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Bloomberg Trading Challenge Attracts 4,500 Students Globally

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Students across 35 countries competed in the 2022 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, testing their skills on investing $1 million virtual USD. The global event is supported by the research and analytics of the Bloomberg Terminal, used by top investors worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Students across 35 countries competed in the 2022 Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, testing their skills on investing $1 million virtual USD.
  • The Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge tests students annually on generating the highest relative profit and loss return (P&L) via the Bloomberg Terminal, located in the university's Bloomberg Finance Lab.
  • In addition to the challenge, Bloomberg offers access to two certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts ( BMC ) course, and a new course on Environmental Social Governance (ESG).
  • Winning the 2022 Global Trading Challenge is another testament for the strength of the experiential learning approach that we follow at SBS."

Keysight Technologies Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.
  • Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.
  • “Keysight will continue to prioritize transparency in our hiring practices, pay equity, leadership diversity, and employee support.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

MFA Financial, Inc. Included in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which continue to have the highest company representation in the index from 2022.
  • “MFA is proud to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, and we are honored that MFA’s commitment to equality and advancing women in the workplace has, for the fourth consecutive year, been recognized by the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index,” stated Craig L. Knutson, Chief Executive Officer and President of MFA Financial.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.
  • MFA has been recognized as a “Gender Balanced”/“Winning Company” by 50/50 Women on Boards for the last six consecutive years.

EVERTEC Included for the Fifth Year in a Row in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2023

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.

Key Points: 
  • This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.
  • The 2023 GEI reaches globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Luxembourg, Ecuador, and Kuwait for the first time.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

Phreesia Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the Third Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach and activation, is joining 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Key Points: 
  • Phreesia, a leader in patient intake, outreach and activation, is joining 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
  • Phreesia promotes gender equality through initiatives including the Phreesia Women’s Network, an employee resource group with a mission to engage employees of all gender identities across the company.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Included in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.

Key Points: 
  • This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand.
  • Annaly scored at or above the global threshold established by Bloomberg, reflecting substantial disclosure and best-in-class policies.
  • “We are thrilled to be included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year and to be recognized for our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts,” said David Finkelstein, Annaly’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

Assurant Included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Companies are assigned a Bloomberg GEI Score based on the data disclosed for the metrics defined in the GEI framework.

Key Points: 
  • Companies are assigned a Bloomberg GEI Score based on the data disclosed for the metrics defined in the GEI framework.
  • This is the third year Assurant has been included and each year its score has increased.
  • "Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.
  • Those included on this year’s index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies.

 Eversource Recognized Again for Commitment to Gender Equality

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Affirming its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Eversource is once again included in the annual Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which this year recognizes 484 companies from around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing women's equality in the workplace and promoting transparency in gender reporting.

Key Points: 
  • Affirming its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Eversource is once again included in the annual Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which this year recognizes 484 companies from around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing women's equality in the workplace and promoting transparency in gender reporting.
  • This is the fourth time Eversource has been included in the index.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005184/en/
    “Being recognized in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index is a rewarding confirmation of our journey in ensuring our commitment to diversity and inclusion as a core value at Eversource,” said Eversource Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Information Technology Christine Carmody.
  • Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas and supplies water to approximately 4.4 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Horace Mann included in 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced that it is one of 484 companies worldwide named to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which recognizes corporate commitment to gender equality and transparency in gender data reporting.

Key Points: 
  • Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced that it is one of 484 companies worldwide named to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which recognizes corporate commitment to gender equality and transparency in gender data reporting.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005032/en/
    Horace Mann has been named to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
  • Horace Mann has been included in the index since its inception in 2019.
  • “We strive to nurture an inclusive corporate culture where every employee feels heard, respected and appreciated,” said Horace Mann President and CEO Marita Zuraitis.

Improvement in farmer sentiment carries over into 2023

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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The rise in sentiment was primarily attributable to better expectations for the future as the Future Expectations Index improved by 5 points to 127.

Key Points: 
  • The rise in sentiment was primarily attributable to better expectations for the future as the Future Expectations Index improved by 5 points to 127.
  • The Ag Economy Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers' responses to a telephone survey.
  • In January, 22% of respondents said they expect to have a larger 2023 farm operating loan compared to 2022, down from 27% last year.
  • That percentage fell to 20% in 2021, to 13% in 2022, before declining again to just 5% in 2023.