    The sudden closure of the scheme creates an immediate financial vacuum for those who missed the (unannounced) window. Thankfully, farmers with existing agreements will continue within the scheme, and applications that had been submitted prior to the sudden closure will still be assessed.

    However, even for those who are currently enrolled, this about-face instils fear that support will be withdrawn in the years to come – long before something like an expanded woodland has come to fruition.

    The government says that it has run out of money for the current budget cycle. Rather than celebrating the fact that so many farmers want to be involved, want to do adopt better farming practices and act as custodians of nature, it instead panicked and shut people out.

    Too much demand for a nature-friendly future, not enough cold hard cash. And now we can see how the discounting works – the perceived urgency of cashflow today overshadows the long-term benefits of healthy soil, thriving biodiversity, and a resilient ecosystem.

    There are specific actions that SFIs are meant to support, including soil health, water quality, biodiversity and pest management. Each of these requires investment to manage, and to rectify when things go wrong (see the huge fines for water companies).

    For example, it is easier to address issues of water quality by supporting better land use – reduced agri-chemicals, more grassland, tree cover, and so on – than to treat poor water quality downstream.

    But farmers operate both within tight financial margins and on long time-scales. They need security of income to plan land use, including whether they can afford to implement alternative strategies. But they do want to. That’s why there’s been so much demand for SFIs.

    A false economy

    Sympathy could be rustled up for the government, trying to manage complex budgets in a complicated time. But it has made one misstep after another in relation to both food and farming (farmer protests over inheritance tax, for instance) and the environment (such as the planned Heathrow airport expansion)).

    So while immediate fiscal prudence is important, ignoring the long-term consequences of environmental degradation is a false economy. We have a responsibility to value the future as much as the present. Failing to do so will have serious consequences for our environment, our food security, and the well-being of future generations.

    Rather than discounting futures, we should be doing the opposite – negative futures discounting. It sounds upside-down, but it boils down to this: we should value the future more, not less.

    In particular, we should be focused on nurturing good farming and environmental protection. These should take centre stage as mission critical things that we need, and not just for now, but always.

    The sustainable farming incentive shutdown is another chance to reflect on the fact that farming and environmental sustainability are not luxuries, but necessities. We cannot afford to continually discount the future, sacrificing the future of farming and the environment for the sake of short-term finance. It’s time to re-evaluate our priorities.

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    Emma Burnett has previously received funding from sankalpa. She also works as a sustainability researcher for a whisky company.

    – ref. The UK has closed its flagship sustainable farming scheme, choosing short-term cuts over long-term security – https://theconversation.com/the-uk-has-closed-its-flagship-sustainable-farming-scheme-choosing-short-term-cuts-over-long-term-security-252326

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  • MIL-OSI Global: The Winter’s Tale at The Tobacco Factory, Bristol – a marvellous production with much to say about the modern world

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jo Lindsay Walton, Principal Research Fellow in Arts, Climate and Technology, University of Sussex

    The first half rips your heart out. The second attempts, tenderly, to put it back again. This is The Winter’s Tale, currently being performed at The Tobacco Factory, Bristol.

    In Shakespeare’s tragicomedy, King Leontes of Sicilia, in a fit of jealous paranoia, falsely accuses his wife Queen Hermione of adultery with their friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia. Quickfire catastrophe unfolds.

    Before you know it, the couple’s newborn daughter, Perdita, has been abandoned on a Bohemian hillside, left to the mercy of wolves and ravens. Sixteen years later, raised by the mercy of Bohemian shepherds instead, Perdita falls in love with Polixenes’ son. There are disguises. There are japes. And, astonishingly, there is reconciliation.

    It’s a marvellous production, directed by Heidi Vaughan, and it marks a welcome return of Shakespeare to The Tobacco Factory after a hiatus. With a cast drawn from Bristol’s deep talent pool, the connections on stage feel secure, energetic, and richly nuanced.

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    Hermione and Paulina are two of Shakespeare’s most intriguing roles for women, and Alice Barclay and Rose Wardlow do them justice. Barclay is stunning as the stunned Hermione, while Wardlow brings layers of vulnerability and sarkiness to Paulina’s righteous fury. Many of the smaller and medium roles shine. Amy Loughton (Perdita’s shepherdess mum) and Bill Ward (Polixenes) find organic situational comedy in moments that could easily have been merely functional.

    King Leontes’ tyranny, which dominates the first half, is played by Felix Hayes as a kind of psychotic episode. I’m torn. Hayes has a strong stage presence, with a whiplash switch from gentle loveliness to shuffling, brooding, whimpering monstrosity.

    It’s a spellbinding breakdown. But I was left wondering – might a less unhinged portrayal have better exposed the complicity of the court?

    The costume and set design also feel a little elusive. This ambiguity means the nature of Leontes’ authority is hard to pin down, as is the misogyny that shapes his tyranny. With androgynous-suited courtiers and soft furnishings, it’s hard to pin down the time or place, unless it’s the soft play area at Wacky Warehouse.

    The choice seems deliberate, leaning into that timeless fairytale quality. But The Winter’s Tale is specifically about time, including a particular time – now.

    What The Winter’s Tale can tell us in 2025

    The play celebrates the healing power of time, nature and the turn of the seasons. But the seasons themselves are not immune to tyranny. In other words, The Winter’s Tale is about responses to tyranny, as well as tyranny itself.

    Paulina (Wardlow) attempts to bloody well sort it out. She directly confronts both Leontes (“this most cruel usage of your queen, / not able to produce more accusation / than your own weak-hing’d fancy, something savours / of tyranny”) and the cowardly court (“such as you, /
    that creep like shadows by him, and do sigh / at each his needless heavings”).

