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Aviva Announces Enhancements To ESG Profiling Tool

Date 05/07/2022

• Client report now available to support ESG discussions and decision-making
• Profiling against nine ESG Preferences now available
• ESG Profiler underpinning Aviva and FNZ joint ambitions in sustainable investing

ETF Securities Launches ETF Tracking AUD Hedged Version Of Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index

Date 05/07/2022

With the volatile times faced by investors in the stock markets, one option has been catching their attention. High yield corporate bonds have also entered a consolidation period and might provide investors with an opportunity for recovery and portfolio diversification. These are tradeable debt securities issued by companies with sub-investment grade credit ratings, which, on one hand, offer higher risk, but on the other hand provide the possibility of higher income than investment-grade bonds. Within this scenario, Solactive is pleased to announce that ETF Securities launched an ETF tracking the Australian dollar hedged version of the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index, continuing its partnership with the German index provider. ETFS USD High Yield Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ticker: USHY) was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on 5 July.

Tehran Stock Exchange Proposing Capital Raise

Date 05/07/2022

Considering Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) directive in determining the minimum desirable capital of exchanges, a proposal of capital raising from IRR 14,000 billion to IRR 18,200 billion supplied by the retained earnings and other reserves was offered to TSE's extraordinary general meeting which is planned to be held later in July 2022.

The Council Of Experts Concerning The Follow-Up Of Japan’s Stewardship Code And Japan’s Corporate Governance Code

Date 05/07/2022

• List of members of the Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan’s Stewardship Code and Japan’s Corporate Governance Code (PDF:61KB)
• Establishment of “Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-up of Japan’s Stewardship Code and Japan’s Corporate Governance Code”
• Procedures to Run the "Council of Experts Concerning the Follow-Up of Japan's Stewardship Code and Japan's Corporate Governance Code"(PDF:85KB)

• Japan’s Stewardship Code
• The Council of Experts Concerning the Corporate Governance Code

RBD Palm Olein Options Are Functioning Effectively Since Its Debut On Dalian Commodity Exchange One Year Ago

Date 05/07/2022

Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) launched RBD palm olein options on June 18, 2021, making it China’s first option contract opened up to overseas traders. One year later, the RBD palm olein options market has seen smooth operation and recorded ever-growing trading volume. The options are functioning effectively.  

Saxo Q3 Outlook: The Runaway Train

Date 05/07/2022

Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has today published its Q3 2022 Quarterly Outlook for global markets, including trading ideas covering equities, FX, currencies, commodities and bonds, as well as a range of central macro themes impacting client portfolios.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Adds To Consultant Relations Team In UK

Date 05/07/2022

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces two appointments within its Consultant Relations team.  Simon Mooney joined as Head of Consultant Relations, UK on 20 June and Catherine Gill joined as Senior Consultant Relations Manager on 4 July.  Both are London-based.

Nasdaq Helsinki Welcomes Nordic Lights Group To Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland

Date 05/07/2022

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in Nordic Lights Group shares (short name: NORDLIG) commence today on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. The company belongs to Industrials sector. Asuntosalkku the 51st company to be admitted to trading on Nasdaq’s Nordic markets* in 2022 and it represents the ninth listing on Nasdaq Helsinki in 2022.

Change In The Executive Board Of SIX

Date 05/07/2022

Marco Menotti has decided to leave SIX at the end of July 2022 and devote himself to his own projects. He joined SIX in 2018, where he set up and managed the new Banking Services area following the sale of the merchant acquiring and international cards processing business to Worldline. Dieter Goerdten, currently Head Products & Services at Banking Services, will succeed Marco Menotti as Head of the Business Unit Banking Services and will become a member of the SIX Executive Board.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Virtual Meeting With Vice Premier Of The People’s Republic Of China (PRC) Liu He

Date 05/07/2022

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today held a virtual meeting with Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Liu He as part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication.  During the candid and substantive conversation, they discussed macroeconomic and financial developments in the United States and China, the global economic outlook amid rising commodity prices and food security challenges.  Secretary Yellen frankly raised issues of concern including the impact of the Russia’s war against Ukraine on the global economy and unfair, non-market PRC economic practices.  Secretary Yellen noted that she looks forward to future discussion with Vice Premier Liu.