Frontier markets

Fiera Capital Continues Strategic Expansion With New Office in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

MONTREAL, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Fiera Capital ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company"), a leading independent asset management firm, has announced the opening of its first office in United Arab Emirates further to the implementation of its new regionalized distribution model.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Fiera Capital ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company"), a leading independent asset management firm, has announced the opening of its first office in United Arab Emirates further to the implementation of its new regionalized distribution model.
  • Based in Abu Dhabi in the heart of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Company's office in the Middle East adds to a growing global footprint spanning four continents.
  • The newly established office will be co-led by Paul Doyle and Xavier Zawisza, who will be responsible for growing Fiera Capital's established investor base.
  • The Company's Abu Dhabi office is its self-described "foundation" in MENA, with the expectation being to grow its presence and team in the region over time.

Nukkleus Appoints C. Derek Campbell to Board of Directors, Bolstering its Growing Footprint in Emerging Markets

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: NUKK), a pioneering force in the fintech industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of C. Derek Campbell, an experienced business leader with strong ties to the emerging financial markets, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: NUKK), a pioneering force in the fintech industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of C. Derek Campbell, an experienced business leader with strong ties to the emerging financial markets, to its Board of Directors.
  • Campbell's appointment comes on the heels of Nukkleus' recent strategic collaboration with Tantel Group to expand the company's footprint in the African B2B payments market.
  • Campbell brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background that spans the energy, natural resources, infrastructure, security, and defense sectors.
  • Campbell expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am excited to join Nukkleus and contribute to their mission of shaping the future of finance – particularly in the Emerging and Frontier Markets.

MSCI to Reclassify the MSCI Nigeria Indexes from Frontier Markets to Standalone Markets Status

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that the MSCI Nigeria Indexes will be reclassified from Frontier Markets to Standalone Markets status in one step coinciding with the February 2024 Index Review.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that the MSCI Nigeria Indexes will be reclassified from Frontier Markets to Standalone Markets status in one step coinciding with the February 2024 Index Review.
  • This conclusion follows feedback received from market participants from its recent extended Consultation on a Market Reclassification Proposal for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes.
  • This has caused international institutional investors to face recurring challenges with index replicability and investability of the MSCI Nigeria Indexes and other indexes they are part of.
  • This has led to MSCI’s decision to reclassify the MSCI Nigeria Indexes.

SeABank's stock, SSB, has been selected by HOSE to be included in the VN30-Index basket

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Monday, July 31, 2023

According to the press release, on July 17, 2023, HOSE announced the portfolio of stocks included in the VN30 and VN-Finlead indexes, which would be effective from August 7, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • According to the press release, on July 17, 2023, HOSE announced the portfolio of stocks included in the VN30 and VN-Finlead indexes, which would be effective from August 7, 2023.
  • SSB was chosen to be included in the VN30 basket as it met the requirements set by the HOSE Index Rules.
  • Previously, SSB was also added to the Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI) Frontier Markets Index starting from March 1, 2023.
  • According to experts, stocks included in the MSCI Frontier Markets Index may be targeted by ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) funds that track frontier market stocks.

SeABank's stock, SSB, has been selected by HOSE to be included in the VN30-Index basket

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 31, 2023

According to the press release, on July 17, 2023, HOSE announced the portfolio of stocks included in the VN30 and VN-Finlead indexes, which would be effective from August 7, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • According to the press release, on July 17, 2023, HOSE announced the portfolio of stocks included in the VN30 and VN-Finlead indexes, which would be effective from August 7, 2023.
  • SSB was chosen to be included in the VN30 basket as it met the requirements set by the HOSE Index Rules.
  • Previously, SSB was also added to the Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI) Frontier Markets Index starting from March 1, 2023.
  • According to experts, stocks included in the MSCI Frontier Markets Index may be targeted by ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) funds that track frontier market stocks.

AI-powered fundraising company, Wisely, have joined Frontier Marketing to bring further depth and nuance to donor management

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Monday, September 19, 2022

VICTORIA, B.C., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frontier Marketing is plugging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into its mission to serve charities that have a vision for fundraising growth.

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  • VICTORIA, B.C., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frontier Marketing is plugging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) into its mission to serve charities that have a vision for fundraising growth.
  • Technology and staff from the AI-powered fundraising company, Wisely, have joined Frontier to bring further depth and nuance to donor management.
  • With real-time insights, Wisely's software analyzes donor databases and suggests which donors to connect withwho will give, how much, and when.
  • "With access to advanced donor intelligence tools, Frontier will help their clients secure more donations than they ever have before," says Moon.

EMQQ Launches in Hong Kong with Value Partners Group

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Monday, July 25, 2022

This launch is being done in partnership with Value Partners Group, one of the largest, most respected, and earliest asset management firms to list on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • This launch is being done in partnership with Value Partners Group, one of the largest, most respected, and earliest asset management firms to list on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
  • Kevin T. Carter, Founder and CEO of EMQQ Global said: We are excited to be launching 3030 in Hong Kong with Value Partners.
  • In addition to the Hong Kong headquarters, Value Partners operates in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and London, and maintain a representative office in Beijing.
  • Value Partners serves as the investment advisor and EMQQ Global serves as the Administrator of the Fund and the Index Provider.

MSCI 2022 Market Classification Review

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today the results of the MSCI 2022 Market Classification Review.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today the results of the MSCI 2022 Market Classification Review.
  • MSCI continues to welcome feedback on the level of market accessibility of the Sri Lankan equity market and will consult with market participants to gather feedback if there are any further developments.
  • Accordingly, constituents in MSCI equity indexes may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI.
  • Issuers mentioned or included in any MSCI ESG Research materials may include MSCI Inc., clients of MSCI or suppliers to MSCI, and may also purchase research or other products or services from MSCI ESG Research.

Institutional Investor Publishes 2022 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Research Rankings, Including Local Regional Results

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Monday, May 30, 2022

NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Institutional Investors 2022 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Research results, published on 30th May (5pm NY), reflected the independent feedback of 4,813 portfolio managers and analysts at 1,406 institutions, an increase of over 27% in voter participation from 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Institutional Investors 2022 Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Research results, published on 30th May (5pm NY), reflected the independent feedback of 4,813 portfolio managers and analysts at 1,406 institutions, an increase of over 27% in voter participation from 2021.
  • Results were collated across 36 sectors, comprising 24 Industry/Macro and 12 Country/Region sectors within the Asia-Pacific region.
  • For the second year, Institutional Investor also recognised the top ranked local firms and analysts within each of the 11 Asia-Pacific Countries/Regions (excluding Frontier Markets).
  • Contact [email protected] for the individual regional breakdown of the best local research firms and analysts across the 11 Countries/Regions.

New Brand and New Fund as Kevin T. Carter and the EMQQ Global Team Launch Internet and Ecommerce ETF Focused on India: INQQ

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Kevin T. Carter and the team behind the EMQQ and FMQQ ETFs are announcing the launch of their third exchange traded fund: The India Internet and Ecommerce ETF ( INQQ ).

Key Points: 
  • Kevin T. Carter and the team behind the EMQQ and FMQQ ETFs are announcing the launch of their third exchange traded fund: The India Internet and Ecommerce ETF ( INQQ ).
  • INQQ offers targeted exposure to the companies leading Indias digitization, which the team at EMQQ Global believes is unique in the ETF marketplace.
  • In tandem with the launch of INQQ, Carter and team announce theyve rebranded from Big Tree Capital, LLC to EMQQ Global, LLC.
  • Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC serves as the investment advisor and EMQQ Global serves as the Administrator of the Fund and the Index Provider.