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Lion Announces Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platform License Application, to Strengthen Digital Business Footprint

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Presently, Hong Kong is establishing a standardized global virtual asset (VA) trading market.

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  • Presently, Hong Kong is establishing a standardized global virtual asset (VA) trading market.
  • Lion remains focused on cultivation in Hong Kong and Singapore, which are both global financial centers and also competing global virtual asset hubs.
  • The Group's VATP license application in Hong Kong will enable Lion Group to further expand in the fintech sector and opens new revenue opportunities.
  • "After successfully obtaining the SFC Type 7 VA trading license from the Hong Kong SFC, Lion will meet the relevant compliance requirements making it eligible as a VATP.

Eaton Partners Acts as Exclusive Placement Agent For Blue Ridge Construction Capital

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ROWAYTON, Conn., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eaton Partners (Eaton), a leading placement agent and financial advisory firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), is pleased to announce it has acted as exclusive placement agent for Blue Ridge Construction Capital (BRCC), a building products focused private equity firm that invests in family and founder-owned businesses.

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  • ROWAYTON, Conn., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eaton Partners (Eaton), a leading placement agent and financial advisory firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), is pleased to announce it has acted as exclusive placement agent for Blue Ridge Construction Capital (BRCC), a building products focused private equity firm that invests in family and founder-owned businesses.
  • Congratulations to the Blue Ridge Construction Capital team on a successful capital raise, said Peter Martenson, Managing Director, GP Advisory, Secondaries, and Directs at Eaton Partners.
  • Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • Eaton Partners and the Eaton Partners logo are trademarks of Eaton Partners, LLC, a limited liability company.

MICT, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on Monday, November 14, 2022

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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MONTVALE, NJ, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MICT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MICT) (MICT) announced today it will report its third quarter 2022 financial results pre-market on Monday, November 14, 2022.

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  • MONTVALE, NJ, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MICT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MICT) (MICT) announced today it will report its third quarter 2022 financial results pre-market on Monday, November 14, 2022.
  • A press release detailing these results will be issued in conjunction with the filing of MICTs 10-Q quarterly report with the SEC.
  • The press release and 10-Q filing will be available on the Companys investor relations website at investors.mict-inc.com .
  • These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results.

MICT Scheduled to Complete Acquisition of Tingo, Inc. Operating Business and Assets Prior to November 30, Following Filing of Tingo Definitive Information Statement

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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MONTVALE, NJ, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MICT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MICT) (“MICT”) and Tingo, Inc. (OTC Markets: TMNA) (“Tingo”) today announced the filing of Tingo’s Definitive Information Statement regarding the merger of Tingo Mobile PLC, Tingo’s sole operating subsidiary (“Tingo Mobile”) with MICT. As more than 77% of Tingo’s total voting power approved the Merger, MICT and Tingo have now scheduled a closing date of the Merger for November 30, 2022 (the “Closing Date”).

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  • This transaction represents a tremendous opportunity for both Tingo Mobile and MICT to accelerate the growth of their combined operations.
  • MICT intends to file with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement of MICT in connection with Business Combination.
  • Tingo has filed with the SEC a definitive information statement of Tingo in connection with Business Combination.
  • Stockholders of Tingo and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the MICT preliminary proxy statement, and amendments thereto, and the Tingo definitive information statement because these documents will contain important information about Tingo, MICT and the Business Combination.

Eaton Partners Acts as Exclusive Placement Agent and Financial Advisor to Allied Industrial Partners

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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ROWAYTON, Conn., Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eaton Partners (Eaton), one of the largest placement agents and financial advisory firms and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), is pleased to announce that it has acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent for Allied Industrial Partners LLC (AIP), an industrial-focused middle market private equity firm based in Houston, Texas.

