August 29-30, 2022. BALI, Indonesia. A huge amount of public money is being used by all governments to handle this crisis through various initiatives at national, regional, and global level. The current COVID-19 pandemic has been giving economic, fiscal and social pressure to all countries. It is requiring all countries to act in tackling this unprecedented crisis. A huge amount of public money is being used by all governments to handle this crisis through various initiatives at national, regional, and global level. G20 has a strong commitment to address today’s most pressing global challenges and to converge upon common efforts to recover better from the COVID19 crisis and enable sustainable and inclusive growth in countries and across the world. These issues are urgent as this health crisis has transformed into an economic crisis to which collaborative actions are urgently required to improve governance resilience and to ensure business sustainability. Given the multidimensional of this current pandemic crisis, the multi-stakeholder engagement is needed to accelerate joint efforts by creating an oversight “ecosystem”2, where all interconnected actors such as legislatures, public officials, civil society organizations, and actors in the public financial management areas, each have parts to play. SAI Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) could have substantial impacts in developing effective states to respond with more agile and reliable governance, democratic development and trust in the society. This is in line with SAIs’ global objective to play a key role in making a difference to the lives of the citizens. In this context, each country’s SAI needs to take a role as partners of G20 governments in ensuring and improving the performance and accountability of public sector agencies as well as the effectiveness of their programs and policies. To assure that the audit recommendations of SAIs is well implemented, parliaments as legislature bodies should also take part in oversighting the government, so that state programs and planning are aligned with parliaments’ recommendations as well as the public interests. The synergy among these three pillars is expected to set up government accountability and the greatest prosperity of the people. Public sector auditing, as championed by SAIs, has an essential part to promote the efficiency, accountability, effectiveness, and transparency of public administration,4 while solidifying global response to the COVID-19 crisis and supporting SDGs implementation. Therefore, SAIs should appropriately respond to the challenges of civil society, the expectations of multiple stakeholders, and the emerging risks and changing environments in which audits are conducted in order to enable accountability and credibility of SAIs. Those important roles require SAIs to demonstrate relevance to the government, parliament, and other stakeholders, including the citizens. As SAIs should be able to demonstrate accountability and credibility of its operation, it is also necessary for SAIs to prepare for arising risks and the possibility of rapid changes in audits. Hence, SAIs ought to have an effective dialogue with stakeholders on strategies to promote enhancement in the public sector. Providing assurance on governance, management and policy impact, remains at the core of the future of audit. Additionally, SAIs should have a good understanding of developments in the wider public sector, more importantly in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, to contribute to the achievement of SDGs and to have meaningful dialogues with stakeholders about how the works of SAIs can facilitate improvements in the public sector management. The role of foresight, resilience and sustainability are key strategies to enable public sectors in promoting and practicing agile governance in this new era. SAI20 UNDER THE G20 FRAMEWORK In line with the theme of the Indonesian G20 Presidency “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”, there is a need to establish an engagement group focusing on good and accountable governance through the role of SAIs under the G20 framework, or the SAI20. This engagement group is expected to strengthen and empower their audit engagements through policy dialogue and identification of best practices. In the current VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) context, public sector management and policy making are rapidly changing, therefore there is a need to increase the role of SAI in the establishment and development of foresight capacity. This role would be exercised in the framework of SAI 20 as the leading engagement group on creating forward-looking approaches of post-Covid19 governance as well as achieving SDGs targets. Although SAIs operate under different mandates and models, with the establishment of the SAI20, each SAI of the G20 countries will be able to promote the value and benefits of their audit works to democracy and accountability in their