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Versus Capital Welcomes Robert Becker as Chief Investment Strategist

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Versus Capital Advisors (NASDAQ: VCRRX), a leading manager of investment strategies focused on real assets, today announced that Robert Becker has joined the firm as Chief Investment Strategist.

Key Points: 
  • Versus Capital Advisors (NASDAQ: VCRRX), a leading manager of investment strategies focused on real assets, today announced that Robert Becker has joined the firm as Chief Investment Strategist.
  • Versus Capital continues to invest heavily in its investment team, almost doubling its number of investment professionals in the past year.
  • “We are excited to welcome Bob to the team,” said Mark Quam, Chief Executive Officer of Versus Capital.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the talented and innovative team at Versus Capital,” said Robert Becker.

Cohen & Steers announces the Future of Energy Strategy

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Knowledge, Energy, Growth, CNS, Cohen & Steers, Investment, Fund, Government, Cohen, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today the launch of the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Strategy, focused on providing a dynamic allocation to both traditional and alternative energy.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today the launch of the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Strategy, focused on providing a dynamic allocation to both traditional and alternative energy.
  • As a result, the Cohen & Steers MLP & Energy Opportunity Fund (NYSE: MLOIX) has transitioned to the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund (the "Fund"), which will invest in listed traditional and alternative energy companies across the energy spectrum.
  • The Cohen & Steers Future of Energy strategy represents the evolution of the energy sector and the roles that both traditional and alternative energy must play in satisfying growing demand.
  • To learn more about the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund, please visit the Fund page on our website: cohenandsteers.com/futureofenergy .

Cohen & Steers U.S. Real Estate Funds Receive LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Real estate, Cohen & Steers, CNS, Fed, Cohen, Property management

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today that the Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund ( CSDIX ) and the Cohen & Steers Institutional Realty Shares ( CSRIX ) have received 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for their strong risk-adjusted performance for the 10-year and 5-year periods, respectively, ended November 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today that the Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund ( CSDIX ) and the Cohen & Steers Institutional Realty Shares ( CSRIX ) have received 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for their strong risk-adjusted performance for the 10-year and 5-year periods, respectively, ended November 30, 2023.
  • Jason Yablon, Head of Listed Real Estate, said:
    "We are honored to be recognized by the LSEG Lipper Awards for our listed real estate performance.
  • In 2024, the Real Estate category for the 10-year period included 136 share classes, while the Real Estate category for the 5-year period included 189 share classes.
  • These include the firm's flagship real estate funds, Cohen & Steers Realty Shares (A: CSJAX; I: CSJIX) and Cohen & Steers Institutional Realty Shares (CSRIX), which invest primarily in high-quality, large- and mid-cap real estate companies.

Cohen & Company Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN), a financial services firm specializing in an expanding range of capital markets and asset management services, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Revenues were $34.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $17.1 million for the prior quarter and $12.5 million for the prior year quarter.
  • Net trading revenue was $7.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, up $0.3 million from the prior quarter and down $1.8 million from the prior year quarter.
  • Interest expense during the three months ended December 31, 2023 was comparable to the prior quarter and increased $0.4 million from the prior year quarter.
  • Investors can find contact information at the bottom of this release should they have any questions about the fourth quarter and full year results or the Company.

Northwell Health Researcher Shows Vitamin D Could Improve Insulin-producing Cells in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Children, Diabetes, Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Research, Fitness & Nutrition, Consumer, Science, Teens, Parenting, Paper, Ergocalciferol, Multimedia, Medical research, Vitamin D, MBA, American Medical Association, Cell, Northwell Health, Cohen, Endocrinology, Patient, Journal, Pancreas, Insulin, Disease, Pediatrics, JAMA, C-peptide, Credit, Dietary supplement

To help children and young people navigate type 1 diabetes, new research from Cohen Children’s Medical Center and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health shows that taking vitamin D could help improve the function of insulin-producing cells.

Key Points: 
  • To help children and young people navigate type 1 diabetes, new research from Cohen Children’s Medical Center and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health shows that taking vitamin D could help improve the function of insulin-producing cells.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305266724/en/
    Dr. Benjamin Nwosu’s study shows that vitamin D could be an easier and more affordable option to help adolescents living with type 1 diabetes.
  • The research showed that by taking high-dose vitamin D, patients saw improvement in the function of insulin-producing cells which could extend the “honeymoon phase” of type 1 diabetes.
  • This research shows that by adding vitamin D, which is inexpensive and easy to obtain, one can make this phase of diabetes last longer.

