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ValueCo and Instinctif Partners’ whitepaper sheds light on MENA ESG dynamics and institutional investor sentiment
- Perspective of asset allocators, MENA underperforms with average ratings below 50%
- MENA governance scores fall below global peers
- Distinctive ESG profiles revealed – UAE leads with average investor score of 39.5%
- Time for MENA issuers to adopt robust ESG frameworks to address international investor concerns
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have taken center stage, and the MENA region is a focal point. A co-authored whitepaper by ValueCo (France) and Instinctif Partners (MENA), titled “Navigating ESG Integration: Assessing the Extra-Financial Landscape of Listed Companies in the MENA Region,” unveils insights that promise greater transparency and comprehension of key value drivers concerning ESG factors, as the region progresses in its integration of ESG into business decision making.
Mathieu Joubrel, Co- Founder and CTO at ValueCo’s commented:
“Our proprietary tool underpinned by data gathered from asset managers contributing to our ESG collective intelligence model, illustrates the transformative path toward sustainable business practices that the MENA region is undergoing. In the lens of asset allocators, the region still underperforms compared to global peers, with MENA average ratings falling below the 50% mark. Our analysis shows that while some markets and sectors in the region perform well in Environmental and Social pillars, Governance issues persist, with international investors consistently assigning lower scores to MENA issuers.”
The whitepaper emphasizes that Governance scores in the MENA region consistently fall below global peers, revealing formidable obstacles. Cultural and workforce alignment issues are identified as barriers to meeting governance standards, despite policy makers making significant strides to enact more stringent governance regulations.
At the country level, the whitepaper unveils distinctive ESG profiles. The UAE leads with an average investor score of 39.5%, followed by Turkey and Oman. These scores are attributed to high performance in environmental and social aspects, supported by a regulatory environment requiring issuers to disclose their ESG performance.
Diana Estupinan, Chief Client Officer and ESG Advisor at Instinctif Partners MENA added:
“Qualitative feedback from investors showcased in our analysis indicates a paradigm shift in the importance of ESG. While ESG continues to grow in importance as a trigger for investment decisions by institutional investors, MENA issuers have a valuable window to adapt robust frameworks, and address core concerns raised by investors at a geographic and sector level. Issuers can continue to work robust ESG frameworks and ensure they continue to adopt best practice reporting to make information available to asset managers for their strategic decision making.”
Samantha Bartel, Managing Partner and CEO at Instinctif Partners MENA commented:
“In light of the insights from our co-authored whitepaper on MENA ESG dynamics, there is a clear imperative for improved ESG adoption in the region. With average ratings and governance scores trailing global peers, there exists a significant opportunity for issuers to enhance IR and ESG practices. We remain committed to guiding MENA issuers in adopting robust ESG frameworks and best practice reporting standards. This journey towards sustainable business practices is crucial, and we eagerly anticipate playing a key role in transforming the region’s ESG landscape for the better.”
In evaluating ESG performance across 11 sectors, the paper identifies a nuanced landscape. Information Technology and Communication Services lead the way, while Real Estate grapples with challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing sectors.
The MENA region’s journey toward enhanced ESG performance faces a number of challenges and opportunities, unfolding in the wake of historical legacies. The whitepaper anticipates a transformative stride, where proactive measures, comprehensive regulations, and universal standards will pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future.
About ValueCo
ValueCo is a mission-driven company that aims to explicitly integrate environmental, social and human criteria into company performance and market valuations.
ValueCo has developed the first SaaS ESG analysis solution based on the proprietary scores of professional investors. They are the only player to collect and leverage the internal opinions of asset managers, thanks to their collaborative model and their cutting-edge research, conducted in-house and with academic partners.
This model enables them to draw on the collective intelligence of responsible investors to improve market practices as a whole.
About Instinctif Partners
Instinctif Partners is a leading international business communications consultancy with expertise across diverse practice areas: capital markets, corporate, public policy, content creative and insight & research. It is a specialist in reputation and influence, with experience across numerous sectors. It works with clients across multiple and complex audiences combining deep insights, expert storytelling and creative delivery to change behaviours, emotions and perceptions. Instinctif Partners currently employs over 320 people in 12 offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Contact details
Sally Jaroudy
Mobile: +971 52 146 7090
Email: sally.jaroudy@instinctif.com
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BTY Welcomes Jack McInerney to Ownership Group
DUBLIN, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BTY is proud to announce that Jack McInerney, Managing Director responsible for Infrastructure Advisory globally and BTY’s Europe expansion, has joined the firm’s ownership group. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership in driving BTY’s growth across North America and Europe over the past decade.
Under McInerney’s leadership, BTY has continued to evolve as one of the top-ranked advisory firms, delivering an extensive portfolio of over $100 billion in project investments across more than 200 deals in various sectors, including social infrastructure, renewables and clean energy, transportation, aviation, mobility, environment, and data and digital connectivity.
“Our success is rooted in fostering high-performing, integrated teams built on empowered and growth-oriented succession and mentorship,” said Jack McInerney. “We ensure clients benefit from the depth and breadth of BTY’s industry relationships, and the wealth of expertise across project, finance, and construction disciplines that we consistently deliver.”
McInerney has been instrumental in opening new sectors for BTY, establishing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor on complex, first-of-their-kind projects. These include landmark deals such as the Ontario Line RSSOM and Southern Civil Stations and Tunnel projects in Canada, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B and the I-4 Ultimate in the U.S., and the Higher Education Bundle 1 and Project Opus in Europe—one of the region’s largest transactions, involving the Dublin Convention Centre, and major telecom and healthcare assets across Ireland.
