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THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT’S OPULENCE COLLECTION RETURNS WITH A ONE-OF-A-KIND 10 KG PURE GOLD ADAPTATION OF A HAIDA MASTERPIECE AND MORE
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Royal Canadian Mint’s Opulence Collection, a highly exclusive selection of pure gold and platinum luxury coins, makes a dramatic return with the one-of-a-kind 2024 10 kg 99.99% Pure Gold Coin – The Dance Screen (The Scream Too). This exquisite tribute to Pacific Northwest Coast artistic tradition, enhanced with genuine abalone pieces, is the work of acclaimed Haida master carver Chief 7IDANsuu (James Hart). His inspirational art honouring the salmon’s role in nature and in the Haida way of life is also reproduced in a very limited line of meticulously engraved 99.95% pure platinum one-kilo coins, adorned with real abalone. This year’s Opulence Collection is rounded out by the 2024 $500 Pure Gold Coin – Purely Brilliant, a 5 oz. jewel-like creation, embellished with Canadian diamonds and designed by artists Chris and Rosina Reid.
The Mint has once again partnered with Heffel Fine Art Auction House to sell the 2024 10 kg 99.99% Pure Gold Coin – The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) through a live auction on November 20, 2024. The other coins in the 2024 Opulence Collection can be ordered as of today.
“The launch of our new Opulence Collection continues to demonstrate that technical excellence and artistry are both traditions and trademarks of the Royal Canadian Mint,” said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. “We are proud to see our skill showcased on rare and luxurious works of numismatic art, especially on the one-of-a-kind gold masterpiece that honours the spirit and talent of master Haida carver Chief 7IDANsuu.”
Impeccably crafted from 10 kg of 99.99% pure Canadian gold, The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) re-creates carved images from the original red cedar panel carved by Chief 7IDANsuu on its reverse. Its design brings together traditional Haida figures—a Shaman, the Beaver, Raven, Eagle, Frog, Orca and Mother Bear with cubs—whose life deeply depends on the Salmon, represented in human and animal form along the edge. Six pearlescent pieces of responsibly sourced abalone shell are inlayed along the coin’s edge, where their aquatic hues shimmer in the light and their shapes evoke the Haida copper shields that serve as traditional markers of wealth. The imposing coin’s obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati, surrounded by an engraving of subtle sketch lines from the original carving.
This unique coin is displayed in a square capsule enclosure and is accompanied by a serialized certificate in a hardcover book format. It is presented in a luxury collector’s box made of red cedar —a nod to the original carving’s medium, and is topped with a decorated Haida copper shield fashioned by Chief 7IDANsuu.
“It is wonderful to see my work honoured and fit into a coin this way, hanging onto its message. Working with the talented crew of the Royal Canadian Mint and what they can accomplish, this sharpens my senses. Having Heffel Fine Art Auction House, a fine establishment, bringing this idea forward to the world brings strength to the stride,” said Chief 7IDANsuu of Haida Gwaii, master carver and renowned Haida artist.
“Heffel is truly honoured to continue our collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mint and bring to market this stunning 10-kilogram gold masterpiece featuring the iconic work of Chief 7IDANsuu (James Hart),” said David Heffel, President, Heffel Fine Art Auction House. “The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) is a beautiful testament to Chief James Hart’s heritage and to Canadian art. This singular numismatic work of art presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate an important artist’s legacy and own a piece of history, and we are thrilled to play a part in its journey.”
Collectors interested in bidding on the 10 kg 99.99% Pure Gold Coin – The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) can register for the auction with Heffel.
Limited to a mintage of only 38 world-wide are one-kilo, 99.95% pure platinum renditions of The Dance Screen (The Scream Too). These coins’ proof finish is also enhanced with shimmering pieces of responsibly source abalone. Nestled in a removable tray, each coin is presented in a cabinet-style case and accompanied by a booklet certifying its authenticity, as well as a pair of gloves for safely handling these treasures. Each coin retails for $89,999.95 CAD.
The 2024 $500 Pure Gold Coin – Purely Brilliant is the final offering in this year’s Opulence Collection. The mintage of these 5 oz., 99.99% pure gold and diamond creations is only 20, with each coin retailing for $99,995.00 CAD.