respective jurisdictions. This forum could also create an opportunity for increased openness and collaboration with stakeholders to improve the quality and depth of SAIs’ audit works and to improve governance resilience. Further, the SAI20 shall serve as a platform to share its strategic foresight so that the work of the G20 could guide governments toward approaches that make communities more resilient, as well as enhance the good and accountable policy making among the G20 member states. Lastly, SAI20 should take part not only to restore the economic condition, but also to ascertain business sustainability, thus it could lead to better lives of the citizens, a better world, and establish accountability for all. POLICY APPROACH AND OBJECTIVES The establishment of the SAI20 aims to: Promote collaboration among SAIs in G20 countries and other stakeholders to contribute adjust oversight, develop insight, and provide strategic foresight to foster accountable economic governance; and Develop a platform for strengthening SAI’s role as a partner of G20 member states in responding to global issues. These aims represent the SAI20’s policy objective to promote stronger mutual understanding among the SAIs in order to fulfil SAI20’s Commitment on carrying out its role as a reliable and strategic partner to the government to ensure business sustainability and to improve resilient governance. Source Link: https://sai20.org/en/about-us/

July 01, 2022. NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan. Decision Making Model for Digital Tenge implementation is developed, Delovoy Kazakhstan reports. The National Bank of Kazakhstan(NBK)and Payment and Financial Technologies Development Center of the NBK(PFTDC)have released report ‘Decision Making Model for Digital Tenge Implementation’. Based on results of the study obtained with the use of this model, a final decision will be made by the end of 2022 to introduce the Central Bank Digital Currency in Kazakhstan. The ultimate effect for consumers of payment services will be the priority in making decision to implementation of Digital Tenge. The NBK and PFTDC model takes into account the analytical tools recommended by international organizations(WEF, G7 Summit, IMF)as well as the approaches of foreign authorities. The Model also provides for studies to assess the technological feasibility of Digital Tenge, potential economic benefits and costs, regulatory capabilities of the system, and the potential for ecosystem development. Technological experiments, economic modeling, design sessions with stakeholders are provided as the analysis tools. End-to-end test of Digital Tenge technological platform with market participants and consumers is scheduled for the 4th Quarter of 2022. In order to objectively interpret results of the study, Advisory Board of the Digital Tenge project was established bringing together independent international experts and employees of international financial organizations. An important success factor in development of the project is also creation of an ecosystem of Digital Tenge with the financial market participants. For these purposes Digital Tenge Hub, a collaborative platform, was created for the market participants, infrastructure players, and international partners. Introduction of Digital Tenge will increase financial inclusion, including through an option to make offline payments. The Digital Tenge infrastructure will become an extra tool for participants of the financial market and government agencies, which will provide an opportunity to create innovative services based on smart contract technology. In future, introduction of Digital Tenge will also enhance cross-border payments. The report ‘Decision Making Model for Implementation of the Digital Tenge’ is available on a page of the NBK website in the section ‘Digital Tenge: Pilot Project’ as well as on a website of NBK Center for Development of Payment and Financial Technologies – payfintech.kz. Digital Tenge In 2021, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan implemented the Digital Tenge Pilot Project in close cooperation with financial market participants, the expert community, and international partners. The milestones of the Pilot Project in 2021 Advisory Report published for public comment in May. From May to December, a series of meetings and discussions were held with market participants, the expert community, government agencies, and international partners. In June, a pilot project was launched to assess the Digital Tenge’s technical feasibility within which a prototype platform was created, and several scenarios were tested with the external participants being connected via participation of second-tier banks. In September, surveys and interviews with market participants were conducted to clarify priorities and needs in the new payment instruments development. In November, the Pilot Project’s preliminary results were presented within the framework of the IX Congress of Financiers of Kazakhstan. In December, a report was prepared on the Pilot Project’s results. The main objectives of the 2021 Pilot Project were to test the digital tenge concept’s feasibility through experimental confirmation of the retail platform’s technological viability based on distributed ledger technology, as well as to determine the main parameters of the CBDC Model for Kazakhstan in cooperation with all stakeholders. As part of the Pilot Project, the basic scenarios for the Digital Tenge life cycle were implemented from issuing and distribution to purchases and transfers via Digital Tenge. As a result of the project, hypotheses related to the digital tenge concept`s technological feasibility were confirmed and a list of issues and tasks for further development was created. In addition, a primary model was developed for assessing the impact of the digital tenge on the economy, financial stability and monetary policy, and possible approaches to regulation were also prepared. Decision-Making Model development in 2022 In 2022, the National Bank continued to study the benefits and costs of the possible implementation of the Digital Tenge. Currently, there is an ongoing work to expand the platform’s technological functionality and quantitative economic research. In order to involve financial market participants and other stakeholders, the Digital Tenge Hub collaborative platform was launched in June 2022 bringing together all interested parties to jointly study the issues of implementing a national digital currency in Kazakhstan. In order to complete the assignment given by the Head of State, the National Bank developed a Decision-Making Model on the implementation of digital tenge to develop a recommended decision on the need to create national digital currency in Kazakhstan, to provide related comprehensive study, and to determine the benefits and costs of the possible implementation of Digital Tenge. The model considers the tools recommended by international organizations as well as the approaches of foreign regulators. The Model includes the studies to assess the Digital Tenge design’s technological feasibility, potential economic benefits and costs, regulatory capabilities of the system, and the potential for ecosystem development. In the framework of the Model, the aspects of the CBDC implementation are examined via various tools for innovative projects evaluation: experimental evaluation with the use of a pilot project, economic modeling, a series of discussions with the market, analysis of the other projects’ results, etc. These approaches are aimed to create a detailed logical structure with justifications for certain decisions, to check such decisions’ compliance with their key principles (in particular, the principles of market economy and cooperation between business participants within the proposed ecosystem), and to test the selected approaches’ feasibility in the context of technology, economy, interaction of participants and regulation. The model’s structure groups the questions and analysis criteria into four blocks: the main parameters that determine the digital tenge`s architecture, determining the digital tenge`s design with respect to architecture and economic issues, the assessment of the digital tenge`s selected design feasibility, the analysis of the conceptual operational and regulatory models. The further stages of the project Until the end of 2022, the study will analyze technological, economic and regulatory aspects, which will be assessed using technological experiments, surveys, economic modeling and the results of discussions with financial market participants and the expert community. The decision to implement Digital Tenge will be made at the end of 2022 based on the results of a comprehensive study of potential benefits and risks, technological aspects development, assessment of the impact on monetary policy and financial stability, and possible effects on the National Payment System and its participants. Source:DKnews.kz

August 29, 2022. SINGAPORE. As a major shareholder in both Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine, we think it would also be useful to share our perspectives with fellow shareholders. We have noted increased commentary on the Proposed Combination of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine, and the letter by Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) to the Business Times on 25 August 2022 explaining the context behind the demerger of Sembcorp and Sembcorp Marine in 2020. These highlight important issues for all shareholders to consider as they prepare to vote on the Proposed Combination at the respective EGMs of Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine, expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2022. As a major shareholder in both Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine, we think it would also be useful to share our perspectives with fellow shareholders. Temasek became a direct shareholder of Sembcorp Marine in 2020 