Belize City, Belize, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – FBS, a leading global broker, introduces its revamped mobile trading application – the FBS app. The upgraded solution is available for Android and iOS users, providing them with all the tools and resources for online trading. To thank clients for choosing FBS, the broker launches exclusive in-app promotions, cutting spreads by half on several instruments throughout April and in early May.
The new FBS app is designed to evolve into an all-in-one trading solution. Everything is available at the user’s fingertips – from registration and account creation to opening and closing orders and funds management. The upgraded FBS app transforms trading experience, allowing users to seize market opportunities on the go, anytime.
To help its clients uncover their trading potential, FBS additionally announces exclusive trading conditions for application users. During the four weeks after the release day, the FBS app will send daily alerts about designated happy trading hours, when spreads will be cut by 50% on select instruments, starting with the Gold – US dollar (XAUUSD) pair.
In addition to the enhanced mobile experience, FBS continues to offer exceptional trading conditions, including:
550+ trading instruments and zero overnight fees for trading Forex majors;
Fast and stable order execution from 0.01 seconds;
Tight spreads from 0.7 pips;
High leverages up to 1:3000;
Availability of VPS hosting for automated trading;
No hidden commissions.
FBS is committed to continuous improvement and ensures that traders have access to cutting-edge technology and exceptional trading conditions. The launch of the FBS app marks a significant milestone for the global broker. FBS will continue working on its mission to help clients maintain an efficient trading lifestyle and achieve their financial goals.
To learn more about FBS and the FBS app, visit www.fbs.com.
About FBS
FBS is a licensed global broker with 15 years of experience and more than 90 international awards. FBS is steadily developing as one of the market’s most trusted brokers, with its traders numbering more than 27,000,000 and its partners exceeding 700,000 around the globe. The annual trading volume of FBS clients is over $8.9 trillion. FBS is also the Official Partner of Leicester City Football Club.
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Seven HKTDC-organised lifestyle and licensing events will launch from late April, covering lifestyle products and licensing industry, including the Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, Deluxe PrintPack Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Licensing Show and the Asian Licensing Conference.
The fairs feature over 7,000 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions.
Home InStyle introduces a brand new image and the acclaimed World of DeLuxe PrintPack Zone will spin off from the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair to debut as DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong.
The seven events run during the prime sourcing period in late April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and AsiaWorld-Expo, generating greater synergies for cross-industrial and cross-sectoral collaboration.
HONG KONG, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Hong Kong has always been known for its rich blend of Chinese and Western cultures, generating a thriving cultural and creative ecosystem that has become one of the economic-growth engines. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host seven events covering lifestyle products and licensing industry in April. These include the Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle from 20 to 23 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Exhibitions and conferences will follow in the next week – the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair from 27 to 30 April at the HKCEC, the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and concurrently the debut DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong at AsiaWorld-Expo, as well as the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference from 27 to 29 April at the HKCEC. These seven events further promote Hong Kong’s lifestyle and creative industries, helping the sectors seize global opportunities.
Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year, the HKTDC continues to coincide its seven events to highlight lifestyle products and licensing opportunities in late April to create more synergies. Catering to industry needs, we have redesigned the Home InStyle fair and introduced the new DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong. Global exhibitors will showcase creative designs and innovative technologies, proactively addressing three major industry trends – cultural and creative design, sustainability and multi-functionality of products. April is the prime sourcing month; these seven major events will provide a comprehensive platform for global exhibitors and buyers to explore bountiful business and trade opportunities across industries and sectors.”
The seven lifestyle events include six products fairs and one licensing conference. These six fairs will bring together over 7,000 exhibitors from some 30 countries and regions, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United States, showcasing a wide spectrum of lifestyle products, brands and services in various categories, including houseware, fashion, gifts, printing and packaging, and licensing. The Asian Licensing Conference will gather nearly 30 international licensing industry experts to share valuable insights.
Home InStyle showcases global design homeware and Fashion InStyle promotes sustainability (20 – 23 April at HKCEC) Adapting to changing markets, the HKTDC has reconfigured some fairs this year to provide more comprehensive and effective promotion and sourcing platforms. The former Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair has been integrated into Home InStyle, featuring a wide range of tableware, kitchenware, furniture and houseware products, as well as awarded designs and traditional handicrafts from around the world to meet sourcing demand for multifunctional and design products. One highlighted zone, Hall of Elegance, will feature renowned designer brands such as Topchoice, Ucome, Amercook, AmVegan and Azuda. The Cultural and Creative Corner has invited PANTONE as Colour Partner to provide trends for curating the zone. The zone will bring together around 50 exhibitors and design brands from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan and more. Local exhibitor Pete’s Studio & Co will showcase their desk nameplates inspired by retro Hong Kong street signs. The new design allows buyers to personalise the nameplates with their preferred names but simultaneously preserves the nostalgic essence of Hong Kong heritage.
