Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor

Marco Polo and Rosenblatt Ally to Offer Foreign Brokers Enhanced Trading Services and Distribution to US Institutional Customers

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Monday, November 14, 2022

As part of the collaboration,MPX will offer its industry-leading chaperone and distribution automation solution toRosenblatt's existing universe of chaperoned brokers.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the collaboration,MPX will offer its industry-leading chaperone and distribution automation solution toRosenblatt's existing universe of chaperoned brokers.
  • In turn, Rosenblatt will offer MPX's customers privileged access to Rosenblatt's US and international equity trading services and extensive buy-side relationships.
  • "MPX has invested heavily in technology and created the industry-leading compliance and distribution solution for foreign brokers.
  • About Marco Polo: Marco Polo Exchange (MPX) is aDelaware-incorporated financial service and technology firm dedicated to expanding cross-border capital raising and investing.

CICC Hong Kong Asset Management launches the First Carbon Futures ETF in Greater China

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

HONG KONG, March 23,2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited ("CICC HKAM"), a wholly owned subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation Limited ("CICC"), announced today the launch of the CICC Carbon Futures ETF (the "ETF"), the first of its kind in Greater China.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, March 23,2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited ("CICC HKAM"), a wholly owned subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation Limited ("CICC"), announced today the launch of the CICC Carbon Futures ETF (the "ETF"), the first of its kind in Greater China.
  • The launch of the ETF marks another milestone for CICC HKAM, which provides a wide range of asset management products and services for investors.
  • About China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited:
    China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited ("CICC HKAM") was established in 2005 in Hong Kong as a wholly owned subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation Limited ("CICC"), a leading Chinese investment bank.
  • *Source: State Administration of Foreign Exchange, as of 31 May 2020
    This document is issued by China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited ("CICCHKAM") and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. (XWMFX) Announces Tender Offer

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Friday, July 30, 2021

The tender offer will be conducted at a price equal to the Funds net asset value per share of common stock on the day on which the tender offer expires.

Key Points: 
  • The tender offer will be conducted at a price equal to the Funds net asset value per share of common stock on the day on which the tender offer expires.
  • The Fund intends to commence its tender offer on or about September 3, 2021, with the expiration of the tender offer currently expected to be October 4, 2021.
  • Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company.
  • Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, the Funds manager, is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Resources) and the Funds subadvisers, Western Asset Management Company, LLC, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd and Western Asset Management Company Pte.

FountainCap Wins Asset Management Company of the Year Award for the Fourth Year

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Monday, July 26, 2021

HONG KONG, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FountainCap Research & Investment (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. ("FountainCap") has won its fourth Asset Management Company of the Year China Offshore Equity Highly Commended award from The Asset magazine's Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FountainCap Research & Investment (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. ("FountainCap") has won its fourth Asset Management Company of the Year China Offshore Equity Highly Commended award from The Asset magazine's Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards.
  • Despite all the challenges, FountainCap successfully navigated through 2020 generating one of the best performances since the company's inception and saw its AUM grow to US$1.5 billion by end of 2020.
  • The milestone reflects FountainCap's years of hard work and commitment to building a premium China-focused asset management company.
  • Since inception, FountainCap has delivered consistent results for global investors through its in-depth fundamental research and long-term investment philosophy.

Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. (XWMFX) announced today the final results of its issuer tender offer for up to 2.5% of the outstanding common stock (Shares) or 4,424 Shares of the Fund at a price equal to the Funds net asset value per Share on the day on which the tender offer expired.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. (XWMFX) announced today the final results of its issuer tender offer for up to 2.5% of the outstanding common stock (Shares) or 4,424 Shares of the Fund at a price equal to the Funds net asset value per Share on the day on which the tender offer expired.
  • Any questions about the tender offer can be directed to Georgeson LLC, the information agent for the tender offer, at (866) 431-2110.
  • Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company.
  • Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, the Funds manager, is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc. (Franklin Resources) and the Funds subadvisers, Western Asset Management Company, LLC, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd. and Western Asset Management Company Pte.

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Climate Aware Emerging Market Index Strategy

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the worlds leading investment managers, continues to expand its sustainability solutions with the launch of a unique, sustainable emerging market green transition index strategy, with climate change considerations as a cornerstone.

Key Points: 
  • Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the worlds leading investment managers, continues to expand its sustainability solutions with the launch of a unique, sustainable emerging market green transition index strategy, with climate change considerations as a cornerstone.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Belvedere Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
  • Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals.

Guotai Junan finalizes first QFII margin trading & stock borrowing & lending biz on A-share market

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Thursday, December 31, 2020

SHANGHAI, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guotai Junan Securities facilitated a qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) to finalize its first margin trading and stock borrowing and lending business in China's A-share market onDecember 29, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guotai Junan Securities facilitated a qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) to finalize its first margin trading and stock borrowing and lending business in China's A-share market onDecember 29, 2020.
  • As a matter of fact, December 29, 2020 marked the first day when QFIIs are allowed to conduct margin trading and stock borrowing & lending business in China.
  • Guotai Junan Securities, as a long standing market leader in facilitating domestic and overseas investors to access the Chinese financial markets, is particularly experienced in margin trading and financing, stock borrowing and lending, and STAR Market stock borrowing.
  • Previously on November 2, 2020, Guotai Junan Securities successfully finalized the first securities lending transaction for QFII in China.

Guotai Junan finalizes first QFII margin trading & stock borrowing & lending biz on A-share market

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 31, 2020

SHANGHAI, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guotai Junan Securities facilitated a qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) to finalize its first margin trading and stock borrowing and lending business in China's A-share market onDecember 29, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guotai Junan Securities facilitated a qualified foreign institutional investor (QFII) to finalize its first margin trading and stock borrowing and lending business in China's A-share market onDecember 29, 2020.
  • As a matter of fact, December 29, 2020 marked the first day when QFIIs are allowed to conduct margin trading and stock borrowing & lending business in China.
  • Guotai Junan Securities, as a long standing market leader in facilitating domestic and overseas investors to access the Chinese financial markets, is particularly experienced in margin trading and financing, stock borrowing and lending, and STAR Market stock borrowing.
  • Previously on November 2, 2020, Guotai Junan Securities successfully finalized the first securities lending transaction for QFII in China.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYI, announced today the results of the votes cast at the Funds annual meeting of shareholders held October 23, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYI, announced today the results of the votes cast at the Funds annual meeting of shareholders held October 23, 2020.
  • In addition, the ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants for the Fund has been duly approved for the Fund for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021.
  • Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company that is managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Resources) and is sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd. and Western Asset Management Company Pte.
  • Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

Northern Trust 2020 Outlook Sees Moderate Global Returns Amid Slow, But ‘Good Enough,’ Global Growth

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

While growth will be slow, it will be good enough, said Bob Browne, Northern Trust chief investment officer.

Key Points: 
  • While growth will be slow, it will be good enough, said Bob Browne, Northern Trust chief investment officer.
  • Northern Trust expects global bond returns to remain steady based on its belief that interest rates will remain low and credit spreads will remain tight.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
  • Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, NorthernTrust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K, NT Global Advisors Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.