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Cboe Global Markets Announces Winners of the 2024 Options Institute Research Grant Program, Sponsored by S&P Dow Jones Indices and SpiderRock Advisors

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CHICAGO, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced the recipients of The Options Institute Research Grant Program for 2024, sponsored by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) and SpiderRock Advisors. The recipients for the grant programs are as follows:

The Options Institute S&P Dow Jones Indices Fixed Income Index Ecosystem Research Grant:Siamak JavadiDr. Ali NejadmalayeriWilliam CampbellThe Options Institute SpiderRock Advisors Derivatives Solutions for Private Wealth and Institutional Investors Research GrantAnup BasuAdam Clements

The Options Institute, Cboe’s education arm, has been providing best-in-class investor education on the responsible use of options and trading strategies for more than 35 years. The Options Institute Research Grant Program supports academic research that catalyzes the understanding and advancement of derivatives usage and financial exchange marketplace structures. Recent grant topics have included the exploration of dispersion as an asset class, the impact of inflation on options markets, and retail options trading behaviors.

“Academic research plays an important role in educating market participants and shaping the conversation around our products and markets, especially as they evolve and new innovations come to the forefront,” said Alexandra Szakats, Head of The Options Institute at Cboe. “Cboe congratulates this year’s esteemed grant recipients, and we are excited to support academic research that explores how derivatives can offer opportunity to private wealth and institutional investors. We are also very interested to delve into the cross-section of indexing and the fixed income ecosystem.”

The Options Institute S&P Dow Jones Indices Fixed Income Research Grant

As recipients of The Options Institute S&P Dow Jones Indices Fixed Income Index Ecosystem Research grant, Mr. Javadi, Dr. Nejadmalayeri and Mr. Campbell will conduct research focused on price efficiency and liquidity in the fixed income index ecosystem.

Mr. Javadi, the lead researcher for the grant, is an Associate Professor of Finance at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and has held academic positions at Ohio University and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. His primary research interests include corporate finance, corporate governance, climate finance and empirical asset pricing. Dr. Nejadmalayeri is the John A. Guthrie Endowed Chair in Banking and Financial Services and a Professor of Finance at the University of Wyoming College of Business. Mr. Campbell, who has over three decades of experience as a risk manager, trader and consultant to the financial industry, is a consultant and university lecturer in economics and finance at the University of IllinoisUrbanaChampaign.

“S&P Dow Jones Indices is proud of our ongoing collaboration with Cboe and to sponsor this timely and essential research on the fixed income marketplace. S&P DJI believes in the trusted and reliable performance metrics of fixed income indices and hopes that this grant only further advances the crucial role that indices serve in fixed income markets,” said Frans Scheepers, Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity Products at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The Options Institute SpiderRock Advisors Derivatives Solutions Research Grant

The Options Institute SpiderRock Advisors Derivatives Solutions for Private Wealth and Institutional Investors Research Grant, awarded to Mr. Basu and Mr. Clements, will be focused on derivatives solutions within private wealth management and institutional investing. SpiderRock Advisors, as of May 2024, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock.

Mr. Basu, a Professor of Finance at Queensland University of Technology, has many years of experience in the banking and financial services industry and will serve as the lead researcher. His previous research focused on pension economics, investment management, and investor behavior. In 2023, Mr. Basu received the Government of India’s SPARC grant for examining strategic asset allocation choices for India’s National Pension System (NPS). Mr. Clements is a Professor in Finance at Queensland University of Technology, and his main research interests include financial econometrics, nonparametric estimation, time series modelling of asset return volatility and correlation and forecast evaluation.

“SpiderRock Advisors (SRA) has always incorporated research and academic principles in our investment management philosophy and commercial offering. SRA is committed to augmenting its investment management capabilities with industry leaders to continually deliver the highest value to our clients. We look forward to working alongside Mr. Basu and Cboe to further educate investors within the growing derivatives marketplace,” said Eric Metz, President & Chief Investment Officer at SpiderRock Advisors.

Both research teams may claim Cboe historical data sets valued up to $35,000, subject to applicable terms and regulatory approvals.

About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX, and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.

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MESCIUS Launches Spread .NET v18

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MESCIUS inc., a global provider of award-winning enterprise software development tools, is pleased to announce the Spread .NET v18 release. The highlights of Spread .NET v18 include exciting features, such as enhanced PDF output quality, a new WPF spreadsheet, copying skip invisible ranges, and more. These features expand developers’ capabilities within their .NET applications when building high-performance enterprise spreadsheets. Spread .NET v18 is now available as an upgrade for existing customers and a download for new customers on the MESCIUS website.

Spread.NET v18 launches with a new WPF version, improved PDF saving (with higher resolution), and much more.

With Spread .NET v18, saving .NET spreadsheets to PDF delivers higher resolution and improved image quality, in line with Excel-compatible printing features. Rich text, flat style modes, transparent shapes, and header/footer images are better rendered, providing professional-grade PDF outputs. Read the release announcement to learn more about the enhanced PDF output quality in Spread .NET v18.

This latest release introduces an all-new WPF spreadsheet component version with significant enhancements, including iterative calculations, dynamic arrays, advanced charting, and external data integration. This update sets the stage for continued WPF innovations in future releases. Visit the website to get started with Spread .NET’s new WPF spreadsheet version.

In Spread .NET v18, users can copy cell ranges while excluding hidden rows and columns. To streamline operations in spreadsheets with filtered or hidden data, enable the RichClipboard and CopySkipInvisibleRange properties. Learn how to get started with this Spread .NET v18 release feature.

