RBI

Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Concluded the First Quarter With an Upbeat Tone Buoyed by Rising Stock Markets

Retrieved on: 
수요일, 5월 1, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 was dominated by macro-economic data flows, with particular focus on inflation and its salient components.

Key Points: 
  • The first quarter of 2024 was dominated by macro-economic data flows, with particular focus on inflation and its salient components.
  • The first quarter of 2024 witnessed some bumpy days in the financial markets driven by uncertainty surrounding the timing of monetary easing.
  • Emerging markets witnessed positive returns for the quarter, but lagged results observed by developed markets.
  • The Canadian Fixed Income market, as measured by the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, declined -1.2% for the quarter.

Firehouse Subs Engages New Ecosystem of Agencies to Help Fuel Brand Growth with Orchard as Lead Creative Agency

Retrieved on: 
화요일, 4월 23, 2024

Following a competitive agency review, Firehouse Subs®, the firefighter-founded specialty sandwich brand with a passion for hearty, flavorful food and heartfelt service, has named Orchard its lead creative agency.

Key Points: 
  • Following a competitive agency review, Firehouse Subs®, the firefighter-founded specialty sandwich brand with a passion for hearty, flavorful food and heartfelt service, has named Orchard its lead creative agency.
  • This marks the first time Firehouse Subs has expanded beyond a single-agency approach since its founding in 1994 – a strategic decision that ushers in a new growth era for the brand.
  • With more than 1,200 mostly-franchised locations across 46 states, including Canada and Puerto Rico, Firehouse Subs actively engaged franchisee board of director members in the creative agency selection process.
  • JKR will act as design partner and help Firehouse Subs tell its visual story in a more compelling way, leaning into what makes the brand unique.

Nium Expands Regional Footprint in Asia; Signs Partnership MOU with Indonesian Payments Infrastructure Leader, Artajasa

Retrieved on: 
화요일, 4월 23, 2024

BANGKOK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced it will sign a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Artajasa, one of Indonesia's leading payment infrastructure companies. Artajasa operates the switching services banks and fintechs use to facilitate fast, secure, and reliable electronic transactions. The partnership will ensure seamless, real-time, cross-border transfers between Indonesia and the world.   

Key Points: 
  • Artajasa operates the switching services banks and fintechs use to facilitate fast, secure, and reliable electronic transactions.
  • The partnership will ensure seamless, real-time, cross-border transfers between Indonesia and the world.
  • The strategic collaboration demonstrates Nium's commitment to modernizing the world's cross-border payments infrastructure, bringing it into the real-time era.
  • Under the leadership of Pahuja, who joined the company in 2023 , Nium has expanded significantly in the region.

Nium Expands Regional Footprint in Asia; Signs Partnership MOU with Indonesian Payments Infrastructure Leader, Artajasa

Retrieved on: 
화요일, 4월 23, 2024

BANGKOK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, today announced it will sign a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Artajasa, one of Indonesia's leading payment infrastructure companies. Artajasa operates the switching services banks and fintechs use to facilitate fast, secure, and reliable electronic transactions. The partnership will ensure seamless, real-time, cross-border transfers between Indonesia and the world.   

Key Points: 
  • Artajasa operates the switching services banks and fintechs use to facilitate fast, secure, and reliable electronic transactions.
  • The partnership will ensure seamless, real-time, cross-border transfers between Indonesia and the world.
  • The strategic collaboration demonstrates Nium's commitment to modernizing the world's cross-border payments infrastructure, bringing it into the real-time era.
  • Under the leadership of Pahuja, who joined the company in 2023 , Nium has expanded significantly in the region.

Netskope Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge for 3rd Year in a Row

Retrieved on: 
목요일, 4월 18, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that Gartner, Inc. has recognized the company for the third year in a row as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE). The 2024 Magic Quadrant for SSE report shows Netskope to have the highest Ability to Execute and to be furthest in Completeness of Vision. Netskope was also shown to have the highest Ability to Execute and to be furthest in Completeness of Vision in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for SSE report.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 Magic Quadrant for SSE report shows Netskope to have the highest Ability to Execute and to be furthest in Completeness of Vision.
  • I'm extremely proud of our entire Netskope team, customers, and partners for what we've achieved in SSE, SASE, and zero trust.
  • For more on today's announcement, download your complimentary copy of the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge from Netskope.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, Charlie Winckless, Thomas Lintemuth, Dale Koeppen, 15 April 2024.

Nium Approved as a Registered Financial Service Provider in New Zealand

Retrieved on: 
월요일, 4월 15, 2024

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, today announced that it is now registered as a Financial Services Provider in New Zealand.

Key Points: 
  • WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, today announced that it is now registered as a Financial Services Provider in New Zealand.
  • This pivotal step marks Nium's entry into the dynamic financial landscape of New Zealand and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions globally.
  • The registration adds to Nium's extensive portfolio of licenses and registrations that cover more than 40 countries globally.
  • "Nium's registration in New Zealand paves the way for us to meet demand from our customers to bring our offering to the New Zealand market in the coming months."

Nium Approved as a Registered Financial Service Provider in New Zealand

Retrieved on: 
월요일, 4월 15, 2024

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, today announced that it is now registered as a Financial Services Provider in New Zealand.

Key Points: 
  • WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium , the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, today announced that it is now registered as a Financial Services Provider in New Zealand.
  • This pivotal step marks Nium's entry into the dynamic financial landscape of New Zealand and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions globally.
  • The registration adds to Nium's extensive portfolio of licenses and registrations that cover more than 40 countries globally.
  • "Nium's registration in New Zealand paves the way for us to meet demand from our customers to bring our offering to the New Zealand market in the coming months."

Central bank digital currency and monetary policy implementation

Retrieved on: 
목요일, 4월 18, 2024

Key Points: 

    EQS-News: Final offer price for DOUGLAS AG shares set at 26.00 euro per share

    Retrieved on: 
    수요일, 4월 10, 2024

    CVC Capital Partners and the Kreke family remain main indirect shareholders after the IPO and do not sell any shares at the IPO.

    Key Points: 
    • CVC Capital Partners and the Kreke family remain main indirect shareholders after the IPO and do not sell any shares at the IPO.
    • The total offer size amounts to around 890 million euro with gross proceeds for DOUGLAS AG of around 850 million euro, which corresponds to a market capitalization of DOUGLAS AG of around 2.8 billion euro.
    • Sander van der Laan, CEO DOUGLAS Group, said: “The significant investor interest in the DOUGLAS Group underlines the exceptional work our team has accomplished in recent months.
    • The shares of DOUGLAS AG are expected to be trading on the regulated market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from March 21, 2024, on.

    EQS-News: Full Statement provided to Reuters rumours earlier today

    Retrieved on: 
    수요일, 4월 10, 2024

    Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) has diligently verified the compliance of the Strabag transaction with all applicable sanctions, prior to signing and announcing the transaction in December 2023.

    Key Points: 
    • Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) has diligently verified the compliance of the Strabag transaction with all applicable sanctions, prior to signing and announcing the transaction in December 2023.
    • In recent weeks, RBI has briefed all relevant authorities, including the US Treasury and OFAC, on the details of the Strabag deal.
    • Furthermore, it was acknowledged that there is no US nexus to this transaction.
    • It goes without saying that RBI will not proceed with any deal which would be in breach of sanctions, or expose RBI to the risk of sanctions.