President Bill Clinton, White House’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention Join Northwell Health’s Fifth Annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213071390/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213071390/en/
    Michael Dowling, Northwell Health’s president and CEO delivers remarks during a previous Gun Violence Prevention Forum.
  • (Credit: Northwell Health)
    The Forum will be hosted by Michael Dowling , president and CEO of Northwell, and feature a half-day program of panel conversations, one-on-one discussions and special breakout working sessions.
  • Bill Clinton, founder and board chair of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will join the Forum for a special keynote address.
  • For more information about this year’s Gun Violence Prevention Forum program and speakers and to register your virtual attendance, please visit www.PreventGunViolence.com .

Cohen & Company Welcomes Tax Partner Rob Meiner

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Company is pleased to announce Rob Meiner, CPA, MST, has joined the firm's growing Registered Funds Group as a Tax Partner residing in the New York City office.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Company is pleased to announce Rob Meiner, CPA, MST, has joined the firm's growing Registered Funds Group as a Tax Partner residing in the New York City office.
  • With over 30 years of asset management tax experience, including serving as head of the registered funds tax practice at a Big 4 firm, Meiner is an industry leader in the Registered Investment Companies (RICs) and financial product taxation space.
  • He also has significant experience providing tax outsourcing services, and has been a leader in developing and implementing enhanced fund tax operating models.
  • "We are excited to welcome Rob to our team," says Brett Eichenberger, Market Leader, Registered Funds at Cohen & Company.

Greystone Names Leena Amin Senior Managing Director, Structured Finance

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Leena Amin has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director, Structured Finance.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that Leena Amin has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director, Structured Finance.
  • Based in Virginia, Ms. Amin reports to Executive Managing Director Debby Jenkins, who joined Greystone in 2023.
  • Prior to joining Greystone, Ms. Amin spent a decade at Freddie Mac where she, amongst other things, led the Multifamily Structured Transactions team.
  • “Leena’s deep expertise in structured deal dynamics and capital markets will be integral as we build out Greystone’s structured finance and capital markets offerings,” said Ms. Jenkins.

J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC Hires George Holstead to Expand Middle Markets Group

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Monday, January 22, 2024
JVB, Cohen, Security (finance)

Financial Group, LLC (“JVB”), an indirect, controlled subsidiary of Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN), a financial services firm specializing in an expanding range of capital markets and asset management services, announced that George Holstead has joined as Managing Director and Head of the Middle Markets Group in JVB’s Boca Raton office.

Key Points: 
  • Financial Group, LLC (“JVB”), an indirect, controlled subsidiary of Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN), a financial services firm specializing in an expanding range of capital markets and asset management services, announced that George Holstead has joined as Managing Director and Head of the Middle Markets Group in JVB’s Boca Raton office.
  • Holstead will lead the expansion of JVB’s Middle Market division.
  • “I am excited to join the talented JVB team and deliver unparalleled solutions and trusted advice to clients,” said Holstead.
  • “I believe my skills and experience in fixed income markets and trading will be valuable to the team as we expand the Middle Market division and accelerate JVB’s mission to be the premier distribution platform.

Cohen & Steers Announces Retirement of William Scapell, Head of Fixed Income and Preferred Securities, Effective August 1, 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today that William Scapell, Head of Fixed Income and Preferred Securities, will retire from the firm and investment management on August 1, 2024 after more than 20 years of service at Cohen & Steers and 30 years in finance, including his work at Merrill Lynch and with the Federal Reserve. Elaine Zaharis-Nikas, who currently serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager, will succeed William Scapell and will be promoted to Head of Fixed Income and Preferred Securities, effective April 1, 2024. Mr. Scapell will remain a Senior Portfolio Manager on preferred securities strategies and funds until his retirement.

Key Points: 
  • Elaine Zaharis-Nikas, who currently serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager, will succeed William Scapell and will be promoted to Head of Fixed Income and Preferred Securities, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Scapell will remain a Senior Portfolio Manager on preferred securities strategies and funds until his retirement.
  • Ms. Zaharis-Nikas joined Cohen & Steers in 2003 as part of the launch of the Fixed Income and Preferred Securities business with Mr. Scapell.
  • As Head of Fixed Income and Preferred Securities, Ms. Zaharis-Nikas will lead the firm's fixed income and preferred securities investments and teams globally.