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Malaysia releases Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in Supply Chains

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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First-of-its-kind guidance developed to support SMEs within supply chains in tracking and reporting their sustainability disclosures to remain relevant and competitive.

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  • First-of-its-kind guidance developed to support SMEs within supply chains in tracking and reporting their sustainability disclosures to remain relevant and competitive.
  • KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Capital Markets Malaysia ("CMM"), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC"), today launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide ("SEDG"), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide small-to-medium enterprises ("SMEs") within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardised set of guidelines in relation to environment, social and governance ("ESG") disclosures.
  • In formulating the Guide, public and market consultations were conducted with multiple stakeholder groups -- including large multinational and public listed companies ("PLCs"), SMEs, and regulatory and policy stakeholders -- to better understand the disclosure challenges, needs and expectations of SMEs within the supply chain.
  • The Adopter Programme will provide SMEs with access to in-person training, tutorials, and workshops nationwide to guide SMEs in disclosing ESG data.

The Philippines unveiled FSI's leading talents at WFIS Awards 2023

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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MANILA, Sept 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - With technology innovations in the financial sector expanding by leaps and bounds, the Philippines is now pacing towards financial inclusion.

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  • MANILA, Sept 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - With technology innovations in the financial sector expanding by leaps and bounds, the Philippines is now pacing towards financial inclusion.
  • To shine a spotlight on these profiles and bestow honour upon their work, Tradepass hosted World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) Awards 2023 in Manila on 24 August 2023 at the Manila Marriott Hotel from 5 pm to 9 pm.
  • Referred to as the country's most glamorous awards night for the financial services industry, the platform declared the winners from 9 competitive categories.
  • Having an enthralling vibe, the awards night had a very gaudy appearance with some mesmerizing champagne ladies to lift the spirits.

LifeSci Partners Expands Presence in Asia Pacific with Appointment of Jeff Seo

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeSci Partners, the leading provider of strategic advisory services to the global healthcare sector, today announced the continued expansion of its capital markets advisory leadership team in Asia with the appointment of Jeff Seo as Managing Director and Head of the APAC Region for LifeSci Partners and LifeSci Venture Partners.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LifeSci Partners, the leading provider of strategic advisory services to the global healthcare sector, today announced the continued expansion of its capital markets advisory leadership team in Asia with the appointment of Jeff Seo as Managing Director and Head of the APAC Region for LifeSci Partners and LifeSci Venture Partners.
  • “LifeSci Partners is the leading provider of healthcare advisory services, with a strong presence in the U.S., Europe and Israel.
  • “We are very pleased to appoint Jeff Seo to this leadership role.
  • His responsibilities will include establishing relationships with healthcare innovators in APAC and identifying investment opportunities for LifeSci Venture Partners.

Maybank Marathon 2023, 'Elite' Label Road Race, achieves active participation of over 13,600 runners

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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More than 13,600 runners from 50 countries enthusiastically participated in the 12th edition of the Maybank Marathon 2023.

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  • More than 13,600 runners from 50 countries enthusiastically participated in the 12th edition of the Maybank Marathon 2023.
  • As midday approached, the organizing committee of Maybank Marathon 2023 announced the race winners and concluded the series of events for the 'Elite' label road race endorsed by World Athletics.
  • He extended his heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders who contributed to the execution of the 'Elite' label road race, Maybank Marathon 2023.
  • "On this occasion, we congratulate all participants who have triumphed and earned rewards from this year's 'Elite' label road race, the Maybank Marathon.

ACAMS APAC Conference Offers Plan to Fight Evolving Financial-Crime Threats in Asia

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support regional efforts to prevent illicit finance throughout Asia, ACAMS will host a special two-day training and networking event for its 14th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – APAC.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support regional efforts to prevent illicit finance throughout Asia, ACAMS will host a special two-day training and networking event for its 14th Annual AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – APAC.
  • In addition to networking with their peers, attendees will have the opportunity to pose compliance questions to representatives of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), Singapore Police Force, U.S.
  • “Anti-financial crime professionals throughout Asia are grappling with growing regulatory requirements and emerging illicit-finance threats that continue to reshape how AFC compliance is conducted,” said ACAMS CEO Scott Liles.
  • Members of the media in Singapore who wish to attend the conference in person, can register by sending an email request to [email protected] with their full name and the organization they represent.

