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Manulife and World Economic Forum Announce Winners in ‘Prospering in Longevity Challenge’ to Drive Health and Financial Resiliency

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October 16, 2024

Manulife gives half a million dollars in prize money to challenge winners to help accelerate their mission to enable people to live healthier, more prosperous lives

BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife today announced the winners of the Prospering in Longevity Challenge, through UpLink, the World Economic Forum’s open innovation platform, and the Forum’s Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems. Together, Manulife and the Forum have chosen ten winning global start-ups that have innovative approaches to preventative health care and strengthening financial wellness over longer lives.

The winners of the Prospering in Longevity Challenge are:

Addition Wealth, a holistic financial wellness platform that partners with companies to offer customized financial wellness solutions
Boldin (formerly NewRetirement), a dynamic platform designed to revolutionize retirement planning by integrating technology with personalized financial advice
Conquest, a comprehensive financial planning tool designed to help advisers expand their practice and provide clients with robust financial advice
GetSetUp, an innovative educational platform tailored specifically for older adults, empowering them through live, interactive classes
Givers, a startup supporting family caregivers by helping them access state programs that provide financial compensation, coaching and training
juli, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize chronic condition management
Smplicare, an AI-driven coaching platform focused on promoting healthy ageing
TELL, a pioneering health-tech company specializing in neurocognitive health assessment through innovative voice analysis technology
Waterlily, a startup utilizing AI to revolutionize planning and insurance for long-term care
Zencey, a health-care startup leveraging AI and telemedicine to provide accessible and personalized care

By 2050, the global population over 65 is expected to double to 1.6 billion¹, bringing significant health and wealth challenges for our planet. Manulife partnered with the World Economic Forum and UpLink on this challenge because of a shared sense of urgency to find accessible solutions to help people worldwide live longer, healthier, and better lives. 

Manulife President and CEO Roy Gori will share more details about the winners today at the Longer. Healthier. Better. Longevity Symposium in Boston, which was hosted for the first time in 2023. The winning startups will each receive C$50,000 in prize money alongside access to UpLink’s Innovation Ecosystem. The ecosystem is a network of innovators, investors, experts, and partner organizations that can help them make a deeper impact.

“The world urgently needs solutions to address the longevity crisis. People are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. Many people cannot fund these extra years within the existing social and financial system,” said Sarah Chapman, Global Chief Sustainability Officer for Manulife. “The winners of this challenge are leveraging technology to create innovative solutions to these issues. Now more than ever, we need strategic collaboration like this to help people live longer, healthier, better lives.”

Earlier this year, the multi-year partnership between Manulife and UpLink was announced at the Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos and the Prospering in Longevity Challenge is the first of three innovation challenges designed to help shape the future of, and investment in, the longevity economy. New thematic focus areas will be picked for the next two challenges in 2025 and 2026.

“Through the multi-year partnership with Manulife and the World Economic Forum’s Longevity Economy Initiative, UpLink is accelerating longevity innovation to empower people from all backgrounds to lead healthier, more financially resilient and fulfilling lives,” said John Dutton, Head of UpLink, World Economic Forum. “The first of three innovation challenges, Prospering in Longevity, attracted innovative solutions from around the world, with a focus on preventative healthcare and financial resilience across generations. We look forward to continuing our work with Manulife to source and scale start-ups in the longevity space, promoting resilient and prosperous lives for individuals, communities, and society as a whole.”

To learn more about Manulife’s Impact Agenda, and to track progress against its goals, visit manulife.com/impact. 

About Manulife  
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.  

Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.  

About UpLink  
UpLink is the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, designed to unlock an ‘entrepreneur revolution’ for people and planet by supporting start-ups with innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues, as outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

Launched at the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Annual Meeting in Davos in partnership with Deloitte and Salesforce, UpLink is building an innovation ecosystem for entrepreneurs, investors, experts and partners, helping to scale early-stage ventures sourced through a competition framework known as innovation challenges. UpLink has now run more than 50 challenges and identified over 500 entrepreneurs with innovative solutions across critical SDG areas including health, food, freshwater, ocean, plastics, education, climate and more. For more information, visit https://uplink.weforum.org.  

