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Public Sector Pension Investment Board announces new Chief Financial Officer and new Chief Risk Officer

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MONTRÉAL, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today announced the appointment of Caroline Vermette as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PSP Investments. PSP Investments also announced the appointment of Alexandre Roy as Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer.

Caroline Vermette joins PSP Investments from National Bank of Canada, where she most recently served as Senior Vice President, Internal Audit, providing independent assurance to the Board and senior management on the effectiveness of the Bank’s risk management, governance, and internal controls. She brings over 20 years of experience in financial leadership roles, demonstrating a proven track record of strategic financial planning, risk management, and driving efficiency through technology and innovation.

“The appointment of Caroline Vermette as CFO marks an exciting new chapter for PSP Investments”, said Deborah K. Orida, President and Chief Executive Officer, PSP Investments. “Her wealth of experience in financial reporting, internal audit, and risk management, combined with her deep understanding of complex financial transactions and international accounting standards, will be instrumental in ensuring the continued financial strength and strategic direction of PSP Investments. Caroline will strengthen PSP Investments ability to navigate an increasingly complex global investment landscape and deliver on our mandate for our beneficiaries.”

Alexandre Roy joined PSP Investments in 2007 and has long played a critical role in strengthening the organization’s risk management function and portfolio construction process. Through progressively senior roles, culminating in his position as Senior Managing Director, Total Fund Management, where he developed and implemented the Total Fund approach. This approach treats all asset classes and investment activities as a cohesive unit and as such has optimized the investment process, enhanced portfolio performance, and improved risk management across the organization. Most recently, he also assumed interim responsibilities of the Chief Investment Office.

“Alexandre’s exceptional talent and leadership has long been instrumental to PSP Investments in delivering value for our beneficiaries and advancing our strategic objectives. His appointment as Chief Risk Officer reflects his deep understanding of our business, his proven ability to develop and implement new approaches to strengthen our organization, and his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity of our investment portfolio. I am delighted to welcome Alexandre to our Executive Committee and look forward to the valuable insights he will bring. I am confident that in this role, he will continue to strengthen our risk management framework and contribute to the long-term success of PSP Investments,” added Ms. Orida.

About PSP Investments

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada’s largest pension investors with $264.9 billion of net assets under management as of March 31, 2024. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in capital markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and credit investments. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages and invests amounts transferred to it by the Government of Canada for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact: PSP Investments, Maria Constantinescu, Phone: (514) 218-3795, Email: media@investpsp.ca

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KuCoin Surpasses 40 Million Registered Users, Demonstrating Commitment to Compliance and Innovation

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is proud to announce that it has surpassed 40 million registered users worldwide. This significant milestone underscores the trust and confidence the global community places in KuCoin and its commitment to providing secure, compliant, and innovative products and services.

Unwavering Commitment to Compliance

KuCoin’s growth is not just in numbers but also in its steadfast commitment to compliance and user protection. The exchange has made substantial progress on the regulatory front, including a pivotal settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ). This agreement marked a new chapter for KuCoin, resolving past compliance challenges and setting a clear path for future operations. Additionally, KuCoin’s application for the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license in Austria is another testament to its dedication to adhering to global compliance standards, ensuring that it operates within the legal frameworks essential for servicing EU and EEA markets.

Trusted and Innovative Solutions Driving Growth

KuCoin has continually introduced innovative products that resonate with users worldwide. From advanced trading solutions to user-friendly platforms for new crypto enthusiasts, KuCoin has maintained a focus on enhancing user experience and expanding its service offerings, making it one of the most versatile platforms in the crypto space. KuCoin recently launched its brand new KCS Loyalty Level Program that is designed to enhance the utility of existing and new KCS holders by introducing a tiered loyalty system that rewards users based on their KCS stakings. Krazy Degen, which serves as an all-encompassing information hub focused on displaying and monitoring multi-chain trending tokens, is also a groundbreaking feature designed to transform how traders discover and invest in early-stage, high-potential tokens directly from the blockchain.

A Word from CEO of KuCoin

“Our journey to 40 million users is not just a number—it’s a testament to the trust we’ve built with our users across the globe,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “We remain committed to delivering a secure and dynamic trading environment, with compliance as our backbone and innovation as our path forward. This milestone reflects our ongoing efforts to not only meet but exceed the expectations of our users.”

Looking Forward

As KuCoin continues to grow, the exchange remains dedicated to enhancing its services and compliance measures. With ongoing improvements in security protocols, user education, and community engagement, KuCoin is poised to keep providing exceptional value and service to its expanding user base.

About KuCoin

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Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 40 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots.

KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. This recognition reflects its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/.

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TVP Research Finds Pre-Seed Bitcoin Startup Investment Activity Grows 767% Since 2021

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AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trammell Venture Partners (“TVP”), an Austin-based venture capital firm, today announced the third annual results of its proprietary research on the growth of the Bitcoin-native startup and venture capital landscape. TVP research shows the Bitcoin startup sector continued its breakout category growth trend of forming and investing in new companies, despite the decline in total dollars invested due to the broader venture investment pullback. With a 50% year-over-year increase in transaction count, and a remarkable 767% increase in funding rounds since 2021, the Pre-Seed stage built on its prior years of growth in 2024.

