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Global Online Trading Platform Market Expected To Reach $12.16 Billion Value In 2028

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Dienstag, Dezember 14, 2021

The online platform solutions for trading assists banks, traders, and individual brokers evaluate the financial market opportunities and eliminate risk factors.

Key Points: 
  • The online platform solutions for trading assists banks, traders, and individual brokers evaluate the financial market opportunities and eliminate risk factors.
  • A report from Fortune Business Insights said that the global online trading platform market size was USD 8.28 billion in 2020.
  • The market is projected to grow from USD 8.59 billion in 2021 to USD 12.16 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.1% during the 2021-2028 period.
  • Technological advancements and integrating trading platforms on smartphones are few major factors expected to create various market opportunities for key players.

Victoria Bills joins Allos Ventures

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Donnerstag, Dezember 9, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Allos is pleased to announce that Victoria Bills has joined the team as an Associate based in the firm's Chicago office.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Allos is pleased to announce that Victoria Bills has joined the team as an Associate based in the firm's Chicago office.
  • Prior to joining Allos, Victoria was an Investment Analyst for Illinois' Growth and Innovation Fund where she assisted in the due diligence and monitoring of investments in venture capital and private equity firms from the state's $1 billion evergreen fund.
  • "We are thrilled that Victoria chose to join the Allos Ventures family as we prepare to start making investments from our new fund, Allos IV.
  • Before starting her career in finance, Victoria graduated from Babson College where she concentrated in global business management and economics.

Administrator Guzman Announces Members of the Council on Underserved Communities

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Mittwoch, Dezember 8, 2021

I look forward to relaunching the CUC and working with Chairman Rogers and our other newly-appointed members to support President Bidens commitment to address equity as we build our economy back better, said Administrator Guzman.

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  • I look forward to relaunching the CUC and working with Chairman Rogers and our other newly-appointed members to support President Bidens commitment to address equity as we build our economy back better, said Administrator Guzman.
  • SBA is committed to ensuring our underserved entrepreneurs can gain access to capital, markets, and networks to grow their businesses.
  • Together, they will work to promote public investment and policy formation to address the barriers facing underserved small businesses.
  • The SBA will announce additional CUC members in the coming weeks as well as upcoming public meeting dates.

The Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) Begins Trading on NYSE

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Dienstag, November 16, 2021

Schwab Asset Management, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, is pleased to announce that the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) begins trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.

Key Points: 
  • Schwab Asset Management, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, is pleased to announce that the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) begins trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • This fund is breaking new ground on a number of levels as the first ESG fund and first active ETF from Schwab Asset Management and the first ETF sub-advised by Ariel Investments, said Malik Sievers, Head of ESG Strategy, Schwab Asset Management.
  • The Schwab Ariel ESG ETF seeks to deliver long-term capital appreciation by leveraging Ariels value-based investment process, which is focused on small- and mid-cap U.S. companies with favorable ESG characteristics as measured by Ariels ESG risk rating process.
  • CSIM and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab) Member SIPC are separate but affiliated companies and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Schwab Launches the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF

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Dienstag, November 2, 2021

We are very excited to introduce the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF in collaboration with Ariel.

Key Points: 
  • We are very excited to introduce the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF in collaboration with Ariel.
  • The Schwab Ariel ESG ETF will provide investors with access to the proprietary ESG investment process pioneered by Ariel.
  • The Schwab Ariel ESG ETF can serve as a core or complementary equity ESG allocation within a portfolio.
  • The Schwab Ariel ESG ETF offers active management in a semi-transparent ETF.

Coalition of Tech Companies and Academic Experts Launch Unprecedented Report to Transform Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Outcomes within Tech Industry

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Donnerstag, Oktober 28, 2021

Transform future pathways into tech for underrepresented talent, including by helping solve the acute lack of computer science teachers from underrepresented backgrounds.

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  • Transform future pathways into tech for underrepresented talent, including by helping solve the acute lack of computer science teachers from underrepresented backgrounds.
  • The tech industry remains dominated by white men," said Vivian Schiller, Executive Director of Aspen Digital, a program of the Aspen Institute.
  • Justice for underrepresented communities requires sustained commitment, transparency, and accountability from leadership, and thats what we strive toward with Catalyze Tech.
  • It is imperative that we continue to call upon tech companies to take action, and contribute to making the tech industry a more accurate reflection of a broad society.

Nathan Cummings Foundation Selects Impact Specialists Bivium-WestFuller to Manage Its Investments

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Donnerstag, September 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) today announced its selection of Bivium-WestFuller as its new Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) today announced its selection of Bivium-WestFuller as its new Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO).
  • WestFuller Advisors, which has operated for more than 10 years, provides bespoke investment solutions for families and institutions seeking meaningful social impact and financial returns.
  • In 2018, NCF became the largest foundation to commit to move 100 percent of its assets into mission-aligned investments.
  • The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice and working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society.

Leslie A. Brun Resigns from Merck Board of Directors

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Freitag, August 20, 2021

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that Leslie A. Brun, its independent lead director, has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2021.

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  • Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that Leslie A. Brun, its independent lead director, has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2021.
  • Merck is currently evaluating making an investment with Ariel Alternatives.
  • Les has been an invaluable member of Mercks board for many years and we have benefitted greatly from his leadership, wise counsel and friendship, said Rob Davis, chief executive officer and president, Merck.
  • We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

Investor Cash Management Closes Series B Fundraising, Announces Visa Partnership, and Expands Board of Directors

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Dienstag, August 10, 2021

CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Investor Cash Management (ICM) announced its Series B round to further enhance its technology and support its growing roster of partners, including asset managers, wealth management firms, and member organizations.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Investor Cash Management (ICM) announced its Series B round to further enhance its technology and support its growing roster of partners, including asset managers, wealth management firms, and member organizations.
  • ICM's existing board of directors includes Lance Weaver, co-founder of MBNA and former Chairman of Mastercard; and Fred Phillips, ICM's founder and CEO.
  • Rogers noted: "I am pleased to help Investor Cash Management grow and support its mission to help close the longstanding racial and gender investment gaps."
  • Investor Cash Management (ICM) has developed unique technology to create investor cash management accounts (CMAs) that link directly to high-yield FDIC insured accounts and specified SEC-registered securities (e.g., government money market funds, mutual funds, and/or ETFs).

Rainbow PUSH Coalition And Rev. Jesse Jackson To Hold 55th Annual Convention To Focus On Leveling The Playing Field In The Era Of COVID-19

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Dienstag, August 3, 2021

Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., is a multi-racial, multi-issue, progressive, international membership organization fighting for social change.

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  • Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., is a multi-racial, multi-issue, progressive, international membership organization fighting for social change.
  • RPC today announces upcoming sessions in this year's convention, Beyond Freedom to Equality: Leveling the Playing Field in the Era of COVID.
  • This year's conference addresses critical issues such as voter suppression, education equality, access to healthcare, inclusion in corporate America, employment and housing.
  • Jesse L. Jackson Sr. who is receiving the highest French order of Merit from the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.