Thomson Reuters Launches eLearning Suite to Address Increasing Training Requirements for Financial Professionals

May 21, 2015, 12:50 am

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NEW YORK/HONG KONG, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced an expanded suite of eLearning solutions for financial professionals facing increasing financial training requirements.

The solutions will be made available exclusively in Asia before expanding more broadly. Thomson Reuters has signed an agreement with Present Value Training, the renowned provider of integrated learning solutions for the financial services industry, to provide in-depth and localized eLearning libraries to financial institutions in Asia, a response to increased training requirements.

"It is essential that professionals in the financial industry receive top-quality training to ensure regulatory compliance," said Andrew Rawson, global head of eLearning Development at Thomson Reuters. "The agreement between Present Value Training, with its history in the financial industry, and Thomson Reuters, with its background in compliance training, brings together two global leaders to offer a solution of engaging industry and market-specific training for financial professionals."

Thomson Reuters will integrate Present Value Training's https://www.fitforbanking.com/tr/index.php and http://www.fitforwealthmanagement.com/tr/ products into the solutions it currently provides financial institutions in Asia. The 'fitforbanking' library includes over 180 modules designed for bankers and traders, from basic topics such as fundamentals of quantitative methods and introduction to fixed income, to more advanced topics such as derivatives and valuation of structured products. The 'fitforwealthmanagement' library is more specifically designed for private bankers with topics such as portfolio management, investment strategies and financial planning. Currently Thomson Reuters has more than 800 ethics and training courses delivered in over 42 different languages.

"With the increasing volume and complexity of regulations year-over-year, it has never been more vital for firms doing business internationally to continue to invest and support the compliance function by ensuring that staff are adequately trained to meet these regulatory requirements," said Andrew Neblett, managing director, Enterprise Risk Management, Thomson Reuters. "The expansion of our eLearning suite of compliance solutions further reinforces our commitment to provide our customers with solutions that enable them to conduct business globally while meeting their growing regulatory requirements."

"In the past ten years we have learned that most incumbent solutions in the market only cover simple topics, or at the other extreme, illustrate the complex topics ineffectively with too many words and terminologies," said Stefan Modrow, founder and CEO of Present Value Training. "Eventually, some users lose their interest and online training ends up becoming a short-cut to fulfill mandatory continuing education requirements. We cater to the ever-evolving learners' needs of keeping skills up to date with engaging and media-rich content as well as relating the newly acquired knowledge to the daily routine."

Thomson Reuters and Present Value Training will also be developing quality content on a variety of local topics relevant to Asia, including the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect in Hong Kong and ASIC regulatory guidelines in Australia. As part of the training implementation process, Thomson Reuters can customize courses to fit the customer's industry and policies.

Thomson Reuters eLearning provides practical, interactive, customizable and cost-effective compliance training programs, which assist in changing behavior and supporting a culture of integrity. More than 800 ethics and compliance training courses delivered in over 42 different languages; powered by world-leading regulatory intelligence, which tracks over 500 regulators and exchanges globally; updated in response to key regulatory developments; fully customizable to fit your organization's learning objectives; with a comprehensive audit trail to demonstrate training compliance, an essential part of your ongoing compliance and risk program. For more information about Thomson Reuters eLearning solutions, please visit: http://tmsnrt.rs/1Fp5WqL

About Present Value Training

Since 2003, Present Value Training delivers powerful financial e-learning libraries with absolute quality assurance and cost efficiency, developed by a team of seasoned market experts which enable employees to improve skills in corporate and investment banking as well as wealth management. Founded by Stefan Modrow in 1997, the company is based in Frankfurt, Germany with additional offices in Singapore. For more information, go to http://www.present-value-training.com

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. For more information, go to http://thomsonreuters.com

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Ingredion Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.42 Per Share

May 21, 2015, 1:00 am

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Westchester, IL., May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - The Board of Directors of Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on July 27, 2015, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2015.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) is a leading global ingredients solutions provider specializing in nature-based sweeteners, starches and nutrition ingredients and bio-material solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, Ingredion serves approximately 60 diverse sectors in food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceuticals and other industries. For more information, visit www.ingredion.com.

CONTACT:
Investors: Heather Kos, +1-708-551-2592
Media: Claire Regan, +1-708-551-2602

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AerCap Holdings N.V. Announces Filing of Interim Financial Report for the First Three Months of 2015

May 21, 2015, 1:10 am

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AMSTERDAM, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) today announced it has filed an interim financial report including its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes for the three months ended March 31, 2015 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). AerCap's Form 6-K can be accessed on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at www.aercap.com, as well as on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing and has one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves 200 customers in approximately 90 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions and provides part-out and engine leasing services through its subsidiary, AeroTurbine. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER). The company is headquartered in Amsterdam and has offices in Dublin, Los Angeles, Shannon, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Singapore, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, and Toulouse.

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Contact for Investors:
John Wikoff
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jwikoff@aercap.com

Contact for Media:
Frauke Oberdieck
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www.aercap.com

AerCap Three Month Interim Financial Report Filing 2015: http://hugin.info/149317/R/1923025/689554.pdf

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Flowserve Secures $18 Million in Orders for Peruvian Refinery Upgrade

May 21, 2015, 1:20 am

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Dallas, Texas, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today its operations in Rio de Janeiro and Lawrence, Massachusetts, have received orders totaling approximately $18 million (USD) for pumping systems for the Petroperu Talara refinery in Piura, Peru. The orders were booked in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The project, led by Spanish-based contractor Tecnicas Reunidas, will modernize the Talara refinery and allow it to produce gasoline and diesel fuels that adhere to new Peruvian environmental standards. It is the first major pump installment in the refinery since the 1970s.

Flowserve received orders for horizontal overhung process pumps (OH2 and OH3) and horizontal between-bearing pumps (BB1, BB2 and BB3).

"Flowserve's success on this major refining project in Latin America highlights several key attributes of the company," said Jim Quain, president, Flowserve Sales Organization. "Flowserve's broad product portfolio, including the specialized Flowserve Lawrence brand pumps, allowed us to meet the overall needs and harsh conditions of this project. Additionally, the ability to leverage our global base and to manufacture the majority of the pumps in Latin America were important factors for the end user. And the coverage of both the Peruvian refinery and the contractor in Spain shows the strength and reach of Flowserve's global sales team."

The Flowserve Rio de Janeiro and Lawrence facilities will work together to deliver the equipment to Petroperu. Local support will be provided by the Flowserve Quick Response Center located in Lima, Peru.

Flowserve Contacts

Investor Contacts:
Jay Roueche, vice president, Investor Relations & Treasurer, +1-972-443-6560
Mike Mullin, director, Investor Relations, +1-972-443-6636

Media Contacts:
Lars Rosene, vice president, Global Communications and Public Affairs, +1-972-443-6644
Amy Allen, manager, Global Communications and Public Affairs, +1-972-443-6501

About Flowserve

Flowserve Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company's website at www.flowserve.com.

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All forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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Endurance's Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.35 per Ordinary Share

May 21, 2015, 1:25 am

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PEMBROKE, Bermuda, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:ENH), a Bermuda-based provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share payable on its ordinary shares. The dividend on Endurance's outstanding ordinary shares will be payable on June 30, 2015 to the ordinary shareholders of record on June 16, 2015.

About Endurance Specialty Holdings

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. is a global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Through its operating subsidiaries, Endurance writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines and property, marine and energy lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance. We maintain excellent financial strength as evidenced by the ratings of A (Excellent) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A (Strong) from Standard and Poor's on our principal operating subsidiaries. Endurance's headquarters are located at Waterloo House, 100 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda and its mailing address is Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., Suite No. 784, No. 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. For more information about Endurance, please visit www.endurance.bm.

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Email: investorrelations@endurance.bm

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Honda Begins Sales of All-new Gasoline-powered "JADE RS", New Addition to the JADE Lineup

May 20, 2015, 6:48 pm

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JADE RS

TOKYO, May 21, 2015 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it would begin sales of the all-new JADE RS equipped with a newly-developed 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine, at dealerships across Japan on May 28, 2015. The all-new JADE RS is a new addition to the all-new JADE lineup which has been well-received for its stylish form with the total vehicle height of a sedan, minivan-class occupant comfort and utility and high-quality driving performance.

The all-new 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine realizes powerful and smooth acceleration by generating torque equivalent to that of a 2.4-liter engine in the normal rpm range while at the same time realizing excellent quietness, and achieving smooth and powerful driving even with multiple passengers and on hilly roads. Moreover, the all-new JADE RS realizes excellent fuel economy of 18.0km/liter (JC08 mode(1)).

While maintaining the outstanding features of JADE, namely a stylish exterior design with low vehicle height, 3-row seating, and the Honda SENSING(2) advanced driver-assistive system, JADE RS also features a nimble steering feel and sporty and exhilarating driving performance, realized through exclusive chassis and suspension settings and the adoption of Agile Handling Assist (AHA), an electric control system that enhances the dynamic performance of the vehicle through brake control.

Key features of the all-new JADE RS

A 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine that realizes powerful and smooth acceleration and excellent fuel economy

- All-new JADE RS is equipped with a newly-developed 1.5-liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine whose direct injection system, small-diameter turbine and dual VTC(3) help improve the turbo effect in low rpm range, enabling the engine to generate torque equivalent to that of a 2.4-liter engine in normal rpm range. This enables the JADE RS to demonstrate smoothness and powerfulness even while driving with multiple passengers and on hilly roads.

Moreover, top-in-class level(4) fuel economy of 18.0km/liter (JC08 mode) was realized by enabling the engine to maintain and expand its fuel efficient range by fully leveraging the advantage of this turbo engine where the amount of air-intake can be precisely controlled.

In addition, quietness is improved by achieving better control of noise and vibration through various measures such as increasing the rigidity of bearing caps that support the crank/crankshaft which is a typical source of transmitted engine vibration.

- Honda also developed a new CVT which exploits the full potential of this 1.5-liter VTEC TURBO engine. The thorough pursuit of CVT efficiency enabled the improvement of fuel economy and the realization of smooth driving in urban areas at the same time. Moreover, in order to take advantage of the performance of this torque engine, the paddle shifter (7-speed mode) was adopted. The driver can enjoy the feeling of driving with a manual transmission.

Exterior and interior designs developed exclusively for JADE RS to add a touch of high-quality sportiness

- For the front grille, an exclusive mesh-type design was adopted to indicate high-torque driving that the VTEC TURBO engine realizes in this vehicle. Moreover, as with the tailgate, the front grille features the "RS" emblem. For the fog light garnish, outer door handle and tailgate molding, dark chrome plating was adopted, and a 17-inch noise reducing aluminum wheel was adopted.

- There are two interior color choices - black and brown. Seat surface material is a combination of a fabric and Prime Smooth. Red stitching was used for the genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and black-color seats. Furthermore, a paddle shifter enables the driver to enjoy gear-shifting operations similar to that of a vehicle with a manual transmission. The acceleration pedal and brake pedal adopted an exclusive design for this model. These interior features create a sporty "driver's space" that deepens the joy of driving this vehicle.

Chassis settings that make sporty driving possible

- Rigidity of the front and rear suspensions was increased by 15% and 20%, respectively, compared to the hybrid version of the JADE. Moreover, by applying exclusive settings to its springs and dampers, JADE RS realizes stable driving and a sporty steering feel without compromising high-quality occupant comfort.

- All-new JADE RS features the Agile Handling Assist (AHA) electronic control system that utilizes brake vectoring to improve corner traceability and confident handling feel with smaller steering wheel inputs.

- Striving to realize vehicle movement which reflects more direct and linear steering operation, a tunnel brace was added as a reinforcement member to the underfloor panel to enhance the rigidity of floor area.

(1) Tested by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan
(2) Manufacturer's option
(3) VTC (Variable Timing Control)
(4) Passenger mini-van class/internal research by Honda (as of May 2015)

About Honda

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com.

Contact:
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Mitsubishi Corporation and Kyushu Electric Investigate Potential for Geothermal Energy in Kumamoto

May 20, 2015, 7:20 pm

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TOKYO, May 21, 2015 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) reached a collaboration agreement on December 10, 2013 under which both companies will work together to investigate the potential for establishing a geothermal power plant in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture. The agreement finds its roots in efforts aimed at contributing to the reduction of global warming through the effective utilization of domestic sources of energy. The proposal from the two companies, which is consistent with the village's ordinance for the effective utilization of geothermal resources, was submitted to Minamiaso on January 14, 2015, and as a result of deliberations by the village's evaluating committee, MC and KEPCO today received authorization to proceed with the investigation.

MC and KEPCO plan to conduct surface investigation (including gravitational and electromagnetic methods) in order to better comprehend the subsurface structure, the actual conditions of surrounding hot springs, and how they have changed over time. If the investigation reveals that the subsurface structure contains geothermal resources appropriate for exploration, MC and KEPCO will take further steps towards developing the village's geothermal resources, including the excavation of exploration wells.

For more information, visit http://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/pr/archive/2015/html/0000027621.html.

About Mitsubishi Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC; TSE: 8058) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses across virtually every industry including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, foods, and environmental business. MC's current activities are expanding far beyond its traditional trading operations as its diverse business ranges from natural resources development to investment in retail business, infrastructure, financial products and manufacturing of industrial goods. With over 200 bases of operations in approximately 80 countries worldwide and a network of over 500 group companies, MC employs a multinational workforce of nearly 60,000 people. For more information, please visit www.mitsubishicorp.com.

Contact:
Mitsubishi Corporation
Telephone:+81 3 3210 2171 
Facsimile:+81 3 5252 7705

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SYZ Asset Management: OYSTER Absolute Return ranked Nr 1 in the Netherlands over 3 years

May 20, 2015, 9:00 pm

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Geneva, Switzerland, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - OYSTER Absolute Return EUR EUR2, a sub-fund of the OYSTER SICAV registered in the Netherlands, was ranked best fund in the Netherlands over 3 years by Lipper in the "Absolute Return EUR Low" category. The OYSTER SICAV is a Luxembourg domiciled UCITS managed by SYZ Asset Management (Luxembourg) SA. This accolade underlines the breadth of winning strategies offered by SYZ Asset Management, which is already well-known for its European equities franchise. The European Corporate Bonds and Dynamic Allocation funds managed by SYZ Asset Management have also received several awards in Europe in the past years.