Another major exhibition, Fashion InStyle, gathers suppliers from the ready-to-wear, garment and fashion industry. This year, the Certification & Trade Services zone debuts to provide certification services and advice to clothing manufacturers, including sustainability recognition. The Fashion Tech zone brings the latest technologies applied to clothing production and marketing. Among them, Arxy Future Lab from Luxembourg presents an immersive virtual showroom that allows users to showcase the exquisite intricacies of fashion designs, materials, and fitting effect on models in the virtual realm. This helps reduce sample production and promotes sustainability. The exhibition also features themed zones such as Corporate Wear and Urban Chic. The Athleisure zone brings fashion that combines comfort and functionality, offering buyers a diverse range of high-quality choices as athleisure booms.
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, a one-stop and comprehensive sourcing platform (27-30 April at HKCEC) The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair will bring together selected gifts from around the world. The renowned Hall of Fine Designs will feature well-known local brands such as Red A and Tiny Memory, YASHICA and Marushin from Japan, c-secure from the Netherlands, LifeBion from Italy and more. The Cultural & Creative Corner will showcase designs with local cultural characteristics and products related to intangible cultural heritage from exhibitors of Shandong and Henan provinces, who have participated in the National Cultural and Tourism IP Authorisation Series Activities 2024 under the guidance of the national Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The Hong Kong Exporters Association will organise a distinctive pavilion, and Hong Kong Smart Design Awards’ winning pieces will also be exhibited on-site.
DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong debuts (27 – 30 April at AsiaWorld-Expo) The HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (Hong Kong) Limited jointly organise the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair. In response to growing demand for luxury packaging, the acclaimed World of DeLuxe PrintPack Zone spins off to launch as a separate event, DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong. The fair will focus on luxury packaging and creative packaging solutions for products covering categories such as food, cosmetics, wine, watches, and jewellery. Hong Kong exhibitor Midas Printing International Limited, winner of over 300 international awards, will showcase handcrafted chocolate and macaron boxes. The Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair helps the industry seize opportunities in e-commerce and sustainable development, with Hong Kong exhibitor Kerry Logistics (Hong Kong) Limited bringing value-added service solutions for green packaging.
These five fairs will feature seminars, buyer forums, product demonstrations and fashion parades focusing on topics such as sustainable development, fashion technology, creative design thinking, silver economy and consumer market trends, enabling industries to capture global business opportunities. PANTONE will discuss interior decoration colour trends at Home InStyle. There will also be a cross-over between Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle to present pet products and fashion items together in a parade. Representatives from Coresight Research, Google and Pinkoi will analyse consumer trends and the OMO (Online merge Offline) concept at the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair. The Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will co-organise seminars with the Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Printers Association to explore the impact of Generative AI on printing and design industry and introduce CTV (Colour Tone Value) hue control.
As licensing draws global attention, show details industry trends (27 – 29 April at HKCEC) According to Licensing International, global licensed goods and services sales exceeded US$340 billion in 2022, an 8% annual growth rate. Despite the challenging business environment and ongoing impact on consumer markets, licensing industry sales continue to rise. The Hong Kong International Licensing Show is a business-expansion platform which spans regions and sectors, bringing together licensors, brands, licensing agents, licensing operators and traders from around the world, including brands such as Global Brands Group Holding Limited, Medialink Group Limited and Muse Communication (H.K.) Limited. Additionally, under the sponsorship of CreateHK by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Innovative Entrepreneur Association will set up the DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion, dedicated to promoting 45 local designers and their intellectual property licensing projects.
At the concurrent Asian Licensing Conference, industry leaders will discuss global licensing business, including sustainable development in IP licensing, generative AI, new generation and IP creation, and licensing in the beauty and cosmetics industry.
Digital platforms shape efficient exhibition experiences This year’s April lifestyle fairs will continue to adopt the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ model, integrating offline and online elements. Buyers can make purchases on-site and search for products and services on the hktdc.com sourcing platform and network through the Click2Match smart business-matching platform. In addition, during the physical exhibition, buyers can use the Scan2Match function of the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ exclusive QR codes, save favourite exhibitors, browse product information, and continue online discussions with exhibitors during or after the exhibition.
(From left to right) At the press conference today, Cherrie Chong, President of Innovative Entrepreneur Association; Eric Sun, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association; Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC; Jeffrey Lam, Chairman of the Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee and Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC’s Garment Advisory Committee, introduced the seven lifestyle and licensing events to be held by the HKTDC at the HKCEC and AsiaWorld-Expo this month.
Home InStyle showcases global designer homeware, including the foldable cutlery set presented by Uphold Living Limited. The utensils can be folded into a box, aligning with Hong Kong’s upcoming disposable-plastic-free measures.
Fashion InStyle caters to the procurement needs of upstream and downstream sectors in the industry. Exhibitor CSD Fashion Limited brings a stretchy knit composite fabric sports top with a flattering fit for high-intensity athletes.
Cultural and creative designs enhance product value. The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair exhibitor Star Industrial Co. Ltd prints local traditional symbols such as the Double Happiness character and red lanterns on their food containers and other products, accentuating the characteristics of Hong Kong.
The HKTDC inaugurates DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong this year. Award-winning printer Midas Printing International Limited showcases exquisitely crafted chocolate and macaron boxes.
The Hong Kong International Licensing Show provides a business expansion platform that spans regions and sectors, featuring popular brands and IPs such as Ms Fatty by Plastic Thing and SHIBAINC for cross-sectoral collaborations. Picture shows the Ms Fatty product series from Plastic Thing Limited.
Media enquiries Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle Snowy Chan, Tel: (852) 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org
HK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong Clementine Cheung, Tel: (852) 2584 4272, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org
HK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference Katy Wong, Tel: (852) 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org
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
BENGALURU, INDIA, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Superlative CX can create a near unsurmountable competitive moat around brands, as industry experts and practitioners highlighted at Team Marksmen Network’s CX Transformation Conclave 2024 which was scheduled on 5th April at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, India.
In the era of unprecedented choice and ever-rising expectations, customer experience has emerged as the new battleground for businesses. Companies that prioritise crafting exceptional journeys at every touchpoint are gaining a formidable competitive edge, while those neglecting CX risk obsolescence.
Delivering consistently remarkable experiences requires a customer-centric mindset that permeates the entire organisation. Leaders govern with empathy, proactively seeking to understand evolving needs and desires. They meticulously design frictionless paths that seamlessly guide customers, exceeding their expectations at each step. Crucially, they listen and rapidly iterate, treating every interaction as an opportunity to strengthen bonds.
In contrast, laggards remain entrenched in transactional mindsets, oblivious to the pivotal role experiences play in driving loyalty and advocacy. Their fragmented touchpoints frustrate rather than delight, gradually eroding trust and relevance in customers’ lives.
In this experience economy, companies striving for long-term success must make customer experience not just a priority, but their raison d’être. For those that embrace this philosophy wholeheartedly lie vast opportunities to captivate hearts, minds, and enduring brand affinity.
Nowhere was this wave of change more on display than at the Bengaluru edition of Team Marksmen Network’s CX Transformation Conclave, which brought to the fore myriad perspectives on the inherent challenges and opportunities when it comes to crafting customer-centric solutions. By bringing together industry doyens and seasoned experts to deliberate on all things CX, it highlighted how companies can focus on aligning organisational structures, capabilities, cultures, and strategies to go further than ever before.
This industry-centric platform was brought to life by a trio of key industry partners, namely:
Presenting Partner, NICE
CX Transformation Partner, Salesforce
And our Knowledge Partner, PwC India
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Prateek Sinha, Partner – Experience Consulting, PwC India said, “Exceptional customer experience is the heartbeat of any successful business. Think about it: 32% of customers will stop doing business with a brand they loved after one bad experience. It’s time to turn the tables and prioritise building meaningful connections with customers. In today’s world, where trust and loyalty mean everything, that’s the real currency. It is time to redefine success – winning the pocket, heart and mind of consumers – by delivering exceptional experiences consistently.”
Offering his thoughts, Akash Tiwari, Co-Founder, Team Marksmen Network, said, “In today’s hyper-connected world, customers have an abundance of choices at their fingertips. Merely offering a product or service is no longer enough; capturing mindshare and loyalty hinges on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Every interaction, from initial awareness to post-purchase support, shapes perceptions and forges lasting bonds. By meticulously crafting seamless, personalized journeys that anticipate needs and exceed expectations, we can transcend transactions and forge deep, emotional connections with our customers. Prioritizing CX is not just a strategy; it’s a mandate for survival and growth in an era where experience reigns supreme. loyalty, and the CX Transformation Conclave saw a plethora of industry experts paint a picture of the many ways that great CX is not just good for consumers, but companies too.”
We also thank our Media partner ACNNewswire, Social Samosa & Startup Sotry, for their continued support and collaboration. Your dedication to our cause is truly appreciated, and we are grateful for the invaluable contribution you make to our efforts.
About Team Marksmen
Through an array of bespoke industry-centric knowledge platforms, using a variety of formats, such as Roundtables, Summits & Conferences, Workshops, and Recognition Ceremonies, Team Marksmen helps senior industry decision makers navigate through issues of critical importance and informs their world-view for better decision-making.
Team Marksmen has successfully executed more than 20 events with 300+ domestic and international B2B and B2C brands, helping businesses across industries create opportunities to engage audiences through on-ground and virtual experiences.
The organisation empowers industry leaders by providing them with insights, ideas, and opportunities that fits their unique industry and context. Through content shared via its flagship website, Marksmen Daily, and print magazine ‘in Focus’ focused on business, leadership, and lifestyle, they help advance the practice of management. Meanwhile, through strategic initiatives like Marksmen Media, it helps organisations achieve their objectives through a plethora of bespoke digital and content strategies.
