Former House Financial Services Committee Senior Counsel joins Corgi to lead federal government affairs at the intersection of AI, insurance, and financial services

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Corgi Insurance, the AI-native, full-stack financial infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of McArn Bennett as Head of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs. Bennett will lead Corgi’s federal policy strategy and engagement with policymakers and regulators as AI reshapes insurance and financial services.

Bennett brings more than 15 years of experience spanning public policy, law, government affairs, financial services, and strategic communications. Before joining Corgi, he founded Marshwood Policy & Strategy, advising clients on federal and state financial services policy and regulatory engagement. He previously spent seven and a half years on the Financial Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, most recently as Senior Counsel on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets.

During his time on the Committee, Bennett helped develop the capital formation agenda, led legislative and oversight programs, and worked closely with the SEC, financial regulators, congressional leadership, and industry stakeholders. Earlier, he served as Legislative Counsel to Congressman Tom Rice (SC) and worked in political affairs and stakeholder communications at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

In his new role, Bennett will build Corgi’s federal government affairs function, with a focus on Congress, the SEC, Treasury, and relevant industry associations. He will help shape Corgi’s positions on emerging federal AI and fintech policy, develop congressional and regulatory strategy, and build relationships with policymakers.

“Washington is at an inflection point for AI, financial services, and insurance, and Corgi has a unique perspective on all three,” said Emily Yuan, Co-Founder and COO of Corgi Insurance. “McArn brings deep policy expertise, firsthand experience with Congress and the SEC, and a strong understanding of how policy gets made. We’re thrilled to have him helping Corgi engage with policymakers as the future of insurance takes shape.”

Bennett’s background includes expertise in SEC and capital markets policy, congressional strategy, financial regulation, entrepreneurship and innovation, and the policymaking process. At Corgi, he will help translate the company’s technology and business objectives into clear, credible messages for policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

About Corgi Insurance

Corgi Insurance is an AI financial infrastructure company built to make insurance and financial services better, faster, and more affordable. Headquartered in San Francisco, Corgi has raised over $378 million, and has offices globally in New York, London, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Chicago. Learn more at www.corgi.com.

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Corgi
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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PhilWeb Corporation (PSE: WEB) today announced the election of prominent business leader Lance Y. Gokongwei as Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

This leadership transition completes the Company’s institutional governance restructuring, following Gokongwei’s recent ₱2.02 billion strategic equity investment and his appointment to the Board in July. The election signals PhilWeb’s definitive shift from cross-border capital formation to the aggressive, large-scale execution of its commercial B2B AI-enabled technology roadmap. 

“This transition marks a critical inflection point for our capitalization and operational scale,” said Chairman Lance Y. Gokongwei. “Our objective is clear: to deploy institutional-grade, AI-powered infrastructure that establishes a new operational standard for security and compliance across the regulated digital ecosystem.” 

AI-Enabled Tech and Expanding Transnational B2B Strategy

Under Chairman Gokongwei’s strategic oversight, PhilWeb is accelerating the deployment of its enterprise artificial intelligence layer. This technological pivot completes the Company’s transition into an institutional-grade digital infrastructure provider capable of powering complex industrial integrations. 

The immediate operational mandate focuses on the integration of high-value backend capabilities:

Real-Time Operational MonitoringAlgorithmic Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance AutomationAnti-Fraud DetectionData-Driven Customer Lifecycle Optimization

President of PhilWeb, Brian Ng, stated: “Having Lance Gokongwei step into the Chairman role provides the institutional governance required for our next phase of scale. His strategic oversight ensures that our AI infrastructure rollout—specifically engineered to serve the complex backend needs of premium commercial tourism complexes and multinational platform providers—is executed with absolute capital market discipline.” 

Building an Interconnected B2B Commercial Moat

The governance upgrade strengthens PhilWeb’s position as the foundational operational backbone for the regulated digital technology sector. 

Currently, the Company’s AI-driven technology powers a premier, interconnected ecosystem connecting Southeast Asia’s top-tier commercial and cultural tourism conglomerates, multinational digital platforms, and licensed institutional partners. Furthermore, PhilWeb continues to embed elite global digital content and R&D institutions into its unified digital infrastructure, securing deep commercial moats and operational dominance in the B2B market. 

About PhilWeb Corporation (PSE:WEB)

PhilWeb Corporation is a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed technology company providing digital infrastructure, operational systems, and platform technology solutions supporting regulated digital ecosystems in the Philippines.

The Company focuses on scalable infrastructure, AI-enabled operational systems, compliance technologies, and platform solutions designed to support licensed operators and long-term ecosystem growth.

Investor Relations Contact:

Kenneth Ke
Group Investment Head
PhilWeb Corporation
Email: kenneth.ke@philweb.com.ph

Dian Agcapen
Investor Relations & Public Relations Director
PhilWeb Corporation
Email: apagcapen@philweb.com.ph

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One in ten Australians (10%) crave a TV design that is rollable, flexible, and portable[1].

Samsung research reveals a shift towards more personal, flexible and multi-screen viewing

SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The days of the whole family gathering around a single television fighting for control of the remote could be numbered, with Samsung insights revealing a growing appetite amongst Australians for TVs that are portable and flexible enough to move with the household, rather than being anchored to one room.

One in four (26%) Australians say they now reach for their laptop, tablet or smartphone to watch a major broadcast event[2]. This insight reveals the modern device expectation of portability and instant access is extending to the family TV, which is finding itself being used by various members of the family beyond entertainment across the day.

Far from the structured family routines of the 1950’s when Australia experienced its first TV broadcast[3], Australian households today support flexible, fluid lifestyles of work, gaming and fitness alongside entertainment and relaxation at any given time. Of this lifestyle evolution, Samsung insights reveal 24% of Australians now use their TV to listen to podcasts or music, while almost one in five (16%) use their TV for fitness workouts, and 42% turn to it for gaming[4]. Further use cases of the TV also include supporting work at home and displaying art to elevate home décor.[5]

According to Simon Howe, Director – Visual Display, Samsung Australia, the insights show that Australians aren’t necessarily watching less TV, rather they’re watching differently. As Australian lifestyles have evolved, so too must the TV adapt to fit around the way Australians live and the content they’re engaging with.

“The TV has traditionally been designed around the room it sits in and has undergone various transformations over the years to help the TV elevate and optimise those spaces. But Australians aren’t living room by room anymore and the content they’re watching isn’t always shot in landscape formats,” said Mr Howe. “They might be working in one space, streaming vertical social content in another, bonding with family somewhere else, and switching between other activities throughout the day. It’s time to rethink the assumption that a TV has to stay in one place or compromise full-screen experiences to support family life.”

Samsung’s answer is the Movingstyle, a new 27-inch portable Smart Touch Screen TV that rotates between horizontal and vertical orientation and can be moved from room to room,[6] adapting to activities across a household – from a vertically filmed workout video in the morning, to a recipe propped up in the kitchen at lunchtime, to a portable workstation in the afternoon, to an evening relaxation device.

According to Mr Howe, the Movingstyle’s design responds to a broader shift in Australian tastes, not just behaviour. Samsung insights show that 63% of Australians want technology that suits their personal style[7]. Further, one in ten (10%) are craving TVs designed to be rollable, flexible and portable[8].

“Samsung has been the global number one TV brand for 20 years[9] because we put consumers at the heart of our innovations. Looking at these insights, the Movingstyle is a signal of where household screen design is heading, truly made for Australians and how they live.”

Availability

The Movingstyle is available nationwide via Samsung’s online store and leading retailers with an RRP of $1,999.00.

For more information on Samsung’s AV lineup and to access launch offers, please visit https://www.samsung.com/au/tvs/

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the world of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

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