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Warehouse Automation Accelerates Across ASEAN, With Malaysia Emerging as a Key Growth Market
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 11 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Warehouse Automation Accelerates Across ASEAN, with Malaysia Emerging as a Key Growth Market
Malaysia - Frost & Sullivan Malaysia, in collaboration with Ally Logistic, has released new insights highlighting the accelerating adoption of warehouse automation across ASEAN, with Malaysia emerging as a key test market for near-term growth.
As e-commerce expansion, supply chain complexity, and rising service
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 11 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Warehouse Automation Accelerates Across ASEAN, with Malaysia Emerging as a Key Growth Market
Malaysia - Frost & Sullivan Malaysia, in collaboration with Ally Logistic, has released new insights highlighting the accelerating adoption of warehouse automation across ASEAN, with Malaysia emerging as a key test market for near-term growth.
As e-commerce expansion, supply chain complexity, and rising serviceexpectations continue to reshape the logistics landscape, warehouses across the region are rapidly evolving into technology-enabled fulfilment hubs. The latest analysis underscores Malaysia's strong positioning, driven by its robust infrastructure, diversified industry base, and growing willingness among businesses to invest in advanced automation systems.
According to the study, demand for warehouse automation in ASEAN is no longer confined to logistics providers alone. While third-party logistics (3PL) players continue to lead adoption, sectors such as retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals are increasingly contributing to market growth. Malaysia stands out for its balanced demand across these sectors, enabling a wider range of automation applications and faster project conversion.
Industry experts note that automation adoption in Malaysia has significantly increased over the past few years, supported by greater awareness, improved accessibility to technology, and evolving financing models. However, challenges remain, including capability gaps, cost sensitivities, and the need for stronger ecosystem partnerships to ensure long-term success.
The report also highlights emerging trends shaping the market, including the rise of modular and semi-automated solutions, increased participation of regional and global suppliers, and the growing importance of sustainable, data-driven, and AI-enabled warehouse operations.
In response to these developments, Frost & Sullivan Malaysia and Ally Logistic will be convening industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts at the upcoming:
Supply Chain Outlook 2026 - Malaysia
Theme: Strengthening Malaysia's Supply Chain Competitiveness Amid Global Realignment
Date: 22nd of April 2026, Wednesday
Venue: KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur
The event will bring together key industry players to explore actionable strategies surrounding warehouse automation, infrastructure-led logistics models, evolving financing structures, and the broader impact of global supply chain realignment trends such as China+1.
Members of the media are cordially invited to attend the event to gain deeper insights into the future of supply chains in Malaysia and ASEAN, and to engage directly with leading industry experts.
For more information, please visit Frost & Sullivan's LinkedIn page or register for the event here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vhHNbhsy90
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About Frost & Sullivan
YOUR TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH JOURNEY STARTS HERE. Frost & Sullivan's Growth Pipeline Engine, transformational strategies and best-practice models drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. Is your company prepared to survive and thrive through the coming transformation? Join the Journey
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About Ally Logistic Property (ALP)
Ally Logistic Property (ALP) is a global pioneer in smart logistics infrastructure, founded in Taiwan in 2014. ALP acts as a logistics industry market innovator, providing world-class vertically integrated services that span logistics real estate planning, automated systems, operations, and asset management.
ALP's core mission is to upgrade regional supply chains through its proprietary OMEGA platform, which utilizes standardized, scalable design to build a smart warehousing network. We are dedicated to delivering sustainable hybrid-intelligence solutions via this connected ecosystem, specifically focused on Reducing Redundancies in Logistics through the integration of technology, real estate, and business proposition.
Looking ahead, ALP continues to expand its international footprint, offering flexible and forward-looking automated supply chain solutions to cross-industry and multinational enterprises. This commitment drives the creation of a new generation of smart logistics ecosystems worldwide, striving to realize its ultimate vision: Smart Logistics, Smarter Cities, Change for Better.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/warehouse-automation-accelerates-across-asean-with-malaysia-emerging-as-a-key-growth-market/
[Category: BizConsulting]
Report Shows Graduates of NLN CNEA Accredited Programs Land Jobs at a Higher Rate Than the National Average
WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSxrep) -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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New Report Shows Graduates of NLN CNEA Accredited Programs Land Jobs at a Higher Rate than the National Average
Success in Nursing Education Comes Despite Persistent Nursing Shortage
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As our nation's health care system and health institutions worldwide continue to grapple with a shortage of nurses, the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) is pleased to report that programs it accredits at all levels of higher education surpass the national
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WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSxrep) -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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New Report Shows Graduates of NLN CNEA Accredited Programs Land Jobs at a Higher Rate than the National Average
Success in Nursing Education Comes Despite Persistent Nursing Shortage
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As our nation's health care system and health institutions worldwide continue to grapple with a shortage of nurses, the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) is pleased to report that programs it accredits at all levels of higher education surpass the nationalaverage of overall college students in graduating licensed and certified nurses who are then hired at a higher rate, making a nursing career a great return on investment for students.
Additionally, compared to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and other sources, the 2025 CNEA annual report shows that 82% of students in CNEA-accredited programs completed their course of study to earn a degree, exceeding the national average graduation rate of 71% for all pre-licensure programs. At the same time, nearly 91% of CNEA-accredited program graduates passed qualifying licensure and certification exams, compared with an average national passage rate of 87% for first-time PN/VN test-takers and 87% for RN first-time testers.
Further analysis of the 2025 data revealed an even stronger picture for CNEA-accredited programs. Of the 182 programs currently accredited by CNEA across 34 U.S. states, 47 or 26% are PN/VN programs, an extraordinary number considering that only 18% of PN/VN programs seek national accreditation. According to NCSBN, accredited PN/VN programs have significantly better outcomes for their rates of student completion, licensure/certification, and employment than unaccredited PN/VN programs.
The largest categories of CNEA-accredited programs fall into Associate Degree in Nursing (AD) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Non-CNEA-accredited AD programs, on average, graduate only 34 to 37% of students who initially enroll; BSN programs report completion rates in the 61 to 64% range. Even advanced degree programs accredited elsewhere demonstrate significantly lower completion averages -- 70 to 75% for master's candidates and 77% for Doctor of Nursing practice candidates -- than the over 82% completion rate on all levels, PN/VN through doctorate, of CNEA-accredited programs.
Little surprise then that graduates of CNEA-accredited programs, across the board, have reported finding employment faster than graduates with other college degrees, regardless of their licensure or certification, with an astonishing 92% post-graduate employment rate.
"We are incredibly proud of NLN CNEA leaders and staff who have achieved such impressive results after only 10 years since CNEA first began offering pre-accreditation services, and just five years since the agency gained full recognition as a program accreditor by the U.S. Department of Education," said NLN CNEA Board Chair Brooke McAtee, PhD, MSN, RN, director of nursing programs at Northwest Missouri State University.
"The NLN CNEA accreditation process respects a variety of program missions, curricula, students, and faculty, emphasizing a culture of continuous quality improvement to facilitate the preparation of a caring and skilled nursing workforce," said NLN CNEA Executive Director Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, CNEcl, ANEF, FAAN. "The outstanding graduation, licensure, and employment rates from CNEA-accredited nursing programs reflect our goals and standards in evaluating programs for accreditation. They also demonstrate the quality of CNEA-accredited programs and their successful program outcomes in graduating students who are highly desirable to prospective employers."
For more information about NLN CNEA accreditation, visit CNEA.NLN.org.
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About the National League for Nursing
Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. The NLN offers professional development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its nearly 45,000 individual and 1,000 institutional members, comprising nursing education programs across the spectrum of higher education and health care organizations. Learn more at NLN.org.
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Original text here: https://www.nln.org/detail-pages/news/2026/04/09/new-report-shows-graduates-of-nln-cnea-accredited-programs-land-jobs-at-a-higher-rate-than-the-national-average
[Category: Nursing]
National Association of Realtors Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Homebuyer Claims in Tuccori Vs. At World Properties
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release:
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National Association of REALTORS(R) Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Homebuyer Claims in Tuccori v. At World Properties
Settlement in Tuccori Litigation to Provide Broad Level of Protection and Release for Associations, Certain Brokers, and REALTOR(R) Members
Outcome Represents Latest Positive Legal Outcome for NAR and its Members Under New Legal Leadership Team, as the Association Continues Multi-Year Transformation
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Chicago - The National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) today announced
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WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release:
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National Association of REALTORS(R) Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Homebuyer Claims in Tuccori v. At World Properties
Settlement in Tuccori Litigation to Provide Broad Level of Protection and Release for Associations, Certain Brokers, and REALTOR(R) Members
Outcome Represents Latest Positive Legal Outcome for NAR and its Members Under New Legal Leadership Team, as the Association Continues Multi-Year Transformation
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Chicago - The National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) today announceda settlement agreement that would resolve claims brought by homebuyers in the case of Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties et al., a class-action antitrust lawsuit related to buyer-agent commissions. In connection with this agreement, and given the substantially similar allegations, NAR will seek a stay in Batton et al. v. National Association of REALTORS(R) et al., since NAR's settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case.