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^¹ World Economic Forum – Longevity Economy Principles: The Foundations for a Financially Resilient Future

Media Contacts:  Emily English, [email protected], +1-647-544-2800 

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Precisely Celebrates Customer Achievements with Precisely Data Integrity Awards

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October 16, 2024

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BMW Group, Chamberlain Group, FERC, Generali Real Estate, and NZ Super Fund Honored at Trust ’24

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced the winners of the inaugural Precisely Data Integrity Awards at Trust ’24, the company’s annual Data Integrity Summit. The award ceremony took place at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business in Philadelphia on October 8, with recipients from around the world recognized for their outstanding achievements in AI Impact, Business Impact, and Societal Impact categories, using Precisely software, data, and services.

The Data Integrity Awards recognize Precisely customers who have achieved excellence in data integrity through innovative use cases and demonstrated results. The winners include:

BMW Group: World-leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles uses the Precisely Data Integrity Suite to seamlessly connect its extensive mainframe environment to modern cloud technologies and platforms such as Kafka. Achieving outstanding performance and near real-time replication for automating data pipelines to support over 600 applications, BMW is modernizing its mainframe systems while maintaining operational integrity.
Chamberlain Group: Global leader in intelligent access uses Precisely Automate solutions to simplify and govern its SAP workflows, querying real-time information for data validation. The company experienced an 87% improvement in time savings, resulting in greater productivity and generating noteworthy benefits for its customer care team.
FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission): This independent US agency uses the Precisely Data Integrity Suite to centralize and automate data cataloging and stewardship, replacing their legacy system with modern tools that streamline asset registration and governance processes. FERC has significantly reduced time and resources for maintaining the catalog, while enhancing data stewardship and improving data-driven decision-making across the commission.
Generali Real Estate – City Forward: One of the first real estate asset managers to establish a dedicated AI and machine learning innovation division uses high-integrity enrichment data from Precisely to train their models, reduce bias, and deliver more contextually relevant results for its City Forward® platform. This enables the business to make smarter decisions powered by highly accurate AI-driven insights, disrupting the traditional decision-making processes that inform investment strategies.
New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super Fund): New Zealand’s sovereign wealth fund is using the Precisely Data Integrity Suite to enable users to find, understand, and access their data. The organization has empowered their investment analysts and teams with trusted data to make more confident business decisions.

“We are incredibly proud to honor these exceptional organizations for the impressive achievements they have accomplished on their journey to data integrity,” said Kevin Ruane, CMO at Precisely. “As our first-ever Data Integrity Awards it was exciting to see the enthusiasm and passion from Precisely customers around the globe. Each company has a unique data story to tell, and it was truly a pleasure to recognize and celebrate with our customers at Trust ’24.”

About Precisely

As a global leader in data integrity, Precisely ensures that your data is accurate, consistent, and contextual. Our portfolio, including the Precisely Data Integrity Suite, helps integrate your data, improve data quality, govern data usage, geocode and analyze location data, and enrich with complementary datasets for confident business decisions. Over 12,000 organizations in more than 100 countries, including 93 of the Fortune 100, trust Precisely software, data, and strategy services to power AI, automation, and analytics initiatives. Learn more at www.precisely.com.

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du partners with Cognizant to elevate digital Telecommunications excellence

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October 16, 2024

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The collaboration will integrate Cognizant’s advanced solutions to enhance du’s service quality and customer satisfaction, ushering in a new era of digital innovation in the telco industry.

TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) and du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a five-year strategic relationship aimed at accelerating du’s digital transformation. The collaboration is focused on enhancing du’s internal capabilities to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape.

du is committed to delivering more agile and efficient services, aligning with the UAE’s ambitious innovation and growth objectives. Cognizant will provide du with comprehensive quality engineering and assurance, release management, automation services, and governance for Business Support Systems, Operational Support Systems, and Enterprise Support Systems, digital, data, and integration areas. Additionally, Cognizant will support du’s strategic initiatives with enterprise architecture and high-level solution design, aiming to ensure enhanced quality, and reduced time to market. This collaboration with Cognizant will empower du to elevate its service quality and provide tailored digital experiences that meet the diverse needs of its clients.

