The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala ACN Newswire

The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala

MELBOURNE, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today announced the winners of its Australian real estate awards at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.The gala ceremony of the 7th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), supported by Sub-Zero Wolf, showcased the achievements of developers and design practices in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.BHC Property, Best Developer WinnerBHC Property has been crowned Best Developer, in addition to earning the title of Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria) for its distinguished Mercer project.Polytec Australia, Best Boutique Developer WinnerPolytec Australia won the title of Best Boutique Developer, with its project Beauchamp Sydney receiving the Best Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (New South Wales) award.MRCB International, Sustainable Design Award WinnerMRCB International made history by winning the inaugural Sustainable Design Award. Its project 26 Vista was recognised for Best Apartment Architectural Design.Sydney Ma, Managing Director of Top Spring Australia, Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year Award WinnerOSK Property gained the prestigious Best Apartment Development (Australia) title for BLVD, which also garnered accolades for Best Wellness Residential Development, Best Integrated Work from Home Development, and Best Apartment Interior Design.Hexa and IFD won the prestigious Best Townhouse Development (Australia) title for Lumina Townhomes, which was also named Best Townhouse Development (Victoria). Meanwhile, Hexa and Spectre Property took home the Best Industrial Development award for Found Huntingdale.Blairgrove Group emerged as one of the most awarded companies of the year, winning Best Retail Development for The Burwood Chinatown and Best Retail Interior Design for The Grand Shanghai Hotel.In addition to outstanding modern developments, this year’s awards showcased Australia’s historic properties. Blairgrove Group also won the Best Heritage Development award for the Leichhardt Hotel while The Playford Adelaide – MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty Ltd won the Best Heritage Interior Design and Best Hotel Interior Design awards.Other winning design practices include CHT Architects, winning Best Office Architectural Design for 101 Cremorne, and Parallel Workshop Architects, winning Best Apartment Architectural Design (Victoria) for Sculpt Hawthorn.Multi-award winners include Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building Group, which took Best Housing Architectural Design and Best Housing Interior Design, and Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments, which won Best Investment Apartment Development and Best Apartment Development (Western Australia).Golden statuettes were also presented to Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu for Best Mixed Use Development; Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Best Townhouse Development (New South Wales); and Scape Victoria Street by Scape Australia Pty Ltd for Best Student Accommodation Development.Sydney Ma, managing director of Top Spring Australia, received the Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, recognising his company’s impressive portfolio of community-focused and sustainable projects.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “From high-tech buildings to heritage landmarks, Australian real estate beautifully blends the old and the new. As we host our second physical gala in Melbourne, we take pride in recognising the forward-thinking, culturally attuned companies that have set a benchmark for quality and sustainability in the built environment. Australia faces many global challenges head-on and has increasingly embraced the needs of diverse demographic segments such as seniors and students. We are delighted to showcase the best projects, designs, and achievements of our winners to property seekers, investors, and agents throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific.”Ivan Lam, chairperson of the Awards in Australia, said: "We are proud to present the most coveted awards in Australian real estate to these paragons of development and design excellence. The wide range of titles awarded this year proves how developers are excelling not only in creating new builds but also in revitalising Australia’s rich legacy of heritage buildings. Our award winners have also demonstrated leadership in promoting environmentally friendly, socially responsible development and addressing the housing needs of Australians across all ages and backgrounds. Australia’s finest real estate reinforces the country’s strong cross-border appeal to inbound investors and property seekers, and we are delighted to showcase such properties on the international stage.”The independent panel of judges consists of Ivan Lam, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer; Lui Violanti, vice-chairperson of the Awards in Australia and regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group; Benson Zhou, director, hotels, CBD and metropolitan sales, and state head, Asia markets, Savills Australia; Catherine Tan, senior interior designer, Interite; Jackson Liew, director, Cameron Chisholm Nicol; Karen Kong, head of property lending, Bendigo Bank; Karl Fu, partner, Asian markets, Winning Commercial; Michelle Tay, group executive director, The SILC Group; Peter Li, general manager, Plus Agency; Richard Newling Ward, director, Bayleyward; Shanker Ramakrishnan, director, SR Business & Finance Consulting Pty Ltd; and Steven Yu, founder and CEO, Valorton Group.The fairness, transparency, and integrity of the judging process was overseen by Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd – HLB Australasia. The official supervisor is part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.Winners of the awards will be eligible to compete in the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on 13 December 2024. This will be held in Bangkok, Thailand during PropertyGuru Week that also features the annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate SummitOrganised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are made possible by silver sponsor Sub-Zero Wolf; supporting associations Australasia Property Advisory Association; Australia Malaysia Business Council Victoria, Australian Property Developers Association, and Melbourne Chinatown Association; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Good Talent Media; media partners Australian Property Investor Magazine, Australian Property Journal, Marketing In Asia, PhilTimes.com.au, The Property Tribune, and Your Investment Property Magazine; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERSDEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: BHC PropertyBest Boutique DeveloperWINNER: Polytec AustraliaTHE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDSustainable Design AwardWINNER: MRCB InternationalDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mixed Used DevelopmentWINNER: Burswood Point by Golden SedayuBest Industrial DevelopmentWINNER: Found Huntingdale by Hexa and Spectre PropertyBest Retail DevelopmentWINNER: The Burwood Chinatown by Blairgrove GroupBest Heritage DevelopmentWINNER: Leichhardt Hotel by Blairgrove GroupBest Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria)WINNER: Mercer by BHC PropertyBest Townhouse Development (New South Wales)WINNER: Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDMBest Townhouse Development (Victoria)WINNER: Lumina Townhomes by Hexa and IFDBest Investment Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Apartment Development (Western Australia)WINNER: Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Wellness Residential DevelopmentWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Integrated Work from Home DevelopmentWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Student Accommodation DevelopmentWINNER: Scape Victoria Street by Scape Australia Pty LtdDESIGN AWARDSBest Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (New South Wales)WINNER: Beauchamp Sydney by Polytec AustraliaBest Apartment Architectural DesignWINNER: 26 Vista by MRCB InternationalBest Apartment Architectural Design (Victoria)WINNER: Sculpt Hawthorn by Parallel Workshop ArchitectsBest Housing Architectural DesignWINNER: Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building GroupBest Office Architectural DesignWINNER: 101 Cremorne by CHT ArchitectsBest Apartment Interior DesignWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Housing Interior DesignWINNER: Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building GroupBest Retail Interior DesignWINNER: The Grand Shanghai Hotel by Blairgrove GroupBest Hotel Interior DesignWINNER: The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty LtdBest Heritage Interior DesignWINNER: The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty LtdBEST OF AUSTRALIA AWARDSBest Apartment Development (Australia)WINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Townhouse Development (Australia)WINNER: Lumina Townhomes by Hexa and IFDPUBLISHER’S CHOICEAustralia Real Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Sydney Ma, Managing Director, Top Spring AustraliaABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 28 million property seekers2 to connect with almost 46,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 16 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2023 and March 2024. (2) Based on Google Analytics data between October 2023 and March 2024. (3) Based on data between January 2024 and March 2024. (4) Based on data between October 2023 and March 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Watcharaphon Chaisuk (Jeff), Solutions ManagerM: +66 95 797 0595E: jeff@propertyguru.comMonika Singh, Solutions ManagerM: +66 87 677 4812E: monika@propertyguru.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2024 C&C Prize JCN Newswire

NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2024 C&C Prize

TOKYO, Oct 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NEC C&C Foundation today announced that the 2024 C&C Prize will be awarded to two groups for their contributions to the development and implementation of large-capacity, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical submarine cable systems, and to pioneering research of the Transformer deep learning model serving as the foundation of generative AI, which is used in various fields such as global internet, web applications, data science, and artificial intelligence, that support modern society. Dr. Shigeyuki Akiba, Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki and Dr. Itsuro Morita will represent Group A and Transformer team will represent Group B. Each recipient will be recognized with a certificate of merit and a plaque. Each group will also receive a cash award of ten million yen.The C&C Prize was established in 1985 and is awarded to distinguished persons in recognition of outstanding contributions to R&D activities and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies and the social impact of developments in these fields. This year’s two recipient groups are outlined below.The prize ceremony and acceptance speeches will be held on Wednesday, November 27 from 15:00 at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo and will be streamed live to those who apply at the Foundation’s website.2024 C&C Prize RecipientsGroup ADr. Shigeyuki AkibaFormerly KDDI R&D Laboratories Inc., President and Chief Executive OfficerDr. Masatoshi SuzukiChitose Institute of Science and Technology, Vice-President, ProfessorWaseda University Graduate School, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Visiting ProfessorDr. Itsuro MoritaWaseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, ProfessorCitationFor contributions to the development and implementation of large-capacity, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical submarine cable systemsAchievementInternational communications began in the latter half of the 19th century with the laying of a submarine cable providing one telegraph line. This was followed by the appearance of coaxial cables that expanded circuit capacity and that could also be used for making telephone calls. In the 1970s and 1980s, however, satellite communications having even larger circuit capacity became mainstream. Nevertheless, on entering the 1980s, optical fiber and semiconductor lasers came into practical use, and by exploiting the low-loss and broadband properties of optical fiber, large-capacity transmission became possible while decreasing the number of submarine repeaters and decreasing the cost of communications, all of which drove the adoption of optical submarine cables. As for transpacific cables, operation of the 3rd transpacific cable (TPC-3) using optical fiber (capacity per fiber: 280 Mbps) began operation in 1989, TPC-4 (capacity per fiber: 560 Mbps) began operation in 1992, and TPC-5 (capacity per fiber: 5 Gbps), which significantly increased transmission capacity with the introduction of an optical-amplifier-repeater transmission system, began operation in 1995. However, due to a phenomenon whereby the velocity of light waves propagating through optical fiber differs according to wavelength (called wavelength dispersion) and due to the nonlinearity of optical fiber, WDM signal waveforms become distorted, which greatly hindered the implementation of large-capacity optical submarine cable systems spanning a distance of 10,000 km. Against this background, it was KDDI engineers including Dr. Shigeyuki Akiba, Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki, and Dr. Itsuro Morita that were instrumental in increasing the capacity of optical submarine cable systems and upgrading WDM-based optical submarine cable systems in particular, thereby supporting the rapidly expanding demand for Internet communications.The technologies developed by Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita became essential to WDM optical submarine cables and came to be applied to many optical submarine cables from 1999 to 2016 covering a total system length of 206,000 km. These included transpacific (PC-1: 1999, Japan-US: 2001), transatlantic (TAT-14: 2001), and Asia-region (C2C: 2001, EAC: 2002) optical submarine cables as well as 1-Tbps-class transpacific optical submarine cables (TGN-Pacific: 2003, UNITY: 2010). These technologies made a major contribution to the deployment of a global broadband infrastructure supporting communication traffic that increased rapidly due to the spread of the Internet and expanded use of smartphones.Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita pioneered the research and development of technology for expanding the capacity of long-haul optical submarine cables particularly through optical-nonlinearity control. They played a major role in applying this technology to transpacific/transatlantic large-capacity optical submarine cables, which constitute major arteries handling approximately 99% of all international communications. These achievements have had huge ripple effects in academia and industry. They are remarkable on a global basis and have made great social contributions in the C&C (Computers and Communication) field. For these outstanding achievements, it is more than fitting that Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita receive the C&C Prize.Group BTransformer TeamMember:Eight authors of the paper "Attention Is All You Need"Ashish Vaswani - CEO, Essential AINoam Shazeer - VP, Gemini Technical Co-Lead, Google DeepmindNiki Parmar - Research scientist, essential AI, GoogleJakob Uszkoreit- InceptiveLlion Owen Jones - CTO, Sakana AIAidan Gomez - CEO, CohereLukasz Kaiser - Member of Technical Staff, OpenAIIllia Polosukhin - NEAR ProtocolCitationFor pioneering research of the Transformer deep learning model serving as the foundation of generative AIAchievementArtificial intelligence (AI) technology has been evolving remarkably in recent years and has come to deeply penetrate not only industrial fields but society as well. The appearance of generative AI, in particular, has sent shock waves throughout the world as AI possessing creativity. The third-generation AI boom arrived in the 2000s. Machine learning came into practical use, deep learning made its appearance, and the performance of AI improved in many fields including image recognition, natural language processing, and speech recognition using convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and other models. In 2017, the innovative Transformer model that revamped conventional neural networks appeared achieving a level of performance greatly exceeding existing models. It is said that the present progress in AI could not have occurred without Transformer.Following the presentation of the paper, AI studies using Transformer architecture were announced one after another. In addition to high speed and high performance, Transformer features a significant improvement in accuracy as the scale of training data increases, which has also brought about scale-related competition in AI models. In 2018, OpenAI announced the initial version of its generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), a large language model, and has been releasing updated versions ever since. As AI that can carry on conversations like a human, the number of users of ChatGPT appearing in 2022 topped 100 million in less than three months after its release. In addition to being talked about as AI that can foster innovation in a variety of fields including business, work, education, medical care, and everyday life, it also gave rise to discussions on ethical matters. Open AI also announced DALL-E, an image generation system, and Whisper, a speech recognition model. In 2018, Google announced a natural language processing model called BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers), which was followed up by ViT (Vision Transformer) specializing in image recognition. Then, in 2023, it announced Gemini (formerly known as Bard), a generative artificial intelligence chatbot. These eight individuals who presented Transformer that changed the history of AI have since left Google. Seven of them have founded their own start-ups and all but one of these companies conduct business based on Transformer technology.Transformer not only broke through the limitations of what were advanced technologies at that time like RNN and LSTM but also enabled the seamless integration of diverse types of data in multimodal AI while greatly improving the capabilities of AI systems. Although deep learning gave rise to AI-based innovation from around 2010, Transformer can be called the second great innovation in the sense of revamping existing neural networks. The present spread of generative AI using Transformer as base technology and its impact on society has been huge, and in view of these achievements, these eight members of the Transformer team are deserving recipients of the C&C Prize.For additional information, please visit The NEC C&C Foundation website at: www.candc.or.jp/en/index.html About The NEC C&C FoundationThe NEC C&C Foundation is a non-profit organization established in March 1985 to foster further growth in the electronics industry by encouraging and supporting research and development activities and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies, that is, C&C, and ultimately to contribute to the world economy and the enrichment of human life. The Foundation is funded by NEC Corporation.The Foundation currently has two main activities. It presents the annual C&C Prizes to recognize outstanding contributions to R&D activities and pioneering work in the area of C&C. Candidates are recommended from all over the world. Each prize winner receives a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award (ten million yen per group). As of 2024, 129 prominent persons had received the prize.The Foundation also gives the following two grants: (1) grant to enable researchers in Japan to attend international conferences overseas to make presentations in the field of C&C and (2) grant to researchers in a doctorial course at a graduate school in Japan.For additional information, please visit The NEC C&C Foundation website at: www.candc.or.jp/en/index.html About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. 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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime ACN Newswire

GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime

SAN DIEGO, CA, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On Sept. 30, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The team completed the "second lifetime" of fatigue testing, which is equivalent to 80,000 operating hours and represents an important step in validating the design of the airframe system. The testing is part of the aircraft certification to NATO standard STANAG 4671, where the aircraft will ultimately be tested through three lifetimes, thereby proving the 40,000-hour lifetime of the airframe.The full-scale fatigue test simulates the aircraft's design service through the application of repeated structural loading on the assembled airframe. The testing identifies any potential structural deficiencies ahead of fleet usage and assists in developing inspection and maintenance schedules for the airframe. The results of the test will be used as part of the documentation for certification and will form the basis for in-service inspections of structural components.MQ-9B is GA-ASI's most advanced RPA and includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models as well as the new Protector RG Mk1 that is currently being delivered to the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF)."Full-scale fatigue testing is an integral part of validating the airframe design and a key input for the certification of the airframe prior to entering service," said Chris Dusseault, vice president of MQ-9B in Europe. "The completion of the fatigue test builds confidence for our MQ-9B customers that the SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian meets the stringent design rigor and is mature at Entry into Service."The testing is the validation of years of design and analysis efforts. This is the second of three lifetimes of testing for the airframe. Two of the lifetimes simulate the operation of an aircraft under normal conditions, and the third has intentional damage inflicted on the airframe's critical components to demonstrate its resistance to operational damage that may occur over the lifetime of the air vehicle.Testing was conducted from Jan. 31, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2024, at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research in Wichita, Kansas. The airframe tested is a production airframe purpose-built to support the test campaign.In addition to the RAF, contracts have been signed for MQ-9B with Belgium, Canada, Japan, Taiwan and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. The Japan Coast Guard is currently operating the SeaGuardian for maritime operations, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) selected SeaGuardian for its Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPA System Trial Operation Project.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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US Rate Cut and China Stimulus Ignite Fosun’s Surge