following the demerger of Sembcorp Marine from its then-parent, Sembcorp. Along with the demerger, Sembcorp Marine carried out a S$2.1 billion Rights Issue to repay a loan of S$1.5 billion advanced by Sembcorp to Sembcorp Marine, and to strengthen its cash position and balance sheet. Temasek sub-underwrote the Rights Issue and took up the Rights Shares not subscribed by other Sembcorp Marine shareholders in the Rights Issue and received its pro-rata entitlement during Sembcorp’s distribution of Sembcorp Marine shares to its shareholders thereafter (based on our 49.3% shareholding in Sembcorp). The demerger and the 2020 Rights Issue resulted in Temasek acquiring a 42.6% shareholding in Sembcorp Marine. The financial outlay by Temasek in the 2020 Rights Issue was S$206 million. In 2021, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Sembcorp Marine urgently needed to recapitalise to address business requirements and complete existing projects. The Board of Sembcorp Marine called for a S$1.5 billion Rights Issue to strengthen the company’s balance sheet, and continue its progress on its transformation journey, which included a Memorandum of Understanding for the Proposed Combination. Temasek participated in the Rights Issue based on commercial considerations. We voted in favour of the Rights Issue and agreed to subscribe for not only our pro-rata entitlements based on our 42.6% shareholding in Sembcorp Marine, but also any excess rights not taken up by other shareholders, up to 67% of the 2021 Rights Issue. The commitment, provided without the benefit of a whitewash waiver resolution, gave Sembcorp Marine certainty that it could raise the full S$1.5 billion that it needed. This resulted in Temasek having to make a Mandatory General Offer, at the Rights Issue Price. Shareholders tendered an additional 8.0% of Sembcorp Marine shares. The financial outlay by Temasek in the 2021 Rights Issue and Mandatory General Offer was S$942 million. Since becoming a direct shareholder of Sembcorp Marine in 2020 through the demerger of Sembcorp and Sembcorp Marine, Temasek has made a significant investment of approximately S$1.1 billion in Sembcorp Marine through the 2020 Rights Issue, 2021 Rights Issue and Mandatory General Offer, resulting in an ownership of 54.6% in the company. This year, Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine announced the Proposed Combination, and both companies have clearly articulated the benefits of the merger. As a major shareholder in both companies, we fully support the rationale for the transaction and share the belief that all shareholders will benefit from being part of the Combined Entity. We expect the Combined Entity to be well-positioned to achieve the necessary scale and synergies to become more competitive and to build a sustainable orderbook amidst the changing global energy environment. This is also well-aligned with our objective to catalyse the transition of our portfolio companies towards a Net Zero World. With substantial value at stake through our shareholding in Sembcorp Marine, Temasek is fully aligned with fellow shareholders in seeking the best outcome for the company. We support the Sembcorp Marine Board’s expressed view that the Proposed Combination offers the best and most compelling way forward for Sembcorp Marine to unlock long term value for all of its stakeholders. As a major shareholder of both Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine, Temasek will abstain from voting on all resolutions relating to the Proposed Combination in the upcoming EGMs. The decision will therefore rest solely in the hands of the independent shareholders of both companies, who have to carefully consider the facts around the transaction. We hope our perspectives shared will be beneficial to fellow shareholders as they prepare to vote on the Proposed Combination. Nagi Hamiyeh Head, Portfolio Development Group Temasek Source Link: https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-resources/news-room/statements/2022/btletter-onproposedcombination

Italy's treasury sold a total of 8.0 billion euros in medium and long-term bonds in an auction. 10-yr yield rises to 3.76%, highest since Jan 2014 (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor Plus) - Milan , 30 Aug - Italy's treasury sold a total of 8.0 billion euros in medium and long-term bonds in an auction. The treasury sold 3.25 billion euros in five-year bonds at a yield of 3.09%, up 0.28 percentage points from the previous auction and above the 3.00 percentage point threshold for the first time since September 2013. It sold 2.25 billion euros in 10-year bonds at a yield of 3.76%, up 0.30 percentage points on the previous auction and the highest since January 2014. The Italian treasury also sold 1.25 billion euros in 15-year bonds at a yield of 3.30%. Lastly, the Italian treasury sold 1.25 billion euro sin CCTeu bonds maturing on October 15, 2030 at a yield of 1.04%, down 0.22 percentage points from the previous auction.