The agreement, which is subject to court approval, is being executed through an opt-in feature within the Tuccori master settlement. Under the terms of the agreement, NAR will pay $52.25 million into a settlement fund over a multi-year period. Importantly, the terms of the settlement require continued compliance with the practice changes as part of the Sitzer/Burnett settlement, but do not require any additional practice changes.
Central to the settlement is the scope of the release it provides, covering REALTOR(R) members, state and local REALTOR(R) associations (including those that do, and do not, operate Multiple Listing Services (MLSs)), REALTOR(R) MLSs, non-REALTOR(R) MLSs, and real estate brokerages with a REALTOR(R) as principal that have not previously settled or been named in similar litigation and meet specified eligibility criteria, including compliance with NAR rules and policies and not asserting claims contrary to the settlement. This extends protection to a broad segment of the industry and represents a more comprehensive release than has been achieved in any previous NAR settlement. By resolving these claims, NAR reduces the uncertainty and potential financial exposure associated with continued litigation, protecting its members and the industry as the association continues its multi-year transformation.
"In NAR's 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, we committed to the industry that we would protect and advance the legal interest of REALTORS(R). This settlement is a part of our efforts to fulfill that commitment and will promote a more resilient industry," said Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR. "This outcome, which provides a broader level of protection and release for the industry than has been secured in any previous NAR settlement, is a result of NAR's new legal team's diligent approach to addressing legal risk and reinforces our commitment to delivering greater value and stability for our members, so they can remain focused on their clients and getting to their next transaction."
"This outcome is a direct result of the more diligent and strategic legal approach our team has adopted," said Jon Waclawski, General Counsel of NAR. "We sought this settlement to secure meaningful protections for our members and the industry. We moved decisively to resolve these claims in a way that avoids significant potential liability and positions NAR more effectively going forward, ensuring our members can continue unlocking the American Dream for generations to come."
This agreement marks the latest in a series of positive legal developments under NAR's new legal leadership, including the dismissals of multiple antitrust cases over the past nine months and reflects a continued focus on diligently managing litigation risk and advancing strategies to protect REALTOR(R) associations and members nationwide.
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About the National Association of REALTORS(R)
The National Association of REALTORS(R) is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The term REALTOR(R) is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS(R) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. For free consumer guides about navigating the homebuying and selling transaction processes--from written buyer agreements to negotiating compensation--visit facts.realtor.
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Original text here: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/national-association-of-realtorsr-reaches-agreement-to-resolve-nationwide-homebuyer-claims
[Category: Real Estate]
NRF Announces 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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NRF Announces 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers
The National Retail Federation today announced the 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the list ranks the leading international retailers based on their retail revenues throughout 2025. As the largest global retailers continue to expand outside of retail revenues, this list focuses only on retail-specific revenues and not overall organizational revenue.
"The retail industry continues to show its strength, delivering a solid
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WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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NRF Announces 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers
The National Retail Federation today announced the 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the list ranks the leading international retailers based on their retail revenues throughout 2025. As the largest global retailers continue to expand outside of retail revenues, this list focuses only on retail-specific revenues and not overall organizational revenue.
"The retail industry continues to show its strength, delivering a solidyear despite a range of ongoing challenges," NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said. "The retailers on this year's list have demonstrated impressive growth and an understanding of evolving consumer needs, highlighting the industry's continued resilience."
Walmart maintains its position as the world's largest retailer, driven by its continued investments internationally and across its digital services, which indirectly support the growth of its retail business.
Amazon, Schwarz Group, Aldi, Costco, Ahold Delhaize and Carrefour followed, all maintaining the same positions as last year. IKEA and The Home Depot each rose one spot to the eighth and ninth place respectively, while Walgreens rounded out the top 10. Seven & I, which ranked seventh last year, fell out of the top 10 following its sale of its department store holdings in Japan.