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  • ROWAYTON, Conn., Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eaton Partners (Eaton), one of the largest placement agents and financial advisory firms and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), is pleased to announce that it has acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent for Allied Industrial Partners LLC (AIP), an industrial-focused middle market private equity firm based in Houston, Texas.
  • Eaton also served as the exclusive placement agent and financial advisor for AIPs acquisitions of Waste Eliminator earlier this year and CES Power in 2021.
  • Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • Eaton Partners and the Eaton Partners logo are trademarks of Eaton Partners, LLC, a limited liability company.

Liquidnet Advances Electronification of Primary Market Workflow With Live Deals

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Mark Russell, Global Head of Fixed Income at Liquidnet, said: We are delighted to deliver on our promise; a primary market workflow that brings real efficiency to the live deals in the market.

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  • Mark Russell, Global Head of Fixed Income at Liquidnet, said: We are delighted to deliver on our promise; a primary market workflow that brings real efficiency to the live deals in the market.
  • Jonathan Gray, Head of Primary Markets, EMEA, added: Weve been on this electronification journey alongside the buy side for a number of years now.
  • With these live deals, we have now proven that it all works, that we got there.
  • The seamless completion of live deals through the Liquidnet platform is a major step forward.

HashKey Capital Singapore Secures In-Principle Approval for the Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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("HashKey Capital Singapore", and together with its affiliates, the "HashKey Group") announced at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 that it has received its in-principle approval for the Capital Markets Services ("CMS") license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") as a licensed fund management company (LFMC).

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  • ("HashKey Capital Singapore", and together with its affiliates, the "HashKey Group") announced at Singapore Fintech Festival 2022 that it has received its in-principle approval for the Capital Markets Services ("CMS") license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") as a licensed fund management company (LFMC).
  • When granted, the CMS license will allow HashKey Capital Singapore to conduct fund management services from Singapore.
  • HashKey Capital Singapore, part of HashKey Capital, prides itself as a company which takes the next step in bringing digital assets closer to mainstream institutional adoption.
  • "Once the CMS licenseis granted, HashKey Capital will be able to offer its services to institutional and accredited investors.

United States MSB license makes MetaTdex more compliant

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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And all the businesses that engage in digital asset-related business in the United States must register and get an MSB license from FinCEN.

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  • And all the businesses that engage in digital asset-related business in the United States must register and get an MSB license from FinCEN.
  • With the MSB license, MetaTdex gained the following advantages:
    Investors approval:The United States has excellent company laws and financial industry supervision, and a US license will make MetaTdex's trading platform more appealing to global investors.
  • Platform strength endorsement:The MSB license is a standard license for global digital currency trading platforms.And getting an MSB license needs specific requirements, so MetaTdex obtaining this license shows MetaTdex's real strength.
  • Although MetaTdex has obtained the MSB license in the United States, it has also applied for licenses in many countries, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Singapore in Asia.

Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange Attends Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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HONG KONG, Nov 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange ("HKD.com"), the first digital asset exchange to combine both an online platform and a sizable physical store in Hong Kong, attended the Hong Kong Fintech Week for the second year in a row.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange ("HKD.com"), the first digital asset exchange to combine both an online platform and a sizable physical store in Hong Kong, attended the Hong Kong Fintech Week for the second year in a row.
  • HKD.com will explore the extraordinary possibilities of innovative fintech with industry leaders in this opportunity and play a leading role in the development of the fintech industry in Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong Fintech week is a benchmark fintech event in Asia, organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Invest Hong Kong, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission and the Insurance Authority.
  • Founded in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange (HKD.com) is a world-class digital asset trading platform for the world.

Piper Sandler Expands Investment Banking with the Hiring of James Reilly

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of James (Jim) Reilly as a managing director in the Minneapolis office.

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  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of James (Jim) Reilly as a managing director in the Minneapolis office.
  • Prior to joining Piper Sandler, Reilly was a managing director covering the automotive aftermarket at Lazard.
  • We are pleased to have Jim co-lead the effort around the vehicle aftermarket, said Matt Sznewajs , co-head of diversified industrials & services investment banking at Piper Sandler.
  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership.