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Hardman & Co: Q&A on NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE): How NBPE benefits from value creation through growing companies

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE) is the topic of conversation when Hardman & Co analyst Mark Thomas joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

Key Points: 
  • NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE) is the topic of conversation when Hardman & Co analyst Mark Thomas joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • In this interview, we take a closer look into the strategies and performance of NB Private Equity, focusing on the recent report entitled ' 2023 CMD: value creation from growing companies '.
  • We explore NBPE’s differentiated investment strategy, emphasising the significant EBITDA growth in its investee companies and how this growth contributes to value creation.
  • NB Private Equity Partners is a large British investment company dedicated to investments in private equity investments.

Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The performance condition attaching to the PSP award has two elements.

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  • The performance condition attaching to the PSP award has two elements.
  • Half of the shares under award shall be measured on relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) against the FTSE 250 (excluding investment trusts) and 20% of that part of the award shall vest at median performance, rising on a straight line to 100% of the award vesting at upper quartile performance.
  • The other half of the shares under award shall be measured on adjusted EPS with threshold vesting at 63.1p, at which 20% of that element of the award shall vest, increasing on a straight-line basis to 72.1p at which 100% of that element of the award shall vest.
  • The attached notifications, made in accordance with Article 19(3) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation, provide further information.

Informa PLC to Host QuantMinds International Conference at the InterContinental O2 in London

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Informa PLC, a prominent international events, digital services, and academic knowledge group, is thrilled to announce its forthcoming event, QuantMinds International , the world's premier quant finance conference.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Informa PLC, a prominent international events, digital services, and academic knowledge group, is thrilled to announce its forthcoming event, QuantMinds International , the world's premier quant finance conference.
  • Scheduled from November 13th to 16th, 2023, this esteemed event will take place at the renowned InterContinental O2 in London.
  • Informa’s QuantMinds International event offers a unique opportunity to explore and network in the ever-changing macroeconomic and financial landscape.
  • Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Redgrave Expands Business & Professional Services Practice With Appointment of Kieran Dines As Principal

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders, today announced the appointment of Kieran Dines as a Principal in its Business & Professional Services practice.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders, today announced the appointment of Kieran Dines as a Principal in its Business & Professional Services practice.
  • Prior to this, he spent more than six years in a FTSE-listed recruitment business, focussed on the Facilities Management sector.
  • "His background in executive search and his depth of knowledge of the Business & Professional Services sectors make him a natural fit at Redgrave.
  • Matthew Leedham, Partner and head of Business & Professional Services, added, "Kieran's appointment is a testament to our commitment to providing our clients with the highest quality talent solutions.

Grayscale Investments® Unveils Grayscale® Crypto Sectors and Launches New Partnership with FTSE Russell to Introduce Crypto Sector Index Series

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, today launched Grayscale® Crypto Sectors, a new framework designed to set the standard for organizing the crypto asset class, and announced a new partnership with FTSE Russell, an LSEG business and a leading global index provider, to introduce the FTSE Grayscale® Crypto Sector Index Series (“Crypto Sector Indices”), a comprehensive set of five distinct, rules-based indices capturing the investable crypto market of Grayscale Crypto Sectors.

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  • New framework organizes the broader crypto market into five distinct sectors, designed to help investors understand Grayscale’s specialized view of the asset class
    STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments ®, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, today launched Grayscale® Crypto Sectors, a new framework designed to set the standard for organizing the crypto asset class, and announced a new partnership with FTSE Russell , an LSEG business and a leading global index provider, to introduce the FTSE Grayscale® Crypto Sector Index Series (“Crypto Sector Indices”), a comprehensive set of five distinct, rules-based indices capturing the investable crypto market of Grayscale Crypto Sectors.
  • FTSE Grayscale® Financials Crypto Sector Index, which includes crypto assets that seek to deliver financial transactions and services.
  • FTSE Grayscale® Consumer & Culture Crypto Sector Index, which includes crypto assets that support consumption-centric activities across a variety of goods and services.
  • FTSE Grayscale® Utilities & Services Crypto Sector Index, which includes crypto assets that aim to deliver practical and enterprise-level applications and functionalities.

