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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Zanders Hosts Inaugural ‘Financial Performance Conference' in Amsterdam, Uniting Global Leaders in Finance, Treasury, and Risk Management
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zanders, a leading global treasury and risk consultancy, is proud to host its inaugural Financial Performance Conference on September 16, 2025, at the iconic Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam. The event will bring together more than 250 senior professionals from corporates, financial institutions, the public sector, and NGOs to connect, share strategic insights, and engage in cross-sector dialogue on the future of financial performance. Our Financial Performance Conference is designed to create a platform where experts from banking and corporates can unite to explore forward-looking approaches that will shape the future of the financial landscape. Laurens Tijdhof, CEO, Zanders, said: 'The concept of financial performance is being redefined. In a climate of accelerating change and mounting complexity, achieving sustainable financial performance demands innovation, shared insight, and strategic alignment across sectors. Our Financial Performance Conference is designed to create a platform where experts from banking and corporates can unite to explore forward-looking approaches that will shape the future of the financial landscape.' In today's environment of geopolitical uncertainty, rising regulatory reform, and ongoing digital disruption, the conference addresses the urgent need for cross-industry collaboration. For the first time, corporate and banking professionals are invited to unite in a forum where they can together explore emerging trends, address pressing challenges, and share innovative ideas that will shape the future of financial performance. The conference will focus on three pivotal themes transforming the global financial landscape: Disruption in the financial sector – Navigating regulatory changes, market shifts, and escalating risks The power of technology & AI – Embracing innovation to drive efficiency, insights, and competitive advantage Financial risk management – Developing stronger frameworks to strengthen financial resilience Building on over a decade of success with its Risk Management Seminar, Zanders' new flagship event will feature expert panels, keynote sessions, and strategic insights focused on advancing best practices in financial performance, treasury, and risk management. Attendees will benefit not only from expert-led content and thought-provoking peer dialogue, but also from the opportunity for exceptional networking in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, one of Europe's most striking venues. About Zanders: Zanders is a global independent treasury and risk consulting firm with over 30 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations). The company specializes in treasury strategy and organization, technology selection and implementation, financial and non-financial risk management, risk modelling, validations, and regulatory compliance, and has developed its own suite of innovative technology solutions. The combined company has grown strongly to become a leading global consulting firm with 500 employees across 13 offices in Europe, Middle East, US, and Asia. Zanders is committed to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles and practices and supports its clients in achieving their ESG goals. The company believes in fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms.
The National
07-05-2025
- General
- The National
US will now refer to waterway as Arabian Gulf, report says
The term was adopted by Arab states in the 1960s and has been widely used ever since
Observer
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Oman condemns Israeli violation of Gaza truce
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman reiterated its strong condemnation of the Israeli violation of the ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip and its resumption of aggression against defenceless civilians. This was stated by Idris bin Abdulrahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organizations, while participating in the general debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, held in Geneva, Switzerland. He added that the continued policy of settlement expansion in the Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, constitutes a grave violation of international law and poses a real threat to peace as it aims to illegally alter the demographic reality. He called on the international community to take effective and immediate measures to halt settlement activity, strengthen international accountability mechanisms to ensure accountability for those responsible for these violations and provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people in line with the responsibilities of the international community. Al Khanjari pointed out that the conflict in the Palestinian territories is a struggle between power and right, saying: 'Power imposes a painful reality that may persist for some time, but the rights of the Palestinian people remain steadfast and cannot be denied or ignored regardless of the circumstances. This truth will remain alive in the conscience of humanity and constitute the incentive and starting point for achieving the desired justice and peace.' Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release captives, while the group warned they would return "in coffins" if Israel does not stop bombing the Palestinian territory. Just over a week since the military resumed operations following a January truce, Israel said two projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip, with one intercepted and the other landing near the border, and with no immediate reports of any casualties or damage. Shattering weeks of relative calm in the war brought by the fragile ceasefire, Israel last week resumed intense bombardment and ground operations across Gaza. According to the health ministry in Gaza, 830 people have been killed in the territory since Israel resumed its strikes on March 18. No deaths have been reported on the Israeli side. - Agencies
CBC
14-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
EPR program recycling services to start this year in the Yukon: Here's how it will work
Extended Producer Responsibility program meant to shift cost of recycling to producers of those materials The Yukon government approved three stewardship plans for its EPR program this week, giving organizations the go-ahead to start managing recycling later this year. The EPR — or Extended Producer Responsibility — program came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and is meant to shift the cost of recycling materials from governments and taxpayers to the producers of those materials. That means the cost of recycling will be taken on by brand distributors and franchises, but also some local Yukon businesses. "Those who introduce materials into the market are responsible for ensuring it's managed properly," Natalia Baranova said. Baranova oversees the Yukon government unit responsible for the EPR regulation. The territory has approved stewardship plans from Circular Materials, Interchange Recycling and Call2Recycle. Another plan from the organization ProductCare is expected to be completed this summer. The four organizations – known as Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) — will begin managing recycling services in the territory later this year. They will be charging fees to businesses that produce the materials they recycle. "Producer Responsibility Organizations are usually nonprofit organizations that are created by the producers themselves," Baranova said. "They decide how to organize and usually they do it by product category." Circular Materials will manage paper and packaging, Interchange will handle antifreeze, diesel exhaust fluid and oil, Call2Recycle will manage batteries and ProductCare will be responsible hazardous materials. The organizations will coordinate with local depots, processors, collectors and waste management facilities to ensure a smooth transition from the current recycling model to the new program, Baranova said. "It is entirely possible that the individual resident may not see huge changes on how they access the services," she said. It will be up to the PROs to create contracts with local recycling service providers. Fees for businesses The biggest change says Baranova will be "on the back end." Businesses will need to register with one or more PROs and pay the applicable fees for recycling the materials they produce. The PROs will determine the cost of those fees and how they are implemented. Some businesses have already been paying fees, even though the PROs are not yet managing services. Interchange Recycling has been charging "development fees" to registered businesses to help pay for the cost of its stewardship plan. Next month, those businesses will see an increase in fees ahead of Interchange's services starting in August. "Now that the plan has been approved, we know we can post out what the program is going to cost — and we put effective April first, there'll be implementation fees going into place," said Interchange Recycling CEO, David Lawes. Interchange is asking businesses in the Yukon that sell oil, diesel exhaust fluid and antifreeze to register now, says Lawes. Calls for delay In February, the opposition Yukon Party issued a statement calling for a delay in the EPR program to address businesses' concerns. "Our understanding is many of the Chamber of Commerce members remain under-informed about the regulation's details and what it's going to mean for them," Yukon Party MLA Scott Kent told CBC News in February. Kent worries that consumers will have to take on the extra costs charged to businesses during already uncertain economic times. "I think one of the things that [the Yukon government] is leaving out is that often when manufacturers and producers are hit with an extra tax or extra fees, they'll just simply pass those costs back on to the consumers." Baranova says delaying the EPR program would not address businesses' concerns. "Businesses of course want to know how much they're going to have to pay into the system, and delaying our program plan review and approval would really only delay the timing of when those fees would come," Baranova said. "The best thing we can do is approve the plans and therefore clear the way for Producer Responsibility Organizations to start setting up the logistics of the program." Interchange Recycling will be the first PRO to start its services with a projected start date of Aug. 1. The Yukon government expects all four organizations to begin services by the end of the fall.
