MSCI

Press release: Leonteq becomes market maker at BX Swiss

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
MSCI, Fitch Ratings, Research, SIX Swiss Exchange, BBB

Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions.

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  • Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions.
  • Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.
  • Leonteq AG has a BBB credit rating by Fitch Ratings, was assigned with an AA ESG rating by MSCI and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON).
  • www.leonteq.com
    This press release issued by Leonteq AG (the “Company”) serves for information purposes only and does not constitute research.

EQS-News: “Ready to join?”: Lenzing presents combined annual and sustainability report 2023

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
CDP, Temperature, Certification, Annual report, Climate change, Organization, Science Based Targets initiative, Textile, Lenzing AG, Recycling, MSCI, Green Deal, Diversity, Policy, Science, FEM, GRI, Atmosphere, Sustainability, Renewable energy

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has published a combined annual and sustainability report for the first time, reaffirming the strategic importance of social and environmental responsibility for the company.

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  • Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has published a combined annual and sustainability report for the first time, reaffirming the strategic importance of social and environmental responsibility for the company.
  • “This annual and sustainability report is also an invitation to find answers together.
  • In its sustainability reporting for 2022 and 2023, Lenzing also took into account core elements of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
  • The results for the 2023 financial year were published in a separate press release, which you can read here: https://www.lenzing.com/newsroom/press-releases .

Press release: Leonteq publishes voting results of its Annual General Meeting 2024

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
MSCI, Fitch Ratings, Research, SIX Swiss Exchange, BBB

Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes.

Key Points: 
  • Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes.
  • Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions.
  • Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.
  • www.leonteq.com
    This press release issued by Leonteq AG (the “Company”) serves for information purposes only and does not constitute research.

Muangthai Capital Elevates to World Class Status as Premier Thai Microfinance Institution

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
Momentum, Electricity, DEG, THB, Risk management, Growth, MTC, Fintech, Risk, SMBC, MSCI, Ministry of Finance, Bank, Internet, JICA, Interview, IPO, Computer, Mouth, Paper

BANGKOK, Mar 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Mr. Parithad Petampai, Deputy Managing Director of Muangthai Capital, a leading player in the microfinance sector, recently shared his visionary insights on propelling the company towards global recognition as a world class Thai microfinance institution.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Mar 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Mr. Parithad Petampai, Deputy Managing Director of Muangthai Capital, a leading player in the microfinance sector, recently shared his visionary insights on propelling the company towards global recognition as a world class Thai microfinance institution.
  • The key changes lie in refining processes and structures to foster growth and profitability over immediate gains.
  • Our vision is for Muangthai Capital to be a World Class Microfinance Company.
  • We will continue to focus on core services, being customer and employee centric, with a sustainable focus for Muangthai Capital to be a World Class Thai Microfinance Company.

2023 Sustainability Report Shows How Berry Global is Delivering on its Impact 2025 Strategy

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
Professional Services, Sustainability, Recycling, Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Other Manufacturing, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Manufacturing, Electricity, PCR, Ethics, GHG, MSCI, Science, PP, Wind, Business ethics, Berry Global, Computer security, Targets, Total Recordable Incident Rate, Renewable energy

Global packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) released its 2023 Sustainability Report , providing a clear picture of the company’s progress towards its ambitious environmental sustainability, social impact, and corporate governance commitments.

Key Points: 
  • Global packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) released its 2023 Sustainability Report , providing a clear picture of the company’s progress towards its ambitious environmental sustainability, social impact, and corporate governance commitments.
  • “Through a deep commitment to innovation, customer service, and a people-first culture, our company’s long-term vision is to be the leading source for sustainable packaging,” said Kevin Kwilinski, CEO of Berry Global.
  • In 2023, Berry increased the use of renewable electricity across its business by an impressive 65%, including converting all of its operations in Mexico to wind and solar power.
  • Learn more by downloading Berry’s 2023 Sustainability Report and view snapshots of the company’s sustainability strategy, data, and progress on its corporate website .

Dada Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024
Research, PIN, CSA, Dow Jones, BBB, JDDJ, ESG, MSCI, Acquisition, Investment, Share repurchase, Marketing, Advertising, Cryptocurrency

Operations and support costs were RMB6,530.3 million, compared with RMB5,743.0 million in 2022.

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  • Operations and support costs were RMB6,530.3 million, compared with RMB5,743.0 million in 2022.
  • Selling and marketing expenses were RMB4,474.1 million, compared with RMB4,747.9 million in 2022.
  • In September 2023, the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) gave Dada an ESG score of 37, placing Dada in the top 16% of the industry.
  • A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through April 2, 2024.

