Alternatives

Competitor Strategies in Dairy Products and Alternatives, 2022 Market Study - Competitive Environment, Key Protagonists, How Top Companies are Meeting Consumer Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 1, 2022

The Competitor Strategies in Dairy Products and Alternatives global briefing provides a comprehensive overview of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market, providing insight on sales and market potential, retail distribution and company and brand shares.

Key Points: 
  • The Competitor Strategies in Dairy Products and Alternatives global briefing provides a comprehensive overview of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market, providing insight on sales and market potential, retail distribution and company and brand shares.
  • The dairy market is consolidated, and the leading players are expected to remain unchanged over the forecast period.
  • Health and wellness is at the core of innovation, with children being the key demographic; however, adult nutrition is growing in importance.
  • Investment in plant-based offerings with improved nutritional profiles and functionality are key priorities for the top companies.

DGAP-News: Q2 2022: DWS Stays Resilient with Strong Financial Results in Turbulent Markets

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Despite the negative environment, DWS delivered once more strong financial results in the first half of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the negative environment, DWS delivered once more strong financial results in the first half of 2022.
  • Our adjusted Cost-Income Ratio of 59.3 percent in Q2 and 59.4 percent in H1 is at a very good level.
  • Total revenues decreased quarter-on-quarter slightly by 3 percent to EUR 671 million in Q2 2022 (Q1 2022: EUR 689 million; Q2 2021: EUR 625 million).
  • After tax, DWS posted a 17 percent lower net income of EUR 155 million for the second quarter 2022 (Q1 2022: EUR 186 million; Q2 2021: EUR 172 million).

Where Consumers Shop for Dairy Products and Alternatives, 2022 Study: Channel Shifts, Store-Based Channels, Non-Store Channels, & Future Developments - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

The "Where Consumers Shop for Dairy Products and Alternatives" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Where Consumers Shop for Dairy Products and Alternatives" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Where Consumers Shop for Dairy Products and Alternatives global briefing provides a comprehensive overview of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market, providing insight on sales and market potential, retail distribution and company and brand shares.
  • Store-based retailing, fueled by the global growth of modern retail, is the key engine driving sales volume in dairy products and alternatives.
  • This study evaluates the performance of different distribution channels in the sale of dairy products and alternatives and focuses on the actions of retailers.

New Xtrackers ETF Puts U.S. Equity Investors on the Net Zero ‘Pathway’

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned U.S. Equity ETF (NYSE Ticker: USNZ) listed today on the New York Stock Exchange and is designed to align with the objective of transforming economies to net zero.

Key Points: 
  • Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned U.S. Equity ETF (NYSE Ticker: USNZ) listed today on the New York Stock Exchange and is designed to align with the objective of transforming economies to net zero.
  • In addition to meeting PAB regulations, the index also aims to comply with recommendations published by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)*, specifically its Net Zero Investment Framework.
  • DWS engaged with index provider Solactive to develop the index, which is called the Solactive ISS ESG United States Net Zero Pathway Enhanced Index.
  • Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned U.S. Equity ETF has a gross/net expense ratio of 0.10% per annum, though subject to change.

Tephra Digital Names Kadian Tinto as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tephra Digital LLC ("Tephra Digital"), a privately held investment firm that focuses on Digital Assets, today announced the appointment of Kadian Tinto as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tephra Digital LLC ("Tephra Digital"), a privately held investment firm that focuses on Digital Assets, today announced the appointment of Kadian Tinto as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Kadian will be essential in defining and managing Tephra Digital's operations, and in allowing us to efficiently scale the business," said Ryan Price and Raghav Chopra, founding Managing Partners of Tephra Digital.
  • Tinto said, "I am excited to join Tephra Digital and engage in the dynamic and evolving Digital Assets landscape.
  • Tephra Digital LLC ("Tephra Digital") is a privately held investment firm that focuses on Digital Assets.

CAARE Joins Inaugural 'World Day of Animal Free Research' on May 27; Notes U.S. Legislation to Remove FDA's Animal Testing Mandate

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

NEW YORK, May 26, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Citizens for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Experimentation (CAARE) – a non-governmental nonprofit that is promoting federal legislation to phase out the use of animals in testing – has announced its participation in the inaugural World Day of Animal Free Research on May 27, 2022, introduced in the UK by the organization, Animal Free Research.

