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Skanska Celebrates Topping Out of Longwood University's New Music Education and Performance Venue in Farmville, VA
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska celebrates topping out of Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA
10/22/2026
FARMVILLE, VA -- Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today celebrated the topping out of Whitehead Hall, Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA. The milestone marks significant construction progress on the 63,800-square-foot building, which will serve as a hub for Longwood's music department.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska celebrates topping out of Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA
10/22/2026
FARMVILLE, VA -- Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today celebrated the topping out of Whitehead Hall, Longwood University's new music education and performance venue in Farmville, VA. The milestone marks significant construction progress on the 63,800-square-foot building, which will serve as a hub for Longwood's music department.
Theproject includes the demolition of the existing Bristow Building and the construction of a new facility that will relocate the Music Department from Wygal Hall. In June, the future building was named Lettie Pate Whitehead Hall by Longwood's Board of Visitors. The decision honors the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation and the legacy of Lettie Pate Whitehead, a businesswoman and philanthropist committed to championing the arts and higher education.
"Art has a unique ability to bring people together, spark conversation, and build community which is why this project and the topping out of Whitehead Hall is such a meaningful milestone," said Mark Balling, vice president and general manager for Skanska' Mid-Atlantic region. "This defining building, as part of our continued partnership with Longwood University, will enhance the university's music program as well as the greater Farmville community for generations to come."
Located along the east side of central campus for convenient access by students, Whitehead Hall will feature: state-of-the-art music instruction spaces and student learning facilities; flexible, multi-use rehearsal and performance spaces; offices; and other academic support spaces. Its centerpiece, a 500-seat concert hall with adjustable acoustics, will host student and faculty recitals, university events, and other academic events.
"Whitehead Hall will be a tremendous addition to both the Longwood and Farmville communities," said Matthew McWilliams, university spokesperson. "This incredible building will be a transformative part of campus, providing space for future musicians, teachers, and patrons of the arts in Virginia. It will also be a place where the broader community can visit and be treated to soaring scores in a beautiful setting. We are grateful to those who have supported the project, and to Skanska for their expertise in constructing such a magnificent place."
To commemorate this achievement, representatives from Longwood University, Skanska, and trade partners signed a beam which was hoisted to the top and permanently installed in the building. Construction highlights to date include:
* 2,300 cubic yards of concrete
* 28.2 tons of reinforcing steel
* 45,000 trade work hours
* $8M in SWaM spending
Designed by Calloway Johnson Moore & West - Lynchburg and David M. Schwarz Architects, the multi-story building will integrate the campus' notable brick and stone facade and incorporate appropriate sustainable design features, practices, and materials, equivalent to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC Silver designation.
Skanska previously completed Longwood University's 72,000-square-foot Joan Perry Brock Center, which serves as a convocation and events center; developed the 84,000-square-foot Upchurch University Center, Longwood's vibrant student center; and renovated the university's tennis courts.
Construction began in August 2025 and is expected to be completed by the fall semester of 2028.
Operating from a regional headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, Skanska USA Building currently has more than $1 billion in projects in progress across its Mid-Atlantic region.
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Original text here: https://www.skanska.com/us/en/media/press-releases/skanska-celebrates-topping-out-of-longwood-universitys-new-music-education-and-performance-venue-in-farmville-va
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Netflix: Sharing 'My Sad Dead' With the Community That Helped Make It
LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 23 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Sharing 'My Sad Dead' With the Community That Helped Make It
22 October 2026
On October 15, My Sad Dead, the limited series based on stories by Mariana Enriquez and directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain, returned to the neighborhood where a central part of the story was filmed and takes place. We hosted a special screening of the first two episodes at Piedrabuenarte, a cultural center that serves as a key gathering place and hub for social and cultural activity in the Piedrabuena neighborhood.
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LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 23 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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Sharing 'My Sad Dead' With the Community That Helped Make It
22 October 2026
On October 15, My Sad Dead, the limited series based on stories by Mariana Enriquez and directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain, returned to the neighborhood where a central part of the story was filmed and takes place. We hosted a special screening of the first two episodes at Piedrabuenarte, a cultural center that serves as a key gathering place and hub for social and cultural activity in the Piedrabuena neighborhood.
Localresidents attended the event, bringing the community together with members of the cast and crew to celebrate the series following its premiere at the San Sebastian Film Festival and its September 24 debut on Netflix.
A Neighborhood That Became a Protagonist
My Sad Dead tells the story of Ema, a retired doctor grieving the death of her mother who has the ability to see and speak with the dead around her. Through psychological horror, the series creates a universe where the everyday and the supernatural coexist.