    But how about the others? Camillo (Dorian Simpson) pragmatically scurries for the hills to bide his time. Cleomenes (Amy Loughton) musters some flustered bravery. Antigonus (Stu McLoughlin), let’s be frank, deserves to be eaten by a bear. It’s lucky there’s one handy.

    The Winter’s Tale can be tricky to stage in the round. It’s a story filled with centripetal forces – characters beg, vow, comfort, cling, smother – yet the space encourages just the opposite: centrifugal forces, outward motion, striding away, lobbing repartee over a shoulder, performers unfolding like a clockwork mechanism. The round staging comes into its own, however, in beautiful scenes of revelry, song, and dance, which are also scenes of healing.

    Someone once told me that boredom is an important part of healing. The lengthy pastoral scenes of the First Folio Winter’s Tale seem to bear that out. But for this production, Robin Belfield has given the script a tight edit, shortening many of these scenes.

    Ultimately, I’m grateful for the judicious cuts – people do, after all, need to leave the theatre eventually, and the two halves feel equally balanced.

    The Winter’s Tale proposes that real healing comes from remorse, time, and distance. It also comes from the company of those less wrapped up in the trauma. Your wounds will define you until you learn to relinquish the lead role in your own tragedy, and accept a supporting role in somebody else’s comedy.

    By the end of the play, Leontes feels remorse – but is it enough to provide healing for those he has hurt? Or is something more missing – some more explicit reckoning or reparative justice? I don’t know. The Winter’s Tale won’t resolve the question of whether healing is ever truly complete. It only asks whether we are willing to live with the weight of what cannot be undone.

    Jo Lindsay Walton does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The Winter’s Tale at The Tobacco Factory, Bristol – a marvellous production with much to say about the modern world – https://theconversation.com/the-winters-tale-at-the-tobacco-factory-bristol-a-marvellous-production-with-much-to-say-about-the-modern-world-251944

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bashneft organized a round table on the contribution of oil workers to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War

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    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, ANK Bashneft (part of Rosneft) organized a round table with the participation of historians, industry veterans and schoolchildren from the Movement of the First. The goal of the patriotic action is to preserve the historical memory of the feat of the Soviet people in the fight against the Nazi invaders.

    During the discussion, the participants talked about the labor feat of Bashkir oil workers during the Great Patriotic War. Schoolchildren were able to ask questions to veterans and historians and learn about the key role of fuel and lubricants from Bashkiria in the victory of the Red Army in the legendary battles of Stalingrad and the Kursk Bulge.

    Bashkiria was one of the most significant centers of the fuel and energy complex of the country during the war. From July 1941 to May 1942, the People’s Commissariat of the Oil Industry of the USSR was located in Ufa. During the war, new fields and deposits were discovered in the republic, and the capacity of oil refineries was significantly increased.

    In the period 1941-1945, Bashkiria accounted for 4.5% of the all-Union oil production – 5.1 million tons, as well as 6.5% of the production of aviation and automobile gasoline – 1.3 million tons. In addition, other oil products were produced in the amount of more than 1 million tons.

    During the war, Bashkir oil workers not only successfully developed the Ishimbay and Tuymazinskoye fields, but also discovered new ones. Among them were the Pokrovskoye, Kinzebulatovskoye, Salikhovskoye fields, as well as Devonian oil deposits, which allowed for a sharp increase in oil production at Bashkir fields. Bashkiria became the key center of the Volga-Ural oil province, which was called the “Second Baku”.

    Industry veterans told the young participants about the amazing labor feats of Bashkir oil workers of those years, who, in the difficult conditions of war, achieved great results and did everything in the name of the common Victory.

    Separately, during the discussion, attention was drawn to the work of women in oil fields and oil refineries in Bashkiria during the Great Patriotic War. For example, during the war, the training center of the Ufa Oil Refinery trained about 800 workers, 470 of whom were women. Shifts of 12 hours could be extended to four in a row.

    Bashkir oil workers were repeatedly awarded the Challenge Red Banner of the State Defense Committee (GKO). In 1946, the Red Banners of the GKO as a symbol of labor glory were transferred for eternal storage to the No. 1 Tuymazaneft Trust and the Ufa Oil Refinery.

    The round table paid special attention to the issues of preserving historical truth and forming spiritual and patriotic values in the younger generation. At the end of the discussion, it was decided to hold such meetings regularly.

    Reference:

    ANK Bashneft is one of the oldest enterprises in the country’s oil and gas industry, operating in the extraction and processing of oil and gas. The company’s key assets are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Oil and gas exploration and production are also carried out in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Orenburg Region, Perm Krai and the Republic of Tatarstan.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft March 18, 2025

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nerdio Secures $500 Million in Series C Investment from General Atlantic at $1 Billion+ Valuation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Chicago, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nerdio, the automated End-User Computing (EUC) platform transforming how organizations deploy and manage Microsoft cloud technologies, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement for a $500 million minority investment from General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, with participation from Lead Edge Capital and StepStone. Upon closing, the investment will quadruple Nerdio’s valuation in just two years to $1 billion+.

    Companies waste millions trying to manage complex cloud environments, relying on highly-skilled IT talent and outdated tools. This challenge has become increasingly critical as flexible work models become the norm and end-user computing requires increasing sophistication. Industry analysts project the Desktop-as-a-Service market will exceed $60 billion by 2037, growing by 18% annually, as organizations worldwide seek more efficient ways to deliver secure, high-performance digital workspaces to their employees.

    Nerdio solves this problem with a platform that simplifies Microsoft cloud management, automating both routine and complex processes while making the most of existing resources and enabling cost savings. The platform allows organizations to deliver better digital workspace experiences for employees while eliminating the complexity typically associated with cloud infrastructure—all without requiring specialized technical expertise.

