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Confluence former executive joins fintech Premialab

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premialab, the financial data and analytics firm, announced today the appointment of James Carrington as Head of Client Engagement. Mr. Carrington, based in London, will spearhead global client engagement, leveraging over 10 years of experience in driving client engagement gained at Investment Metrics, Style Analytics, and most recently at Confluence, part of the Clearlake Capital Group portfolio. His primary focus will be on enabling faster tailor-made investment analytics delivery and data integration for Premialab's pension funds, foundations, endowments, and insurance clients.

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  • James Carrington, a former executive at Confluence, Investment Metrics, Style Analytics has joined fintech Premialab.
  • LONDON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premialab, the financial data and analytics firm, announced today the appointment of James Carrington as Head of Client Engagement.
  • Adrien Geliot, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Premialab, said, "I am delighted to welcome James to the team.
  • Commenting on his appointment, James Carrington said, "I am delighted to have joined the Premialab team.

CGTN: China's economy shows vitality with innovative growth, booming market

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Provinces have identified specific sectors to anchor new productive forces, including bio-manufacturing, the low-altitude economy, and emerging areas such as quantum technology and life sciences.

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  • Provinces have identified specific sectors to anchor new productive forces, including bio-manufacturing, the low-altitude economy, and emerging areas such as quantum technology and life sciences.
  • Efforts to integrate data with practical applications are also being made to bolster the digital economy.
  • Likewise, several western inland provinces are looking to capitalize on their advantages in computing power to further industry digitization.
  • This trend, coupled with a growing enthusiasm for shopping and leisure activities, indicates a steady recovery in China's consumer market.

CGTN: China's economy shows vitality with innovative growth, booming market

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Provinces have identified specific sectors to anchor new productive forces, including bio-manufacturing, the low-altitude economy, and emerging areas such as quantum technology and life sciences.

Key Points: 
  • Provinces have identified specific sectors to anchor new productive forces, including bio-manufacturing, the low-altitude economy, and emerging areas such as quantum technology and life sciences.
  • Efforts to integrate data with practical applications are also being made to bolster the digital economy.
  • Likewise, several western inland provinces are looking to capitalize on their advantages in computing power to further industry digitization.
  • This trend, coupled with a growing enthusiasm for shopping and leisure activities, indicates a steady recovery in China's consumer market.

Tradeshift Appoints Iain Balchin as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

San Francisco, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradeshift , the B2B e-commerce and fintech platform, today announces that Iain Balchin has joined the company on a permanent basis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • San Francisco, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradeshift , the B2B e-commerce and fintech platform, today announces that Iain Balchin has joined the company on a permanent basis as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Iain brings over 25 years of experience as a senior financial executive across various sectors, including fintech, financial services and wealth management.
  • Iain will also join Tradeshift CEO James Stirk on the company’s board of directors.
  • 'With over a million businesses using Tradeshift for transactions globally, there are substantial opportunities to expand monetisation across the Tradeshift network through embedded financial services and marketplace commerce capabilities.

MIAMI INVESTOR SUMMIT 22/23 FEBRUARY TO CONVENE LEADERS AND INVESTORS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES

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Monday, February 12, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the world experiencing an array of immediate and long-term risks, including geopolitical tension, contested elections, polarised discourse, climate concerns, AI threats and economic headwinds, the FII Institute is convening an international summit to encourage the mobilisation of investment as a force for good.

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  • Leaders from across the world, and across the political spectrum will gather in Miami on 22 and 23 February.
  • Discussions will include the digitisation of every economic sector, investor outlook, climate tech, the new AI ecosystem, innovations for better urban environments, and the forthcoming US elections.
  • FII PRIORITY Summit Miami continues conversations held in Hong Kong and Riyadh in fall (autumn) 2023.
  • Miami has been chosen for its vibrancy, diversity, economic significance, and its role as a vital link between continents, economies, and societies.

MIAMI INVESTOR SUMMIT 22/23 FEBRUARY TO CONVENE LEADERS AND INVESTORS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES

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Monday, February 12, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the world experiencing an array of immediate and long-term risks, including geopolitical tension, contested elections, polarised discourse, climate concerns, AI threats and economic headwinds, the FII Institute is convening an international summit to encourage the mobilisation of investment as a force for good.

Key Points: 
  • Leaders from across the world, and across the political spectrum will gather in Miami on 22 and 23 February.
  • Discussions will include the digitisation of every economic sector, investor outlook, climate tech, the new AI ecosystem, innovations for better urban environments, and the forthcoming US elections.
  • FII PRIORITY Summit Miami continues conversations held in Hong Kong and Riyadh in fall (autumn) 2023.
  • Miami has been chosen for its vibrancy, diversity, economic significance, and its role as a vital link between continents, economies, and societies.

Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business Databook 2024: 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics 2020-2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The "Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Asia Pacific Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories.
  • With over 75 KPIs at the country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of BNPL market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics.
  • Firms are entering into strategic partnerships to launch new products to cater to the growing demand for BNPL products in Asia Pacific.

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund Announces Update to Portfolio Management Team

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Nuveen announces today the upcoming retirement of Jay L. Rosenberg, Head of Public Real Assets and portfolio manager for Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (NYSE: JRI).

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  • Nuveen announces today the upcoming retirement of Jay L. Rosenberg, Head of Public Real Assets and portfolio manager for Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (NYSE: JRI).
  • Benjamin T. Kerl is a portfolio manager on all of the strategies and account managed by the Nuveen Listed Real Assets team.
  • Brenda A. Langenfeld, CFA, is a portfolio manager for Nuveen’s global fixed income team and a member of the preferred securities sector team.
  • She is the lead manager of the Nuveen High Yield Income strategy and a co-manager on the High Yield, Real Asset Income and Credit Income strategies.

TCL Electronics Signs Sustainable-Linked Transaction Agreement with Standard Chartered

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics Holdings Limited ("TCL Electronics" or the "Company", stock code: 01070.HK) is pleased to announce that its offshore subsidiary has signed a sustainable-linked transaction agreement with Standard Chartered.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics Holdings Limited ("TCL Electronics" or the "Company", stock code: 01070.HK) is pleased to announce that its offshore subsidiary has signed a sustainable-linked transaction agreement with Standard Chartered.
  • Standard Chartered bundled various derivatives under TCL Electronics' risk hedging to greatly streamline the transaction process and enhance the scope of the sustainable-linked risk-hedging transactions.
  • Ms. Jean Lu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking of Standard Chartered China, commented, "We are delighted that Standard Chartered and TCL Electronics reached this innovative sustainable-linked transaction.
  • We look forward to seeing Standard Chartered continuing our close collaboration with TCL Electronics, leveraging Standard Chartered's expertise in sustainable finance to support TCL Electronics in achieving its sustainability and carbon neutrality objectives."

The 17th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully concluded today, attracting over 3,600 financial and business elites from more than 50 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations.
  • In just two days, the Forum arranged over 700 one-on-one meetings, successfully connecting investors with project owners and exploring opportunities for industry and investment cooperation.
  • Over the two-day physical event, the AFF brought together more than 140 policymakers, international financial and multilateral organisation representatives, financial institutions and corporate leaders from around the world as speakers.
  • These experiences allowed forum guests to feel at home and appreciate the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong.