Registration is open for Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling Online Masterclass ACN Newswire

Registration is open for Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling Online Masterclass

Singapore, Feb 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has launched the Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling online masterclass and it will be commencing live on 9th May 2023. Today's project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. While higher standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact management are being demanded of all major capital projects worldwide, more options and models for ESG mitigation, insurance, guarantee products, and financing instruments are now available. This online course covers both the latest PF strategies, risk mitigation instruments, as well as financial modelling best practices. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the practical & documentation requirements of all interested parties to today's PF transaction. This programme provides participants with proven PF analytical strategies and transaction structuring techniques which will enable participants to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. This programme is also designed to enhance the check lists and benchmark metrics by which participants can reduce losses and which will be viewed favourably by both management and the regulatory community.A past participant from Asian Development Bank shared that, "The course had a good balance of both the quantitative and qualitative factors to be considered in project finance modelling. The instructor is experienced yet approachable.""It is a very good program for both beginners in Project Finance and as a refresher for practitioners alike," said a past participant from PE Power.Benefits of Attending- Limited-recourse project financing models & transaction management- Project finance documentation management, risk analysis models & Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) mitigation options- Sources of PPP financing: financial products, guarantee instruments, credit enhancements & bankability techniques- Designing financial models part 1: Financial model design requirements & work plan management- Designing financial models part 2 & 3: Programming financial statements and interpreting international accounting standards- Designing financial models part 4: Project finance model stress-testing simulation analyses, and modelling for credit enhancements- Summary group exercise: Evaluating a financial model for PF risk allocation, transaction closure and post-transaction economic regulation & tariff adjustmentWant to learn more?Simply email esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/projectfinance-online.About Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognise clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Infocus International Brings Back Renewable Energy Project Finance & Financial Modelling Masterclass ACN Newswire

Infocus International Brings Back Renewable Energy Project Finance & Financial Modelling Masterclass

Singapore, Feb 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Infocus International Group is bringing back the Renewable Energy Project Finance & Financial Modelling online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 7th March 2023. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the financial modelling and key documentation requirements of all interested parties to today's RE PF transactions. This programme provides you with proven PF modelling techniques and transaction management techniques which will enable you to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. The practical models for wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal PF models will be demonstrated through a series of real case examples of projects and transactions from Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.A past participant from Ib Vogt shared that, "The trainer has in-depth knowledge in the subject. This discussion is very good especially most participants are seasoned players with the industry."Another past participant from Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand mentioned that, "This course is not only recommended to the ones with experience in this field, but also for people with no or less experience. Everyone will definitely gain knowledge and be able to apply it during the course."Benefits of Attending:- Identify key requirements of limited-recourse Project Finance for Renewable Energy transactions, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) & PF documentation management- Review solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal PF financial model design requirements, presentation & formatting standards- Program financial statements, cash flows, profit & loss statements and managing international accounting standards for RE PF transactions- Project RE PF balance sheets, SPV reserve accounts, PF refinancing, and conducting sensitivity analyses- Oversee the design and review of RE PF financial models based upon your own company's risk profile and corporate goals- Apply clear investment incentives and renewable energy credit (REC), feed-in-tariffs (FIT), and credit enhancements for bankable private investments in RE generation- Manage and oversee successful renewable power project finance transactionsJoin us now to know more about the techniques & models for bankable green energy transactions of solar, wind, hydro, biomass & geothermal power investments in today's competitive energy markets. Want to learn more?Simply email to esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/renewable-project-finance About Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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GenTwo Continues Growth Story, New Inflows of Over US$1 Billion ACN Newswire

GenTwo Continues Growth Story, New Inflows of Over US$1 Billion

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Feb 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The international securitization specialist GenTwo celebrates its 5th anniversary and looks back on a fast-paced development. In 2022 the number of new products increased by 60% and international business doubled. The business momentum of GenTwo and its subsidiary GenTwo Digital has progressively picked up since the company was founded 5 years ago in February 2018. The products issued on its platform recorded over USD 1 billion in new inflows, resulting in a surge in assets under services growth to USD 2.5 billion as of today, despite the challenging market environment in 2022. The number of new products increased by 60% to a total of 900. This impressive growth underpins the ongoing high level of interest in alternative and digital investments among institutional clients around the world and Gen Two's expertise to provide flexible portfolio structuring for investors. "We were able to broaden our customer base once again in 2022 nationally and are currently servicing clients in over 25 countries. The number of clients grew by almost 50%, even 100% on an international level," says Philippe A. Naegeli,Co-Founder, and CEO. This success is also based on a solidly developed and diverse workforce with an above-the-industry F/M gender ratio of 35:65, with 21 nationalities, totaling up to 70 employees. Patrick Loepfe, Founder and Chairman of the Board says, "A 2022 highlight was the extension of the offering for financial intermediaries to retail investors. This move will transform the market for alternative and digital investment products and marks another pioneering achievement for GenTwo." The main focus of 2023 remains on the continuous improvement and build-out of the service platform and its further digitization and client-centric automation. Additionally, the company pursues its international growth strategy by further internationalizing its customer base, onboarding more financial institutions onto its platform, and growing its ecosystem for investors and innovators.About GenTwo and GenTwo Digital Zurich-based innovative securitization specialist GenTwo has invented a new generation of financial products. The company creates securitization platforms for asset managers, banks, family offices and venture capital investors, enabling professional investors to easily invest in bankable and previously non-bankable assets. The focus on off-balance sheet investment products solves the problem of declining margins and growth barriers for many financial market participants. New performance potential emerges through granting access to a theoretically unlimited world of asset classes. Institutional investors can use GenTwo's securitization solution to realize their own product and business innovations, to make any type of assets investable and to help shape new, sustainable markets. Private investors in Switzerland can now also benefit from these innovative products via their financial intermediaries, thereby giving GenTwo the opportunity to open and expand its customer base to retail investors.About GenTwo Digital GenTwo Digital is based in Crypto Valley in Zug, Switzerland. The subsidiary of GenTwo enables professional investors around the world, and now also private investors in Switzerland, to securitize all digital assets, including crypto assets, in securities on the traditional financial market via their financial intermediaries. www.GenTwo.comContact GenTwo Simone C. Drill Chief Marketing & Communication Officer media@gentwo.com +41 79 207 33 49 Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Infocus International Brings Back Public-Private Partnerships In-Person Course in Singapore ACN Newswire

Infocus International Brings Back Public-Private Partnerships In-Person Course in Singapore

Singapore, Jan 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) workshop is back for 2023 in Singapore. Infocus International is delighted to bring one of their best events to professionals from all around the world and it will be commencing on 6th February 2023 in Singapore.We need new infrastructure. Roads, airports, schools, hospitals and housing: the list is enormous and growing. Yet severely limited budgets, economic uncertainty caused by volatile commodity prices, and deficits continue to prevent government at all levels from delivering the kinds of structural change that has always been needed.In response, some countries have developed relatively successful PPP programmes - similar in many ways yet with specific national characteristics. Challenges remain throughout each region and are intensifying in the current environment. Merely grasping the concepts of PPP does not do justice to our great responsibility of having an ownership in the country's future. We already know what we need to do, now is the time to really discover HOW. Beginning with an in-depth understanding of how PPPs work, from financial, commercial, project & legal aspects, we seek to push our participants to innovate with real life case studies, group discussions and technical evaluation.One of our past participants from Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Ltd shared that, "The facilitator was very knowledgeable on the subject matter, very responsive to questions and innovative in the delivery of the PPP training program. The knowledge gained will assist me in productive participation in ongoing and planned PPP Projects in my country."Another past participant from PNG Ports Corporation also mentioned that, "This is an excellent course for anyone involved in PPP. Highly recommended."Benefits of Attending:- Use best practices from international case studies of successful PPP transactions and common practical pitfalls to avoid- Design and manage PPP legal, regulatory & institutional frameworks to attract investors and complete PPP transactions- Apply models for the efficient design and completion of PPP feasibility studies- Understand project financing requirements and evaluate PPP financial models for both affordability and bankability- Evaluate and apply different credit enhancement techniques to ensure PPP bankability, including blended financing, viability gap funding (VGF), partial guarantees, risk insurance products, output-based aid (OBA) and other financial instruments- Design PPP transaction implementation plans and manage & oversee PPP transaction advisors for reaching commercial closure and financial closure- Models for PPP tender documents, including PPP Project Information Memoranda ("InfoMemos"), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) - International models for designing and drafting PPP contracts & agreements- Environmental & social impact mitigation techniques to structure sustainable private investments in public infrastructure- Plans for managing sustainable PPP contracts including ensuring technical performance, quality of service delivery, price review & adjustment regulatory models, legal contract management and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniquesWant to learn more?Simply email to esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to register your attendance. For more information, please visit https://www.infocusinternational.com/pppAbout Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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AIZEN, Expanding EV Financing through AI Finance SeaPRwire

AIZEN, Expanding EV Financing through AI Finance

Seoul, Korea, January 13, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – AIZEN, an AI finance company ranked second in the Singapore Fintech Awards, declared that it is expanding E-mobility financial services through AI-based banking service, ‘CreditConncet’. In particular, it was announced that it formed partnerships with fast-growing local mobility companies in the Asian market to supply banking services using data from electric vehicles and electric bikes. It is expanding the ’embedded finance’ model to enable a fast supply of financial services through AI technology. AIZEN is focusing on supplying AI technology for future mobility financial services by bolstering businesses in the ASEAN region. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) named AIZEN GLOBAL as the second-best global company in the “Singapore Fintech Awards 2020” and selected it as a finalist in the global category alongside Swiss Re (insurance) of Switzerland and BNY Mellon (banking) of the United States. It also was selected for the “AIDA (responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics)” project by MAS and recognized as an Asian financial innovation to take part in the research for an AI financial model with the Singapore financial authorities. AIZEN strengthened its partnership to provide ‘EV-CreditConnect’, which offers banking services for ESG finance. It provides credit services to various mobility platforms by collecting, analyzing, and managing related data and providing AI banking services in order to enable EV battery financial services. In particular, it holds about 150 patents related to data convergence of electric vehicle batteries and concentrates on mobility AI finance. The battery of an electric vehicle (EV) is an important factor to consider in EV financing, as it can affect the performance and value of the vehicle. The condition of the battery can also affect the residual value of the vehicle, which can be an important factor in the financial performance of a loan. ‘EV-CreditConncet’ can be used to analyze data on the battery and other factors to help lenders better understand and manage the risks associated with EV financing. Also, AIZEN presented a vision of future finance using EV Financing at the CES 2023 exhibition in the United States. A wide range of financial services with high approval rates and affordable interest rates will be made available to many different data platform customers (non-financial companies), and by doing so, the data platforms will offer financial services to win over loyal customers. In addition, financial institutions expressed that they could expand their customers through banking-as-a-service (BaaS). AIZEN has achieved investments totaling KRW 15 billion in banking, securities, and VC and is also conducting new investment rounds to fully expand its CreditConnect businesses in Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Through ESG finance, it is strengthening partnerships to share the vision of providing AI financial services. CEO Kang Jung-seok said, “We are expanding to vitalize the data economy in various industries through financial technology,” and, “We will lead the way for eco-friendly financial services by expanding the ‘CreditConnect’ service so that AI financial services can be provided in the e-mobility industry.” Media contact Brand: AIZEN Global Contact: Hyeree JANG, Director Phone: +82-10-3370-9165 Email: hyeree.jang@aizen.co Website: https://aizenglobal.com/ SOURCE: AIZEN Global The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Asian Financial Forum kick-starts 2023 on a positive note ACN Newswire

