Prudential plc

Hult International Business School Marks Successful 2022 With Revitalized Undergraduate Program, New Leadership

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Hult offers quality bachelors, masters, MBA, and doctorate programs to an international student body with a learn by doing approach as a core tenet of its curriculum.

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  • Hult offers quality bachelors, masters, MBA, and doctorate programs to an international student body with a learn by doing approach as a core tenet of its curriculum.
  • In 2022, Hult unveiled a refined Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program based on the evolving needs of the global workplace.
  • The curriculum is focused on continuous skills development throughout a students tenure at Hult, combined with mindset learningdeveloping an approach to business that fosters resilient, global, self-aware, and ethical leadership.
  • Also in 2022, Hult International Business School welcomed Matthew Lilley, Ph.D. as its global president.

PGIM Investments announces ETF closure

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Friday, December 9, 2022

PGIM Investments, LLC and its affiliates offer more than 100 funds globally across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.

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  • PGIM Investments, LLC and its affiliates offer more than 100 funds globally across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
  • PGIM Quantitative Solutions is the quantitative equity, systematic macro, and multi-asset specialist of PGIM.
  • PGIM Quantitative Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGIM.
  • PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

PGIM Closed-End Funds declare distributions for December 2022, January and February 2023

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

If applicable, and when available, a current estimate of the distributions composition can be found in the Section 19 notice section of the website.

Key Points: 
  • If applicable, and when available, a current estimate of the distributions composition can be found in the Section 19 notice section of the website.
  • PGIM Investments LLC and its affiliates offer more than 100 funds globally across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
  • PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc., which is a registered investment advisor and Prudential Financial company.
  • PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

Argo Group Mails Letter to Shareholders Setting the Record Straight on Capital Returns’ Many Naïve and False Claims

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Over the past year of interactions between Argo and Capital Returns, Capital Returns has only proposed that Argo commence a strategic review process and appoint its nominees to the Board.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past year of interactions between Argo and Capital Returns, Capital Returns has only proposed that Argo commence a strategic review process and appoint its nominees to the Board.
  • Your Board and management team have engaged with Capital Returns multiple times, including in meetings with the Board Chairman.
  • As reported in its own filings, Capital Returns has been regularly selling blocks of Argo stock since April 2022.
  • Your Board does NOT endorse either of Capital Returns nominees and strongly urges you to disregard any white proxy card you receive from Capital Returns.

Investors fear liquidity crisis, military conflict, cyberattacks, PGIM tail-risk survey finds

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Too often investors are surprised by things that in retrospect were staring them in the face, said Shehriyar Antia, head of Thematic Research for PGIM.

Key Points: 
  • Too often investors are surprised by things that in retrospect were staring them in the face, said Shehriyar Antia, head of Thematic Research for PGIM.
  • The tail-risk scenario seen as having the greatest market impact and one for which investors are least prepared is a major liquidity event in financial markets.
  • A liquidity event in a safe haven like U.S. Treasuries would have cascading effects that neither capital providers nor investors would necessarily be prepared for.
  • Monitoring leverage, collateral arrangements, and liquidity positions through these shocks can help investors avoid becoming a forced seller while the event is unfolding.

Argo Group Mails Letter to Shareholders Highlighting the Strength of its Refreshed, Highly Qualified Board

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

These qualifications led the Board to appoint him Lead Independent Director upon Mr. Bradleys permanent appointment as CEO.

Key Points: 
  • These qualifications led the Board to appoint him Lead Independent Director upon Mr. Bradleys permanent appointment as CEO.
  • Argos Board and management team have engaged with Capital Returns multiple times, including in meetings with the Board Chairman.
  • The fact is Mr. Bailey purchased more than $90,000 of Argo shares in open market purchases in April 2020 when he joined the Argo Board.
  • Argo undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Global Insurance Industry Report 2022: Increased Demand for Guaranteed Return Products and Term Insurance - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The "Global Insurance Industry Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Insurance Industry Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report further analyzes the market based on insurance type, providing an analysis of life and non-life insurance.
  • In addition, the report also analyzes the distribution channels for the insurance industry.
  • Increasing awareness of the benefits offered by insurance is a key driving force for the insurance industry.

HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength.

Key Points: 
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength.
  • Following a visit to Japan in early October, they are currently in the UK to promote new prospects for UK companies and to discuss how they can use Hong Kong as a springboard.
  • "I am greatly encouraged to see the keen interest from the UK business community in Hong Kong and the GBA.
  • The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

Slowing economy ushers private markets investors into new era, PGIM says

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005380/en/
    Shehriyar Antia Head of Thematic Research, PGIM (Photo: Business Wire)
    In The New Dynamics of Private Markets , the latest in PGIMs Megatrends research series, PGIM finds that tightening monetary conditions and a slowing economy will challenge investors to navigate the increasingly blurred lines between private and public assets, address liquidity concerns and explore newer segments of private credit markets.
  • Investors should look carefully at liquidity, secondary markets and private equity sponsor behavior as they navigate these turbulent times.
  • Secondary markets which provide liquidity to private market investors may be a vital portfolio management tool, especially for investors bound by strict allocation targets.
  • Employers defined contribution plans are a great opportunity to democratize private markets investing, allowing individual investors to access the returns available in private assets, Hyat said.

Prudential plc and Google Cloud Announce Strategic Partnership to Make Healthcare and Financial Security More Accessible Across Asia and Africa

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Monday, October 10, 2022

HONG KONG, and LONDON, and NEW YORK, and SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading insurance group, Prudential plc (Prudential) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to enhance health and financial inclusion for communities across Asia and Africa.

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  • HONG KONG, and LONDON, and NEW YORK, and SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading insurance group, Prudential plc (Prudential) and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to enhance health and financial inclusion for communities across Asia and Africa.
  • For Google Cloud, this partnership presents an opportunity to collaborate with a leading insurance provider to make protection, health and savings solutions simpler and more accessible across Asia and Africa.
  • Pulse is part of Prudential's multi-channel strategy to make healthcare more accessible and increase financial inclusion.
  • Solmaz Altin, Managing Director, Strategic Business Group, Prudential, said: "Across our markets, people are living longer, but not necessarily healthier and better.