International Access 2.3

Information commissioners and ombudsmen recognise importance of the online space in accessing information

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The 2023 UNESCO theme for the day is ‘the importance of the online space for access to information’.

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  • The 2023 UNESCO theme for the day is ‘the importance of the online space for access to information’.
  • Information commissioners and ombudsmen across Australia recognise that the online space plays a pivotal role in empowering citizens by providing easy and convenient access to a vast array of government information.
  • This IAID, information commissioners and ombudsmen urge all agencies to consider their approach to the online space and implement strategies and practices to further improve digital access and support citizens’ right to access information.
  • Co-signed by
    Angelene Falk, Australian Information Commissioner
    Toni Pirani, Acting Australian Freedom of Information Commissioner
    Iain Anderson, Ombudsman, Australian Capital Territory
    Rachel Dixon, Acting Information Commissioner, Victoria
    Richard Connock, Ombudsman, Tasmania
    Catherine Fletcher, Information Commissioner, Western Australia
    Wayne Lines, Ombudsman, South Australia
    Stephanie Winson, Acting Information Commissioner, Queensland
    Peter Shoyer, Information Commissioner, Northern Territory
    Elizabeth Tydd, Information Commissioner, New South Wales

Hannover Messe 2023 Brings a Positive Impact to Indonesia

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Hanover, Germany, May 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) held a closing press conference at the Industrial Transformation Conference Stage, Hannover Messe Fairgrounds, following the closing of Hannover Messe 2023 on Friday (21/04).

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  • Hanover, Germany, May 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) held a closing press conference at the Industrial Transformation Conference Stage, Hannover Messe Fairgrounds, following the closing of Hannover Messe 2023 on Friday (21/04).
  • Eko SA Cahyanto said that as a partner country, Indonesia was pleased to be part of the world's largest industrial exhibition, and this had a positive impact on Indonesia.
  • Visitors to the exhibition had reacted positively to the Indonesia program as Hannover Messe 2023 Partner Country.
  • Furthermore, the Indonesia Pavilion at the Hannover Messe Fairgrounds had attracted around 75% of the large number of overall visitors to this years Messe.

Hannover Messe 2023: Indonesian Businesses Open Opportunities for Development of Industrial Waste Treatment Technology and Circular Economy

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

Hannover Messe 2023: The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI), a co-exhibitor, with MARS-ENVOTEC (SG/DE) agreeing to support the circular economy by developing industrial technology for the recycling process.

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  • Hannover Messe 2023: The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI), a co-exhibitor, with MARS-ENVOTEC (SG/DE) agreeing to support the circular economy by developing industrial technology for the recycling process.
  • MARS-ENVOTEC will also join Ministry of Industry's PIDI 4.0 (Center for Digital Industry 4.0) as an expert on renewable energy and waste management.
  • Hannover Messe 2023 is intended to foster breakthrough in the form of digital transformation and climate-neutrality with the participation of company representatives from the sustainable technology sector.
  • In a business meeting, Monday (17/4) Hannover time, MARS-ENVOTEC agreed to support the circular economy industry by developing technology and knowledge related to the recycling process.

Global X ETFs Announces the Release of its Second Annual 'Charting Disruption' Thematic Outlook for 2023 and Beyond

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Pedro Palandrani, Director of Research at Global X, commented: "I am incredibly proud to share Charting Disruption 2023 with the world.

Key Points: 
  • Pedro Palandrani, Director of Research at Global X, commented: "I am incredibly proud to share Charting Disruption 2023 with the world.
  • We promised something better, bigger, and stronger than last year, and I believe we have far exceeded our own expectations.
  • Charting Disruption 2023 consists of seventeen chapters, including insightful data sets and analyses, accompanied by bold predictions and forecasts.
  • Throughout Charting Disruption 2023, Global X leveraged its contributors' expertise and rigorous research to best anticipate the changes and critical developments that may lay ahead.

Global X Expands its Income Product Lineup with Launch of Sector Covered Call ETFs

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Covered call strategies can play an important role in the modern investor's portfolio, offering a diversified potential source of income while mitigating downside risks.

