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Andy Rittenhouse, specifications manager with Somfy Systems, a smart home solutions company, has witnessed a growing demand for technology that enhances the comfort and well-being of aging residents in condos. There’s a strong focus on increasing accessibility but also promoting health, safety and autonomy. “We’re seeing increased interest in a range of smart technologies: voice-activated […]

Evergreen funds represented at least US$350 billion in global net asset value at the end of 2023, according to a report by Preqin Ltd., an alternative assets data provider, released this year. And, over the past five years, the number of evergreen funds has almost doubled to more than 500. “That’s tremendous growth,” said Tom

Somfy, a global manufacturer of motors for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections, and Draper, a window shades fabricator, launched a pilot program for sustainable housing in Clovis, California. The launch event was attended by Congressman Vince Fong, who has been actively involved in lowering energy costs in the state. Also in attendance were

SureWerx, a leading global supplier of personal protective equipment, safety solutions, and tools and equipment, announced that Eric Fouts has been promoted to the role of global chief supply chain officer. Fouts will continue to lead all aspects of SureWerx’s supply chain, manufacturing and operations functions, and will continue to report to Christian Wiltrout, global

The rise in the benchmark Selic interest rate for the first time in over two years also comes in the face of the Federal Reserve’s larger-than-usual 50-bps cut in U.S. interest rates andprojections of another half-a-percentage-point cut by year-end. “Many market participants anticipated this move, but some believe it could be more symbolic, helping to boost confidence

“We are passionate about creating solutions that ensure optimal living and working conditions by bringing simplicity to design, deployment, and maintenance of commercial shading solutions,” said Russell Horowitz, National Specifications Manager at Somfy North America. “We continue to design dynamic control solutions based on customer demand. We are seeing unique requirements from all building types,

Data showed consumer prices in the region’s biggest economy fell marginally in August, coming in slightly below market expectations, but that was not enough to reverse bets on an interest rate hike by the central bank at its meeting next week. Traders still priced in a 96% probability that the local central bank could hike borrowing costs

Claudio Chisani, portfolio manager and investment advisor at BlueShore Financial, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss Nvidia’s outlook amid Blackwell chip delays. Watch it on BNN