Finding the right setting for this story was a fundamental part of building that universe. The team looked for a location in Buenos Aires that would remain true to the essence of Enriquez's work while also conveying an atmosphere recognizable across other Latin American cities: a place where the familiar and the ominous, the real and the dreamlike, could coexist. That search led them to Piedrabuena.
Located in the southwest of Buenos Aires, the housing complex was built between the 1950s and 1980s and -- with its apartment blocks, homes and shared spaces -- offered that distinctive geography. According to production designer Rodrigo Basaez, the neighborhood provided a setting that could portray the encounter between different social realities and take that contrast into a more symbolic realm.
For Larrain, filming there could not be replicated on a constructed set. The textures, colors and identity of the neighborhood were integral to what the team was looking for in the story. That decision also meant connecting with the people who live there: throughout the shoot, the cast and crew became part of the neighborhood's daily life, and many local residents appeared on screen as extras over the more than 50-day shoot.
In this way, Piedrabuena's streets, apartment blocks and recognizable landmarks -- including the water tower, a key element in the story -- became part of the visual universe of My Sad Dead.
Returning to Where It All Began
The screening offered an opportunity to reconnect with those who opened their neighborhood to the shoot and, in many cases, took part in the series themselves.
Guests included My Sad Dead cast members Alejandra Flechner and Carolina Alvarez alongside Luciano Garramuno, director and founder of Piedrabuenarte, and Alan Allende, the center's cultural manager. Members of the series' production companies also attended, along with many of the local extras.
Reuniting with the community also gave the actresses an opportunity to reflect on their experience filming in Piedrabuena. "It was a unique experience, something completely new. The neighborhood, the people, how kind everyone was," said Alvarez.
Flechner, meanwhile, highlighted the collective effort behind the production and thanked the community for being part of it: "It was an enormous undertaking, with tremendous collaboration across every area -- from everyone working on the production to the extras, actors and actresses," she said. "I'm grateful for everything this neighborhood does, for Luciano, for El Galpon and its art. To me, you are a source of Argentine pride."
The event also highlighted the relationship an audiovisual production can build with the community that hosts it: from the participation of local residents and the economic and social activity generated by the production to the opportunity for the neighborhood to become both the setting and a protagonist in a story with global reach.
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/mis-muertos-tristes-local-screening
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Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSbrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
Oct 22, 2026
* More than 80% of asset owners and asset managers expect sustainable allocations to increase over the next two years, but at a lower pace than 2025
* Top drivers include growth opportunities and rising materiality of sustainability risks, with data availability the leading concern
* Two-thirds of institutional
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NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSbrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
Oct 22, 2026
* More than 80% of asset owners and asset managers expect sustainable allocations to increase over the next two years, but at a lower pace than 2025
* Top drivers include growth opportunities and rising materiality of sustainability risks, with data availability the leading concern
* Two-thirds of institutionalinvestors consider responsible AI to be part of their sustainable investing strategy
* Nearly all surveyed expect climate-related physical risks to affect asset prices, but find it difficult to assess the long-term impact
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New York - More than eight in 10 asset owners and asset managers globally expect their sustainable investment allocations to grow over the next two years, according to a new "Sustainable Signals" report by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. Conducted between August and October 2026, the survey polled 900 institutional investors across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific - all of whom currently practice or plan to practice sustainable investing - to assess attitudes, motivations and emerging trends in the space.
Over 80% of institutional investors expect to increase their sustainable investment allocations in the next two years, but at more modest rates of growth compared to 2025. Roughly 30% of asset owners and asset managers anticipate increasing their allocations by more than five percentage points, down from two-thirds in 2025. Only 2% of asset owners and 4% of asset managers anticipate growth of more than ten percentage points, compared with around one-fifth in 2025.
"Our annual survey of institutional investors indicates that a majority expect to increase sustainable investment allocations in the coming years, recognizing growth opportunities and the rising materiality of sustainability-related risks," said Jessica Alsford, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chair of the Institute for Sustainable Investing at Morgan Stanley. "In 2026, a consistent picture has emerged across our Sustainable Signals series - with individuals, corporates and institutional investors all showing high levels of continued commitment to sustainability, yet at a more measured pace and with a sharper focus on managing risk."
Notable survey findings include:
* Concerns - Almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents cite data availability and consistency as a very significant concern around sustainable investing, up from 47% in 2025, making it the most pressing challenge. At the same time, concern levels on most issues fell compared to 2025 - including a sharp decrease in significant concerns about negative views of sustainable investing in the media or wider society, from 34% to 8%.