“By strengthening our internal capabilities through our relationship with Cognizant, we are ensuring that du is well-positioned to meet future demands, drive innovation, and provide world-class services to our clients,” said Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO at du. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering impactful, forward-thinking solutions that improve the lives of the communities we serve.”

“We are proud to collaborate with du as they embark on their digital transformation journey,” added Maged Wassim, Head of Cognizant Middle East. “By leveraging our expertise in quality engineering, we aim to elevate du’s innovative spirit and optimize their operations, empowering them to deliver exceptional client experiences that set new benchmarks in the telecommunications sector across the Middle East.”

About du

du adds life to life with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment services, and fintech solutions. Through a digital-first approach powered by ultra-reliable fiber and 5G technology, du delivers bespoke solutions leveraging cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and IoT integration. As a trusted digital telco enabler spearheading the UAE’s digital transformation, we collaborate with a dynamic partner ecosystem to propel industries and society toward operational excellence, shaping a more connected and digitally advanced future across the region.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @Cognizant.

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Juniper Square to Acquire Forstone Luxembourg to Expand Global Fund Administration Footprint

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October 16, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Juniper Square, the leading provider of innovative fund software and administration solutions for the private markets, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Forstone Luxembourg, a division of Forstone Group, to expand its global fund administration and fund services footprint. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Founded in 2021, Forstone Luxembourg provides fund administration, transfer agency, and other fund services in Luxembourg. The strategic acquisition of Forstone Luxembourg brings additional expertise and an established presence in the European market, which reinforces Juniper Square’s commitment to providing a global and comprehensive suite of services to its clients, enabling them to navigate the complexities of cross-border operations with greater ease and efficiency.

Alex Robinson, CEO and Co-founder of Juniper Square commented, “This acquisition stems from the approach we’ve taken since day one: working closely with our customers to deeply understand their needs and finding new, innovative ways to support them. Our global expansion efforts, which began earlier this year in India, are further strengthened with this acquisition. We’re thrilled to welcome the Forstone Luxembourg team to Juniper Square and bring their deep knowledge and expertise on the Luxembourg market to our clients.” Robinson added, “As we got to know Forstone Luxembourg, it became clear that they share our values, passion, and vision for transforming the private markets, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Juniper Square family.”

Arnaud Brive, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Forstone Luxembourg said, “Juniper Square is making a tremendous impact in the private markets, and their innovative approach sets them apart in the industry. We’re excited to join forces and are confident that together, we will achieve great things.”

Christine Egbert, General Manager for Fund Administration at Juniper Square, who will oversee integrating Forstone Luxembourg’s team, existing client base, and technology stack into the Juniper Square environment, commented, “I joined Juniper Square to help scale a world-class service organization that delivers a truly modern solution to its clients. With the acquisition of Forstone Luxembourg, we can now offer Luxembourg-based administration services to our customers, an important milestone for our company.”

The transition is subject to final regulatory approval, following which Forstone Luxembourg will operate as Juniper Square Luxembourg. The Forstone Group will continue to execute its strategy to service the Luxembourg market by leveraging its expertise in the private markets and real estate sector through core services such as traditional bookkeeping and consulting.

Juniper Square is the leading provider of innovative fund software and administration solutions for the private markets, helping GPs and LPs seamlessly connect and communicate across every stage of the investment lifecycle. From fundraising and onboarding to investor management and fund administration, Juniper Square empowers investment managers to accelerate fundraising, scale operations efficiently, and improve investor satisfaction. With over 2,000 GPs relying on its platform to manage more than 38,000 investment entities, 600,000 LP accounts, and $1 trillion in investor equity, Juniper Square continues to invest in cutting-edge technology. The firm’s focus on mastering data management and leveraging modern solutions delivers a compelling and seamless experience for both fund managers and their LPs. Learn more at https://www.junipersquare.com/.