Asian Financial Forum kick-starts 2023 on a positive note

HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) kicked off today on a positive note, attracting over 1,000 participants on day one, including more than 100 global leaders and officials invited as speakers and 19 delegations from Mainland China and overseas. This was also reflected in the results of a poll conducted at the event, in which close to 70% of respondents indicated a neutral to positive sentiment towards the global economic outlook.The 16th Asian Financial Forum opened today in physical format with digital extension and will run for two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.Mr Ban Ki-Moon, Former (Eighth) Secretary-General of the United Nations, delivered a speech during the keynote luncheon.AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session was once again held in physical format, facilitating business collaborations through face-to-face communication.This year's Forum, themed Accelerating Transformation: Impact - Inclusion - Innovation, comes hot on the heels of the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China, along with Hong Kong's international business travel returning to normal.After two years of being held in virtual format, the two-day event, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), returned in physical format, in addition to being available online.The Forum was officiated by HKSAR Chief Executive Mr John Lee. HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam also delivered his welcome remarks: "The Forum is the first flagship financial event held in hybrid format to kick-start the new year. Hong Kong has long been a leading global financial centre, and the global financial leaders' visit to Hong Kong solidifies our important role in the region and the world at large. Global cooperation has become more important than ever. Our collective aim is to stimulate growth, and if we join hands, we can do just that in this new normal we operate in."The AFF opened with a plenary session hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR. The panelists included Ms. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Finance, Luxembourg; Dr Benjamin Diokno, Secretary, Department of Finance, Philippines; Dr Zamir Iqbal, Vice President, Finance and CFO, Islamic Development Bank; Mr Jin Liqun, President and Chair, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Mr Ahmed Saeed, Vice President for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Asian Development Bank; Mr Jean-Paul Servais, Chairman, International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and Chairman, Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA Belgium); Mr Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, Thailand and Dr Tao Zhang, Chief Representative, Representative Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bank for International Settlements.At the policy dialogue, Mr Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, chaired a panel featuring Mr Otavio Damaso, Deputy Governor for Regulation of the Central Bank of Brazil; Dr Dong He, Deputy Director of Monetary and Capital Markets Department of the International Monetary Fund; Ms Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority; and Hiroto Uehara, Deputy Director-General of the Bank of Japan.Real-time polling conducted during the Forum gauged participants' views on a broad range of subjects. When asked about the major challenges facing global growth in 2023, 60% of participants believe that the intensifying geopolitical risks will pose the biggest threat. 29% of participants believe the continued tightening of monetary policy will be the biggest risk, apart from cyber breaches and security risks (3%) and high corporate debt restraining business investment (8%). When asked about the possibility of innovation and technology bringing more benefits than risks to growth, 87% of participants said it was very likely or likely.Ban Ki-Moon on multilateralism in a fraught worldAt the keynote luncheon on the first day moderated by Mr Ronnie C. Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR and Mr Huang Zhaohui, CEO and Chairman of the Management Committee of the China International Capital Corporation, delivered remarks. The luncheon also featured Mr Ban Ki-moon, eighth UN Secretary-General, as the keynote speaker. In his speech, he stated: "COVID-19, climate change and other global crises have underlined our fundamental interconnectedness. These events have also made it clear that we need global solutions to holistically address the enormous challenges that we are now facing. The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement provide humanity with a collaborative blueprint to ensure the future that we want, while leaving no one behind. To achieve this noble goal, all stakeholders, including financial and business leaders, should strengthen cooperation, innovation, engagement and action. We can harness this time of uncertainty to pave the way towards a more sustainable, healthy and prosperous world for all."In addition, financial and business leaders also attended sessions that explored prospects for the global economy. In her speech, Ms Valerie Baudson shared : "Speaking about 2023, I think there will be three factors, which will determine the global outlook. The first one is the Central Bank's policy with inflation, which starts to decrease. The second one, the energy crisis and the way the European governments will go on managing them, and the third one is of course the Chinese reopening, which will be very important for global growth". Gu Shu opined that: "The world economy is facing multiple challenges, but it is in better shape compared to that of the last few years. We have experienced sluggish trade and investment, high inflation, and disrupted global supply chains. This year downward pressure remains, but we believe inflation in major economies will start to come down. Growth rate may not be fast, but still in positive territory. We see opportunities coming from green transition and digitization. We call for countries to make concerted efforts to normalize the global economy."In the afternoon, the inaugural Global Spectrum, Dialogue for Tomorrow and Fireside Chat sessions analysed social trends that impact our future, including financial innovation, healthcare and impact investing, and highlight opportunities and challenges facing start-ups in the Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and the potential of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectables to drive the digital economy.In view of the growing importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) among corporates and investors, the HKTDC and PwC presented a joint research paper on "Financing the Corporate Transition to a Sustainable Future" at the AFF. Mr Raymund Chao, Asia Pacific and China Chairman of PwC, shared the findings: "It was a great opportunity for us to partner with HKTDC to release our joint research study today at the Asian Financial Forum. Our survey, which centred around ESG transformation, pointed to a number of challenges and opportunities facing local corporations in delivering meaningful results on their ESG journey and effectively financing their ESG initiatives. Businesses need to embrace a game-changer mindset, while working together with all levels of stakeholders to build trust and drive sustained outcomes in this space. As policymakers bring additional focus to ESG, along with higher C-suite awareness, we believe this will not only further Hong Kong's development in green finance, but will also propel the world forward towards a sustainable future."Providing connections for investorsThe AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session, co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, have returned in physical format. More than 600 matchmaking meetings are expected to be held. While the sessions take place in-person on 11 and 12 January, they continue online until 17 January, allowing investors and project owners more time to connect and explore collaboration opportunities. Representatives from a variety of industries will participate in this much-anticipated session, ranging from deep technology, digital technology and media, and medical technology to education, infrastructure and real estate services.The Forum continues to provide a platform facilitating projects and business matching among global finance and trade institutions. For instance, the Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association (REI) and Institution of Public Private Partnerships in Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding on the first day of AFF to strengthen collaboration in infrastructure. Yedpay, an exhibitor in the Forum's FinTech Showcase, also joined hands with global financial institutions and local universities at the event to launch a collaboration framework on jointly developing various payment technologies.Two women leaders delivering keynote addresses tomorrowThe AFF will continue to feature stimulating and thought-provoking sessions tomorrow, including a keynote speech in the morning on the promotion of climate change delivered by Ms Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Co-founder of Global Optimism. Ms Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, will join the keynote luncheon as a guest speaker to share her experiences as an influential global leader and her mission to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.There are over 20 workshops and panel discussions on a myriad of topics, such as sustainable development and ESG, green finance, inclusive capital markets, family office challenges, digital Reminibi and innovative technology development. Highlighted speakers include Dr Norman Chan, Chairman of RD Wallet Technologies / RD ezLink; Mr Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect; Dr Feng Xiao, Chairman of HashKey Group; Dr Giovanna Graziosi-Casimiro, Head of Metaverse Fashion Week of Decentraland and Mr Sebastian Fahey, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA and Executive Lead of the Metaverse at Sotheby's.The HKTDC is providing a variety of exclusive travel, food and hotel discounts for overseas delegates, to enrich their stay in Hong Kong beyond the two-day Forum. For details, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Gv9xt6Websites- Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/aff/en/- Programme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programme- Speakers List: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speaker- HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com- Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3vRBnemAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Tiffany Leung, Tel: +852 3428 2361, Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkAgnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk Hing-fung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgSnowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Linework Releases Its App, a New Way of DeFi SeaPRwire

Linework Releases Its App, a New Way of DeFi

Milan, Italy, January 09, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – Recently, Linework has released the beta version of its App and started the journey to reach a new way of DeFi. While individuals and institutions are already starting to explore decentralized financial systems due to the significant increase in cryptocurrency investments, Linework facilitates access to these technologies and benefits of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for people who do not have the knowledge of this world and allows them to take control of the markets and to sell, buy, grow, and create their own economy. The entire ecosystem moves around the Governance Token (Linework Coin – LWC) which is the real backbone that makes it sustainable. The Linework Coin (LWC) has been listed since October 7, 2022. The App created and imagined by Linework is designed to use simple but decisive products: NFT MarketplaceProducts and Services (E-commerce)Asset ManagementSocial Network (uncensored) Linework has created a decentralized, peer-to-peer system that is accessible to anyone and anywhere. Its DeFi application has the potential to democratize financial systems by enabling anyone to have access to financial services, especially underserved communities that do not or cannot have access to financial institutions, such as those who live in remote areas, are unemployed, or live in difficult socio-economic situations. Moreover, every economic activity is transaction-based, whether it is in retail, technology, or social media. Linework DeFi applications go beyond financial services and will keep integrating more services or products we use today in order to strengthen the “virtual world” and the “real world”. DeFi transactions don’t request any information on users’ financial history or credit scores. As long as a smartphone is available, there is no third party involved in taking a fee to facilitate any transaction. Transactions are instantaneous – no need for clearing and settlement processes and thus costs are diminished. Therefore, it can solve delays and high-cost problems. About Linework Linework is a global company that guarantees, through decentralized functions based on the Blockchain, the freedom of expression, growth, and evolution of people in difficulty, starting with: 1. By simplifying the process of selling artworks through NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and making it available to artists around the world; 2. By creating a full E-commerce without bonds or obligations. Everyone can create their own online store, and share products and services with their community. The entire team, alongside external consultants, is fundamentally involved in providing new digital solutions to serve people. However, to guarantee the success of the operations, Linework has gathered specific skills both on the board and in the operative business unit. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/lineworkfintech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lineworkfintech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linework_official/ Media contact Brand: Linework Contact: Media team Website: https://linework.online/ App: https://linework.app/ SOURCE: Linework The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Overwhelming interest among global financial leaders to attend 16th Asian Financial Forum ACN Newswire

Overwhelming interest among global financial leaders to attend 16th Asian Financial Forum

HONG KONG, Jan 6, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will once again be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 11 and 12 January to bring together global financial leaders in person. The event will also be accessible virtually. The first large-scale business exchange event of 2023 comes on the heels of the reopening of the Hong Kong-Mainland China border and the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the mainland since the start of the pandemic.Wilson Chow, PwC Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader; Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; Mary Huen, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Cluster CEO, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, at Standard Chartered; and Danny Lee, Director of Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association [L-R]The HKTDC is organising a series of travel experiences, food and accommodation discounts and other opportunities for overseas guests to make the most of their stay in Hong Kong during the AFF and International Financial Week and enjoy the vibrancy of Asia's World City.With this year's theme being Accelerating Transformation: Impact - Inclusion - Innovation, AFF will examine the current state of the global economy and explore major issues, such as trade and sustainable development across more than 40 panel discussions and workshops. Given the interest in hot-button social issues related to international finance and topics such as climate change, health policy, energy and environmental protection, food and agriculture, in addition to the emergence of new economic models from rapid fintech developments like Web 3.0 and the Metaverse, this year's Forum will launch the Global Spectrum series, while continuing to organise Fireside Chats, to help participants stay current on a wider scope of matters affecting the latest global situation.17 business delegations, with more than 200 representatives, will attend AFF in person, including from Mainland China, Australia, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. These also include delegations led by the World Federation of International Financial Centers, Beijing Financial Bureau, Tianjin Commission of Commerce, Shenzhen Financial Bureau, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and other organisations. More international business representatives are expected to confirm their in-person participation at the Forum in the coming days.Mary Huen, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Cluster CEO, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau, at Standard Chartered, said: "For Hong Kong, 2023 will be a year of recovery and the return to normalcy. The imminent and orderly resumption of travel with the Mainland will help stimulate our economy, improve market sentiment, and consolidate Hong Kong's role as a super connector - bridging the Mainland and the international market. We are glad that this year's Asian Financial Forum will see global leaders gathering here physically to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the financial industry, reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre."Dr Patrick Lau, the HKTDC's Deputy Executive Director said: "Firstly, given last year's volatile financial markets and fragile economy globally, transformation is key, as the world in 2023 needs new insights, solutions and opportunities, which the more than 100 global political and business leaders, financial experts, investors, entrepreneurs, tech giants and economists we engaged as our speakers will share with our distinguished AFF participants. Secondly, with the resumption of quarantine-free travel between the mainland and Hong Kong and the lifting of international travel restrictions in Hong Kong, we are pleased to see huge interest to join AFF, including attending in-person in Hong Kong. We believe that the AFF platform enables all participants to have closer interactions and create more business opportunities. Another big attraction is, of course, that the participants will introduce their projects at AFF to secure partners or investors. AFF will attract global financial leaders and professionals to participate in person as well as online, and will once again showcase Hong Kong as a vibrant international business centre."Comprehensive analysis of the latest social and financial situationThis year's forum gathers financial experts from all over the world. Three keynote speakers, Ban Ki-moon, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations; Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand; and Christina Figueres, co-founder of Global Optimism and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, will share their insights on topics, such as multilateral cooperation for sustainable development, diversification and integration, climate action and net zero emissions.Other distinguished guest speakers include Valerie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer of Amundi; Gu Shu, Chairman of the Agricultural Bank of China; Takeshi Kunibe, Chairman of the Board of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners; Dr Ridha Wirakusumah, Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Investment Authority; Mark Tucker, Group Chairman of HSBC; Dr Jose Vinals, Group Chairman of Standard Chartered; and Liu Jin, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and President, Bank of China. Their insights will offer an in-depth look at the state of play of global finance, opportunities in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area markets, asset and wealth management, ESG and green finance, family office ecosystems, impact investing, inclusive finance and more.Norman Chan, Chairman of RD Wallet Technologies, will have a dialogue with Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect on creating an inclusive capital market; Jeremy Coller, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Coller Capital, will share his views on ESG in private equity investment; Evan Auyang, Group President of Animoca Brands, Dr Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro, Head of Metaverse Fashion Week of Decentraland and Sebastian Fahey, EVP, Managing Director, EMEA and Executive Lead, Metaverse of Sotheby's, will look at NFTs and digital collectable trends. (For the full list of AFF speakers and programmes, please visit https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speaker and https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en )AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session extended to showcase fintech solutionsThe popular AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session, jointly organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, will provide investment matching services in hybrid format. The first two days of matchmaking meetings (11 and 12 January) will allow participants to meet at the physical Forum venue and will continue online until 17 January, offering investors and project owners a prolonged period to connect and explore collaboration opportunities. The investment projects covered will span diverse sectors, such as deep tech, digital technology and media, healthtech, education, infrastructure and real estate services, with an eye towards facilitating connections between investors and project managers. More than 600 Deal Flow matchmaking meetings are expected to be held.There will also be featured exhibition zones - both physical and online. These are Fintech Showcase, the InnoVenture Salon, FintechHK Startup Salon and the Global Investment Zone, which will showcase various innovative technologies. More than 120 local and international financial institutions, tech companies, start-ups, investment agencies and sponsors - including PwC, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China, HSBC, UBS, China International Capital Corporation, Huatai International, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, as well as Cyberport - will gather at the Forum to showcase technologies of tomorrow and global investment opportunities.Travel experiences, food and accommodation discounts, and more for overseas participantsTo encourage overseas AFF delegates to make the most of their stay and experience the vitality of Hong Kong outside the Forum, the HKTDC has for the first time partnered with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Klook, the Lan Kwai Fong Group and hotels to offer travel experiences, food and accommodation discounts, coupled with other special offers to showcase Hong Kong as a popular tourist, conference and exhibitions destination. As the HKSAR Government announced the resumption of quarantine-free travel between the Mainland and Hong Kong in a gradual and orderly manner last month, the HKTDC extends the special offer for an admission pass to 8 January, on top of the Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme, in the hope of driving more participation.Websites- Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/aff/en/- Members of the media interested in interviewing speakers at the Asian Financial Forum can email tleung@yuantung.com.hk or ayiu@yuantung.com.hk by 9 January 2023.- HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3CvC7toAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn,Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Tiffany Leung, Tel: +852 3428 2361, Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkAgnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkHing-fung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgSnowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Fintech Revolution Summit 2023 to be Held in Morocco ACN Newswire

Fintech Revolution Summit 2023 to be Held in Morocco

Casablanca, Morocco, Dec 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TraiCon Events will be hosting Morocco's premier fintech event titled as "Fintech Revolution Summit" supported by Union of Arab Banks scheduled on the 27-28 February 2023 at the Hotel Sofitel, Casablanca, Morocco. This forum will be attended by over top 300+ participants includes BFSI experts, fintech leaders, ministry & central bank authorities, investors & corporates across the Morocco.This summit aims to bring together fintech leaders & BFSI experts to discuss and deliberate the trends around financial technology and investment opportunities for finance sector. This dedicated event is the best opportunity to discover why the Morocco is and will remain the africa's leading financial services hub. FinTech founders, central bank officials, FSI experts, regulators, policy-makers, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and media from around the world will come together to learn, discuss, debate and network.Featured Speakers:1. Brahim Bourquia - Head Of Payment and Mobile, Bank Of Africa- BMCE GROUP2. Dr. Wissam H. Fattouh - Secretary General, Union of Arab Banks3. Mohamed Amine Harifi - Chief Financial Officer, Bisfor Logistic 4. Amina Driouch, - Chief Financial Officer , Essilor Group 5. Meriem Zairi - Managing Partner, EmergingTech Ventures6. Dr. Abderrahim Hansali - President, Moroc7. Segun Aina - President, Africa Fintech Network Nigeria8. Amine Metni - Chief Financial Officer, Saint-Gobain MarocAttendees Profile: Chief Financial Officer, Head of Digital Payment, Head of IT, Head of Fintech, Chief Information Officer, Head of Retail Banking, Heads of Customer Experience, Angel Investor, Head of AML, Head of Financial Regulatory.Many fintech and banking technology solution providers, cybersecurity companies, E-Payment & wallet companies, threat management, forex software and payment gateway companies would be participating in the Fintech Revolution Summit as Sponsors and Exhibitors who will be showcasing their host of solutions. For more information please contact: Eng. Prasanna, Event Producer at TraiCon Events Email: prasanna@traiconevents.comMob: +0091-7708523918 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MDRT Launches MDRT Global Services To Provide Innovative Growth Opportunities to Financial Services Leaders ACN Newswire

MDRT Launches MDRT Global Services To Provide Innovative Growth Opportunities to Financial Services Leaders