"The list reflects a year that started quietly but quickly grew more challenging due to U.S. policy shifts and rapidly changing tariffs on almost all goods," Kantar Senior Vice President of Global Insights and Technology David Marcotte said. "Volatility in key commodity costs, product availability and trade patterns forced global manufacturers and retailers to make quick strategic pivots."
Kantar's ranking system awards points to retailers based on their domestic and international retail revenues. To qualify for the ranking, retailers need to have a direct investment in at least three countries.
See more on the methodology (https://nrf.com/research-insights/top-retailers/top-50-global-retailers/top-50-global-retailers-2026#methodology), explore the complete 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers list and learn more from Kantar on the NRF blog about how this year's top companies are navigating the retail landscape.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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About Kantar
Kantar is the world's leading marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world's top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioral data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-announces-2026-top-50-global-retailers
[Category: Business]
NCBA and OCA Express Disappointment in Federal Court Ruling on Poultry Case
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 11 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following statement on April 10, 2026:
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NCBA and OCA Express Disappointment in Federal Court Ruling on Poultry Case
WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) President, Ford Drummond, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President, Gene Copenhaver, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma's rejection of the state of Oklahoma's negotiated settlement with four poultry companies in the decades-old State of Oklahoma v. Tyson
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CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 11 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following statement on April 10, 2026:
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NCBA and OCA Express Disappointment in Federal Court Ruling on Poultry Case
WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) President, Ford Drummond, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President, Gene Copenhaver, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma's rejection of the state of Oklahoma's negotiated settlement with four poultry companies in the decades-old State of Oklahoma v. TysonFoods, Inc., et al., lawsuit regarding the application of chicken litter in the Illinois River Watershed.
"Cattle producers across Oklahoma and the Illinois River Watershed are greatly disappointed by the U.S. District Court's rejection of a settlement between Oklahoma poultry producers and the state of Oklahoma. The decades-old lawsuit relies on outdated information and fails to consider the adoption of nutrient management plans, increased efficiencies, and the adoption of voluntary conservation practices," Drummond said.
While OCA and NCBA do not directly represent parties to the litigation, the ripple effect of this decision will reach far beyond the gates of Oklahoma broiler operations. Not only does this decision deal a death blow to poultry farmers across the state, but will severely impact all of Oklahoma agriculture, and any livestock operation that manages manure.
"The District Court's holding creates significant economic risk for farmers and ranchers throughout the Illinois River Watershed, while also diminishing faith in the nutrient management plan as a reliable tool for environmental compliance and regulatory protection," Copenhaver said.
NCBA and OCA will continue to work hard on behalf of all cattle producers who find themselves impacted by this decision and are prepared to support the appeal of the U.S. District Court's decision to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Original text here: https://www.ncba.org/news-media/news/details/47614/ncba-and-oca-express-disappointment-in-federal-court-ruling-on-poultry-case
[Category: Agriculture]
MPA Film Ratings Maintain High Trust Among Vast Majority of American Parents, New Survey Shows
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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MPA Film Ratings Maintain High Trust Among Vast Majority of American Parents, New Survey Shows
91% of Parents Believe Ratings Help Them Make Better Movie Choices
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An overwhelming majority of American parents continue to believe the Motion Picture Association's (MPA) film ratings help them make better movie choices for their families, according to a new survey released today by the MPA's Classification and Rating Administration (CARA), which administers the film rating system.
"Our ratings
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WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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MPA Film Ratings Maintain High Trust Among Vast Majority of American Parents, New Survey Shows
91% of Parents Believe Ratings Help Them Make Better Movie Choices
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An overwhelming majority of American parents continue to believe the Motion Picture Association's (MPA) film ratings help them make better movie choices for their families, according to a new survey released today by the MPA's Classification and Rating Administration (CARA), which administers the film rating system.
"Our ratingsare built on a simple promise: we will protect all filmmakers' freedoms to tell the stories they wish to tell while empowering parents to decide what movie their children should watch onscreen," said Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the MPA. "At a time when audiences have more viewing options than ever before, our ratings' popularity is rooted in what's fueled this system for nearly 60 years - a robust, transparent process to review content, defend our industry from censorship, and deliver ratings everyone can trust."
CARA's survey (https://www.filmratings.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/American-Parents-Views-on-Movie-Ratings-2025.pdf) of American parents' views on movie ratings was conducted by PSB Insights, a global research and analytics consultancy. The research focuses on parents' perceptions, attitudes, and expectations regarding movie content and the film rating system. Similar to previous surveys, PSB surveyed 1,502 parents of children aged 5-16, where both parent and child have watched a movie within the last six months either in a theater or in their home.
"The survey is a critical component in how we maintain a useful, dynamic rating system," said Kelly McMahon, Chair of CARA. "These findings offer firsthand insight into the main concerns most American parents have today and enable us to enhance our ratings framework as a result. Through research and our team of raters - current parents with varying experiences, backgrounds, and beliefs - we're routinely ensuring our trusted system not only endures but continues to evolve."
KEY FILM RATINGS FINDINGS
* 85% of American parents are familiar with the ratings, and 75% are familiar with the rating descriptors.
* 91% find the ratings helpful, and 89% find the rating descriptors helpful.
* 83% believe the ratings are accurate, and 85% find the rating descriptors accurate.
* 85% felt that the movies they had seen in the past year had the appropriate rating.
* Parents in the Middle Atlantic (85%), South Atlantic (84%), and the West Pacific (84%) regions find the ratings most accurate.
* 96% of American parents look up information on the ratings when considering a movie for their child to see.
KEY ADVERTISING FINDINGS
As always, the survey includes questions related to movie advertising. The MPA's Advertising Administration is responsible for reviewing all advertising for movies rated by CARA, including trailers, billboards, posters, and social media ads. The Advertising Administration ensures that all advertising content is placed appropriately for the viewing audience. According to this survey, 81% of parents say the trailers or previews they have seen in the past 12 months were compatible with the movie they preceded. The few who report having seen incompatible trailers say most (3 in 4 trailers) were compatible.
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About The Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members' content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.
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Original text here: https://www.motionpictures.org/press/mpa-film-ratings-maintain-high-trust-among-vast-majority-of-american-parents-new-survey-shows/
[Category: Entertainment Industry]
American Council of Life Insurers Responds to A.M. Best Report on Annuity Reserves
WASHINGTON, April 11 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following statement on April 10, 2026:
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American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Responds to A.M. Best Report on Annuity Reserves
ACLI President and CEO David Chavern comments on the AM Best report on annuity reserves.
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American Council of Life Insurers President and CEO David Chavern made the following comments today on the A.M. Best report on annuity reserves:
"The A.M. Best report on annuity reserves makes no mention of how life insurers successfully managed a major recent test during the
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WASHINGTON, April 11 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following statement on April 10, 2026:
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American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Responds to A.M. Best Report on Annuity Reserves
ACLI President and CEO David Chavern comments on the AM Best report on annuity reserves.
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American Council of Life Insurers President and CEO David Chavern made the following comments today on the A.M. Best report on annuity reserves:
"The A.M. Best report on annuity reserves makes no mention of how life insurers successfully managed a major recent test during theCOVID pandemic, paying a record $100 billion in benefits while maintaining capital well above regulatory requirements--levels companies sustain today.
"In recent years, some life insurers have increased their holdings of private credit to meet increased demand for their products. These assets offer attractive returns and portfolio diversification while supporting long-term liabilities. However, there is no evidence that private credit is straining the life insurance industry's stability. In fact, a recent S&P report found that companies are responsibly handling the liquidity and complexity risks associated with these assets.
"Also missing from the AM Best report is mention of the long-term, effective oversight of state regulators. Since the financial crisis, regulators through the NAIC have improved their oversight with new tools and transparency measures that ensure the industry is financially strong and mitigate risks to policyholders and the financial system.
"Between now and 2030, 20 million Americans will reach age 65, increasing the demand for the financial security guarantees. Through sound investment practices and strong regulation, life insurers are well-positioned to meet this need."
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The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is the leading trade association driving public policy and advocacy on behalf of the life insurance industry. 90 million American families rely on the life insurance industry for financial protection and retirement security. ACLI's member companies are dedicated to protecting consumers' financial wellbeing through life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, reinsurance, and dental, vision and other supplemental benefits. ACLI's 275 member companies represent 94 percent of industry assets in the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.acli.com/posting/nr26-026
