KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 -- Mary Kay Inc has sponsored, collaborated and explored applications of skin microbiome with leading experts in the field at the New York City for the 73rd Society of Cosmetic Chemists Meeting recently.
“New research suggests that microbes play an important role in overall skin health, and as leading skincare innovators, Mary Kay is heavily invested in further exploration of their impact,” said Chief Scientific Officer at Mary Kay, Dr Lucy Gildea. “We have a commitment to take an active role in the beauty and scientific communities through participation in global dermatological conferences like the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Meeting, where we can share and learn from other scientific experts to help us develop more effective products.” According to a statement, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Meeting convened over 1,300 attendees from some of the top cosmetic and personal care brands and manufacturers. Participants were encouraged to engage with speakers presenting the latest research and innovations of interest to cosmetic scientists, exchange ideas with peers and reconnect with colleagues worldwide. This year, Mary Kay focused on three pillars in its commitment to skin health, including pollution; skin barrier health and sensitive skin; and the understanding of skin aging and strategies to intervene. Every year, Mary Kay conducts hundreds of thousands of scientific tests on products and ingredients to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and performance. It holds more than 1,500 patents for products, technologies and packaging designs in its global portfolio. More information at https://www.marykay.com. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 -- Mary Kay continues to make its mark on the beauty industry by inspiring beauty trends at Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion Weeks in Europe. “As an innovator of beauty trends, Mary Kay along with beauty artists, unveiled 2020 runway looks throughout fashion weeks in Europe,” said Mary Kay (European Region) president, Tara Eustace. Mary Kay Inc has partnered with Ukrainian and Belarus Fashion Weeks, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia as well as Bratislava Fashion Days in Slovakia and Czech Republic. Designers, influencers, celebrities, makeup artists, beauty bloggers and editors attended all five events where Mary Kay was the official beauty partner for the spring/summer 2020 fashion week season. Held in Kyiv, Ukraine between Aug 31 and Sept 4, Ukrainian Fashion Week kicked off the Mary Kay sponsored events in Europe, supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer. Bratislava Fashion Days by Mercedes-Benz was next in Bratislava, Slovakia on Sept 16 until 19, and Prague, Czech Republic on Oct 5 to 6. For the second year in a row, Mary Kay Slovakia was the Official Makeup Artist for the event. The largest fashion event in Eastern Europe, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia (MBFW Russia) was held in Moscow on Oct 15 to 19. Mary Kay Russia has been the Official Makeup Artist of the MBFW Russia for seven years in a row. The Belarus Fashion Week (BFW) held in Minsk on Oct 17 until 20, wrapped up a successful fashion week season for Mary Kay in Eastern Europe. Mary Kay was BFW Official Makeup Artist for the seventh season in a row. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 -- Jumio, an end-to-end identity verification and authentication solutions provider recently contributed US$10,800 to the Movember Foundation, raising awareness on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. (US$100 = RM414.07)
The Movember Foundation is the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men’s health in the United States and worldwide. It is best known for their annual Movember fundraising campaign that takes place every November. Last month, Jumio pledged to donate US$100 for every employee who participated in a mustache authentication contest. More than 100 Jumio global employees participated by either growing a real mustache or wearing fake facial hair and going through the Jumio Authentication process twice — once with facial hair and once without. The company also demonstrated its Jumio Authentication’s ability to authenticate real users whose physical characteristics had changed. During Movember, men start clean-shaven and grow a mustache for the month, getting friends, family and colleagues to donate to their efforts. Since 2003, more than five million men and women have funded over 1,250 innovative projects across more than 20 countries. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 -- AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications status of Provident Insurance Corporation Limited (PICL) New Zealand.
In a statement, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘bb+’ of PICL, making stable outlook on the ratings. The ratings were placed under review with negative implications in July, which reflected uncertainty around the finalisation of PICL’s year-end March 2019 financial position. These rating actions follow the conclusion of AM Best’s assessment of the company’s current and prospective financial position. The ratings reflect PICL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best classified as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. PICL’s balance sheet strength assessment reflects its risk-adjusted capitalisation, which weakened notably as of fiscal year-end 2019, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio. Its operating performance has generally exhibited an improving trend since its inception in 2013, primarily driven by a favourable trend in the expense ratio due to growing economies of scale. AM Best views PICL’s business profile as limited given its relatively small scale of operations, and limited product and geographic diversification in New Zealand. The company is a niche insurer, with focus on mechanical breakdown insurance, distributed through motor dealerships across New Zealand. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a-’ of Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (Peak Re) Hong Kong and its subsidiary, Peak Reinsurance AG (Switzerland).
In a statement, AM Best said the outlook of these credit ratings was stable. The ratings reflect Peak Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. Peak Re continues to maintain robust risk-adjusted capitalisation, underpinned by a strengthening trend in its capital and surplus, driven by capital injections from shareholders and full earnings retention over the past five years. Other factors supporting the company’s balance sheet strength include the controlled level of net underwriting leverage and an improvement in its overall investment risk profile, as well as strong liquidity. The company continues to operate with efficiency, as reflected in its stable and lower-than-average management expense ratio. Investment results have been favourable over the past five years, supported by a growing stream of interest and dividend income from debt and listed equity investments. Peak Re’s business portfolio is diversified by product lines and geographies, with Asia-Pacific accounting for approximately 60 per cent of the company’s premium revenue. While the business portfolio is primarily made up of non-life risks, the company plans to expand its life and health business further, particularly in the area of medical reimbursement. -- BERNAMA |
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