New corporate identity reflects Group’s evolution since its founding in 1999 and future directions
Group subsidiaries and trademarked data portal to retain Shareinvestor brand, as will its other product brands
Revamped Shareinvestor.com portal to be rolled out as part of 25th anniversary
SINGAPORE, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Shareinvestor.com Holdings Pte. Ltd., the holding company of Singapore’s largest independent platform for retail investors, today announced a name change and a new logo to mark its 25th anniversary.
The new holding company name is AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AlphaInvest” or “the Group”), with its new logo and tagline as shown here:
Senior Management of AlphaInvest Group, (Left to Right) Mr Christopher Lee (Group Chief Executive Officer), Mr Shanison Lin (Group Managing Director, Investor Platforms) and Mr Lim Dau Hee (Group Chief Operating Officer & concurrent Chief Technology Officer).
The Group’s subsidiaries in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, and its associate in Thailand, will retain the ShareInvestor (“SI”) name, as will its trademarked Shareinvestor.com market data portal and other product brands.
The new holding company identity coincides with the Group’s 25th anniversary of its founding in 1999. It better reflects the Group’s ongoing and future evolution beyond its original share market data business and its leading positions in investor relations and investor education in multiple markets in the region.
The Group’s holding company has been registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regularity Authority (ACRA) as “AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd.” and the name change took effect on 8 March 2024. See http://www.alphainvestholdings.com/ for the Group’s profile.
Mr Christopher Lee, Group Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the Group, said: “Our mission is to empower retail investors to make informed investment decisions via our investor education and market data products. Our key challenges now are to serve the next generation of younger investors, and to expand into new asset classes. This goes hand-in-hand with growing our investor relations advisory services to enable corporates to engage meaningfully with investors. Our ultimate vision is to create better investment outcomes for all.”
Mr Lim Dau Hee, Group Chief Operating Officer and concurrent Chief Technology Officer and a co-founder of the Group, added: “For the last 25 years, we have leveraged on technologies to empower investors to make better choices. We are happy to have enabled investors to build diversified investment portfolios. AlphaInvest must continue to innovate to serve our customers and stay ahead of the game.”
The Group has had an eventful 25 years since its founding in 1999. The Group was acquired by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) in 2008. After 10 years of profitable operations as part of SPH, the Group’s founders and management team did a management buyout in 2018 at a S$17 million valuation.
In 2023, ShareInvestor acquired and merged with InvestingNote at a combined valuation of S$30 million. InvestingNote, founded by Mr. Shanison Lin, is a social media start-up with a user base of young investors. Mr Lin, an ex-staff of Shareinvestor, is now part of AlphaInvest’s leadership team. The Group aims to further grow its reach of 300,000 retail investors and its client base of 700 public listed companies in the region.
Mr Patrick Daniel, who has chaired the Group since 2008, said: “The Group is fortunate to have a dedicated management team who have not ceased their efforts to grow the business in the face of challenging times.
“In addition to Christopher, Dau Hee and Shanison, we have Wayne Koo at Waterbrooks, Janista Taosuwan in SI Thailand, Edward Stanislaus in SI Malaysia, and Ahmad Mustafid in PTSI in Jakarta. Together, they form a strong leadership team and I’m confident that AlphaInvest will succeed in extracting synergies and in seizing new opportunities.”
Launch of revamped Shareinvestor.com portal
The revamped Shareinvestor.com market data portal provides a huge trove of data and a comprehensive set of tools for the analysis of local and global equities. Building on the new platform, the team will continue to enhance Shareinvestor.com with new functions, new features and other data elements over the coming months.
The preview version is now available to existing users and the full version will be rolled out to all users within the next few months.
Future Directions
While the company has cemented its status as Southeast Asia’s largest Investor Relations provider, the new corporate identity reflects the Group’s ongoing and future evolution. Going beyond traditional equities-based products and services is a key opportunity.
The Group is well-positioned to expand to other asset classes such as currencies, commodities and digital assets including NFTs and cryptocurrencies. The Group’s approach will be to collaborate with partners in these areas in win-win partnerships.
AlphaInvest will continue to strengthen its portfolio of well-established brands in investor relations and investor education. While retaining their distinct brand identities, there will be greater internal collaboration to capitalise on inherent synergies to add further value Group- wide.
AlphaInvest’s digital publications; Investor-One and the Inve$t weekly e-magazine – will be distributed across the region. In their visually attractive formats and with insightful content, they will reach over 130,000 investors, from novices to professionals.
The Group will further grow its InvestingNote social portal, the largest in Singapore and Malaysia. The aim is to be a virtual water cooler corner for the growing number of Gen Z and Tik-Tok Generation investors to share their investing insights, exchange ideas and network.
The Group’s Waterbrooks Consultants, which provides customised public relations, branding and crisis communications advisory services to listed as well as non-listed companies, will be integrated more closely with the Group’s Investor Relations service.
AlphaInvest is currently the organiser of several prominent events on the annual investing calendar such as InvestFair and the REITs Symposium.
Capitalising on the opportunities in the region, the Group will further expand its footprint to serve the growing investing community in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Mission: Empowering investors to make informed decisions and for corporates to inform and engage meaningfully with investors.
A leading regional financial services, media and technology company, AlphaInvest Holdings Pte Ltd (“AlphaInvest”or “the Group”) was founded in 1999 to empower investors by providing them with trusted products and services for informed investment decision-making. Its core areas of business span investor relations, market data tools and investor education.
AlphaInvest Group operates the largest investor relations network in the region, with a customer base of about 700 public listed companies and a reach of over 300,000 people across its platforms. The Group has over 120 employees in four countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia).
The Group has made several strategic investments:
– Waterbrooks Consultants Pte Ltd, investor relations/public relations firm, (www.waterbrooks.com.sg) – InvestingNote, Singapore’s leading social media platform for retail investors, (www.investingnote.com).
InvestingNote is the largest and most active social platform for investments in Singapore and Malaysia. It is a community-driven platform designed specifically to help investors and traders to share ideas on stocks, news and insights through social networking and a variety of useful investment tools.
ShareInvestor (www.shareinvestor.com) provides online market data tools for multiple markets across its ShareInvestor Station™, ShareInvestor WebPro™ and ShareInvestor Mobile range of products.
AlphaInvest’s digital publications include:
– Investor-One (www.investor-one.com), a website on investor education, market news, corporate developments, and data analytics; – Inve$t, the e-magazine published weekly in Singapore and Malaysia.
AlphaInvest organises financial investment seminars and conferences for investors. Its annual large-scale events, InvestFair™ (www.investfair.com.sg) in Singapore and Malaysia, draws thousands of participants. Other key exhibition includes the largest REIT event ie REITS Symposium (www.reitsymposium.com).
HONG KONG, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – As the crypto world braces for the biggest bull run in history in advance of Bitcoin halving, PredicXion, an innovative financial platform sets to revolutionize the crypto market by integrating AI to navigate and capitalize on the information-rich landscape of 2024. Steering this venture is Andy Cheung, alongside a team with roots in industry giants such as OKX, Binance, Huobi, Celsius, and Betfair.
With AI at its core, PredicXion is not merely a platform; it’s a comprehensive ecosystem designed to cater to the future of finance. It uniquely combines a prediction market, lending and borrowing services, and a crypto exchange, making financial engagement more accessible, engaging, and rewarding.
By leveraging AI, PredicXion not only stays at the forefront of trending topics but also ensures the prediction market is constantly refreshed with relevant and engaging content. This approach not only showcases the potential for innovation but also addresses the critical need for evolution in an industry that has seen minimal change over the years.
“Traditional exchanges have long complicated the entry for many into the crypto world. PredicXion breaks down these barriers, offering a fresh, intelligible avenue into prediction markets,” says Andy Cheung, a former senior executive at OKX and a key figure behind the initiative.
While the platform is already under development and sets to launch this year, the team aims to complete more fundraising rounds by Q3 to fuel expansion and development. PredicXion differentiates itself by not only offering a space for users to engage in traditional and community-initiated predictions but also by providing lucrative opportunities for investors to become liquidity providers (LPs) in the lending sector.
“This model ensures a win-win scenario, where investors not only support the platform’s growth but also benefit from its success. Margin calls and liquidated assets, in part, will be reinvested in promising projects, creating a cycle of growth and innovation,” Cheung adds.
As PredicXion gears up for its launch in 2024, the team’s collective experience and strategic timing are set to make a significant impact on the crypto and financial prediction markets. PredicXion invites the community and investors to join in shaping the future of finance, starting now, in this unparalleled market boom.
ZUG, SWITZERLAND, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Moxy.io proudly announces the appointment of Thomas Gustinis, a key figure in treasury management of UBS, as its previous Global Chief Financial Officer. This landmark hire underscores Moxy.io’s ambition to fortify its leadership team with unparalleled financial expertise and vision, propelling the company towards new horizons in the competitive blockchain and gaming industries.
Thomas Gustinis brings to Moxy.io a storied career in global finance, having helmed UBS’s treasury operations, where he was instrumental in steering the banking giant through complex financial landscapes and maximizing operational efficiency and profitability. His strategic foresight and deep understanding of global financial markets are set to be invaluable assets for Moxy.io as it seeks to navigate the intricacies of blockchain finance and international expansion.
“We are beyond excited to welcome Thomas Gustinis to our executive team, as he will sit as a core director for Moxy Foundation in Switzerland” expressed Matt deFouw, CEO of Moxy.io. “Thomas’ profound expertise in financial strategy and his visionary approach to corporate finance will play a pivotal role as we embark on our next phase of growth. His appointment is a clear signal of our commitment to setting new standards in the blockchain space.”