HONG KONG, Dec 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Building on its culture of excellence and providing financial professionals with opportunities for personal and career growth, MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) is expanding its family of brands with the introduction of MDRT Global Services. On November 1, 2022, MDRT Global Services opened for membership to financial services leaders around the world. This new association strives to inspire field and home office leaders by creating ways for them to foster deeper engagement with the MDRT community, to gain skills to develop an MDRT culture within their teams and to enhance their professional and personal growth. 2023 MDRT President Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFPThe MDRT Family of Brands provides opportunities for financial services professionals at every stage of their career to achieve increasing levels of success. Through MDRT, MDRT Academy and MDRT Global Services, the MDRT Family of Brands helps the best and brightest elevate their success, build a community of excellence, and live rich and meaningful lives."For nearly 100 years, financial advisors have been able to grow and learn from each other through membership in MDRT," said 2023 MDRT President Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFP. "Now leaders in financial services have new tools to sharpen their skillsets, build an MDRT culture within their teams and lead more effectively, through their membership and engagement with MDRT Global Services." Tsai added, "Being the Premier Association of Financial Professionals, MDRT membership is highly sought after by the world's top financial services professionals. The launch of MDRT Global Services will provide field and home office leaders with opportunities to broaden their horizons and professional expertise, equipping them to develop the coveted MDRT culture within their advisor teams. With a total of 8,741 MDRT members in 2022, Hong Kong is the third largest member market in the world. We believe that by becoming a member of MDRT Global Services, Hong Kong professionals who lead financial services advisors can receive more specialized and personalized training and thereby enhance the competitiveness of their teams. In the future, we expect to see more Hong Kong professionals become MDRT members and the city could be poised to take the top spot in the ranking."Created as a stand-alone association to help home office and field leaders excel in their profession, MDRT Global Services provides members various opportunities to broaden their horizons and professional knowledge. This includes study groups, custom leadership content, awards, webcasts and eligibility to attend MDRT organized events, paving the way for them to build success.MDRT Global Services offers exclusive member benefits that are custom-made to successfully build the esteemed MDRT culture within one's team. Leaders can grow alongside a dynamic global community of peers, and learn innovative techniques and time-tested leadership strategies. At the MDRT Annual Meeting or MDRT Global Conference, members will also gain valuable opportunities to forge strong connections with fellow financial experts and learn from peers in the profession.Annual membership dues are competitively priced at USD 600, and in line with MDRT's 2023 membership dues. Membership is open to field and home office leaders looking to build an MDRT culture in their teams. Applications can be completed directly on the MDRT Global Services website. Field and home office leaders interested in learning more about MDRT Global Services and applying for membership can visit mdrtgs.org/join.About MDRT Global ServicesAs the newest offering under the global MDRT Family of Brands, MDRT Global Services was created exclusively for financial services field and home office leaders. As a separate, individual membership association with innovative leadership development strategies, MDRT Global Services provides its members with exceptional value and leadership growth opportunities. MDRT Global Services membership allows increased engagement within the MDRT community while allowing leaders to develop a culture of excellence within their respective organizations. To learn more visit mdrtgs.org. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Heavyweights to speak as Asian Financial Forum opens conference year ACN Newswire

Heavyweights to speak as Asian Financial Forum opens conference year

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 16th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held on 11 and 12 January next year in hybrid format. Ban Ki-Moon, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations and more policymakers and business leaders will deliver keynote speeches at AFF 2023.Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New ZealandChristiana Figueres, Co-Founder of Global Optimism and Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeThemed "Accelerating Transformation: Impact - Inclusion - Innovation", the Forum will include addresses from more than 100 global business leaders, policymakers, financial and wealth management experts, entrepreneurs, tech giants and economists who will share their views on issues related to global finance, economy, trade and sustainability. The Forum will also provide a platform to connect participants for business and investment opportunities to strengthen Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre. As the restrictions on arrivals have been relaxed, more international business travellers are expected to visit Hong Kong and participate in international conferences. To promote the vitality of the city, the HKTDC has curated a variety of exclusive benefits for AFF delegates from overseas, enriching their stay beyond the two-day forum.Speakers include the Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate ChangeAs the premier financial and business forum and the first large-scale business exchange event kicking off the new year, AFF assembles more than 100 heavyweight thought leaders to examine ways to formulate better business strategies and develop a blueprint for sustainable growth after a turbulent 2022, and explore how global corporates can work together to create a resilient economic landscape through innovation and inclusion. This year's forum draws a number of policymakers and business leaders to share their views, including the following three eminent keynote speakers:- Ban Ki-moon, eighth Secretary-General of the UNBan Ki-moon served as Secretary-General of the UN between 2007 and 2016. During his tenure, he focused on the response to global challenges, from climate change and economic upheaval to pandemics and food and energy crisis. He will deliver his keynote address and share his insights on coping with global challenges and promoting sustainable development with multilateral cooperation on the first day of Forum (11 January).- Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New ZealandHelen Clark was the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008. Throughout her tenure, she engaged widely in policy development and advocacy across the international, economic, social and cultural spheres. She will deliver her keynote address under the theme of equality and diversity on the second day of Forum (12 January).- Christiana Figueres, Co-founder of Global Optimism and Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate ChangeChristiana Figueres is an internationally recognised leader fostering climate action. As the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from 2010 to 2016, she actively coordinated climate change initiatives to jointly deliver the 2015 Paris Agreement. She will discuss the latest trends in climate action and net-zero policies on the second day of Forum (12 January).Discussion sessions on hot market topicsThe two-day Forum will include more than 40 discussion sessions, featuring heavyweight financial, government and business leaders to shed light on major topics, including global economic outlook, regional trade collaborations such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, asset and wealth management, environment, social and governance (ESG) and green finance, insurance and risk management, family office ecosystem, philanthropy and impact investing, financial inclusion, decentralised finance (DeFi), Web3 and Metaverse, monetary reforms and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) opportunities.In the main panel discussions, international financial and business leaders including Valerie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer of Amundi; Takeshi Kunibe, Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners; Mark Tucker, Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings; Dr Jose Vinals, Group Chairman, Standard Chartered; Dr Ridha Wirakusumah, CEO of Indonesia Investment Authority and James Turner, Group Chief Financial Officer, Prudential will examine macroeconomic trends amid the epidemic recovery and external uncertainties, and key market opportunities.Tackling environmental challenges, energy and food crises has become top of the agenda on global level. Rapid development of Web3 and other financial technologies have also shaped the future of economy. In light of this, AFF will establish the Global Spectrum series, together with the Fireside Chat, to discuss various disruptive innovations and initiatives in society, covering venture capital and start-up ecosystem, transition to net-zero and ESG standard-setting, food security, health equity, metaverse and non-fungible token (NFT) and more. Speakers include Prof KC Chan, Senior Advisor, WeLab; Luanne Lim, Chief Executive, Hong Kong, HSBC; Benedicte Nolens, Head of the Hong Kong Centre, BIS Innovation Hub; Alfred Chuang, General Partner, Race Capital; Andrew Schwabecher, CEO & Representative Director, Japan Computer Vision Corp. and Adam Litle, Chief Executive Officer, Sound Agriculture. The Dialogues for Tomorrow series will also invite forward-looking industry leaders, including Sebastian Fahey, EVP, Managing Director, EMEA and Executive Lead, Metaverse, Sotheby's; Jeremy Coller, CIO, Managing Partner and Founder of Coller Capital and Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect.AFF Deal Flow in hybrid mode with extended periodIn addition to gathering global financial and business leaders to share insights, the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association will again co-organise the AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session. The first two days of the matchmaking meeting (11 and 12 January) will allow participants to meet at the physical Forum venue, and continue online till 17 January with a digital extension, offering investors and project owners prolonged period to connect and explore collaboration opportunities. The matchmaking projects will cover industries ranging from deep technology, digital technology and media, medical technology, education and infrastructure to real-estate services. A function for identifying ESG-integrated projects debuted last year has also been enhanced to facilitate business matching.Nearly 100 exhibitors showcase new technologies and investment opportunitiesThe AFF will also house nearly 100 local and overseas exhibitors, international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups and investment promotion agencies and sponsors including PwC, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China, HSBC, UBS, China International Capital Corporation, Huatai International, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and Cyberport to showcase leading financial technologies. Three highlighted zones, including Fintech Showcase, InnoVenture Salon and FintechHK Start-up Salon will allow on-site participants to experience technologies of tomorrow.Wide array of exclusive discounts and privileges for overseas delegatesAs the first large-scale business exchange event in 2023, the HKTDC has curated a variety of exclusive travel, food and hotel discounts and privileges in collaboration with Hong Kong Tourism Board, Klook, LKF Concepts and hotels to encourage AFF delegates from overseas to make the most out of their stay and experience the vitality of Hong Kong outside the Forum.Participants who register now can enjoy an early bird discount. More activity details, speaker line-up and media registration arrangements will be announced in early January.Website- Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en- AFF Programme List: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/info-programme- AFF Speaker List: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speaker- Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3FklQrPMembers of the media interested in interviewing AFF 2023 speakers can send an email to tleung@yuantung.com.hk or ayiu@yuantung.com.hk on or before 5 January 2023.About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Tiffany Leung, Tel: +852 3428 2361, Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkAgnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkFung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgSnowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Tonghai Financial Garners CarbonCare Label Three Years in A Row, “CarbonCare Label Level 3 – Achievement” This Year and “CarbonCare Star Label” Special Recognition ACN Newswire

Tonghai Financial Garners CarbonCare Label Three Years in A Row, “CarbonCare Label Level 3 – Achievement” This Year and “CarbonCare Star Label” Special Recognition

HONG KONG, Dec 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - China Tonghai Financial Limited ("Tonghai Financial" or the "Group"), is pleased to announce that it has earned the "CarbonCare Label Level 3 - Achievement" granted by CarbonCare InnoLab in recognition of its excellence in the sustainability development and efforts towards a greener future. It was also presented the "CarbonCare Star Label", a special recognition for having won the "CarbonCare Label" for three consecutive years, evidencing its outstanding performance in fulfilling carbon reduction commitments.This year, CarbonCare InnoLab aims to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions and investors worldwide for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery after the pandemic. Looking ahead, the Group will respond to the call by promoting environmental conservation in the communities and raising green awareness among its employees, so as to further enhance long term sustainability as well as contribute to the green development of the society. As ESG continues to gain market attention, carbon reduction has become the focus and goal of more companies. Tonghai Financial had been playing active role in important environmental issues. The CarbonCare ESG Label signifies the success of the Group's effort in sustaining a green environment, and also a ringing endorsement of the commitment in providing a high standard of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report for stakeholders.CarbonCare InnoLab and Carbon Care Asia jointly launched the CarbonCare Label in 2011. To date, more than 450 CarbonCare Labels have been awarded to organizations in different sectors, including listed companies, government departments, public bodies, social enterprises, non-governmental organizations and commercial buildings/venues. In recent years, keeping pace with time, the Scheme has introduced different level labels so as to match the state of progress made by companies and organizations in sustainability and respond to the development in carbon management, ESG reporting and circular economy of companies.About China Tonghai International Financial LimitedChina Tonghai International Financial Limited (the "Company", Stock Code: 00952.HK) is a Hong Kongbased financial services group which is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Company was publicly listed in Hong Kong in 1997, it is committed to building a comprehensive, full-licensed integrated financial platform. The core businesses of the Company are brokerage business, interest income business, corporate finance business, asset management business and investments and others businesses. The Company strives to become the ideal partner for both corporate and individual investors in Hong Kong and China. The Company also offers premier one-stop financial services to its clients. The Company continued to provide capital markets services through its representative office or the wholly-owned foreign enterprise in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Shenyang, Ningbo, Dalian, Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen of the PRC and through its networks of Global Alliance Partners network and Oaklins International.For further information, please contact:Quam IR LimitedMandy Lo Tel: (852) 2217-2753 Email: mandy.lo@tonghaifinancial.comCharlie Chan Tel: (852) 2217-2504 Email: charlie.chan@tonghaifinancial.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Trintech Celebrates the 10-Year Anniversary of Cadency(R) by Trintech ACN Newswire

Trintech Celebrates the 10-Year Anniversary of Cadency(R) by Trintech

DALLAS, TX, Nov 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - "The Avengers(TM)" came together in 2012 and have defeated numerous villains over the last 10 years. Similarly, Trintech's finance and technology experts also came together in 2012 to launch Cadency(R) - the world's first end-to-end Record to Report SaaS solution transforming the way enterprise finance and accounting professionals around the world close their books. Since then, Trintech has been laser-focused on continuing to help the Superheroes of Finance and Accounting defeat manual work by standardizing, streamlining, and automating their financial close processes."The Office of the CFO has evolved considerably over the last ten years, with CFOs serving as key superheroes within their organizations. Today, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Cadency and the role it has played in helping global organizations vanquish compliance headaches, rescue un-reconciled balance sheets, and bring peace to the world of transaction matching," said Teresa Mackintosh, CEO of Trintech. "The last three years have asked even more from the Office of Finance, as the pandemic introduced new challenges and increased expectations to conquer. CFOs need to be more agile than ever before and have accurate and accessible data available at any given moment, making solutions like Cadency a must-have in their Superhero toolbelt."Over the last decade, Cadency(R) has helped organizations around the globe streamline and automate the entire Record to Report process in a standardized control framework. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Cadency launch and the release of Cadency 10.3 this week, Trintech has put together a look at how the heroes of Marvel and the heroes of Finance and Accounting have tallied up some impressive stats over the last ten years:- Following the successful roll-out of Cadency, Serco now has a centralized global solution that provides greater insight into the total number of reconciliations performed as well as their timeliness and accuracy. Today, Serco is running 5,000 balance sheet reconciliations through Cadency on a monthly basis. In addition, they are auto-reconciling 15,000 accounts which has saved their team a total of 500 hours per month. That's enough time to watch the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (3,831 minutes of film) over the course of eight months!- Over 10,000 crew members are listed in the credits of Avengers: Infinity War(TM). That's a huge number, but did you know that Boston Scientific Corporation currently has 29,000+ accounts housed within Cadency, with more than 4,400 of those accounts set to auto-reconcile each month? Additionally, BSC has experienced increased productivity and time savings, greater visibility and standardization across their balance sheet reconciliation and previously manual Journal Entry processes. The automation features inside Cadency have increased their efficiency, as well in areas such as SOX sampling and testing.- As the Avengers showed us, the best teams need to grow. While they started as a group of six superheroes in 2012, it took over 30 heroes to take down Thanos in Avengers: Endgame(TM). LKQ Corporation, a leading global distributor of vehicle parts and accessories, implemented Trintech's Cadency solution and successfully conducted 130 acquisitions from 2003-2019, growing 38 times their original size with no additional headcount increase to their F&A team. In addition, they were able to reduce their close to six and a half business days, reduce their cash specialist headcount by nearly 50%, and achieve nearly 90% auto-reconciliation.Looking to become the Superhero of your organization? Learn how Trintech can help. https://www.trintech.com/schedule-demo/About TrintechTrintech Inc., a pioneer of financial corporate performance management software, combines technical and financial expertise to create innovative, cloud-based software solutions that deliver world-class financial operations and insights. From high volume transaction matching and streamlining daily operational reconciliations, to automating and managing balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journal entries, disclosure reporting and bank fee analysis, to governance, risk and compliance - Trintech's portfolio of financial solutions, including Cadency(R), Adra(R), and targeted tools, ReconNET(TM), T-Recs(R), and UPCS(R), help manage all aspects of the financial close process. Trintech's excellence in both innovation and client support have been recognized with a variety of awards over the years including most recently "Easiest to Do Business With" and "Fastest Implementation" in G2's Fall 2022 Report. Over 3,500 clients worldwide - including the majority of the Fortune 100 - rely on the company's cloud-based software to continuously improve the efficiency, reliability, and strategic insights of their financial operations.Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Trintech has offices located across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Nordic countries, as well as strategic partners in South Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. To learn more about Trintech, visit www.trintech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.Media Contact:Kelli ShoevlinSr. Manager, Global Corporate Marketing & Communicationskelli.shoevlin@trintech.comSOURCE: Trintech, Inc. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Prenetics Announces Record Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Raises Full Year 2022 Revenue and EBITDA Guidance ACN Newswire

Prenetics Announces Record Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Raises Full Year 2022 Revenue and EBITDA Guidance

LONDON AND HONG KONG, Nov 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) ("Prenetics" or the "Company"), a global leader in genomic and diagnostic testing, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.Third Quarter 2022 and Recent Highlights:-- Reported third quarter 2022 revenue of US$80 million -- Reported loss from operations of US$9 million, adjusted earnings1 of US$21 million and adjusted EBITDA2 of US$27 million in the third quarter-- Achieved gross margin of 59% in the third quarter-- Appointed Professor Robert Harris, founder and former CEO of Lakeside Healthcare Group, one of UK's largest GP practices, as Executive Chairman of Prenetics EMEA-- Ended the third quarter with cash and other short-term assets3 of approximately US$250 million-- Obtained HSBC banking facilities of US$50 million for general corporate purposes and liquidity for potential acquisitions, demonstrating confidence from financial institutions Danny Yeung, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Prenetics, said "I'm very proud of our strong results, demonstrating our continued growth, and reflecting the success we've had in performing over 26 million COVID-19 laboratory and at-home tests to date. Looking ahead, we expect to see continued demand in COVID testing to drive near term revenues. I'm also very excited to see our global clinical strategy taking shape, as we launch more tests into more clinics. As part of our UK restructuring, we've recently added Professor Robert Harris as our Executive Chairman for Prenetics EMEA. We are thrilled to be able to leverage his knowledge and experience as a co-founder and former CEO of Lakeside Healthcare Group, which he grew into one of the largest GP practices in the UK. We believe with the addition of Prof. Harris and our new UK strategy, we aim to provide clinical care to 1 million people by 2025. Lastly, we are now in final discussions for multiple acquisitions in the area of clinical cancer genomics, virtual care and primary care clinics which we believe would be highly synergistic and accretive to Prenetics as we continue on our mission to build an end to end health ecosystem. I look forward to providing key updates in the coming months. Professor Robert Harris, Executive Chairman of Prenetics EMEA, added "I am thrilled to join Prenetics as they continue to scale the business and approach exciting roll-up opportunities. Having previously built one of the UK's largest GP practices, managing hundreds and thousands of patients, I'm impressed by Prenetics' suite of preventive and diagnostic tests, and their goal of providing a greater level of care to patients." Financial GuidancePrenetics provides guidance based on current market conditions and expectations for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS financial measure.For full year 2022, Prenetics raises revenue guidance to the range of US$270 million to US$280 million and raises full year adjusted EBITDA guidance to the range of US$47 million to US$53 million.About PreneticsFounded in 2014, Prenetics is a major global diagnostics and genetic testing company with the mission to bring health closer to millions of people globally and decentralize healthcare by making the three pillars - Prevention, Diagnostics and Personalized Care - comprehensive and accessible to anyone, at anytime and anywhere. Prenetics is led by visionary entrepreneur, Danny Yeung, with operations across 9 locations, including United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Prenetics develops consumer genetic testing and early colorectal cancer screening; and provides COVID-19 testing, rapid point of care and at-home diagnostic testing and medical genetic testing. To learn more about Prenetics, visit www.prenetics.com.Enquires:Investors:investors@prenetics.comForward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Prenetics, and also contains certain financial forecasts and projections. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this document, including, but not limited to, statements about Prenetics' future results of operations and financial position, plans for new product development and geographic expansion, objectives of management for future operations, projections of market opportunity and revenue growth, competitive position, and technological and market trends, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "target," "seek" or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are based upon estimates and forecasts and reflect the views, assumptions, expectations, and opinions of Prenetics, which involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any such estimates, assumptions, expectations, forecasts, views or opinions, whether or not identified in this document, should be regarded as indicative, preliminary and for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to: changes in applicable laws or regulations applicable to Prenetics; developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic; the regulatory environment and changes in laws, regulations or policies in which Prenetics operate; Prenetics' ability to successfully compete in highly competitive industries and markets; Prenetics' ability to continue to adjust its offerings to meet market demand; Prenetics' ability to attract customers to choose its products and services and grow its ecosystem; political instability in the jurisdictions in which Prenetics operates; the overall economic environment and general market and economic conditions in the jurisdiction in which Prenetics operates; and Prenetics' ability to execute its strategies, manage growth and maintain its corporate culture as it grows. In addition to the foregoing factors, you should also carefully consider the other risks and uncertainties included in Prenetics' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time.Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Prenetics does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.WebsitePrenetics intends to use its website as a distribution channel of material company information. Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible through the Company's website at https://www.prenetics.com/. Accordingly, we recommend you to monitor the investor relations portion of our website at https://ir.prenetics.com/ in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about the Company when you enroll your email address by visiting the "Request Email Alerts" section of our investor relations page at https://ir.prenetics.com/. However, the additional information contained on our website is not part of our SEC filings. Basis of PresentationUnaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures has been provided in the financial statements tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures." Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial MeasuresTo supplement Prenetics' consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), the Company is providing non-IFRS measures, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit and adjusted profit for the period. These non-IFRS financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by IFRS and are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies. Management believes these non-IFRS financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating the Company's ongoing operating results and trends.Management is excluding from some or all of its non-IFRS operating results (1) Equity-settled share-based payment expenses, (2) depreciation and amortization, (3) finance income and exchange gain or loss, and (4) other discretionary items determined by management. These non-IFRS financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact on the reported financial results. Management accounts for this limitation by analyzing results on an IFRS basis as well as a non-IFRS basis and also by providing IFRS measures in the Company's public disclosures. In addition, other companies, including companies in the same industry, may not use the same non-IFRS measures or may calculate these metrics in a different manner than management or may use other financial measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of these non-IFRS measures as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, the Company's non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Investors are encouraged to review the non-IFRS reconciliations provided in the tables captioned "Reconciliation of (Loss)/Profit from Operations under IFRS and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)", "Reconciliation of Gross Profit under IFRS and Adjusted Gross Profit (Non-IFRS)" and "Reconciliation of Loss attributable to equity shareholders of Prenetics under IFRS and Adjusted Profit for the period (Non-IFRS)" set forth at the end of this document.Notes1. Adjusted Profit (non-IFRS) represents (loss)/profit from operations under IFRS before equity-settled share-based payment expenses, other strategic financing, restructuring costs in relation to UK and diagnostic business, transactional expense and non-recurring expense and fair value adjustments. See the section titled "Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Reconciliation of Loss attributable to equity shareholders of Prenetics under IFRS and Adjusted profit for the period (Non-IFRS)" for more details.2. Adjusted EBITDA (non-IFRS) represents (loss)/profit from operations under IFRS before equity-settled share-based payment expenses, depreciation and amortization, other strategic financing, restructuring costs in relation to UK and diagnostic business, transactional expense and non-recurring expense, and finance income, exchange gain or loss. See the section titled "Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Reconciliation of (Loss)/Profit from Operations under IFRS and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)" for more details.3. Represents current assets, comprising cash and cash equivalents, short-term financial assets, trade receivables, deposits, prepayments and other receivables, deferred expenses and inventory. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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The 10th edition of IBEX INDIA, an international trade fair and conference for the BFSI Tech & Fintech sector ACN Newswire