Maximizing return with limited risk

In today's record-low interest rates environment, OYSTER Absolute Return EUR provides investors with a compelling alternative to their bond allocation and offers a low-risk building block in their absolute return portfolio. With a strong focus on risk control, the strategy invests in an allocation of traditional asset classes (cash, bonds, equities, derivatives), as well as in a diversified and liquid alternative investment bucket (maximum 10%). OYSTER Absolute Return EUR has been managed since inception by SYZ Asset Management's Multi-Asset investment team headed by Fabrizio Quirighetti, responsible for the overall asset allocation and the top-down preferences in the fixed income and equity buckets.

The objective of the fund is to maximize returns within a definite risk budget of 2% monthly VaR (95%) or a targeted volatility below 3.5%, through a dynamic asset allocation. While the overall asset allocation is pretty stable due to tight and disciplined risk budgeting, the buckets are actively managed. The investment approach is comprehensive, transparent, with a focus on liquidity and capital preservation.

"Our absolute return strategy can be seen as an unconstrained bond portfolio with a limited equity 'spice'. We have adopted a holistic, pragmatic and opportunistic approach that places the highest emphasis on capital preservation. Our very senior and stable investment team is a strong factor in the consistency of our results," commented Fabrizio Quirighetti, CIO and responsible for the overall asset allocation.

Expertise in a wide range of strategies

Already well known for its European equities franchise, SYZ Asset Management demonstrates with these awards its strong expertise outside the pure equity universe. Indeed, the European Corporate Bonds and Dynamic Allocation strategies managed by SYZ Asset Management have also received several awards in Europe in the past years.

"We are particularly proud of this award as it recognizes our philosophy of active and opportunistic management focused on performance, across a wide range of high added value strategies," commented Xavier Guillon, CEO of OYSTER Funds.

For further information, please contact:
Moreno Volpi
Tel.: +41 (0)58 799 16 98
E-mail: moreno.volpi@syzgroup.com

About SYZ

Founded in Geneva in 1996, the Swiss banking group SYZ focuses exclusively on high-end wealth management and institutional asset management. The Group manages CHF 29 billion (EUR 28 bn) of client assets with 440 employees. In addition to the Bank's headquarters in Geneva, the Group also has offices in Switzerland in Zurich, Lugano, Locarno and internationally in Milan, Madrid, London, Edinburgh, Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris, Nassau, Dubai and Hong Kong. www.syzgroup.com

About OYSTER Funds

OYSTER is SYZ's investment fund family, designed to address the specific needs of a professional client base. With a strong focus on performance, this Luxembourg SICAV comprises nearly 30 sub-funds and is currently registered and distributed in various European and Asian countries through a vast distribution network. In order to generate a first-rate performance for its informed and demanding client base, SYZ rigorously selects specialists to manage its OYSTER funds, through a combination of internal and external fund managers. www.oysterfunds.com

About SYZ Asset Management

All of the Group's institutional asset management business, covering both traditional and alternative strategies, is integrated in SYZ Asset Management, which provides investment solutions to institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, corporations and investment funds. SYZ Asset Management meets clients expectations in terms of institutional management and customer service through proprietary resources in economic research, financial analysis, portfolio management and risk management. www.syzgroup.com

Contacts

OYSTER Sicav
11-13 Boulevard de la Foire
L-1528 Luxembourg
info@oysterfunds.com

SYZ Asset Management
(Luxembourg) SA
54 rue Charles Martel
L-2134 Luxembourg
Tel. : +352 26 27 36 1

Disclaimer

Oyster SICAV is an open-ended multi-fund investment company established and regulated in Luxembourg. Copies of the SICAV's current Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document can be obtained from SYZ Asset Management (Luxembourg) SA. Instructions to purchase or redeem shares of any class available to UK Investors can also be placed with them. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and the value of investments can fall over time as well as rise. An investment in sub-funds of Oyster SICAV involves risks that are more fully described in the Prospectus. The content of this media release is provided solely for information purposes and constitutes neither a recommendation to buy or sell. Always consider taking independent investment advice from a person properly authorised and regulated prior to investing.

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OYSTER AR- Lipper Award NL: http://hugin.info/166509/R/1923108/689625.pdf

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Chinese Commercial Paper Attracts Investors in the US Fixed Income ETF Market

May 20, 2015, 10:37 pm

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HONG KONG, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. ("E Fund HK"), the Hong Kong subsidiary of E Fund Management Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that the China Commercial Paper ETF, jointly launched and managed with KraneShares, has been operated smoothly since its establishment, and become the largest RQFII bond ETF in the US market.

Listed on 3 December 2014 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the ETF, seeking to deliver yields from investment grade commercial papers issued in Mainland China, is the first RQFII commercial paper ETF in the United States and the first short term RQFII bond ETF with interbank market access outside China. After half a year's operation, the ETF has gradually earned recognition from US investors. Especially during recent period when Renminbi maintains stable, the ETF has been subscribed constantly, with current asset of over USD50 million, wherein asset under management (AUM) of this year rapidly increased 19 million with an accumulated volume of transactions within one week exceeding 500,000, becoming the most liquid product among its peers. With the outstanding performance, the product was recommended by ETF.com as the most innovative bond ETF.

Ms. Gaohui Huang, CEO of E Fund HK, stated, "Chinese onshore bond market has developed rapidly over the last decade, and has become one of the largest markets in the emerging economies. Half a year after its debut, the ETF already grows into the largest RQFII bond ETF in the US market, introducing a new way into Chinese bond market for US money market funds with low interest rate and bank deposit market, becoming an indicator reflecting US investors' interest in Renminbi."

"China money market can achieve a high return, which can't be achieved by other funds," said Mr. David Zhang, E Fund HK chief investment officer and co-portfolio manager of the Fund. "Chinese onshore commercial paper market is very liquid, with more than $270bilion USD outstanding amount and an average $3billion USD daily trading volume. As investors have great interest in Chinese market, the product will continue to provide a superior investment option for US investors." He added.

Mr. Jonathan Krane, CEO of KraneShares, said, "China has a very flat yield curve with relatively high interest rates versus the US, specifically in maturities under one year. For example, over the past twelve months China commercial paper returned 5.85%+ in USD compared to US commercial paper at less than 0.20%, that's a 5.65% difference. E Fund Management is the largest fixed income manager in China and the second largest RQFII manager globally. Our cooperation, launching the ETF on the New York Stock Exchange, has been recognized by the local market and achieved outstanding performance, which further proves it is a right choice to cooperate with E Fund, because (capital/ investment ) turning to emerging markets is inevitable."

About E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co, Ltd.
E Fund Management Co., Limited ("E Fund") was established in April, 2001, operating subsidiaries in Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. As of 31 December, 2014, the Company's asset under management amounted to more than RMB 430 billion. Since its establishment, the Company has been insisted on the trustworthy and disciplined management style, the unique investment philosophy and fundamental research driven investment approach. Under its strict management, with its standardized operation and brilliant investment performance, the Company is highly recognized by the market. E Fund has grown tremendously and ascended to the top industry performance rankings, and received numerous industry awards in recent years. E Fund has constantly been named into the Morningstar Best Fund Manager list; and has also won the most a lot "Golden Bull" awards for being the best fund manager from China Securities Journal - the dominant domestic securities publication.

