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Fiera Capital Joins International Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental issues, Natural environment, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Renewable energy, Climate change

MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiera Capital Corporation ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company") (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent asset management firm, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (the "initiative"), committing to work proactively towards the goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner and to support broader efforts to limit global warming to 1.5degrees Celsius.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiera Capital Corporation ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company") (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent asset management firm, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (the "initiative"), committing to work proactively towards the goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner and to support broader efforts to limit global warming to 1.5degrees Celsius.
  • The international initiative aims to compel the asset management industry to commit to playing a more active role in battling climate change.
  • As part of its commitment to further reinforce its responsible investing approach, Fiera Capital will set an initial target for a portion of its assets to be managed in line with achieving net zero emissions.
  • "In joining the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, we are proud to be strengthening our contribution to the global effort to tackle climate change.

Stagwell Marketing Group And MDC Partners (MDCA) Combine Following Successful Shareholder Vote, Forming Stagwell Inc.

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Monday, August 2, 2021
The Stagwell Group, MDC Partners, MDC, Service companies, Marketing, The Harris Poll

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") announced today that Stagwell Marketing Group Holdings LLC ("Stagwell Marketing Group") and MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC") have officially completed a business combination (the "Combination") following a successful shareholder vote on July 26, 2021, creating a top 10 global marketing services company. The combined company is called Stagwell Inc. and will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "STGW" beginning Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Under the continued leadership of CEO Mark Penn, Stagwell's roster of world-class clients will benefit from award-winning creative talent and the latest connected technologies to drive the most effective marketing outcomes.

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  • Stagwell Inc. brings together the digital-first capabilities of Stagwell Marketing Group with the creative talent of MDC Partners, creating a top 10 global marketing services company
    NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") announced today that Stagwell Marketing Group Holdings LLC ("Stagwell Marketing Group") and MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC") have officially completed a business combination (the "Combination") following a successful shareholder vote on July 26, 2021, creating a top 10 global marketing services company.
  • "Stagwell is born from the understanding that modern culture demands the highest levels of agility and creativity to drive unique, connected experiences.
  • Given the depth of our combined talent, we are uniquely positioned to build new marketing solutions help our clients achieve their business results.
  • Designed and created by Doner, Stagwell's new visual identity colorfully symbolizes the combination of MDC and the Stagwell Marketing Group, and the combination of creativity and connected experiences.

Yunji Announces 11th Anniversary of Solo Life, Its Premier Private Label Skincare Brand Incubated on the Yunji Platform

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Alibaba Group, Tmall, Yunji

HANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yunji Inc. ("Yunji" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YJ), a leading membership-based social e-commerce platform, today announced that it celebrated the 11th anniversary of its private label skincare brand Solo Life.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yunji Inc. ("Yunji" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YJ), a leading membership-based social e-commerce platform, today announced that it celebrated the 11th anniversary of its private label skincare brand Solo Life.
  • Established in 2010 by Shanglue Xiao, the Company's Solo Life brand opened its first flagship store on Tmall, Alibaba's online retail platform for brand-name goods.
  • In its initial stages of growth, Solo Life received limited platform support and minimal public exposure from Tmall and other third-party platforms.
  • By the end of 2020, Solo Life had become a skincare brand with annual sales of more than RMB1 billion on the Yunji platform.

Florida Community Banks Partner with Jack Henry to Meet Growing Market Needs

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Bank, Economic history of Italy, Economy

Its Jack Henry Banking division announced today that Orlando, Fla.-based One Florida Bank and Sarasota, Fla.-based Gulfside Bank have both surpassed their growth goals with the support of Jack Henry, meeting growing market demand for local community banks.

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  • Its Jack Henry Banking division announced today that Orlando, Fla.-based One Florida Bank and Sarasota, Fla.-based Gulfside Bank have both surpassed their growth goals with the support of Jack Henry, meeting growing market demand for local community banks.
  • One Florida Bank acquired the Florida charter of OneSouth Bank in January 2019, then recapitalized and rebranded as a local community bank headquarted in Central Florida.
  • Stacey Zengel, senior vice president of Jack Henry & Associates and president of Jack Henry Banking, said, "Bank mergers and acquisitions are growing at pre-pandemic heights, creating opportunity for leaders like One Florida Bank and Gulfside Bank.
  • Jack Henry Banking, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated computer systems for banks ranging from de novo to multi-billion-dollar institutions.

INX Makes History With The Listing Of The World's First SEC-Registered Digital Security, Collapses Trading Fees

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Decentralization, Cryptocurrencies, Technology, Science and technology, Bitcoin, Financial technology, Uberisation, Blockchain

In addition, INX announces it is reducing the trading fees on the INX Securities platform to only 0.2% for all digital securities listed on the platform, down from 2.5%.

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  • In addition, INX announces it is reducing the trading fees on the INX Securities platform to only 0.2% for all digital securities listed on the platform, down from 2.5%.
  • INX's journey started with its initial public offering of the INX Token and continues with the development of regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets.
  • Co-founder and CEO, Shy Datika commented, "This listing of our registered digital security, trading on the blockchain, makes history.
  • INX Limited provides regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach.

INX Makes History With The Listing Of The World's First SEC-Registered Digital Security, Collapses Trading Fees

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Decentralization, Cryptocurrencies, Technology, Science and technology, Bitcoin, Financial technology, Uberisation, Blockchain

In addition, INX announces it is reducing the trading fees on the INX Securities platform to only 0.2% for all digital securities listed on the platform, down from 2.5%.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, INX announces it is reducing the trading fees on the INX Securities platform to only 0.2% for all digital securities listed on the platform, down from 2.5%.
  • INX's journey started with its initial public offering of the INX Token and continues with the development of regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets.
  • Co-founder and CEO, Shy Datika commented, "This listing of our registered digital security, trading on the blockchain, makes history.
  • INX Limited provides regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach.