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Cision Canada
22-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Zita Botelho, watersheds and sustainability champion, appointed new CEO of the Fraser Basin Council
VANCOUVER, BC, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - The Fraser Basin Council is pleased to announce Zita Botelho as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025. Zita brings a depth of experience in sustainability leadership and cross-sector collaboration, with a focus on water governance, environmental policy, and reconciliation. She joins FBC as the founding director of Watersheds BC and previously served in a senior leadership role at the B.C. Ministry of Environment. She steps into the role at a pivotal time, as the organization prepares to enter its next strategic chapter. "When I think about B.C.'s future, I think about what will hold us together: our relationships with each other, with land and water, and with the systems that shape our health, livelihoods, and communities," Zita remarked on joining FBC. "For Indigenous, rural, and urban communities across the province to thrive, we must build trust, honour Indigenous rights, and work in ways that reflect our shared responsibilities. I'm excited to join the Fraser Basin Council team and help carry that work forward." "We are delighted to welcome Zita Botelho as the next CEO of the Fraser Basin Council," said Janet Austin, Chair of the FBC Board of Directors. "She is a proven leader, a respected collaborator, an advocate for Reconciliation, and a champion for inclusive, forward-thinking solutions to our most complex sustainability challenges. Her experience and enduring relationships across sectors and communities make her ideally suited to lead the Council into its next chapter." The Board also extends its deepest gratitude to David Marshall, who has led the Council with vision and dedication since its inception in 1997. Under his guidance, FBC has become a trusted convener and catalyst for sustainability across British Columbia, with a track record of impact in watershed health, clean transportation, climate action, and community resilience. "David Marshall has left an extraordinary legacy," said Austin. "He has shaped a model of collaborative leadership that has had a profound and lasting influence across B.C. and beyond. We are deeply grateful for his service and his abiding commitment to a more sustainable and equitable future." Reflecting on his time with the organization, David Marshall added that "after 28 amazing years with FBC, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to this remarkable organization for having served as its CEO. It has been an honour and a privilege to work along side such dedicated colleagues, partners and communities. I am deeply grateful for the trust, collaboration, and shared vision that have defined this journey. I wish Zita much success as she leads FBC to a new phase of evolution, growth and exciting new opportunities in advancing sustainability throughout British Columbia. Zita holds an MA in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and a BA (Hons) in Political Studies and Geography from Queen's University. She brings over 20 years of experience across the public, non-profit, and private sectors, with a career focused on aligning ecological health with community resilience and economic well-being. At the B.C. Ministry of Environment, she led the development of Living Water Smart—BC's Water Plan and the policy foundation for the Water Sustainability Act. As founding director of Watersheds BC, she helped shape provincial investment in watershed security and co-led the delivery of $42 million to more than 100 projects through the Healthy Watersheds and Indigenous Watersheds Initiatives. Zita is known for her commitment to collaborative governance, reconciliation, and inclusive process design that brings people together to solve complex challenges. The Fraser Basin Council brings people together to advance sustainability in British Columbia. Established in 1997 to address watershed work in the Fraser Basin, the Council continues with a breadth of sustainability projects throughout B.C. today. Its strategic priorities are to take action on climate change, support healthy watersheds and water resources, and build sustainable communities and regions. FBC's program work includes support for flood mapping and tools, community wildfire roundtables and disaster risk reduction, energy efficiency initiatives, low-carbon transportation, watershed projects, wildlife protection and ecosystem restoration, and the advancement of reconciliation throughout all facets of work. The Fraser Basin Council is a charitable non-profit society that brings people together to advance sustainability throughout British Columbia.
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Momentum Builds: Aditum Group hits $9bln AUM, sees growth across GCC
Dubai, UAE- The Aditum Group today announced that its total assets under management (AUM) have exceeded $9 billion, marking a major milestone in the firm's ongoing growth trajectory. This record achievement underscores Aditum's emergence as one of the fastest-growing asset managers in the region. Of the total AUM, $8.8 billion originates from Aditum Investment Management Limited, the firm's DIFC-based headquarters. Its DIFC-based fund platform, which was recently boosted by a large active fixed income manager using the platform, has now crossed $300 million. 'We are proud of the growth we have achieved,' said David Marshall, Senior Executive Officer at Aditum. 'The core operating platform has gone from strength to strength and our newly licensed office in Saudi Arabia is expected to open up exciting opportunities. In the UAE, we now have 19 funds approved, with many managed by top-tier global investment firms. We expected to add up to a further five, s ubject to regulatory approvals and client demand, so will be looking for continued expansion in the second half of the year.' About Aditum Investment Management: Aditum Investment Management Limited is a privately owned asset manager based in the DIFC, focused on providing customized investment solutions across conventional and Sharia-compliant strategies. With a strong onshore presence in KSA and the UAE, Aditum continues to drive innovation and value creation in regional financial markets.
