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Miami International Holdings to List Bloomberg 500 Index Futures and Options on MIAX Exchanges
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MIAMI and PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced plans to list Bloomberg® 500 Index futures and options on its MIAX® exchanges in the second half of 2025, subject to various regulatory filings and approvals. MIAX Bloomberg 500 Index Futures will be listed on MIAX FuturesTM, pending certain filings with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). MIAX Bloomberg 500 Index Options will be listed on MIAX Options, pending certain filings with and subject to approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The Bloomberg US Large Cap Price Return Index (Bloomberg ticker: B500 Index) provides a transparent, rules-based benchmark of the 500 most highly capitalized U.S. companies, resulting in a more representative benchmark for the large cap segment of the U.S. market compared to similar indices compiled using a discretionary approach. The new MIAX Bloomberg 500 Futures and Options products will offer competitive fees, enhanced product choice and more granular contract sizes providing retail and institutional investors with an alternative way to manage exposure in the U.S. equity market.
“We are pleased to provide the industry with a suite of new futures and options products offering a competitive alternative to manage exposure to the 500 largest publicly traded U.S. corporations,” said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MIH. “I believe our technology, support from strategic exchange members and Bloomberg’s distribution capabilities create a powerful combination to help answer industry demand for alternative ways to hedge and manage risk in U.S. equities and options markets.”
MIAX Bloomberg 500 Index Futures and Options will be structured to target both retail and institutional investor preferences and are expected to be offered for trading in the second half of 2025, with Bloomberg 500 Index Futures the first financial future to be traded on the new MIAX Futures Onyx trading platform, pending filing with the CFTC.
“Our collaboration with MIH to list Bloomberg 500 Index Futures and Options on its MIAX exchanges reinforces our strategy of expanding the use of Bloomberg equity indices across the financial investment community,” said Umesh Gajria, Global Head of Index-Linked Product at Bloomberg Index Services Limited. “The introduction of these products answers significant pent-up demand for access to an alternative way of managing long and short exposure in the world’s most liquid equity market.”
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), 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 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.
All third-party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by the Company remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, the Company’s use of third-party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between the owners of these trademarks and the Company. Any references by the Company to third-party trademarks is to identify the corresponding third-party goods and/or services and shall be considered nominative fair use under the trademark law.
About Bloomberg Index Services Limited
Bloomberg’s index team has a proven track record in creating industry-leading and bespoke indices across asset classes, including their flagship fixed income, commodity and equity indices. Bloomberg Index Services Limited (BISL) takes an innovative approach to delivering strategic benchmarks that help market participants address their evolving investment needs. The indices, which are seamlessly integrated with other Bloomberg solutions, draw on a comprehensive range of trusted data and reliable technology for calculations, analytics and workflow automation, along with distribution capabilities that can help amplify the visibility of our customers’ products.
For more information visit www.bloombergindices.com.
MIAX media contact:
Andy Nybo, SVP, Chief Communications Officer
(609) 955-2091
anybo@miaxglobal.com
Bloomberg media contact:
Casey Sheets
+1 (212) 617 6463
csheets8@bloomberg.net
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42nd Niwano Peace Prize Awarded to “Musawah” Global Movement for Muslim Women’s Equality and Justice
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TOKYO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 42nd Niwano Peace Prize to “Musawah” (meaning “equality” in Arabic), a global movement for equality and justice in the Muslim family in recognition of its dedication to advocating women’s human rights in Muslim context.
An award presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo on May 14. In addition to an award certificate, Musawah will receive a medal and a cash prize of 20 million yen.
Founded in 2009, Musawah aims to “uncover the voices of women that have long been silenced in cultural and religious societies.” Its international network includes hundreds of advocates from over 40 countries, including in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the developed world.
In selecting Musawah for the award, the Niwano Peace Prize Committee said it is “contributing immensely to the cause of women’s leadership in interfaith dialogue for human rights protection and peaceful coexistence,” which are in congruence with the mission of the prize. The committee cited a range of Musawah’s training workshops and networking opportunities that “bring an awareness to women in our world to stand for justice in getting involved in political processes and civic engagement for the benefit of humanity.”
Niwano Peace Prize:
The Niwano Peace Foundation established the Niwano Peace Prize to honor and encourage individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to inter-religious cooperation, thereby furthering the cause of world peace, and to make their achievements known as widely as possible. In this way, the Foundation hopes both to enhance inter-religious understanding and cooperation and to encourage the emergence of still more persons devoted to working for world peace. The prize is named in honor of Nikkyo Niwano, the founder and first president of the lay Buddhist organization Rissho Kosei-kai.
Niwano Peace Foundation:
The Niwano Peace Foundation was chartered in 1978 to contribute to the realization of world peace and the enhancement of a culture of peace. The Foundation promotes research and other activities based on the spirit of religious principles and serves the cause of peace in such fields as education, science, religion and philosophy.
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Agility: As Risks Loom, Logistics Execs Say They’ve Rewired Supply Chains
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Industry looks to shield itself from trade wars, inflation, possible recession
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — More than 62% of logistics industry professionals say they’ve overhauled their supply chains to safeguard against inflation, looming trade tariffs, the possibility of a global economic downturn and other major risks.
