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A Commvault study reveals that 97% of UK organizations recognize the critical need for a Chief Trust Officer (CTrO) due to escalating AI, cyber, and data challenges. The fragmented accountability for trust-related issues, often spread across various executives, underscores the urgency for a dedicated leader. Key CTrO responsibilities include customer trust, reputation management, and crisis response. Essential skills encompass data privacy expertise, AI governance understanding, and stakeholder trust cultivation. The rise of AI, cross-border data regulations, and persistent cybersecurity threats drive this demand.

Himax Technologies’ WiseEye AI sensing solution is integrated into Acer’s Swift Edge 14 AI notebook, now in mass production. WiseEye offers features like Human Presence Detection, health reminders, and multi-screen assistance, operating at milliwatt power levels for efficient power management. This integration highlights WiseEye’s technological maturity and commercial strength, strengthening Himax’s position in the growing AI PC market. The Acer notebook boasts up to 21 hours of battery life and 48 TOPS AI computing performance.

Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) has hired Kevin Borges as Vice President, Branch Manager for its new downtown Lodi branch, opening in October 2025. Borges, with over 12 years of banking experience, will manage the bank’s 19th location. He will focus on branch performance, client relations, and community involvement, leveraging his ties with the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and Lodi Sunrise Rotary. This reflects Oak Valley’s commitment to local partnerships and its expansion strategy in California’s competitive banking sector.

Landis+Gyr has secured a Grid Edge Intelligence contract with PLUS ES in Australia to modernize the electricity grid. This partnership will deploy advanced grid edge meters with wireless technology, providing real-time data and actionable insights for retailers and consumers. The solution supports consumer engagement with cleaner energy resources and enables AI-driven grid management, aligning with Australian energy market reforms. The technology includes edge sensing meters, an open ecosystem for third-party apps, and AI-ready infrastructure. This deployment will modernize the grid and facilitate the adoption of AI at the edge.

Tiny Ltd. (TSXV: TINY) reported Chairman Andrew Wilkinson’s acquisition of 49,049 Class A shares at $0.99 on Sept. 23, 2025. Wilkinson’s ownership decreased from 64.3% to 51.0% since June 2024 due to treasury share issuance for Serato Audio Research acquisition, employee share gifts, share dispositions, and subscription receipt conversions. He now holds 119,965,445 shares, maintaining a controlling stake. The acquisition, excluding the employee gift, was through Wilkinson Ventures Ltd. This signifies Tiny’s continued expansion in creative technology.

Vox Royalty Corp. announced an agreement to acquire a global gold portfolio from Deterra Royalties for $57.5 million upfront and $2.5 million in deferred milestones. The portfolio includes ten gold offtake and royalty assets across twelve mines/projects in eight jurisdictions. The acquisition, funded by a share offering and expanded credit facility, is expected to significantly increase revenue per share and expand producing assets. The transaction will increase the company’s exposure to gold production.

SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is innovating sustainability verification with molecular-level technology that enforces recycling and safety standards in real-time. By embedding verifiable identifiers directly into materials, this approach allows for automated verification of recycled content, flame retardants, and other safety features. Recent initiatives include partnerships with A*STAR in Singapore for a national plastics passport system, REDWAVE in Europe for industrial process verification, and the North American Flame Retardant Alliance (NAFRA) for safety compliance. This provides governments and manufacturers with verifiable proof of compliance.

Hemostemix (HMTXF) filed an FDA Pre-IND application for a Phase I basket trial of ACP-01 (VesCell™) to evaluate its safety and early efficacy across vascular dementia, peripheral arterial disease, angina, cardiomyopathy, and congestive heart failure. Hemostemix aims to use real-world evidence from Florida, where ACP-01 is available, to support regulatory advancement. The company has completed 498 safe treatments and has 11 peer-reviewed publications. The basket protocol seeks to accelerate development and expand target markets.

Telix’s Gozellix receives Transitional Pass-Through (TPT) status from CMS, enabling separate reimbursement under HOPPS and eliminating 20% patient coinsurance starting October 1, 2025. Gozellix offers longer shelf life, broader distribution, and flexible production, improving PSMA-PET imaging accessibility for prostate cancer. While it advances diagnostics, potential risks include image misinterpretation, radiation exposure, and variable performance based on PSA levels. TPT status may significantly boost Telix’s market position.

Bayhorse Silver (BHSIF) redeployed its Steinert Ore-Sorter at its Idaho mill after a rental period that generated $718,000. The Ore-Sorter reduces mined tonnage by up to 75%. Bayhorse Mine contains tetrahedrite mineralization with historic silver grades of 20-100 oz/t. Metallurgical tests show concentrate grades of 7,500-12,000 g/t silver, plus copper, antimony, and zinc. The company is investigating Allihies Alkaline Selective Leaching, achieving up to 99% antimony leaching recovery. Mine operations are pending permits, and no feasibility study has been completed.