If the name Button Gwinnett doesn’t ring a bell, you’re in good company, even among many American history buffs. Unremarkable as he was, Gwinnett’s rare signed document accounted for completing an autograph collection of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence that was purchased by dealer John Reznikoff for a record price of $1.4 million.

Gwinnett, a businessman and politician who represented Georgia at the First Continental Congress, was the first of the signatories to die, his passing in 1777 the result of losing a duel less than a year after the Declaration was issued, when he challenged a rival for calling him “a scoundrel and a lying rascal.” The last Button Gwinnett document to sell at auction fetched nearly $700,000 over a decade ago at Sotheby’s.

John Reznikoff, the president of University Archives, purchased the set and immediately placed it with a client. He said that a Gwinnett signature is often the missing piece of the complete 56-signature set, considered a plum among collectors. “Gwinnett was among the least-known of the signers, so relatively few examples, thought to be as few as ten in private hands, were preserved and were not considered to have much value,” Reznikoff said. “Today, a Button is often the jewel that completes the crown, but purchasing one would cost well over one million dollars.”

Reznikoff has sold three complete sets of the signatures and has formed some 20 sets missing only a Button Gwinnett. “Holding these documents in your hand – especially during these incredibly trying times – underscores how it was human beings, special ones and ordinary ones, who formed this nation and how special and ordinary ones could undermine it,” he said.

Over the past 44 years University Archives has provided clients with access to some of the greatest examples of American historical documents and artifacts. To learn more about University Archives, visit www.UniversityArchives.com.

Credgenics, the leading provider of loan collections and debt resolution SaaS-based technology solutions to banks, non-banking finance companies and FinTech lenders worldwide, today announced that the platform is ranked #1 leader in India in Retail Lending Systems category by the UK-based research and advisory analyst firm, IBS Intelligence, in their Annual Sales League Table 2022.

Credgenics bagged the top spot as the Best Selling Retail Loan Collections Platform in Retail Lending category in India Sales League Table 2022, a reflection of its rapidly increasing market share. Credgenics is also the #2 Regional Leader in APAC based on its large number of new sales orders and the #1 Star Performer SLT New Entrant in the APAC. Running for over two decades, the iconic Annual IBSi Sales League Table, ranks the leading banking technology systems for their new customer order wins worldwide during the year. It is an industry-wide neutral benchmark for banking technology system sales globally.

Credgenics enables banks and other non-banking lending companies to digitally transform their end-to-end collections processes. The AI-powered SaaS based platform comes with innovative capabilities that bring a unique digital-first and data driven perspective to retail loan collections. The market leading platform makes collections faster, super-efficient customer-centric, and intelligent. Credgenics platform, designed by the banking domain experts, follows an agile product roadmap approach to ensure that its customers remain ahead of the technology and business transformation curve.

Mr. Rishabh Goel, Co-founder and CEO, Credgenics, said, “We are extremely proud of winning the top leadership position in collections in India and being ranked second in the APAC. Our exemplary performance with our debutant entry is a true reflection of the overwhelming support and confidence shown by the banking and financial services industry leaders. This recognition for our AI-powered platform reinforces our belief that retail loan collections is ripe for disruption and our innovation backed transformation agenda is resonating across the community. We are confident that our digital-first and data driven approach to collections will help us replicate this success in other markets.”

Robin Amlot, Managing Editor, IBS Intelligence, commented, “With 1,900+ technology deals from 60 suppliers across 134 countries that involved 1,000+ banks, this year’s IBS Intelligence SLT was extremely competitive. It is amazing to see the grand entry that Credgenics has made to the Sales League Table. In its maiden participation, Credgenics has  claimed the leadership position in India Retail Lending category by a significant margin and #2 position in APAC with its remarkable number of new orders. A worthy #1 Star Performer New Entrant to the SLT, Credgenics’ performance demonstrates the potential for innovative technology solutions as the banking and financial services industry continues to remain aggressive on the path of digital transformation.”

About Credgenics: Credgenics is a leading provider of loan collections and debt resolution technology solutions for Banks, NBFCs, ARCs & Digital lending firms worldwide. Credgenics’ SaaS platform helps lenders with end-to-end digitized loan collections through a mix of AI-led digital communications, litigation services, integrated payments platform, and a feet-on-street app for collections agents. With Credgenics, lenders have boosted their collections efficiency, enhanced the recovery rates, and transformed their customer experiences. https://www.credgenics.com

Sydney, NSW (release-news ) June 29, 2022 - Established in 2014, Vigil Training College has been providing exceptional vocational education training to students to build their skills for the real world to achieve employment and perform better in workplaces. They are a registered Australian Vocational Education Organisation and deliver quality education through courses such as aged care course, business course, HSR training, CPR course Sydney, and more.