BreakingNews.ie
09-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (27) jailed after vicious assault of woman and 'suicide mission' carjacking
A thug who was on bail for assault when he carried out a vicious carjacking of a woman and a 160km/h road "rampage" filmed on Snapchat has been jailed for eight and a half years. Father-of-four Dylan Poynton, 27, pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to another man at an apartment in River Village Athlone, Co. Westmeath on October 13th, 2022. Advertisement The court heard on Wednesday that Poynton was highly intoxicated in his partner's home and attacked the man by striking him with a bottle. He followed up by kicking him in the head, "stamping on his face" as he was defenceless. The victim suffered a fractured skull and needed urgent medical attention, but made a full recovery. Poynton had also admitted violently hijacking a woman's car, dangerous driving and criminal damage on November 14th last year, while out on bail for the earlier assault. The violent car seizure, described as a "suicide mission", was carried out by Poynton and his accomplice, 21-year-old David Marshall from Newtown Lawns, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Advertisement Marshall, a father of two, was handed a seven-year sentence in April. The jobless duo, who never worked consistently and have had drink and drug problems since their early teens, had been "off their heads" at the time, Detective Garda Conor Murphy told the court that the victim had driven into a car park near Athlone rail station just after 7 am to get a train to Dublin for work. However, two men in balaclava masks opened the front doors of her Nissan Micra, shouting, "Get out". Advertisement Poynton grabbed her and pulled her out, screaming. She tried to get the car keys but was pushed and fell to the ground. She has suffered anxiety, panic attacks, depression and PTSD since then, attends counselling and was at a loss of €6,500. Poynton's 24 prior convictions included drugs and assault offences as well as dangerous driving, and he had a two-year road ban already. In tears, the victim opened up in court and revealed how she held down two jobs and had bought the car and a house, but she no longer drives in the dark and has lost her independence. The pair took turns driving her car and filmed each other for a series of Snapchat posts, laughing and jeering while blaring music as they sped along the M4 to Dublin. Advertisement One video played in court showed the driver holding a beer bottle, and another clip focused on the speedometer at 160km/h. The Micra crashed into the wall of a house in Lucan, Co. Dublin, causing €2500 damage to the property. Judge Johnson branded the pair's actions as despicable and said the footage showed a rampage and the worst incidents of dangerous driving he had ever seen. The two men seemed as if they were on a "suicide mission", and it was a miracle they did not cause carnage during the drive, he remarked. Their phones were found in the car, and gardaí later unlocked them to recover their Snapchat videos. Advertisement Andrew Callan BL told the sentence hearing on Tuesday that Poynton began abusing cannabis from the age of 11 and then moved onto ecstasy and cocaine addiction while working occasionally in a family business providing marquees. However, he was welcome to return to living with his mother and working with his father upon release. On Wednesday, Judge Johnson imposed consecutive three and seven-year sentences but suspended the final 18 months. Judge Johnson warned Poynton, who showed no emotion during the hearing, that, following his release, he must refrain from using alcohol and illicit drugs, remain on supervised probation, engage in addiction treatment and not reoffend for five years. Otherwise, the suspended portion of the sentence would be activated.
Scotsman
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs keepers competing for start as new goalie reveals No. 1 target
Former Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall impressed by save stats Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... New Hibs goalie Raphael Sallinger is proud of finishing top of the goalie charts in Austria last season. And just so everyone is clear on the subject, he's definitely aiming to be No. 1 at Easter Road in the season ahead. Signed to provide back-up/competition for Jordan Smith, who established himself as first choice after taking over from Josef Bursik last November, Sallinger knows how hard it will be to displace the experienced Englishman. But the 29-yearo-old, with one eye on qualifying for the World Cup with Austria, feels he's got the ability and pedigree to at least compete for game time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Revealing the part played in his summer move by a certain former Scotland goalkeeper currently serving as right-hand man to sporting director Malky Mackay, Sallinger said: "I spoke to David Marshall, and he said he liked the way I played in Austria before. I did a lot of good footwork, also had a lot of good saves. 'I think I had the most saves in Austria last season. So that was maybe one of the main factors why Hibs chose me.' Sallinger put up impressive numbers in Austrian top flight Nobody stopped more efforts on target than the TSV Hartberg over the course of the Austrian Bundesliga campaign, it's true. And Sallinger has impressed coaches with his ability in training and during pre-season friendlies. But, with the example of Bursik still fresh in the memory, every Hibs fan will be wary of getting carried away by this obviously confident, capable, lean and rangy keeper. At least until they see whether he can cope with the utter mayhem of the Scottish Premiership. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Former Kaiserslautern keeper's international hopes "Of course, this should always be the target of a goalkeeper - to play,' said Sallinger, the former Kaiserslautern signing adding: 'This season could be very exciting for me because Austria are hopefully going to play in the World Cup next year. 'That's also a big target for me, because there is really close competition in the national team. So it's a big target for me to be in the squad for the World Cup next year. 'I think it's always a target for a football player to play at the highest level he can. So for me, the Scottish Premiership was just the perfect step, in my opinion. Especially Hibs. 'It's a great club in Scotland, a big club in Scotland with high ambitions. They did well last year, they qualified for Europe, so I think it's a very good step for me.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Insisting that David Gray didn't really have to 'sell' Hibs to him as a next destination after seven season with Hartberg, Sallinger - who cost Hibs an undisclosed fee when he signed early in the summer transfer window - said: "I know the club before, so he doesn't have to say so much. I knew of Hibs because I'm interested in football, so I just knew. "When you have an eye on Scottish football, of course, you see Celtic and Rangers at first, but then, if you look after that, you see Hibs, Hearts, maybe Aberdeen. When I heard of the interest from Hibs, I watched the last few games they played - and it was really impressive for me seeing the fans. "When they played against Mirren, then I think I watched the game against Dundee; it was a very controlled game from Hibs, and they did really well. So far it's been very nice, the team welcomed me very well. I felt good after the first day I came here. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Also the staff and everyone is very nice. I'm really looking forward to playing at home in Easter Road "It's not the first time that I moved out from Austria because I played in Germany before, so I know a couple of things that I have to do. But yeah, obviously it's a big step to go away from Austria because it's a different language. "Okay, English is not that difficult, but they still need to teach me the slang here in Scotland. It's not that easy! "Edinburgh is a very nice city. I've already walked around a little bit through the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I live in Portobello, which is also a nice place to be, I think with the beach and everything, yeah. The weather the last few days in Scotland was very nice, so I hope this weather keeps up!'
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
PIMCO announces new partnership with Aditum in the United Arab Emirates
London: PIMCO, a global leader in actve fixed income with deep expertse across public and private markets, has announced a new partnership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Aditum Investment Management Limited ('Aditum'), an independent and privately-owned asset management company based in the Dubai Internatonal Financial Centre. This partnership aims to make two of PIMCO's Income investment strategies available to wealth investors in the UAE via Aditum Feeder Funds. Aditum has established two Feeder Funds under its Global Access ICC fund plaaorm: the PIMCO GIS Income Fund Open Ended IC Plc and PIMCO Balanced Income and Growth Fund Open Ended IC Plc, which will invest respectvely in PIMCO's underlying Income and Balanced Income & Growth strategies. The two Feeder Funds are registered as public funds with the Dubai Financial Services Authority and available to wealth investors in the UAE. Ryan Blute, Managing Director and Head of PIMCO's Global Wealth Management business in EMEA, said: 'PIMCO has a long-standing history in the Middle East, having managed assets for investors in the region for more than 20 years. Our new partnership with Aditum reinforces our commitment to delivering tailored investment solutions for wealth investors in the UAE, accessible through locally registered vehicles via the newly established Aditum funds.' David Marshall, Senior Executve Officer of Aditum Investment Management Limited, said: 'We are delighted to offer these two PIMCO strategies to clients in the UAE, especially as interest in local product solutions continues to grow.' -Ends- About PIMCO PIMCO is a global leader in actve fixed income with deep expertse across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunites, drawing upon our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of tradioonal and nontraditional solutons for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns. About Aditum Investment Management Limited ('Aditum') Aditum is an independent and privately-owned asset management company with a Category 3C licence to service professional clients only. The company is established in the DIFC and regulated by the DFSA for the provision of Managing Collective Investment Funds, Arranging Deals in Investments, Advising on Financial Products, Arranging Custody, Managing Assets and Arranging Credit and Advising on Credit. Aditum Investment Management Limited holds an Islamic Endorsement to conduct Islamic Financial Business by Operating an Islamic Window, Holding or Controlling Client Assets and Managing a Fund Platform. With over US$8.4 billion under management as of end-May 2025, Aditum provides bespoke investment solutions across both conventional and Shari'a compliant strategies. The company maintains a strong presence in the UAE, supported by an in-house investment management team of 13 professionals, based in the DIFC, who oversee assets across public markets and alternative investments, including structured finance and venture capital. Aditum's wholly owned subsidiary, Aditum Capital, established in March 2024 has recently obtained its license from the CMA to Manage Investments and Operate Funds. Aditum is recognised for its client-focused approach, commitment to innovation, and value creation in regional financial markets, offering tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The Feeder Funds are Public Funds domiciled in the DIFC and registered with the DFSA. The Funds have been passported for marke�ng in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Fund Regime. Marketing Communication: This is a marketing communication. This is not a contractually binding document and its issuance is not mandated under any law or regulation of the United Arab Emirates, or Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This marketing communication does not include sufficient detail to enable the recipient to make an informed investment decision. Please refer to the Prospectus of the Fund before making any final investment decisions. This communication is not a public offer and individual investors should not rely on this document. PIMCO and Aditum are separate and unaffiliated entities. The contents of this press release are intended for illustrative purposes only and do not form or constitute an offer or recommendation of securities nor should be understood as investment advice. PIMCO Europe Ltd (Company No. 2604517, 11 Baker Street, London W1U 3AH, United Kingdom) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN) in the UK. PIMCO Europe GmbH (Company No. 192083, Seidlstr. 24-24a, 80335 Munich, Germany) is authorized and regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) (Marie- Curie-Str. 24-28, 60439 Frankfurt am Main) in Germany in accordance with Section 15 of the German Securities Instituti ons Act (WpIG). CMR2025-0626-4601689
