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Cboe NOW LISTS iSHARES BY BLACKROCK ETFs ACROSS ITS ENTIRE GLOBAL EXCHANGE NETWORK

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The new ETFs, listed for trading on Cboe Australia, are part of iShares by BlackRock's Factor ETF suite

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  • The new ETFs, listed for trading on Cboe Australia, are part of iShares by BlackRock's Factor ETF suite
    CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced that Cboe Australia has listed for trading new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from iShares by BlackRock.
  • With these new iShares ETF listings, BlackRock becomes the first global asset manager to list its iShares ETFs on each of Cboe's listings exchanges in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK and the European Union.
  • "This latest listing of iShares ETFs on Cboe Australia is a major milestone and a significant step forward to deliver on Cboe's global listings vision.
  • Rob Marrocco, Vice President, Global Head of ETF Listings, Cboe Global Markets, said: "We could not be more pleased to expand our relationship with iShares by BlackRock and have them as our first index provider with products listed across our entire exchange network.

Cboe NOW LISTS iSHARES BY BLACKROCK ETFs ACROSS ITS ENTIRE GLOBAL EXCHANGE NETWORK

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024

The new ETFs, listed for trading on Cboe Australia, are part of iShares by BlackRock's Factor ETF suite

Key Points: 
  • The new ETFs, listed for trading on Cboe Australia, are part of iShares by BlackRock's Factor ETF suite
    CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced that Cboe Australia has listed for trading new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from iShares by BlackRock.
  • With these new iShares ETF listings, BlackRock becomes the first global asset manager to list its iShares ETFs on each of Cboe's listings exchanges in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK and the European Union.
  • "This latest listing of iShares ETFs on Cboe Australia is a major milestone and a significant step forward to deliver on Cboe's global listings vision.
  • Rob Marrocco, Vice President, Global Head of ETF Listings, Cboe Global Markets, said: "We could not be more pleased to expand our relationship with iShares by BlackRock and have them as our first index provider with products listed across our entire exchange network.

LINGOTTO APPOINTS PAM CHAN TO LAUNCH MOSAIC, A NEW PRIVATE MARKET STRATEGY

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingotto Investment Management LLP, a $4.6bn1 investment management company owned by Exor N.V., today announces the launch of their US presence and appointment of Pam Chan as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Mosaic. This new private market strategy will invest across asset classes, industries, and capital structures, and will be anchored by Exor. With this move, Lingotto is further developing an organization that allows talented investment professionals to pursue their passion for investing in an environment of autonomy and structured support.

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  • This new private market strategy will invest across asset classes, industries, and capital structures, and will be anchored by Exor.
  • Prior to joining Lingotto, Ms. Chan was the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Direct Private Opportunities at BlackRock.
  • In 2022, Private Equity International included her on their list of Women of Influence in Private Markets.
  • We are excited to see Pam build out her new team and start to deploy capital for our investors."

LINGOTTO APPOINTS PAM CHAN TO LAUNCH MOSAIC, A NEW PRIVATE MARKET STRATEGY

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingotto Investment Management LLP, a $4.6bn1 investment management company owned by Exor N.V., today announces the launch of their US presence and appointment of Pam Chan as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Mosaic. This new private market strategy will invest across asset classes, industries, and capital structures, and will be anchored by Exor. With this move, Lingotto is further developing an organization that allows talented investment professionals to pursue their passion for investing in an environment of autonomy and structured support.

Key Points: 
  • This new private market strategy will invest across asset classes, industries, and capital structures, and will be anchored by Exor.
  • Prior to joining Lingotto, Ms. Chan was the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Direct Private Opportunities at BlackRock.
  • In 2022, Private Equity International included her on their list of Women of Influence in Private Markets.
  • We are excited to see Pam build out her new team and start to deploy capital for our investors."

ALTÉRRA investment vehicle aims to mobilize US$250 billion by 2030 and be fund of choice for climate transition, CEO tells World Governments Summit

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.

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  • "ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.
  • The second arm, the US$5 billion ALTÉRRA TRANSFORMATION, is designed to provide risk mitigation capital to incentivize investment flows into the Global South.
  • ALTÉRRA has a dedicated investment focus on four pillars that underpin the priorities of the COP28 Action Agenda: the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, sustainable living and climate technologies.
  • "The UAE has committed US$30 billion to ALTÉRRA, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action, and the fund aims to mobilize US$250 billion globally by 2030," HE Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General and ALTÉRRA CEO, said in a panel session.

