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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Organized by Finance IQ, a division of IQPC, the 7th Insurance Linked Securities Summit was held January 27-29, 2010 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, NY.

After numerous changes on both the life and non-life sides of the market during 2009, the 7th ILS Summit addressed the major challenges in the marketplace - specifically increasing issuance, enhancing transparency and expanding the investor base for cat bonds, ILS, and longevity-based investments.

On the non-life side, conversations revolved around the future of the ILS market and collateral challenges such as triparty repo structures and government-guaranteed solutions. It was clear at the 7th ILS Summit that industry participants were even more focused on growing the ILS market in 2010 and beyond. Improving transparency, securitizing new risks, and expanding the investor base are priorities for all parties involved.

On the life settlements and securitization side of the market, it appears there are still numerous challenges relating to the life expectancy changes from 2008, which have caused potential investors to remain skeptical about the value of these portfolios. In addition, evolving regulatory and tax law changes at state and federal levels have introduced new legal and administrative challenges. However, it reflected that the market continues to show innovation with alternative product structures and new investment sources in Asia and Latin America.

"The structure of the conference ensured that, whichever side of the fence you're interested in (life, non-life or even both), you walked away with two full days' worth of strategies and solutions on the critical issues facing your market," commented Toby Donovan, IQPC Conference Director.

Participating organizations at the 7th ILS Summit include SCOR, Allianz, Liberty Mutual, USAA, World Bank Treasury, TIAA-CREF, NCOIL, Rigi Capital Partners, Swiss Re and many others. In addition, the Summit featured several Guest Keynote presenters:

    --  Dr. Kenneth Froot, Andre R. Jakuski Professor of Business
        Administration, Harvard University
    --  Dr. Kerry Emanuel, Professor of Atmospheric Science, MIT
    --  Dr. Jay Olshansky, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Illinois at
        Chicago
    --  John Seo, Managing Principal, Fermat Capital

Finance IQ has announced the full 2010 ILS event series, including: 3rd Life Settlements & Longevity Summit (March 24-25, 2010 in New York), 2nd Insurance Linked Securities Summit Europe (April 26-28, 2010 in London, UK), 8th Insurance Linked Securities Summit (July 14-16, 2010 in Southampton, Bermuda), 4th Life Settlements & Longevity Summit (September 30- October 1, 2010, New York, NY) and the Insurance Linked Securities Summit Asia (October 25-27, 2010 in Hong Kong).

For more information about the event series, follow Finance IQ on Twitter at www.twitter.com/IQPCFinance or contact Toby Donovan, Finance IQ Conference Director at donovant@iqpc.com.

About IQPC

IQPC (www.iqpc.com) provides business executives with tailored practical conferences, large-scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs. Producing over 1,500 events annually around the world, IQPC continues to grow and has offices in cities across six continents including: Berlin, Dubai, London, New York, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, and Toronto.

    Source: IQPC

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Please note the following redemption, received on 09/02/2010:

Issuer:               BANCO ITAU

ISIN:                 XS0451497902

Paying Agent:         MTN

Redemption Type:      Full Call

Call Price:           100.00%

Partial Call Price:

Currency:             USD

Outstanding Balance:  495,000.00

Redemption Date:      09/02/2010

    Source: HSBC Security Services

FEDERAL WAY, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) was among 35 international companies recognized today by the investor-backed Forest Footprint Disclosure for leadership in managing their operations and supply chains to minimize the effects on forests worldwide.

The report also named Weyerhaeuser best performer in the Industrial and Auto sector. Weyerhaeuser was the only U.S.-based company named a best performer.

"Across our supply chain, from our forestry practices to manufacturing operations, we seek to manage our environmental impact," said Cassie Phillips, vice president-sustainable forestry. "As we improve efficiency, decrease emissions and make better use of natural resources, we reduce our footprint. We're honored to be recognized for our work in this area by the FFD and are proud to be listed among international leaders in this important area."

The FFD is a new UK government-supported initiative created to help investors identify how an organization seeks to minimize deforestation through its activities and supply chains. Modeled after the successful Carbon Disclosure Project, it aims to create transparency for investors concerned about global deforestation.

The study asked participating companies to disclose how their operations and supply chains are affecting forests worldwide and what companies are doing to manage those effects responsibly. Complete information and results of the inaugural report is available at http://www.forestdisclosure.com.

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2009, sales were $5.5 billion. It has offices or operations in 10 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction and development. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com.