The 10th edition of IBEX INDIA, an international trade fair and conference for the BFSI Tech & Fintech sector

MUMBAI, INDIA, Oct 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The BFSI and Fintech sector's development is driven by technological progress. In light of the growing convergence between banking, financial services, and technology, 2022 has been labelled as a breakthrough year by industry insiders, as it is fuelled by using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), smart contracts (blockchain), and many more.Today's banking and financial services ecosystem is dominated by digital innovation, which has become abundantly clear as the most creative force. It is expected that these emerging technology trends will continue to drive innovation in the BFSI and Fintech sector in 2022 and beyond, according to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).The 10th edition of IBEX India, organised by PDA Ventures Pvt. Ltd., focuses on bridging the gap between the BFSI and Fintech sector and is the country's only comprehensive trade fair and conference, asserting its position among the most prominent players in the Indian banking and financial ecosystem.IBEX India is a definitive platform that provides the perfect opportunity for collaborations, convergence, and integration and to be amongst hundreds of financial experts and industry leaders looking for emerging technology, products, and services.The 3 day trade fair will showcase the latest technological innovations in Banking Automation, IT Infrastructure/Networks, Retail Banking, Security - Physical Security & Information Security, Physical Infrastructure and Fintech Solutions.The 2 day conference, co-organised with Eventalist, will run concurrently with the trade exhibition and will feature an impressive panel of banking professionals. Senior members of the BFSI fraternity, along with representatives of leading technology companies will also participate in the event.As in the past editions, the trade fair & conference is designed to deliver unparalleled business and networking opportunities as well as an opportunity for the BFSI & Fintech sector to showcase their latest innovations, products and services.For more details: https://ibexindia.com/Media Contact: Poonam NatashaManager - Marcompoonam@pdaventures.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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WFIS Paces to Unveil Indonesia’s Most Advanced FSI Show ACN Newswire

WFIS Paces to Unveil Indonesia’s Most Advanced FSI Show

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Oct 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With Indonesia darting to incorporate the latest technology innovations in FSI, the country's fintech is expected to generate $8.6 billion revenue by 2025. The move is further getting bolstered by Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) that is bringing favorable regulatory changes and has even launched "Master Plan for the Indonesian Financial Services Sector (MPSJKI) 2021-2025".To support Indonesia in powering an inclusive Financial Services & Insurance industry, Tradepass is hosting the 11th edition World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) at Hotel Mulia Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia on 4 - 5 October 2022. The event so far has drawn an array of the most spectacular technology providers to showcase their cutting-edge solutions from their exclusive exhibition booth on the event days. The list includes TigerGraph, Newgen, ExtraHop, Resulticks, SEON, Incode, Backbase, PT NEC Indonesia, Solace, Hazelcast, Perfios Software Solution, Freshworks, Weefer, Credgenics, PT CRIF Lembaga Informasi Keuangan, Provenir, 8x8, Feedzai, Teleperformance Indonesia, AI Rudder, M2P, Finastra, IT Group Indonesia, Outsystems, Perkasa and Mambu.In a statement issued, following TigerGraph's participation announcement, Herfini Haryono (Country Director Indonesia, TigerGraph) expressed, "Graph technology is increasingly viewed as a gamechanger in the financial services space. With a projected transaction value of USD125 billion for digital payments in Indonesia by 2027, there is an urgent need to bolster fraud prevention and detection as well as data risk assessment capabilities to help companies lower costs of payment fraud, uncover latent fraud patterns and deliver holistic customer experiences. Deep-link analytics, when combined with AI and Machine Learning, will be indispensable to financial institutions and fintech players that require real-time insights to improve and strengthen internal security procedures."WFIS 2022 - Indonesia, will also host over 500 technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the country who will explore the ideal technology solutions for their firms at the event's Exhibition Hall. They will also get a chance to take back the latest industry intel shared by the most inspirational thought leaders comprising the best minds from FSI. During an interview, the Co-Founder and CEO of Credgenics, Rishabh Goel gave a very interesting fact about the industry, he mentioned, "We have observed that more than 50% of the collections in retail loans can be completed through digital and automated mode, without any need for manual effort intervention. However, this potential has been underutilized due to the lack of a modern, digital-first and analytical approach. We are changing this by working with lenders across India and South East Asia to make their debt collections digital, data-driven, and customer-centric. We are excited to be a part of WFIS Indonesia and looking forward to engaging with the industry leaders over the two days."The event will power two knowledge-packed days filled with insightful presentations on the most pressing industry topics, deep dive panel discussions with the leading thought leaders, live showcase of the best fintech solutions and abundant networking opportunities. Francesco-Strobbe, Lead Financial Sector Economist, The World Bank is of the opinion, this summit provides an excellent opportunity to bring together financial institutions, regulators and other stakeholders to exchange perspectives and discuss the future direction of the financial services industry in Indonesia. This is critical to ensure that financial institutions continue to support the real sector, facilitate the transition towards a green economy, and explore new technologies to disburse inclusive finance."Some of the confirmed speakers for the event include IMANSYAH, Deputy Commissioner of OJK Institute and Digital Finance, OJK, TRIYONO GANI, Executive Director Digital Finance, Innovation Group, OJK; RITESH VARMA, Global Head and Vice President for Business Solutions Group, Newgen Software; DANIEL CHU, Vice President of Systems Engineering, APJ, ExtraHop Networks; MANI GOPALARATNAM, CEO & CTO, Resulticks; GHULAM IMADUDDIN, Director, Solutions Engineering, TigerGraph; KAIJIE HO, Senior Account Executive, SEON; RISHABH GOEL, Co-Founder and CEO, Credgenics and many others. Some of the crucial topics from the event include, 'Making Debt Collections Digital, Data-driven and Customer-centric', 'Defining An XDR Strategy', 'Data Driven CX in a Transformed World', 'Neo-Banks', 'Cloud Banking Platform', 'Building an AI Powered Bank' and many others.Organizer and CEO of Tradepass, Sudhir Jena expressed, "At a time when Indonesia is geared up to establish financial inclusion in the country, World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) will be of paramount importance as not only it will bring the latest developments from the industry to the fore but will also foster collaboration between the public and private sector." For more information about the event, log on to: https://indonesia.worldfis.com/About TradepassProviding access to the global emerging markets, Tradepass brings together people, products and solutions to power events for unparalleled business and networking opportunities. Being the most accredited event company, it helps organizations: enter new markets, grow sales pipeline, close prospects, raise capital and identify the right solution-providers.As a deal facilitator, Tradepass is always determined about exposing the most agile liquid growth markets, to enable all-round scalability and growth.Media contact:Shrinkhal SharadPR & Communication Lead shrinkhals@tradepassglobal.com+ (91) 80 6166 4401Tradepass Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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20+ Leading Technology Organizations Orchestrated the Loudest Fintech Show in the Philippines ACN Newswire

20+ Leading Technology Organizations Orchestrated the Loudest Fintech Show in the Philippines

MANILA, Sep 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Southeast Asia's most renowned FSI event, World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) disrupted the Philippines' fintech market with its inaugural edition in the country on 16 - 17 August 2022 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila. It also gave a major boost to the country's 'Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap 2020-2023' by bringing the creme de la creme of the fintech investors under one roof. The 2-day event caught everyone's attention including myriad media houses as it had a long list of solution providers who capitalized on the platform while showcasing their next-gen products for the Financial Services Industry. The list included Oz Forensics, Onfido, Snowflake, Kissflow, AppsFlyer, Nucleus Software, Seon, ComplyAdvantage, OutSystems, GBG, Expleo, Freshworks, Redstar, GrabForBusiness, Feedzai, Panamax Inc., Pennant Technologies, Genesys, Exist, Goldpac Fintech, Infobip, MoEngage and Mambu.During a media interview at the event, Gaurav Mehta (Head, Growth & Strategy - Pennant Technologies) said, "We are delighted to participate in the World Financial Innovation Series 2022, Manila. Owing to the changing macro-economic dynamics, the Philippines banking and financial services industry is witnessing rapid transformation. In particular the lending technology landscape in many banks and financial institutions is fragmented, prompting them to look at enhancing capabilities to meet changing consumer demand. Pennant with its future ready platform is geared to helping financial institutions in Philippines to unlock business value and create market differentiation."The event attracted 400+ technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the Philippines who kept the solution providers/exhibitors on their toes throughout the event. When asked about how the event platform helped SEON in promoting their products, Kaijie Ho (Senior Account Executive, SEON) expressed, "WFIS is great. It started 4 years ago in Jakarta and what I really love about this event is that it has all the great minds together at one place and it has garnered such a good ecosystem and vibe. It has delegates from all the senior banks, insurance companies, fintech companies and these happen to be all ideal customer profiles that we are trying to target. It's really good and we can't wait for the next one."WFIS 2022 - Philippines, also hosted the top 30+ thought leaders and experts from the industry who shed light on the most pressing FSI topics focused on the latest tech innovations through keynote presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions. The delegates made the best use of the Q&A sessions to interact with the experts. Some of the most pressing topics covered through the event included, 'Power Your Organization Forward with the Financial Services Data Cloud', 'How Digital Lending can contribute in economic upshift of Southeast Asia', 'Enabling AI-Powered Banking Services & Closing The Loop With The Customers', 'Open Banking Ecosystem', 'AML & Fraud Best Practices for Fintechs', 'To Blockchain or Not to Blockchain' and many others. During his session at the conference Manish Narayanaswami, Associate Director - Enterprise Sales (BFSI), Kissflow, gave an amazing overview on Low-code No-code, he expressed, "Low-code No-code is no longer just a buzzword, it's a design paradigm and a natural evolution to how we code for enterprise automation. That is why there is a $50 billion market for low-code no-code tools. The vision of democratizing automation and being able to rapidly develop applications by enabling citizen developers is driving more and more to get onboard the No-code Low-code bandwagon!"For more information about the event, log on to: https://philippines.worldfis.com/About TradepassProviding access to the global emerging markets, Tradepass brings together people, products and solutions to power events for unparalleled business and networking opportunities. Being the most accredited event company, it helps organizations: enter new markets, grow sales pipeline, close prospects, raise capital and identify the right solution-providers.As a deal facilitator, Tradepass is always determined about exposing the most agile liquid growth markets, to enable all-round scalability and growth.Media contact:Riya PR & Communication Lead riyaj@tradepassglobal.com+ (91) 80 6166 4401Tradepass Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Prenetics Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Raises Full Year Adjusted EBITDA Outlook ACN Newswire