Key Points: 
  • On this inaugural day, Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation is highlighting pending federal legislation with the potential to pass this year that will remove the animal testing mandate from the FDA.
  • An estimated 90 to 95 percent of drugs and vaccines found safe in animal tests fail during human clinical trials.
  • "World Day for Animal Free Research recognizes that it's time we put more resources into modernizing medicine by shifting away from animals.
  • Citizens for Alternatives to Animal Research and Experimentation (CAARE), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established to highlight and promote research without animals.

Westwood to Acquire Salient Partners’ Asset Management Business

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

DALLAS, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG, “Westwood”), a Dallas-based investment management boutique and wealth management firm, has entered into a definitive agreement with Salient Partners, L.P. (“Salient”), a Houston-based investment firm, and its related entities, pursuant to which Westwood will acquire Salient’s asset management business.

Key Points: 
  • Salient is a well-known and highly respected investment manager focused on energy infrastructure, real estate and tactical allocation strategies
    DALLAS, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG, Westwood), a Dallas-based investment management boutique and wealth management firm, has entered into a definitive agreement with Salient Partners, L.P. (Salient), a Houston-based investment firm, and its related entities, pursuant to which Westwood will acquire Salients asset management business.
  • Sub-advised by Broadmark Asset Management LLC (Broadmark), the Tactical Equity strategies are offered in the form of mutual funds and separately managed accounts.
  • Private Investments Salient also has substantial experience sourcing and raising assets for private investment vehicles across energy and real asset strategies.
  • Salient Partners, L.P. (Salient) is a real asset and alternative investment firm that offers a suite of strategies focused on energy and infrastructure, real estate and tactical alternative investments.

Peter Sanborn Joins Arbor Ventures as General Partner

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Arbor Ventures, a global venture capital firm investing at the intersection of financial services and technology, today announced the appointment of Peter Sanborn, a former senior leader at PayPal, as its first General Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Arbor Ventures, a global venture capital firm investing at the intersection of financial services and technology, today announced the appointment of Peter Sanborn, a former senior leader at PayPal, as its first General Partner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220524005536/en/
    Peter Sanborn - General Partner at Arbor Ventures (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are delighted to welcome Peter to Arbor Ventures, said Melissa Guzy, Managing Partner and Founder of Arbor Ventures.
  • Ive witnessed first-hand the development and transformation of payments, fintech and commerce over the last seventeen years at PayPal and HSBC, but I strongly believe we are still in the early innings of re-architecting traditional financial services on a global scale, said Peter Sanborn, General Partner, Arbor Ventures.
  • Peter is based in San Francisco and joins from PayPal where he served for nearly eight years, most recently as Vice President, Head of Corporate Development and Managing Partner of PayPal Ventures.

DGAP-News: Q1 2022: DWS With Resilience and Strong Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

However, this was accompanied by a good mix of our quarterly net flows leading to strong net new revenues.

Key Points: 
  • However, this was accompanied by a good mix of our quarterly net flows leading to strong net new revenues.
  • Despite the clearly deteriorated environment, DWS delivered again strong financial results in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Total revenues decreased quarter-on-quarter by 14 percent to EUR 689 million in Q1 2022 (Q4 2021: EUR 797 million; Q1 2021: EUR 634 million).
  • After tax, DWS posted a quarter-on-quarter 28 percent lower net income of EUR 186 million for the first quarter 2022.

Invesco Expands Commodity ETF Suite with a Unique Electric Vehicle Commodities Strategy

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, announced today that it has expanded its Invesco Commodities Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Suite with the launch of Invesco Electric Vehicle Metals Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (EVMT). EVMT is an actively managed ETF designed to provide economic exposure to the commodities widely used in the production of electric vehicles.

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  • ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, announced today that it has expanded its Invesco Commodities Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Suite with the launch of InvescoElectric Vehicle Metals Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (EVMT).
  • EVMT is an actively managed ETF designed to provide economic exposure to the commodities widely used in the production of electric vehicles.
  • The Invesco EVMT ETF is the first fund to offer access to upstream electric vehicle transition themes by offering exposure to commodities critical to producing electric vehicles.
  • Invesco's broad commodity ETF, Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (PDBC), is the largest broad commodity ETF globally.5
    EVMT will seek long-term capital appreciation by utilizing a strategy designed to exceed the performance of its benchmark, the S&P GSCI Electric Vehicle Metals Index.