NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT

Northern Trust Asset Management Quant Head Michael Hunstad to Lead Newly Combined Equity Team

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Mardi, janvier 25, 2022

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a unit of Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), announced today that Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., head of quantitative strategies since 2018, is expanding his management responsibilities to include NTAMs index equity and tax-advantaged equity teams, both of which are grounded in the systematic approach that powers the firms quantitative processes.

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  • Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a unit of Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), announced today that Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., head of quantitative strategies since 2018, is expanding his management responsibilities to include NTAMs index equity and tax-advantaged equity teams, both of which are grounded in the systematic approach that powers the firms quantitative processes.
  • Since Hunstad has led the quantitative strategies team, it has grown from $14 billion to $36.9 billion in equity assets under management, as of December 31, 2021.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
  • Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.

Northern Trust Asset Management Names Head of Nordic Region

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Lundi, novembre 15, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211115005015/en/
    Northern Trust Asset Management appoints Alexandra Kovalenko as head of its Swedish branch, with responsibility for leading sales across the Nordic region.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management first established a presence in Sweden in 2009, following increased demand from Nordic based clients for its range of investment management solutions.
  • Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.

Northern Trust Asset Management’s FlexShares® Launches Emerging Markets Climate-Focused Exchange Traded Funds in Europe

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Lundi, septembre 27, 2021

Northern Trust Asset Managements FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds today announced the launch of two Emerging Markets climate-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs): the FlexShares Emerging Markets High Dividend Climate ESG UCITS ETF (QDFE) and the FlexShares Emerging Markets Low Volatility Climate ESG UCITS ETF (QVFE).

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  • Northern Trust Asset Managements FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds today announced the launch of two Emerging Markets climate-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs): the FlexShares Emerging Markets High Dividend Climate ESG UCITS ETF (QDFE) and the FlexShares Emerging Markets Low Volatility Climate ESG UCITS ETF (QVFE).
  • "We are proud to expand our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) product offerings in Europe, said Marie Dzanis, head of Northern Trust Asset Management for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
  • FlexShares partnered with index provider Qontigo to develop the iSTOXX Northern Trust Emerging Markets High Dividend Climate ESG Index and the iSTOXX Northern Trust Developed Markets Low Volatility Climate ESG Index, which act as benchmarks for QDFE and QVFE, respectively.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.

FlexShares Launches New Suite of Four ESG ETFs Focused on Climate

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Mardi, septembre 21, 2021

Northern Trust Asset Managements FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds announced today the launch of a new suite of core Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)* ETFs focused on climate, including:

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  • Northern Trust Asset Managements FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds announced today the launch of a new suite of core Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)* ETFs focused on climate, including:
    FlexShares ESG & Climate US Large Cap Core Index Fund (NYSE: FEUS)
    FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund (NYSE: FEDM)
    FlexShares ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporate Core Index Fund (NYSE: FEIG)
    FlexShares ESG & Climate High Yield Corporate Core Index Fund (NYSE: FEHY)
    The four new climate ETFs add to FlexShares existing ESG ETF offerings, FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund (ESG) and FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund (ESGG).
  • With climate change a top concern among many investors and regulators globally, each strategy in the core ESG ETF suite also includes a special focus on carbon risk.
  • The launch of FlexShares new ESG suite coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of its first ETFs in 2011.
  • Following the brands expansion into the European market in January of this year, FlexShares product lineup now consists of 33 unique ETFs across the U.S. and Europe.

Northern Trust Asset Management Names Chief Investment Officer

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Jeudi, septembre 16, 2021

Northern Trust Asset Management announced today that Angelo Manioudakis has been named Chief Investment Officer for the global financial institution with more than $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Northern Trust Asset Management announced today that Angelo Manioudakis has been named Chief Investment Officer for the global financial institution with more than $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2021.
  • Manioudakis will be reporting to Northern Trust Asset Management President Shundrawn Thomas, who said, Angelo has a proven track record of leadership in the investment management industry spanning three decades.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
  • Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.

Northern Trust Asset Management recognized by InvestmentNews as a 2021 Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award Winner

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Mardi, août 10, 2021

InvestmentNews has recognized Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) as a 2021 Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award winner.

Key Points: 
  • InvestmentNews has recognized Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) as a 2021 Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award winner.
  • Northern Trust has an unwavering belief that diversity, equity and inclusion are inextricably linked to our core values as a company, said Northern Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael OGrady.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
  • Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Quality Low Volatility Low Carbon World Strategy

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Mardi, juillet 13, 2021

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), one of the worlds leading investment managers, continues to expand its sustainable investment solutions with the launch of the Quality Low Volatility Low Carbon World (QLV Low Carbon) Strategy, an actively managed quantitative strategy focusing on high-quality, low-volatility stocks while maintaining lower carbon footprint relative to the MSCI World Index (benchmark).

Key Points: 
  • Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), one of the worlds leading investment managers, continues to expand its sustainable investment solutions with the launch of the Quality Low Volatility Low Carbon World (QLV Low Carbon) Strategy, an actively managed quantitative strategy focusing on high-quality, low-volatility stocks while maintaining lower carbon footprint relative to the MSCI World Index (benchmark).
  • The strategy complements NTAMs Quality Low Volatility World (QLV World) strategy, which launched in 2015, and is the latest in a series of climate aware strategies launched by NTAM with carbon reduction objectives.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
  • Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.

FlexShares Survey Finds Growing Consumer Preference for Financial Advisors of Similar Demographic

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Jeudi, juin 24, 2021

The survey was conducted earlier this year, just less than two years after the initial one in 2019.

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  • The survey was conducted earlier this year, just less than two years after the initial one in 2019.
  • For example, among consumers that indicated an advisors gender is important 72% attribute it to wanting an advisor of their own gender.
  • Women today are five times more likely than men to use a female advisor, up from four times in 2019.
  • The survey was conducted in March and April 2021 and a total of 200 consumers and 400 advisors participated.

Northern Trust Asset Management Introduces ESG Vector Score

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Jeudi, mai 13, 2021

b'Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) introduced today the Northern Trust ESG Vector Score TM, a measurement that assesses publicly traded companies in the context of financially relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) related criteria that could impact their operating performance.

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  • b'Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) introduced today the Northern Trust ESG Vector Score TM, a measurement that assesses publicly traded companies in the context of financially relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) related criteria that could impact their operating performance.
  • Further, it plans on integrating the Score into new equity and fixed income ESG investment strategies they are building.
  • As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect, and transparency.\nNorthern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.\nNorthern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.
  • As of March 31, 2021, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$14.8 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.4 trillion.

Northern Trust Asset Management Hires Julie Moret to Lead Sustainable Investing and Stewardship

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Jeudi, mai 6, 2021

In addition, Moret will shepherd the stewardship team as they identify long-term risks that may pose challenges to shareholder value.

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  • In addition, Moret will shepherd the stewardship team as they identify long-term risks that may pose challenges to shareholder value.
  • In certain situations, in order to mitigate risks, the team will seek to engage with senior management of portfolio companies.\n\xe2\x80\x9cJulie brings deep expertise and keen insights in all facets of sustainable investing and stewardship.
  • As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect, and transparency.\nNorthern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.\nNorthern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.
  • As of March 31, 2021, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$14.8 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.4 trillion.