HONG KONG, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As we enter the fourth quarter, the market buzzes with optimism. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction, aimed at bolstering liquidity, has drawn Chinese mainland capital inflow into the Hong Kong stock market. Just before China’s National Day holiday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) unveiled a series of pivotal measures: a reserve requirement ratio cut, an interest rate reduction, and a decrease in existing mortgage rates. Analysts and commentators widely regard these moves as unprecedented since 2008. Notably, the PBOC’s injection of at least RMB 800 billion into the stock market represents a historic milestone.On 10 October, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) made a significant move by introducing a swap facility, initially valued at RMB500 billion. This facility aims to bolster capital market development and further invigorate both the Hong Kong and A-share markets. Just two days later, on 12 October, Lan Fo’an, Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, announced a forthcoming series of targeted incremental fiscal policy measures. These measures are designed to support high-quality economic development, with a focus on stabilizing growth, expanding domestic demand, and mitigating risks. As the economy stabilizes and corporate earnings improve, the overall market is poised for a new phase of growth.Interest rate cuts poised to register gains in Hong Kong’s stock marketThe U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented a 50-basis-point interest rate cut, the first in four years. According to the Fed’s projections, the federal funds rate is expected to reach 4.4% by year-end, falling within a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Looking ahead, the rate is anticipated to decrease further to 3.4% by 2025 and 2.9% by 2026. Market sentiment suggests that another 50-basis-point rate cut may occur this year, with expectations of a full 100-basis-point reduction next year.As the Federal Reserve initiates rate cuts, it will ease the capital outflows and stabilize currency fluctuations in countries beyond the United States. This policy shift also grants greater flexibility to central banks worldwide, including China, enabling them to tailor their monetary strategies to foster economic expansion and bolster stock market performance. In this evolving landscape, bonds emerge as an attractive option. As deposit rates are projected to gradually decrease during the rate-cutting cycle, investors can secure appealing fixed returns over the long term. Additionally, both stocks and bonds—particularly those with robust growth potential and stable fundamentals—are poised to attract significant interest among investors in the short term.Despite several major supportive measures introduced by the central government, the stock market experienced a pullback after the National Day holiday. Nevertheless, institutions like Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and CITIC have expressed confidence in the government’s unwavering dedication to economic stimulation. These institutions anticipate the gradual introduction of additional measures, amounting to trillions, with an aim at bolstering the economy. Market sentiment suggests that these economic stimulus measures will be moderate and sustained, recognizing that a steady rise in stock market plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and encouraging consumer spending.Given the government’s steadfast commitment to boosting consumption, Fosun International (00656), a leading global innovation-driven consumer group, remains undervalued for an extended period. It is poised to emerge as a frontrunner. Notably, the significant increase in Fosun International’s share price subsequent to earlier stimulus measures underscores its considerable growth potential. Successfully building industry leaders to strengthen core industrial advantagesSince 10 September, Fosun International’s stock price has steadily risen, resulting in an impressive cumulative increase of 58.46%. Notably, this increase surpasses the Hang Seng Index’s 34.26% increase during the same period. The recent surge in Fosun International’s share price is underpinned by the company’s solid fundamentals. Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, emphasized during the interim results presentation that despite the challenging macro environment, Fosun International remains committed to its core business-focused strategy and continued to cultivate industry-leading companies and develop excellent products in advantageous sectors. So far, this strategy has yielded positive results.Recently, Fosun International strengthened its advantages in core industries such as pharmaceuticals, tourism, consumption, and insurance by focusing on its core businesses, garnering market optimism. During the National Day holiday, the tourism sector experienced a strong start, with the tourism-related stocks seeing significant growth. During the first week of October, Fosun Tourism Group’s (FTG) share price surged nearly 40%, reflecting the market’s high recognition of the company’s asset-light strategy and investors’ confidence in FTG’s growth potential. Currently, 85% of FTG’s resorts operate under an asset-light model, making it one of the few leading tourism companies in the domestic market with both an asset-light approach and global operational capabilities.Guo Guangchang mentioned on Weibo that the stock market’s rally before the holiday gave everyone a sense of financial comfort. The wealth effect of rising stocks has truly stimulated consumer demand and driven an increase in spending. Sales of the company’s Atlantis Sanya and Shede’s baijiu saw a rapid rise during the holiday. Taking Shede as an example, as a renowned Chinese liquor company, it carried out promotions across its entire product line during the National Day holiday. Several products showed significant year-on-year increases compared to last year’s sales. Among them, the high-end strategic product in the RMB1,000 price range, Collection Shede 10-Year Edition, saw a remarkable year-on-year sales growth of 384%. Crystal Shede experienced a 224% increase in sales, while the sales of T68 Tuopai Exceptional grew 80%, and the sales of Tuopai Qiujiu rose 69%.In addition to the improving tourism and consumer businesses, Fosun’s pharmaceutical and insurance businesses have also attracted positive market attention. As a leader in pharmaceutical innovation in China, Fosun Pharma has been optimizing its asset structure and accelerating cash inflow this year. It recently announced its plans to privatize its innovative drug platform, Shanghai Henlius, and to fully acquire the core cell therapy platform, Fosun Kite, with a view to focusing on its core innovative assets. Supported by favorable national measures and strong R&D and commercialization capabilities, Fosun Pharma has established itself as a leader in China’s innovative drug market. In the first half of the year, it generated over RMB3.7 billion in revenue from innovative drugs, with steady growth expected in the second half. During the National Day holiday, Fosun Pharma’s share price performed well and continued to increase. Since September, its share price has risen nearly 25%.Recently, Fitch, one of the leading international credit rating agencies, upgraded Fidelidade’s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating to “A+” from “A” and its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “A” from “A-”, maintaining stable outlooks. This represents the highest ratings Fitch has granted to a Portuguese financial company. The upgrade confirms that strategies implemented by Fidelidade have consistently strengthened its financial stability and reflects the improvement in Fosun’s global operational capabilities. Fitch highlighted Fidelidade’s sound business profile, strong capitalization, robust financial performance and profitability, and low investment portfolio risk.USD888 million syndicated loan issuance demonstrates continued recognition of Fosun’s credit quality by domestic and international banksOn 30 September, Fosun International announced the closure of a sustainability-linked syndicated loan totaling USD888 million through greenshoe, one of the largest of its kind issued by Chinese private enterprises this year. It is worth mentioning that the loan is a three-year senior unsecured working capital loan and the participating banks include several leading banks from Greater China, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe and the Americas. This reflects the continued recognition of the Group’s credit quality by both domestic and international banks. Fosun’s sound financing channels can lay a solid foundation for the company’s steady development.Recently,several securities firms have highlighted the effectiveness of Fosun International’s core business-focused strategy, with innovation and globalization driving healthy growth, while maintaining a declining leverage ratio and sound financials. Fosun has actively optimized its asset portfolio, consistently reduced leverage and strengthened cash reserves. As of 30 June 2024, the Group’s adjusted total debt-to-capital ratio was 50.2%, maintaining a downward trend since 2020. In June 2024, international rating agency S&P fully recognized the effectiveness of Fosun’s financial strategy and affirmed its rating outlook as “stable”.According to various research reports, as Fosun’s business becomes more focused and its financial indicators improve, its future business development and profitability are becoming more predictable. Notably, globalization, innovation, and its sound asset-light operational capabilities are poised to drive a new round of growth for Fosun.It is evident that benefiting from national measures, Fosun International and its subsidiaries have entered a new phase for potential valuation enhancement. The recent pullback in share prices could be an attractive buying opportunity for investors. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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CTF Life Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Launch of MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 ACN Newswire

CTF Life Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Launch of MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2

