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Credibanco and Dock launch instant payments solution in Colombia

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Colombia’s Banco de la República’s launched Bre-B, an innovative instant payments solution that will improve the payments experience.Credibanco, known for their development of instant payments in Colombia, has partnered with Dock, a pioneer of digital payments in Brazil and implementor of the successful Pix instant payments solution, to help power Bre-B.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dock and Credibanco have joined forces to support Bre-B, a new instant payments tool launched by Colombia’s Banco de la República to transform the Colombian payment system. Credibanco, recognized for creating electronic payments in Colombia, and Dock, a leader in banking and digital payments in Brazil and Pix participant, will serve as an intermediary for this innovative solution. Bre-B aims to transform the Colombian payment ecosystem by offering businesses, companies, and individuals safe, secure, and efficient transfers available 24 hours a day.

Launching in September 2025, the system will revolutionize transfers in Colombia with real-time payments, reducing transaction costs, eliminating waiting times, optimizing cash flow, and improving the overall payment experience. The use of keys and QR codes make the technology accessible to unbanked people and businesses while it adheres to the highest security standards, promoting innovation, financial inclusion and minimizing fraud.

“We are committed to implementing an interoperable immediate payment system in Colombia, an initiative led by Banco de la República through Bre-B,” said Ricardo Zambrano, President of Credibanco, “Our partnership with Dock strengthens this national effort by combining Credibanco’s expertise in the Colombian market with Dock’s proven technology. Our proposal is the only one that is born 100% in the cloud, designed specifically for Bre-B, which guarantees easy implementation, rapid adoption and innovation in different use cases.”

To facilitate the adoption of this new system, Credibanco will support its customers — banks, cooperatives, fintechs, commerce and companies — at each stage of the integration process with Bre-B through specialized technical support, onboarding tools, and educational resources to simplify implementation.

Credibanco’s solution is based on a comprehensive approach that encompasses everything from technological infrastructure to customer support. The platform is robust and scalable, allowing customers to process immediate transfers with the highest security and availability standards. Security, a key component in instant payments, is another fundamental pillar of Credibanco’s offering. To ensure maximum protection in transactions, a partnership was established with Feedzai, a company specialized in fraud prevention through artificial intelligence. Feedzai is internationally recognized for effectively protecting Pix transactions in Brazil and is now integrating with the instant payments solution in Colombia.

“The Bre-B project aligns with everything we believe in at Dock—our core mission of achieving true financial inclusion in Latin America,” said Antonio Soares, CEO of Dock. “The transformative impact of Pix in Brazil has shown us that instant payments can change realities. With Bre-B, we reaffirm our commitment to democratizing access to financial services and creating opportunities for progress across the entire region.”

The instant payment model has a proven track record of success across countries, like the success of Pix in Brazil. Dock, a strategic ally in the implementation of this system, brings its experience in scalable solutions and its knowledge of the Latin American market to enhance Credibanco’s proposal for its Instant Payment System that will be a part of the Bre-B ecosystem. This alliance will ensure open access for all stakeholders, allowing efficient implementation and development of solutions adapted to local needs.

Responsible for processing more than 220 million monthly Pix transactions in Brazil, Dock lays the foundations for a scalable and secure solution model. “It is this technological strength and innovative capability of Pix that we are bringing to Colombia,” added Soares.

The two companies will incorporate key features that have contributed to Pix’s success, while undoubtedly making a positive and groundbreaking impact on Bre-B.

About Credibanco
Credibanco is a Colombian company, supervised by the Financial Superintendence, with over 52 years of experience. It is a pioneer and leader in the country’s electronic payments sector. With a technological and innovative approach, the company offers agile and secure solutions through multiple channels—both online and offline—supporting the digital transformation of Colombian businesses and promoting formalization and financial inclusion.

About Dock
Dock provides technology for payments and banking in Latin America. The firm is a pioneer and at the forefront of advancing digital financial services in the region. For more than 20 years, it has fulfilled its mission of democratizing access to financial services, promoting the inclusion of millions of unbanked and underbanked people.

Dock launched Dock One, the only end-to-end platform in Latin America that brings together card issuance, digital banking, credit, fraud prevention and acquiring solutions, accelerating companies’ ability to offer innovative services to their customers. Dock manages technology, operations, and regulatory complexity so clients can focus on growing their businesses. The company operates 75 million active accounts and more than eight billion annual transactions.

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LAZARD GLOBAL TOTAL RETURN AND INCOME FUND DECLARES MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION AND ISSUES ESTIMATED SOURCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCED IN SEPTEMBER

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NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.15340 per share on the Fund’s outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on November 24, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2026. The ex-dividend date is November 10, 2026.

The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, October 22, 2026. The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid, including today’s distribution, from the following sources: net investment income, net realized capital gains (short-term and long-term), and return of capital. All amounts are expressed per share of common stock and are based on accounting principles generally accepted in the US, which may differ from federal income tax regulations.

Current Distribution

% of the Current Distribution

Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year to Date

% of the Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year to Date

Net Income

$0.02003

13 %

$0.20541

13 %

Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains

$0.00000

0 %

$0.00000

0 %

Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains

$0.13337

87 %

$0.80950

53 %

Return of Capital

$0.00000

0 %

$0.51909

34 %

Total

$0.15340

100 %

$1.53400

100 %

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5-year period ending on September 30, 2026

6.36 %

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of September 30, 2026

10.22 %

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through September 30, 2026

5.81 %

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of September 30, 2026

7.66 %

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Policy.

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income”.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund provides financial intermediary firms the information necessary to produce the Form 1099-DIV, and then the relevant financial intermediary firm will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please call us at 1-800-823-6300.