* Responsible AI - Two-thirds (66%) of respondents consider responsible AI part of their sustainable investing strategy. Most are focused on how companies oversee and govern their use of AI, rather than concentrating primarily on large language model (LLM) providers or AI's broader economic and social impacts.
* Climate - Climate adaptation and resilience is the most commonly pursued sustainability theme, cited by 59% of respondents, ahead of climate mitigation at 52%. Most expect physical climate risks to affect asset prices within the next five years. But, almost 90% say it is difficult to assess the impact of physical climate change on their assets, up from 66% in 2025.
* Bespoke mandates - Asset owners are seeking more control over how their sustainable investments are managed. 41% of their externally managed sustainable assets are held in customized investment mandates or separately managed accounts, and 86% expect that share to rise over the next two years.
* Key differentiator - More than 90% of asset owners and asset managers say sustainable investing options can help differentiate firms when mandates are awarded or won. A similar share consider sustainability important to managing investment risk, and more than two-thirds cite portfolio risk reduction as a reason to invest sustainably, up from half in 2025.
* Shareholder engagement - Nearly two-thirds of respondents engage with portfolio companies. Of those, more than half (59%) say they allocate most time to fewer, deeper interactions , and private, direct engagement is seen as most impactful.
The Sustainable Signals series was launched in 2015 and measures the views of individual investors, institutional investors and corporates on sustainable investing. View the full results of the latest survey here.
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About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
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About Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing
The Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing (The Institute), established in 2013, aims to accelerate the growth and adoption of sustainable finance across capital markets. The Institute produces thought leadership and develops partnerships and programs to inform and empower clients, investors and the next generation of sustainability leaders. For more information about the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing, visit www.morganstanley.com/sustainableinvesting.
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Original text here: https://www.morganstanley.com/press-releases/morgan-stanley-sustainable-signals1
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
K&L Gates Advises EICR on US$500 Million MTN Programme and US$300 Million Inaugural Issuance
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises EICR (Cyprus) on US$500 million MTN Programme and US$300 Million Inaugural Issuance
22 October 2026
K&L Gates has advised EICR (Cyprus) Limited, an investment holding company which specializes in owning and managing its investment in iEnergizer Limited, on the establishment of its US$500 million Guaranteed Multicurrency Medium Term Note Programme and on the first two issuances under the programme, which together raised US$300 million and are listed on Singapore Exchange Securities
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises EICR (Cyprus) on US$500 million MTN Programme and US$300 Million Inaugural Issuance
22 October 2026
K&L Gates has advised EICR (Cyprus) Limited, an investment holding company which specializes in owning and managing its investment in iEnergizer Limited, on the establishment of its US$500 million Guaranteed Multicurrency Medium Term Note Programme and on the first two issuances under the programme, which together raised US$300 million and are listed on Singapore Exchange SecuritiesTrading Limited.
On 8 October 2026, EICR issued US$182 million of 8.50% guaranteed notes due 2031. This was followed on 20 October 2026 by a further US$118 million tap issue, which priced at par and was consolidated to form a single series with the initial tranche. Proceeds are being applied to refinance existing indebtedness of the group.
The K&L Gates team was led by Singapore corporate partners Meraj Noor and David Kuo, supported by counsel Ying Chern Tan and senior associate Esther Neo.
Noor said: "We are delighted to have advised EICR on the establishment of its programme and on both drawdowns. The transaction reflects the continued growth of our debt capital markets practice in Singapore and our ability to support issuers across the region in accessing the international capital markets through MTN programmes."
K&L Gates' Corporate practice is one of the most substantial in the legal industry, with hundreds of lawyers in offices across the globe providing clients with practical legal solutions in the structuring, financing, and completion of domestic, international, and cross-border transactions.
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This press release is issued by K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, a Singapore law firm with full Singapore law and representation capacity, and to whom any Singapore law queries should be addressed. K&L Gates Straits Law is the Singapore office of K&L Gates, a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in five continents. The firm represents leading multinational corporations growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals.
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Original text here: https://www.klgates.com/KL-Gates-Advises-EICR-Cyprus-on-US500-million-MTN-Programme-and-US300-Million-Inaugural-Issuance-10-22-2026
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GE Vernova Foundation Marks Milestone as First Staffordshire Students Begin 'Engineers of Change' Programme
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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GE Vernova Foundation Marks Milestone as First Staffordshire Students Begin 'Engineers of Change' Programme
* Event marks the start of a three-year initiative to inspire the next generation of energy leaders in the UK
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STAFFORDSHIRE, UK - October 22, 2026 - The GE Vernova Foundation today celebrated the official launch of Engineers of Change in Staffordshire, with the first students beginning programming this week. The launch event brought together GE Vernova leadership, local officials,
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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GE Vernova Foundation Marks Milestone as First Staffordshire Students Begin 'Engineers of Change' Programme
* Event marks the start of a three-year initiative to inspire the next generation of energy leaders in the UK
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STAFFORDSHIRE, UK - October 22, 2026 - The GE Vernova Foundation today celebrated the official launch of Engineers of Change in Staffordshire, with the first students beginning programming this week. The launch event brought together GE Vernova leadership, local officials,and community partners to highlight the programme's role in creating a pipeline for future innovators who will build a more sustainable energy future.