When asked about this, "When it comes to vocational education, our tutors at Vigil Training College are a step above the rest in the Sydney, New South Wales area. When you study with us, you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to not only help you get a job but also stand out from your co-workers," replied the spokesperson of Vigil Training College.

He also continued, "Vigil Training College is committed to being in full compliance with the professional code of conduct for a registered training organisation. We make this happen by reviewing our policies, processes, and operation practices regularly. We have always met the standards of NVR Registered Training Organisations 2012. We work with all our stakeholders to protect the welfare of participating students."

Vigil Training College is a registered Australian Vocational Education Organisation and delivers training courses for people working in security, first aid, hospitality, construction, aged care, HSR, and more. Their aged care course Sydney covers Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community), Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability, Home and Community), and Certificate IV in aged care both online and offline.

When asked about their first aid course Sydney, "With our first aid training course, individuals will learn the necessary skills for dealing with an emergency promptly and efficiently. Our experienced trainers will guide you throughout this course and teach you practical skills required to perform your duties as a first aid officer in your workplace," said the spokesperson.

"Got my RSA certificate here! Was a really well-done class, and it's a really respectful environment with regards to catering to mental health and other issues that may come up with testing and learning," commented Hollie, one of their happy students.

About Vigil Training College:

Since its inception in 2014, Vigil Training College has been providing high-quality and exceptional vocational education training to students working in the following fields: security, hospital, first aid, construction, aged care, HSR, and more. Visit https://vigiltrainingcollege.nsw.edu.au/ for more.

Contact Details:

Contact Name: Sehaj Chawla

Address:

Level 2/12-14 Wentworth St, Parramatta,
Sydney, NSW,
Australia - 2150

Phone Number: +61 1800 97 97 66

###

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is advising stakeholders that the European Union (EU) has signalled its intention to expand the scope of its lead restriction under entry 63 to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH).

Circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on June 8, 2022, the draft regulation will restrict lead and its compounds in PVC polymers and copolymers.

There are several derogations in the proposed regulations, including:

• Certain PVC articles containing recovered rigid PVC permitted to be used for 10 years after the date of entry into force of the regulation, but subject to less than 1.5% lead in the recovered rigid PVC, and less than 0.1% lead for a layer of newly produced PVC or other material that covers the recovered rigid PVC. These PVC articles containing recovered rigid PVC are profiles and sheets for 1) specified applications in buildings and civil engineering works, 2) decks and terraces, and 3) specified interior building applications, as well as certain multi-layer pipes and fittings
• Suppliers of PVC articles containing recovered rigid PVC with 0.1% or more of lead directed to provide the statement ‘Contains lead’ on the article – this statement can be placed on the article packaging if it is not possible on the article
• Suppliers of PVC articles containing recovered rigid PVC required to provide documentation to national enforcement authorities, if requested, to substantiate the claims on the recovered origin of the PVC in those articles. Substantiation of such claims may include certificates issued by schemes to demonstrate traceability and recycled content, such as EN 15343:2007 ‘Plastics – Recycled Plastics – Plastics Recycling Traceability and Assessment of Conformity and Recycled Content’, or equivalent recognized standards. Claims made on the recovered origin of the PVC in imported articles must be accompanied by a certificate that provides equivalent proof of traceability and recycled content, issued by an independent third party

The following items are also exempted:

• PVC-silica separators in lead-acid batteries, for 10 years after the date of entry into force
• ‘Jewelry articles’ and ‘articles supplied to the general public that can be mouthed by children’ (paragraph 1, in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 5 & paragraph 7, in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 10) under entry 63 to Annex XVII of REACH
• Articles within the scope of four pieces of legislation:

1. Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 ‘Food contact materials and articles
2. Directive 2011/65/EC ‘Electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS recast)’
3. Directive 94/62/EC ‘Packaging and packaging waste’
4. Directive 2009/48/EC ‘Toy safety’

For more information, read SGS’s original SafeGuardS 077/22.

The WTO document states the draft regulation will be adopted in Q4 of 2022. It will then be brought into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the EU and brought into effect two years later.

SGS Consumer Product Services

SGS is committed to providing information about development in regulations for consumer products as complimentary services. Through a global network of laboratories, SGS provides a wide range of services including physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Consumer Product Services.

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Proposes to Restrict Lead in Articles Containing PVC Under REACH SafeGuardS.

Subscribe here to receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox.

For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang

Global Information and Innovation Manager

Tel: (+852) 2774 7420

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.sgs.com/cgnr

LinkedIn: sgs-consumer-goods-&-retail

About SGS

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.