Portfolio data as of September 30, 2026, including performance, asset allocation, top 10 holdings, sector weightings, regional exposure, and other Fund characteristics have been posted on Lazard Asset Management’s (“LAM”) website, www.LazardAssetManagement.com.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund’s net assets are invested in a portfolio of approximately 60 to 80 US and non-US equity securities, including American Depository Receipts, generally of companies with market capitalizations greater than $2 billion, and may include investments in emerging markets. The Fund also invests in emerging market currencies (primarily by entry into forward currency contracts), or instruments whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying emerging market currency, and also may invest in debt obligations, including government, government agency and corporate obligations and structured notes denominated in emerging market currencies.

An indirect subsidiary of Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ), LAM, the Fund’s investment manager, offers a range of equity, fixed-income, and alternative investment products worldwide. As of September 30, 2026, LAM and affiliated asset management companies in the Lazard Group managed $284.0 billion worth of client assets. For more information about LAM, please go to www.LazardAssetManagement.com.

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Aziz Nayani, +1 212 632 6042

Ben Wulfsohn, +1 800 823 6300

aziz.nayani@lazard.com

ben.wulfsohn@lazard.com 

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Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions Introduces Norton Money Workplace

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New offering combines financial visibility and protection with personalized guidance, planning and earned-wage access for life’s most important financial moments

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions, the employee benefits division of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), has announced the launch of Norton Money Workplace, a new financial wellness benefit employers can offer employees to help them better understand, protect and grow their financial lives through one connected experience.

As employees navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape — from managing everyday expenses and debt to planning for retirement, education, and major life events — they’re also facing growing exposure to scams, fraud and identity threats. At the same time, employers are looking for benefits that deliver meaningful everyday value while helping reduce the financial stress that impacts employee wellbeing. Norton Money Workplace is designed to meet both needs by bringing together financial visibility, protection, personalized guidance, and planning into one experience. It helps employees manage debt, plan for education expenses, prepare for retirement, and navigate major financial decisions at every stage of life.

“Most financial wellness benefits solve one problem or serve one moment in an employee’s life. We saw an opportunity to do something different,” said Tim Hong, Global Head of Financial Wellness Technology at Gen. “Employees need support that’s just as relevant when they’re building financial habits as when they’re buying a home, navigating student loans or preparing for retirement. Our goal is to give employers a benefit that grows with their workforce and helps employees feel more confident navigating whatever life brings. That’s the future we’re building toward.”

Norton Money Workplace delivers that support for employees through four core capabilities. Together, they help employees understand where they stand financially, identify the steps they can take next, and build greater financial confidence over time:

Financial Visibility: Securely connect accounts to understand spending, cash flow, net worth, and credit in one place so employees have a clearer picture of their overall financial position.Financial Protection: Helps catch potential issues earlier and guides employees to take action before they become a larger issue.Guidance & Education: Employees receive personalized financial insights and expert-created education so they can better understand their options and determine appropriate next steps.Planning & Action – Employees can build personalized financial and retirement plans, navigate education costs and student debt, connect with Certified Financial Professional coaching, and receive actionable direction for important financial decisions.

Gen has spent decades helping people stay safer in an increasingly connected world through Cyber Safety, online privacy and identity protection. Today, its solutions also support people’s financial lives, from understanding spending and credit to planning for major decisions. Norton Money Workplace builds on that foundation, bringing Cyber Safety, identity protection and financial wellness together in a single benefit. Rather than employers and their payroll partners stitching together separate point solutions, they get one connected experience, and employees get support that protects their finances, identity and safety online, all in one place. 

“Employees are managing more of their financial lives online than ever before, and they need benefits that reflect that reality,” said Casey Cullinan, Head of Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions at Gen. “By bringing together trusted cyber protection with proven financial technology, we’re helping employers deliver support that’s more relevant, more useful and built for the way people live today. It’s another example of how we’re delivering more value by connecting Gen’s strengths across our portfolio.”

Norton Money Workplace marks the next chapter in Gen’s journey to protect and empower people’s digital and financial lives. For decades, Norton and LifeLock have helped people stay safer online through Cyber Safety and identity protection — and more recently, through tools that help them understand and manage their money. Norton Money Workplace builds on that foundation, bringing these capabilities together in a single employee benefit, with more to come as Gen’s employee benefits division works toward an even more connected, all-in-one solution for employees’ digital and financial lives. Norton Money Workplace will be available beginning in December 2026. Learn more here.

About Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions, part of Gen 

Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions helps employers equip their employees with digital and financial protection through comprehensive benefits that combine award-winning technology with expert restoration support. Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions is part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a family of trusted consumer brands including Norton, LifeLock and MoneyLion. Gen empowers nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries through its products and services that span cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness. Through Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions, Gen brings that protection into the workplace, partnering with more than 12,000 employers to help employees safeguard their identities, navigate digital risks and take greater control of their financial lives. Learn more at GenDigital.com. 

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Audra Proctor
Gen
Press@GenDigital.com 

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Quantinuum to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 5, 2026

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quantinuum Inc. (NASDAQ: QNT) (“Quantinuum”) today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on November 5, 2026, after market close.

Quantinuum will host a conference call at 5:00 PM Eastern time that same day to discuss its financial results. The call will be available through a live webcast available here.

An archive replay of the webcast will be made available on the Quantinuum Investor Relations website following the call and will remain available for one year.

About Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry’s highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity as of December 31, 2025. Quantinuum has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets. Quantinuum’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar and Singapore.

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