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Novo Nordisk Foundation and Export and Investment Fund of Denmark press release: CEO appointed to lead Denmark’s AI supercomputer initiative

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) are pleased to announce the appointment of Nadia Carlsten as CEO of Danish Centre for AI Innovation A/S (DCAI), a company which will own and run Denmark’s first AI supercomputer, Gefion.

The public-private initiative to build Gefion in collaboration with NVIDIA, was announced in March. The goal of DCAI is to enable users to accelerate AI-based research and innovation in critical fields including healthcare, life sciences, quantum computing, and the green transition, supporting the development of innovative solutions to the world’s biggest problems.

Carlsten has significant expertise across AI, quantum technologies, and machine learning, and over 20 years of experience in technology management and development. She led the development and launch of Amazon’s first quantum computing services, before spending over two years developing new products and strategies at SandboxAQ, a Google spinout that brings together AI and quantum technology to address global challenges.

She has degrees from the University of Virginia and a PhD in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where she also studied at the Haas School of Business.

“The combination of a strong scientific background and extensive experiencing in translating the incredible potential of new technologies – specifically AI and quantum – into real-world solutions makes Nadia Carlsten the ideal person to lead this initiative,” says Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, CEO of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. “Her global outlook will also help ensure that the knowledge and innovation developed at DCAI will have impact far beyond Denmark.”

Peder Lundquist, CEO of EIFO, says: “We are very proud to be able to hire a person with Nadia Carlsten’s expertise and abilities as CEO. For me, this emphasizes the importance and potential of DCAI. With her strong business background from both Amazon and SandboxAQ, she is the perfect candidate to ensure that DCAI will be a powerful platform for Danish businesses and for transforming groundbreaking AI-based research into commercially profitable solutions. AI is a strategic focus for EIFO, and I am very much looking forward to our future cooperation.”

Nadia Carlsten says: “I’m thrilled to take on the role of CEO of DCAI and lead this groundbreaking venture at the forefront of AI technology. Gefion is not just one of the world’s most advanced AI supercomputers, it will also be a catalyst for further innovation. Our goal is to provide powerful AI platforms and solutions to bridge the gap between cutting-edge hardware and practical applications, and I look forward to working closely with our customers to harness AI to explore new frontiers and unlock the next wave of technological advancements.”

Optimised for large-scale projects using AI

Carlsten will lead a growing team of DCAI employees who will start being hired later this year. She will also have overall management and financial responsibility for DCAI, while working closely with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, EIFO, and NVIDIA.

Once DCAI is up and running, customers from Denmark’s public and private sectors – including universities and companies – will be able to access a state-of-the-art NVIDIA supercomputer optimised for large-scale projects using AI, as well as world-leading NVIDIA software platforms, training, and expertise. Details on pricing and the access process will be available later in 2024.

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A pilot phase will start later this year. Users with projects that are sufficiently mature will be able to start during this phase, providing valuable feedback. The goal is for DCAI to become more broadly available in the first half of 2025, with additional phases to support AI projects involving sensitive data coming later.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

www.novonordiskfonden.dk/en

About EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark

EIFO is the national promotional bank and export credit agency of Denmark combined in one financial institution. Active in over 100 countries, and with a total business volume of more than EUR 20 billion, EIFO provides financial solutions for Danish companies and their global partners, while also investing in startups and funds. We exist to open doors for Danish global business, accelerate the green transition, promote new technologies and develop the Danish defense industry. With our willingness to take risks in financing, EIFO paves the way for those who dare to think bigger. Read more at www.eifo.dk

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SeABank reaches impressive PBT in the first 9 months, maintains CASA growth momentum

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the first 9 months of 2024, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HOSE: SSB) recorded PBT of US$180 million, together with positive business indicators thanks to solid and effective risk management.

CASA maintains impressive growth momentum

In the first 9 months, SeABank’s total foreign and domestic mobilization reached US$7 billion. CASA escalated to US$817 million, up 24% from the figure of December 31, 2023 and accounted for 13.46% of total deposits.

SeABank also maintained growth momentum, notably reaching PBT of US$180 million – a net increase of US$55 million and up 43% YoY. Of which, TOI reached US$363 million, up 39.56% YoY; NOII reached US$65 million; NII reached US$298 million. NIM increased slightly to 3.94%, although the average lending interest rate decreased, and signs of increasing have just been shown since the end of July. SeABank also recorded positive performance indicators, particularly ROE at 14.96% and ROA at 1.73%.

