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Global Times: Xi advocates high quality development of greater BRICS cooperation

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BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS members to conform to the general trend of the rise of the Global South and actively respond to the call of countries to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism. The group should advance the process of expanding membership and establishing partner countries and enhance the representation and voice of developing countries in global governance, Xi said. He made the remarks when addressing the 16th BRICS Summit.

He called on the BRICS members to build BRICS for peace and act as guardians of common security, urging the BRICS countries to uphold the three principles of no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting and no provocation by any party, to work for de-escalation of the Ukraine crisis as soon as possible.

The Chinese president also called on BRICS members to build BRICS for innovation and act as pioneers for high-quality development.

In addition, he called on BRICS members to build green BRICS and be practitioners of sustainable development.

Xi also called for building a BRICS for justice and leading the reform of the global governance system. The Chinese president also urged BRICS countries to advocate peaceful coexistence and harmony between civilizations.

The ongoing BRICS Summit has decided to invite a number of nations to become partner countries, Xi said, hailing the decision as another important development in the course of BRICS development.   

China will establish 10 overseas learning centers in BRICS countries to provide training opportunities for 1,000 education administrators, teachers and students, Xi said.

As chair of the BRICS Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin opened a 10-member meeting in Kazan on Wednesday, TASS reported.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also arrived in Russia on Wednesday to attend the summit, according to AFP.

Tangible opportunities

Experts noted that over the years, BRICS has differentiated itself from other organizations through its tangible results and significant progress achieved during cooperation. These outcomes not only enhanced the organization’s appeal to Global South countries, but also amplified their voices, uniting their influence and establishing BRICS as a steady force in safeguarding global security.

BRICS has maintained or revived the Global South. For example, we can learn from China’s experience of leaving no one behind, not allowing people to suffer from lack of food and lifting people from poverty, Shadrack Andile, a journalist from BRICS Africa Channel told the Global Times.

Now that the world is changing, and BRICS can play a more significant role to provide development opportunities for Global South countries, said Andile, noting that some BRICS initiatives are quite important and they need to happen faster than they are.

Some multilateral cooperation mechanisms are labeled as mere “talking shops” as they tend to be abstract, but BRICS has proved different, and BRICS has achieved many tangible results that set it apart, Wang Youming, director of the Institute of Developing Countries at the China Institute of International Studies in Beijing, told the Global Times.

For example, the New Development Bank, set up by BRICS, has made significant contributions to infrastructure development and sustainable growth in developing countries, and the establishment of the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center in Xiamen [of China], has achieved notable results in policy communication, project development and talent training, Wang said.

It is this pragmatic and action-oriented spirit of BRICS that has resonated with many countries in the Global South, many of which are eager to join BRICS and expand their benefits through collective collaboration, the expert said.

Global South voice

BRICS countries primarily play a bridging and alleviating role in addressing ongoing security crises, Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times on Wednesday.

Li said that the China-proposed Global Security Initiative has already been fully reflected in the BRICS mechanism, which means that member countries would aim to guide existing crises, conflicts and unrest toward a path of gradual alleviation and resolution.

Many countries in the Global South advocate political solutions and diplomatic approach to resolving disputes, Wang noted. He emphasized that this summit aims to amplify the voices of the Global South regarding ongoing global conflicts.

In an interview with “Russia Today” on Tuesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed that Egypt is against the policy of political polarization, saying “we face serious and existential challenges at the regional and international levels, a matter that necessitates consensus among major countries.

“We count on this economic bloc [BRICS] to be a voice for the Global South and developing countries,” Abdelatty said.

BRICS is one of the key symbols of the transition toward multipolarity. Its demographic, economic, energy, political, diplomatic, security and normative power have boosted its soft power. Proponents of multipolarity worldwide, be it in Asia, Africa, South America or the Middle East, rightfully object to the imposition of “rules-based order” and the external imposition of values, norms, institutional arrangements and development paths, Aleksandar Mitic, Research Fellow at the Centre for Belt and Road Studies of the Institute of International Politics and Economics in Belgrade, Serbia, told the Global Times.

BRICS has never aspired to replace any existing organizations, and its goal is to reform and innovate the inequities of the existing global order, striving for a system that is fair and equitable, and advocate a model of governance characterized by joint decision-making, consultation and shared benefits, said Zhu Tianxiang, executive dean of the Institute of BRICS Studies at Sichuan International Studies University.

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Ashling Partners Wins Celonis Partner of the Year at Celosphere 2024

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MUNICH, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ashling Partners has been named Celonis Partner of the Year in the North American category. Announced at the Celosphere 2024 event, this award celebrates Ashling’s role as global leaders in the Intelligent Automation space and vital contributors to the Celonis platform.

“We are thrilled to be named the Celonis Game Changer NAM Partner of the Year,” says Don Sweeney, Co-Founder at Ashling Partners. “This recognition reflects our dedication to driving impactful business transformation for our clients through process mining and continuous improvement. Working with Celonis has been instrumental in helping organizations uncover value and accelerate their efficiency journey. We’re grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing our partnership, delivering innovative solutions that change the game for our clients.”

Ashling Partners has played a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of the Celonis Platform Apps Program, notably contributing to the development of the Celonis Maintenance Control Center, an innovative app for manufacturing plants that integrates process data with operational insights, enabling proactive maintenance through real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.

About Ashling Partners
Ashling Partners drives operational excellence and transformative change through the strategic application of advanced technologies and digital practices. With a focus on Intelligent Automation, Ashling Partners leverages the Celonis platform and other leading technologies to enhance business efficiency, productivity, and innovation for enterprises worldwide.