CTF Life’s celebration dinner to mark its towards 40th anniversaryis inaugurated by Brian Cheng, Executive Director and Group Co-ChiefExecutive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executive Director of CTFLife (third from right); Gilbert Ho, Executive Director and GroupCo-Chief Executive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executiveDirector of CTF Life (second from left); and Man Kit Ip, ChiefExecutive Officer of CTF Life (centre), along with the managementteam of CTF Life.HONG KONG, Oct 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) recently celebrated its towards 40th anniversary with a celebration dinner themed “Value Beyond Insurance” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. To further promote the value of CTF Life in providing customers with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences over the years, CTF Life also announced the launch of its MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2, which empowers customers with faster and higher projected returns, greater autonomy and greater flexibility in inheritance planning, helping customers embrace a fulfilling life.The celebration dinner was inaugurated by Brian Cheng, Executive Director and Group Co-Chief Executive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executive Director of CTF Life; Gilbert Ho, Executive Director and Group Co-Chief Executive Officer of NWS Holdings and Non-executive Director of CTF Life; and Man Kit Ip, Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, along with the company’s management team. The highlight of the event was a performance by singer-songwriters Phil Lam and Cath Wong, while renowned artist Kelly Chen appeared as a guest performer.To further promote its brand awareness, CTF Life displayed its new company name on the rooftop LED billboard of COFCO Tower on Hong Kong Island and the large outdoor advertisement at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in Causeway Bay. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the company also advertised on billboards on five major commercial buildings, including Far East Finance Centre, Harcourt House, Sing Ho Finance Building, Chinachem Century Tower and V Point.Man Kit Ip, Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said: “CTF Life is embarking on a new journey in 2024, proudly stepping into its 40th year. Over the years, we have overcome challenges and seized opportunities together with Hong Kong, achieving remarkable growth. Looking ahead, we will further strengthen our collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Chow Tai Fook Group, leveraging its robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe to continue to expand our service network and optimise our products and services. Drawing on our roots in Hong Kong, we will extend our reach across China and other Asian markets, continually creating value beyond insurance for our target customers.”MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 for Flexible Wealth ManagementTo celebrate its 40th anniversary and meet the financial needs of customers at different stages of life, CTF Life has launched MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (MyWealth 2), building on the success of its MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan (MyWealth 1). The new plan features the first-in-market1 “Wealth Booster Option” 2, which allows customers to change the amount components under the policy to help enhance the projected returns. The plan’s special-in-market1 “Wealth Accumulation Switching Options” 3 give customers greater autonomy to cater their investment preferences at different life stages. MyWealth 2 features “Dual Succession”, which allows unlimited changes of Insured4 and entitles the policy owner to assign up to two beneficiaries for legacy planning, ensuring the continuation of the policy and maximising the efficacy of wealth inheritance.Jarita Kwan, Chief Product Officer of CTF Life, said, “Based on the thoughtful features of MyWealth 1, CTF Life has launched MyWealth 2 to meet the financial needs of customers at different stages of life. Taking USD policy as an example, MyWealth 2 offers a shorter breakeven period, higher projected returns, and greater flexibility. It enhances withdrawal advantages, allowing customers to seize market opportunities in a timely manner, helping wealth accumulation and inheritance.”The three main advantages of MyWealth 21.Shorter breakeven periods, higher projected returns and more flexible withdrawal arrangements- With a five-year premium payment period5, customers can achieve total breakeven and guaranteed breakeven on the 7th and 13th policy anniversaries, respectively. Furthermore, the total policy value is projected to exceed 200% of the total premiums paid by the end of the 17th policy anniversary. Moreover, MyWealth 2 offers potentially higher projected returns than MyWealth 1.- Building on the strengths of MyWealth 1, MyWealth 2 offers more flexible withdrawal arrangements to meet the needs of customers at various stages of life.2.Greater autonomy- First-in-market1 “Wealth Booster Option” 2: On the 10th policy anniversary or any policy anniversary thereafter, customers can apply once to exercise the first-in-market1 “Wealth Booster Option”2 . This allows customers to change the amount components# under the policy according to the long-term target asset allocation under this option in order to enhance the projected return of their policy.- “Wealth Accumulation Switching Option” 3: The 3 special-in-market1 Switching Options, including “Advance”, “Balanced” and “Conservative”, allow customers the flexibility to choose the value ratio of their “Stable Asset Account” 6 from three preset Switching Options, starting from the 10th policy anniversary, fulfilling their financial needs at different stages of life. MyWealth 2 allows customers to apply for this option five years earlier than with MyWealth 1.- Free conversion of the policy currency: On the 3rd policy anniversary and any policy anniversary thereafter, customers can apply to exercise the “Currency Switching Option”, changing the policy currency of the basic plan to a different currency (US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Chinese yuan, British pound sterling, Euro, Singapore dollar, Australian dollar or Canadian dollar), accommodating their global wealth management goals.- “Policy Split Option” 7: After the end of the 5th policy year or the end of the premium payment period (whichever is later), customers can split the existing policy into two by allocating a portion of the Units of the basic plan under the existing policy to a sperate “Split Policy”. The process involves splitting a policy into two, then two becomes four, and so on, allowing customers to maximise the power of asset allocation.- Premium Holiday8 of up to four years: Customers can apply for a Premium Holiday of up to four years, on or after the 2nd policy anniversary. The premium payment of their next policy anniversary will be suspended, and customers do not need to worry about the immediate termination of their policy and the loss of protection.3.Greater flexibility on inheritance- Dual Succession: After the 6th policy monthly anniversary, customers may change the Insured for unlimited times4. The coverage period will be adjusted to age 128 of the new Insured (“Changed New Insured”), allowing sufficient time for wealth accumulation of the policy. In addition, MyWealth 2 provides a “Policy Continuation Option”9, enabling the Policy Owner to assign up to two beneficiaries and specify the proportion of the Death Proceeds to be paid for each beneficiary. Upon the death of the Insured, the designated beneficiaries will become the new Insured(s), offering flexibility on inheritance.- Customised Death Benefit Settlement Option: The Policy Owner can designate a specified year or a specified age of the beneficiary to start paying the death benefit. This flexible payment allows each beneficiary to have the most appropriate arrangement, leaving a lasting legacy of love.- Premium Waiver10: Accidents or diseases are unforeseeable. MyWealth 2 offers “Waiver of Premium Benefit” and “Payor Benefit” to ensure that the accumulated wealth remains unaffected and to safeguard the financial future of the customer’s children.To help customers realise their financial plans more easily, they can enjoy a First-Year Premium Refund11 of up to 26% when they successfully apply for MyWealth 2. If all premiums payable are settled through a lump sum prepayment, the remaining balance from the prepayment will enjoy a guaranteed interest rate of up to 5% p.a. throughout the whole premium payment period12. This allows customers to start their financial plans at a lower cost.#The amount components refer to Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses and Terminal Bonus (if any) and accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) of the basic plan.Remarks:1.“Special-in-market” and “First-in-market” are the results of comparing similar major life insurance savings products of major life insurance companies in Hong Kong as of 26 September 2024.2.Within 30 days before or after the 10th policy anniversary or every policy anniversary thereafter, customer may, subject to the prevailing rules of the Company, exercise the Wealth Booster Option to adjust the Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any), face value and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any), and the accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) of the basic plan to other pre-set level(s) (to be determined by the Company and elaborated in an endorsement and new policy specifications) according to the new long-term target asset allocation, without providing any evidence of insurability while subject to the following conditions: (i) all premiums due and payable under the policy must be settled and any Indebtedness must be fully repaid; (ii) no Premium Holiday is in effect, no application for exercising Policy Split Option, Currency Switch Option, Wealth Accumulation Switching Option or Change of Insured Option is in progress, and no claim is in progress under the basic plan of the policy upon request exercising this Option; (iii) the request cannot be changed or withdrawn once it is submitted; and (iv) this Option can only be exercised once under the policy. After the Wealth Booster Option becomes effective, (i) the Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any), face value and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) and accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) of the basic plan of the policy will be adjusted at the sole discretion of the Company while the Unit will remain unchanged. The future amounts of Guaranteed Cash Value, face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any), face value and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) will also be determined accordingly; (ii) the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option will be reset as “Advance” (i.e. the allocation and value in Stable Asset Account are both zero); (iii) all Complementary Policies (if any) and riders (if any) under the policy will remain in force after the change, subject to the then prevailing rules of the Company; (iv) the beneficiary(ies), policy owner, contingent policy owner (if designated), Initial Insured, Insured, policy currency, Policy Date, policy effective date and Policy Years of the basic plan of the policy will remain unchanged; and (v) previous instruction(s) made under the basic plan of the policy including but not limited to Death Benefit Settlement Option and Policy Continuation Option will remain unchanged unless otherwise specified. In the event that both Wealth Booster Option and Wealth Accumulation Switching Option are elected on the same policy anniversary, the Wealth Booster Option will be exercised while the elected Wealth Accumulation Switching Option will be automatically withdrawn immediately. Policy owner may elect the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option again in the next policy anniversary. As the equity-like assets in the new long-term target asset allocation are relatively higher, the Guaranteed Cash Value may be subject to reduction and the risk may increase accordingly after the Wealth Booster Option has been exercised. If customer has any questions, customer can contact financial consultant for more details or seek independent professional advice. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for more details of the Wealth Booster Option.3.Wealth Accumulation Switching Options and its portfolio ratioSwitching option(s)“Stable Asset Account” allocationAllocation of the cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any)and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any)Advance0%100%Balanced40%60%Conservative80%20%“Stable Asset Account Allocation” = the value of “Stable Asset Account” ÷ (cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any) + cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) + value of Stable Asset Account) x 100%Within 30 days before or after the 10th policy anniversary or every policy anniversary thereafter, customer may, subject to the prevailing rules of the Company, exercise the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option to adjust the Switching Option of the basic plan of the policy to achieve Stable Asset Account Allocation at desire of customer, subject to the following conditions: (i) the Switching Option applied for must be different from the default Switching Option of the Basic Plan of the policy (for the first exercise of this option) or the latest Switching Option as shown in our record (if customer has already exercised this option before); (ii) except the first time of exercise of this option, the switch date of each subsequent request must be separated by a period of not less than 1 year from the switch date of the preceding exercise of this option; and (iii) all indebtedness must be fully settled before exercising this option. Once the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option is exercised, we will correspondingly adjust the amount of any future cash values and face values of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus at a rate to be determined by us based on the change(s) of the cash values of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus. Once the Company approves the request of Wealth Accumulation Switching Option, we will determine the value of Stable Asset Account immediately following such exercise of Wealth Accumulation Switching Option (“Target Value”). The Target Value equals the product of Stable Asset Account Allocation of the elected Switching Option and the aggregate of (i) the accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) immediately before such exercise (“Existing Value”); and (ii) the cash values of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus immediately before such exercise. We will then adjust the balance of Stable Asset Account from the Existing Value to the Target Value at the switch date, which in the case that the Existing Value is lower than the Target Value, the deficit will be resolved by transferring the latest cash value of Reversionary Bonus (if any) and cash value of Terminal Bonus (if any) to the Stable Asset Account; or in the case that the Existing Value is higher than the Target Value, the surplus from the Stable Asset Account will become the cash value of Reversionary Bonus and cash value of Terminal Bonus. In the event that both Wealth Booster Option and Wealth Accumulation Switching Option are elected on the same policy anniversary, the Wealth Booster Option will be exercised while the elected Wealth Accumulation Switching Option will be automatically withdrawn immediately. Policy Owner may elect the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option again in the next policy anniversary. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for more details of the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option.4.Changing the Insured is subject to the prevailing administrative rules and designated requirements. The Unit, Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any) and the face value of Terminal Bonus (if any), any accumulated value of Stable Asset Account, Policy Date and Policy Years will remain the same on the Insured-Change Effective Date while the Plan End Date will be adjusted to the date of policy anniversary on the 128th birthday of the Changed New Insured or following the 128th birthday of the Changed New Insured (whichever is applicable). The Changed New Insured must be aged 64 (last birthday) or below. The change of Insured must be endorsed by the Policy Owner, proposed new Insured and Assignee (if any). Both the new Insured and the current Insured must be alive and the policy is in force at the time the Insured is changed and provided with satisfactory proof of evidence of insurability for the proposed new Insured. We shall cease to provide any coverage for the initial Insured or the prior Insured on our record (when applicable and as the case may be) as from the Insured-Change Effective Date. All riders (if any) will be terminated on the Insured-Change Effective Date. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of Changing of Insured Option.5.This is an example of a policy denominated in USD with a 5-year premium payment period. The annual premium payment is US$100,000, resulting in a total premiums paid of US$500,000, without exercising any policy options.6.Account determined in accordance with the Wealth Accumulation Switching Option provision in which its long-term target asset allocation is 100% in fixed income type securities. The value in the Stable Asset Account will be accumulated at such interest rate as may be declared by us from time to time. Interest rates on the Stable Asset Account are not guaranteed and may even be 0% in any year.7.While the policy is in force and the Insured is still alive, after the end of the 5th Policy Year (Applicable to MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Premier))/while the policy is in force and the Insured is still alive, after the end of the 5th Policy Year or the end of the premium payment period (whichever is later) (Applicable to MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Prestige)), and subject to the prevailing rules of the Company, customer may exercise Policy Split Option to create a separate policy (the “Split Policy”), allocating a portion of Unit from the basic plan of the policy to the Split Policy but subject to the following conditions without providing any evidence of insurability: (i) after the policy Split Option has been exercised (the “Split”), the respective Unit of the basic plan of the policy and Split Policy must not be less than the minimum Unit amount we permit at the time of the request of customer; (ii) the insured of the Split Policy must be the same as the Insured of the basic plan of the policy; (iii) no claim is in progress under the basic plan of the policy upon request exercising this option; (iv) customer’s request for the policy Split Option cannot be changed or withdrawn once it is submitted; (v) any indebtedness under the basic plan of the policy must be fully repaid before we approve customer’s request ; and (vi) Policy Split Option can only be exercised once during a Policy Year. After the Split is approved, (i) the provisions of the Split Policy will be the same as the basic plan of the policy unless otherwise specified; (ii) the Unit, face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus (if any), accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any) will be reduced and transferred to the Split Policy according to the ratio of the Unit allocated to the basic plan of the policy and the Split Policy. We will determine the existing and future amounts of Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value and cash value of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus (if any); and future premium respectively for both the basic plan of the policy and the Split Policy according to customer’s allocation of the Units; (iii) the total premiums paid for both the basic plan of the policy and the Split Policy will be adjusted according to customer’s allocation of Units and will be used to calculate death benefit; (iv) subject to the rules of the Company, all riders (if any) under the policy will continue to be effective after the Split; (v) the beneficiary(ies), Policy Owner, Contingent Policy Owner (if designated), Initial Insured, Insured, Policy Currency, Policy Date, Policy Effective Date and Policy Years of the basic plan of this Policy will remain unchanged and the Split Policy will have the same beneficiary(ies), Policy Owner, Contingent Policy Owner (if designated), Initial Insured, Insured, Policy Currency, Policy Date, Policy Effective Date and Policy Years of the basic plan of this Policy; and (vi) previous instruction(s) made under the basic plan of the policy including but not limited to Wealth Accumulation Switching Option, Wealth Booster Option, Death Benefit Settlement Option and Policy Continuation Option will also apply to the Split Policy unless otherwise specified. The Split Policy will be effective only after its policy provisions and policy specifications are issued. Please refers to the Policy Provisions for more details of Policy Split Option.8.Premium Holiday is not applicable to the policy with a 2-year premium payment period. The length of a Premium Holiday for each application should be a multiple of 1 year until it reaches the maximum limit. Premium Holiday is only applicable to the basic plan and will be effective on the next policy anniversary, but all riders attached to the policy will be terminated at the same time. We will defer the premium end date and premium due date according to the Premium Holiday Period approved. Riders attached to the policy can be re-attached after Premium Holiday, however, the premium and approval should be subject to rider application at that time. During the Premium Holiday, customer does not need to pay premiums for the basic plan, the Units, Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any), accumulated value of Stable Asset Account and protection under the basic plan will remain unchanged during the period, provided that customer has not partially surrendered during the Premium Holiday. The cash value of Reversionary Bonus and Terminal Bonus (if any) are non-guaranteed. During the Premium Holiday, we will not declare any face value of non-guaranteed Reversionary Bonus. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of Premium Holiday.9.Prior to the death of the Insured, the Policy Owner can assign one or two beneficiary(ies) for the Policy Continuation Option and specify the proportion of the Death Proceeds to be paid to each beneficiary for the Policy Continuation Option. Upon the death of the Insured, if the Policy Owner (still alive) and the Insured are different persons, the beneficiary will become the Continued New Insured; if the Policy Owner died at the same time or the Policy Owner and the Insured is the same person, subject to the prevailing administrative rules of the Company, the beneficiary will become the new Policy Owner and Continued New Insured of the policy in order to keep the policy in force after the Insured dies. If Policy Continuation Option has been exercised, and (i) only one beneficiary is designated under the policy and such beneficiary has been elected for the Policy Continuation Option prior to the death of the Insured, after this option has been exercised, all Units, Total Premiums Paid, Guaranteed Cash Value, the face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any), the face value of Terminal Bonus (if any) and any accumulated value of Stable Asset Account (if any), Policy Date and Policy Years will remain unchanged on the Policy Continuation Effective Date, while the respective plan end date of the basic plan of the policy will be adjusted to the date of policy anniversary on the 128th birthday of the Continued New Insured or the immediately following policy anniversary (whenever is applicable); (ii) if there is more than one beneficiary designated under the policy and one or two beneficiary(ies) has/have been elected for the Policy Continuation Option prior to the death of the Insured, one or two basic plan(s) of the policy will be created upon the death of the Insured, and regarding each newly created basic plan, the respective unit, Total Premiums Paid, Guaranteed Cash Value, the respective face value of accumulated Reversionary Bonuses (if any) and the respective face value of Terminal Bonus (if any) and any respective accumulated values of the Stable Asset Account will be adjusted according to the proportion of the Death Proceeds specified by the Policy Owner for each beneficiary selected for the Policy Continuation Option. The respective Policy Date and Policy Years will remain unchanged on the Policy Continuation Effective Date, while the respective plan end date of the basic plan of the policy will be adjusted to the date of policy anniversary on the 128th birthday of the Continued New Insured or the immediately following policy anniversary (whenever is applicable). The surrender payment may be equal to or lower than death benefit before this option has been exercised. If the Death Benefit Settlement Option has already been selected for the beneficiary who has also been elected for the Policy Continuation Option, customer shall cancel the Death Benefit Settlement Option arrangement for such beneficiary before submission of any written request for the Policy Continuation Option. All riders (if any) will be terminated on the Policy Continuation Effective Date. For the beneficiary(ies) who has/have not been elected for the Policy Continuation Option (if any), the Death Benefit will be paid to each of these beneficiary(ies) in a lump sum or the respective option under the Death Benefit Settlement Option provision elected by the Policy Owner. If the Policy Owner has selected both Policy Continuation Option and Death Benefit Settlement Option, Policy Continuation Option will automatically be exercised (regardless of the order of selection). After Policy Continuation Option has been exercised, the Policy Continuation Option and Death Benefit Settlement Option previously selected by the Policy Owner will automatically become invalid Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of Policy Continuation Option.10.There are 2 types of premium waivers: (i) “Waiver of Premium Benefit” is applicable to the Insured whose age at policy issuance or the change of Insured is between 18 and 60 and is the Policy Owner at the same time, and is diagnosed with total permanent disability before the age of 75. (ii) “Payor Benefit” is applicable to the latest Insured whose age at policy issuance or the change of the Insured is at the age 17 or below; the latest Policy Owner (including contingent Policy Owner) whose age at policy issuance or the change of the Policy Owner (including Contingent Policy Owner) is at the age of 60 or below, and dies or is diagnosed with total permanent disability before the age of 75. After the waived premium of the basic plan reaches the maximum total amount of premium waived (per Insured) and/ or on the waiver of premium end date (until the premium end date that is set at the time of policy issuance), the Policy Owner should pay the remaining premium; otherwise, the automatic premium loan will be applied, or the policy will be terminated. In addition to the premiums stated above, if premiums falling due in the relevant Waiver of Premium Benefit Period are paid before we approve a claim of this benefit, such premiums will be fully refunded (with no interest). If the incident is resulted from accident, immediate protection will be given. If a person dies or is diagnosed with total permanent disability due to illness, a 2-year waiting period is required. Please refer to the Policy Provisions for details of “Waiver of Premium Benefit” and “Payor Benefit”.11. Subject to terms and conditions, for details, please refer toMyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Prestige) First-Year Premium Refund:https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-prestige-insurance-plan-premium-refund-flyer.pdfMyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Premier) First-Year Premium Refund:https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-premier-insurance-plan-premium-refund-flyer.pdf12. Subject to terms and conditions, for details, please refer tohttps://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/guaranteed-interest-rate-for-prepaid-premium-offer-promotion-flyer.pdfImportant notice:- The information contained in this press release is intended as a general summary of information for reference only. MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 features Prestige Version and Premier Version. For more details, please refer to the product brochures, promotion leaflets, and policy documents. For details regarding the CTF Life MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2, the terms and conditions of the policy contract shall prevail.- This press release does not contain the full provisions of MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2, and the full terms can be found in the Policy documents. MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 may serve as standalone plan(s) without bundling with other type(s) of insurance product. Please refer to the main product brochure and policy terms and conditions, as well as the explanatory documents provided by your licensed insurance intermediary, to fully understand the details and complete terms and conditions regarding the mentioned definitions, fees, product features, exclusions, and compensation payment conditions related to the MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2.- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Prestige): https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-prestige-insurance-plan-brochure.pdf- Please refer to the product brochure for more information on MyWealth Savings Insurance Plan 2 (Premier): https://www.ctflife.com.hk/pdf/en/mywealth-savings-2-premier-insurance-plan-brochure.pdf- For further details, please contact CTF Life’s Customer Service Hotline on +852 2866 8898.- This press release is intended to be distributed in Hong Kong only and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or provision of any of our products outside Hong Kong. Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited hereby declares that it has no intention to offer to sell, to solicit to buy or to provide any of its products in any jurisdiction other than Hong Kong in which such offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any product of Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited is illegal under the laws of that jurisdiction. About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, nearly 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NWS Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family (“Chow Tai Fook Group” or “the Group”) to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in the Greater Bay Area while continuously creating value beyond insurance.Media enquiriesCTF LifeSuki Kwong+852 2591 8504suki.kwong@ctflife.com.hkParadigm ConsultingEvan Lu+852 6707 3281Ctflife@paradigmconsulting.com.hkChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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香港, 2024年10月15日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 踏入第四季度,市场利好消息不断。随著美联储货币政策转向实质性降息释放流动性,内地资金持续南下流入港股市场;加上国庆假期前,中国人民银行宣布多项重磅政策,包括降准、降息、降存量房贷利率等,中外大部分论者及分析人士几乎一致认同,中国中央政府这次连环组合拳的力度为2008年以来未见;特别是由人民银行释放至少8000亿元(人民币,下同)定点投放于股市,更属史无前例。10月10日,中国人民银行公告,创设首期规模5000亿元互换便利,支持资本市场发展,进一步刺激港股及A股股市上扬。10月12日,中国财政部部长蓝佛安宣布,近期将围绕稳增长、扩内需、化风险,陆续推出一揽子有针对性的增量政策举措,以推动经济高质量发展。未来,随著经济逐步企稳,企业盈利持续好转,整体市场有望迎来新一轮景气周期。降息预期,港股市场迎来盈利窗口美国联储局逾4年来首次减息50基点,而根据美联储的预测,今年年底美国联邦基金利率将达到4.4%,即4.25%至4.5%的目标区间,到2025年将降至3.4%,到2026年预计将降至2.9%。市场普遍预期今年仍有0.5厘的减息空间,并预期明年减息幅度将达1厘。随著美联储开启降息,有助于缓解美国以外其他国家的资本流出和汇率波动,中国以及全球各央行货币政策空间可进一步打开,促进经济增长,并有助推动股市上涨;若与股票相比,投资债券的性价比也相当高,因减息周期下,存款利率将逐步下降,能提前锁定长期高利率的固定回报,对投资者来说甚为吸引。预料有成长底蕴、价值基本面稳固的股票及债券,短期内将迎来资金追捧。针对中央多项重磅利好政策出台,尽管国庆假期后,股市曾出现回调,大行比如摩根士丹利、汇丰、中信等普遍肯定中央坚定刺激经济的决心,更预期后续将持续有万亿级别的政策稳步出台,而市场预期中央的经济刺激举措将会是温和、持续的,因为股市牛市健康稳步上扬才能真正刺激经济及拉动消费增长。在中央坚定不移拉动消费的大策略下,作为创新驱动的全球家庭消费产业龙头,复星国际(00656)价值长期低估,有望率先出线。而早前刺激政策出台后,复星国际股价大幅上升便是最好的凭证。成功打造一系列“数一数二”,核心产业赛道优势提升9月10日以来,复星国际股价实现持续上涨,区间涨幅累计达58.46%,对比恒生指数期间内34.26%涨幅,公司实现股价跑赢大盘。股价上涨的背后,离不开公司价值稳固的基本面。正如复星国际董事长郭广昌在中期业绩会上所说,尽管宏观环境充满挑战,复星国际坚定执行聚焦主业战略,围绕形成优势的产业赛道,打造行业数一数二的好公司、好产品,总体来看卓有成效。近期以来,通过聚焦主业,复星国际在医药、旅游、消费、保险等核心产业赛道的优势持续提升,更获市场广泛看好。例如,国庆期间,文旅业务迎来了开门红,港股旅游板块也迎来大涨。其中,复星旅文的股价在10月第一周大幅飙升,涨幅接近40%。这一强劲表现不仅反映了市场对公司轻资产战略的高度认可,也凸显了投资者对复星旅文未来增长潜力的信心。目前,复星旅文轻资产运营模式的度假村占比已提升至85%,在国内市场,同时具备轻资产模式与全球化运营能力的旅游企业极为稀缺,复星旅文正是其中的佼佼者。郭广昌也在其微博中表示,假期前的股市上涨,让大家感觉“兜里有钱”地开启了国庆长假。股票上涨带来的财富效应真切地刺激了大家的消费需求,各项消费都在逐渐起来,公司的三亚亚特兰蒂斯、舍得白酒的销售也在假期中快速提升。以舍得为例,作为中国名酒企业,在国庆期间旗下全系产品协同发力加码促销,多款产品同比去年国庆开瓶数据增幅明显,其中舍得千元价位段高端战略产品-藏品舍得10年同比增长384%,水晶舍得同比增长224%,高线光瓶酒沱牌特级T68同比增长80%、沱牌曲酒同比增长69%。除了旅游、消费业务持续向好外,复星的医药和保险业务也获市场积极关注。作为中国医药创新领军企业,今年以来,复星医药持续推进资产结构优化,加速现金回流,近期不仅宣布私有化创新药平台复宏汉霖的计划和全资收购细胞治疗技术领域核心平台复星凯特,进一步聚焦公司核心创新资产。除了政策扶持,复星医药自身强大的研发和商业化能力,已跻身中国创新药龙头地位,数据来看,上半年,公司创新药品收入超37亿元,预计下半年亦将保持稳健增长。国庆假期,复星医药股价表现不俗并持续上涨,9月以来,复星医药整体涨幅近25%。复星葡萄牙保险Fidelidade近日获国际著名三大信用评级机构之一的惠誉(Fitch)将其财务实力评级(IFS)从“A”上调至“A+”,长期债项评级(IDR)从“A-”上调至“A”,并保持展望稳定,这是目前惠誉授予葡萄牙金融机构的最高评级。此次评级上调充分印证了Fidelidade近年来所实施的战略使其财务稳健性不断加强,同时也体现了复星全球化运营能力的提升。惠誉指出Fidelidade业务结构稳健、资本雄厚、财务表现及盈利能力强劲、并保持较低的投资组合风险。成功发行8.88亿美元规模银团,展现中外银行对复星信用质量的持续认可9月30日,复星国际还通过绿鞋机制,成功完成可持续发展挂钩银团贷款,贷款规模总额8.88亿美元,为今年迄今为止中国民营企业在市场上同类贷款规模中最大之一。值得一提的是,此次银团为三年期高级无抵押流动资金贷款,参团银行包含多家国际领先银行、大中华区、亚太区以及欧美等地区银行,反映了中外资银行对于集团信用质量的持续认可,也表明了公司融资渠道的畅通,有助于为公司稳健发展提供坚实的基础。近日,多家证券行均指出复星国际聚焦核心业务战略成效显著,创新与全球化助力良性增长,同时杠杆率持续下降,财务保持稳健。复星一直积极优化资产组合,持续降低杠杆,加强现金储备,截至2024年6月30日,集团经调整总债务占总资本比率为50.2%,维持了从2020年以来的下降趋势。2024年6月,国际评级机构标普充分肯定了复星财务战略成效,确认评级展望为“稳定”。综合各家研报分析,随著复星的业务更加聚焦、财务指标更加稳健,透露出复星国际未来产业发展和盈利将更可预期。而全球化、创新及近期颇受关注的轻资产运营能力,将共同驱动复星新一轮增长。可见受惠于国策,复星国际系公司已迎来估值提升窗口,假期后股价出现的回调,是否正是低吸的良机,值得投资者留意。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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中国平安资产管理(香港)蝉联中国保险资产管理业协会三项权威推介

香港, 2024年10月15日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,中国保险资产管理业协会发布"IAMAC推介 - 2023年度保险资产管理业最受欢迎投资业务合作机构" ("IAMAC推介")调查结果,中国平安保险(集团)股份有限公司旗下境外资产管理平台 - 中国平安资产管理(香港)有限公司("中国平安资产管理(香港)")获列入三项权威推介名单。这也是公司连续第四年获得多项"IAMAC推介"的肯定。今年中国平安资产管理(香港)在"IAMAC推介"境外投资机构类别中,被列入"最受险资欢迎境外投资机构"、"最受险资欢迎境外受托机构"以及"最受险资欢迎境外投资机构-境外公开市场业务"三个类别的推介名单。本届IAMAC推介共有99家证券机构、公募基金公司、期货公司和境外投资机构参与。IAMAC推介活动迄今已举办十届,为保险资产管理业内最负盛名的推介活动之一。本着"公平、公正、非盈利"的原则,IAMAC推介由有关机构自愿报名,保险机构自主参与调查,以保险机构调查结果为基础并结合有关资料,多维度加权产生推介结果。今年共有160余家大型保险集团、保险公司和保险资管公司参加了调查。中国平安资产管理(香港)资本市场负责人兼首席投资官汪新翼表示:"连续第四年获得协会在多个项目上的推介,我们感到十分自豪。衷心感谢协会的认可,肯定了我们团队在极具挑战性市场环境中的适应力与策略布局。我也衷心感谢我们尊贵的险资合作伙伴,你们长期的信任和支持,激励着我们不断追求卓越。我们渴望探索新的投资机遇,并将持续致力于达成卓越业绩,创造长期价值。"作为行业领先的资产管理机构,中国平安资产管理(香港)具备强大的投资研究和组合管理能力,为客户提供全球市场股票、固定收益、ETF、结构化产品和另类投资等全方位投资管理解决方案。凭借团队的投资实力和不懈努力,公司近年连续荣获众多重磅荣誉。中国平安资产管理(香港)拥有坚实的客户基础,与保险机构合作伙伴长期维持密切联系与合作,期待未来在更多的领域携手并肩,开拓合作机遇。关于中国平安资产管理(香港)有限公司中国平安资产管理(香港)有限公司("中国平安资产管理(香港)")是中国平安保险(集团)股份有限公司(2318.HK,601318.SH)旗下中国平安保险海外(控股)有限公司的全资子公司,成立于2006年。中国平安资产管理(香港)持有香港证券及期货事务监察委员会(「证监会」)颁发的第1类、第4类和第9类牌照,分别获准从事证券交易、就证券提供意见及提供资产管理服务。作为行业领先的资产管理机构,公司具备强大的投资研究和组合管理能力,为客户提供全球市场股票、固定收益、ETF、结构化产品和另类投资等全方位投资管理解决方案。更多信息请浏览中国平安资产管理(香港)官网:asset.pingan.com.hk(此网站未经证监会审阅)。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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AI-Powered Innovations: Securing Your Reputation with Ensign InfoSecurity’s Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite ACN Newswire

