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CI Financial and d1g1t Inc. Expand Strategic Alliance To Drive Accelerated Growth Across North America and Globally

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CI Financial Corp. (“CI”) (TSX: CIX), and d1g1t Inc., the first provider of an enterprise wealth management platform powered by institutional-grade analytics and risk management tools, today announced the significant expansion of the strategic alliance between the two firms.

Under the terms of the expanded strategic partnership, d1g1t Inc.’s enterprise wealth management platform will be used to help CI Financial, a global asset and wealth management firm, to modernize its technology platforms and further develop advanced discretionary capabilities within its Assante Wealth Management business and correspondent network services.

The expanded partnership is also expected to allow CI Financial to more easily integrate its acquired U.S.-based registered investment adviser (RIA) firms, which will be able to seamlessly plug into d1g1t’s comprehensive technology platform. This year, CI has acquired RIA firms that manage US$11 billion in client assets (as of August 31, 2020), emerging as one of the top consolidators of independent wealth management businesses in the U.S. market.

“The quality of d1g1t’s leadership team, the strength of its offerings and the singularity of its approach is a combination that none of its competitors within the industry can meet, so expanding our relationship with them was an easy decision,” said Darie Urbanky, President and Chief Operating Officer of CI. “Having the proper technology framework in place is crucial not only to serving our existing businesses but also to expanding our presence internationally, especially in the U.S. wealth management space.”

Mr. Urbanky continued, “In today’s competitive landscape, it isn’t enough to bring financial capital to the table when making acquisitions. It’s also imperative to have technology that not only streamlines the implementation process but elevates the experience for advisors and their clients. The expansion of our strategic partnership with d1g1t augments our capabilities to do all those things for the firms we acquire.”

The expansion of the strategic relationship between CI Financial and d1g1t, Inc. encompasses the following:

  • Assante Wealth Management, one of Canada’s largest providers of wealth management solutions to individuals, families and business owners with approximately $46 billion in assets (as at August 31, 2020), will deliver access to a proprietary d1g1t trading module that provides enhanced discretionary capabilities within separately managed accounts (SMAs) and unified managed accounts (UMAs) for the firm’s 900 financial advisors.
  • CI Investment Services*, a broker-dealer that provides a wide range of innovative brokerage and trading solutions to diverse clients that include portfolio managers, introducing brokers and institutional investors, will offer access for its clients to the full spectrum of the d1g1t technology platform.

“Industry-leading technology is a critical business requirement and essential to both the client and advisor experience,” said Sean EtheringtonAssante President. “The capabilities of the d1g1t platform will elevate our discretionary platform, broaden our recruiting capability, support continued growth in the high-net-worth segment and help fulfill our objective of being the leading wealth manager in every market segment in which we compete.”

Dr. Dan Rosen, co-founder and CEO of d1g1t, Inc., said, “We are excited to build on our strategic relationship with CI to deliver best-in-class technology tools and financial engineering expertise. We look forward to both supporting the robust global expansion plans of CI Financial, while elevating the service experience for the company’s affiliated professionals and their clients. The expansion of our partnership with CI not only validates the unique solutions we provide, but underscores our ability to serve large, diversified financial businesses with ambitious growth plans, across North America, and globally.”

The announcement substantially builds out on the strategic partnership created last year, when CI Financial agreed to deploy the d1g1t’s technology platform across the firm’s advisory businesses and acquired a minority equity stake in d1g1t, Inc.

*CI Investment Services is a registered business name of BBS Securities Inc.

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Forbes Recognizes DXC’s Consulting Excellence in 2025 World’s Best Management Consulting Firms Ranking

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ASHBURN, Va., May 16, 2025 /CNW/ – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has been named to the prestigious Forbes World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 list for the third year in a row. Out of 955,000 consulting firms in the U.S., fewer than 0.02% made the ranking, which is based on a rigorous survey of 2,350 clients and peers across 33 categories.

“This recognition highlights DXC’s deep industry expertise and unwavering commitment to driving business transformation through consulting and engineering,” said Howard Boville, President, Consulting & Engineering Services – Powered by AI. “As enterprises accelerate their digital evolution in the era of AI, we continue to deliver intelligent, scalable and secure solutions that help our clients innovate, optimize and gain competitive advantages industries.”

The consulting sector remains one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding areas within professional services. A recent analysis by the Business Research Company projects that the global management consulting market will exceed $1.07 trillion in 2025, growing from $1.02 trillion in 2024. By 2029, the market is expected to reach approximately $1.33 trillion. To help businesses navigate this vast industry and identify top consulting partners, Forbes and Statista have collaborated to create a definitive ranking of the world’s leading management consulting firms.

