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State Street Global Advisors Launches Three SPDR® ETFs to Enhance ESG Portfolio Construction

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

State Street Global Advisors began managing its first ESG portfolio more than 35 years ago and today manages $524 billion in ESG index assets under management.3 As stewards of clients capital, State Street Global Advisors helps investors see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance.

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  • State Street Global Advisors began managing its first ESG portfolio more than 35 years ago and today manages $524 billion in ESG index assets under management.3 As stewards of clients capital, State Street Global Advisors helps investors see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance.
  • SPDR ETFs are sponsored by affiliates of State Street Global Advisors.
  • For more information, visit www.ssga.com/etfs
    For four decades, State Street Global Advisors has served the worlds governments, institutions and financial advisors.
  • Distributor: State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation.

DCP Officially Joins United Nations-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI)

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 30th, 2021, DCPannounced that it has officially signedthe United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), promising to further implement the six Principles for Responsible Investment.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 30th, 2021, DCPannounced that it has officially signedthe United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), promising to further implement the six Principles for Responsible Investment.
  • DCP believes that highly responsible investment behavior will create value, enhance returns, build trust and confidence, and above all, contribute to a more prosperous world through positive commercial and social impact.
  • To fully comply with UNPRI's Principles for Responsible Investment, DCP established an ESG Special Management Committee to drive a complete ESG governance framework, which carefully considers ESG factors into investment decision making.
  • Combining its global investment experience and extensive local network, the DCP team has accumulated deep industry knowledge and strong operational capabilities.

Lithium Royalty Corp and Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. Announce Formation of New Electrification and Decarbonization Strategy

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Royalty Corp "LRC" and Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd., announce the formation of the LRC Electrification & Decarbonization Strategy ("LRC E&D").

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Royalty Corp "LRC" and Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd., announce the formation of the LRC Electrification & Decarbonization Strategy ("LRC E&D").
  • "Electrification of transportation and decarbonization are accelerating and will be the dominant investment themes of the next decade.
  • The LRC Electrification and Decarbonization Strategy will have a broader mandate than Lithium Royalty Corp in that it will invest across the capital structure of critical battery materials companies and related decarbonization investment opportunities.
  • Lithium Royalty Corp is a diversified top-line royalty company of irreplaceable energy transition materials royalties.

DAI Acquires International Asset Management Firm, MicroVest

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DAI announced today that it has acquired MicroVest Capital Management ("MicroVest"), one of the world's leading lenders to responsible finance institutionsan acquisition that will expand the capabilities of DAI's investment management arm, DAI Capital.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DAI announced today that it has acquired MicroVest Capital Management ("MicroVest"), one of the world's leading lenders to responsible finance institutionsan acquisition that will expand the capabilities of DAI's investment management arm, DAI Capital.
  • "Combining with MicroVest adds a rich vein of expertise to DAI's existing asset management team, connects that combined team to a wider network of investors, and provides DAI a platform on which to build a world class, high-impact asset management business."
  • MicroVest, DAI's first acquisition in the asset management space, will enhance DAI Capital's ability to mobilize and deploy private capital in frontier and emerging markets.
  • As part of DAI Capital, MicroVest will retain its management team and continue to benefit from the leadership of MicroVest Founder, Gil Crawford.

Golding Drives Implementation of ESG With Christian Schütz as New Director ESG

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

There he played a leading role in the integration of ESG criteria into the credit analysis process and acquired expertise in the fields of energy and climate risks.

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  • There he played a leading role in the integration of ESG criteria into the credit analysis process and acquired expertise in the fields of energy and climate risks.
  • "We have been deeply engaged with the topics of sustainability and ESG for many years.
  • At the same time Christian Schtz played an active, leading role in driving the group's ESG and sustainability activities.
  • He was largely responsible for defining the strategy to implement ESG criteria within active credit management operations.

DGAP-News: Golding Capital Partners GmbH: Golding drives implementation of ESG with Christian Schütz as new Director ESG

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

Munich, 25 November 2021 - Golding Capital Partners, one of Europe's leading independent asset managers for alternative investments, is taking the next step in the ongoing development of its own ESG structures and expertise.

