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Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "In 2023, Chunghwa Telecom was recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as No.1 of the world-class telecommunication sustainability leaders.
  • International Business Group's revenue and income before tax for the fourth quarter of 2023 both increased by 33.4% and 38.7%YoY respectively.
  • As of December 31st, 2023, Chunghwa Telecom had 13.14 million mobile subscribers, representing a 4.1% year-over-year increase.

EQS-News: BB Biotech AG: End of year biotech equity market rally – M&A and end of rate hike cycle

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Media release as at January 19, 2024

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  • Media release as at January 19, 2024
    Portfolio of BB Biotech AG as at December 31, 2023
    In 2023, global equity performed better than anticipated by many.
  • Consequently, BB Biotech ended the year with a net loss of CHF 207 mn.
  • This represents a 5% return based on the volume-weighted average closing price of BB Biotech shares in December 2023.
  • The US central bank held rates steady in the fall, lifting market sentiment in the last two months of 2023.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Reaction to announcement Friends of the Earth

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

IGT Achieves Highest-Possible MSCI ESG Rating of AAA

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it received an MSCI ESG rating of AAA, the highest-possible score the global rating agency presents. This year-over-year score increase demonstrates IGT's continued sustainability leadership in managing ESG-related risks and opportunities. IGT scored particularly well in the categories of governance, product safety and quality, carbon emissions and labor management.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it received an MSCI ESG rating of AAA, the highest-possible score the global rating agency presents.
  • "IGT achieving the MSCI AAA ESG rating demonstrates our strong commitment to enhancing our company-wide sustainability results through our ongoing Sustainable Play initiatives," said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability.
  • MSCI ESG Ratings aim to measure a company's resilience to long-term ESG risks.
  • The MSCI ESG Ratings are also used in the construction of the MSCI ESG Indexes, produced by MSCI, Inc.
    For more information on IGT's global sustainability program, visit IGT.com , or follow IGT on LinkedIn .

BNP Paribas, Merrill Lynch and MSCI former executive joins fintech Premialab

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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LONDON and DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Premialab announces the appointment of Philippe Jacson as Head of Business Development in Asia & Middle East. Based in Dubai, Mr. Jacson will lead the business development in this key market segment. Before joining Premialab, Mr. Jacson served a wide range of institutional clients investment banking leadership roles including MSCI, Merril Lynch, and BNP Paribas.

Key Points: 
  • Based in Dubai, Mr. Jacson will lead the business development in this key market segment.
  • Before joining Premialab, Mr. Jacson served a wide range of institutional clients investment banking leadership roles including MSCI, Merril Lynch, and BNP Paribas.
  • Mr. Jacson has over 20 years' experience in equity derivatives and index investment solutions.
  • Mr. Jacson holds an enginereing degree from Ecole Polytechnique and ENSAE in Paris.

Ping An Named Brand Finance's Most Valuable Insurance Brand in China for the 8th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has named China's Most Valuable Insurance Brand as Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318).

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  • HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has named China's Most Valuable Insurance Brand as Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318).
  • In 2023, despite the complex external landscape, Ping An upheld its brand promise of "Expertise makes life simple", closely aligned to its "integrated finance + healthcare" strategy.
  • It ensured the resilience of its brand value by expanding its presence in comprehensive financial scenarios across different ecosystems.
  • By offering one-stop integrated finance and healthcare services, Ping An offers customers a "worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving" experience.

Ping An Named Brand Finance's Most Valuable Insurance Brand in China for the 8th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has named China's Most Valuable Insurance Brand as Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318).

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has named China's Most Valuable Insurance Brand as Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", the "Company" or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318).
  • In 2023, despite the complex external landscape, Ping An upheld its brand promise of "Expertise makes life simple", closely aligned to its "integrated finance + healthcare" strategy.
  • It ensured the resilience of its brand value by expanding its presence in comprehensive financial scenarios across different ecosystems.
  • By offering one-stop integrated finance and healthcare services, Ping An offers customers a "worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving" experience.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

EQS-News: Lenzing again receives top sustainability ratings from MSCI and SAC Higgs FEM

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
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In addition, Lenzing participated for the first time in the SAC Higgs FEM verification to assess the environmental impact of product manufacturing at its sites and achieved excellent positive results.

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  • In addition, Lenzing participated for the first time in the SAC Higgs FEM verification to assess the environmental impact of product manufacturing at its sites and achieved excellent positive results.
  • According to the rating agency MSCI, Lenzing continues to lead the way among global companies in terms of governance structures.
  • The confirmation of the “AA” rating from MSCI ESG enables Lenzing to further reduce its interest expense.
  • I am therefore particularly pleased about the MSCI rating and that we as the Lenzing Group have also achieved excellent results in the SAC Higgs FEM,” says Stephan Sielaff, CEO of the Lenzing Group.