First announced in April 2026, Engineers of Change is a three-year, $4.5 million initiative in two locations - Staffordshire, UK, and Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. In Staffordshire alone, the programme aims to reach 3,000 students. By bringing engineering to life through hands-on learning, real-world design challenges, and direct mentorship from industry professionals, the programme aims to ignite curiosity and confidence in students ages 13-18.
"Meeting the world's growing energy needs will require not only breakthrough technology, but people -- bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and next-generation leaders," said Kristin Carvell, President, GE Vernova Foundation and Chief Communications Officer, GE Vernova. "Our goal with Engineers of Change is to teach young people in Staffordshire more about this exciting career path and the purpose and impact that comes along with it and inspire them to pursue a career in engineering."
The programme delivers two core experiences:
* Engineering Spark: Introduces students ages 13-14 to engineering through dynamic, hands-on learning led by GE Vernova volunteers.
* Engineering Catalyst: An immersive, two-year programme for students ages 15-18 featuring design challenges and career readiness workshops designed to equip students with the skills to pursue engineering. Students who complete the programme and enrol in an eligible engineering degree or apprenticeship will receive a partial scholarship from the GE Vernova Foundation.
"Nothing shapes a career like early, hands-on exposure to real-world work," said Martin McCluskey, Minister for Local Energy and Jobs. "Through its Engineers of Change programme, the GE Vernova Foundation will help young people access the hundreds of thousands of clean energy jobs being created across the country."
With more than 130 years of history in the UK, GE Vernova operates three electrification manufacturing sites in Staffordshire, including the country's only large-scale grid manufacturing facility. GE Vernova is making significant investments in the area to expand capacity and reinforce Staffordshire's role as a critical hub for the production of electrification technologies.
Engineers of Change is delivered in collaboration with the Staffordshire-based The Inspirational Learning Group and the global nonprofit FHI 360, ensuring that programming is aligned with local workforce needs. Through this collaboration, the GE Vernova Foundation continues to put its purpose, The Energy to Change the World, into practice.
"We're delighted to work with the GE Vernova Foundation to inspire the next generation of engineers in Staffordshire," said Ben Dyer, Co-Founder, The Inspirational Learning Group. "This programme gives young people a fantastic opportunity to experience engineering first-hand, learn directly from industry professionals and develop the skills and confidence to explore future careers in the energy sector."
Learn more about Engineers of Change.
About GE Vernova Foundation
The GE Vernova Foundation, an independent charitable organisation funded by GE Vernova, puts the company's purpose - The Energy to Change the World - into practice across the global communities where employees live and work. Building on the 100+ year legacy of the GE Foundation, the GE Vernova Foundation is prioritising employees through programmes such as Matching Gifts and STAR Awards. The Foundation's resources are also channelled into initiatives focused on championing the global workforce needed for the energy transition as well as building stronger and more resilient communities.
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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification and Wind segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonise it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 85,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.
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About FHI 360
FHI360 is a global organisation that mobilises research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools so communities can effectively address complex challenges and achieve thriving futures.
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About The Inspirational Learning Group
The Inspirational Learning Group (TILG) is a Staffordshire-based organisation dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people for their future careers. Working in partnership with leading employers, schools and colleges across the UK, TILG develops and delivers innovative careers and enterprise education programmes that connect classroom learning with the world of work. Through initiatives including The National Careers Challenge, in partnership with NatWest Thrive, Lightbulb Online and bespoke employer-led experiences, TILG has reached hundreds of thousands of young people, helping them develop essential skills, build confidence and explore future career opportunities. With a growing network of employer partners, TILG is committed to bridging the gap between education and industry, opening doors to new opportunities and helping young people realise their potential in the world of work.
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Original text here: https://www.gevernova.com/news/press-releases/ge-vernova-foundation-marks-milestone-first-staffordshire-students-begin-engineers
[Category: BizEnergy]
Dentons Advises CSG on Acquisition of 9.5% Stake in MDA Space
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises CSG on acquisition of 9.5% stake in MDA Space
October 22, 2026
Dentons is pleased to have advised CSG on its acquisition of approximately 9.5% of the shares of MDA Space Ltd., the leading Canadian space technology company.
