Financial Conduct Authority

HSBC Continental Europe: Stabilisation Notice

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction

Key Points: 
  • This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction
    This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.
  • RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom.
  • Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply.
  • For further information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.rns.com .

HSBC Continental Europe: Pre Stabilisation Notice

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

However, there is no assurance that the Stabilisation Manager(s) will take any stabilisation action and any stabilisation action, if begun, may be ended at any time.

Key Points: 
  • However, there is no assurance that the Stabilisation Manager(s) will take any stabilisation action and any stabilisation action, if begun, may be ended at any time.
  • Any stabilisation action or over-allotment shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.
  • This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States.
  • RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom.

OKYO Pharma Limited ("OKYO" or the "Company") - OKYO publicly files a registration statement with the SEC

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

All ADSs to be sold in the Offering will be offered by OKYO.

Key Points: 
  • All ADSs to be sold in the Offering will be offered by OKYO.
  • The number of ADSs to be offered and the price range for the Offering have not yet been determined.
  • A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective.
  • These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy these securities be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.

Cowen Digital Continues International Expansion with Appointment of Taylor Cable as Managing Director, Cowen Digital Europe

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cowen Digital LLC, the digital asset division of Cowen Inc., has announced the appointment of Taylor Cable as Managing Director, Cowen Digital Europe.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cowen Digital LLC, the digital asset division of Cowen Inc., has announced the appointment of Taylor Cable as Managing Director, Cowen Digital Europe.
  • Drew Forman, Head of Cowen Digital, commented: “As Cowen Digital continues to grow, we are thrilled to have an executive of Taylor Cable’s calibre to head up our expansion into Europe and Asia.
  • Cowen Digital, the digital asset division of Cowen Inc., brings Cowen’s proven expertise in traditional finance to the digital ecosystem.
  • Cowen Digital Europe is a trading name of Cowen Execution Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

Pan American Energy Engages Ocean Wall Limited to Act as Strategic and Corporate Advisor

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (the “Company” or “Pan American”) (CSE: PNRG) (OTC PINK: PAANF) (FRA: SS6) is pleased to announce that it has retained Ocean Wall Limited (“OWL”) to provide global capital introduction and general corporate, business and strategic advisory services.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (the “Company” or “Pan American”) (CSE: PNRG) (OTC PINK: PAANF) (FRA: SS6) is pleased to announce that it has retained Ocean Wall Limited (“OWL”) to provide global capital introduction and general corporate, business and strategic advisory services.
  • We are confident our North American lithium focus and asset base will resonate well with Ocean Wall’s investors.
  • Ocean Wall Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
  • About Pan American Energy Corp.
    Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG) (OTC PINK: PAANF) (FSE: SS6) is an exploration stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties containing battery metals in North America.

Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) (Turquoise Hill) for a consideration of approximately $3.1 billion1, simplifying its ownership of the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, significantly strengthening Rio Tintos copper portfolio, and demonstrating its long-term commitment to the project and Mongolia.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) (Turquoise Hill) for a consideration of approximately $3.1 billion1, simplifying its ownership of the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, significantly strengthening Rio Tintos copper portfolio, and demonstrating its long-term commitment to the project and Mongolia.
  • Rio Tinto now holds a 66% direct interest in the Oyu Tolgoi project with the remaining 34% owned by the Government of Mongolia through Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi.
  • Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said Oyu Tolgoi is an outstanding asset with incredible people that will deliver significant long-term value for Rio Tinto and Mongolia.
  • Turquoise Hill has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill shares will cease trading.

First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund Issues Notice Regarding December 2022 Distribution

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 15, 2022

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.

Key Points: 
  • The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • The hostilities and sanctions resulting from those hostilities could have a significant impact on certain fund investments as well as fund performance.

Harris Williams Advises Utegration on its Pending Sale to Cognizant

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is advising Utegration, a portfolio company of RLH Equity Partners (RLH), on its pending sale to Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH).

Key Points: 
  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is advising Utegration, a portfolio company of RLH Equity Partners (RLH), on its pending sale to Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH).
  • Over the past few years, Utegration CEO Bart Thielbar and his team have made deliberate investments in these areas, said Priyanka Naithani, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • We are excited to watch Utegration and Cognizants partnership grow in the coming years, said Anthony Basmajian, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Rio Tinto acquisition of Turquoise Hill receives shareholder support

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Rio Tinto has received the required support from Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) (Turquoise Hill) shareholders for its proposed acquisition of the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding shares of Turquoise Hill that it does not currently own.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto has received the required support from Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd (TSX: TRQ) (NYSE: TRQ) (Turquoise Hill) shareholders for its proposed acquisition of the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding shares of Turquoise Hill that it does not currently own.
  • Completion of the acquisition is expected in the days following court approval, after customary closing procedures.
  • Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive Bold Baatar said: We welcome the support from minority shareholders, which is a key milestone in our acquisition of TRQ.
  • The person responsible for arranging and authorising the release of this announcement on behalf of Rio Tinto is Steve Allen, Group Company Secretary.

Five businesses fined a total of £435,000 for making nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls

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Friday, December 16, 2022

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has fined five companies a total of 435,000 for making nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls to people registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).

Key Points: 
  • The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has fined five companies a total of 435,000 for making nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls to people registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
  • The companies collectively made nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls, some of which appeared to be directed at elderly vulnerable people who had taken action to block the calls by registering with the TPS.
  • During the calls, there is evidence that some of the companies used apparent pressure tactics with a view to obtaining payment details from people.
  • Andy Curry, Head of ICO Investigations said:
    We are here to support legitimate companies who want to comply with the law.
  • Earlier this week, we released updated direct marketing guidance to help those very businesses.
  • Allapplianceservices UK Ltd (AUKL), based in Brighton, made 99,313 unsolicited direct marketing calls to people registered with the TPS between 1 January 2021 and 28 June 2021.
  • Both companies have the same Director, with phone lines rented by one company used by both businesses to make calls.
  • To help you, your friends and relatives stop unlawful marketing calls you can:
    - Register landlines and mobile numbers with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) free of charge.
  • The TPS is a register used by legitimate marketing companies to identify people who have said they dont want to receive marketing calls.
  • So, hang up and report any nuisance calls you receive to the ICO using our online nuisance calls reporting tool.
  • Every complaint counts, with the ICO issuing over 2 million in penalties against rogue companies responsible for nuisance calls, texts and emails in 2022.