DXC earned recognitions in the following categories: Automotive, Digital Transformation, IT, Technology, Telecommunications, and IT Strategy & Implementation. With a global team of 50,000+ highly skilled engineers and consultants, DXC is driving innovation across industries like financial services; healthcare and life sciences; public sector; aerospace and defense; automotive and manufacturing, and more. From improving fraud detection in banking to enhancing safety in autonomous driving, we’re helping clients transform their operations and unlock the potential of AI. The complete list of honorees can be viewed on the Forbes website.

For more information on DXC Consulting and Engineering Services – Powered by AI, visit https://dxc.com/us/en/offerings/analytics-and-engineering 

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About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

Angelena Abate, Media Relations, [email protected]; Roger Sachs, CFA, Investor Relations, +1-201 259-0801, [email protected]

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Axonify Uncovers the Training Disconnect Facing Gen Z Frontline Workers

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New data shows personalized, mobile-first learning is essential to retaining and engaging the newest generation of frontline workers

WATERLOO, ON, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Generation Z (Gen Z) is reshaping the workforce—and setting new expectations for how training should support their success. According to Axonify’s latest report, Polling the frontline: Gen Z’s training and skills gaps, more than three-quarters (77%) of frontline Gen Z workers have faced situations where insufficient job-specific skills and training hindered their ability to complete tasks effectively. In these moments, nearly two-thirds (62%) reported feeling overwhelmed and anxious, over half (55%) experienced embarrassment and 14% even considered quitting their jobs. This new data from Axonify, a global leader in frontline training and performance, reveals the urgent need for employers to rethink how they train and support the newest generation of frontline talent.

The report surveyed 500 U.S. Gen Z frontline workers to understand what’s working—and where training is falling flat. For many, training begins and ends at onboarding. One in three received training only when they started their role, while 37% say they don’t have enough time to learn on the job. Others describe the training they did receive as disengaging or irrelevant, with 34% reporting that the content lacked interest or practical value. These gaps have real consequences: 67% of Gen Z workers say more consistent training would help reduce burnout, and 81% believe they would stay longer in their jobs if they had better ongoing support.

For Gen Z frontline workers, it’s not just about how much training they get—it’s about how relevant and applicable it is. Many say the content they receive isn’t personalized, doesn’t reflect their day-to-day challenges or fails to build confidence. In fact, 24% of respondents said they didn’t feel more confident after completing training, highlighting deeper issues with how knowledge is being delivered and reinforced.

“These findings underscore the critical need for employers to rethink their training strategies to better support Gen Z workers,” said Dave Carter, Chief Revenue Officer at Axonify. “By providing personalized, engaging and accessible training programs, organizations can not only bridge existing skills gaps but also enhance employee confidence, productivity and retention. It’s clear that adapting to the preferences of this new generation is essential for building a resilient and effective frontline workforce.”

Gen Z workers aren’t resistant to training—they’re asking for more of it, delivered with purpose, relevance and flexibility. Half of the respondents (50%) want personalized training tailored to their roles and career goals. Meanwhile, 35% prefer short video modules that are quick and easy to understand and another 35% want the option to learn on mobile devices. The shift toward more personalized, continuous learning is reshaping how frontline organizations approach training and development—and Gen Z is shining a spotlight on what they need to succeed. When training reflects these real-life situations, workers report greater confidence (90%), productivity (82%) and job satisfaction (81%)—all of which drive better outcomes for employers.

“This generation is digitally native and eager for work,” said Carter. “When training is personalized, practical and accessible, it enables Gen Z to grow with your organization instead of out of it.”

Learn more about the state of Gen Z frontline training in full – Polling the frontline: Gen Z’s training and skills gaps

Survey methodology: Axonify surveyed 500 retail, hospitality and food and beverage frontline workers within Generation Z (age 18- 28) in the U.S. using the online insights platform Pollfish. This survey was completed in April 2025.

About Axonify
Axonify is the #1 frontline-forward training and performance platform used by companies like Walmart, Kroger and Foot Locker. Over 4M users in 160+ countries use Axonify to onboard and train in five minutes a day. With personalized, AI-powered microlearning, custom training content, embedded communication, task management and more, Axonify is revolutionizing the way frontline workers learn, connect and get things done. Axonify is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit axonify.com.

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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + NYSE celebrates 233 years forward

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NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on May 16th

  • U.S. equities trend higher, with the S&P 500 extending its win streak and closing just 3.7% below its record high, driven by easing trade tensions with China and softer-than-expected inflation data.
  • The Producer Price Index unexpectedly fell in April, and retail sales saw only a slight increase, both contributing to positive market sentiment this week.
  • As the NYSE celebrates its 233rd anniversary, it highlights major milestones including the launch of NYSE Texas and the trading innovations to allow efficient processing of historic message volume across its markets.

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The New York Stock Exchange welcomes ALS United to the podium to recognize ALS Awareness Month.

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The Asian American and Pacific Islander community celebrates AAPI Heritage Month at the NYSE’s 3rd Annual AAPI Bell Celebration.

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