Entering 2025, the logistics industry is looking to protect itself from rising costs and a potential trade war ignited by expected U.S. tariff hikes and a flood of exports from China, according to a survey of 567 executives for the 2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index.
Nearly 55% of respondents see a global recession as likely or certain. Almost 82% say tariffs and other trade protectionism are having a significant impact on their supply chains. Seventy-two percent say risks in emerging markets have increased over the past year.
“There is wariness and uncertainty among shippers, carriers, forwarders and others when it comes to the geopolitical factors that drive up costs, affect trade volumes, and alter supply chains,” says Agility Vice Chairman Tarek Sultan. “Companies doing business internationally continue to shift production as they re-evaluate investment plans and search for durable paths to growth.”
The survey and Index are Agility’s 16th annual snapshot of industry sentiment and ranking of the world’s 50 leading emerging markets. The Index ranks countries for overall competitiveness based on domestic and international logistics strengths, business climates and digital readiness — factors that make them attractive to logistics providers, freight forwarders, air and ocean carriers, distributors and investors.
The 2025 Index features an in-depth analysis of the Arabian Gulf economies. Individually and as a group, the six Gulf countries are positioning themselves as global trade hubs, investing heavily in infrastructure, AI, energy transition, and workforce development. Despite increasing risk to global supply chains, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries have become “beacons of stability” and resilience, the Index concludes.
Stability at the top of the 50-country rankings was accompanied by volatility and movement further down in the Index. China, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Thailand and Vietnam rank 1 through 10. Colombia (No. 21) leaped up the rankings; Nigeria (43), Bangladesh (39) and Ukraine (40) tumbled.
The six Gulf countries all are among the top 11 for business conditions: UAE again tops the rankings for best business climate; Saudi Arabia is 3rd; Qatar 5th. The countries most digitally ready are China, UAE, Malaysia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
In international logistics opportunities, China, India, Mexico, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia rank highest. In domestic logistics, the leaders are China, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
2025 Index Highlights
SURVEY
- China – 54% intend to move production or sourcing out of China in the next five years with U.S.-China trade friction, labor costs and increasing domestic regulation being the biggest factors.
- Africa – Despite seeing heightened risks in emerging markets, 35% plan to boost investment in Africa in 2025 vs. only 8% planning to cut back there.
- Net-Zero – Nearly 65% say their companies are on track to meet net-zero goals.
COUNTRY RANKINGS
- In the Middle East and North Africa, overall rankings are: UAE (3); Saudi Arabia (4); Qatar (8); Turkey (11); Oman (14); Bahrain (16); Jordan (17); Kuwait (18); Egypt (24); Morocco (26); Iran (32); Tunisia (36); Algeria (38); Lebanon (42); Libya (46).
- Rankings in Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa (20); Kenya (22); Ghana (31); Tanzania (37); Uganda (41); Nigeria (43); Ethiopia (45); Angola (47); Mozambique (48).
- Rankings in Asia: China (1); India (2); Malaysia (5); Indonesia (6); Thailand (9); Vietnam (10); Philippines (23); Kazakhstan (25); Sri Lanka (27); Cambodia (30); Pakistan (33); Bangladesh (39); Myanmar (49).
- Rankings for Latin America: Mexico (7); Chile (11); Brazil (13); Uruguay (19); Colombia (21); Peru (28); Argentina (29); Ecuador (34); Paraguay (35); Bolivia (44); Venezuela (50).
- In Europe: Ukraine (40).
Transport Intelligence (Ti), a leading analysis and research firm for the logistics industry, has compiled the Index since it was launched in 2009.
John Manners-Bell, Chief Executive of Ti, said: “The supply chain industry is entering a new era in which the ability to respond to macro-economic and geopolitical events will be critical. The looming prospect of tariffs and trade wars will force shippers to re-evaluate the resilience of their production, off-shoring and sourcing strategies and it will be imperative for logistics providers to respond appropriately in a timely and effective manner.”
2025 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index: agility.com/2025index
About Agility
Agility is a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation with 60,000+ employees across six continents. A multi-business operator and investor, Agility specializes in growing and scaling operating businesses. Agility’s companies include the world’s largest aviation services company (Menzies Aviation); a global fuel logistics business (Tristar); a leading logistics parks developer and operator across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa (Agility Logistics Parks); and a commercial real-estate company developing a mega-mall in the UAE (UPAC). Other Agility companies offer customs digitization services, remote-site infrastructure services, defense and government services, and ecommerce-enablement and digital logistics. Agility invests in supply chain innovation, sustainability, and resilience, and has minority holdings in a growing portfolio of listed and non-listed companies.
For more information about Agility, visit:
Website: www.agility.com
Twitter: twitter.com/agility
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agility
YouTube: youtube.com/user/agilitycorp
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Coway Unveils Corporate Value-Up Plan with Revenue Target of KRW 5 Trillion in 2027
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- In its Corporate Value-Up Plan, Coway has identified four key indicators to enhance sustainable shareholder value: continuous growth, shareholder returns improvement, strengthened financial stability and governance sophistication.