    The Nerdio platform serves more than 5 million users across 15,000 customers in over 50 countries, including Chevron, Impact Networking, Kraft Heinz, ASDA, Carnival Cruise Line, Willis Towers Watson, and Penn State University.

    Nerdio’s record over the past year included:

    • Scaling profitably at over 85% year-over-year ARR growth
    • Being awarded 2024 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year
    • Influencing more than $350 million of Microsoft revenue
    • Launching 20 product releases, including new Microsoft 365 management capabilities for Nerdio Manager for MSP, broad endpoint management and application delivery enhancements, and AI infused into all products
    • Expanding its global presence with new offices in the EMEA and APAC regions

    “The workplace has fundamentally changed, with remote and hybrid models becoming standard for organizations of all sizes,” said Vadim Vladimirskiy, Co-Founder and CEO of Nerdio. “Most companies struggle with the technical complexities and costs of supporting this transformation. Nerdio’s platform turns what would be months of engineering work into automated processes that any IT team can manage. We are pleased to partner with General Atlantic on the next stage of our growth journey and believe this investment will accelerate our mission to make cloud management simple and cost-effective for every organization, regardless of their technical resources.”

    “Switching from traditional virtual desktop infrastructures to Nerdio has truly been transformative for Teleperformance,” said Garion Bown, Global Vice President of Virtualization Technologies at Teleperformance. “The challenge with traditional VDI is that you still have that legacy mindset with infrastructure. With the capabilities of the cloud, you now have the ability to essentially manage your entire infrastructure, and that’s what drove me to Nerdio. The ability to no matter where I was in the world, have a central management plane for my organization.”

    The new funding will help drive innovation and growth across several strategic areas:

    • Accelerating product innovation for the End-User Computing (EUC) market and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), including enhanced Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft 365 management solutions to simplify IT operations and boost efficiency
    • Expanding Nerdio’s global presence to serve growing international demand
    • Augmenting its engineering and customer success teams to support rapid customer growth

    “Nerdio is enabling the transition of virtualization to the cloud and is delivering immediate and measurable value to organizations struggling with cloud complexity,” said Aaron Goldman, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Technology at General Atlantic. “The team’s ability to combine technical innovation with ease of use has resulted in remarkable customer loyalty and growth.”

    Asher Hecht, Principal at General Atlantic, added, “We’re excited to support Nerdio’s vision of making advanced cloud workspace technology accessible to all organizations.”

    As part of the investment, General Atlantic will take two seats on Nerdio’s board, with Aaron Goldman and Asher Hecht representing the firm. J.P. Morgan served as exclusive financial advisor to Nerdio. With no debt, ongoing profitability, and a growing global footprint, Nerdio is well-positioned to scale while continuing to prioritize its mission—making cloud management accessible, cost-effective, and effortless for organizations of all sizes and managed service providers.

    Nerdio is hiring across all departments. For more information, visit: https://getnerdio.com/careers-nerdio/

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Montana Private Nonprofits Affected by May Storms

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Montana of the April 18, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the May 6-9, 2024, severe winter storm and flooding.

    The disaster declaration covers the counties of Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Pondera, Teton, Toole, Wheatland, as well as the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community.

    Under the declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to PNPs providing non-critical services of a governmental nature and suffered financial losses directly related to the disaster. Examples of eligible non-critical PNPs include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools and colleges.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs cause by the disaster and are available even if the PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates can be as low as 3.25% with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due, until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amount terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    Submit completed loan applications no later than April 18.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI: RegEd Expands AI Capabilities with Launch of New AI-Powered Media Transcription for Advertising Compliance Review

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Raleigh, NC, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of compliance solutions for financial services firms, today announced the launch of media transcription capabilities within its AI-powered advertising review solution. This new feature enables firms to seamlessly review multimedia content—such as videos, webinars, and podcasts—by automatically transcribing audio and video files and applying AI-enabled compliance analysis as part of a seamless, fully integrated workflow. 

    As firms increasingly leverage digital media to engage clients, regulatory expectations for compliance oversight remain stringent and continue to evolve. This latest innovation ensures that advertising review teams, as well as content submitters can quickly and efficiently assess all forms of marketing content, reducing manual effort while improving accuracy and consistency. 

    Transforming Compliance Oversight with AI-Powered Transcription 

    The new transcription capability automates the conversion of video files into text, enabling compliance teams to analyze content in the same way they would a written document. Once transcribed, the AI-driven review process scans for potential compliance risks, including: 

    • Problematic language detection – Identifying misleading claims, exaggerated or promissory statements, or other regulatory violations. 
    • Required disclosures – Ensuring that necessary disclaimers and suitability language are present. 
    • Brand and policy alignment – Verifying adherence to firm-approved messaging per company policy and regulatory expectations. 

    With this enhancement, compliance teams can eliminate time-consuming manual video reviews, accelerate approval timelines, and maintain consistency across all media formats. 

    Industry-Leading Innovation 

    “As firms expand their use of digital media, compliance teams are challenged with reviewing an increasing volume of video and audio content,” said Ethan Floyd, Chief Product Officer at RegEd. “With our AI-powered media transcription, firms can now analyze multimedia content as efficiently as written materials, reducing manual effort while ensuring full regulatory compliance. This is a game-changer for advertising compliance teams striving to keep pace with evolving marketing trends.” 

    Enhancing Efficiency in Advertising Review 

    AI-powered media transcription provides financial firms with an end-to-end compliance workflow that: 

    • Reduces review time by eliminating the need for manual transcription and video playback. 
    • Improves compliance accuracy with automated risk detection across all content formats. 
    • Enables scalability by allowing teams to process higher volumes of marketing materials with greater efficiency. 