Toby Mallinder, BTY’s Managing Director, recognized McInerney’s accomplishments saying, “Jack exemplifies how we cultivate talent and maximize the value our approach delivers to clients in capital markets and asset management. His efforts have significantly propelled BTY’s growth by assembling a top-tier team with a unique, client-focused approach that spans every sector and delivery model in the global infrastructure landscape.”
Having joined BTY in 2011 and originally based in Vancouver, McInerney was appointed to spearhead the firm’s entry into linear infrastructure, with a particular focus on transportation assets and transit systems. McInerney and the team used this approach to rapidly expand BTY’s infrastructure client base across North America, and more recently, in Europe, where Dublin has become the firm’s launchpad for expansion in the region.
“This is an exciting new chapter for BTY,” added McInerney. “We look forward to sharing our new strategic direction with clients and industry partners, particularly our rapidly growing capabilities in the U.S., as well as renewables and energy, decarbonization, connectivity, operational services, and more.”
About BTY
BTY is an award-winning professional consultancy offering complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions. Founded in Western Canada in 1978, the firm now has offices across Canada, the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Turkey, with a diverse global portfolio. BTY’s core services encompass Cost Management, Project Monitoring & Lender Services, Infrastructure Advisory, and Project Management. To learn more, visit BTY.COM.
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Miami International Holdings Participates in the 2024 Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy Initiative during World Investor Week
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today ceremoniously rang the opening bell at its Princeton, N.J. headquarters in honor of the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative.
“The importance of financial literacy to support an equitable future for all global investors cannot be overstated and we are pleased to once again participate in this year’s Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative,” said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of MIH. “MIH enthusiastically supports educational initiatives that help pave the way for future investors and we actively partner with schools in our community to empower students with knowledge to help maximize their future financial success.”
The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy ceremony supports the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) World Investor Week (WIW) 2024, a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. This marks the fifth consecutive year that IOSCO and the WFE are working in partnership on the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative.
Mr. Gallagher added, “In furthering our financial literacy efforts, MIH proudly sponsors the John Lothian News Futures Discovery video series that provides a unique, peer-led learning experience for young investors to learn about futures markets from students at Roosevelt University in Chicago.”
Additional details and information on the IOSCO WIW 2024 campaign is available at https://www.worldinvestorweek.org. Information on the WFE’s Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2024 campaign is available at https://www.world-exchanges.org/ring-bell-financial-literacy-2024.
About MIAX
MIAX’s parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc., owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), MIAX Sapphire LLC (MIAX SapphireTM), MIAX Futures Exchange, LLC (MIAX FuturesTM), LedgerX LLC d/b/a MIAX Derivatives Exchange (MIAXdxTM), The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) and Dorman Trading, LLC (Dorman Trading).
MIAX, MIAX Pearl, MIAX Emerald and MIAX Sapphire are national securities exchanges registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are enabled by MIAX’s in-house built, proprietary technology. MIAX offers trading of options on all four exchanges as well as cash equities through MIAX Pearl Equities™. The MIAX trading platform was built to meet the high-performance quoting demands of the U.S. options trading industry and is differentiated by throughput, latency, reliability and wire-order determinism. MIAX also serves as the exclusive exchange venue for cash-settled options on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE), a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY).
MIAX Futures is a registered exchange with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and offers trading in a variety of products including Hard Red Spring Wheat Futures. MIAX Futures is a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) under the CFTC, providing DCM and DCO services in an array of asset classes.
MIAXdx is a CFTC regulated exchange and clearinghouse and is registered as a Designated Contract Market (DCM), Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), and Swap Execution Facility (SEF) with the CFTC.
BSX is a fully electronic, vertically integrated international securities market headquartered in Bermuda and organized in 1971. BSX specializes in the listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds, hedge funds, derivative warrants, and insurance linked securities.
Dorman Trading is a full-service Futures Commission Merchant registered with the CFTC.
MIAX’s executive offices and National Operations Center are located in Princeton, N.J., with additional U.S. offices located in Chicago, IL and Miami, FL. MIAX Futures offices are located in Minneapolis, MN. MIAXdx offices are located in Princeton, N.J. BSX offices are located in Hamilton, Bermuda. Dorman Trading offices are located in Chicago, IL.
To learn more about MIAX visit www.miaxglobal.com.
To learn more about MIAX Futures visit www.miaxglobal.com/miax-futures.
To learn more about MIAXdx visit www.miaxdx.com.
To learn more about BSX visit www.bsx.com.
To learn more about Dorman Trading visit www.dormantrading.com.
Disclaimer and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company), and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer; solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “may,” “future,” “plan” or “planned,” “will” or “should,” “expected,” “anticipates,” “draft,” “eventually” or “projected.” You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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Newmark Group’s Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Announcement to be Issued Prior to Market Open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Conference call scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) (“Newmark” or “the Company”), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, today announced the details of its third quarter 2024 financial results press release and conference call. The Company plans to issue an advisory press release regarding the availability of its consolidated quarterly financial results at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Newmark’s advisory release will notify the public that a full-text financial results press release will be accessible at the following pages:
http://ir.nmrk.com (PDF version of the full press release, PDF of a quarterly results investor presentation, link to the webcast, and supplemental Excel financial tables)
https://www.nmrk.com/media (PDF version of the full press release only)
Newmark will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its results.
WHO: Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK)
WHAT: Third Quarter 2024 financial results conference call
WHEN: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET
WHERE: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1692463&tp_key=fa28476e56
For those who are unable to join the webcast, the Company expects to post dial-in information before the day of the call on the event’s page at http://ir.nmrk.com.
Webcast Replay
Expected Available From – To: |
11/05/2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET – 11/05/2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
Replay Link: |
https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1692463&tp_key=fa28476e56 |
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ABOUT NEWMARK
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of June 30, 2024, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
DISCUSSION OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ABOUT NEWMARK
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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