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KIA AMERICA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER CREATOR CAR CONFIGURATOR ON TIKTOK

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All-new 2025 Kia K4 sedan will be the first Kia vehicle to have its own configurator on TikTokEight TikTok creators will share exclusive content demonstrating the features, trims and options available on the Kia K4

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kia America announced the first-ever “Kia TikTok Creator Car Configurator” designed exclusively for TikTok. Featuring the all-new 2025 K4 compact sedan, the “Kia TikTok Creator Car Configurator” is an entirely new way to configure a vehicle, featuring engaging video transitions that allow the user to build the K4 with the specifications they want and need. The innovative “Kia TikTok Creator Car Configurator” seamlessly takes users from one trim level and color to the next – both interior and exterior – in engaging and entertaining ways.  

To bring the first-of-its-kind configurator to life, Kia collaborated with eight popular creators on TikTok to produce a series of engaging videos covering the most popular Kia K4 trim levels and options.

“In an ever-changing world, the ‘Kia TikTok Creator Car Configurator’ is a new way to connect with consumers on one of the most popular online platforms,” said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America. “This configurator allows the user to choose the colors and options they want and build a specific K4 that best suits their needs in a way never available until now. The all-new Kia K4 is a dynamic vehicle and therefore needed an equally dynamic way to deliver an experience unlike any other.”

Furthering Kia’s commitment to deliver sporty sedans with premium features, advanced technology and elevated performance, the all-new Kia K4 has been named one of three finalists for the 2025 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) Awards™1.

With segment-above technology – including 29 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)2 – the K4 also offers a high level of refinement, and class-leading rear head room and leg room.3 The available turbocharged engine and standard multi-link rear suspension on the GT-Line model yield an engaging and spirited behind-the-wheel experience.  Exceeding expectations for connectivity and technology in its segment, the K4 brings standard wireless Apple CarPlay4 and Android Auto5 and an available multi-segment display cockpit with a combined nearly 30-inches of digital instrumentation.6 Available amenities such as Digital Key 2.0,7 Harman Kardon premium audio,8 and a wide sunroof help define the K4’s premium character. The K4 is available in five trim levels: LX, LXS, EX, GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo.

Kia America – about us 

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*. 

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*Certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. 

1 North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards™ is a trademark of North American Car and Truck of the Year Corporation.

2 Advanced driver assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

3 Class-leading 2nd-row legroom and 2nd-row headroom: Comparison based on publicly available data regarding 2nd-row legroom and 2nd-row headroom in 2024/2025 compact sedans as of November 2024. Compact sedan class as defined by Kia segmentation.

4 Apple® and Apple CarPlay® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay® runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.

5 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play store and an Android compatible smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC or its affiliates.

6 Comprised of a 12.3″ instrument display, 5″ climate display, and 12.3″ touchscreen infotainment display. Distracted driving can result in the loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.

7 Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Connect subscription and a compatible smart device with an active data plan. Normal cellular service rates may apply when using a smart device.

8 Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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iM Global Partner launches Eurozone multi-cap fund

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PARIS and LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iM Global Partner (iMGP) has announced the launch of a new Eurozone equities fund, iMGP Euro Select Fund, to be managed by its Partner Zadig Asset Management (Zadig), a European equity specialist. This multi-cap fund will focus on Eurozone companies and is planned to be a “one stop shop” for clients who wish to gain access to the best ideas of Zadig Asset Management.

 

 

It will be co-managed by seasoned portfolio managers Francesco Rustici (mid and small caps) and Régis Bégué (large caps).

Francesco Rustici is co-manager of the Memnon Opportunities Fund and is AAA-rated by Citywire. He is ranked 2nd out of 263 fund managers in the Equity – European Small & Medium Companies category over 3 years for total return and brings over 28 years of experience to the fund. 

Régis Bégué is currently Partner of Zadig Asset Management and the co-manager of the Memnon European Equity Fund and has more than 29 years of experience. He joined Zadig in April 2024 after a successful career at Lazard Frères Gestion where he was Managing Director and responsible for running €10bn in client assets (in 2023) of which €6 bn was in European equities.

The Zadig team believes in truly active management and focuses on high-conviction investments and opportunistic stock picking with a style-neutral approach. The fund will be built on a valuation-driven, bottom-up process and will have balanced exposure to cyclical, growth, defensive and financial themes, investing in those companies offering, what the Zadig team believes to be, are among the best risk/return profile.

The fund has a multi-cap, blend style and has a high focus on alpha generation. The current portfolio holds 40 stocks (and can go up to a maximum of 50). It will maintain a minimum of 50% exposure to large caps and a maximum of 50% exposure to mid caps with a significant focus on liquidity.

The fund will be SFDR[1] Article 8 and, for French investors, it will comply with the PEA (Plan d’Epargne en Actions) rules. Local registration for retail distribution is currently ongoing.

[1] SFDR Article 8 funds promote/integrate environmental and/or social characteristics and incorporate good governance practices into their investment strategy. More information on sustainability-related characteristics and/or objectives can be found here : https://www.imgp.com/en/sustainability.

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Fastmarkets launches new voluntary carbon pricing to drive transparency in carbon markets

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LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fastmarkets, a leading international price-reporting agency, is thrilled to announce the launch of its voluntary carbon pricing and news service. This new initiative positions Fastmarkets as a critical resource for businesses and investors navigating the complexities of sustainability-focused decisions. It also marks an important step in Fastmarkets’ expansion into the voluntary carbon market, with a comprehensive analytical release set to launch in 2025, complementing this price data with forecasts and insights into the broader carbon credit market for even greater transparency and customer benefit.