    RegEd’s AI-powered media transcription capability is now available to clients. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit www.reged.com.  

    About RegEd 

    RegEd is the market-leading provider of RegTech enterprise solutions with relationships with more than 200 enterprise clients, including 80% of the top 25 financial services firms. 

    Established in 2000 by former regulators, the company is recognized for continuous regulatory technology innovation with solutions hallmarked by workflow-directed processes, data integration, regulatory intelligence, automated validations, business process automation and compliance dashboards. The aggregate drives the highest levels of operational efficiency and enables our clients to cost-effectively comply with regulations and continuously mitigate risk. 

    Trusted by the nation’s top financial services firms, RegEd’s proven, holistic approach to RegTech meets firms where they are on the compliance and risk management continuum, scaling as their needs evolve and amplifying the value proposition delivered to clients. For more information, please visit www.reged.com. 

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  • MIL-OSI: The recording of Šiaulių Bankas Investor Conference Webinar on Rebranding

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    During the Investor Conference Webinar Vytautas Sinius, CEO and Raimonda Gudaitė, CMO introduced new Bank’s brand and answered questions of participant afterwards.

    The recording of it can be found on Šiaulių Bankas YouTube channel here.

    Presentation and the recording of webinar are also posted on the Bank’s website https://www.sb.lt/en/investors

    Šiaulių bankas thanks all participants.

    If you would like to receive Šiaulių Bankas news for investors directly to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter.

    Additional information:

    Tomas Varenbergas

    Head of Investment Management Division

    tomas.varenbergas@sb.lt

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  • MIL-OSI: KIS Bridging Loans announces new research on “The Trump Effect”

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK , March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the 2024 US presidential election looming, the global financial landscape is bracing for potential volatility. In a newly published article, KIS Bridging Loans explores the implications of ‘The Trump Effect’ on the UK’s economy, interest rates, and investment trends. Read the full analysis here.

    Worldwide Rare Earth Deposits

    The article delves into how market fluctuations, investor sentiment, and trade policies influenced by a possible second Trump administration could affect UK businesses and borrowers. Historically, political shifts in the United States have had a ripple effect on global financial markets, and the UK is no exception.

    “Uncertainty breeds caution in the financial sector, and we’re already seeing a shift in lending patterns,” said [Spokesperson Name], a financial expert at KIS Bridging Loans. “Investors and borrowers alike are closely watching the US election, as the outcome could have significant consequences for interest rates and economic stability in the UK.”

    The in-depth analysis covers key factors such as:

    • The potential impact of Trump’s economic policies on UK trade and investment
    • Fluctuations in the stock market and how they influence UK lending conditions
    • What property investors and homebuyers should anticipate in a changing economic climate

    As financial institutions navigate these uncertain times, KIS Bridging Loans remains committed to providing insights and flexible financing solutions to help borrowers stay ahead of market shifts.

    To read the full article and stay informed on how political developments may shape the UK economy, visit https://www.kisbridgingloans.co.uk/finance-news/the-Trump-effect/.

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  • MIL-OSI: Sandoz signs landmark supply and manufacturing agreement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Sandoz signs 10-year agreement with partner Delpharm, a global pharmaceutical developer and contract manufacturer
    • Agreement will secure a reliable supply of affordable, quality sterile injectables made in Canada
    • With this decision, Sandoz solidifies its position as the #1 supplier of sterile injectables to Canadian hospitals

    BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sandoz Canada, the leader in generic and biosimilar medicines in Canada, has signed a 10-year, long-term supply agreement with its partner Delpharm, a global pharmaceutical developer and contract manufacturer. This partnership, along with financial backing from the Government of Canada, will allow Delpharm to carry out its modernization plan for its Boucherville plant.

    Michel Robidoux, President and General Manager of Sandoz Canada, said: “Almost every minor or major surgery in the country is performed with at least one Sandoz medicine that is manufactured in Boucherville. This is how we are continuing our Purpose of pioneering access for Canadian patients.”

    After Delpharm bought the Boucherville plant in 2022, Sandoz signed an exclusive partnership with the company to maintain its supply of sterile injectables for Canadian hospitals.

    The Boucherville plant is considered to be essential to the Canadian hospital network as it produces an essential range of molecules used in various surgical procedures and intensive care units. In addition, the site is responsible for producing 20 of Canada’s top 100 molecules, and has the country’s largest manufacturing capacity for injectable narcotics.

    The project mainly involves renewing and refurbishing production equipment and the laboratory to create a state-of-the-art plant. Over the next few years, the plan will be carried out in several phases so as not to compromise supply. This modernization will not only ensure continuity in meeting the highest quality standards, but also maintain cutting-edge local production of sterile injectables commercialized by Sandoz Canada.

    Disclaimer
    This Media Release contains forward-looking statements, which offer no guarantee with regard to future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance at the time the statements are made. They are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not confined to, future global economic conditions, exchange rates, legal provisions, market conditions, activities by competitors and other factors outside of the control of Sandoz. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecasted or expected. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and Sandoz undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    About Sandoz Canada
    As a Canadian leader in off-patent medicines, Sandoz Canada has a product portfolio that includes over 700 generics and biosimilars spanning multiple therapeutic areas, such as anti-infective, cardiovascular, central nervous system, immunology and oncology. In 2024, 56 million Sandoz prescriptions were issued in Canada (source: IQVIA Compuscript TRx). Sandoz Canada employs 300 people across the country and at its head office in Boucherville, Quebec. It is a trusted partner for pharmacists, physicians and hospitals for quality medicine and outstanding customer service and is committed to ensuring a reliable supply. For more information about Sandoz Canada, visit www.sandoz.ca.