Key Points: 
  • Covered call strategies can play an important role in the modern investor's portfolio, offering a diversified potential source of income while mitigating downside risks.
  • But the availability of ETFs that incorporate covered call strategies can help investors efficiently add these strategies to their portfolios.
  • "Covered Call & Growth Strategies can help investors to navigate choppy and sideways markets while still allowing them to capture upside," said Rohan Reddy, Director of Research at Global X ETFs.
  • "I'm thrilled that Global X is launching these three covered call strategies covering key sectors, delivering on our mission to provide investors with intelligent and unexplored solutions."

Global X ETFs Announces Eight ETF Reverse Stock Splits

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Friday, November 18, 2022

As a result of the reverse stock split, a shareholder of the Fund's shares could potentially hold fractional shares.

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  • As a result of the reverse stock split, a shareholder of the Fund's shares could potentially hold fractional shares.
  • In this case, the Fund will redeem the cash value (at NAV) of any fractional shares resulting from the reverse split.
  • Global X ETFs was founded in 2008.
  • Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services, with more than $545 billion in assets under management worldwide.ii Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over $80bn in assets under management.iii

Information access commissioners and ombudsmen make recommendations to support Open by Design Principles

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Information access commissioners and ombudsmen make recommendations to support Open by Design Principles

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  • Information access commissioners and ombudsmen make recommendations to support Open by Design Principles
    Australian information access commissioners and ombudsmen today published an authoritative statement to promote the proactive release of information.
  • The Open by Design Principles have been released ahead of International Access to Information Day on 28 September, and should be used by government agencies to encourage and authorise the proactive release of information and promote open government.
  • The Open by Design Principles have been informed by citizen surveys that identified information that is important to citizens.
  • In the lead up to International Access to Information Day, Australian commissioners and ombudsmen have also released a new consumer video resource to raise awareness of information access rights.

International Access to Information Day 2021

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Monday, October 31, 2022

International Access to Information Day 2021

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  • International Access to Information Day 2021
    The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is calling for an open-by-design approach to managing government-held information as it marks International Access to Information Day on 28 September.
  • This International Access to Information Day we are highlighting the need to consider access to information from the outset when developing public policy and projects and delivering services.
  • The OAIC joins UNESCO, Australian and international regulators, and other stakeholders in acknowledging the international day, which reinforces the importance of information access to accountability and public participation.
  • During an information session for the OAICs Information Contact Officers Network today, Commissioner Falk also detailed new Open by Design Principles released by Australian information access commissioners and ombudsmen.

Information commissioners and ombudsmen hail importance of enabling digital access

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Information commissioners and ombudsmen hail importance of enabling digital access

Key Points: 
  • Information commissioners and ombudsmen hail importance of enabling digital access
    Australian and New Zealand information commissioners and ombudsmen today highlight the importance of government agencies developing robust digital systems that strengthen the communitys access to information.
  • To mark International Access to Information Day (IAID, also known as IAI Day), celebrated annually on 28 September, we join in our commitment to promote and uphold the fundamental right of the community to access government information.
  • IAID recognises the communitys right to access government-held information and its role in helping everyone participate in our democracy.
  • Information commissioners and ombudsmen recognise that the government information landscape is changing rapidly and that making government-held information available to all Australians is essential to building trust in the community.

Global X Offers Equity Thematic Disruptors ETF Model Portfolio Through LPL Financial

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced that the firm will be offering its Equity Thematic Disruptors ETF Model Portfolio through LPL Financial's Model Wealth Portfolios (MWP) platform.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced that the firm will be offering its Equity Thematic Disruptors ETF Model Portfolio through LPL Financial's Model Wealth Portfolios (MWP) platform.
  • Global X's ETF model portfolios provide advisors with insight into the vast landscape of ETFs to achieve specific outcomes or risk targets for their clients.
  • The Equity Thematic Disruptors ETF Model Portfolio targets structural and long-term trends that transcend traditional sector investing and provides investors with access to potential growth opportunities.
  • "Global X's Equity Thematic Disruptors ETF Model Portfolio is a clear representation of our firm's commitment to providing investors with intelligent and unexplored solutions, and today's announcement helps us to deliver on that commitment," said Jon Maier, Chief Investment Officer.