August 09, 2022. SAN FRANCISCO, CA. More than 30, 000 Tons of CO2 Emissions Avoided. Volta attracts larger digital media budgets with expanded measurement, programmatic buying, and data-driven targeting capabilities for advertisers. Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) (“Volta”), an industry-leading electric vehicle ("EV") charging and media company, announced today that the Volta Media™ Network has exceeded one billion monthly impressions in the United States.1 This milestone comes less than nine months after Volta formally launched its media network with 618 million monthly impressions. Volta’s ability to nearly double its reach represents the company’s commitment to expanding its dual EV charging and media network for the benefit of drivers, advertisers, commercial properties, shareholders, and ultimately the planet as it supports mainstream adoption of clean, carbon-free transportation. Volta Media Network’s increased reach is the result of additional media-enabled EV charging stations installed at locations visited by millions of Americans daily, such as Cinemark Theatres, Giant Food, Kohl’s, Stop & Shop, and Tanger Outlets. Volta locates its EV charging stations steps from the front entrances of popular commercial properties to improve convenience for drivers and maximize the number of shoppers influenced by Volta’s digital media screens. As a result of these strategic placements, the Volta Media Network reaches highly valuable consumers moments before they purchase a product or service, allowing Volta campaigns to create awareness and drive measurable sales in support of advertisers’ increasing focus on retail media campaigns. Advertisers can also target specific segments of Volta’s audience, which over-indexes on high household incomes, propensity to purchase, and desire for premium goods and services compared to the general American population.2 Volta’s media network is the world’s largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) network integrated directly into EV charging stations that support the transition to electric mobility. Every campaign featured across Volta’s network of more than 4,600 large-format digital screens directly supports charging sessions providing electric miles to drivers. To date, Volta has provided more than 124 million electric miles and avoided over 30,000 tons of CO2 emissions that would have otherwise been created by gas-powered vehicles.3 “Volta’s ability to speak to our audience while they are in the shopping mindset with unique, high-impact messages is highly valuable to our business,” said Michelle Leo, VP Marketing at Citizen Watch Group. “Working with Volta also aligns with our brand's sustainability commitments as we're directly supporting the transition to carbon-free electric transportation.” Volta further distinguishes itself by offering advertisers a suite of measurement capabilities enabled by collaborations with industry-leading measurement companies. These relationships allow Volta to report on the same full-funnel impact marketers have come to expect from the most notable digital advertising platforms. This includes performance metrics like sales lift and incremental return on ad spend (ROAS)—a new frontier for the DOOH industry. Volta’s ability to meaningfully drive bottom-of-the-funnel results was best demonstrated through two recent campaigns. Working with a leading shopper intelligence platform, Catalina, Volta revealed its ability to deliver an 8 percent sales lift for Dole’s products and increase category share for the brand by 8.5 percent. In a separate campaign for Coca-Cola, Volta, and digital media and promotions technology company Quotient, measured $2.51 million in attributable sales and a ROAS 56 percent higher than average.4 “Catalina continues to be an essential and trusted partner for a variety of our business needs, and we are impressed by what they and Volta deliver together. The concise and point-blank delivery of data to spotlight sales conversions and buyer response further simplified the out of home metrics and underscored the value Volta Media provides,” said Kellee Miller, Director of Shopper Marketing at Dole Food Company, Inc. Volta’s measurement capabilities are fortified by additional attribution capabilities that include footfall, web, mobile, and sales through collaborations with industry-leading organizations like Accretive Media, Foursquare, Reveal Mobile, Quorum, PlaceIQ, and more. Volta’s impact on brand awareness and consideration metrics is measured by third-party research studies with esteemed firms like the F’inn Group. Volta has also invested in supporting flexible buying options for advertisers—100 percent of Volta’s media inventory is available programmatically. Brands and their agencies can target Volta’s contextually relevant media screens through every major demand-side platform (DSP), making the process of integrating Volta inventory into any campaign easy and seamless. Volta offers both reserved and unreserved access in support of both open and private programmatic auctions, empowering media buyers with the flexibility to access Volta’s inventory in the way that best fits their needs. “The Volta Media Network creates tremendous value for our advertising partners and commercial properties, both in terms of business and sustainability impact,” said