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Qivalio joins forces with Axesor Rating, Spain's no. 1 independent credit rating agency, to become the European alternative in ESG and credit ratings; The new Group's activities will be brought together under the brand "EthiFinance"

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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PARIS, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qivalio, the French rating agency, has announced today its acquisition of Axesor Rating, the leading Spanish rating agency.

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  • PARIS, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Qivalio, the French rating agency, has announced today its acquisition of Axesor Rating, the leading Spanish rating agency.
  • This acquisition marks the birth of a European player in independent credit and ESG ratings: EthiFinance.
  • The acquisition of Axesor Rating, the first independent Spanish rating agency, stems from Qivalio's desire to develop its operations in Europe.
  • Axesor Rating is registered with ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, which allows the issuance of ratings throughout the European Union.

Esker Recognized by EcoVadis and Gaïa Index for Its CSR Leadership

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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The Gaa Index and EcoVadis awards round out this years CSR efforts at Esker.

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  • The Gaa Index and EcoVadis awards round out this years CSR efforts at Esker.
  • The Platinum Medal is the highest distinction awarded by EcoVadis for efforts in environment, social, human rights and responsible purchasing.
  • EthiFinances Gaa Index for ESG performance of European SMEs and SMIs rated Esker with an overall sixth-place score of 76/100.
  • Esker and the Esker logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Esker S.A. the U.S. and other countries.

Gaïa Rating - New Award for ESI Group's ESG Commitment

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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While reducing the stress and pressure caused by overloaded agendas, this format increases the concentration and productivity of teams.

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  • While reducing the stress and pressure caused by overloaded agendas, this format increases the concentration and productivity of teams.
  • In 2021, ESI succeeded in optimizing its ESG commitment on all areas.
  • Since 2009, Gaa Research has been conducting an annual data collection campaign covering most of the SMEs listed in France.
  • Qivalio serves a portfolio of leading international clients under Spread Research (independent credit research), Qivalio Ratings (financial rating agency), Qivalio Analytics (risk modelling) and EthiFinance (extra-financial rating and advisory agency) brands.

First European Integrated Rating Agency Accelerates Its Development

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Two years after announcing its creation with the support of several French institutional investors, the agency resulting from the combination of Spread Research and EthiFinance has taken another important step in its development as the leading European agency for integrated financial and sustainability analysis.

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  • Two years after announcing its creation with the support of several French institutional investors, the agency resulting from the combination of Spread Research and EthiFinance has taken another important step in its development as the leading European agency for integrated financial and sustainability analysis.
  • In March 2017, Spread Research, a French credit rating agency registered with ESMA, and EthiFinance, a sustainability rating agency behind Gaa Rating, came together to create the first integrated European financial and sustainability agency.
  • Based in Paris, Lyon and London, the new agency now has 40 employees and monitors more than 1,000 European companies.
  • This strong development is the result of growing demand for issuers rating and subscriptions dedicated to European investors.