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SAFE CU Technology Chief Shares Insights on Protecting Personal Information

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3 months ago

October 11, 2024

Digital wallets and credit card features can help protect consumers’ account and personal information.

FOLSOM, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With recent attacks by bad actors on financial institutions and scammers continuously sharpening their schemes, it’s important that consumers arm themselves with information on ways to protect their financial data and personal information, advises SAFE Credit Union Chief Technology Officer Mike McCarthy.

“The best way to shop is to use one of the one-time transaction code services like Apple Pay and Google Pay … because every time you buy something, a unique one-time transaction ID number is created.” — SAFE Credit Union CTO Mike McCarthy

“It’s good to be skeptical because there are a lot of bad actors out there,” McCarthy says.
He lists several ways for shoppers to be safe while making purchases in person and online.

“The best way to shop is to use one of the one-time transaction code services like Apple Pay and Google Pay,” he says. “The reason for that is that every time you buy something, a unique one-time transaction ID number is created that even if a bad actor took that, he wouldn’t have your card data so he couldn’t do anything with it like make another purchase.”

Services like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay are also the best options to use when making online purchases, McCarthy says.

“Another cool thing convenience-wise and for security is that online retailers have one-click” options for digital wallet services, he says. This also prevents people from “inputting your card information to be stored in a merchant’s website, and you don’t know over time what their security will be like.”

He also encourages shoppers to use tap-to-pay technology when using debit or credit cards at ATMs and payment terminals to avoid skimming devices potentially placed by criminals in card insertion points.

When choosing to shop with a credit card or debit card, McCarthy suggests using credit cards over debit cards because credit cards offer more fraud and purchase protection. “So if a bad actor does use your card information, it’s easier for you to dispute it,” he says.

McCarthy also touches on gift cards, popular gift giving items during the holidays. “I’d say purchase digital over physical, not only for security reasons but even the common-sense part. Because how many gift cards have you lost in your life?” he says. “Digital cards are harder to lose, and you can store them and use them from your digital wallet.”

About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union is a $4.6 billion credit union headquartered in Folsom, California, serving 236,000 members in its service area of 13 counties in the Greater Sacramento region. Insured by NCUA.

Media Contact

Carole Ferguson, SAFE Credit Union, 916-836-6318, carole.ferguson@safecu.org, ttps://www.safecu.org

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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18 minutes ago

January 12, 2025

SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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1 hour ago

January 12, 2025

SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

www.rcsmediamonitors.com.au

About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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1 hour ago

January 12, 2025

PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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