At Moxy.io, Thomas Gustinis will oversee the company’s financial strategy, aiming to harness the disruptive potential of blockchain to create innovative solutions for the gaming sector. His leadership is expected to drive Moxy.io’s financial health, ensuring sustainable growth and bolstering the company’s position as a leader in blockchain technology.
Commenting on his new role, Thomas Gustinis shared, “Joining Moxy.io is a thrilling opportunity to leverage my experience in finance at a time when the blockchain and gaming sectors are on the cusp of transformative change. I am deeply committed to Moxy.io’s vision and look forward to contributing to the company’s journey as we unlock new possibilities for gamers and investors alike.”
Thomas Gustinis’s appointment is a testament to Moxy.io’s strategic focus on integrating advanced financial practices with its pioneering blockchain technology, setting the stage for groundbreaking developments in the gaming industry.
About Moxy.io
Moxy is a pioneering video game tournament platform at the intersection of competitive gaming and web3 blockchain technology. Moxy offers a competitive and rewarding gaming environment, featuring tournaments powered by the $MOXY token, providing both traditional and blockchain gamers with a unique, web3 esport experience and real reward ecosystem. With a commitment to expanding the gaming ecosystem, $MOXY token ecosystem, and bringing tangible $MOXY rewards to skilled game players, Moxy is redefining competitive gaming for the quickly growing web3 industry. For more information about Moxy and its initiatives, visit https://moxy.io.
NEW YORK, NY, LONDON, UK and SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Apr 11, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Companies can level up their cybersecurity defenses – eliminating the skills and knowledge gaps that criminals regularly exploit thanks to Hack The Box’s Cyber Performance Center.
Hack The Box’s Cyber Performance Center unites individual ability, business management practices, and the human factor in the cybersecurity industry and it is designed to help organizations take a coordinated approach to their cyber readiness, reducing the vulnerabilities created when cybersecurity is siloed or treated as a tick-box requirement.
Its innovative model transcends the limits of traditional cyber training, taking a 360º overview that considers a business’s processes and technology investments along with the requirements of its cybersecurity teams. By matching processes and exercises to organizational outcomes it helps to align cybersecurity and business objectives.
Hack The Box’s disruptive approach also directly addresses the key human element within corporate cybersecurity, focusing on the upskilling and development cyber professionals need to perform to their best while providing clear career paths to encourage retention and combat the increased burnout and fatigue within the sector. This is critical as the global cybersecurity industry currently faces a skills shortage of four million people.
It is estimated that, by next year over half of significant cyber incidents will be caused by human error or skill shortages1. The Cyber Performance Center approach helps organizations tackle their security as a company-wide goal, considering the needs of its cybersecurity team, business processes, and respective technology investments to promote a healthy security culture.
Hack The Box combines these three organizational pillars with a continuous learning journey based on the latest technologies, vulnerabilities, and solutions for all cybersecurity domains. The approach enables customers to create and maintain a robust cyber strategy, unlocking the skills of each member of their security teams, matching processes and exercises to organizational outcomes, and bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business objectives.
“At Hack The Box, we believe cybersecurity readiness is not just a technical requirement but a company-wide imperative, involving people, technology, and processes”, highlightsHaris Pylarinos, Founder and CEO at Hack The Box. “Only by taking into account the needs of an organization’s cybersecurity team, its business processes, and respective technology investments, can a healthy security culture thrive. That’s why we’ve developed the Cyber Performance Center approach, where our focus is on empowering cyber individuals and organizations to bring out the best version of themselves, day in and day out.”
Hack The Box is the only Cyber Performance Center that builds on three critical pillars:
Continuous, gamified, hands-on upskilling from cybersecurity fundamentals to advanced scenarios.
Cybersecurity workforce development plans, baked into the fabric and objectives of organizations.
Career path programs and retention strategies to fight burnout, fatigue, and skill gaps.
Haris Pylarinos continues: “What makes Hack The Box different is that, unlike traditional training methods, we provide an all-in-one platform that serves as a single pane of glass for organizations and cybersecurity leaders to recruit, upskill, retain, and track their team’s success. Cyber Performance Center marks the next stage of Hack The Box’s evolution. We will continue to support the industry by acting as a vital ally in crafting high-performing security teams and organizations that put the human factor in the forefront.”
Notes to editors:
1 Predicts 2023: Cybersecurity Industry Focuses on the Human Deal, Gartner
Additional graphics available upon request.
About Hack The Box:
Hack The Box is the Cyber Performance Center with the mission to provide a human-first platform to create and maintain high-performing cybersecurity individuals and organizations. Hack The Box is the only platform that unites upskilling, workforce development, and the human focus in the cybersecurity industry, and it’s trusted by organizations worldwide for driving their teams to peak performance. Offering an all-in-one environment for continuous growth, assessment, and recruitment, Hack The Box provides solutions for all cybersecurity domains. Launched in 2017, Hack The Box brings together the largest global cybersecurity community of more than 2.6 million platform members. Rapidly growing its international footprint and reach, Hack The Box is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in the US, Australia, and Greece.