E Fund Management (HK) Co., Limited ("E Fund HK"), a wholly owned subsidiary of E Fund, was incorporated in Hong Kong in August, 2008. E Fund HK is licensed for Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. As the global investment and business platform for the parent company, E Fund offers overseas investment products as well as to provide better client service to its international clients.

About KraneShares
KraneShares, a product of Krane Funds Advisors, is focused on serving global investors with ETFs for the next-wave of China's development. Founded in 2011, our New York based firm offers proprietary ETFs constructed to give US and global investors broad, diverse and quality.

Disclaimer:
Investment involves risk. The Fund is not authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and not available to the public of Hong Kong.

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HKTDC Set To Stage Largest Ever Entrepreneur Day

May 20, 2015, 10:50 pm

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HONG KONG, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Many people aspire to start their own business, but it takes a great deal of effort and support from different stakeholders to succeed. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seventh HKTDC Entrepreneur Day will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), on 29-30 May. The fair is a one-stop platform for young entrepreneurs, providing market intelligence and entrepreneurial insights as well as an array of business start-up opportunities and support services.

Record Breaker

As a signature HKTDC event to support entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Day comprises an exhibition, seminars and forums as well as project-pitching sessions and onsite advisory services.

At today's press conference, Stephen Liang, Director of Product Promotion, HKTDC, introduced details of this year's Entrepreneur Day, which includes a record number of exhibitors. "The two-day event this year has attracted more than 270 exhibitors from various sectors, up 15 per cent from last year. Visitors will be able to learn more about different business options, incubation programmes and fund-raising platforms through various events."

Starting Up

A new ICT Start-up Zone will be launched this year in response to the growing importance of the ICT sector for business start-ups. More than 40 ICT start-ups will showcase their successful projects featuring the latest creative technologies, digital marketing, e-commerce and mobile business apps. Alongside the ICT Start-up Zone is a new pitching platform, Start-up Runway, which features a series of discussions and pitching sessions to help young ICT entrepreneurs upgrade their sales skills and connect with potential investors and partners.

Creative Value

Following last year's successful collaboration with the Innovative Entrepreneur Association, the Cross Matching Pavilion returns to Entrepreneur Day. Sponsored by the Create Hong Kong office of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the pavilion features 80 exhibitors from the creative industries and multi-media sectors. They will demonstrate their creativity and innovative commercial applications to help established manufacturers and enterprises enhance their products and services.

Lift-off

"Helping Start-ups Take Off" is the theme of this year's Entrepreneur Day. There will be more than 25 seminars, forums and workshops during the fair, while the HKTDC has invited more than 50 entrepreneurs and renowned speakers to share practical tips and experience on entrepreneurship. Speakers include:

- JieJie & Uncle Cat, Cartoonist and Author
- Frederick Ma, Honorary Professor, School of Economics and Finance, University of Hong Kong
- Kenneth Fok, Chairman, Hong Kong United Youth Association
- Akina Fong, Founder, akn. Media & Leather
- Robert Chua, Chairman, A La Bakery
- Leung Sze Ho, Co-founder of Chung So Si Fong Dessert
- Kee Chi Hing, Chair, Fullness Social Enterprises Society
- Reeve Kwan, Co-founder, GoGoVan
- Frances Du, Director, Greater China Region, Microsoft Ventures.

Returning to the event this year will be the Fund & Mentor session and Entrepreneur Arena, which form an integral part of the expanded pitching series. Deal-sourcing and business-matching opportunities have been enhanced at the Fund & Mentor session to facilitate one-on-one meetings between project owners and investors/mentors.

Meanwhile, with close to 30 start-up applications this year, the Entrepreneur Arena is where young entrepreneurs can present their business ideas and plans, with experts offering valuable feedback. The judges this year are Dr Measure Hung, Chairman, Mobicon Group Ltd., and Dr Edwin Lee, Founder, Bridgeway Prime Shop Fund Group Limited.

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day

- Date and opening time:
29 May 2015 (Friday) 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
30 May 2015 (Saturday) 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Venue: Hall 1D&E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
* Media & Webcast Centre is located at Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC

Fair website: www.hktdc.com/eday

Photo Download: http://filesharing.tdc.org.hk/hktdc/download.php?fid=_phpiU8nV4

About HKTDC

A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and services providers. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in overseas markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Google+, Twitter @hktdc, LinkedIn.

Google+: http://plus.google.com/+hktdc
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hktdc
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/hong-kong-trade-development-council

Contact:
HKTDC
Communication and Public Affairs
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org

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Hong Kong Trade Development Council Bringing Technology Mission to United States to Explore Partnership Opportunities

May 21, 2015, 3:00 am

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HONG KONG, May 21, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - An 23-member delegation consisting of some of Hong Kong's top technology-related companies and organizations will visit the United States from June 9-21 as part of the "Think Asia, Think Hong Kong" (TATHK) event on 10 June in Chicago, as organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).

The mission will seek partnership and collaboration opportunities in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego as well as locations in Maryland and Wisconsin. Companies and institutes to be visited include the International Institute for Nanotenchnology, Argonne National Labs, Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, Harley-Davidson, National Institute Standards & Technology, National Institute for Health, University of California, San Diego, Stratasys and Qualcomm.

Visiting Hong Kong companies include power-tool maker TechTronics Industries (TTI), electronic manufacturers Coulomb Electronics Ltd., Suga International Holdings Ltd., and Fook Tin Group Holdings Limited, die-casting and plastic injection molding services provider Ka Shui International Holdings Ltd., and surface finishing companies Jing Mei Group, Chartermate International Limited and Pino Aliprandini (HK) Ltd.

"These Hong Kong companies are looking forward to forming new business partnerships with American technology providers," said mission leader Dr Roy Chung, Co-Founder of TTI.

"Partnering with a Hong Kong company can certainly open doors for U.S. companies throughout Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland. American and Hong Kong companies have much to explore in terms of joint ventures, strategic alliances, contract manufacturing and tech transfer/commercialization," he said.

Participating Hong Kong organizations include the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Ltd. (NAMI) and the Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies (LSCM R&D Centre).

Hong Kong & Mainland Intelligence Available at Upcoming Events

The mission will also take part in TATHK, the largest Hong Kong promotion to take place in Chicago. The promotion will showcase the advantages of Hong Kong's business services platform in helping American companies to capitalize on opportunities in Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland.

The event will feature a "Hong Kong -- A Base for technology Companies to Grow Business in Asia" session to examine how Hong Kong's R&D capabilities and professional business services can help American companies develop and commercialize their technology products.

More than 130 government and business leaders from Hong Kong and the mainland will take part in TATHK, which is supported by 16 Hong Kong partners and 90 supporting organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Participating sectors include ICT, digital entertainment, finance, food and wine and professional services with business-matching sessions organized onsite. For more information, please see the TATHK website: http://www.thinkasiathinkhk.com/2015/en/index.html.

About HKTDC

A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and services providers. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in overseas markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Google+, Twitter @hktdc, LinkedIn.

