Financial Services

PSP Investments' 2023 Sustainable Investment Report outlines progress on top sustainability priorities

Highlights: * Achieved target to increase investments in transition assets to $7.5 billion ahead of 2026 schedule. * Reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG data for assets in-scope climbed from 47% in fiscal year 2022 to approximatively 54% in fiscal year 2023. * Further embedded our understandin...

2023-09-14 23:55 2240

Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP holding in NewMed Energy

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As of 14th September 2023, funds managed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP hold the following position in NewMed Energy. Name of Organisation Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP Date of Disclosure 14th September 2023 Name of Security NewMed E...

2023-09-14 23:22 1707

'A passion to be your best' - OANDA announces its first brand ambassador, Robert Lewandowski

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OANDA, a global leader in online multi-asset trading services, currency data and analytics, has announced the appointment ofRobert Lewandowski as its global brand ambassador. Football...

2023-09-14 22:09 2517

Hainan launches RMB 5 billion offshore bonds in Hong Kong

HAIKOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC): China's southernmost province Hainan issued offshore bonds (also known as Dim Sum Bonds) worth5 billion yuan (US$686 million) in the Hong Kong SAR on September 13, which are listed on the Hong K...

2023-09-14 22:08 2472

Farmmi Receives Multiple High-Volume Orders from Long Term Customer Exporting to Lebanon

LISHUI, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. ("Farmmi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FAMI), an agriculture products supplier inChina, announced today the Company received multiple high-volume orders from a long-term customer for shipment toLebanon. The repeat orders are for the Company...

2023-09-14 20:30 4107

Six world-class players confirmed for Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong, China Tennis Association ("HKCTA") today announced that two-time Australian Open singles champion and former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka, 2023 Roland Garros singles semi-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia, 2021 US Open singles finalist Leylah Fernand...

2023-09-14 20:22 2068

The 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou Award Released

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 14th, the 15 Shortlisted Cities of the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) were officially released: Antalya, Türkiye; Bogotá, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; Gwangju, Korea; Halandri, Greece; Iz...

2023-09-14 19:41 2128

New Study Reveals Banks Struggle to Achieve Priorities, Meet Customer Expectations Hampered by Technology Modernization Challenges and Lack of Industry Standards

* New global study reflects responses from over 1,000 senior banking leaders and more than 12,000 consumers regarding their priorities and identifies significant disconnects * 70% of banking executives indicate that embedded finance is either core or complementary to their business strategy, ...

2023-09-14 18:00 4250

Foundry Mixer Healthcare, Indonesian Minister of Health Budi G. Sadikin: "Together We Leapfrog Indonesia's Healthcare Transformation"

Indonesian Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, emphasized that investing in the Health Technology and Biotechnology sector serves not only business prospects but also strengthens Indonesia's health resilience and adds value to healthcare. JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F...

2023-09-14 17:47 1620

Futu's Wealth Management AUM Surpasses HKD50 billion with majority of contributions from Institutional and HNW Clients

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven digitalized brokerage and wealth management platform, announces that the Assets Under Management ("AUM") in its wealth management business under Futu Money Plus ("Money ...

2023-09-14 17:29 5018

HKBN Accelerates Transformation with Key Appointments of Chief Financial Officer, Chief Talent Officer and Chief Transformation Officer

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN" or "The Group"; SEHK stock code: 1310) today announced the strategic appointment of three elite leaders to drivethe ongoing solidification of its position as a comprehensive ICT Powerhouse:Derek Yue as Chief Financial Officer, Catherine ...

2023-09-14 16:37 4533

ASIAPAY LIMITED TO PARTNER WITH PCI SECURITY STANDARDS COUNCIL TO HELP SECURE PAYMENT DATA WORLDWIDE

—As the Council's Newest Associate Participating Organization, AsiaPay Limited to Contribute to The Development of PCI Security Standards— HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AsiaPay Limited ("AsiaPay"), a leading provider of digital payment solutions in theAsia Pacific region, announced t...

2023-09-14 16:00 1827

ReThink HK 2023 Starts on a High Note, Strengthening Industry's Commitment to Sustainability

#OnlyWayForward HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking place from 14 – 15 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the fourth edition of ReThink HK successfully convened industry professionals to embrace sustainability targets at the spectacular confere...

2023-09-14 15:41 1925

Markel strengthens strategic investment in Australia with local presence and leadership

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced it has hired an in-country leader and will open three new offices inAustralia in September 2023. These offices, in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, will be led by Rory Morison, wh...

2023-09-14 15:30 4581

IMA Presents the Inaugural AsiaPac Student Leadership Conference

The event will empower the next generation of leaders in the accounting and finance profession in the digital era SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA®  (Institute of Management Accountants) will hold the inaugural IMA AsiaPac Student Leadership Conference, aimed...

2023-09-14 15:29 1978

Two Affiliated Hospitals Unveiled Simultaneously, Neusoft Education Exerts Efforts In a New Ecosystem Of Healthcare Technology Education

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of September 14, the unveiling ceremony of Dalian Neusoft University of Information's affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital and affiliated Stomatological Hospital was held at the phase II square of the provincial-level university science and t...

2023-09-14 13:53 4794

Pando Trust Limited obtains Hong Kong TCSP and Trustee License

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pando Trust Limited has obtained the Hong Kong TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider) and Trustee license onAugust 29, 2023. This enables the company to engage in a wider range of fund management businesses in the future. The acquisition of the trustee...

2023-09-14 13:53 1511

Yum China unveils "RGM 2.0" strategy and introduces 3-year financial targets at 2023 Investor Day

Accelerates network expansion to reach 20,000 stores by 2026 Targets double-digit EPS CAGR and $3 billion shareholder return from 2024 to 2026 SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") hosted its 2023 Investor Day ...

2023-09-14 13:00 4852

2023 9th Best Workplaces in Asia™ GPTW, Surveyed in 15 Countries, 2400 Companies, Total of 5.9 million Participants

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place to Work®, a global evaluation organization established in 1990, conducts research on trust management and disseminates it in collaboration with 150 countries worldwide, includingthe United States, Europe, and Japan. The organization s...

2023-09-14 12:02 976

GCP releases annual sustainability report

SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GLP Capital Partners ("GCP"), a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on thematic investing across real assets and private equity, has released its inaugural sustainability report, prepared in reference to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI...

2023-09-14 12:00 1620