Ending the first 9 months, SeABank’s total outstanding customer balance reached US$7.8 billion; Total assets recorded a net increase of US$885 million YoY, achieving US$11.4 billion. SeABank is completing procedures for its charter capital increase to US$1.1 billion, after successfully issuing 329 million shares to pay 2023’s dividends and 10.3 million shares to increase equity capital from owner’s equity.

Customer expansion & cost optimization through solid base of risk management

In the first 9 months of 2024, SeABank attracted nearly 430,000 new customers, up 92% from figure of the first 8 months, bringing the total number of customers to nearly 3.6 million. This has resulted from technological investment, increased user experience, and innovative products, thereby creating a distinctive market position for SeABank.

Along with that, SeABank’s CIR decreased significantly to 32.54% thanks to the improved operational efficiency and optimized operating costs that resulted from digital transformation.

Solid and comprehensive risk management system is maintained, with CAR stayed at 12.85%, higher than Basel III minimum requirement (10.5%). In addition, SeABank ensures safe operations with NPL controlled at 1.87%.

Thanks to solid risk management, efficient and stable operations, Moody’s 2024 periodic assessment has maintained SeABank’s Ba3 ratings for important categories with a Stable outlook, implying strong belief in SeABank’s above peer-average capitalization and stable asset quality. SeABank was also honored as “The Risk Management Bank of The Year – Vietnam 2024″ by The European Magazine (UK).

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EQT AB hosts Capital Markets Event in New York

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, EQT hosts its first Capital Markets Event in New York. In the five years since EQT’s listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, EQT has quadrupled revenues and had a fivefold increase in market cap to USD ~40 billion.

The event will feature presentations by EQT’s CEO Christian Sinding, members of the Executive Committee, the Heads of Private Equity and Infrastructure North America, the Global Head of Real Estate and Client Relations & Capital Raising. Presentations will cover EQT’s long-term growth priorities, thematic investment focus, repeatable approach to value creation, EQT’s view on the future of private markets, and EQT’s US ambitions.

Presentations and Q&A will begin at 10:00 AM ET. The event will conclude with a fireside chat between EQT Founder and Chair Conni Jonsson and Bloomberg TV Anchor Dani Burger followed by lunch. 

The event will be held in person only. A presentation is available on the EQT Group website’s Shareholder Relations tab and a recording will be available after the event. 

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Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
Mathilde Milch, Communications Director, +1 917 510 66 26

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Furniture China 2024 Achieved 11.9% Growth on Overseas Visitors

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 29th China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China 2024) successfully concluded on September 13th after four days of fruitful exchanges at SNIEC. Once again, the exhibition reaffirmed its position as a leading global platform for the furniture industry, providing extensive opportunities for international and domestic furniture companies, buyers, designers, and related industries to network and collaborate.

This year’s expo attracted 3,000+ exhibitors, representing various sectors, from furniture manufacturing to home design and material supply. Exhibitors came from 25 countries and regions, highlighting the international scope of Furniture China. According to the Post Show Report, the expo welcomed total of 167,250 visitors, including 28,644 overseas buyers, reflecting a 11.9% year-on-year growth, further enhancing the expo’s global trade influence.

In addition, Maison Shanghai 2024 ran concurrently at SWEECC, showcasing an extensive range of interior designs, home décor, and lifestyle solutions. It has become a key part that draws attention from designers, retailers, and home furnishing enthusiasts from across the globe. Together, the expo created a comprehensive platform for the exchange of ideas and trends in both the furniture and home furnishing industries.

Besides, key events such as the Global Buyers’ Night, Middle East Buyers’ Night and the Anji Industrial Cluster Promotion Event drew significant attention from buyers and industry leaders, fostering discussions on new opportunities for the industry’s future. The digital platform DTS with its new APP also performed impressively, more than 23,000 active users engaging online, generating over 386,000 interactions, since its launch in this July.

The expo not only provided a platform for companies to showcase their latest product innovations but also offered a range of forums and workshops aimed at driving industry development. Over 40 onsite events gathered 200+ speakers, guests, industry experts, designers and KOLs, to share insights covering diverse aspects of furniture topics. Exhibitors also expressed high satisfaction with the quality of the buyers. Many new business connections and continued partnership have been achieved via expo approaches, with follow-up orders expected to exceed existing growth.

Furniture China 2024 successfully showcased the latest trends and developments in the global home furnishing industry, injecting new energy through its innovative online and offline hybrid model. We look forward to the next edition during 10-13 September 2025 in Shanghai (Pudong), which will continue to create more furniture trade opportunities and successes for the global markets.

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