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  • Munich, 25 November 2021 - Golding Capital Partners, one of Europe's leading independent asset managers for alternative investments, is taking the next step in the ongoing development of its own ESG structures and expertise.
  • As part of our consistent and ongoing work to develop the corresponding structures we have now recruited an experienced expert in the person of Christian Schtz", said Dr Matthias Reicherter, Managing Partner and CIO of Golding Capital Partners.
  • At the same time Christian Schtz played an active, leading role in driving the group's ESG and sustainability activities.
  • Golding Capital Partners GmbH is one of Europe's leading independent asset managers for alternative investments, focusing on the asset classes infrastructure, private debt, private equity and impact.

PAAMC HK Announces Winning in ESG Leading Enterprise Awards 2021

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or "Company"), the offshore asset management arm of the Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An"), is pleased to announce that the Company has been honored with the ESG Leading Enterprise Awards 2021 in the category of "ESG Investing".

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or "Company"), the offshore asset management arm of the Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An"), is pleased to announce that the Company has been honored with the ESG Leading Enterprise Awards 2021 in the category of "ESG Investing".
  • As a pioneer embodying Ping An's ESG strategy in its business activities overseas, PAAMC HK is committed to promote ESG and green investments in China and globally mobilizing capital to reduce carbon footprint.
  • Chi Kit Chai, CIO and Head of Capital Markets of PAAMC HK, commented, "We are very proud to have received this award.
  • To recognize Hong Kong-listed companies and asset management companies with outstanding ESG performance, the Chinese Edition of Bloomberg Businessweek partners with Deloitte in presenting the third year ESG Leading Enterprise Awards.

PAAMC HK Announces Winning in ESG Leading Enterprise Awards 2021

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or "Company"), the offshore asset management arm of the Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An"), is pleased to announce that the Company has been honored with the ESG Leading Enterprise Awards 2021 in the category of "ESG Investing".

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or "Company"), the offshore asset management arm of the Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An"), is pleased to announce that the Company has been honored with the ESG Leading Enterprise Awards 2021 in the category of "ESG Investing".
  • As a pioneer embodying Ping An's ESG strategy in its business activities overseas, PAAMC HK is committed to promote ESG and green investments in China and globally mobilizing capital to reduce carbon footprint.
  • Chi Kit Chai, CIO and Head of Capital Markets of PAAMC HK, commented, "We are very proud to have received this award.
  • To recognize Hong Kong-listed companies and asset management companies with outstanding ESG performance, the Chinese Edition of Bloomberg Businessweek partners with Deloitte in presenting the third year ESG Leading Enterprise Awards.

Noble Hires Denise Kauble as Director of Asset Management and Melissa Blankson as Real Estate Paralegal

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the appointments of Denise Kauble as Director of Asset Management and Melissa Blankson as Real Estate Paralegal.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the appointments of Denise Kauble as Director of Asset Management and Melissa Blankson as Real Estate Paralegal.
  • Ms. Kauble has twenty-two years of hospitality experience and will be responsible for working with third-party management organizations and on-property leadership of Noble-owned assets.
  • Ms. Blankson joins Noble from Cox Enterprises, Inc. She has over sixteen years of legal, risk analysis, and credit underwriting experience in the commercial real estate industry.
  • Founded in 1993, Noble is a minority-owned real estate investment manager with a diverse team specializing in the upscale U.S. lodging sector.

AdvisorShares Announces North Square Investments' Affiliate, CS McKee, as Sub-Advisor to ESG Core Bond ETF (Ticker: MENV) and Ultra-Low Duration Fixed Income ETF (Ticker: HOLD)

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Effective today, both funds will be renamed the AdvisorShares North Square McKee ESG Core Bond ETF and the AdvisorShares North Square McKee Core Reserves ETF .

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  • Effective today, both funds will be renamed the AdvisorShares North Square McKee ESG Core Bond ETF and the AdvisorShares North Square McKee Core Reserves ETF .
  • Aggregate Bond Index, while investing in issuers that meet specific environmental, social, and corporate governance ("ESG") screens.
  • MENV invests in a broad range of U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities, including investment grade corporate debt, mortgage- or asset-backed, and government.
  • You may learn more and register at the AdvisorShares Event Center for upcoming events sessions on different investment strategies including ESG and fixed income investing.