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Mike DeLeonardis
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Ashling Partners
mike.deleonardis@ashlingpartners.com

www.ashlingpartners.com

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Inc. Names Branch as a 2024 Power Partner Award Winner, Leading B2B Partner for Driving Workplace Productivity

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The annual list recognizes the country’s leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The prestigious list honors B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow. This year’s list recognizes leading workforce payments platform Branch among 359 companies in financial services, legal, logistics, marketing and advertising, health and wellness, public relations, and productivity, as well as other critical areas of business.

Every company on the Inc. Power Partner award list received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate growth. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of the business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, fundraising, etc., allowing founders to focus on their core missions.

“This is our definitive listing of vendors and suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in serving small- and midsize customers,” says Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman. “As part of the vetting process, our team of editors, researchers and reporters gathered information on companies’ products and services, assessed their reputation as captured in online comments and forums, and collected customer testimonials to ensure that the sales pitch matches the actual client experience. In every case, we spoke to founders like you who were happy to attest to a vendor’s genuine commitment to a mutually beneficial business partnership. We’re happy to be the conduit for that positive word of mouth.”

“At Branch, we pride ourselves on not only building robust payments technology that delivers faster, more flexible payment options for workers, but also collaborating as partners that can drive growth for companies,” said Branch founder and CEO Atif Siddiqi. “We’re incredibly honored to be recognized on the Inc. Power Partners list, as it’s a testament to the dedication and hard work our team puts in every day to serve as trusted, reliable partners.”

Recognized in the Productivity category, Branch powers fast, flexible payment options for both W-2 and 1099 workforces at the nation’s leading companies in hospitality, healthcare, gig platforms & marketplaces, and staffing services. With a growth rate of more than 530% over the last three years, Branch serves more than 900 customers including Uber, Indeed Flex, and Manna Hospitality along with Jimmy John’s, Domino’s, Dunkin, and Pizza Hut franchise locations.

To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2024

The November 2024 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 29, 2024.

About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, digital, print, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

About Branch
Branch is the leading workforce payments platform that helps businesses deliver fast, flexible options for workers to get paid. Whether it’s sending earnings to employees or contractors, companies choose Branch because they know that faster payments can help them strengthen worker loyalty, save time and money, and drive business growth. Earners that sign up with Branch can receive quick access to earnings, rewards, and personal finance tools to help them manage their cash flow between pay cycles. Branch partners with the nation’s leading companies in hospitality, healthcare, gig platforms & marketplaces, and staffing services. Branch has been honored with a Webby Award—Best Financial Services, FinTech Breakthrough Award, Gartner Eye on Innovation: Financial Services, and Great Place to Work Certification. To learn more about Branch, visit https://www.branchapp.com and follow us on Twitter/X and LinkedIn.

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Adrianne Ho, Branch, 6126011122, press@branchapp.com, https://www.branchapp.com 

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GoodLeap, Tactical Infrastructure Partners, and ATLAS SP Partners to Fund $1.5 Billion of U.S. Residential Solar and Storage Systems

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Landmark transaction to support GoodLeap’s entry into growing lease and power purchase agreement sector of residential solar and storage market.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GoodLeap, LLC (GoodLeap), America’s leading technology for financing and software products to deploy sustainable solutions, today announced that it has entered into an equity partnership with Tactical Infrastructure Partners (“TIP”), a global independent infrastructure investment firm, to acquire over $1.5 billion of residential solar and storage products. The transaction is supported by debt financing from ATLAS SP Partners (“ATLAS SP”), a global investment firm, and helps further bolster the launch of GoodLeap’s residential solar and storage lease and power purchase program (PPA). The transaction enables GoodLeap to provide a comprehensive suite of residential products and financing options for U.S. homeowners, advancing its mission to connect a world in which everyone can live sustainably.

GoodLeap launched its lease and PPA products, commonly known as third-party owned (TPO) products, in June and already offers the products in 12 states with another 13 states in the pipeline. Homeowners continue to look for different ways to make solar and storage more affordable and accessible. GoodLeap’s suite of financing options, including loans, leases and PPAs, help meet that customer demand by offering choices at the point of sale.

“Since the company started, GoodLeap has always focused on meeting the homeowner where they are in their sustainability journey,” said Matt Dawson, GoodLeap’s Chief Revenue Officer. “With this additional funding partnership, we’ll continue to deliver on that promise by giving homeowners the financing tools they need to adopt solar, storage, and dozens of other home efficiency products. We’re thrilled to partner with TIP and ATLAS in that journey.”

“We are pleased to bring our team’s deep experience in infrastructure investing to this partnership with the premier company in this space,” said Michael Feldman, Founder and Managing Partner at TIP. “GoodLeap is well-positioned for continued success as a leader in residential solar and storage, and we are excited to be a part of GoodLeap’s entry into the growing lease and PPA sector of the market.”

“We are thrilled to work with TIP to deliver a novel financing solution across the capital structure at scale for GoodLeap’s entry into the lease and PPA space. This will deliver clean energy solutions to homeowners across the country,” said Can Baysan, Director at ATLAS SP.

About GoodLeap

GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.

GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.

About TIP

Tactical Infrastructure Partners is a global independent infrastructure investment firm and SEC registered investment advisor.  TIP specializes in providing customized and adaptive capital solutions to the middle market infrastructure sector.  TIP is headquartered in New York.  For more information, please visit www.tacticalinfra.com.

About ATLAS SP

ATLAS SP is a global investment firm providing stable capital, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset backed solutions. We’re proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence that includes certainty of execution, deep expertise and full-service capabilities across the asset management landscape. For more information, visit www.atlas-sp.com.

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GoodLeap:
GoodLeap@antennagroup.com 

TIP:
info@tacticalinfra.com

ATLAS SP:
(212) 355-4449
atlas-sp@joelefrank.com

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