With several central banks around the world, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) already collaborates closely. This holds true for the topic of Central Bank Digital Currencies , a type of Cryptocurrency , as well as for the printing of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currencies). G+D has its own solution for countries that want to issue a CBDC, and it also offers other services like advice and help to make sure the Cryptocurrency meets the requirements. In addition, a large number of people use digital services and shop online as our lives grow more interconnected. Therefore, a digital form of fiat money is required, one that satisfies customer demand for quick and simple transactions. That's CBDC. Dr. Ralf Wintergerst , Chairman of the Management Board and Group CEO of Giesecke+Devrient and chair of the North Africa Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI), said in an exclusive interview with Local news media that an increasing number of states are looking into the implementation of a CBD
Mel Smith, The Comic actor and writer has died of a heart attack, aged 60, his agent has confirmed. The British comedian - known for the sketch shows Alas Smith and Jones and Not The Nine O'Clock News - died at his home on Friday, Michael Foster said. Smith formed a lasting partnership with co-performer Griff Rhys Jones with whom he set up the independent television company, Talkback Productions.
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Rhys Jones described his friend of 35 years as a "brilliant actor". In a statement on behalf of his wife, Pam, Mr Foster said: "Mel Smith, comedian and writer, died on Friday aged 60, from a heart attack at his home in north west London." An ambulance was called to Smith's home just after 09:00 BST but he was found dead.
Comedian and broadcaster Stephen Fry wrote on Twitter: "Terrible news about my old friend Mel Smith, dead today from a heart attack. Mel Smith lived a full life, but was kind, funny and wonderful to know.
Griff Rhys Jones described working with Smith as the funniest time he had ever spent
Not the Nine O'Clock News producer, John Lloyd, told the BBC his friend had been ill for some time.
Talkback Productions went on to make a number of much-loved comedies, among them Da Ali G Show, I'm Alan Partridge and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. What that did is produce a gigantic raft of new material," Mr Lloyd said. "That, I think, is a contribution that will never go away. The pair sold the company for £62m in 2000.