Wedbush Securities and Maybank Agree to Cross-border Trading Alliance

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Wedbush Securities Inc., one of the nation’s leading diversified financial services firms, has entered into an agreement to form a transpacific trading alliance with Maybank, the fourth most valuable bank brand in the ASEAN region as of December 31, 2022.

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  • Wedbush Securities Inc., one of the nation’s leading diversified financial services firms, has entered into an agreement to form a transpacific trading alliance with Maybank, the fourth most valuable bank brand in the ASEAN region as of December 31, 2022.
  • Wedbush CEO, Gary Wedbush, remarked, “Wedbush is excited to enter into an alliance with Maybank to pursue our PacRim strategy.
  • As part of the alliance, which is intended to be open for trading on March 1, Jean-Louis Lee and Joe Borruso will join Wedbush Securities as Managing Directors.
  • The two executives will be located in Wedbush Securities’ New York office as part of the firm’s Investment Banking & Capital Markets Division.

Philippines Auto Finance market size is expected to reach USD ~18 Bn by 2026 owning to rising demand of automotives, e-vehicles sales and growing fintech startups: Ken Research

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philippines Auto Finance Market is in the growing stage, being driven by rising demand of automotives, positive outlook for e-vehicles, and potential for fintech growth.

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  • GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philippines Auto Finance Market is in the growing stage, being driven by rising demand of automotives, positive outlook for e-vehicles, and potential for fintech growth.
  • There are several players in the Philippines Auto Finance market some of which Metro Bank, Citi Bank, HSBC, RCBC, Global Domain, Asialink, Toyota Financial Service, JP Morgan, Maybank etc.
  • Philippines Auto Finance Market is in the growing phase and is driven by introduction of captives and online aggregators as well as growing prevalence of financing companies and auto dealers in the industry.
  • The Philippines Auto Finance Market is expected to see high growth rate with a CAGR of 6.8% over the forecasted period 2021-2026F.

Philippines Auto Finance market size is expected to reach USD ~18 Bn by 2026 owning to rising demand of automotives, e-vehicles sales and growing fintech startups: Ken Research

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philippines Auto Finance Market is in the growing stage, being driven by rising demand of automotives, positive outlook for e-vehicles, and potential for fintech growth.

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  • GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philippines Auto Finance Market is in the growing stage, being driven by rising demand of automotives, positive outlook for e-vehicles, and potential for fintech growth.
  • There are several players in the Philippines Auto Finance market some of which Metro Bank, Citi Bank, HSBC, RCBC, Global Domain, Asialink, Toyota Financial Service, JP Morgan, Maybank etc.
  • Philippines Auto Finance Market is in the growing phase and is driven by introduction of captives and online aggregators as well as growing prevalence of financing companies and auto dealers in the industry.
  • The Philippines Auto Finance Market is expected to see high growth rate with a CAGR of 6.8% over the forecasted period 2021-2026F.

TONIC.XYZ LAUNCHES NEW, CURATED GENERATIVE ART GALLERY WITH BLUE-CHIP ARTIST ROSTER AND INFLUENTIAL TASTEMAKERS

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-founder and CEO Susannah Maybank announces the launch of Tonic.xyz, a fine art gallery offering highly curated generative art on the blockchain for art and design enthusiasts—both crypto and non-crypto natives.

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  • Tonic will introduce art and design enthusiasts to a new world of generative art on the blockchain, launching its first collection January 31.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-founder and CEO Susannah Maybank announces the launch of Tonic.xyz , a fine art gallery offering highly curated generative art on the blockchain for art and design enthusiasts—both crypto and non-crypto natives.
  • Tonic aims to create a safe and welcoming space to learn about and collect fine art NFTs that bridge the digital and physical worlds.
  • Tonic has curated exceptional artists working in generative art—in which an artist codes a semi-autonomous system to create unique pieces—to produce collections for the gallery.

Exfor Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Subscription Model of Work in the FX Market

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Labuan, Malaysia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2023) - Exfor, a multinational financial company, has launched the first-ever subscription model for FX traders.

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  • Labuan, Malaysia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2023) - Exfor, a multinational financial company, has launched the first-ever subscription model for FX traders.
  • The new subscription model is designed to give traders freedom of action in the FX market.
  • With Exfor's new subscription model, these private traders can enjoy the same terms as the bigwigs from Wall Street.
  • The subscription model enables FX traders to select a specified timeframe for which they intend to pay for trading.