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Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

Hardman & Co Research on City of London Investment Group (CLIG): Bounce back in FUM after strong quarter

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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City of London has announced its trading statement for 2Q’24.

Key Points: 
  • City of London has announced its trading statement for 2Q’24.
  • Both developed and emerging markets bounced back from a weak 1Q’24 and posted gains for the six-month period.
  • Over 1H’24, the MSCI Emerging Markets TR Index increased 4.7% while the MSCI All World ex US Index increased by 5.6%.
  • These led to a strong increase in FUM, which was $9.58bn at 31 December 2023.

ING to propose Deloitte as new external auditor

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank.

Key Points: 
  • ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank.
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).

ING posts 4Q2023 net result of €1,558 million and full-year 2023 net result of €7,287 million

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • ING Group’s annual accounts are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (‘IFRS- EU’).

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.

RBC Investor Services reports Canadian DB pension plans return 8.2% in Q4, ending the year up 9.1%

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Positive returns in both fixed income and equity markets during Q4 were driven by investor optimism over potential near-term interest rate cuts amid decreasing inflationary pressures."

Key Points: 
  • Positive returns in both fixed income and equity markets during Q4 were driven by investor optimism over potential near-term interest rate cuts amid decreasing inflationary pressures."
  • Global equities delivered a 7.9% return for the quarter and a 16.3% annual return, trailing the MSCI World Index's 8.7% return for the quarter and 20.5% annual return.
  • Real Estate secured the second spot for the quarter with a solid 14.3% return, while Communication Services claimed the second-highest performing sector for the year with a 41.7% return.
  • Specifically, interest rate-sensitive long-term bonds stole the spotlight with a 14.8% return for the quarter and a commendable 9.5% return over the year.

MSCI ESG Upgrades DMEGC's ESG Rating to BBB

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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DONGYANG, China, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Morgan Stanley Capital International (commonly known as "MSCI"), an international authoritative rating agency, announced the latest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) rating results for DMEGC .

Key Points: 
  • DONGYANG, China, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Morgan Stanley Capital International (commonly known as "MSCI"), an international authoritative rating agency, announced the latest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) rating results for DMEGC .
  • With its continuously optimized ESG policies and practices, DMEGC's MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded from BB to BBB, making it one of only two Chinese photovoltaic companies to achieve this rating.
  • The MSCI ESG rating is a globally recognized ESG evaluation system, and its ratings are widely used by international investors in their investment decisions.
  • According to the latest ESG rating report, DMEGC has shown significant improvements across various ESG dimensions, leading the industry in areas such as Opportunities in Clean Tech, Labor Management, and Corporate Governance.

Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "In 2023, Chunghwa Telecom was recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as No.1 of the world-class telecommunication sustainability leaders.
  • International Business Group's revenue and income before tax for the fourth quarter of 2023 both increased by 33.4% and 38.7%YoY respectively.
  • As of December 31st, 2023, Chunghwa Telecom had 13.14 million mobile subscribers, representing a 4.1% year-over-year increase.

EQS-News: BB Biotech AG: End of year biotech equity market rally – M&A and end of rate hike cycle

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Media release as at January 19, 2024

Key Points: 
  • Media release as at January 19, 2024
    Portfolio of BB Biotech AG as at December 31, 2023
    In 2023, global equity performed better than anticipated by many.
  • Consequently, BB Biotech ended the year with a net loss of CHF 207 mn.
  • This represents a 5% return based on the volume-weighted average closing price of BB Biotech shares in December 2023.
  • The US central bank held rates steady in the fall, lifting market sentiment in the last two months of 2023.

Progress on share buyback programme

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.
  • ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
  • ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
  • Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks.