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Instinctif Partners further strengthens its industry-leading position by appointing Ikram Al-Yacoub as Head of Instinctif Saudi Arabia
Al-Yacoub is a seasoned C-suite advisor in strategic and financial communications with a track-record of achievements across vital sectors and critical projects
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Instinctif Partners, one of the leading and fastest growing strategic reputation advisors in MENA has further strengthened its leadership position by appointing Ikram Al-Yacoub as Managing Partner and Head of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move signifies strong ongoing commitment to its regional integrated advisory approach while navigating the rapidly evolving landscape in Saudi.
In this role, Ikram Al-Yacoub will be instrumental in driving Instinctif’s growth initiatives, creating value through sound and experienced client advice while further deepening key stakeholder engagement and fostering strategic partnerships. Al-Yacoub brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be pivotal as Instinctif continues building and enhancing its operations across the Kingdom in industries undergoing significant growth and transformation. Instinctif prides itself on helping its clients navigate critical global issues while ensuring local relevance.
Samantha Bartel, CEO MENA, Instinctif Partners said:
“We are delighted to have Ikram join our successful and growing team. We are proud to have been advising clients in Saudi Arabia for over a decade and are excited to build on our successful momentum with the appointment of Ikram. With Al-Yacoub’s stewardship and her strong relationships in the Kingdom we will continue to deliver best in class reputation management through investor relations, corporate reporting, ESG, public policy, and crisis communications, in Saudi Arabia.”
Ikram will work closely with the EMEA teams to identify opportunities, optimize Instinctif’s approach, and ensure that client and partner needs in Saudi Arabia are effectively met.
Al-Yacoub is a Saudi citizen, holds an MBA from City University London. Prior to her Management degree, Ikram has earned a master’s degree of International Political Economy of Resources from Colorado School of Mines, USA, where she focused on energy sustainability and economic valuation of natural resources. Most recently, she served as Managing Director and General Manager at Brunswick Group, where she led its strategic expansion to Saudi and advised clients on financial communications, mergers and acquisitions, and public listings. Al Yacoub is a media veteran and has previously led critical initiatives as a business Managing Editor of Al Arabiya News Channel.
Ikram Al-Yacoub, Managing Partner & Head of Saudi Arabia, Instinctif Partners said:
“It’s an honor to join such a leading firm and build on its capabilities and offerings. With the region moving at an unprecedented pace of economic development and transformation, clients are in in constant hunt for true and genuine partners with the right expertise and skillset to think through and help them with critical issues to navigate complex situations. Instinctif stands in a unique proposition when bringing localized, world class specialized capabilities to corporate situations. I look forward to taking this advisory model from a strength to strength.”
Bartel added: “We are confident that under Ikram’s leadership we will be a driving force in the Kingdom and provide a growth path for our talented people.”
Al-Yacoub is also a member of the ‘Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) KSA Memberships and Events Committee’ whose objective is to raise the profile of investor relations in Saudi Arabia.
Instinctif Partners boasts a growing blue chip client list across the region and internationally, and awarded ‘Large Consultancy of the Year, MENA in 2024’ by PRCA MENA.
About Instinctif Partners:
Instinctif Partners is an EMEA business communications consultancy. As partners in change, we help navigate societies’ constantly changing rules. We provide an integrated service drawing on expertise in communications, capital markets, content & design, digital, insight, public affairs and sustainability. Our aim is to build trust through transparency and honesty, so that together with our clients, we can be a force for good.
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Premia new ETF debuts on HKEX providing cost-efficient tool for Asia investment grade USD bonds
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Premia Partners, the leading homegrown ETF provider from Hong Kong, announces listing of Premia J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Investment Grade USD Bond ETF (the ETF) on HKEX today.
The physically replicated ETF covers a diversified basket of USD bonds from investment grade sovereign, quasi-sovereign and corporate issuers across Asia ex-Japan markets, and has a total expense ratio of 0.23% p.a.
- Premia J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Investment Grade USD Bond ETF [Tickers: 3411 (HKD) / 9411 (USD)] tracks the J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index – Investment Grade (the index).
- The ETF takes a market value weighted approach, covers only investment grade issues rated by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch, and excludes loss absorbing instruments such as Additional Tier 1 bonds (AT1s) and Contingent convertibles (CoCos).
- Listed on HKEX, the ETF trades in Asia time zone in alignment with the underlying bonds, enjoys waiver for Hong Kong stamp duties, and HKEX trading and settlement fee.
- The ETF is designed for portfolio completion, income and diversification, and allows investors to conveniently access a diversified basket of high-quality investment grade USD bonds with a simple, one ticker trade.
“We are delighted to expand our fixed income suite with this new ETF for Asia ex-Japan USD investment grade bonds,” said Rebecca Chua, Managing Partner of Premia Partners. “Similar to other Premia ETFs, this ETF is designed specifically as a cost-efficient allocation tool, and is a very timely strategy well placed to capture the tailwind opportunities in the current interest rate environment.”
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Founded in 2016, Premia Partners is one of the leading ETF managers from Hong Kong, dedicated to building low-cost, efficient, best practice ETFs for Asia. As of Sep 25th 2024, Premia Partners manages 10 equity and fixed income ETFs designed as low-cost, efficient allocation tools for Asia. For more information on Premia or Premia ETFs covering China, Emerging ASEAN, Asia Innovative Technology/ Metaverse, Vietnam, China high yield bonds, China government bonds, Asia investment grade USD bonds and US Treasury, please visit www.premia-partners.com.
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LONDON, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sucden Financial, the multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider, has appointed Rob Noyce as Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives.
Rob has spent the past 20 years at major global financial institutions, including UBS, Citigroup, and Barclays Capital, focusing on listed derivatives and electronic execution. He will lead Sucden Financial’s non-LME exchange-traded business, with a particular focus on growth and adding value for clients through technology, innovation and electronification.
Before joining Sucden Financial, Rob spent over five years as Director of EMEA Electronic Execution Sales for Listed Derivatives at UBS, where he was responsible for new business and monetisation of existing futures and options e-execution clients. Prior roles include Head of Futures E-Trading Sales and Relationship Management at Citigroup Global Markets, Vice President of Futures E-Sales at Barclays Capital and EMEA Derivatives and FX Sales Director at Bloomberg Tradebook Europe.
Marc Bailey, CEO of Sucden Financial, said:
“Rob has an excellent track record of implementing technological change and driving business growth at some very large financial institutions. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Sucden Financial team. Rob will play an important role in driving innovation, continuing to grow our business and providing clients with an enhanced service.”
Rob Noyce as Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives, Sucden Financial, commented:
“I am delighted to have joined Sucden Financial, which has a strong background in the ETD space. I believe there is a significant opportunity to grow the listed derivatives business and increase efficiency by focusing on technology, innovation and electronification.”
About Sucden Financial
With a history and heritage in commodity futures and options trading, Sucden Financial has evolved and diversified to become a leading global multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider across FX, fixed income, and commodities.
Sucden Financial has a proven track record of over 50 years in financial markets. Since its foundation in 1973, it has been supported by its parent, Sucden, one of the world’s leading soft commodity trading groups, while remaining fully independent in its day-to-day trading operations.
Sucden Financial Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading multi-asset CFD broker, Vantage Markets (or “Vantage”) is excited to introduce the new “strategies” feature – a major upgrade to its Copy Trading feature that is designed to offer traders a more flexible, intuitive and knowledge-based trading experience.
Copy trading platforms typically highlight the persona of individual signal providers. Vantage Copy Trading offers a refreshing change – allowing clients to choose and copy preferred strategies based on their trading preferences, risk appetite and personal goals.
The new feature removes the limitation of copying individual signal providers in their entirety. Instead, users can copy a variety of curated trading strategies.
Every signal provider can offer up to 10 distinct strategies, each tailored to different trading styles and objectives. Copiers can select and follow multiple strategies simultaneously using new pre-set filters, including “Most Copied,” “Highest Annual Return,” “Low Risk and Stable Return,” “High Win Rate,” and “Top Signal Providers.”
This update also brings a freshly revamped interface and enhanced capabilities, facilitating the exploration and following of multiple trading strategies. These include a range of user-friendly improvements, such as a simplified access to filters, an enhanced search bar, and a more dynamic display for profiles and trading strategies.
Lian J, User Growth Director at Vantage, says, “With the introduction of Multiple Strategies, our copy traders can now invest their resources in personalised and potentially high-performing trades. This upgrade not only broadens their financial horizons but also significantly enhances their trading experience.”
Explore Copy Trading on the Vantage App today.
About Vantage
Vantage Markets (or Vantage) is a multi-asset CFD broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products, including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.
With over 15 years of market experience, Vantage transcends the role of broker, providing a trusted trading ecosystem, an award-winning mobile trading app, and a user-friendly trading platform that empowers clients to seize trading opportunities. Download the Vantage App on App Store or Google Play.
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Risk Warning: Trading CFDs and engaging in copy trading involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. Copy trading does not guarantee profits, as past performance of signal providers is not indicative of future results. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary.
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