. Credible and verifiable measurement of non-financial business reporting is vital. However, the development of valid metrics is challenging due to a variety of factors including the measurement of intangibles
(Figures 4- 7 in following pages reflect the steady growth of IVL at consolidated level although the regional levels are more cyclical). Business Outlook The doubling of PTA production in The Netherlands
(Figures 4- 7 in following pages reflect the steady growth of IVL at consolidated level although the regional levels are more cyclical). Business Outlook The doubling of PTA production in The Netherlands
capacity utilization following a steady contraction in export value. Meanwhile, public investment expanded as a result of an acceleration in disbursements by the government. Headline inflation in the second
margins corrected to LTM 2Q18 level HVA 284 271 268 • PEO, NDC, Packaging margins steady • IPA margins lowered to sustainable level • HVA Fibers margins to expand post 1H18 supply issues • Avgol, Kordarna
aspects of their business is vital to the investor. [ 4 ] Engagement—direct communication between investors and companies—on environmental, social and governance matters is on the rise in the United States
to certain groups of customers and limited growth in some types of loans amid an uneven economic recovery. In addition, net fees and service income of the banking system continued to enjoy steady
investors and other users of credit ratings assess credit risks. Maintaining the independence of CRAs vis- à-vis the entities and obligations they rate is vital to achieving this goal. Provisions of the IOSCO
percent, edging up slightly from 0.6 percent in 2017 given steady improvement in overall domestic demand. On December 19, 2018, the Bank of Thailand raised the policy rate for the first time in seven years
mandated B100 portion to be mixed with Diesel products remains a steady 7% through the quarter, while in Q3/2016 the portion was 3-5%. Furthermore, B100 purchase order from BCP, the major customer increased