“We just released Spread .NET v18, which included some big features like enhanced PDF export and a brand new WPF Spreadsheet version, providing a few calculation enhancements, a new chart engine, and a formula text box,” said Product Manager Kevin Ashley. “These features can help enhance your applications with more Excel-like capabilities in both WinForms and WPF.”

About MESCIUS inc.: MESCIUS inc. is one of the world’s largest providers of developer components. The company retains 400 employees and hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. MESCIUS inc. is committed to providing enterprises around the world with state-of-the-art developer tools and components, software services, and solutions. For more information, visit https://developer.mescius.com.

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Puneet Shivam Appointed CEO of Right Skale Inc, a global Data and Cloud Services Company

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Right Skale Inc, a native AI-powered data services company, announces the appointment of Puneet as Chief Executive Officer marking the next phase in the company’s development.

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Right Skale announces that Puneet Shivam will join as a Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic move to accelerate Right Skale’s transformation into a global AI-enablement leader.

“Right Skale is uniquely positioned, and our vision is clear – become the premier AI enablement partner of choice by 2030”, says Puneet Shivam on joining as a co-founder of Right Skale.

Puneet joins from Avendus Capital Inc, where he served as CEO and Managing Director, leading the Enterprise Technology & Services practice. In this role he enabled numerous emerging technology services organizations in scaling up and in value realization. Prior to Avendus, Puneet was instrumental in establishing Inductis (now EXL Analytics) into one of the first and highly reputed data analytics company, delivering high impact analytics initiatives across Fortune 500 companies.

A Winning Partnership. Amit Shah, Founder, commented: “Puneet’s leadership accelerates our mission of helping enterprises achieve their business goals through AI-enabled data services. His experience in growing global businesses and his deep industry relationships will be invaluable.”

“We partner with clients to unlock value through AI-powered solutions. By combining deep technology expertise with business understanding, we help enterprises enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive growth. I am excited to join hands with Amit and the team,” says Puneet Shivam. “Right Skale is uniquely positioned, and our vision is clear – become the premier AI enablement partner of choice by 2030”

About Right Skale:

Right Skale is an AI-enabled technology services company helping enterprises navigate digital transformation through data and cloud innovation. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in the AI era. The company’s approach focuses on practical AI implementation – experimenting, validating, and scaling solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Through strategic partnerships with leading cloud and data technology providers, Right Skale helps clients build future-ready digital capabilities. For more info, please email us at info@rightskale.com www.RightSkale.ai & www.RightSkale.com

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Pensions & Investments and NAIC Announce Alliance to Support Diverse Asset Managers

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the industry association and largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, and Pensions & Investments (P&I) have entered into a multi-year alliance designed to promote objectives related to increasing diversity and inclusion in the institutional investment industry. 

Through this alliance, NAIC and P&I will work together to advance the pool of diverse talent within the private markets by growing the assets allocated to diverse-owned and managed firms through investor-facing education and resources. They will collaborate to develop and publish thought leadership content related to the impact diverse-owned firms have on the industry and the economy. NAIC member firms will benefit from access to the P&I Research Center, which provides insights including current and historical data, key contact information for institutional investors, market intelligence, trend analysis, competitive benchmarking and more.

“Pensions & Investments is pleased to partner with NAIC to shine a spotlight on some of the innovative and great work being done by diverse- and woman-owned firms in the alternatives space. There is increased interest in how to leverage alternative assets across the institutional investment and retirement landscape, and we’re looking forward to sharing data, insights and content that can amplify the voices represented by NAIC member firms,” says Nikki Pirrello, President and Publisher, Pensions & Investments. “Our audience is hungry for information on effective investment strategies and high-performing managers, and we believe this partnership will allow us to continue to expand our universe of those we are covering.”

By joining forces, NAIC and P&I will raise awareness of the diverse- and woman-owned alternative investment firms that drive growth in every major industry sector. “We are excited that Pensions & Investments, a leading voice in investment management, shares NAIC’s goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in the institutional asset management industry,” says Robert L. Greene, NAIC’s President & CEO. “We look forward to the opportunities this alliance will provide our members to identify trends and share insights in order to increase the flow of capital to high-performing diverse investment firms from pensions and other investment managers.”

About the National Association of Investment Companies
With more than 54 years of advocacy and performance, the National Association of Investment Companies (www.naicpe.com) is the trade association and largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. NAIC’s membership comprises more than 190 diverse-owned alternative investment firms that collectively manage over $460 billion in assets under management. NAIC member firms invest with more than 2,200 portfolio companies globally and consistently generate superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. www.naicpe.com

About Pensions & Investments
With unmatched integrity and professionalism, Pensions & Investments consistently delivers news, research and analysis to the executives who manage the flow of funds in the institutional investment market. Since its founding in 1973, this continues to be the mission of Pensions & Investments, the international newspaper of money management. Written for pension, portfolio and investment management executives at the hub of this market, Pensions & Investments provides its audience with timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management business. Written by a worldwide network of reporters and correspondents, Pensions & Investments’ coverage includes business and financial news, legislative reports, global investments, product development, technology, investment performance, executive changes, corporate governance and other topics crucial to the people who drive the world of professional money. Pensions & Investments is owned by Crain Communications Inc. www.pionline.com

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Kristen Perlman
Vice President, Marketing and Insights
National Association of Investment Companies
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