Invesco

NaaS 2022 ESG report highlights 1.8 million tons carbon emission reduction, a YoY increase of 106%

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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The Company reduced carbon emissions by 1,847,700 tons, an increase of 106.22% compared with 896,000 tons in 2021.

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  • The Company reduced carbon emissions by 1,847,700 tons, an increase of 106.22% compared with 896,000 tons in 2021.
  • In the year, the Company reduced carbon emissions by 1,847,700 tons, an increase of 106.22% compared with 896,000 tons in 2021.
  • As ESG becomes an important criterion to determine a company's long-term value and ESG investment expands as a global trend, NaaS has attracted the attention of ESG funds domestically and internationally.
  • The Company remains committed to strengthening its ESG governance and continuously driving sustainable development for both the Company and society.

SOFR Academy welcomes publication of “EURAXI: a benchmark for Euro credit spreads” paper by University of Oxford academics

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Today, SOFR Academy, a financial education and market information provider, welcomed the publication of the paper “EURAXI: a benchmark for Euro credit spreads” by leading academics Professor Rama Cont and Dr Susanna Saroyan of the University of Oxford, England.

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  • Today, SOFR Academy, a financial education and market information provider, welcomed the publication of the paper “EURAXI: a benchmark for Euro credit spreads” by leading academics Professor Rama Cont and Dr Susanna Saroyan of the University of Oxford, England.
  • The authors propose a methodology for constructing EURAXI, a transaction-based credit spread benchmark for Euro interest rates, which considers specific features of Euro-denominated wholesale funding.
  • Finally, the paper discusses robustness and representativeness of EURAXI in line with the International Organization of Securities Commissions principles for benchmark design and EU regulation.
  • The publication of the EURAXI paper complements the Chinese AXI paper produced by academics at the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance in Beijing, China.

NaaS Technology Inc. Releases its 2022 ESG Report

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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BEIJING, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, announces that it has released the "Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2022" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"), which disclosed the Company's ESG performance for 2022.

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  • BEIJING, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, announces that it has released the "Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2022" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"), which disclosed the Company's ESG performance for 2022.
  • As ESG becomes an important criterion to determine a company's long-term value and ESG investment expands as a global trend, NaaS has attracted the attention of ESG funds domestically and internationally.
  • Looking ahead, NaaS aims to establish a more robust ESG management framework based on its core business.
  • The Company remains committed to strengthening its ESG governance and continuously driving sustainable development for both the Company and society.

Invesco Announces Changes to its ETF Line-up

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, has announced that it will change the underlying index of eight of its existing exchange traded funds (ETFs), as well as reducing the fee on five of those ETFs, to provide a better investor experience for its clients.

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  • These enhancements are being implemented by Invesco in pursuit of its continuing commitment to clients, making it easier for investors to identify and access these Invesco ETFs.
  • Invesco continually aims to have the most robust line-up of ETFs available for investors.
  • To maintain this standard of excellence, Invesco continues to optimize, grow, and refine its ETF line-up to enhance the investor experience.
  • The changes are set forth below and are anticipated to go into effect after markets close on August 25, 2023 (except as noted).

Valour Inc. Appoints Sue Ennis to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Award-winning emerging technology and innovation champion, Sue Ennis, joins Valour's Board of Directors.

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  • Award-winning emerging technology and innovation champion, Sue Ennis, joins Valour's Board of Directors.
  • Sue Ennis brings a wealth of experience, having driven retail and institutional investor interest in under-appreciated Canadian companies, transforming them into multi-billion market cap opportunities.
  • TORONTO, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company and the first and only publicly traded company that bridges the gap between traditional capital markets, Web3 and decentralized finance, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sue Ennis to its board of directors (the "Board").
  • Please join us in welcoming Sue Ennis to her new role on the Board of Directors at Valour.