The reverse is the work of Canadian artists Chris and Rosina Reid who imagined a design evoking sound waves or tree rings, each one radiating out from a central point. These patterns honour the individual shape, patented cut and light performance of the five Ideal Cut diamonds, graded by the De Beers Institute of Diamonds and set at the centre of each coin. The Canadian-mined square, round, oval, cushion and heart-cut gems and smaller decorative diamonds have a total weight of 3.4 carats. The coin’s obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati, surrounded by a repeating pattern inspired by the reverse’s diamond mount.
The exclusive numismatic works of art from the Opulence Collection, can be directly ordered from the Mint at 1-800-2671-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, from www.mint.ca, and through the Mint’s official dealers and distributors.
For an in-depth look at the 2024 Opulence Collection, visit www.mint.ca/opulence. Images and video of these spectacular coins are available here.
About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada’s prestigious military and civilian honours.
As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. As an organization that strives to take better care of the environment, to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces and to make a positive impact on the communities where it operates, the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices in every aspect of its operations.
For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About Heffel Fine Art Auction House
Since 1978, Heffel has connected passionate collectors across the world with outstanding works of art, with sales totaling nearly $1 billion. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, Heffel has the most experienced team of fine art specialists in Canada and provides superior client service to both sellers and buyers internationally.
For more information, media are asked to contact: Royal Canadian Mint, Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, 613-884-6370, [email protected]; Heffel Fine Art Auction House, Rebecca Rykiss, National Director, Brand and Communications, 416-961-6505 ext. 323, [email protected]
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Hastee reaches profitability as Earned Wage Access solutions become the norm for top employers
LONDON, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hastee, one of Europe’s leading providers of earned wage access (EWA) and financial wellbeing solutions, is proud to announce that it has reached profitability. This marks a significant milestone in its journey to empower employees with greater financial flexibility and control. The achievement comes amid rising demand for on-demand pay solutions, with destination employers now frequently citing these as a necessary benefit to attract, retain, and engage staff.
Founded with a mission to improve the financial resilience of workers, Hastee has grown rapidly since its launch and now has over 350 employer clients spanning nearly all sectors. Notable customers include global leaders in hospitality (such as McDonald’s, Domino’s and Taco Bell), top international retailers (such as IKEA, Mediamarkt and DIA), major healthcare organisations (such as Bupa and the NHS), and many more of the world’s leading employers (such as Unilever, PayPal, Iberia Express and EY).
Hastee operates in 4 of the 5 largest European markets for earned wage access: UK, Spain, Ireland, and Portugal. In 2020, Hastee acquired Typs, one of Southern Europe’s leading financial wellbeing solutions, enabling Hastee to build a unique multi-language, multi-currency, and flexible platform ready for further international scaling. Hastee is majority-owned by IDC, a multi-fund platform with $2.2B AUM, through its innovation vertical IDC Ventures.
Hastee’s solution is built on 3 pillars of financial wellbeing: Earn, Learn, and Grow. Employees can use the award-winning Hastee app to track their earnings, access earned pay flexibly, receive personalized bite-sized financial education and save directly from their payroll. The app is one of the most popular financial wellbeing apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with a user rating of 4.7 in each.
“We are extremely proud to be among the very first EWA providers globally to reach profitability,” commented Hastee CEO Jaime Jimenez. “The combination of rapid growth of our customer base alongside a cautious approach to spending has paid off: we have built a highly sustainable business that can service its clients without the need for further external funding.”
Jimenez continued: “Financial wellbeing has risen to the very top of the agenda among HR leaders, and we are honoured to have a role to play in supporting employees improve their financial health, while also helping our clients reach their ambitious ESG targets.”
“We are thrilled to support Hastee in reaching this pivotal moment,” shared Alejandro Rodriguez, co-founder and Managing Partner at IDC Ventures. “Hastee’s focus on financial wellbeing aligns perfectly with IDC Ventures’ mission of backing impactful companies that make a positive difference. We’re excited to be part of this journey, providing real value to both the end users and our partners. This achievement reflects the strength of Hastee’s model and the growing importance of solutions that empower individuals to take control of their financial health.”
About Hastee
Hastee is a financial wellness platform that allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, helping them manage cash flow and avoid debt. The platform integrates with employers’ payroll systems and provides users with flexible, on-demand access to their earnings. Hastee currently has over 350 employer clients spanning nearly all sectors. Learn more by visiting Hastee.com.