AM Best Adds MSCI ESG Scores to Best’s Underwriting Reports and Best’s Loss Control Reports

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星期五, 四月 5, 2024
Finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, GICS, Risk, ESG, MSCI, ALL, Classification, News, Global Industry Classification Standard, Data

AM Best has enhanced Best’s Underwriting Reports and Best’s Loss Control Reports with environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores sourced from MSCI, which identifies the ESG key issues that are most material to an industry.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has enhanced Best’s Underwriting Reports and Best’s Loss Control Reports with environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores sourced from MSCI, which identifies the ESG key issues that are most material to an industry.
  • These scores indicate associated aggregate risk based on the interaction of key ESG issues affecting the core business activities within the report’s industry.
  • MSCI ESG Scores include an:
    ESG Description, which shows the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) classification.
  • For more information about Best’s Underwriting Reports and Best’s Loss Control Reports, please visit our information page .

Confluence Integrates MSCI ESG Research Data Into Its Style Analytics Solution

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024
Technology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Data Analytics, Data Management, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Asset Management, Other Professional Services, Research, Style, ESG, MSCI, Confluence (company), United Nations, Confluence, Data analysis

Confluence Technologies, Inc. (“Confluence”), a global technology solutions provider for regulatory and investor communications for the investment management industry, announced today it is integrating comprehensive MSCI ESG Research data into its leading factor investing analytics solution, Style Analytics.

Key Points: 
  • Confluence Technologies, Inc. (“Confluence”), a global technology solutions provider for regulatory and investor communications for the investment management industry, announced today it is integrating comprehensive MSCI ESG Research data into its leading factor investing analytics solution, Style Analytics.
  • “Style Analytics’ integration of MSCI’s comprehensive ESG data marks a significant step to help our clients make informed investment decisions and achieve sustainable growth.”
    The overlay of MSCI ESG Research data into Style Analytics allows for drill-down capabilities, fund-of-funds capabilities for United Nations SDGs, and analytics, alongside factor analysis on a simple, intuitive user interface.
  • Style Analytics’ MSCI drill-down module comes at a time of growing interest in sustainability and ESG investing and the resultant need for ESG data and technology.
  • To learn more about Style Analytics’ module featuring MSCI ESG Research data, including the onboarding process, initial consultation, platform demonstration, data integration, and training, please contact Confluence by visiting our website at confluence.com/StyleMSCI .

Pacer ETFs Expands Cash Cows Series with Launch of Developed Markets Growth Leaders ETF

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
Banking, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Partnership, Name, MSCI, Pacer, Cash

Pacer ETFs (“Pacer”), an ETF issuer focused on strategy-driven, rules-based ETFs, announces today the launch of the Pacer Developed Markets Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (NYSE: EAFG).

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  • Pacer ETFs (“Pacer”), an ETF issuer focused on strategy-driven, rules-based ETFs, announces today the launch of the Pacer Developed Markets Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (NYSE: EAFG).
  • The fund joins the firm’s successful Cash Cows fund family, a series of ETFs centered around free cash flow focused strategies.
  • EAFG’s strategy tracks the Pacer Developed Markets Cash Cows Growth Leaders Index, pulling the top 100 international large- and mid-cap securities in developed markets with above-average free cash flow margin from the MSCI EAFE Index.
  • “As markets have been impacted by elevated interest rates and geopolitical tensions, investors’ attention has shifted towards resilient strategies like the high free cash flow approach of our Cash Cows funds,” says Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETF Distributors.

Chirantan “CJ” Desai Appointed to MSCI Inc. Board of Directors

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024
Professional Services, Data Analytics, Technology, Software, Finance, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Information management, ServiceNow, Computer science, MSCI, Mobile security, Oracle Corporation, AI, University, CJ, MBA, Strategy, Committee on Finance, Gen Digital, EMC, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Engineering, Management

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that Chirantan “CJ” Desai, the President and Chief Operating Officer of ServiceNow, Inc. (“ServiceNow”), has been appointed to serve as an independent director on MSCI’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective today.

Key Points: 
  • MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that Chirantan “CJ” Desai, the President and Chief Operating Officer of ServiceNow, Inc. (“ServiceNow”), has been appointed to serve as an independent director on MSCI’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective today.
  • Mr. Desai will serve as a member of the Strategy and Finance Committee of the Board.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Desai, the Board will be comprised of 13 directors.
  • Mr. Desai has a Master’s degree in Computer Science and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.