Through the investment, CSG has become MDA Space's largest shareholder at this time, marking its entry into the space sector. As CSG noted in its announcement, "The investment forms part of CSG's long-term strategy to develop space capabilities to complement its existing defence
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises CSG on acquisition of 9.5% stake in MDA Space
October 22, 2026
Dentons is pleased to have advised CSG on its acquisition of approximately 9.5% of the shares of MDA Space Ltd., the leading Canadian space technology company.
Through the investment, CSG has become MDA Space's largest shareholder at this time, marking its entry into the space sector. As CSG noted in its announcement, "The investment forms part of CSG's long-term strategy to develop space capabilities to complement its existing defenceand aerospace businesses." The company also shared that it views the investment "as an opportunity to explore potential cooperation between the two groups over time," including supporting MDA Space's international growth.
This matter involved the provision of strategic securities law and foreign investment review advice. Adam S. Goodman and Andreas Kloppenborg led the legal team in Canada, supported by Camila Maldi and Rocky Swanson, working closely with a team at Dentons US led by Brian Lee, which included Chrys Carey and Alice F. Yurke.
Across jurisdictions and markets, Dentons' M&A team advises strategic and financial investors on complex transactions, combining market knowledge, sector experience and global capabilities to deliver seamless support throughout the deal lifecycle. Working alongside our Competition and Antitrust team, the Firm helps clients navigate competition and foreign investment matters, including national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act.
Learn more about our Mergers and Acquisitions and Competition and Antitrust capabilities.
Learn more about the transaction here (https://csg.com/en/news/csg-enters-the-space-sector-through-investment-in-mda-space).
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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/october/dentons-advises-csg
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BMJ Group: Use Green Transition Funds to Achieve Health for All
LONDON, England, Oct. 23 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ:
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Use green transition funds to achieve health for all
The green energy transition presents a crucial opportunity to finance universal health coverage (UHC) in low and middle income countries, say experts in The BMJ's climate issue today.
Judite Goncalves and colleagues argue that a ringfenced share of funds generated by reducing fossil fuel subsidies, introducing carbon taxes, and capturing critical mineral royalties, should be spent on improving health which, ultimately, translates into development
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LONDON, England, Oct. 23 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ:
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Use green transition funds to achieve health for all
The green energy transition presents a crucial opportunity to finance universal health coverage (UHC) in low and middle income countries, say experts in The BMJ's climate issue today.
Judite Goncalves and colleagues argue that a ringfenced share of funds generated by reducing fossil fuel subsidies, introducing carbon taxes, and capturing critical mineral royalties, should be spent on improving health which, ultimately, translates into developmentgains.
Health systems have a strong claim to a guaranteed minimum share of these green transition revenues, they add, given the enormous health impacts of fossil fuel dependence and mining activities.
In 2024, $733bn was spent on fossil fuel subsidies globally, far outpacing the estimated $20-53bn annual financing gap required to achieve UHC in low and middle income countries, they explain. Reducing these subsidies could free up substantial resources for domestic public health programmes.
Beyond subsidy reform, carbon pricing and royalties from critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt also offer substantial new revenue streams to support health.
However, they say it is critical to ensure that new revenues reach health budgets, rather than disappearing into general revenue or being eroded by tax avoidance and evasion or by pressure from investors to lower royalty rates.
They point to examples of past reforms in Indonesia and Brazil which, whilst bold and innovative, did not translate into the sustained investments in health care that were envisaged. As such, they say health ministries, civil society, and professional health organisations must urgently engage and influence carbon pricing rules and royalty frameworks, which are being locked in now, to secure a dedicated share of revenue.
Furthermore, because green transition revenues flow disproportionately to higher income countries, while UHC financing gaps are concentrated in lower income countries, international mechanisms (such as debt-for-health swaps) are essential to ensure a fair transition, they add.
"The green transition will generate enormous fiscal flows globally, and this opportunity to finance accelerated achievement of UHC in low and middle income countries must not be missed," they conclude.
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Notes for editors
Analysis: Green transition provides a crucial opportunity to finance universal health coverage doi: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100890
External funding: NIHR Global Health and the Wellcome Trust
Link to Academy of Medical Sciences press release labelling system: http://press.psprings.co.uk/AMSlabels.pdf
Externally peer reviewed? Yes
Evidence type: Analysis
Subject: Health funding
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Original text here: https://bmjgroup.com/use-green-transition-funds-to-achieve-health-for-all/
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