AI-Powered Innovations: Securing Your Reputation with Ensign InfoSecurity’s Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite

SINGAPORE, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ensign InfoSecurity (“Ensign”), one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity solutions providers and a Diamond sponsor at Govware 2024, will showcase its Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite. This AI-powered, modular solution provides a comprehensive, real-time visibility and defence against digital threats that can tarnish reputations and erode stakeholder trust.As misinformation, deepfakes, and website spoofing attacks become more sophisticated, businesses face unprecedented risks to their reputation and market trust. A major attack can undo years of reputation building, threatening long-term relationships, customer loyalty, and business growth. Organisations need more than just isolated alerts – they need a unified, real-time platform offering a comprehensive suite of solutions to provide early warning, scam protection, and brand monitoring across the deep and dark web. This approach enables seamless collaboration, allowing teams to anticipate and stop threats before they cause significant damage, ensuring the business not only runs smoothly but thrives.The ZEUS Engine: Cyber Central Command System (C3S) for Reputation Risk ManagementAt the core of Ensign’s Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite is our proprietary ZEUS Engine, a field-tested AI-powered solution that provides a unified view of an organisation’s digital reputation. By leveraging advanced anomaly detection and real-time analytics, ZEUS identifies malicious activity, correlates it with other attacks, and assesses whether the organisation is facing isolated incidents or a more coordinated campaign that warrants urgent action. This precision helps leaders make faster and better-informed decisions, preventing small issues from escalating into full-blown crises. With this comprehensive solution, businesses can:Identify and mitigate reputational threats and risks in real time, including assessing potential coordinated campaign activity.Proactively manage their digital reputation by monitoring misinformation and website spoofing attempts.Gain insights into the attacker’s tactics and how they view your organisation.Key Features of the Digital Reputation Risk Management SuiteThe suite consists of three modular solutions designed to offer comprehensive protection across multiple threat vectors:1. Anti-Scam ModulePhishing scams and digital fraud are constantly evolving, posing serious risks to organisations’ data integrity and brand trust. This module uses AI to identify and block these sophisticated attacks in real time. It combines advanced threat intelligence and machine learning analytics to detect deepfakes, phishing attempts, and fraud, offering actionable insights that empower organisations to mitigate risks quickly and decisively.The Anti-Scam Module is supported by:Ensign Aletheia detects deepfakes in real time within seconds, on-device, across multiple modalities (audio and video), with up to 90% accuracy, safeguarding organisations from sophisticated digital frauds.Ensign Helios combats phishing attacks by using advanced AI to detect malicious emails and protect against frauds.2. Early Warning Module:Waiting for a cyberattack is no longer an option. This module continuously scans an organisation’s digital footprint for potential vulnerabilities and suspicious activity. With advanced detection capabilities, it identifies exposed assets and vulnerabilities, enabling businesses to take proactive steps to secure their environment before malicious actors can strike.The Early Warning Module is supported by:Ensign Aegis, enhanced with proprietary telemetry, provides a comprehensive view of external-facing assets, identifying vulnerabilities before they are exploited to keep organisations ahead of threats.Ensign Ares monitors threat exposure, analysing vulnerabilities in real time to prioritise and mitigate risks.3. Brand Monitoring Module:In a world where misinformation and disinformation can spread rapidly, it is critical for businesses to have real-time oversight of their brand’s digital presence. This module continuously tracks online sentiment, leaked sensitive information, social media conversations, and digital channels to detect potential reputational threats. It allows organisations to respond swiftly, ensuring they can take control of the narrative and safeguard their reputation before false information causes irreparable damage.The Brand Monitoring Module is supported by:Ensign Hermes utilises AI-powered natural language processing to monitor online sentiment and detect misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information to protect brand reputation.Ensign Athena delivers proactive cyber threat intelligence, providing early warnings and actionable insights to defend against evolving threats.(For more information on Ensign’s Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite, please scan the QR code on page 3)“As the digital landscape becomes increasingly complex, businesses face threats that go beyond financial loss, directly impacting trust and reputation,” said Tammie Tham, Group CEO, Ensign InfoSecurity. “At Ensign, we have developed a solution that combines the best in people, processes, and technology. By working closely with boards and C-suites, we gain a deep understanding of their unique challenges, leveraging our proprietary AI, threat intelligence, and telemetry solutions, setting us apart from others. This suite is designed to keep organisations ahead of threats and safeguard the trust that underpins their success.”Join us at GovWare 2024, from 15th -17th October at Booth H02, Sands Expo Convention Centre, Singapore, and discover how our patented AI-powered cybersecurity solutions are designed to protect your reputation.About Ensign InfoSecurityEnsign InfoSecurity is the largest comprehensive cybersecurity service provider in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address their clients’ cybersecurity needs. Their core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Underpinning these competencies is in-house research and development in cybersecurity. Ensign has two decades of proven track record as a trusted and relevant service provider, serving clients from the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region.For more information, visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com or email media@ensigninfosecurity.com.Scan this QR code for more information on Ensign’s Digital Reputation Risk Management Suite. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Join the Top 1% of Web3: VAP Group Presents Global Blockchain Show in Dubai ACN Newswire

Join the Top 1% of Web3: VAP Group Presents Global Blockchain Show in Dubai

DUBAI, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Blockchain Show is pleased to announce its second edition, taking place on December 12 and 13, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre, Dubai. Organized by web3 and artificial intelligence consulting giant VAP Group, the two-day show will provide an opportunity to network with the top 1% of the web3 community by bringing together founders, solution providers, experts and enthusiasts from around the world under one roof.“The Global Blockchain Show is more than just a one-time event. It is designed to be the ultimate blockchain mixer where attendees will go on a continuous journey through the dynamic world of blockchain technology and unwind with the ‘who’s who’ of the industry,” said Vishal Parmar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VAP Group.Speakers such as:Yat Siu – Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca BrandsDr. Marwan Alzarouni – CEO/CEO AI, Dubai Blockchain Center/Dubai Economy & TourismH.E. Justin Sun – Founder/Global Advisory Board, TRON/HTX Global Advisory BoardRachel Conlan – Global Chief Marketing Officer, BinanceMr. Ahmed Bin Sulayem – Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCCJason Allegrante – Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, FireblocksPierre Samaties – Chief Business Officer, DFINITYMarcello Mari – Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SingularityDAODavid Palmer – Chief Product Officer, Co-founder, VodafoneAlicia Kao – Managing Director, KuCoin… and many more will deliver groundbreaking insights and announcements at the highest level.Themes including digital currency, blockchain regulations and web3 gaming will deep-dive into real-life applications, while workshops will provide practical ‘how-to’ frameworks, models, implementation guidance, and success metrics.The Global Blockchain Show is the only event that gives you a 360-degree roadmap of how individuals can leverage blockchain technology effectively. And it does not stop there. Monthly virtual roundtable conferences, quarterly reports, private project meetings and much more are set to take place all year round to ensure that the story of blockchain’s impact, innovation and integration is told in its entirety.Additionally, the Global Blockchain Show is led by a multidisciplinary advisory board, composed of industry leaders and experts such as Ida Mok, Chief Strategy Officer, W3GG, President, Women in Blockchain Asia; Christian Gleich, International Ambassador, European Blockchain Association; Nena Dokuzov, Coordinator, Strategy of Digital Transformation of Economy, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism, and Sport, Slovenia, among others. The board will regularly meet to discuss key industry developments through the year as well as be the committee steering the discussions that happen live on stage.“With a community of over 110,000, the Ultimate Blockchain Season Finale is set to open up opportunities to network with some of the most influential voices in the industry, all gathered together in a common area,” said Vishal Parmar.So what are you waiting for? Head to: https://www.globalblockchainshow.com/tickets/ and grab your tickets to attend the grand finale of events this year.About VAP GroupVAP Group, established in 2013, is a leading force in Web3 and AI solutions, offering services in PR, advertising, recruitment, content development, and events and media management. Led by CEO Vishal Parmar, VAP Group continues to drive innovation through strategic PR and influencer marketing, bounty campaigns, and global conferences. Their flagship events, the Global Blockchain Show and Global AI Show, showcase the brightest minds in these transformative fields. Known for its creativity and forward-thinking approach, VAP Group remains at the forefront of blockchain and AI consultancy.For media inquiries, exclusive interviews, or press passes, please reach out to: media@globalblockchainshow.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Cropmate Berhad Signs Underwriting Agreement with Hong Leong Investment Bank ACN Newswire

Cropmate Berhad Signs Underwriting Agreement with Hong Leong Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Cropmate Berhad (“Cropmate” or the “Company”), one of the key players in the fertiliser industry in Malaysia, is pleased to announce that it has signed an underwriting agreement with Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (“HLIB”) for its upcoming initial public offering (“IPO”) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”).Mr. Lee Cheng Seng, Executive Director of Cropmate Berhad; Mr. Lee Chin Yok, Managing Director of Cropmate Berhad; Ms. Lee Jim Leng,Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad; Mr. Lee Cheng Fei, Executive Director of Cropmate Berhad[L-R]The IPO exercise, as outlined in the Company’s draft prospectus, will involve the public issue of 210.0 million new ordinary shares in Cropmate, representing 28.4% of the enlarged issued share capital, with offer for sale of 50.0 million existing shares, representing 6.8% of the enlarged issued share capital of 738.0 million ordinary shares.The allocation of the IPO shares will be offered as follows: -1. Institutional offering of approximately 208.34 million IPO Shares, representing 28.2% of the enlarged issued share capital:a. 92.25 million IPO shares reserved for Bumiputera investors approved by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (“MITI”), including 42.25 million new ordinary shares and 50.00 million existing shares;b. 116.09 million IPO shares allocated to other institutional and selected investors.2. Retail offering of 51.66 million IPO shares, representing 7.0% of the enlarged issued share capital:a. 36.90 million IPO shares for application by the Malaysian public via balloting, equally allocated between Bumiputera (representing 2.5% of the enlarged issued share capital) and non-Bumiputera (representing 2.5% of the enlarged issued share capital) investors.b. 14.76 million IPO shares reserved for application by eligible directors, eligible employees, and persons who have contributed to the success of the Company.HLIB will act as the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter, and Bookrunner, and will underwrite the entire 51.66 million IPO shares offered under the retail offering of the IPO.Managing Director of Cropmate Berhad, Mr. Lee Chin Yok, commented, “This IPO marks a key milestone in Cropmate’s journey, as we are the first-ever pure-play fertiliser company to be listed on Bursa Malaysia. Partnering with HLIB will help us solidify our market position as an established fertiliser manufacturer in Malaysia. The funds raised will be used to fund our working capital requirements in tandem with our production activities as our business grow, particularly under our specialty fertiliser segment to meet the needs of orchard operators, especially within the growing durian market. These resources will also support upgrades to our production facilities and the establishment of a research and development laboratory to enhance innovation.”He also added, “The funds will play a pivotal role in helping us expand our manufacturing capabilities, ensuring that we can continue to supply the market with high-quality fertilisers and maintain our establishment in the agricultural sector.”Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of HLIB, Ms. Lee Jim Leng said: "We are pleased to have played a key role in Cropmate Berhad’s IPO journey. We strongly believe that Cropmate’s listing status will, without doubt, boost its branding and company profile amongst the plantation and orchard owners both in Malaysia and in the region. We are confident that this listing will be a significant step forward for the Company.The listing of Cropmate on Bursa Securities will also provide a robust platform for the company to embark on its next phase of growth and aligns its long-term vision to solidify its position in fertiliser industry.Issued By: Swan Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of Cropmate BerhadFor more information, please contact:Jazzmin WanEmail: j.wan@swanconsultancy.bizWilliam YeoEmail: w.yeo@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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New GASA Report Estimates $688 Billion in Scam Losses Across Asia Amid Rising Cyberthreat Worldwide ACN Newswire