Rock The Street Wall Street Announces Four New Board Members, Industry Leaders in their Fields of Expertise:

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), bringing the world of math and finance to diverse high school girls, announces the addition of four new board members for the innovative nonprofit. Industry leaders Delano Brissett, Gretchen Flicker, Tricia Rothschild and Stephen Tisdalle join RTSWS's esteemed Board of Directors, chaired by Anders Hall, Vice Chancellor for Investments and Chief Investment Officer at Vanderbilt University.

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  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) , bringing the world of math and finance to diverse high school girls, announces the addition of four new board members for the innovative nonprofit.
  • Rock The Street, Wall Street offers racially diverse high school girls additional opportunities to engage with math before proactively selecting college courses and ultimately, their career pursuits.
  • From creating the Fearless Girl campaign, to innovative tech and setting the standards for professional excellence, our new board members are leaders in their respective fields.
  • They are driving the financial industry forward to increase access and diversity across Wall Street," commented Maura Cunningham, RTSWS Founder & CEO.

Invesco takes the regulatory steps to expand its ETF business in Japan

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Invesco Capital Management LLC (ICM), in partnership with Invesco Asset Management Japan Limited., (Invesco Japan) has expanded the reach of Invesco's ETF & Indexed Strategies business in Japan.

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  • Invesco Capital Management LLC (ICM), in partnership with Invesco Asset Management Japan Limited., (Invesco Japan) has expanded the reach of Invesco's ETF & Indexed Strategies business in Japan.
  • "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand Invesco's global ETF business into Japan," said Anna Paglia, Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs and Indexed Strategies, Invesco.
  • "Taking these regulatory steps affirms our commitment to providing Japanese investors easier access to Invesco ETFs."
  • Tom Digby, Invesco's Head of ETF Business Development and Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, will work with Invesco Japan to further expanding Invesco's ETF & Indexed Strategies business.

Hamilton Lane Expands Business in Australia, Appointing Head of Private Wealth

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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SYDNEY, 19 June 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced the appointment of Scott Thomas as Head of Private Wealth, Australia.

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  • SYDNEY, 19 June 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced the appointment of Scott Thomas as Head of Private Wealth, Australia.
  • This has seen Australian and New Zealand capital invested in Hamilton Lane's Global Private Assets Fund ("GPA") rise to more than A$1.5 billion in the four years since it was launched.
  • "We are increasingly seeing high-net-worth individuals allocating to private markets in order to gain exposure to private companies which were previously inaccessible to most investors."
  • "I look forward to developing new client relationships and to leading Hamilton Lane's Private Wealth efforts in this key region for the firm."

Survey: Organizations' Cash and Short-Term Allocation to Bank Deposits Drop to 47%, Lowest in Four Years

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forty-seven percent of organizations' cash and short-term allocation are maintained in bank deposits, according to the 2023 Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Liquidity Survey, underwritten by Invesco. This figure is down 8 percentage points from 2022 and is the lowest recorded in four years.

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  • Recent bank failures drove a shift away from bank deposits into Government/Treasury money market funds, Treasury bills and Agencies.
  • BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forty-seven percent of organizations' cash and short-term allocation are maintained in bank deposits, according to the 2023 Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Liquidity Survey , underwritten by Invesco.
  • However, 27% plan to increase allocations in bank deposits, while 25% are looking to decrease their deposits in banks.
  • An organization's overall relationship with its bank remains the primary determinant in choosing where to maintain deposits (cited by 83% of respondents).

Invesco notes with sadness the passing of Invesco Ltd. Board Member Denis Kessler

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) today noted with great sadness the passing of Denis Kessler, 71.

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  • ATLANTA, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) today noted with great sadness the passing of Denis Kessler, 71.
  • Mr. Kessler served as an Invesco Ltd. Non-Executive Director since 2002.
  • He was a member of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee of the Invesco Ltd. Board.
  • "Denis was a truly special person and an extraordinary leader who will be greatly missed by all of us at Invesco," said G. Richard Wagoner, Jr., Chair of the Invesco Ltd. Board of Directors.