Google+: http://plus.google.com/+hktdc
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hktdc
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/hong-kong-trade-development-council

Contact:
HKTDC
Communication and Public Affairs Department
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org

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Mark Costa to address the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference

May 21, 2015, 10:50 pm

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Kingsport, Tenn., USA, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Media Advisory Issued May 21, 2015

Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference
Mark Costa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN), will address the Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference in Chicago on June 4, 2015 at 10:40 a.m. CT.

Live Webcast
Mr. Costa's presentation will be webcast live on www.investors.eastman.com. Slides used by Mr. Costa will be available at the time of the presentation and can also be accessed at www.investors.eastman.com.

Replay
An audio replay of the presentation will be available at www.investors.eastman.com, events & presentations.

Investor Relations Contact:
Greg Riddle, Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
+1-212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com

Media Contact:
Tracy Kilgore, Corporate Communications Manager
+1-423-224-0498 / tjkilgore@eastman.com

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ROI Land Investments Closes $3,000,000 Financing

May 21, 2015, 10:55 pm

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QUEBEC CITY, Quebec, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - ROI Land Investments, Ltd. (OTCQB: ROII) ("ROI" or the "Company"), a diversified real estate land development investment company, announced today that it has completed on a $3,000,000 bond offering to accelerate its strategy to acquire and develop land in Kitimat, British Columbia.

"The proceeds will enable ROI to acquire 170,000 square feet of land and fund initial development work, including permitting and demolition," stated Philippe Germain, President of ROI. "The Kitimat region of British Columbia is experiencing strong economic development due to the growth of liquefied natural gas projects in the area. Our plans to develop the land and construct 84 apartments and nine townhouses will play a crucial role in ensuring there is adequate housing to support the population increase in the region."

The offering, which the Company closed on May 8th, 2015, is comprised of two series of notes: Series A for aggregate proceeds of $2,442,830 and Series B for aggregate proceeds of $473,117. The notes are due May, 2018, bear interest of 8% and are collateralized by a secured interest in the Kitimat property. Computershare is acting as the independent collateral agent for the investors and paying agent for the debtholders.

About ROI Land Investments Ltd.

ROI Land Investments Ltd. ("ROI") is a Real Estate Investment Company specializing in land development. ROI's business model consists of acquiring attractive land developments free of zoning restrictions, obtaining the necessary development permits, outsourcing the development of the infrastructure and profiting from the sale of the subdivided land units to known large regional developers.

SAFE HARBOR AND INFORMATIONAL STATEMENT

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including all statements that are not statement of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the company's financial conditions or results of operations; and (iii) the company's growth strategy and operating strategy.

The words "may", "would", "will", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including the risk disclosed in the company's statements and reports filed with the SEC. The Company claims the safe harbor provided by Section 21E(c) of the Exchange Act for all forward-looking statements.

For more information please visit our website: www.ROILandInvestments.com

CONTACT:
Philippe Germain, President
T: +1-514-667 9470
M: +1-418-264 7134
Email: Pgermain@ROILandInvestments.com

KCSA Strategic Communications
Jeffrey Goldberger / Brad Nelson
+1-212-896-1249 / +1-212-896-1217
jgoldberger@kcsa.com / bnelson@kcsa.com

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Omnicare Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

May 21, 2015, 11:30 pm

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Cincinnati, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE:OCR) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company's common stock, to be paid on June 30, 2015, to all stockholders of record on June 12, 2015.

About Omnicare

Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group. For more information, visit www.omnicare.com.

Contact:
Patrick C. Lee
+1-513-719-1507
patrick.lee@omnicare.com

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China Everbright Limited to Jointly Acquire U.S. Innovative Biotechnology Company Ambrx

May 22, 2015, 12:45 am

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HONG KONG, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - A consortium (the "Consortium") consisting of China Everbright Limited ("CEL", Stock Code: 165.HK)'s healthcare fund, Fosun Pharma, HOPU Investments and WuXi PharmaTech announced that the Consortium has signed a merger agreement pursuant to which the Consortium will acquire Ambrx Inc. ("Ambrx").The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015, subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Ambrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing first-in-class and best-in-class optimized protein therapeutics known as bio-conjugates. Its proprietary technology platforms enable attachment of pharmaceutically active molecules to specific sites within proteins more precisely than prior generations of bio-conjugates. Ambrx has developed a pipeline of novel product candidates that include antibody drug conjugates, or ADCs, bi- and multi-specific drug conjugates and long-acting therapeutic proteins. ADCs are expected to be one of the most important areas of monoclonal antibody development, especially in targeted therapies for oncology, an area where Ambrx has a strong pipeline. Ambrx's most advanced internally developed product is a site-specific ADC targeting Her2-positive breast cancer.

In addition to its pipeline, Ambrx collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, and Eli Lilly, on a series of projects including ADCs-oncology, bi-specific drug conjugates and long-acting therapeutic proteins. Ambrx's most advanced collaboration product candidate in human health is ARX618, a long-acting fibroblast growth factor 21 for type 2 diabetes, for which collaboration partner Bristol-Myers Squibb is conducting Phase 2 clinical trials in the United States. To date, collaborations have provided Ambrx with over a hundred million US dollars in funding.

Mr. Chen Shuang, CEO of CEL said, "This collaboration brings together resources from leading China-based pharmaceutical enterprises and leading U.S.-based innovators in biologics development, together with the financial resources and networks from CEL, which will result in a great synergy. Upon completion of the acquisition, Ambrx will obtain quality resources from its Chinese partners, so as to further advance the technical innovation of their research center based in the U.S., and to establish a global product development center based in China. We believe that, with the support of the cooperation partners, Ambrx's business will expand rapidly in China."

About China Everbright Limited
China Everbright Limited ("CEL", stock code: 165.HK) has woven huge cross-border social and business networks in Hong Kong and the Mainland. CEL, being a member of China Everbright Group, is a diversified financial services enterprise operating in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It is the second largest shareholder of Everbright Securities (stock code: 601788.SH) and third largest shareholder of China Everbright Bank (stock code: 601818.SH, 6818.HK) in the Mainland.

Established in 1997 at Hong Kong, CEL persistently pursues its "Macro Asset Management" strategy, with specific focuses being placed on fund management and investment businesses, namely Primary Market Investment, Secondary Market Investment and Structured Financing and Investment.

Moreover, being a substantial shareholder of China Aircraft Leasing Company Limited, CEL is actively developing aircraft leasing business in China and emerging markets. In addition, by leveraging the advantages in cross-border fee-based business of an associate, Everbright Securities, CEL also participates in the development of investment banking (corporate financing) and brokerage services (wealth management) businesses in Hong Kong.

Over the past years, CEL has developed solid bases in various sector markets. It manages series of private equity funds, venture capital funds, sector focus funds and hedge funds as operated via an international management platform, and provides overseas investors with opportunities to explore and invest in companies with fast growing potential in the Mainland China. On the other hand, CEL also seeks investment opportunities from overseas and provides diversified financial services for its clients in Mainland China. As of 31 December 2014, CEL's asset under management reached over HK$50.3 billion, with a total of 24 funds.

Through upholding the philosophy of "Making Wealth Simple", CEL leverages on its own substantial financial strength, as well as the position and influence of China Everbright Group and its affiliated companies in the financial industry in China, and has successfully built huge cross-border social and business networks in Hong Kong and the Mainland, and established a reputable image in the market. For more information on CEL, please visit www.everbright165.com

CEL Healthcare Fund focus on leading healthcare/life science companies with a defendable competitive position, an excellent prospect of expandable platform, and a good fit with the great resources and market potential that China has to offer. The CEL team has extensive experiences and network in the healthcare sector in China and US.

About Fosun Pharma
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical ("Fosun Pharma"), a leading healthcare company in China,which was established in 1994 ,has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since August 1998 and on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 2012 ( stock code: 600196-SH,02196-HK). Fosun Pharma strategically covers important segments of the healthcare industry value-chain, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution and retail, healthcare services, diagnostic products and medical devices. Fosun Pharma maintains a National Recognized Enterprise Technology Centre and a highly capable international R&D team, focusing on innovation and research in therapeutic areas including cardiovascular system, metabolism and alimentary system, central nervous system, blood system, anti-infection and anti-tumor. With its commitment to innovation for good health and creating a better future, Fosun Pharma will continue insisting on the strategic development approach of "Organic Growth, Coupled with M&A and Integration". The Company strives to be one of the first-class enterprises in the global healthcare market. Click here for more information: www.fosunpharma.com.

About WuXi PharmaTech
WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX) is a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, with operations in China and the United States. As a research-driven and customer-focused company, WuXi PharmaTech provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies with a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process. WuXi is also building a platform to provide clinical diagnostic services directly to physicians and their patients globally. WuXi PharmaTech's services are designed to help its global partners in shortening the cycle and lowering the cost of drug and medical device R&D. The operating subsidiaries of WuXi PharmaTech are known as WuXi AppTec. For more information on WuXi's biologics services, please visit: www.wuxiapptec.com.

About HOPU Investments
HOPU Investments is a private equity firm focusing on China-related investment opportunities. With offices located in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore, HOPU's Team has unique expertise in investment, financing and capital market, as well as diverse experiences working with State Owned Enterprises and private entrepreneurs.

HOPU's key investment focus is to create, develop and pursue investment opportunities that are driven by China's ongoing economic reforms and developments, in particular in healthcare, technology, consumer, energy, mining, agriculture and financial services sectors.

For enquiries, please contact:
Golin
Annie Leung
Tel: +852 2501 7918
Fax: +852 2810 4780
Email: aleung@golin.com

Max Lau
Tel: +852 2501 7905
Fax: +852 2810 4780
Email: mlau@golin.com

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SYZ Asset Management: OYSTER Absolute Return ranked Nr 1 in the Netherlands over 3 years

May 22, 2015, 3:00 am

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Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - OYSTER Absolute Return EUR EUR2, a sub-fund of the OYSTER SICAV registered in the Netherlands, was ranked best fund in the Netherlands over 3 years by Lipper in the "Absolute Return EUR Low" category. The OYSTER SICAV is a Luxembourg domiciled UCITS managed by SYZ Asset Management (Luxembourg) SA. This accolade underlines the breadth of winning strategies offered by SYZ Asset Management, which is already well-known for its European equities franchise. The European Corporate Bonds and Dynamic Allocation funds managed by SYZ Asset Management have also received several awards in Europe in the past years.

Maximizing return with limited risk

In today's record-low interest rates environment, OYSTER Absolute Return EUR provides investors with a compelling alternative to their bond allocation and offers a low-risk building block in their absolute return portfolio. With a strong focus on risk control, the strategy invests in an allocation of traditional asset classes (cash, bonds, equities, derivatives), as well as in a diversified and liquid alternative investment bucket (maximum 10%). OYSTER Absolute Return EUR has been managed since inception by SYZ Asset Management's Multi-Asset investment team headed by Fabrizio Quirighetti, responsible for the overall asset allocation and the top-down preferences in the fixed income and equity buckets.

The objective of the fund is to maximize returns within a definite risk budget of 2% monthly VaR (95%) or a targeted volatility below 3.5%, through a dynamic asset allocation. While the overall asset allocation is pretty stable due to tight and disciplined risk budgeting, the buckets are actively managed. The investment approach is comprehensive, transparent, with a focus on liquidity and capital preservation.

"Our absolute return strategy can be seen as an unconstrained bond portfolio with a limited equity 'spice'. We have adopted a holistic, pragmatic and opportunistic approach that places the highest emphasis on capital preservation. Our very senior and stable investment team is a strong factor in the consistency of our results," commented Fabrizio Quirighetti, CIO and responsible for the overall asset allocation.

Expertise in a wide range of strategies

Already well known for its European equities franchise, SYZ Asset Management demonstrates with these awards its strong expertise outside the pure equity universe. Indeed, the European Corporate Bonds and Dynamic Allocation strategies managed by SYZ Asset Management have also received several awards in Europe in the past years.

"We are particularly proud of this award as it recognizes our philosophy of active and opportunistic management focused on performance, across a wide range of high added value strategies," commented Xavier Guillon, CEO of OYSTER Funds.

For further information, please contact:
Moreno Volpi
Tel.: +41 (0)58 799 16 98
E-mail: moreno.volpi@syzgroup.com

About SYZ

Founded in Geneva in 1996, the Swiss banking group SYZ focuses exclusively on high-end wealth management and institutional asset management. The Group manages CHF 29 billion (EUR 28 bn) of client assets with 440 employees. In addition to the Bank's headquarters in Geneva, the Group also has offices in Switzerland in Zurich, Lugano, Locarno and internationally in Milan, Madrid, London, Edinburgh, Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris, Nassau, Dubai and Hong Kong. www.syzgroup.com

About OYSTER Funds

OYSTER is SYZ's investment fund family, designed to address the specific needs of a professional client base. With a strong focus on performance, this Luxembourg SICAV comprises nearly 30 sub-funds and is currently registered and distributed in various European and Asian countries through a vast distribution network. In order to generate a first-rate performance for its informed and demanding client base, SYZ rigorously selects specialists to manage its OYSTER funds, through a combination of internal and external fund managers. www.oysterfunds.com

About SYZ Asset Management

All of the Group's institutional asset management business, covering both traditional and alternative strategies, is integrated in SYZ Asset Management, which provides investment solutions to institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, corporations and investment funds. SYZ Asset Management meets clients expectations in terms of institutional management and customer service through proprietary resources in economic research, financial analysis, portfolio management and risk management. www.syzgroup.com

Contacts

OYSTER Sicav
11-13 Boulevard de la Foire
L-1528 Luxembourg
info@oysterfunds.com

SYZ Asset Management
(Luxembourg) SA
54 rue Charles Martel
L-2134 Luxembourg
Tel. : +352 26 27 36 1

Disclaimer

Oyster SICAV is an open-ended multi-fund investment company established and regulated in Luxembourg. Copies of the SICAV's current Prospectus and Key Investor Information Document can be obtained from SYZ Asset Management (Luxembourg) SA. Instructions to purchase or redeem shares of any class available to UK Investors can also be placed with them. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and the value of investments can fall over time as well as rise. An investment in sub-funds of Oyster SICAV involves risks that are more fully described in the Prospectus. The content of this media release is provided solely for information purposes and constitutes neither a recommendation to buy or sell. Always consider taking independent investment advice from a person properly authorised and regulated prior to investing.