    About Sandoz AG
    Sandoz (SIX: SDZ; OTCQX: SDZNY) is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a growth strategy driven by its Purpose: Pioneering access for patients. 20,000 people of more than 100 nationalities work together to bring Sandoz medicines to some 800 million patients worldwide, generating substantial global healthcare savings and an even larger social impact. Its leading portfolio of more than 1,500 products addresses diseases from common colds to cancer. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Sandoz traces its heritage back to the year 1886. Its history of breakthroughs includes Calcium Sandoz in 1929, the world’s first oral penicillin in 1951, and the world’s first biosimilar in 2006. In 2022, Sandoz sales achieved USD 9.6 billion.

    Media relations contact    
    Sophie Levasseur
    Manager, Corporate Communications
    sophie-1.levasseur@sandoz.com
    (+1) 263-788-3835    		    
    Follow Sandoz on social media  
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sandozcanada

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/46860583-a539-4025-a530-29a72250b652

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  • MIL-OSI: New Vulnerability in GitHub Copilot and Cursor: How Hackers Can Weaponize Code Agents Through Compromised Rule Files

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEL AVIV, Israel, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pillar Security, a pioneering company in AI security, discovered a significant vulnerability affecting GitHub Copilot and Cursor – the world’s leading AI-powered code editors.

    This new attack vector, dubbed the “Rule Files Backdoor,” allows attackers to covertly manipulate these trusted AI platforms into generating malicious code that appears legitimate to developers.

    This newly discovered attack vector exploits hidden configuration mechanisms within these tools, enabling attackers to inject malicious code suggestions that blend seamlessly into legitimate AI-generated recommendations and bypass human scrutiny and conventional security checks.

    Unlike traditional code injection attacks that target specific vulnerabilities, “Rule Files Backdoor” represents a significant risk by weaponizing the AI itself as an attack vector, effectively turning the developer’s most trusted assistant into an unwitting accomplice.

    “This new attack vector demonstrates that rule files can instruct AI assistants to subtly modify generated code in ways that introduce security vulnerabilities while appearing completely legitimate to developers,” said Ziv Karliner, CTO & Co-Founder of Pillar Security. “Developers have no reason to suspect their AI assistant is compromised, as the malicious code blends seamlessly with legitimate suggestions. This represents a fundamental shift in how we must think about supply chain security.”

    Key Findings and Implications:

    • Widespread Industry Exposure: The vulnerability affects Cursor and GitHub Copilot, which collectively serve millions of developers and are integrated into countless enterprise development workflows worldwide.
    • Minimal Attack Requirements: Execution requires no special privileges, administrative access, or sophisticated tools–attackers need only manipulate configuration files within targeted repositories.
    • Undetectable Infiltration: Malicious code suggestions blend seamlessly with legitimate AI-generated code, bypassing both manual code reviews and automated security scanning tools.
    • Data Exfiltration Capabilities: Well-crafted malicious rules can direct AI tools to add code that leaks sensitive information while appearing legitimate, including environment variables, database credentials, API keys, and user data–all under the guise of “following best practices.”
    • Long-Term Persistence & Supply Chain Risk: Once a compromised rule file is incorporated into a project repository, it affects all future code generation, with poisoned rules often surviving project forking, creating vectors for supply chain attacks that affect downstream dependencies.

    Who is Affected?
    A 2024 GitHub survey found that nearly all enterprise developers (97%) are using Generative AI coding tools. According to Pillar, because these rule files are shared and reused across multiple projects, one compromised file can lead to widespread vulnerabilities. The research identified several propagation vectors:

    1. Developer Forums and Communities: Malicious actors sharing “helpful” rule files that unwitting developers incorporate
    2. Open-Source Contributions: Pull requests to popular repositories that include poisoned rule files
    3. Project Templates: Starter kits containing poisoned rules that spread to new projects
    4. Corporate Knowledge Bases: Internal rule repositories that, once compromised, affect all company projects

    Mitigation

    To mitigate this risk, we recommend the following technical countermeasures:

    1. Audit Existing Rules: Review all rule files in your repositories for potential malicious instructions, focusing on invisible Unicode characters and unusual formatting
    2. Implement Validation Processes: Establish review procedures specifically for AI configuration files, treating them with the same scrutiny as executable code
    3. Deploy Detection Tools: Implement tools that can identify suspicious patterns in rule files and monitor AI-generated code for indicators of compromise
    4. Review AI-Generated Code: Pay special attention to unexpected additions like external resource references, unusual imports, or complex expressions

    Following responsible disclosure practices, Pillar alerted both Cursor (February 26) and GitHub (March 12), who responded that users bear responsibility for reviewing AI-generated code suggestions.

    “Given the growing reliance on AI coding assistants within development workflows, we believe it’s essential to raise public awareness about potential security implications. We have reached an era where AI coding assistants must be regarded as critical infrastructure,” said Karliner.

    Link to the full report: www.pillar.security/blog/new-vulnerability-in-github-copilot-and-cursor-how-hackers-can-weaponize-code-agents

    About Pillar Security

    Pillar is a unified, end-to-end AI security platform that accelerates AI initiatives by establishing robust security foundations across the entire AI lifecycle. By embedding security from development through runtime, Pillar enables organizations to ship AI-powered applications and agents with confidence while managing critical business risks.

    The platform’s comprehensive capabilities—including AI fingerprinting, asset inventory, and deep integration with development and data platforms—create a secure foundation that prevents data breaches and ensures compliance. Through tailored adversarial AI testing and adaptive guardrails aligned with industry standards, Pillar removes security bottlenecks, allowing teams to innovate and deploy AI faster without compromising on security.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: EV battery recycling becomes critical area for ongoing investments in automotive industry, says GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    EV battery recycling becomes critical area for ongoing investments in automotive industry, says GlobalData

    Posted in Automotive

    As the automotive industry accelerates its transition towards electric vehicles (EVs), the focus on sustainable practices has never been more critical. Central to this evolution is the lifecycle management of EV batteries, which poses both opportunities and challenges.  As the future of the automotive industry is undoubtedly intertwined with the success of battery recycling, it has become a critical area for ongoing investment and development, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    The rising adoption of EVs has significantly increased the demand for efficient battery recycling processes. As EV batteries reach the end of their lifecycle, the automotive industry faces the critical challenge of managing their disposal. Current recycling methods, including hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, and direct recycling, are being explored to recover valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese. Among these, hydrometallurgical recycling has emerged as the most effective method, demonstrating a notable positive environmental impact.

    Madhuchhanda Palit, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The automotive sector is increasingly embracing circular economy practices, focusing on reusing and recycling materials to minimize waste. This transition not only benefits the environment but also presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the growing market for recycled battery materials. Patent analytics indicate a surge in research and development aimed at improving recycling efficiency and reducing costs. Companies are investing in innovative technologies that enhance recovery rates while lowering the carbon footprint associated with recycling processes.”

    Regulatory frameworks are undergoing significant evolution, as governments across the globe implement increasingly stringent guidelines concerning battery disposal and recycling. For instance, the European Union’s Battery Law mandates that by 2030, recycling processes must achieve recovery rates of 95% for cobalt, copper, lead, and nickel, and 70% for lithium. In the US, various states are progressively adopting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies, which will hold automakers accountable for the recycling of all batteries. This regulatory momentum is anticipated to drive investments in recycling technologies and infrastructure, thereby promoting a more sustainable automotive ecosystem.

    Palit concludes: “In conclusion, the journey towards a sustainable future for EVs hinges on the effective management of battery lifecycles. As the automotive industry embraces recycling as a core component of its strategy, the potential for growth and innovation is significant.

    “While challenges remain, the advancements in recycling technologies and the increasing emphasis on sustainability present a promising outlook for the automotive market. As stakeholders navigate this evolving landscape, the commitment to sustainable practices will not only mitigate environmental hazards but also drive market growth in the years to come.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: GlobalData highlights disease prevention with World Oral Health Day

    Source: GlobalData

    GlobalData highlights disease prevention with World Oral Health Day

    Posted in Medical Devices

    March 20 marks World Oral Health Day, an important global event aiming to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and its impact on overall well-being. Led by the FDI World Dental Federation, the annual observance encourages individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to act towards improving oral hygiene. Better oral hygiene can help reduce the burden of dental diseases worldwide, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    Oral health plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, yet it is often overlooked. Poor oral hygiene can lead to various dental issues, such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss. However, the consequences extend beyond the mouth. Research has established strong links between oral health and systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and even adverse pregnancy outcomes.

    Alexandra Murdoch, Senior Medical Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The theme for World Oral Health Day 2024, ‘A Happy Mouth, A Happy Body,’ underscores the connection between a healthy smile and overall well-being. Through global campaigns, educational initiatives, and community outreach, the day emphasizes the need for proper oral care, access to dental services, and policies that support good oral health habits.”

    Neglecting oral health can have serious implications, not only for the teeth and gums but also for overall health. Some of the diseases and conditions linked to poor oral hygiene include oral cancer, which affects the lips, tongue, cheeks, and throat, often linked to risk factors like tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and HPV infection. Poor oral hygiene can also be linked to diabetes complications, as those with diabetes are more prone to gum disease due to weakened immunity and poor blood sugar control.

    One of the most common diseases associated with poor oral health is periodontal disease or gum disease. Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults, beginning with gingivitis and potentially progressing to periodontitis, leading to bone and tissue damage.

    According to GlobalData, over 280,000 people in the US were diagnosed with periodontitis in 2024. Of these cases, 27.9% of patients needed dental implants.

    Murdoch continues: “World Oral Health Day serves as a reminder of the essential steps everyone should take to maintain a healthy mouth and prevent disease, including brushing teeth, flossing, going to the dentist, limiting sugary foods and tobacco, and staying hydrated.”

    Poor oral hygiene can have significant implications for the dental devices market, as it can increase the need for dental implants, bridges, dentures and crowns.

    GlobalData forecasts the dental implants & abutments market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% in the next 10 years, while the prefabricated crowns & bridges market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% in the next 10 years.

    Murdoch concludes: “World Oral Health Day brings attention to an often-overlooked issue, even though poor oral hygiene can lead to severe consequences. Oral hygiene is driving demand for restorative and preventative solutions in the dental market, and even outside of dental devices in more severe cases.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Renewables to play essential role in product portfolio of oil and gas companies, says GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    Renewables to play essential role in product portfolio of oil and gas companies, says GlobalData

    Posted in Oil & Gas

    Global power generation is increasingly shifting toward renewable sources, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels. While global energy generation has risen by around 30% in the past ten years, renewable energy has nearly doubled over this timeframe. With the share of renewables in the global energy mix forecast to reach over 40% by 2030, it is expected to play a key role in the product portfolios of oil and gas companies, which are relatively new entrants in the space, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence report, “Renewable Energy in Oil & Gas,” evaluates the role of oil and gas players in the renewable energy theme. It further benchmarks the efforts of oil majors, such as TotalEnergies, BP, Shell, Petrobras, Equinor, Eni, and Repsol, in the renewable energy value chain.