New GASA Report Estimates $688 Billion in Scam Losses Across Asia Amid Rising Cyberthreat Worldwide

SINGAPORE, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) has released the highly anticipated 2024 Asia Scam Report. Based on survey responses from 24,731 consumers across Asia, this annual report offers insights into the growing threat posed by scammers and their increasingly sophisticated tactics.GASA's Asia Scam Report 2024Individual survey responses were extrapolated to report an estimated total loss of $688.42 billion over the last 12 months, a figure that represents a significant portion of the estimated $1.026 trillion global scam losses reported in GASA's 2023 data. This year's report highlights key trends such as the rise of AI-generated scam messages and the surge in social media-related fraud.Key Findings from the 2024 Asia Scam Report:Rapid Revictimization: Scam victims across Asia tend to be scammed repeatedly after they have been successfully targeted once.Singapore (-40%) and Japan (-17%) have reported a noteworthy reduction in average scam loss per victim, indicating the effectiveness of preventive measures while other countries have seen increases. In Singapore, initiatives such as the co-location of police and banks has contributed to an efficient crackdown on scams.Dominance of Social Media Scams: Some leading platforms have seen an increase in scam activity, with many users looking for social platforms to address fraudulent ads and fake accounts.Top Scams by Category: Identity theft, investment scams, and shopping scams remain the leading threats across the region, with scammers targeting individuals through a range of channels, including phone calls, social media, and text messages.Scam Prevention and Cross-Sector Collaboration in Focus at GASS Asia SummitAs Foundation Partners of GASA, Mastercard and ScamAdviser sponsored this report and will engage deeply in scam prevention discussions and partnerships at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Asia Summit on October 20-21. The event, in Singapore, is a key gathering for stakeholders across sectors to joint actions against perpetrators of scams. With Amazon, Google, and other global organizations participating, the event will focus on best practices and new strategies in financial fraud, AI misuse, and consumer protection strategies.For more information and to download the full 2024 Asia Scam Report, visit GASA's official website.Contact InformationSam RogersMarketing Director, Global Anti-Scam Alliancesam.rogers@gasa.orgSOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Frederic Imbert Commemorates 15 Years of Bitcoin through Art with the Bitcoin Masterpiece ACN Newswire

Frederic Imbert Commemorates 15 Years of Bitcoin through Art with the Bitcoin Masterpiece

NEW YORK, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On the occasion of Bitcoin's 15th anniversary, renowned artist Frédéric Imbert unveils The Bitcoin Masterpiece, an innovative work that fuses art and technology. This limited edition collection consists of 99 pieces. The artwork pushes the boundaries of art while carving its place in the history of the crypto space.The Bitcoin Masterpiece: An Artwork Reflecting the Bitcoin RevolutionAn exceptional piece of art is set to leave its mark on the history of cryptocurrency. Frédéric Imbert, alongside his son Bastien Imbert, is preparing to launch The Bitcoin Masterpiece, a groundbreaking creation inspired by the Bitcoin logo, merging art with cutting-edge technology.This work stands out with its sleek and sophisticated design. The carbon and aluminum frame, measuring 95 cm x 95 cm x 5 cm and weighing 12.8 kg, incorporates advanced electronic components. Using 146 glass displays and 217 low-pressure neon lamps, the piece lights up the Bitcoin logo second by second, through successive patterns, creating a stunning visual effect. Frédéric Imbert meticulously hand-assembles each piece in his Paris workshop, ensuring exceptional quality.The artwork offers a dynamic and captivating representation of the Bitcoin universe. It incorporates several interactive elements, making it a living and evolving piece:Progressive and random illuminations of the Bitcoin logoReal-time display of Bitcoin's market price, allowing for real-time tracking of its fluctuationsPresentation of essential Bitcoin-related data, providing an overview of the ecosystemThis fusion of art and technology transforms each piece into a gateway to the crypto world, while maintaining a refined aesthetic worthy of the most prestigious contemporary art pieces.The Limited Edition for Enthusiasts and CollectorsThe Bitcoin Masterpiece collection is available in 99 numbered pieces. Each piece, unique and customizable upon request, receives the artist's meticulous attention. Its rarity, combined with artisanal quality and technological innovation, makes it a potential investment for art collectors and crypto enthusiasts alike.Each piece is priced at 1 Bitcoin, reflecting the ambition of the project, its symbolism, and its deep connection to the leading cryptocurrency.The Bitcoin Masterpiece will debut at an exclusive vernissage held at The Outpost, a private mansion in the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement. The event that will take place on October 23rd will mark the official launch of the collection.To register for the event, visit: https://lu.ma/afep9ro4The Visionary Artist Behind The Bitcoin MasterpieceFrédéric Imbert, the creative mind behind The Bitcoin Masterpiece, is a renowned artist and engineer. Born in Monaco and based near Paris, he has distinguished himself for more than two decades by his ability to fuse art and science into unique contemporary creations.His passion for electronics and intricate watchmaking is reflected in each of his works, which often incorporate rare and iconic electronic components. Imbert's distinctive style is characterized by the use of vintage and modern parts, creating visual symphonies that celebrate the passage of time and pay homage to technological and architectural icons.The Collection Backed by Esteemed PartnersThe Bitcoin Masterpiece is already supported by several renowned partners in the crypto and digital art industries. These collaborations will help boost the artwork's visibility and strengthen its position in the world of crypto art.The Bitcoin Masterpiece represents the convergence of technological innovation and artistic expression. This creation by Frédéric Imbert offers collectors, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and digital art lovers the chance to own a work that stands at the crossroads of these worlds. The Bitcoin Masterpiece is destined to become a symbol of the crypto era in the art world.Social LinksTwitter : @BTC_MasterpieceInstagram : thebitcoinmasterpieceEvent : https://lu.ma/afep9ro4Media ContactBrand: The Bitcoin MasterpieceContact: Media teamWebsite: https://www.thebitcoinmasterpiece.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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印度因锡克教活动人士遇刺事件召回驻加拿大大使

(SeaPRwire) - 新德里——印度周一表示,它将召回驻加拿大大使和其他外交官,此前印度拒绝了加拿大关于该大使是去年一起锡克教活动人士遇刺案“感兴趣人士”的通知。 印度外交部在一份声明中表示,已召见加拿大驻新德里最高外交官,并告诉他,“无端针对”印度高级专员(大使)和其他在加拿大的外交官和官员“完全不可接受”。 “我们不相信现任加拿大政府有能力确保他们的安全。”声明说。“因此,印度政府已决定撤回高级专员和其他被针对的外交官和官员。” 去年9月,加拿大总理贾斯廷·特鲁多表示,有可信的指控表明印度政府与该国锡克教活动人士哈迪普·辛格·尼贾尔遇刺案有关。印度否认了这一指控,称其荒谬。 在渥太华,加拿大外交部、外交部长和总理办公室的留言未立即得到回复。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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Turkcell 和中兴通讯在全球首次实现了利用 800GE + 400GE 客户端接口同时进行 1.2 Tbps 单波长传输的现场测试 Finance

Turkcell 和中兴通讯在全球首次实现了利用 800GE + 400GE 客户端接口同时进行 1.2 Tbps 单波长传输的现场测试

(SeaPRwire) - 伊斯坦布尔, 2024 年 10 月 14 日 — 全球领先的综合信息和通信技术解决方案提供商中兴通讯(0763.HK / 000063.SZ)今天宣布,与 Turkcell 共同成功完成了全球首次使用 800GE 客户端接口的 1.2 Tbps 单波长传输现场测试。这一里程碑验证了 OTN 设备已准备好支持 800GE,这是业界在实际网络中最大的客户端接口速率。 作为欧洲光网络的先驱,Turkcell 致力于推进网络技术,以满足日益增长的网络流量需求,特别是云计算、大数据和人工智能等新兴服务的蓬勃发展。 在这种充满活力的环境中,Turkcell 和 ZTE 合作测试了采用 400GE + 800GE 客户端板和 1.2 Tbps 线路板的超高速 OTN 传输。该设备可以提供 2*400GE 和 800GE 客户端接口,以满足更灵活的场景需求。与 400G 解决方案相比,1.2T 解决方案提供了更高的带宽和传输速率,显着增强了系统容量。此外,该解决方案支持网络向 1.6 Tbps 的升级。 中兴通讯持续加大对新一代 Tbit OTN 解决方案的开发力度,致力于为全球运营商的商业部署提供强有力支持。此举旨在显著推动超宽带数字光网络的发展。 Turkcell 首席网络技术官 Vehbi Çağrı Güngör 教授博士表示:“在我们的 30 周年之际,我们自豪而荣幸地庆祝 Turkcell 在技术方面的领导地位。我们致力于通过 1.2 Tbps 的速度以及在此巨大容量范围内共同使用 800GE + 400GE 接口来满足不断增长的容量需求。从这个角度来看,我们将通过与 ZTE 的技术合作继续引领行业发展。” 中兴通讯高级副总裁、Netaş 主席彭爱光表示:“今天,我们共同见证了中兴通讯与 Turkcell 之间的合作。这一成就不仅展示了 Turkcell 在探索新技术方面的决心和远见,也反映了中兴通讯近 30 年来在光传输领域积累的丰富经验。Turkcell 是中兴通讯全球重要的合作伙伴之一。今年是 Turkcell 的 30 周年,三十年来,Turkcell 一直使用先进技术来简化用户的生活。展望未来,中兴通讯将持续加大研发投入,聚焦关键技术突破,提供领先的解决方案,支持 Turkcell 继续保持国际领先地位。” 媒体垂询: 图片 - 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。
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应科院创新智慧出行科技 闪耀香港秋季电子产品展 ACN Newswire

应科院创新智慧出行科技 闪耀香港秋季电子产品展

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