Prenetics Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Raises Full Year Adjusted EBITDA Outlook

LONDON AND HONG KONG, Sep 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) ("Prenetics" or the "Company"), a global leader in genomic and diagnostic testing, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. -- Revenue of US$51.7 million in the second quarter of 2022-- Loss from operations of US$(17.9) million and adjusted EBITDA(1) of US$6.5 million in the same period-- Raises full year adjusted EBITDA guidance to the range of US$35 million to US$45 million, with corresponding full year revenue guidance in the range of US$255 million to US$275 million -- Strong cash and cash equivalents, short-term financial assets, trade receivables, deposits, prepayments and other receivables of US$215.3 million on balance sheet as of June 30, 2022-- Successfully launched two pipeline products, ColoClear and Circle SnapShot in the period, growing Prenetics beyond COVID-19 testing services-- Prenetics and Animoca Brands, the pioneer in Web3 signed an agreement to form a joint venture to create a decentralized digital health data platform on the Metaverse. Additional details to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2022Danny Yeung, CEO & Co-founder of Prenetics, said "The current and next fiscal year are critical periods of transformative growth for Prenetics. With the full support of our management and board we have put into motion a sensible strategic plan which guides us in achieving our mission to decentralize healthcare. In doing so, we aim to further grow our business beyond diagnostic testing by penetrating prevention and personalized care segments. At present, our genetics and diagnostics testing services continue to be our strongest offering. The diagnostics segment is a major contributor to our total revenues and places us into a strong position to execute on our diversification initiatives through M&A. Organically, we expanded our product pipeline through the launch of ColoClear, a non-invasive stool DNA test for the early detection of colorectal cancer and Circle SnapShot, an at-home painless blood test, two major initiatives in placing the control of health into consumers' hands while in the comfort of their homes. At a global level, we continue to be in deep discussions with various M&A targets, especially in the areas of telehealth, personalized care and specialized clinics. The synergies which we believe we can build upon are expected to provide us the tools needed to build the world's first global end-to-end healthcare ecosystem." Second Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Highlights-- Revenue was US$51.7 million for the second quarter of 2022 -- Loss from operations was US$(17.9) million for the second quarter of 2022. Included in the loss were employee equity-settled share-based payment expenses of US$13.0 million and other strategic financing, transactional expense and non-recurring expenses of US$8.8 million-- Gross margin was 42% for the second quarter of 2022 -- Adjusted EBITDA was US$6.5 million for the second quarter of 2022 -- Maintained strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents, short-term financial assets, trade receivables, deposits, prepayments and other receivables of US$215.3 million to support M&A and strategic growth initiatives-- Ease of quarantine policy globally accelerated resumption of travel and continued COVID-19 testing service volumes, with further momentum into the third and fourth quarter of 2022-- Significant progress with M&A discussions and geographic expansion -- Robust organic growth - official launch of ColoClear in June 2022 and Circle SnapShot in August 2022. Pipeline product Pet DNA expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2022-- Prenetics has performed and delivered more than 23 million laboratory and at-home COVID-19 tests globally as of June 30, 2022 First Half 2022 Financial Highlights-- Revenue was US$143.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to US$136.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase of 5% year-over-year, on track to beat FY2022 guidance-- Loss from operations was US$(18.4) million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to profit from operations of US$25.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Included in the loss were employee equity-settled share-based payment expenses of US$22.3 million and other strategic financing, transactional expense and non-recurring expenses of US$10.5 million-- Gross margin was 40% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 42% for the six months ended June 30, 2021-- Adjusted EBITDA was US$19.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to US$32.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, achieving full year adjusted consensus estimatesFinancial OutlookPrenetics provides guidance based on current market conditions and expectations for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS financial measure.For the third quarter of 2022, we expect:-- Revenue to be in the range of US$65 million to US$70 million-- Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of US$15 million to US$20 million About PreneticsFounded in 2014, Prenetics is a major global diagnostics and genetic testing company with the mission to bring health closer to millions of people globally and decentralize healthcare by making the three pillars - Prevention, Diagnostics and Personalized Care - comprehensive and accessible to anyone, at anytime and anywhere. Prenetics is led by visionary entrepreneur, Danny Yeung, with operations across 9 locations, including United Kingdom, Hong Kong, India, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Prenetics develops consumer genetic testing and early colorectal cancer screening; and provides COVID-19 testing, rapid point of care and at-home diagnostic testing and medical genetic testing. To learn more about Prenetics, visit www.prenetics.com.Enquires:Investors:investors@prenetics.comMedia: Strategic Public Relations Group Vicky Lee +852 2864 4834 Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkCorinne Ho +852 2114 4911 Email: corinne.ho@sprg.com.hkHolly Szeto +852 2864 4853 Email: holly.szeto@sprg.com.hkwww.sprg.com.hk(1) Adjusted EBITDA (non-IFRS) represents (loss)/profit from operations under IFRS before equity-settled share-based payment expenses, depreciation and amortization, other strategic financing, transactional expense and non-operating recurring expense, and finance income, exchange gain or loss. See the section titled "Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Reconciliation of (Loss)/Profit from Operations under IFRS and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)" for more details.Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Prenetics, and also contains certain financial forecasts and projections. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this document, including, but not limited to, statements about Prenetics' future results of operations and financial position, plans for new product development and geographic expansion, objectives of management for future operations, projections of market opportunity and revenue growth, competitive position, and technological and market trends, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "target," "seek" or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are based upon estimates and forecasts and reflect the views, assumptions, expectations, and opinions of Prenetics, which involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any such estimates, assumptions, expectations, forecasts, views or opinions, whether or not identified in this document, should be regarded as indicative, preliminary and for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to: changes in applicable laws or regulations applicable to Prenetics; developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic; the regulatory environment and changes in laws, regulations or policies in which Prenetics operate; Prenetics' ability to successfully compete in highly competitive industries and markets; Prenetics' ability to continue to adjust its offerings to meet market demand; Prenetics' ability to attract customers to choose its products and services and grow its ecosystem; political instability in the jurisdictions in which Prenetics operates; the overall economic environment and general market and economic conditions in the jurisdiction in which Prenetics operates; and Prenetics' ability to execute its strategies, manage growth and maintain its corporate culture as it grows. In addition to the foregoing factors, you should also carefully consider the other risks and uncertainties included in Prenetics' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") from time to time.Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Prenetics does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.WebsitePrenetics intends to use its website as a distribution channel of material company information. Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely posted on and accessible through the Company's website at https://www.prenetics.com/. Accordingly, we recommend you to monitor the investor relations portion of our website at https://ir.prenetics.com/ in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about the Company when you enroll your email address by visiting the "Request Email Alerts" section of our investor relations page at https://ir.prenetics.com/. However, the additional information contained on our website is not part of our SEC filings. Basis of PresentationUnaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures has been provided in the financial statements tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial Measures." Unaudited Financial Information and Non-IFRS Financial MeasuresTo supplement Prenetics' consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), the Company is providing non-IFRS measures, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit and adjusted profit for the period. These non-IFRS financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by IFRS and are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies. Management believes these non-IFRS financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating the Company's ongoing operating results and trends.Management is excluding from some or all of its non-IFRS operating results (1) Equity-settled share-based payment expenses, (2) depreciation and amortization, (3) finance income and exchange gain or loss, and (4) other discretionary items determined by management. These non-IFRS financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact on the reported financial results. Management accounts for this limitation by analyzing results on an IFRS basis as well as a non-IFRS basis and also by providing IFRS measures in the Company's public disclosures. In addition, other companies, including companies in the same industry, may not use the same non-IFRS measures or may calculate these metrics in a different manner than management or may use other financial measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of these non-IFRS measures as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, the Company's non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Investors are encouraged to review the non-IFRS reconciliations provided in the tables captioned "Reconciliation of Loss from Operations under IFRS and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)", "Reconciliation of Gross Profit under IFRS and Adjusted Gross Profit (Non-IFRS)" and "Reconciliation of Loss attributable to equity shareholders of Prenetics under IFRS and Adjusted Profit for the period (Non-IFRS)" set forth at the end of this document. 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VC Holdings Announces 2022 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Value Convergence Holdings Limited ("VC Holdings", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock Code: 0821.HK), a well-established and one-stop financial services institution in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 ( the "Reporting Period"). The Group tirelessly pursued opportunities to diversify its business during the Reporting Period, and expanded its digital asset business with good progress. During the Reporting Period, the recurrent outbreaks of COVID-19, coupled with persistently high inflation and conflict between Russia and Ukraine, posed unprecedented challenges to the global economy, intensifying uncertainty in the global and Hong Kong financial markets. The Group's consolidated revenue from continuing operations decreased by 6.0% year-on-year to approximately HK$35.7 million. Due to the increase in net realised and unrealised loss in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, and the impairment loss on accounts receivable and other receivables, the consolidated loss for the period attributable to shareholders amounted to approximately HK$61.8 million (1H2021: profit for the period attributable to shareholders of HK$101.1 million). Basic loss per share from continuing and discontinued operations was HK2.97 cents (1H2021: Basic earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations of HK5.93 cents). Mr. Peter Fu, Chairman and Executive Director of Value Convergence Holdings Limited, "VC Holdings has always been dedicated to offering premier financial services and products that fulfill various investment and wealth management needs of clients in the Great China region. During the first half of 2022, amid the lingering impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019, the global economy continued to struggle with persistent downside risks including escalating geopolitical tensions, growing financial instability and surging inflation, all of which hindered economic growth. The Group's revenue declined due primarily to a reduction in brokerage commission income that was broadly in line with the deterioration of the economic environment and the contraction in transaction volumes in the market overall."Business OverviewFinancial services businessThe financial services business remained the Group's major revenue stream during the Reporting Period and contributed approximately 98% of the Group's total revenue. The business segment recorded a 7% decrease in revenue amid an overall decline in the volume of economic transactions. During the Reporting Period, the Group continued to provide local and overseas securities dealing, derivatives and other structured products trading, placement and underwriting, margin financing through VC Brokerage Limited and VC Futures Limited, and money lending through VC Finance Limited. Besides, the Group offered corporate finance advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory and company secretarial services, through VC Capital Limited ("VC Capital") and VC Corporate Services Limited. During the Reporting Period, VC Capital was appointed as a financial adviser to a number of Hong Kong-listed companies engaged in corporate exercises.Proprietary trading businessThe pronounced slowdown in the global capital market, mainly led by high inflation and interest rate hikes amid the double-whammy of the renewed threat of COVID-19 variants and the Russo-Ukrainian war, resulted in substantial volatility in the local stock market. Aligned with the overall market situation, the Group held equity securities listed in Hong Kong worth approximately HK$414.9 million as financial assets held for trading, marking a 2.0% decrease in the market value as compared with 31 December 2021. Despite the challenges, the Group continued to focus on the fundamentals of its investment targets and will continue actively to pursue long-term capital gains.Sales and marketing of digital assetsTo further expand the newly developed business, VC Holdings continued to push forward expansion in various respects to actively enter the internet-native Generation Z market. The Group has recruited a seasoned team of sales and marketing talents to broaden its sales channels with a view to expediting business development. In addition, the Group has formed strategic cooperation agreements with several leading corporations, such as E-Home Entertainment, to commence in-depth cooperation in the internet industry and jointly carry out integrated market development in various areas, including the Chinese console games market, the expansion of domestic games into overseas markets, and digital marketing. During the Reporting Period, the Group deepened its collaboration with Tencent and became one of the few distributors of Tencent's Q Coins covering a considerable number of provinces in China. Meanwhile, the Group commenced collaboration with the distributor of Microsoft products in Hong Kong in connection with sales of Xbox-related virtual assets. The Group has also begun a collaboration with Xunlei Limited (NASDAQ: XNET) to sell non-fungible tokens. During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded a gross merchandise value of approximately HK$120.0 million, represented by the gross sum of digital assets sold to its customers. OutlookThe uncertain macroeconomic outlook is expected to continuously affect financial stability, resulting in a more volatile stock market. On a positive note, the gradual easing of social distancing measures and a reduction in cross-border transportation disruptions, alongside the stabilization of the local pandemic situation in Hong Kong, will help boost economic activities. The Group remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook for its placing and underwriting business, given that fundraising activities among Hong Kong-listed companies is expected to resume gradually. It seeks to expand the scale of its financial services business and continue to identify suitable acquisitions and investment targets in the market as opportunities arise.The Group intends to accelerate the development of digital asset business through digital asset marketing, intellectual property (IP) collaboration and marketing cooperation. To further strengthen its presence and drive synergies between the internet business offered by digital assets and other business segments, more resources have been allocated to further develop the sale and marketing of digital assets to broaden sales channels. The Group will continue to explore and liaise with potential business partners on sales of digital assets and NFTs.Mr. Fu concluded, "Given the huge potential of the digital asset market, we will keep exploring new business opportunities in the mainland China digital asset market, capitalizing on our strategic partnerships and in-depth business collaborations with our allies, namely E-Home Entertainment and Shenzhen Yiyun Information. More resources will be dedicated to mapping out a blueprint for the digital asset segment accordingly. We believe, that the new business will become a new key driver of the Group in the years to come, improving profitability and generating maximum value for all stakeholders."About VC Holdings Limited Value Convergence Holdings Limited (Stock code: 0821.HK) was listed on the GEM board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2001, and completed transfer of listing to the Main Board in 2008. Being a well-established financial services group committed to delivering premier financial services and products in the Great China region, the Group's services include (i) provision of financial services comprising securities and options brokering and dealing, financing services, corporate finance and other advisory services, asset management and insurance brokerage; (ii) proprietary trading; and (iii) sale and marketing of digital assets. For more details, please visit www.vcgroup.com.hk. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Far East Horizon Announces 2022 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Far East Horizon Limited (Stock Code: 03360.HK), a leading financial services and industrial group in China, announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022.Financial ReviewIn the first half of 2022, the international and domestic environment was complex and volatile, with increasing risks and challenges. Although the environment was posing new challenges to China's stable economic growth, the economy generally demonstrated a steady recovery. In reliance upon China's real economy, the Group continued to adhere to the operational philosophy of "finance + industry", and achieved stable growth in overall results in spite of the complicated and ever changing macro environment.During the Review Period, the Group realized revenue of RMB17.72 billion, representing an increase of 9.46% year-on-year ("YoY"). Among which, the financial and advisory segment remained stable overall with a slight increase, accounting for 65.17% of the total income (before taxes and surcharges). Structurally, financial services maintained growth, while advisory services recorded decline. The industrial operation segment continued to record substantial growth with an increase of 21.13% YoY, accounting for over 30% of the total income (before taxes and surcharges). The profit attributable to holders of ordinary shares of the Company during the Review Period amounted to RMB2,842 million, representing an increase of 10.47% YoY, basic earnings per share reached RMB0.68, together with the return on average equity (ROE) of 13.58%, demonstrating a steady growth momentum.Financial Business Developed Steadily with Significant Growth in Industrial OperationIn the first half of 2022, with respect to market competition, focusing on market changes and customer needs, the Group continued to strengthen the practice of the concept of "model innovation", and accelerated its implementation at the level of financial services and industrial operations, so as to form differentiated advantages from strategy to tactics, thereby ensuring the healthy development of the Company in a highly uncertain environment.In terms of financial business, to address the changes in financial needs in the market, the Group took "urban upgrading and industrial private bank" as its core strategy and simultaneously promoted the strategy in four aspects, namely the industry, customer base, regions and products. At the same time, the Group continuously strengthened the operational efficiency and service coordination of inclusive finance, overseas business, PPP investment, non-performing asset management and other businesses to ensure high-quality and stable development. During the Review Period, the income (before taxes and surcharges) of the financial and advisory segment was RMB11.60 billion, representing an increase of 4.17% YoY; Income derived from financial services increased by 12.39% YoY. In particular, interest income contribution from inclusive finance, commercial factoring, PPP investment, overseas business, asset business and other new business directions amounted to RMB1,187 million, representing an increase of 35.91% YoY. Income derived from advisory services decreased by 39.23% YoY mainly due to the active adjustment and continuous optimization of the Group's service structure in response to customers' needs after changes in the external operating environment.During the Review Period, the overall asset quality of the Group remained safe and under control. The non-performing asset ratio remained at a low level of 1.06% as at 30 June 2022, which remained the same as at the end of last year.In terms of industrial operation, the Group continued to stay close to the local markets, innovated service models, strengthened operational efficiency, emphasized management effectiveness, and highlighted differentiated competitive advantages. The income of the industrial operation segment sustained continuous growth. The industrial operation segment, which comprises of Horizon Construction Development, Horizon Healthcare and others, realized a total income of RMB6,198 million, representing an increase of 21.13% YoY. Income of the industrial operation segment increased to account for 34.83% of the total income.In particular, as a leading equipment operation service provider in China, Horizon Construction Development actively expanded its business size and consolidated its competitive advantages. Horizon Construction Development realized an income of RMB3,565 million during the Review Period, representing an increase of 46.73% YoY. As a large medical group funded by social capital in China, Horizon Healthcare has been actively responding to the country's call to encourage the communities to establish hospitals and expand the supply of quality medical services, continuing its focus on areas with scarce medical resources, and building a hospital network with unique Far East characteristics. During the Review Period, Horizon Healthcare realized an income of RMB2,067 million, representing an increase of 4.05% YoY.In the first half of 2022, in the face of the complex and difficult external environment, the Group adhered to its original aspiration and followed its development vision of "vigorously building excellent enterprises", placed more emphasis on the persistence and effectiveness of value creation, and continuously created incremental value for shareholders, customers, partners and employees. In the second half of the year, the Group will reinforce its strategic focus and operational efficiency, focus closely on the real economy, use finance as the major means to provide service, enrich service forms, enhance service capabilities, strengthen strategic synergies, and connect domestic and overseas markets, so as to lay a solid foundation for the Company's sustainable development.About Far East Horizon LimitedFar East Horizon Limited is one of China's leading innovative financial companies focusing on the Chinese fundamental industries and leveraging the business model of integrating finance and industry to serve enterprises of greatest vitality with the support of the fast-growing and enormous economy in China. Based on its operational philosophy of "finance + industry", Far East Horizon endeavours to realize its vision of "Integrating global resources and promoting China's industries" by making innovations in products and services to provide our customers with tailor-made integrated operations services. Over the past more than 10 years, the Group has been leading the development of the industry, and has been listed among the Fortune China 500 and Forbes Global 2000.Over the past two decades, the Group has evolved from a single financial service company into an integrated service provider with a global vision centered on China so as to facilitate national economic and sustainable social development. With the creative integration of industrial services and financial capital and with unique advantages in the organization of resources and value added services, we provide integrated finance, investment, trade, advisory and engineering services in healthcare, cultural & tourism, engineering construction, machinery, chemical & medicine, electronic information, public consuming, transportation & logistics, urban public utility as well as other fundamental sectors.The Group, headquartered in Hong Kong, has business operations centers in Shanghai and Tianjin, and has offices in major cities throughout China such as Beijing, Shenyang, Ji'nan, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Harbin, Xiamen, Kunming, Hefei, Nanning and Urumqi, forming a client service network that covers the national market. The Group has been successfully operating its multiple specialized business platforms in China and abroad in financial services, industrial investment, hospital investment and operations, equipment operation services, exquisite education, trade brokerage, management consulting, engineering services, etc.The Company was officially listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 30 March 2011. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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