Group 1 - The classical dilemma in income investing involves choosing between high-yield investments with higher risk and lower-risk options that offer less attractive yields [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, focusing on helping top-tier corporates with financial strategies and large-scale financings [2] - Berzins has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance liquidity in pan-Baltic capital markets [2] - His work includes developing national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing [2]

Core Insights - BlackRock Canada announces that the iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF will experience higher than normal portfolio turnover due to changes in the evaluation process for the Morningstar Jantzi Social Index, effective June 20, 2025 [1][2] - The iShares ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Index, and the upcoming rebalance is expected to result in higher transaction costs and net capital gains, although the total net capital gains income will not be known until December 15, 2025 [1] - Morningstar will implement several changes to the Index, including a name change, semi-annual reviews, a new parent benchmark, and modifications to ESG exclusions and constituent selection criteria [2] Company Overview - BlackRock is a leading provider of financial technology and aims to enhance financial well-being for investors by making investing easier and more affordable [4] - iShares, a subsidiary of BlackRock, manages over 1,500 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with assets under management totaling approximately US$4.3 trillion as of March 31, 2025 [5]

Group 1 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, assisting top-tier corporates in shaping financial strategies and executing large-scale financings [1] - Significant efforts have been made to institutionalize the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - Development of national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing stock has been a focus area [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins is a CFA Charterholder and holds an ESG investing certificate, indicating a strong background in investment analysis and sustainable finance [1] - Active involvement in "thought-leadership" activities supports the development of pan-Baltic capital markets, showcasing a commitment to industry advancement [1]

Group 1 - Storebrand Asset Management AS will implement minimum income tax for privately taxed investors in its funds for the year 2025 [1] - Investors holding units in specific equity funds as of April 30, 2025, will be subject to a technical distribution per unit, which varies by fund [1] - The technical distribution amounts for selected funds include SKAGEN Focus A at DKK 26.69, SKAGEN Kon-Tiki A at DKK 128.12, and Storebrand Global Vekst A at DKK 240.19 [1] Group 2 - The technical distribution is considered a non-effective payment and should be added to the purchase price of the original units for tax purposes [2] - Storebrand Asset Management AS is Norway's largest private asset manager with approximately DKK 900 billion in assets under management [2] - The company has over 30 years of experience in ESG investing and offers a range of sustainable investment solutions across the Nordic region and Europe [2]

Group 1 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, assisting top-tier corporates in shaping financial strategies and executing large-scale financings [1] - Significant efforts have been made to institutionalize the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - Development of national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing stock has been a focus [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins is a CFA Charterholder and holds an ESG investing certificate, indicating a strong background in finance and sustainable investing [1] - Active involvement in "thought-leadership" activities supports the development of pan-Baltic capital markets [1]

Group 1 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, assisting top-tier corporates in shaping financial strategies and executing large-scale financings [1] - Significant efforts have been made to institutionalize the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - Development of national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing stock has been a focus [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins is a CFA Charterholder and holds an ESG investing certificate, indicating a strong background in investment analysis and sustainable finance [1] - Active involvement in "thought-leadership" activities supports the development of pan-Baltic capital markets, showcasing a commitment to industry advancement [1]

Group 1 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, assisting top-tier corporates in shaping financial strategies and executing large-scale financings [1] - Significant efforts have been made to institutionalize the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - Development of national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing stock has been a focus area [1] - Roberts is a CFA Charterholder and holds an ESG investing certificate, with experience from an internship at the Chicago Board of Trade [1] - Active involvement in "thought-leadership" activities supports the development of pan-Baltic capital markets [1]

Group 1 - Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have shown increased volatility since the onset of COVID-19, initially experiencing a significant decline alongside other asset classes [1] - Following the initial downturn, the REIT sector has seen a notable recovery [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins has over ten years of experience in financial management, focusing on helping top-tier corporates with financial strategies and large-scale financings [1] - Berzins has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance liquidity in pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - His policy-level work includes developing national state-owned enterprise (SOE) financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing [1]

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