On Friday, Shares of UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS), gained 0.80% to $21.42.
With the implementation of UBS Switzerland AG, UBS has taken another substantial step to improve the resolvability of the Group in response to regulatory requirements affecting the entire banking industry. UBS Switzerland AG is now operating as a fully-owned banking partner of UBS AG with its own banking license. As part of the changes to UBS’s legal structure, UBS AG’s Retail & Corporate and Wealth Administration businesses booked in Switzerland have been transferred to UBS Switzerland AG, effective June 14.
These changes will have no impact on UBS’s strategy or on the firm’s business, nor will they affect the way it serves the vast majority of the about 2.7 million clients of UBS Switzerland AG. UBS Group will continue to maintain its industry-leading capital position. UBS Switzerland AG has total assets of more than CHF 300 billion and more than 11,000 employees. As the leading bank in Switzerland, it remains an integral part of the UBS Group and its global franchise.
UBS Group AG, together with its auxiliaries, provides wealth administration, retail and corporate, asset administration, and investment banking products and services worldwide.
Shares of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM), declined -0.39% to $159.00, during its last trading session.
Most book-lovers don’t care whether they get content via print, eBook or eAudio—they just want to enjoy it; and libraries want to make it easy. 3M Library Systems is always working to make the connections between print and digital collections more seamless. Now, the company is unveiling a new integration between the 3M SelfCheck QuickConnect Interface and the 3M Cloud Library that will offer a new, easy way for patrons discover and borrow digital content. The new integration will be showcased at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25-30 in San Francisco, Calif.
While the 3M SelfCheck QuickConnect Interface has offered patrons with recommended titles for several years, the latest upgrade comprises the option to also recommend 3M Cloud Library digital content. Libraries can use the 3M SelfCheck to assist enhance awareness and circulation of their digital collection by showcasing selected titles. Patrons can then borrow an eBook from their library at the 3M SelfCheck with just a single click.
Additionally, the 3M SelfCheck QuickConnect Interface now offers integration with LibraryThing, a global company that offers OPAC enhancements counting recommendations. This integration provides more options for libraries using the 3M SelfCheck System, particularly those in English-speaking countries around the globe. As an added benefit, libraries do not need to have a full subscription to engage the LibraryThing service, but can deploy it with 3M SelfCheck on a per-kiosk basis.
3M Company operates as a diversified technology company worldwide. Its Industrial segment offers tapes; coated, non-woven, and bonded abrasives; adhesives; ceramics; sealants; specialty materials; filtration products; closure systems for personal hygiene products; acoustic systems products; automotive components; abrasion-resistant films; structural adhesives; and paint finishing and detailing products.
At the end of Friday’s trade, Shares of AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), lost -0.84% to $62.56.
AFLAC Incorporated, declared that it will be the presenting sponsor of a new Aflac Cup trophy recognizing the top amateur golfer in three prestigious events.
Mirrored after the PGA TOUR’s season-long championship format, the Aflac Cup will be awarded based on a point system. The amateur player who receives the most points based on standings at the end of the designated tournaments will win the Aflac Cup.
Aflac Incorporated, through its partner, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, provides supplemental health and life insurance products. It operates through two segments, Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S.
Finally, Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP), ended its last trade with -0.70% loss, and close at $45.12.
Yelp Inc, declared the Court has reset a Claim Construction Hearing, or “Markman hearing” for July 8, 2015 in the Eastern District of Texas for Blue Calypso’s patent infringement lawsuits against Groupon (GRPN), Foursquare, Yelp (YELP) and IZEA. The hearing had been planned for Jun 29, 2015. Judge Rodney Gilstrap will preside.
Yelp Inc. operates a platform that connects people with local businesses in the United States. Its platform covers various local business categories, counting restaurants, shopping, beauty and fitness, arts, entertainment and events, home and local services, health, nightlife, travel and hotel, auto, and others categories.
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