Brandt Hastings, Chief Commercial Officer at Volta. “Our unique media model powers our business, and we continue to scale and push the boundaries of innovation for the benefit of our advertisers, real estate partners, drivers, and the environment.” About Volta Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) is an industry-leading electric vehicle ("EV") charging and media company. Volta's unique network of charging stations powers vehicles and drives business growth while accelerating a clean energy future. Volta delivers value to site partners, brands, and consumers by installing charging stations that feature large-format digital advertising screens located steps away from the entrances of popular commercial locations. Retailers can attract and influence foot traffic, advertisers can precisely target audiences, and EV drivers can charge their vehicles seamlessly as they go about their daily routines. Volta's extensive network leverages its proprietary PredictEV® platform, which uses sophisticated behavioral science and machine learning technology to help commercial property owners, cities, and electric utilities plan EV infrastructure intelligently, efficiently, and equitably. To learn more, visit www.voltacharging.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements regarding our media network. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to the factors, risks and uncertainties included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of our website at www.voltacharging.com. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. 1 Geopath Insights, July 2022 2 Experian ConsumerView - 2022 3 Data collected to determine environmental benefits from Volta's charging stations is calculated in accordance with US EPA’s methodologyusing the published greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator, and the US Department of Energy's published miles per kWh rating per electric vehicle (EV) model. Environmental calculations are good faith estimates made using assumptions that are based on current industry and other government and societal data available to Volta, which may be updated from time to time. 4 Average ROAS is of all ADUSA food and beverage DOOH campaigns Source Link: https://voltacharging.com/press/volta-media-network-surpasses-one-billion-monthly-impressions

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August 03, 2022. VIENNA, Austria. Heads of Delegation expressed words of condolences to OPEC Member Country Nigeria, the OPEC Secretariat and the family of HE Barkindo. At the 31st OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, held via videoconference on 3 August 2022, a special tribute was paid to the late OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, by all Heads of Delegation of participating countries in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) (video link attached). Heads of Delegation recalled the key role HE Barkindo played in the global energy scene and in promoting the DoC, as a leading figure representing OPEC who skillfully built bridges with key energy stakeholders, including producers and consumers, globally. Heads of Delegation expressed words of condolences to OPEC Member Country Nigeria, the OPEC Secretariat and the family of HE Barkindo. At the same time, Heads of Delegation congratulated the new OPEC Secretary General, HE Haitham Al Ghais of the State of Kuwait, on his appointment by acclamation. They wished him all the success in leading the Organization and further supporting the cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries. Source Link: https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/press_room/6988.htm

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July 19, 2022. DUBLIN, Ireland. While maintaining its full complement of 170 branches nationwide, the bank confirms that 70 of these will be repurposed to focus more on account opening, financial planning, mortgages, loans, savings and investments. Retains the country’s largest bank network with 170 branches, ensuring a branch in 95% of locations that Ulster Bank and KBC are leaving  Repurposes 70 branches to boost account-opening facilities for new customers, while withdrawing cash and cheque services in these branches due to declining demand  Through “AIB at An Post”, customers can use cash and cheque services at 920 Post Offices  Will complete hiring 500 digital staff by year end in addition to 700 temporary staff across the country, supporting account-opening  Opens c. 208,000 new accounts in the year to date, a 110% increase since the start of 2022  50 regional hubs to be created in support of staff hybrid working in local communities  Hosts a programme of digital advice evenings for customers AIB today announces an investment programme of over €40 million, which includes support for the bank’s deepening relationship with An Post and completing the hiring for 500 digital roles by year end. While maintaining its full complement of 170 branches nationwide, the bank confirms that 70 of these will be repurposed to focus more on account opening, financial planning, mortgages, loans, savings and investments. With digital usage soaring, the cost of providing cash services has become increasingly unsustainable. As a result, cash, ATM and cheque services will be removed from these branches but