TVP’s analysis indicates that early-stage, Bitcoin-native startups raised nearly $1.2 billion during the 2021-2024 period, based on four years of longitudinal data research.

“One or two years’ data might represent an anomaly, but with four consecutive years of year-over-year growth at the earliest stage of Bitcoin startup formation, the data now confirm a sustained, long-term venture category trend,” said Christopher Calicott, TVP’s managing director. “Many entrepreneurs across crypto are revisiting the Bitcoin stack as the long-term place to build their companies. It makes perfect sense: the objectively most secure, reliable, and decentralized blockchain is the obvious platform of choice, given the increasing capability to build there. And as this wave of early-stage companies find traction, increasing amounts of crypto value will accrue to the Bitcoin stack—a core thesis for TVP.”

The annual release of TVP’s Bitcoin-Native Venture Capital Landscape Research Brief augments the available research for Bitcoin startups. This research aims to support the institutionalization of venture investment for this emerging growth category within crypto and blockchain venture capital.

The TVP Bitcoin startup investment research brief is available for download.

About Trammell Venture Partners

Trammell Venture Partners, founded in 2016, is an Austin-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in Bitcoin-native, security and privacy tech, and applied AI companies. Since 2020, TVP has focused on backing founders building on the layers of the Bitcoin protocol stack via the venture capital industry’s first dedicated Bitcoin-native mandated VC fund series: The TVP Bitcoin Venture Fund series. Find out more about TVP on the web, LinkedIn, X, or find a Bitcoin job on the TVP bitcoin and crypto Jobs Board.

Media Contact: Zach Young
Email: media@tvp.fund

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Adelaïde Group confirms growth momentum and strengthens European presence

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QUIMPER, France, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With turnover of €450 million in 2024, up 12.5%, the Adelaïde Group has reached a new milestone in the roll-out of its Better Future 28 strategic plan to become Europe’s leading independent family insurance broker, and has confirmed its ambition to achieve turnover of €800 million by 2028.

Solid results and sustainable growth momentum

When presenting the annual results, Benjamin Verlingue, Chairman and CEO of the Adelaïde Group, along with Audrey Verlingue and Gilles Bénéplanc, Deputy CEO’s of the Adelaïde Group, highlighted the solidity of the Group’s model, based on robust organic growth (+10%) and a strategy of targeted acquisitions.

“Our 2024 performance confirms the relevance of our strategy and the strength of our independent family model. Our Better Future 28 strategic plan, launched nine months ago, embodies our collective ambition: becoming Europe’s leading family brokerage company, while remaining true to our values,” Benjamin Verlingue said.

2024: A year marked by strategic acquisitions

The Adelaïde Group strengthened its strategic positions in the European brokerage market by making four acquisitions, illustrating its desire to diversify its expertise and expand its geographical presence:

  • DUNE (France): This Managing General Agent, specialising in construction insurance, enables the Group to broaden its scope of expertise in insurance distribution.
  • ProConseils Solutions (French-speaking Switzerland): Verlingue’s first location in French-speaking Switzerland, marking a significant step forward in the market in this key region.
  • MBB and Brixia Broker (Italy): Two acquisitions of insurance brokers that strengthen the territorial coverage of Inser, Verlingue’s subsidiary in Italy.

2024 highlights: Growth and transformation across the Group

In 2024, the Adelaïde Group continued its growth momentum, marked by solid performances and strategic investments across its various entities.

  • Verlingue generated turnover of €314 million, up 10%. Thanks to sustained expansion in France and Europe, through acquisitions in Italy and Switzerland, Verlingue has consolidated its position in the brokerage market. In 2024, international business accounted for 37% of Verlingue’s turnover. Vincent Harel has been appointed CEO of Verlingue, due to take up his post on 28 April 2025.
  • Génération, a Third-Party Administrator for both individual, company health and employee benefits, achieved remarkable growth of 18%, with turnover of €121 million. Its portfolio grew to 2.6 million health policyholders and 1.2 million life insurance policyholders.
  • Cocoon, a subsidiary dedicated to individual health insurance, continued to restructure its portfolio by optimising its digital channels, sustaining profitable growth with turnover of €13 million. In 2024, the brand stepped up its activity in the individuals leaving group schemes segment in particular, recording 12,000 new contracts.
  • DUNE, which joined the Group in 2024, aims to position itself as a key player in the underwriting market, specialising in construction insurance. This new entity has already underwritten €10 million in premiums through a network of 650 brokers, illustrating its strong strategic potential

About Adelaïde

The Adelaïde Group is specialised in insurance consulting, brokerage, distribution and management. The Group is one of France’s leading insurance brokers. Organic growth, strategic acquisitions, international expansion and digital transformation are the Group’s four priorities for achieving its objective of building a major family-owned and independent insurance brokerage group with a European reach.
2,900 employees
2.6 million policyholders with health cover and 1.2 million with life cover
4.5 billion in premiums managed
Present in 5 countries: France, Great Britain, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy
www.adelaidegroup.fr

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