About IDC Ventures
IDC Ventures (IDCV) is a venture capital platform within IDC Network, a global multi-fund asset manager. Serving as the Partner of Choice for over 150 family offices across 30 countries, IDCV offers a diverse range of venture capital opportunities including proprietary funds, co-investments, and co-managed funds in collaboration with industry-leading managers. With $500M in assets under management, IDCV typically leads funding rounds and holds board seats, offering founders guidance drawn from deep expertise in entrepreneurship, banking, law, and consulting. Since its inception in 2019, IDCV has backed transformative founders from Series A to growth stages, with a primary focus on fintech and marketplaces in Europe, the US, and Latin America—particularly Brazil and Mexico. For more information, visit IDCVentures.com.
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OSLO, Norway, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Akastor ASA invites investors and analysts to a webcast presentation of the third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.
Date and time:
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, at 15:00 CET
Presenters:
- Akastor: Karl Erik Kjelstad, CEO, and Øyvind Paaske, CFO
- HMH: Thomas McGee, CFO, and David Bratton, SVP FP&A and Operational Finance
Link to webcast:
https://akercreativehub.eventcdn.net/events/akastor-audiocast-q3-2024
Questions can be submitted throughout the streaming event. The presentation material will be published on www.akastor.com and www.newsweb.no at 07:00 CET on 30 October.
For further information, please contact:
Øyvind Paaske
Chief Financial Officer
Mob: +47 917 59 705
E-mail: [email protected]
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act
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LONDON, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Greenbrook, the specialist communications advisor, is pleased to announce the appointment of former European Commissioner and Lead non-exec director at HM Treasury, Lord Hill, and the return of the City advisor, David Trenchard, as advisors to the firm.
Lord Hill is the former European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union. He was Leader of the House of Lords and Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster from 2013 to 2014. He has been Lead non-executive director at HM Treasury and is Chairman of the Ditchley Foundation. He carried out the UK Listings Review for the then Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2021.
David Trenchard, who was an advisor to Greenbrook from 2014 to 2022, brings over four decades of experience in finance. Most recently, he was Engagement Director at Elliott Advisors. David began his career at Morgan Stanley, rising to become a Managing Director in Equity Capital Markets and Head of Corporate Broking.
Andrew Honnor, Managing Partner of Greenbrook, commented: “We are delighted to welcome both Jonathan and David to our team. Their considerable experience across policy, markets and finance will provide deep insight to our clients as they navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities in the current macro-economic environment.”
Lord Hill commented: “I’ve known Andrew for two decades, and have looked with admiration at what he has achieved at Greenbrook. I look forward to joining his team and hope I can add something to the firm’s growing success.”
David Trenchard commented: “It is a pleasure to return as an advisor to Greenbrook, a leader in complex communications issues. I look forward to working with Greenbrook’s clients across various situations.”
Lord Hill and David Trenchard join Michelle Pinggera, Simon Walker and Piers Dennison as advisors to Greenbrook. Michelle joined Greenbrook in July 2018 and is the former International Chief of Staff and Partner at Goldman Sachs. Simon joined Greenbrook in March 2017 and was previously Director General of the Institute of Directors, Communications Secretary to HM Queen Elizabeth II, advisor to former Prime Minister John Major, and Chief Executive of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association. Piers joined Greenbrook in July 2021 and is a former Partner and Head of Investor Relations at Park Square Capital.
Contact details:
Ksenia Galouchko / Demi Kurban
Greenbrook
+44 20 7952 2000 / [email protected]
About Greenbrook:
Greenbrook provides strategic communications advisory services to the investment industry. We work with clients across the following asset classes: private equity, venture capital, private debt, hedge funds, activist funds, infrastructure and real estate, and traditional fund management.
We advise our clients on all aspects of their business through the lens of reputation, helping to build and protect value.
Greenbrook has advised on over $58 billion of corporate and sovereign debt restructurings over the last 12 months. Greenbrook was ranked by Bloomberg as the #1 advisor in Europe for engaged shareholder communications in 2023. The firm ranked among the top #5 in Europe by Mergermarket and the #1 PR and communications firm in Europe by Private Equity Wire.
For more information, please visit www.greenbrookadvisory.com or follow Greenbrook on LinkedIn.
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