The initial pricing and news launch focuses on regional project type assessments, differentials, and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). These assessments are set to meet the increasing demand for transparency from industries such as aviation, where the need for robust carbon offsetting solutions is growing rapidly. Further assessments to be released in 2025 will expand the coverage into the wider voluntary carbon market.

The voluntary carbon markets are crucial for businesses and countries working toward carbon emission reduction targets. However, the voluntary carbon markets can be fragmented, opaque and marked by a lack of transparent pricing. Project type, quality, geography, vintage and co-benefits can all impact the value of a credit, making it difficult for buyers and sellers to navigate the market. Fastmarkets’ new service addresses these challenges by providing reliable, objective and timely information, enabling stakeholders to confidently partake in and benefit from carbon trading. As more companies and countries look to meet their carbon emission reduction targets in the coming years, clear price references across the different project sectors are required to allow the market to scale.

The granularity in assessments we produce allows for deeper analysis into what is driving the market. While news and insights into policy developments, issuance and retirements, and supply dynamics will keep you informed and allow for more confident decision-making when navigating the voluntary carbon market.

“In a nascent market that’s full of potential yet marked by complexities, Fastmarkets is committed to elevating transparency,” Fastmarkets CEO Raju Daswani said. “Our comprehensive price references across various project sectors will empower the market to scale efficiently.”

Sam Carew, strategic markets editor for voluntary carbon at Fastmarkets, added, “Our goal is to deliver granular assessments that provide valuable insights to project developers, industry analysts, and market participants, thus enhancing their ability to manage procurement needs and market trends with precision.”

Impact and benefits of Fastmarkets’ voluntary carbon pricing and news service

Buyers of carbon credits have access to transparent and robust pricing data across multiple projects and regions, allowing for informed procurement decisions and effective management of carbon credit investments.Project developers receive insights into project-specific areas, helping them anticipate the value of their credits and capitalize on price premiums for differentiated offerings, like native species ARR.Market analysts benefit from comprehensive coverage of policy changes, issuance, retirements, and supply trends, providing actionable intelligence for strategic planning.Financial managers leverage Fastmarkets’ trusted price references for effective risk management and mark-to-market evaluations for carbon assets.

“Our voluntary carbon prices are set to become the benchmark, providing clear cost visibility across various credit types and helping remove pricing uncertainties,” Carew said.

This new pricing service complements Fastmarkets’ renowned legacy of offering analytical insights and benchmark data across global commodity markets, including metals, agricultural products and energy transitions.

For more information, visit Fastmarkets or email media@fastmarkets.com to connect with the team and find out how Fastmarkets can help you.

ABOUT FASTMARKETS

Fastmarkets is an industry-leading PRA and information provider for the agriculture, forest products, metals and energy transition commodities’ markets. Fastmarkets serves its customers with commodity benchmark prices and assessments, forecasts, analytics, insights, news and events. Its data is critical for customers seeking to understand and predict dynamic, sometimes opaque markets, enabling trading and risk management.

Fastmarkets is a global business with a history dating from 1865 and is built on trust and deep market expertise. It has more than 750 employees spread across several global locations including the UK, US, China, Singapore, Brazil, Bulgaria, Belgium, Ukraine and Finland.
Fastmarkets is a privately held UK-registered company owned by its shareholders and Astorg, a European private equity firm.

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Compliancy Group is G2’s Winter 2024 Leader for Healthcare Compliance Software

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NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Compliancy Group has been awarded as G2’s Winter Leader for Healthcare Compliance Software.

As a Winter 2024 Leader, Compliancy Group was rated number one for HIPAA Compliance, Auditing & Risk Assessment, BAA Management. Compliancy Group is also in the Healthcare Risk Management category, rated as number one for templates, education, incident management, report generation, and user satisfaction.

Compliancy Group was also recognized as:

Best ResultsMost ImplementableEasiest SetupBest RelationshipMomentum LeaderHigh Performer

To qualify for inclusion in the Healthcare Compliance category, a product must:

Monitor, track, and update any changes to industry and/or governmental regulation and practiceFacilitate the designation of compliance officers and committeesDevelop compliance-specific policies and procedures, including standards of conductFacilitate open lines of communicationSupport appropriate and relevant compliance training and educationSet up, track, and respond to detected compliance offensesSupport or offer internal monitoring, auditing, and measuring efforts

Learn more about what real users have to say (or leave your own review of Compliancy Group) on G2’s Compliancy Group review page!

Healthcare Compliance Resources

Healthcare Compliance Guide
HIPAA Checklist
Meeting OSHA Requirements in Healthcare

About Compliancy Group

Solve healthcare compliance challenges quickly and confidently with simplified software. Compliancy Group offers a robust toolset to track and manage all your healthcare compliance requirements with customizable software. Get an overview of your compliance readiness and easily generate reports to prove your compliance efforts. Expedite incident reporting and response management, record all the efforts, and identify organizational risk with a complete set of ticketing, tracking, and analysis tools.

Remove the complexities and stress of compliance, increase patient loyalty and the profitability of your business, and reduce risk. Endorsed by top medical associations, clients can be confident in their compliance program. Learn more about Compliancy Group and healthcare compliance!

About G2

G2 is the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 80 million people annually — including employees at all of the Fortune 500 — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation, manage their software spend, and grow their business – visit www.g2.com.

CONTACT: Lauren Vetter, info@compliancygroup.com

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