LOS ANGELES, CA, Apr 10, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The virtual realm will soon pulse to the rhythm of music. TCG World, the fast-growing and immersive Web3 online open world metaverse, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with STYNGR, the premier music integration platform for the gaming ecosystem, and Downtown, one of the most dominant forces in the music industry.
In a move set to revolutionize the gaming landscape, TCG World, STYNGR, and Downtown are joining forces to unveil an innovative music collectible, powered by the XRP ledger, launching in 2024. This partnership will redefine metaverse exploration by integrating curated music stations as well as exclusive artist releases and emotes into the TCG World Metaverse. “STYNGR was built to support metaverse pioneers like TCG World. We couldn’t be more proud to launch major music-driven activations, creating a rich sonic experience that complements TCG World’s immersive universe” said Alex Tarrand, COO of STYNGR.
TCG World is an all-encompassing metaverse, enabling players to acquire collectibles, own virtual real estate, establish online businesses, create, and explore. Providing far more than a traditional gaming experience, TCG World Metaverse incorporates unique economic features, including player shops, collectible virtual goods, and an in-game building system. Its AAA graphics and meticulously crafted interactive environments add depth to the immersive experience. “The partnership with a music powerhouse like Downtown Music further enriches our universe, adding a melodic dimension to the platform and offering a diverse and entertaining soundscape for players.” said David Evans, CEO of TCG World.
“Downtown has a history of being at the forefront of innovation, with this partnership we are merging the tech forward world of music with the rich virtual landscape in the TCG World platform.” Adds Loredana Cacciotti, EVP, Digital Revenue & Licensing at Downtown Music.
About TCG World Metaverse
TCG World Metaverse is a revolutionary platform set to change the way we play and experience gaming. With its AAA graphics, curated music, and interactive environments, it provides not only an immersive gaming experience but also offers social and economic benefits to its players, creating a sense of community and belonging. Join TCG World Metaverse now and be a part of this exciting new frontier in gaming, music and eSports.
The STYNGR platform bridges the worlds of music and gaming. Providing globally licensed music, with access to 100 million+ tracks, STYNGR’s proprietary technology and SDKs simplify the licensing and delivery of music, exclusive drops, user analytics, and royalty payments into any gaming platform. STYNGR also sponsors in-game artist activations, see more at: STYNGR
About Downtown Music Holdings
Downtown is the world’s leading music services company with over 2 million clients from 145 countries representing a catalog of over 38 million music assets in a wide variety of genres and languages. Downtown’s technology and service offerings support creators and businesses in all facets of the music industry including music creation, distribution, publishing, marketing, royalty collection, financing, accounting and payment services.
About XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is an open source, public and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain led by a global developer community. It is fast, energy-efficient, and reliable. For more than ten years, it has been the blockchain best suited to enable settlement and liquidity of tokenized assets at scale. With ease of development, low transaction costs, and a knowledgeable community, it provides developers with a strong open-source foundation for executing on the most demanding projects – without impacting the XRPL’s lean and efficient feature set. XRPL enables a wide variety of services and use cases including payments, decentralized finance, and tokenization. Learn more at XRPL.org.
DUBAI, UAE, Apr 10, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – #WBSDubai, one of the world’s longest-running blockchain events, is back! Taking place on 22nd-23rd April, this eagerly awaited summit, co-hosted by SUN Minimeal and manufactured by SUN AG. Beyond being at the forefront of nutritional innovation, SUN Minimeal is breaking new ground in the blockchain sector by integrating the SUN Rewards program and SUN Minimeal Coins ($UN) into their operations. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in how blockchain technology can be applied to everyday health and lifestyle products, promoting sustainability, health, and affordability.
As the blockchain community continues to grow and evolve, the collaboration with SUN Minimeal underscores a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and health. With its association with one of the longest-running blockchain events, World Blockchain Summit, Sun AG exhibits its commitment to the growth and rapid adoption of innovative blockchain solutions.
“The collaboration with SUN Minimeal exemplifies our dedication to showcasing blockchain innovations that have real-world impact,” remarked Sharath Kumar, Business Director at Trescon. He further added, “In an era where blockchain technology is reshaping industries, the integration of blockchain with sustainable lifestyle solutions like SUN Minimeal is a testament to the transformative power of blockchain innovation.”
