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Mirae Asset Celebrates Inclusion of Global X China Life Franklin HK-US Equity Select ETF (3428) as an Eligible ETF under Southbound Stock Connect

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Inclusion expands Global X’s Southbound ETF Connect line-up to 4 eligible ETFsEligible Mainland investors will be able to begin trading the Fund through Southbound Stock Connect on 9 November 2026.Global X China Life Franklin HK-US Equity Select ETF (3428) offers combined exposure to Hong Kong high-dividend equities with leading U.S. mega-cap companies in one ETF.

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited (“Mirae Asset”), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the inclusion of the Global X China Life Franklin HK-US Equity Select ETF (the “Fund”; HKD counter: 3428; RMB counter: 83428; USD counter: 9428) under Southbound Stock Connect. Eligible Mainland investors are expected to begin trading the Fund through the programme on 9 November 2026.

The Fund seeks to track the CSI Select Market Moderate Index, which combines 65% Hong Kong-listed high-dividend equities with 35% leading U.S.-listed mega-cap companies across 45 securities. For eligible Mainland investors seeking both income-oriented exposure and participation in global innovation, the Fund brings these complementary investment themes together within a single, rules-based strategy.

The inclusion will bring the number of Global X ETFs available through Southbound Stock Connect to four, joining the Global X Hang Seng TECH ETF (2837), Global X Hang Seng High Dividend Yield ETF (3110) and Global X MSCI China ETF (3040).

For more information about the Global X China Life Franklin HK-US Equity Select ETF (3428), please visit Global X ETFs website at www.globalxetfs.com.hk/funds/china-life-franklin-hk-us-equity-select-etf/

About Mirae Asset Global Investments

Founded in 1997, Mirae Asset Global Investments is the asset management arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group, one of Asia’s leading independent financial services companies. As of 30 September 2026, the firm manages more than US$455 billion in assets and operates 25 offices worldwide.

Drawing on its globally integrated platform and investment intelligence, Mirae Asset Global Investments delivers progressive solutions across all major asset classes through mutual funds, ETFs and alternative investments.

As the world’s 12th-largest ETF provider, Mirae Asset offers more than 793 ETFs across 12 markets, with approximately US$280 billion in assets under management, offering investors high-quality, cost-effective solutions across emerging themes and disruptive technologies.

About Global X ETFs

Since 2008, Global X has been at the forefront of ETF innovation and has established itself as a leading issuer of thematic, income and global market ETFs. As part of Mirae Asset Financial Group, Global X combines a specialist ETF focus with global scale and the long-term backing of a truly global asset manager.

Global X serves every kind of investor in pursuit of its vision, “Beyond Ordinary ETFs”: developing innovative solutions that open access to the opportunities shaping tomorrow’s markets.

Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Website: https://www.am.miraeasset.com.hk/

Global X ETFs Hong Kong Website: https://www.globalxetfs.com.hk/

Important Information

Investors should not base investment decisions on this material alone. Please refer to the Prospectus for details including the product features and the risk factors. Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no guarantee of the repayment of the principal. Investors should note:

The investment objective of Global X China Life Franklin HK-US Equity Select ETF (the “Fund”) is to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the CSI Select Market Moderate Index.The Fund is exposed to concentration risk by tracking a specific region or country.Underlying investments of the Fund may be denominated in currencies other than the base currency of the Fund. Investors are exposed to foreign exchange risk.The Index constituents may be concentrated in a specific industry or sector, which may potentially more volatile than a fund with a diversified portfolio.The Fund may invest in small and/or mid-sized companies, which may have lower liquidity and their prices are more volatile to adverse economic developments.The Manager has delegated the investment discretion in respect of the Fund to the Sub Investment Manager. Any disruption in the communication with or assistance from the Sub-Investment Manager or a loss of service of the Sub-Investment Manager or any of its key personnel may adversely affect the operations of the Fund.The trading price of the Fund’s unit on the SEHK is driven by secondary market trading factors, which may lead to a substantial premium or discount to the Fund’s net asset value.The Fund’s synthetic replication strategy may invest up to 50% of its net asset value in financial derivative instruments (“FDIs”), which may expose the Fund to counterparty/credit risk, liquidity risk, valuation risk, volatility risk and over-the-counter transaction risk. The Fund may suffer losses from its usage of FDIs.The Manager may at its discretion pay dividends out of the capital of the Fund. Distributions paid out of capital, represent a return of an investor’s original investment or its gains and may potentially reduce the Fund’s Net Asset Value per Share as well as the capital available for future investment.

Disclaimer

This document is for Hong Kong investors only. This document is provided for information and illustrative purposes and is intended for your use only. It is not a solicitation, offer or recommendation to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument. The information contained in this document has been provided as a general market commentary only and does not constitute any form of regulated financial advice, legal, tax or other regulated services.

Certain of the statements contained in this document are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements. Views, opinions and estimates may change without notice and are based on a number of assumptions which may or may not eventuate or prove to be accurate. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements.

Investment involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. It cannot be guaranteed that the performance of the Funds will generate a return and there may be circumstances where no return is generated or the amount invested is lost. It may not be suitable for persons unfamiliar with the underlying securities or who are unwilling or unable to bear the risk of loss and ownership of such investment. Before making any investment decision, investors should read the Prospectus for details and the risk factors. Investors should ensure they fully understand the risks associated with the Funds and should also consider their own investment objective and risk tolerance level. Investors are advised to seek independent professional advice before making any investment.

Information and opinions presented in this document have been obtained or derived from sources which in the opinion of Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited (“MAGIHK”) are reliable, but we make no representation as to their accuracy or completeness. We accept no liability for a loss arising from the use of this document.

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This document is issued by MAGIHK (Licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission for Types 1, 4 and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance). This document has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission or the applicable regulator in the jurisdiction in which this article is posted and no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of MAGIHK.

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TI celebrates 70 years of innovation in Europe alongside leading customers to engineer next-generation systems

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 Companies including ABB Robotics, Porsche, Schneider Electric and Husqvarna Group are working with TI to enable advancements in how the world moves, lives and works

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TI is celebrating 70 years of operations in Europe, underscoring its commitment to helping customers across the continent and around the world solve their most complex engineering challenges.From early automotive electronics to today’s AI-driven infrastructure, TI has supported seven decades of technological advancement across Europe’s key industries.Through partnerships with key European companies, TI is shaping the future of mobility, automation and sustainable energy management.

MUNICH, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) is celebrating 70 years of operations in Europe, demonstrating its long history of semiconductor innovation, research and development, manufacturing and customer partnership in the region. This milestone is a key part of TI’s near 100-year legacy of driving the technological advancements that power the modern world. The anniversary coincides with TI’s participation at electronica 2026, November 10-13, in Munich, Germany.

“Our 70-year commitment to Europe is a significant part of our story, but it is also a reflection of TI’s passion – creating a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors,” said Robert Berghoff, president of TI EMEA. “Our focus remains on empowering engineers in Europe and around the world as they navigate the transition toward more autonomous, AI-driven and intelligent systems. Whether through our local engineering or our global manufacturing scale, we are dedicated to providing reliable, high-performance semiconductors that help our customers solve their most complex design challenges.”

Innovating what’s next in intelligent systems
With the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of more than 80,000 analog and embedded processing semiconductors, TI enables efficient power management, precise sensing, seamless connectivity and AI processing at the edge. Globally, TI helps more than 100,000 customers, including leading companies in Europe, accelerate innovation across key markets, from industrial automation systems that increase productivity to safer, more advanced vehicles.

Transforming industrial automation with ABB Robotics
As ABB Robotics advances the next generation of Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR™), physical AI is enabling robots to perceive, reason and act in increasingly dynamic industrial environments. Achieving this requires innovation across the technology stack, from sensing and computing to control and power management. TI semiconductor technology helps support the performance, efficiency and real-time control requirements of intelligent robotic systems. Technologies including real-time control microcontrollers, sensing solutions and motor-control components play an important role in enabling increasingly autonomous, adaptive and connected automation solutions.

“The transition toward physical AI and with it autonomous versatile robotics depends on advances across the entire technology ecosystem,” said Johan Ernlund, Global R&D Manager – Platform, ABB Robotics. “TI’s leadership in real-time processing, sensing and motor control provides important building blocks for the next generation of industrial automation. Together, we are helping create robotic systems that can operate safely, intelligently and efficiently in increasingly complex environments.”­­

Architecting next-generation vehicles with Porsche 
As the automotive industry shifts toward vehicles that are more intelligent and immersive, the need for advanced, efficient semiconductor solutions has never been more critical. In partnership with Porsche, TI is enabling a new era of automotive excellence through industry-leading audio and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies.

“Bringing next-generation vehicle experiences to our customers means that we are not just adopting technology, but actively driving it forward,” said Lars Heuken, Strategic Semiconductor Management, Porsche. “By working with TI to integrate GaN technology, we can achieve more efficient and compact designs without compromising on performance. This collaboration also allows us to define the next step in high-end audio performance, ensuring an exceptional experience inside the cabin.”

Powering AI from grid to gate with Schneider Electric
As AI infrastructure and sustainable energy drive unprecedented power demands, TI is partnering with Schneider Electric to solve critical design challenges and enable the next generation of AI data centers. By combining TI’s semiconductor innovations – including advanced power conversion, improved energy efficiency and scalable infrastructure – with Schneider Electric’s power management expertise, the two companies are enabling higher power density in increasingly compact footprints.

“At Schneider Electric, we’re focused on building a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Ard Verboon, Chief Procurement Officer, Schneider Electric. “As an enabler of the energy transition, we’re constantly seeking the high-efficiency power solutions that today’s critical design challenges demand. TI’s technologies provide the building blocks for systems that require resilience and efficiency, from energy management systems to industrial automation.”

Accelerating innovation in intelligent outdoor systems with Husqvarna Group 
As consumers demand greater convenience and reduced maintenance through more autonomous and connected outdoor products, engineers must accelerate the transition from concept to implementation at unprecedented speeds. TI and Husqvarna Group have been collaborating to bring next-generation products to market, from smart watering solutions to robot lawn mowers. By leveraging TI’s advanced development tools, Husqvarna Group engineers can optimize every stage of the development cycle, allowing them to focus on high-value innovation: building the smart, connected solutions that set new standards for precision and ease of use.

TI at electronica 2026
At electronica 2026, TI will showcase how its analog and embedded processing products are helping innovate what’s next in intelligent systems. Demonstrations include the latest advancements in automation, automotive, sustainable energy and more. Visit ti.com/electronica for more information.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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New Businessolver Research Finds CEOs and CHROs Expect Empathy to Cost Them Authority

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Data shows 59% of CEOs and 51% of CHROs expect their decisions to be challenged when they lead with empathy

DENVER, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The two executives most responsible for shaping workplace culture expect to pay a price for leading with empathy. In new Businessolver research, 59% of CEOs and 51% of CHROs (or Chief People Officers) say their decisions will be challenged if they lead with empathy. Yet 99% of CEOs and 88% of CHROs believe empathy contributes to business results.

The findings come from Part 2 of Businessolver’s 2026 State of Workplace Empathy C-Suite Special Report, “Inside America’s C-suite: What happens when executives don’t feel safe?” The study of 1,000 employees and 300 C-suite executives, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs/CTOs, and CHROs/CPOs, is part of the company’s 11th annual study on empathy at work.

Executives name the CEO as the leader with the most influence over a culture of empathy. But 43% of CEOs fear they will lose respect if they demonstrate empathy at work, and 61% say empathy is hard to demonstrate consistently in their day-to-day work.

“Executives have overwhelmingly accepted the business case for empathy, but data shows many still don’t feel safe acting on it,” said Marcy Klipfel, chief engagement officer at Businessolver. “It’s a shocking trend that so many chief people leaders feel constrained in their ability to lead with the empathy employees need. When the CEO and CHRO brace for pushback every time they lead with empathy, that tension impacts how decisions are made. And ultimately, employees feel it long before it shows up in turnover or declining productivity.”

The report also surfaced patterns that complicate how boards and HR leaders think about culture at the top:

Empathy feels riskiest where it’s needed most. 78% of executives in toxic cultures fear losing respect for showing empathy, compared with 14% in non-toxic cultures, a 64-point gap.Executives and employees disagree about who sets the tone for empathy. Just 2% of executives say non-manager employees have the most impact on workplace empathy, compared with 32% of employees.Millennial executives report the most friction putting empathy into practice. 34% say empathy gets in the way of their personal business goals, more than twice the rate of Gen X executives (16%).Employees are 1.7X more likely than executives to report a mental health issue in the past year (55% vs. 33%). Among those affected, 54% of employees report depression, compared with 12% of executives.

The report details how each C-suite role experiences coworker intimidation and mental health strain differently. Taken together, Businessolver’s C-suite reports suggest business performance can look strong even as trust and psychological safety erode below the surface.

Download the full report at https://businessolver.com/resources/2026-state-of-workplace-empathy-c-suite-special-report-p2/

About Businessolver
Since 1998, Businessolver has delivered market-changing benefits technology that empowers empathetic service supported by an intrinsic responsiveness to client needs. The company creates client programs that maximize benefits program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist them in making wise and cost-efficient benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver’s unwavering service-oriented culture and secure SaaS platform provide measurable success in its mission to provide complete client delight.

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Buchanan & Edwards Wins Seven-Year Prime Contract to Support Critical National Security Missions

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New Award Expands BE’s Systems Integration and Technical Advisory Support for Critical National Security Missions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Buchanan & Edwards (BE) announced today that it has been awarded a seven-year, Cost Plus Fixed Fee Level of Effort prime contract to provide systems integration, engineering, technical, and operational expertise in support of critical national security missions.

This award demonstrates the value BE brings at the intersection of technology, mission, and people.

Under the award, BE will provide highly skilled Systems Integrators (SI) and Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) professionals supporting complex mission requirements in the Chantilly, Virginia area. The work will span systems integration and interoperability, requirements development, technical analysis, program planning, risk identification and mitigation, technology assessment, and coordination across mission stakeholders.

“This is an important win for BE and a reflection of the trust our team has built through a deep understanding of our customers and their missions,” said Tara Davey, Mission Sector President at BE. “The work requires experienced professionals who can bring together technical expertise, sound analysis, and strong collaboration to help our customer navigate complex challenges and move critical mission priorities forward.”

Skilled personnel will work alongside government stakeholders to help coordinate technical activities, evaluate requirements and emerging technologies, identify and mitigate risks, and provide actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making.

“This award demonstrates the value BE brings at the intersection of technology, mission, and people,” said Chris Bellios, CEO of BE. “Winning a new seven-year prime contract is a significant milestone for our organization and reinforces the strength of our long-term growth strategy. It gives our teams the opportunity to bring the right expertise to the table, work alongside our customer, and deliver meaningful impact across missions of national importance.”

The award will create opportunities for cleared Systems Integrators, Systems Engineering and Technical Advisor professionals, engineers, analysts, and other technical specialists supporting missions in the Chantilly area.

Interested candidates can explore current opportunities at https://teambe.us/careers

About BE

Since 1998, BE has safeguarded the security and prosperity of the American people as a trusted partner to the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and citizen services communities. We deliver unmatched technical and operational capabilities that drive mission success in today’s complex landscape. With a future-focused approach and an unwavering commitment to our clients, we design and implement solutions that strengthen, secure, and advance critical missions.

For additional information, please visit our websites at www.teambe.us

Media Contact: Scott King, sking@teambe.us

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Scott King, Buchanan & Edwards (BE), 1 703-535-5511, sking@teambe.us, www.teambe.us

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