ALTÉRRA investment vehicle aims to mobilize US$250 billion by 2030 and be fund of choice for climate transition, CEO tells World Governments Summit

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.

Key Points: 
  • "ALTÉRRA's structure, scale and scope set it apart from other investment vehicles and will help it become the go-to fund for the climate transition," he added.
  • The second arm, the US$5 billion ALTÉRRA TRANSFORMATION, is designed to provide risk mitigation capital to incentivize investment flows into the Global South.
  • ALTÉRRA has a dedicated investment focus on four pillars that underpin the priorities of the COP28 Action Agenda: the energy transition, industrial decarbonization, sustainable living and climate technologies.
  • "The UAE has committed US$30 billion to ALTÉRRA, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action, and the fund aims to mobilize US$250 billion globally by 2030," HE Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General and ALTÉRRA CEO, said in a panel session.

True Launches Lightweight Assessments & Coaching Solution, True Advance, Through Acquisition of Bleeker

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

True , the only tech and data-first global talent platform, announced today the acquisition of Bleeker, an executive coaching and assessment company dedicated to creating high-performing executive teams.

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  • True , the only tech and data-first global talent platform, announced today the acquisition of Bleeker, an executive coaching and assessment company dedicated to creating high-performing executive teams.
  • Their assessments, derived from neuroscience, and their inquiry-based coaching services have been rebranded as True Advance and are now part of True’s platform of products and services.
  • “Through integrated assessment and coaching, True has enhanced our comprehensive talent management platform, solidifying our role as strategic partners to businesses building their leadership," stated Joe Riggione , True co-CEO and co-founder.
  • Later in 2024, the assessments will be integrated into the recruitment workflow for all True Search clients.

BlackRock Expands Voting Choice to Millions of U.S. Retail Shareholder Accounts

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Joud Abdel Majeid, Global Head of BlackRock Investment Stewardship, commented:

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  • Joud Abdel Majeid, Global Head of BlackRock Investment Stewardship, commented:
    “Broadening access to Voting Choice is one way we empower investors by making proxy voting easier and more accessible.
  • I’m thrilled that today more than three million additional shareholder accounts have an efficient solution for participating in proxy voting if they choose.
  • Today, for the first time, we’re able to unlock Voting Choice for millions of individual U.S. investors.
  • As of December 29, 2023, clients representing $598 billion in assets are exercising BlackRock Voting Choice.

Kwanti Earns High Customer Satisfaction Ratings in 2024 Advisor Software Survey from T3 Technology Tools for Today and Inside Information

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The results of the annual technology survey and report, produced by Joel Bruckenstein of T3 Technology Tools for Today and Bob Veres of Inside Information , were unveiled and presented live at the recent T3 Technology Conference , which took place January 22nd – 25th in Las Vegas and saw over 1,000 total attendees.

Key Points: 
  • The results of the annual technology survey and report, produced by Joel Bruckenstein of T3 Technology Tools for Today and Bob Veres of Inside Information , were unveiled and presented live at the recent T3 Technology Conference , which took place January 22nd – 25th in Las Vegas and saw over 1,000 total attendees.
  • “We’re excited to yet again achieve high ratings in this industry-leading survey and report,” said Christophe Gauthron, Founder and CEO of Kwanti.
  • Kwanti offers a free 30-day trial, with no software to install and all features available during the trial.
  • Building on their success in the T3 / Inside Information Software Survey, Kwanti was recently named a Wealthtech Firm of the Year in Wealth Solutions Report's 2024 Wealth Exemplar Awards.

EQS-News: Advanced Blockchain AG: Portfolio company Polymer Labs successfully secures $23 Million in Series A funding round while Bitcoin surpasses important $50.000 mark

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Polymer Labs secures $23M in Series A funding.

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  • Polymer Labs secures $23M in Series A funding.
  • Portfolio company pioneers future interoperability of Ethereum with hub and EigenLayer partnership.
  • February 13, 2024 – Advanced Blockchain AG (“AB”, Scale Frankfurt, primary market Düsseldorf, XETRA: ISIN DE000A0M93V6), a leading incubator, architect and investor for the blockchain industry, announces the successful completion of the Series A funding round for Polymer Labs.
  • In this recent funding round, the company significantly increased its valuation, thus further adding value to Advanced Blockchain’s diverse investment portfolio.