News published on Globe Banner in August 2023

News from August 2023


Menta of PPG: 'With this new facility, PPG will elevate its color development to a new level'

PPG has established a new center of intelligence at its Quattordio, Italy-based office in an effort to leverage its automotive color development capabilities.


Paycom CEO Chad Richison: “With our recent launch into Canada, we have opened a large, cross-border opportunity”

Paycom Software, Inc. has confirmed plans to expand its payroll solution into Canada. Paycom Software specializes in global comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management softwares designed to help businesses of all sizes in the U.S. and internationally, according to an August 1 release.


See: “From consulting to enablement to providing technical expertise, we are ideally suited to helping VergeIO extend their global presence”

Ultraconverged Infrastructure (UCI) company, VergeIO, based in Michigan, has entered a partnership with IT distribution Transformists Network,company to make UCI benefits available to organizations across the APAC region.


Jeffers: 'Alberto and Daniele each bring a long history of leadership in retail commerce technology that will further accelerate our global growth'

XY Retail, based in New York, has appointed Alberto Riva as Chief Revenue Officer and Daniele Nizzero as Director of Solution Strategy, EMEA.


WWE promises fans at next month's India event 'can look forward to seeing their favorite WWE Superstars in action'

WWE's planned return to India next month is something for fans to look forward to, the entertainment outlet announced in a news release this week


French yogurt maker Danone 'preparing to take all necessary measures to protect its rights as shareholder of Danone Russia'

French yogurt maker Danone has confirmed plans to resume with the deconsolidation of its Russia subsidiary while reporting its financial result for the first half of the year. The deconsolidation process is scheduled to begin in July.


July's 'record-setting result validates consumer enthusiasm for experiencing films in an immersive, larger-than-life, cinematic environment is as strong as ever,' Cinemark CEO says

Last month, Cinemark Holdings, Inc., based in Plano, Texas, celebrated its highest-grossing month ever recorded in the company’s history



Binance announces new deputy chief compliance officer

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has announced that Kristen Hecht, who was formerly the company's Global Head of Corporate Compliance, is now Binance's new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO). Hecht has 17 years of experience, including almost 10 years with the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes.


Binance Charity provides update on Women in Tech initiative

Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, recently provided an update on its educational initiative with Women in Tech. Binance Charity said the goal of the partnership is to educate women and girls about blockchain technology, providing them with more professional opportunities.


Regional trade course underway in Trinidad and Tobago 'will place a specific focus' on trade and linkages, WTO Deputy Director-General says

An ongoing regional trade policy course underway, hosted in Trinidad and Tobago, will provide participants with specific training about the international trading system, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said in a statement


Reception celebrates National Disability Independence Day at OAS

On July 26, 2023, Ambassador Francisco O. Mora, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), delivered remarks at a reception honoring National Disability Independence Day and Disability Pride Month.


United States supports economic growth through major investments in Ecuador

Scott Nathan, the Executive Director of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), recently concluded a visit to Ecuador.


Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am delighted to welcome China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'

On June 27, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.


Vásquez Barbosa: 'We are very pleased to announce this mandate with Confuturo'

State Street Corporation has been selected to carry out custody and fund order services for Chile-based insurance company, Confuturo.


Okonjo-Iweala: 'I welcome Japan's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'

The World Trade Organization recently announce that Japan formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies which signifies the country's commitment to addressing harmful subsidies and also promoting sustainable fishing practices.