    Source: Weyerhaeuser Company

BOSTON, MA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/10 -- A difficult economy and global competition leave project-based businesses with little room for error today in managing projects for profitability, according to Delivering Project Profitability: On Time and Under Budget, a landmark study by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS). The key to project profitability is delivering projects and milestones on time and under budget. While that sounds simple enough, with so many inter-connected moving parts, this is very difficult to do without the necessary tools to schedule resources, manage and report against project delivery and control costs.

The research study revealed that top performing companies are 57% more likely to have defined and implemented standard best practices and 73% of these leaders deploy some combination of project scheduling, project management and reporting and project costing solutions. As a result they delivered 91% of projects early or on time and completed 96% of projects within budgets. Project profitability improved by 37% year over year. "Top performers achieve greater visibility to both costs and schedules and therefore have better control of operational processes. These capabilities contribute to their ability to accurately quote, source, and deliver their work, generating greater consistency and predictability in delivering projects on time and under budget," explains Cindy Jutras, vice president and research fellow, Aberdeen Group. "Not only does this avoid project delays, but it also ensures that projects stay aligned with customer requirements and potentially drive repeat business," adds Nuris Ismail, research associate, Aberdeen Group.

A complimentary copy of this report is made available due in part by the following underwriters: Maconomy and Meridian Systems. To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=6281.

Visit Research.Aberdeen.com for additional access to complimentary Product Innovation and Engineering Research.

Visit Research.Aberdeen.com for additional access to complimentary ERP and Finance Research.

About Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company

Aberdeen provides fact-based research and market intelligence that delivers demonstrable results. Having queried more than 30,000 companies in the past two years, Aberdeen is positioned to educate users to action: driving market awareness, creating demand, enabling sales, and delivering meaningful return-on-investment analysis. As the trusted advisor to the global technology markets, corporations turn to Aberdeen for insights that drive decisions.

As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte-Hanks (Information - Opportunity - Insight - Engagement - Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role Harte-Hanks brings to the market. For additional information, visit Aberdeen or call (617) 854-5200, or to learn more about Harte-Hanks, call (800) 456-9748.

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NBC Leverages Lyris to Deliver Real-Time Updates on News, Events and Athletes During Coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games, February 12-28, 2010

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lyris, Inc. has been selected to provide real-time email alert capabilities to NBC during the network's coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games from Vancouver, February 12-28. The announcement was made today by Perkins Miller, Senior Vice President, Digital Media, NBC Sports & Olympics and Blaine Mathieu, CMO, Lyris.

NBC Olympics alerts will enable Olympic fans to opt-in and receive updates on top NBCOlympics.com news and features. NBC Olympics email alerts include real-time updates on medal results, breaking news, athlete updates, schedule and event reminders, and more. NBC Olympics alerts also include daily updates with top headlines for every Olympic sport, local news for NBC affiliates, featured videos, and top slideshow galleries.

"Today's consumers have come to expect information in real-time. With powerful online marketing technology from Lyris, NBC is able to bring the "up-to-the-minute" action of the Winter Olympics directly to consumers," said Blaine Mathieu, CMO, Lyris. "Lyris powered NBC's Olympic updates for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and is proud to continue the partnership and be the email marketing platform of choice for NBC's coverage of the Vancouver Winter Games."

"More than ever, Olympic fans want to know instantly what is happening with their favorite sport or athlete," said Miller. "Whether it's breaking news and results or daily headlines and videos, NBC Olympics Alerts offers the best way for Olympics followers to stay informed on all the competition from Vancouver."

Olympics fans can sign-up for NBC Olympics alerts by going to: http://www.NBCOlympics.com/mobile.

About NBC Olympics

NBC, America's Olympic Network, has broadcast 11 Olympic Games, the most Olympics broadcast by any network. NBC surpassed ABC's 10 Olympics with the 2008 Beijing Games, the most watched event in U.S. television history with 215 million viewers.

The 2010 Vancouver Games mark the sixth of an unprecedented seven consecutive Olympic broadcasts by NBC Sports which began with the 2000 Sydney Games and continues through the 2012 London Games.

About Lyris, Inc.

Lyris, Inc. (OTCBB: LYRI) is the first online marketing solution provider to integrate email with diverse online marketing channels to create more efficient and effective marketing organizations. The company's flagship offering, Lyris HQ, is an all-in-one online marketing solution that combines email marketing with search, social, and mobile channels, enhanced by embedded deliverability and Web analytics. Lyris HQ provides online marketers actionable insights that help them make intelligent decisions and improve results. Clients include American Apparel, Body Glove, British Museum Company Ltd., Minnesota Timberwolves, PC Recycler and Student Advantage. For more information, please visit www.lyris.com.

    Source: Lyris, Inc.