- The company aims to generate revenue of over KRW 5 trillion in 2027 through core business expansion, new brand development and new business initiatives.
- A total shareholder return rate of 40% will be maintained for three years by means of cash dividends, and acquisition and retirement of treasury stocks.
- Coway will also manage its net debt-to-EBIT ratio up to 2.5 and will reinforce sophistication of governance.
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” has officially launched its Corporate Value-Up Plan, reaffirming its commitment to the sustainable enhancement of shareholder value. Following the announcement last month of increasing its total shareholder return rate from 20% to 40%, Coway is now introducing additional strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering corporate value.
In a board meeting held on February 13th, Coway identified four key indicators for enhancing sustainable shareholder value: continuous growth, shareholder returns improvement, appropriate capital structure, and governance sophistication. Based on these indicators, the company has formalized its corporate value enhancement strategy, namely its Corporate Value-Up Plan.
Driving Continuous Growth: Setting Revenue Goals Exceeding KRW 5 Trillion in 2027
Coway is aiming for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2025 to 2027, with the goal of exceeding KRW 5 trillion in revenue in 2027.
To achieve this target, the company will focus on core business advancements, global business expansion, new brand growth and new business initiatives.
Coway plans to enter new markets and establish local subsidiaries, implementing tailored marketing strategies in order to enhance global brand recognition. The company will also develop localized products and services to strengthen its competitiveness within the global market.
Coway will also expand its product lineups and enhance its customer experience marketing through its sleep and wellness brand, BEREX. The company aims to increase its offline channel offering in order to strengthen customer experience in South Korea, as well as to enhance overall BEREX brand awareness through targeted marketing campaigns.
Furthermore, Coway is set to enter the silver care (elderly care) sector in South Korea in order to explore various new business opportunities for sustainable growth. Through its new subsidiary Coway Life Solutions, established in October of 2024, the company will introduce next-generation elder care services within the first half of 2025. Coway will also be actively pursuing strategic partnerships and technological collaborations to further expand new business opportunities.
Coway will continue to enhance its core offerings by developing innovative products and expanding its investments in R&D, IT, marketing, and consumer services. The company will also drive advancements in the digital space in order to strengthen its channel competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Improving Shareholder Returns: Increasing the Total Shareholder Return Rate to 40%
Coway is committed to balancing sustainable shareholder returns, corporate growth, and financial stability by maintaining a well-balanced allocation between shareholder returns and reinvestments in future growth.
The company will significantly increase its total shareholder return rate from the previous 20% of consolidated net income to 40%. This includes cash dividends and treasury stock purchase/retirement. Specifically, in FY2024, Coway will allocate 33% to cash dividends and 7% to treasury stock purchase/retirement, based on the 40% total shareholder return ratio. From FY2025 to FY2027, the company will maintain the 40% shareholder return rate while adjusting the proportion of cash dividends and treasury stock purchase/retirement in consideration of total shareholder return.
A Coway official stated, “The 40% shareholder return rate was derived by forecasting actual expected cash inflows and outflows from this year through 2027. Based on these projections, we identified an optimal balance between operating cash flow and financial leverage while also considering various factors, such as the balance between shareholder returns and investments for future growth.”
Optimized Capital Structure: Maintaining an Appropriate Net Debt-to-EBIT Ratio
Coway has also established new financial guidelines designed to ensure the company’s financial stability.
Coway plans to utilize an appropriate level of financial leverage, taking into account its repayment capabilities based on operating performance and accelerating the timing of shareholder returns on investment outcomes. Accordingly, the company plans to manage its net debt-to-EBIT ratio up to 2.5 to ensure financial stability while keeping financial burdens at a manageable level.
Enhanced Governance: Strengthening Board Independence and Diversity
Coway is committed to advancing its corporate governance practices. The company will seek to raise its key governance indicator from 53% in 2024 to 87% by 2026, significantly exceeding the 2023 market average of 49.5%. Key governance indicators, particularly those related to shareholder interests, will be prioritized for improvement.
Coway is committed to further enhancing the independence of its board of directors (BoD) while promoting greater diversity. Since 2023, the company has implemented board independence guidelines to strengthen transparency and accountability. Going forward, Coway plans to increase both the number and proportion of outside directors and appoint highly qualified individuals with diverse expertise to advance corporate governance standards.
“Coway’s Corporate Value-Up Plan provides a robust foundation for sustainable growth, benefiting both the company and its shareholders,” said Jangwon Seo, CEO of Coway. “We are committed to reinforcing shareholder-friendly management while simultaneously implementing a range of strategies aimed at enhancing corporate value and securing sustainable growth.”
For additional details about Coway’s Corporate Value-Up Plan, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page.
About Coway Co., Ltd.
Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the “Best Life Solution Company,” is a leading environmental home appliances company making people’s lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. The company’s most recent venture, the BEREX brand, aims to improve sleep and wellness through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. For more information, please visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.
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