    Ravindra Puranik, Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The oil and gas industry—including producers, service providers, and contractors—are relatively new entrants in renewable energy. Despite this, they are making notable movements in the competitive landscape for renewable energy, particularly in offshore wind. TotalEnergies is anticipated to be the fourth largest producer of wind energy globally towards the end of this decade, if all its proposed projects go online. Even BP, Shell, and several other European players are building considerable renewable power capacity.”

    Lately, companies have somewhat slowed down the pace of investments flowing into renewable energy over the past year. While BP recently withdrew its permit application for its Beacon Wind project offshore New York, Equinor has lowered its renewable energy targets citing cost pressures.

    Puranik continues: “Nevertheless, they still fare a lot better than the notable US-based oil majors, ExxonMobil and Chevron, that are clear laggards in the renewable energy segment. These two companies have negligible capacity footprint in this theme and have no plans to alter this scenario in the near future.”

    Global power output has nearly doubled over the years, from around 14,500 TWh in 2000. The global power generation is estimated to reach around 31,000 TWh and rise further to 37,000 TWh by 2030, according to GlobalData.

    Puranik concludes: “This growth is primarily driven by the rising electrification in emerging markets and the increasing energy demand from data centers, cryptocurrency miners, and other expanding digital technologies. Additionally, the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in Europe, the US, and China, where their market penetration is higher, is contributing to the rising demand for power.

    “Considering all this, it is logical for energy companies to shift towards alternate, emission-friendly sources, such as solar and wind power. Early adopters of renewable energy may secure long-term sustainability in the evolving energy landscape.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Proposed merger of CIC Regulator to Companies House

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Proposed merger of CIC Regulator to Companies House

    The proposed merger of the Office of The Regulator of Community Interest Companies to Companies House

    In light of recent announcements we would like to take this opportunity to reassure our customers that for the time being it will be business as usual within the Office of the CIC Regulator, and your obligations and duties as a CIC remain the same.

    Updates to this page

    Published 18 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Companies House launches registration of Authorised Corporate Service Providers

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Companies House launches registration of Authorised Corporate Service Providers

    Companies House has taken a big step towards greater certainty about who is filing information on behalf of companies.

    Today (18 March 2025), sees the launch of a new service that allows third-party corporate service providers, such as accountants, legal professionals and company formation agents to apply to register as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). 

    The new ACSP service is one of the changes being made under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (‘the Act’) to strengthen the business landscape in the UK.  

    As the Act is further implemented, third-party providers will have to register using this new service to file information and confirm that they have verified the identities of their clients.     

    The Act provides a more robust framework for anyone filing on behalf of a company.  

    For example, ACSPs will be required to: 

    • be based in the UK 
    • register with Companies House, providing opportunities for oversight 
    • be registered with a UK supervisory body for anti-money laundering (AML) purposes 
    • retain records of identity verification checks 

    Where appropriate, the registrar may suspend or cease an ACSP’s registration with Companies House.

    Companies House CEO Louise Smyth CBE said:

    The new ACSP regime is a step towards a more transparent and secure business environment in the UK.

    Requiring third party agents to register as authorised corporate service providers will provide assurance that identity checks they carry out achieve the same level of assurance as identity verification directly through Companies House.

    Soon all new and existing company directors (and equivalents), people with significant control, as well as those filing information with Companies House will need to verify their identity.

    This will provide more assurance about who is setting up, running, owning and controlling companies in the UK.

    To become an ACSP, businesses must be registered with one of the UK’s 25 anti-money laundering supervisory bodies. When registering as an ACSP, applicants will need to provide their AML supervisory body membership number.

    Michelle Giddings, Head of AML and Operations, Professional Standards, ICAEW said:

    ICAEW is the largest accountancy professional body supervisor in the UK, supervising around 10,000 firms. We welcome the launch of this new service which will enhance the integrity of the UK’s company registration system, combat financial crime and close the loopholes that have historically facilitated the misuse of corporate entities.

    Chartered accountants can play a vital role in the reforms by registering as an ACSP and supporting their clients with filing information and meeting the new verification requirements.

    The ACSP registration process will need to be completed by someone who holds a senior role within the business, such as a director.  

    Companies House estimates that up to 50,000 businesses could apply to register as ACSPs within 12 months of the service launch.

    Notes to editors

    The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduced robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud. 

    The changes we are introducing in phases will enable us to crack down on misuse of the UK companies register.

    From 18 March 2025, individuals and organisations will be able to register as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).

    From 8 April 2025, individuals will be able to voluntarily verify their identity using GOV.UK One Login or via an ACSP.

    In due course, Companies House will be able to: 

    • make identity verification a compulsory part of incorporation and new appointments for new directors and PSCs
    • begin the 12-month transition phase to require more than 7 million existing directors and PSCs to verify their identity – the identity verification will happen as part of the annual confirmation statement filing
    • make identity verification of the presenters a compulsory part of filing any document
    • require third-party agent firms filing on behalf of companies to be registered as an ACSP
    • reject documents delivered by disqualified directors as they will be prohibited from doing so, unless they are delivered by an ACSP for specified filings permitted by law

    Useful links:

    Registering as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) – YouTube

    Guidance: 

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    Published 18 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: 100 universities from 41 regions of the country have been selected for the main track of the Priority-2030 program

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    The list of participants in the main track was approved by the Council for the Support of Universities Development Programs – Participants of “Priority 2030”, chaired by the Minister of Education and Science Valery Falkov.

    Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that the updated architecture of the Priority 2030 program evaluates the target model of the university and its focus on achieving technological leadership by our country. Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized this in his Address to the Federal Assembly.

    “Since this year, the updated Priority 2030 program has been implemented within the framework of the Youth and Children national project. It encourages universities to set ambitious goals and restructure internal processes. An important result is the strengthening of the connection between universities and the real sector of the economy. Since the launch of the program in 2021, the amount of funds invested in the development programs of participating universities by technology partners has doubled – up to 61 billion rubles last year. At the same time, the number of technology partners has also increased – there are already almost 12.5 thousand of them,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

    A distinctive feature of the current council was the new view of universities on their development programs – the focus of the universities was on specific projects for interaction with industry, emphasized the head of the Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov.

    “This is a serious challenge and an important stage for most universities. Each participant presented a specific technology project, through which we assessed all the work, the entire concept of the university for its development strategy. It is especially pleasant to note that heads of regions and representatives of federal ministries came to support their universities. At the defense in each team of participating universities there were top managers, heads of large companies – partners of the universities. All this speaks to the growing role of the program itself and universities in the country’s economy,” said Valery Falkov.

    An expert group of researchers representing various subject areas was formed to evaluate strategic technology projects and monitor their implementation. They assessed how ambitious, realistic and resourced the projects submitted by universities were.

    Based on the results of the selection, the first group included 11 universities, each of which will receive about 1 billion rubles. The second group included 21 universities, each of which will receive 460 million rubles. The third group included 68 universities – each of them will receive up to 100 million rubles. Subsidy funds can be used to build a system of incentive payments for faculty, develop university infrastructure, purchase high-tech equipment, attract world-class researchers to universities, and organize scientific events.

    The total amount of funds that will be distributed among 100 universities will be 27.8 billion rubles. It is important that about 70% of recipients of subsidies under the Priority program are regional universities.

    22 universities have received candidate status in the main track of the Priority and will implement their programs independently using their own funds and attracted financing. During this period, the university has the opportunity to apply for a grant. Financing is provided subject to the successful implementation of the development program and a positive assessment by the collegial bodies of the Priority-2030 program.

    The approved list of participants and candidates for the 2025 program can be found atlink.

    Let us remind you that in addition to the main track, “Priority” includes a creative track (based on it, 5 universities of the Ministry of Culture were selected) and Far Eastern (It included 14 universities of the Far Eastern Federal District). Thus, 119 universities will receive support under the program this year.

    Priority 2030 is the largest state university support program in the modern history of Russia, successfully implemented since 2021. Its goal is to concentrate resources to ensure the contribution of Russian universities to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030, to increase the scientific and educational potential of universities and research organizations, and to ensure the participation of higher education institutions in the socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

    This year, the Priority 2030 program is focused on achieving technological leadership as one of Russia’s national development goals. Each participating university included in its development program up to three strategic technological projects planned for implementation by 2030 and for the long term up to 2036.

    Thanks to the strengthening of ties with the real sector of the economy in 2021–2024, the number of scientific and technological projects implemented by Priority participants more than doubled – from 3.2 thousand to 7.1 thousand.

    An important achievement of the program is the influx of applicants to participating universities, most of which are located in the regions. Today, they have 200 thousand more students than in 2021.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: From student to professional: internship at the Bank of Russia

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    Bank of Russiainvites you to an autumn internshipfull-time students, starting from the 2nd year of a bachelor’s degree, specialist degree, as well as master’s degree students. Applications can be submitted until May 4, 2025 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk and 10 other cities. The start of the internship is scheduled for September 2025.

    Candidates will go through several selection stages: questionnaires, online testing, video interviews and a final interview with their future manager. This will allow their professional skills to be assessed and the areas in which they will work during their internship to be determined.

    Applicants who successfully pass the competitive tests will become interns at the Bank of Russia for up to 6 months. They will be able to work from 20 hours a week and will receive a salary. In agreement with the manager, they will be given an individual schedule so that it is convenient to combine work and study; remote work is also possible. The most successful interns will then be able to continue their career at the Bank of Russia.

    Last autumn, more than 190 students completed internships in the regulator’s branches throughout Russia.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: On March 21 at 15:00 there will be a press conference on the results of the meeting of the Board of Directors on monetary policy

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    The event will be attended by the Chairman of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina and the Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia Alexey Zabotkin.

    Elvira Nabiullina will make a statement on monetary policy.

    The press conference will be held at the Bank of Russia press center. The broadcast of the speech will be available on our website, channel inTelegram, as well as on the official page inVKontakte.

    Accreditation for journalists is open until 17:00 on March 19 at the following address: Media@kbr.ru.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Mobile applications of large banks will be supplemented with functionality for victims of fraudsters

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    From October 1, 2025 large banks, including on the market payment services, will be required to add functionality to their mobile applications that will allow customers to promptly report a fraudulent transfer. Victims will also be able to receive an electronic certificate from the bank about such a transaction to contact the police.

    New requirements are provided position Bank of Russia. They will simplify the procedure for filing an application with law enforcement agencies.

    Clients of these banks will also be able to answer the credit institution’s question in the mobile application whether they carried out the transaction for which the bank received a request from the regulator under the influence of fraudsters. This order of interaction is possible in cases where victims directly contact the police, and law enforcement officers request data at the Bank of Russia.

    In addition, from October 1 of this year, all banks must accept applications from citizens who transferred cash to fraudsters’ accounts through an ATM using tokenized (digital) cards. It does not matter whether the victim is a client of this bank or not. Theft of money through tokenized cards is now one of the most common methods of fraud.

    From March 29 this year, all banks will also be required to notify parents or legal representatives of minor clients aged 14 to 18 about the issuance of a card to them, as well as about all transactions on the child’s account. Notification and its method are specified in the agreement with the bank.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 03/18/2025, 12:28 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JVUY9 (TBankBO8) were changed.

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    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on March 18, 2025, 12:28 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 103.23) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1092.82 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 15.0%) of the security RU000A0JVUY9 (TBankBO8) were changed.

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