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OYSTER AR- Lipper Award NL: http://hugin.info/166509/R/1923108/689625.pdf

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NEW YORK, NY, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - BTC Flap (www.btcflap.com) has hit the charts with their latest offer on Bitcoin purchase: they're not only offering 10% more than Blockchain's official rate for each Bitcoin they purchase, but they are also putting a surprise gift on transactions amounting 10+ BTC.

BTC Flap's marketing team has gone creative enough to attach a special gift to each and every transaction amounting more than 10 BTC: they are offering a 24-karat gold coin with the Bitcoin engraved on both sides. The mechanism is simple: each customer selling over 10 BTC within one transaction is asked to provide a mailing address and the company delivers the gift via a courier.

BTC Flap's Marketing Manager Jim Walsh is enthusiastic with their latest gift idea, while being positive that people involved in the cryptocurrency market are definitely welcoming a jewelry-like item engraved with the Bitcoin logo, being offered to them for doing business with BTC Flap.

"In this way, we are offering our customers a somehow materialized version of this virtual, non-material coin. We think it's pretty cool to put your hands on a coin carrying the Bitcoin's logo, especially if you're passionate about the cryptocurrencies," declares Jim Welsh, company's Marketing Manager.

BTC Flap Inc. is a cryptocurrency trading company based in New York, USA, founded and developed by few bold investment professionals who have seen the business opportunity outside the traditional capital markets and have targeted cryptocurrency trade in terms of medium and long-term investments strategy.

Business is operated in an effective manner, with a user-friendly platform and easy contact means through the company's website and via e-mail, with 24/7 assistance through a Live Chat Section offered. Payments for the trade are free of any charges on the customer's side, while the company covers all the costs involved. The most common payment methods are available: PayPal, Western Union/Moneygram and Bank Transfer.

All the details related to the company's offer and other information, together with the contact details of the Sales Team are available on their website: btcflap.com.

No restrictions on customers' provenience and payment destination countries or currencies are in force within the company's policy.

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Fosun Pharma to Jointly Acquire U.S. Innovative Biotechnology Company Ambrx

May 21, 2015, 10:39 pm

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SHANGHAI, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - A consortium (the "Consortium") consisting of entities affiliated with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group ("Fosun Pharma" or the "Company"; stock code: 600196-SH, 02196-HK), HOPU Investments, China Everbright Limited's healthcare fund, and WuXi PharmaTech announced today that the Consortium has signed a merger agreement pursuant to which the Consortium will acquire Ambrx Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015, subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Ambrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing first-in-class and best-in-class optimized protein therapeutics known as bio-conjugates. Its proprietary technology platforms enable attachment of pharmaceutically active molecules to specific sites within proteins more precisely than prior generations of bio-conjugates. Ambrx has developed a pipeline of novel product candidates that include antibody drug conjugates, or ADCs, bi- and multi-specific drug conjugates and long-acting therapeutic proteins. ADCs are expected to be one of the most important areas of monoclonal antibody development, especially in targeted therapies for oncology, an area where Ambrx has a strong pipeline. Ambrx's most advanced internally developed product is a site-specific ADC targeting Her2-positive breast cancer.

In addition to its pipeline, Ambrx collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, and Eli Lilly, on a series of projects including ADCs-oncology, bi-specific drug conjugates and long-acting therapeutic proteins. Ambrx's most advanced collaboration product candidate in human health is ARX618, a long-acting fibroblast growth factor 21 for type 2 diabetes, for which collaboration partner Bristol-Myers Squibb is conducting Phase 2 clinical trials in the United States. To date, collaborations have provided Ambrx with over a hundred million US dollars in funding.

Chairman of Fosun Pharma, Mr. Chen Qiyu said, "This joint acquisition combining Fosun Pharma's current R&D system and platform will result in great synergy. After the acquisition, Ambrx will obtain quality resources from its Chinese partners, so as to further advance the technical innovation of their research center which is based in the U.S., and to establish a global product development center based in China. We believe that, under the help of Fosun Pharma, Ambrx's business expanding in China will enable Chinese patients to get faster access to innovative therapeutic drugs."

Mr. Chen Qiyu further expressed, "this is a multi-win collaboration which brings together resources from leading China-based pharmaceutical enterprises and leading U.S.-based innovators in biologics development. For Chinese patients, it really is good news. Fosun Pharma hopes to continuously bring Chinese patients the world's most advanced medicines and treatment."

It is reported that, currently, the Company has an internationalized R&D deployment in place with strong R&D capability. The Company has established an interactive integrated R&D system located in Shanghai, Chongqing, and San Francisco, with an efficient R&D platform in the fields of small molecule innovative chemical drugs, macromolecular biosimilars, generic drugs of high difficulty, characteristic formulations, etc. Shanghai Henlius, a research and development platform of Fosun Pharma for macromolecular biosimilars, completed the registrations of clinical applications for five categories of monoclonal antibodies and seven types of indications.

"We are excited to advance Ambrx's development programs and technologies with members of the Consortium," said Ambrx's CEO and President Lawson Macartney, Ph.D., FRCPath. "I would like to thank Ambrx's employees and partners for their dedicated efforts to bring important new therapies to patients."

About Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical ("Fosun Pharma"), a leading healthcare company in China, which was established in 1994 ,has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since August 1998 and on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 2012 ( stock code: 600196-SH,02196-HK). Fosun Pharma strategically covers important segments of the healthcare industry value-chain, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution and retail, healthcare services, diagnostic products and medical devices. Fosun Pharma maintains a National Recognized Enterprise Technology Centre and a highly capable international R&D team, focusing on innovation and research in therapeutic areas including cardiovascular system, metabolism and alimentary system, central nervous system, blood system, anti-infection and anti-tumor. With its commitment to innovation for good health and creating a better future, Fosun Pharma will continue insisting on the strategic development approach of "Organic Growth, Coupled with M&A and Integration". The Company strives to be one of the first-class enterprises in the global healthcare market. Click here for more information: www.fosunpharma.com.

About WuXi PharmaTech
WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX) is a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, with operations in China and the United States. As a research-driven and customer-focused company, WuXi PharmaTech provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies with a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process. WuXi is also building a platform to provide clinical diagnostic services directly to physicians and their patients globally. WuXi PharmaTech's services are designed to help its global partners in shortening the cycle and lowering the cost of drug and medical device R&D. The operating subsidiaries of WuXi PharmaTech are known as WuXi AppTec. For more information on WuXi's biologics services, please visit: http://www.wuxiapptec.com/biologics.html.

About HOPU Investments
HOPU Investments is a private equity firm focusing on China-related investment opportunities. With offices located in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore, HOPU's Team has unique expertise in investment, financing and capital market, as well as diverse experiences working with State Owned Enterprises and private entrepreneurs.
HOPU's key investment focus is to create, develop and pursue investment opportunities that are driven by China's ongoing economic reforms and developments, in particular in healthcare, technology, consumer, energy, mining, agriculture and financial services sectors.

About China Everbright Limited
China Everbright Limited ("CEL", Stock code: 165.HK), a member of China Everbright Group, is a publicly-listed diversified financial services enterprise focusing on asset management and investment businesses. It manages series of private equity funds, venture capital funds, sector focus funds and hedge funds, providing cross-board investment management services for overseas investors to invest in companies with fast growing potential in the Mainland China. CEL also seeks investment opportunities from overseas and provides diversified financial services for its clients in Mainland China. Total assets under management have reached USD $6.8 billion as of 12/31/2014.