customers will continue to have efficient access to cash in their communities. This will enable the bank to provide additional account-opening facilities as Ulster Bank and KBC leave the market, while also ensuring that its branch network has a sustainable future in the community. The hiring of an additional 500 people is primarily in digital, technology and data roles, and over 50 local hubs will be created to support hybrid working for AIB staff in their own communities. Notwithstanding the switch to digital, the bank also recognises the importance of customers having access to cash in their community. Continued cash access through “AIB at An Post” Under its enhanced 20 year “AIB at An Post” arrangement, bank customers wishing to access cash can do so locally at any of the country’s c. 920 Post Offices that offer extended opening hours, including Saturday opening, across the national post office network. At their local Post Office, customers can also withdraw up to €1,500 in cash per day from their AIB current account and lodge up to €5,000 a week in cash. Businesses can lodge up to €50,000 by prior arrangement with the Post Office. All customers can lodge euro cheques to their current account. Customers can also use Billpay and foreign exchange services at An Post. For the 70 repurposed branches, the average distance to a local An Post office is less than 350 metres. Continued cash access through ATMs AIB customers will continue to have access to cash in over 4,000 ATMs nationwide, including third-party ATMs. Continued cash access at point of sale locations nationwide There are up to 25,000 point of sale locations nationwide, most of which provide cash back. AIB retains its 170 strong branch network As AIB has branches in 95% of locations that Ulster Bank and KBC are leaving, the bank is freeing up capacity and has been hiring up to 700 temporary staff to welcome those customers seeking to come on board. AIB has experienced a consistent upward trend in account opening in recent months as Ulster Bank and KBC have stepped up their preparations to withdraw from the Irish market. Already this year, AIB has opened 207,721 bank accounts, a 110 per cent increase since the start of 2022. For the week ending July 3rd, AIB opened 11,231 new accounts in total, up c. 110% on the average weekly run rate in 2021. AIB’s Managing Director of Retail Banking, Jim O’Keeffe, said “How customers want to bank with us is undergoing a huge transition as digital usage is soaring. At AIB we are responding to that digital transition, maintaining the largest branch presence across Ireland and providing alternatives for customers to access cash and payments in their communities. With all this in mind, AIB is retaining its 170 strong branch network across the country, while repurposing some branches. We are also expanding our 20 year partnership with An Post which provides cash and payment services in the community. This, along with access to 4,000 ATMs nationwide and cash back at many of the 25,000 AIB Merchant Services terminals, provides a unique way to sustain our presence in the community and meet customers’ changing needs. We are also investing in 500 roles in our digital teams and creating 50 new hubs for local AIB employment in those communities.” Managing Director of An Post Retail Debbie Byrne said “An Post welcomes the strengthening of our relationship with AIB. We are delighted to partner with it providing everyday banking services to AIB customers, six days a week, across our national post office network. Our network of c. 920 post offices is intrinsic to the financial and social fabric of Ireland. The positive impact of this enhanced partnership recognises the needs of local communities and helps underpin the future sustainability of the network as we continue to innovate and re-imagine the role of the post office in communities into the future.” Digital Advice Open Evenings To support customers wishing to familiarise themselves more with online and mobile banking, AIB will also host a series of Digital Advice Open Evenings in communities across Ireland. Customer usage and demand for digital banking services continue to accelerate with approximately 73% of AIB’s personal customers digitally active compared with an EU average of 57%. AIB customers are logging in more frequently to the AIB Mobile Banking app with daily average usage up 15% year on year. In 2022, AIB has seen a 128% increase in mobile digital wallet transactions in the year to date compared with the same period in 2021. National Media Queries: paddy.x.mcdonnell@aib.ie 087 739 0743 Local Media Queries: graham.x.union@aib.ie 085 208 8343 Notes to Editor: 1. These staff will have the option of hybrid working in communities across Ireland. Link to list of repurposed branches www.aib.ie/branch-updates Source Link: https://aib.ie/content/dam/aib/group/Docs/Press%20Releases/2022/branches-press-release-190722.pdf

August 10, 2022. SAN DIEGO, Calif. Samsung and Qualcomm Work Together to Define Next Wave of Premium Android Experiences Highlights: Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 powers Samsung’s newest flagship foldable device lineup, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4, globally. The Company’s newest premium-tier powerhouse—Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1—delivers power and performance enhancements for the ultimate boost across all on-device experiences. Both devices feature 5G mmWave[1] to enable the fastest 5G cellular speeds available, as well as the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6900 Mobile Connectivity System, which offers premium Wi-Fi 6/6E with 6GHz[2] support and Bluetooth® features including blazing fast speeds to keep users productive and connected. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced that its flagship Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform is powering Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.’s latest cutting-edge foldable smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. The Company’s newest flagship platform, Snapdragon 8+, is a premium-tier powerhouse delivering power and performance enhancements for the ultimate boost across all on-device experiences. The new Galaxy Z series devices also feature the latest Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6900 Mobile Connectivity System, which brings premium Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for fast, sustained connection. “For over two decades, we’ve worked closely with Samsung to define premium Android experiences and our relationship has never been stronger. We are committed to delivering the most innovative mobile and connectivity experiences to our customers and ultimately consumers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 are prime examples of what can be achieved,” said Christopher Patrick, senior vice president and general manager, mobile handset, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Our close strategic partnership with Qualcomm is a prime example of Samsung’s openness philosophy in action, which prioritizes the best device experiences for our users through collaborations with industry-leading experts,” said Inkang Song, vice president and head of technology strategy group, MX business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is proud to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. With more power, speed and efficiency, our fourth-generation foldables open up new possibilities for our users and ultimately change how we interact with our smartphones." Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 delivers the ultimate boost across Galaxy Z series experiences and lets users maximize their play all day. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 delivers ultra-smooth responsiveness and color-rich HDR scenes at the highest visual quality. With an improved Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU and Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU, Snapdragon 8+ provides up to 10% faster GPU speeds and CPU processing, as well as up to 30% GPU and CPU power efficiency improvement to deliver the ultimate gameplay experience[3]. Snapdragon 8+ also features the 7th generation Qualcomm® AI Engine for unbeatable intelligence and up to 20% better performance per Watt[1]. The devices also take advantage of a dedicated Trust Management Engine in Snapdragon 8+ to achieve heightened security for apps and services. The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 features advanced Snapdragon connectivity technologies across 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for fast and reliable connected experiences. The Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System provides remarkable speed and efficiency, including support for 5G mmWave[4] for the fastest 5G cellular speeds possible. Both devices also feature the latest FastConnect 6900, which brings together premium Wi-Fi 6/6E[5] and advanced Bluetooth capabilities. Whether users are streaming, gaming, or working—they’ll experience blazing fast speeds, low latency, and reliable performance for the most demanding applications, even in the most congested areas. More information on the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform can be found at https://www.qualcomm.com/products/application/smartphones/snapdragon-8-series-mobile-platforms/snapdragon-8-plus-gen-1-mobile-platform. For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4, please visit www.samsung.com/galaxy or www.samsungmobilepress.com. About Qualcomm Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Kryo, Adreno, and FastConnect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon, Qualcomm Kryo, Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm AI Engine, and Qualcomm FastConnect are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. [1] 5G mmWave support varies by region depending on network readiness. [2] Galaxy Z Fold4 supports Wi-Fi 6/6E and Galaxy Z Flip4 supports Wi-Fi 6. 6GHz support varies by country depending on its 6 GHz band availability. [3] Compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform [4] 5G mmWave support varies by region depending on network readiness. [5] Galaxy Z Fold4 supports Wi-Fi 6/6E and Galaxy Z Flip4 supports Wi-Fi 6. 6GHz support varies by country depending on its 6 GHz band availability. Qualcomm Contacts Pete Lancia Corporate Communications 1-858-845-5959 corpcomm@qualcomm.com Mauricio Lopez-Hodoyan Investor Relations 1-858-658-4813 ir@qualcomm.com Source Link: https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2022/08/snapdragon-8-plus-gen-1-powers-samsung-galaxy-z-series-devices-globa