Sage Introduces "Alex" – The AI Avatar Revolutionizing Member Masterclass

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Monday, October 23, 2023

AI tools have increased among U.S. SMBs as they seek ways gain more time from repetitive tasks to grow their business.

Key Points: 
  • AI tools have increased among U.S. SMBs as they seek ways gain more time from repetitive tasks to grow their business.
  • With more than half (57%) “eager” to expand their knowledge of generative AI, resources like Sage’s Member Masterclass offer information into this expanding area.
  • Season 4 of Sage’s Member Masterclass, Thriving in a Changing World, is produced in partnership with The DO Lectures.
  • For more information about Member Masterclass and Alex's episode, visit here .

Tradeweb and FTSE Russell Announce Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, and FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, today announced a strategic partnership to develop the next generation of fixed income index pricing and index trading products.

Key Points: 
  • Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, and FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, today announced a strategic partnership to develop the next generation of fixed income index pricing and index trading products.
  • The firms aim to provide next-generation pricing across a broader range of fixed income securities, which will be administered by FTSE Russell as benchmarks.
  • In the coming months, Tradeweb and FTSE Russell will continue to collaborate on fixed income pricing sets to extend coverage across multiple regions and fixed income asset classes.
  • Over time, FTSE Russell will explore incorporating Tradeweb pricing into FTSE Fixed Income indices, starting with FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI), a flagship index comprised of sovereign debt from over 20 countries and denominated in a variety of currencies.

Hg launches Fusion to enable investors access to Hg's investment strategies through a single investment

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

With one single commitment, Fusion provides access to funds managed by Hg, one of the largest PE firms in Europe with a 30+ year heritage and track record of consistently delivering over 3x returns for investors.

Key Points: 
  • With one single commitment, Fusion provides access to funds managed by Hg, one of the largest PE firms in Europe with a 30+ year heritage and track record of consistently delivering over 3x returns for investors.
  • Individual investors hold roughly half of global assets under management, yet only 16% of total global assets are invested in alternative investment funds[1].
  • Martina Sanow, Partner and Head of Hg Wealth, said: "More private investors are looking to diversify their investment portfolio into high performing and resilient sectors.
  • To find out more about how private investors could gain access to Hg's investment opportunities, visit www.hgwealth.com

YunoJuno Unleash Expansion Across 150+ Countries, Revolutionising Contractor and Freelance Management Worldwide

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YunoJuno, the market leading disrupter in contractor and freelance management solutions, today announces its global expansion across 150+ countries, marking a significant milestone in the contingent workforce management space.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YunoJuno, the market leading disrupter in contractor and freelance management solutions, today announces its global expansion across 150+ countries, marking a significant milestone in the contingent workforce management space.
  • With the expansion, YunoJuno is set to redefine the way businesses collaborate with their external workforce of contractors and freelancers, offering a seamless and compliant management platform that now operates on a global scale.
  • The freelance and contractor economy has been on the rise, with more professionals choosing to work independently and businesses seeking specialised skills for project-based work.
  • From the US to Australia to Vietnam, YunoJuno's expansion into 150+ countries is a testament to its dedication to create a thriving global freelance ecosystem.

YunoJuno Unleash Expansion Across 150+ Countries, Revolutionising Contractor and Freelance Management Worldwide

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YunoJuno, the market leading disrupter in contractor and freelance management solutions, today announces its global expansion across 150+ countries, marking a significant milestone in the contingent workforce management space.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YunoJuno, the market leading disrupter in contractor and freelance management solutions, today announces its global expansion across 150+ countries, marking a significant milestone in the contingent workforce management space.
  • With the expansion, YunoJuno is set to redefine the way businesses collaborate with their external workforce of contractors and freelancers, offering a seamless and compliant management platform that now operates on a global scale.
  • The freelance and contractor economy has been on the rise, with more professionals choosing to work independently and businesses seeking specialised skills for project-based work.
  • From the US to Australia to Vietnam, YunoJuno's expansion into 150+ countries is a testament to its dedication to create a thriving global freelance ecosystem.