SUN Minimeal’s blockchain-based solutions extend beyond traditional dietary offerings. Their SUN Rewards program leverages blockchain technology to incentivize lifestyle changes among users, offering a digital rewards program that actively rewards users for their commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
Wolfgang Grabher, CEO and founder of SUN AG, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to showcase SUN Minimeal and its innovative Rewards Programme at the World Blockchain Summit Dubai 2024, providing insight into the successful SUN use case of generating more than 100 million US$ in revenue in the food sector in its first year, using innovative blockchain technology.” He further added, “Our mission is to reduce the resources for nutrition by more than 90% and reverse the problem of high food prices through inflation. We see WBS as an excellent platform to connect SUN with the world of Blockchain.”
WBS Dubai serves as a critical platform for dialogues on the future of blockchain technology, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, and insight exchange among the brightest minds in the sector. The summit will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops led by esteemed experts, alongside an exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in blockchain applications.
Seize the opportunity to immerse in technological innovation at #WBSDubai, where seminal ideas and transformative solutions converge. Engage with leading scholars, visionary entrepreneurs, and industry luminaries shaping the future of blockchain. The summit promises the latest paradigms and advancements, fertile ground for capital ventures, sage advice, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Key topics of discussions include:
Crypto Market Volatility: Bear Market vs. Bull Market TrendsDecrypting the Regulatory Landscape of Virtual AssetsDeFi Today: From Hype to RealityMaximising ESG Impact with BlockchainEmpowering Communities: Web3’s Role in Fostering Inclusive ParticipationTokenisation of Real-World Assets: The Future of FinanceNFTs Beyond Collectibles: The Renaissance of Digital Assets
Secure your registration for the World Blockchain Summit Dubai promptly. A limited number of discounted tickets are available, urging swift action to ensure your attendance at this intellectually stimulating event.
About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)
World Blockchain Summit (WBS), a part of Trescon, one of the world’s fastest-growing organizers of emerging tech B2B events, demand gen services and more, is a Web3 focused events organizer. The management team has over 20 years of experience organizing successful conferences, expos, and summits. WBS works with Web3 industry leaders and innovators as advisors to ensure alignment with current market trends and needs.
TRONDHEIM, NORWAY, Apr 9, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Chiron AS, now part of ZeptoMetrix®, has developed the world’s very first commercially available microplastic reference materials. This revolutionary new product range, called MicroPRefs®, was developed in close collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) and was made possible by grants from the EU project EUROqCHARM and Innovation Norway.
Chiron by ZeptoMetrix
Microplastic particles are found in large quantities in water, soil, and in the air. Plastic pollution of various kinds breaks down in nature into tiny particles. These range in size from macro- to nano-sized particles. Microplastics are also carriers of various environmental toxins such as PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) and brominated flame retardants, and cause significant environmental and health risks to communities around the world.
“In order to measure the quantity and type of microplastic substances present, there is a need for a yardstick or a ‘reference material,’ which is a material developed in the laboratory that can be used for comparison. ZeptoMetrix’s Chiron AS business has now developed the very first commercially available microplastic reference materials for the six most abundant plastics in nature. New variants will follow successively throughout this year,” stated Huiling Liu, Ph.D., Senior Director, R&D Analytical Reference Materials.
MicroPRefs® microplastic reference materials feature a novel tablet format containing a defined number of particles. The particles produced are of known plastic type and were designed to provide sizes and shapes that mimic microplastics found in nature. The tablets are dissolved in water and then analyzed using various methods and in parallel with real samples from nature.
The first single polymer tablets produced contain microplastic particles ranging in size between 50 and 300 micron. Multi-polymer tablets contain a mixture of three different plastic types. Further variants containing different size, quantity and combinations of plastics are planned to support researchers in their endeavors.
“The need to monitor microplastics in our surroundings is paramount to protecting the ongoing health of our communities. ZeptoMetrix is committed to fostering innovations that will help solve real-world issues as laboratories around the world can now deliver microplastics test results with greater confidence,” stated Evangeline Gonzalez, President of ZeptoMetrix. “In addition, our scientists are partnering with industry organizations and leading laboratories to incorporate microplastics into our innovative proficiency testing programs.”
About ZeptoMetrix
Chiron AS is part of ZeptoMetrix®, an Antylia Scientific company. ZeptoMetrix is the industry leader and manufacturer for innovative solutions solving challenges in the evolving Diagnostic Microbiology, Infectious Disease, and Oncology markets, as well as Analytical Reference Materials for the Applied Markets. We focus on our customers’ success by providing premium product quality, reliability, and expert technical knowledge, enabling our customers to develop and advance many applications across diagnostics, pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage industries. From in-stock solutions to custom control and panel development, our scientific teams provide our customers with comprehensive, performance-oriented, and cost-effective products and services that positively impact the field of clinical diagnostics, analytical testing and contribute to a healthier world. ZeptoMetrix is a division of Antylia Scientific, an operating company of premier life science and diagnostic brands, including Cole-Parmer, Environmental Express and ZeptoMetrix.
Contact Information Nancie Geddings Global Business Development Leader nancie.geddings@antylia.com 1-843-277-5230
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