CEL Healthcare Fund focus on leading healthcare/life science companies with a defendable competitive position, an excellent prospect of expandable platform, and a good fit with the great resources and market potential that China has to offer. The CEL team has extensive experiences and network in the healthcare sector in China and US.

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Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) Seal Collaboration with MOU

May 22, 2015, 12:00 am

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SINGAPORE, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on efforts that jointly develop and expand the commodities markets in China and Singapore. The agreement was signed in Singapore, between Mr Zhangfan, Chairman of ZCE and Mr Magnus Bocker, CEO of SGX on Friday, 22 May 2015.

The MOU will jointly explore areas of cooperation including development of new commodity derivative products, joint commodity-related events, information sharing, training, member and investor education programmes in both markets. Through the MOU, ZCE and SGX aim to strengthen mutual understanding and promote bilateral partnership.

Mr Zhang Fan, Chairman, ZCE, says, "China's futures market has been growing steadily in recent years. Located in the inner land of China, ZCE places great importance in enhancing cooperation and collaboration with overseas exchanges, especially exchanges within the Asian-Pacific region. Signing the MOU and establishing a cooperative relationship with SGX enable ZCE to strengthen its cooperation with regional markets. In addition, ZCE and SGX have complementary product categories. By working more closely together, both exchanges can leverage each other's strengths to expand, promote and facilitate the development of both markets."

"We are pleased to partner Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange in efforts to enhance the commodity offerings and infrastructure to the next level. By aligning our strengths, international customers can tap on the unique advantages in China and the surrounding growth economies through Singapore and SGX. This MOU further supports SGX's commitment to the commodity industry in Asia," said Magnus Bocker, CEO, SGX.

About Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE)

ZCE was established on Oct 12, 1990, it is one of the four regulated futures exchange in China. ZCE adopts a membership mechanism, it has 198 registered members by the end of 2014. So far ZCE has listed the following futures products: Common Wheat, Strong Gluten Wheat, Early Long Grain Non-glutinous Rice, Late Indica Rice, Japonica Rice, Cotton, Rapeseed, Rapeseed Oil, Rapeseed Meal, White Sugar, Thermal Coal, Methanol, Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Flat Glass, Ferrosilicon and Silicon Manganese, which cover most of the significant sectors within the national economy such as Agriculture, Energy, Chemical & Industrial, Construction Materials and Metallurgy. In 2014, ZCE achieved a trading volume of 680 million contracts, and trading turnover of RMB 23.2 trillion Yuan. For further information, please visit www.czce.com.cn.

About Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is the Asian Gateway, connecting investors in search of Asian growth to corporate issuers in search of global capital. SGX represents the premier access point for managing Asian capital and investment exposure, and is Asia's most international exchange with about 40% of companies listed on SGX originating outside of Singapore. SGX offers its clients the world's biggest offshore market for Asian equity index futures, centred on Asia's three largest economies - China, India and Japan.

In addition to offering a fully integrated value chain from trading and clearing, to settlement and depository services, SGX is also Asia's pioneering central clearing house. Headquartered in Asia's most globalised city, and centred within the AAA strength and stability of Singapore's island nation, SGX is a leading Asian counterparty for the clearing of financial and commodity products. For more information, please visit www.sgx.com.

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What Makes Apartments Attractive Investments for Pension Funds

May 22, 2015, 1:00 am

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LONDON, May 22, 2015 - (ACN Newswire) - "Resident demand has never been stronger for apartment homes in the US due in large part to demographics. The apartment industry is a stable place to allocate real estate capital," according to Joanna Zabriskie, President, BH Management Services, LLC.

"The apartment sector has proven to be the most reliable generator of stable cash flow and capital preservation as compared to retail, office or industrial. During the economic downturn in 2008 - 2009, the national average apartment occupancy rate dipped to 91 percent - a sustainable level with appropriate leverage. The apartment industry was also the first to recover and grow occupancy in 2010 - even prior to job growth recovery. Compared to that, in 2009 office vacancies rose to 18 percent," she highlights.

BH Management Services, LLC is a management firm at the marcus evans European Pensions & Investments Summit 2015 in Montreux, Switzerland, 8 - 10 June.

- What demographic changes make apartments an attractive sector to invest in?

While immigration is a continual source of new renters, 77 million millennials are moving out of their parent's homes, many saddled with college debt, and putting off marriage and home ownership. They want mobility to relocate for new jobs.

At the same time, 75 million baby boomers are moving into retirement and selling their larger homes to relocate to more flexible apartment communities - near public transportation for active, city lifestyles. This is pushing apartment rentals and occupancy up to the mid-90s percentile, as well as increasing effective rents. These trends will not change over the next ten years.

- How does the apartment sector compare against other real estate sectors?

Apartments is a "basic needs" industry, everyone must live somewhere but they do not need to shop (retail), go on vacation (hotels) or expand their workspace (office or industrial). Apartments do not have large blocks of tenants vacating simultaneously, and can reset rents on an annual basis. This allows us to react appropriately to market and inflation cycles - adjusting with each lease.

- What locations do you focus on? Why?

Our focus is on locations in urban and strong suburban areas that do not have new supply. Capital preservation is very important for our investment partners, so we look for locations with strong employment drivers and good public transportation.

We renovate the communities, add state of the art business or community centers, outdoor kitchens, cyber cafes or fitness centers, to provide value to residents. This helps us increase rents, cash flow and exit value.

Much of the industry today is focused on the coastal cities, such as San Francisco or DC. While we do invest in those cities, we also see value in the Midwestern major metropolitan markets, Chicago or Minneapolis for example. We do not just acquire properties where everybody else does, but look for strong markets with a good employment story, so we can renovate and operate better than anyone else in the marketplace.

- Any final words of advice?

Choose a well-seasoned, experienced investment partner. Make sure that their investment strategy and methodology are in alignment with the pension fund's investment goals. BH has been in business through many different cycles and has seen the good parts of the multi-family industry as well as the bad parts, and operated well through them.

About the European Pensions & Investments Summit 2015

The 15th annual European Pensions & Investments Summit is the ultimate meeting point, bringing elite buyers and sellers together. The Summit offers regional pension investors and international fund managers and consultants an intimate environment for focused discussion of the key new drivers shaping institutional asset allocations. Taking place at the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland, 8 - 10 June 2015, the Summit includes presentations on capturing attractively valued investments, increasing fund resilience, tail risk management and making responsible investing a reality.

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Founded in 1993, BH Management Services, LLC has grown to become one of the largest multi-family management firms in the nation, overseeing more than 60,000 apartments. The company and its 1,500 plus employees manage more than USD 3.6 billion of properties in 21 states, ranking it 12th on the National Multi-family Housing Council's Top 50 Management Companies in 2015. Through in-depth market and real estate knowledge, an industry-leading design and development program, and a top-level property management team, BH acquires, repositions and operates properties to maximise value for its residents, owners and employees. BH manages Class A and B apartment communities with a focus on being an elite company in its services, technology and team members. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Des Moines, Iowa, with regional management offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois. www.bhmanagement.com.

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