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Cboe AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH CFS EDGE TO SUPPORTCboe QUOTED PRODUCTS

January 19, 2024. SYDNEY, Australia


Cboe Australia (“Cboe” or “Cboe Australia”), a regulated stock exchange committed to transforming, improving and growing Australia’s securities and derivatives markets, today announced the introduction of Cboe quoted products to CFS Edge.


The full range of innovative Cboe quoted products are accessible to advisers using Colonial First State’s (CFS) new wealth management platform, CFS Edge.


Launched in August last year, CFS Edge is a contemporary wealth management platform, bringing world-class technology and capability to the Australian financial advice sector and their clients.


Cboe Australia President, Emma Quinn, said the partnership with CFS underlined Cboe’s commitment to offering cutting-edge investment solutions to a greater number of Australians.


“We are delighted to announce this exciting partnership with Colonial First State and expand investor access through CFS Edge,” she said.


“As our quoted product offering continues to grow, so too does demand from advisers and their clients for access to breakthrough investment options.”


“This partnership with CFS is also the latest step in our journey to provide Australian investors with access to globally quoted ETP’s and listed companies, which we expect to offer to Cboe participants from 2024, pending regulatory approval.” CFS Group Executive, Distribution, Bryce Quirk, said the partnership with Cboe served to provide further depth to CFS Edge.


“As advisers seek to build client portfolios designed to manage uncertain investment markets, it’s important they have access to the broadest possible range of investment solutions,” Mr Quirk said.


“By integrating Cboe Funds into CFS Edge, advisers and their clients will benefit from Cboe Australia’s wide range of premium ETFs and Quoted Managed Funds.”


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First Citizens Bank Joins with Teen Cancer America for 2024 'Month of Love' Campaign

February 01, 2024. RALEIGH, N.C. US

This February, Show Teens and Young Adults with Cancer That You Care

February is nonprofit Teen Cancer America's (TCA) "Month of Love," and First Citizens Bank is encouraging everyone to share the love and give hope to young people with cancer.


"TCA's Month of Love is a time set aside to show teens and young adults diagnosed with cancer how much we care," said Jeff Ward, First Citizens' chief strategy officer and national TCA board member. "TCA is the only national nonprofit dedicated to this age group, which has unique physical and psychological needs. We're proud to support TCA's efforts to improve medical outcomes, enhance treatment experiences and provide facilities and programs designed especially for these young people. Please join us in championing this important cause."


To Participate


TCA is First Citizens' primary bankwide philanthropic partner. Since 2015, First Citizens has helped establish TCA programs at six medical centers, served as an advocate, raised awareness and contributed more than $3.3 million for the cause.


More than 90,000 young people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Supporting TCA:

  • Helps medical centers build young people-centric spaces.

  • Strengthens partnerships with 62 hospital partners across the country to improve oncology care.

  • Enhances programs, services and hospital experiences and enriches the quality of life for young people and their families.

  • Funds dedicated research, creates direct patient service programs, educates healthcare professionals through webinars, meetings and conferences and much more.


First Citizens will be promoting TCA's "Month of Love" online and through social media throughout February.


To date, the bank's efforts have helped establish TCA cancer programs in six hospitals: Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C.; UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.; Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.; Prisma Health Cancer Institute in Greenville, S.C.; Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, also in Greenville, S.C.; and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, N.C.


Thanks to the bank's support, North Carolina is the first and only state in the nation to have adolescent and young adult programs in every one of the state's National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers.


About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. Discover more at firstcitizens.com. Member FDIC.


About Teen Cancer America

Founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, Teen Cancer America helps hospitals and healthcare professionals bridge the gap between pediatric and adult oncology care by supporting hospitals and outpatient facilities in the development of specialized units and programs for this age group. Age-targeted care for this population is necessary for medical and appropriate psychosocial development. Teens and young adults with cancer are long overdue for an upgrade and TCA can hopefully light the fire in America's health systems. Please visit TeenCancerAmerica.org.


Contact: Barbara Thompson

First Citizens Bank 

(919) 716-2716



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"Weekend@Airshow" returns with family-friendly fun at Singapore Airshow 2024

Updated: Jan 31

December 28, 2023. SINGAPORE

Aviation enthusiasts and families alike will be part of the fun again with the return of "Weekend@Airshow," formerly known as Public Days at the Singapore Airshow 2024. Scheduled for the 24-25 February 2024 weekend, this thrilling event will transform the Changi Exhibition Centre into a hub of excitement with aviation themed family-friendly activities.


Favourite highlights such as high-speed precision manoeuvres by local and visiting aerobatic flying teams will have heads looking skywards for a good part of the day, and on-ground, visitors will also have the unique opportunity to get up close with the latest commercial and military aircraft on display, as well as meeting the pilots, making for an all-round exhilarating outing for fans of all ages.


Singapore Airshow's beloved mascots, Leo and Leonette, will return to meet and greet visitors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the weekend. Specially planned family-friendly activities - spanning treasure hunts and constructing eco-friendly paper airplanes - will also offer young visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of aviation.


Singapore Airshow 2024 - catalyst for global aviation innovation

Singapore Airshow 2024 will return to its full format providing a key platform for industry leaders, government officials, and military delegations to exchange ideas and drive strategic conversations on sustainable aviation. Trade attendees can expect to see over 1000 participating companies, from over 50 countries, with first-time country pavilions from China, Czech Republic and Korea.  


The journey towards sustainable aviation


The Sustainable Aviation Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, will delve into critical topics such as challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation, regulatory regimes, technology innovation, and R&D collaborations. The forum will discuss on how the industry aims to achieve net-zero emissions by exploring strategies for decarbonising the aviation sector and the pivotal role of sustainable aviation fuel.


Underlining its commitment to environmental responsibility, Singapore Airshow 2024 has partnered with CarbonClick, a leading carbon offsetting platform, enabling attendees to offset the carbon emissions associated with their travel. CarbonClick supports high-quality, certified climate projects such as the Rimba Raya biodiversity reserve in Indonesia and a wind power project in India.


Save the date for an unforgettable weekend


Don't miss the chance to be part of an eventful weekend that celebrates the wonder of aviation. Mark your calendars for Weekend@Airshow on 24-25 February 2024, where the skies come alive with thrilling displays, and on-ground activities offer family-friendly fun. Weekend@Airshow tickets can be purchased from SISTIC starting January 2, 2024, at the following prices: SGD$34 for adults, SGD$17 for children aged 3 to 12 years, and SGD$240 for the group package, which includes 4 tickets and 1 car park label. More details on the flying displays will be available in the new year.


About Singapore Airshow


The biennial Singapore Airshow is Asia's most influential aerospace and defence exhibition for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate for change to shape the future of the global aviation industry. Organised and managed by Experia Events Pte Ltd, Singapore Airshow 202 4 will take place from 20 – 25 February 2024. For more information on the Singapore Airshow, visit www.singaporeairshow.com.


About Experia Events Pte Ltd


Specialist in conceptualising, creating and curating trade events of strategic interest that spur industry development, Experia brings together captains of industries from all over the world to inspire ideas and influence decisions that move the needle in strategic issues for global, national and societal needs and progress. With its genesis in the Singapore Airshow, Asia’s most influential aerospace and defence exhibition, Experia’s portfolio of events has expanded to span aerospace, defence, government and lifestyle sectors today. Experia is certified with a Data Protection Trustmark issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, ISO27001 Information Security Management System. For more information, visit www.experiaevents.com .


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