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AMTD IDEA Group Announces a New Share Repurchase Program

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Fintech, SGX, Share repurchase, Security (finance), HKB, AMTD

AMTD IDEA Group (“AMTD IDEA” or “Company”, NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) announced today that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its American depositary shares or ordinary shares until the end of the last business day of the first quarter in 2024, U.S. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • AMTD IDEA Group (“AMTD IDEA” or “Company”, NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) announced today that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its American depositary shares or ordinary shares until the end of the last business day of the first quarter in 2024, U.S. Eastern Time.
  • The Company plans to adopt and implement this share repurchase program in accordance with applicable rules and requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s insider trading policies.
  • The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b-5 requirements.
  • The Company’s board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size.

AMTD World Media And Entertainment Group Embraces Full Independent Board Structure, Ready For Its 2.0 Stage Of Development And Growth In The Global Domain

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Friday, February 9, 2024
Content Marketing, Finance, Fintech, Marketing, Banking, Communications, Professional Services, Media, Digital Marketing, Woman, Workforce, Culture, Mass media, HKD, SGX, Movement, Multimedia, Education, Theme, AMTD Digital, Area, Research, RGC, University Grants Committee, AMTD, HKB

AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA”) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”, and together with AMTD Group and AMTD IDEA as “AMTD”), announced the following new appointments for existing and/or new members of the boards of AMTD IDEA, AMTD Digital and AMTD World Media and Entertainment Group (“AMTD WME”), a joint venture among AMTD Group.

Key Points: 
  • AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA”) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”, and together with AMTD Group and AMTD IDEA as “AMTD”), announced the following new appointments for existing and/or new members of the boards of AMTD IDEA, AMTD Digital and AMTD World Media and Entertainment Group (“AMTD WME”), a joint venture among AMTD Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240209658540/en/
    AMTD IDEA and AMTD WME: Mr. Jazz Li has been appointed as an independent director of AMTD IDEA and AMTD WME.
  • AMTD Digital and AMTD WME: Ms. Joanne Shoveller has been designated as the Co-Chair of the Board of AMTD Digital, as well as the Chair of the Board of AMTD WME.
  • Under the joint efforts of the founding shareholders, including AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA and AMTD Digital, AMTD WME has now been developed as a standalone business group for cultural development, media and entertainment businesses with global outreach and exposures in over 33 countries.

What is Multi-Party Computation? Integration MPC in HyperBC Security Solutions

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Secure multi-party computation, CPU, HBC, TSS, Software as a service, SGX, Single point of failure, Failure, Augmented matrix, Risk, MPC, RSA, Hacks, Environment, TEE, Intel, Web3, Architecture, API, Cryptocurrency

Developed in the late 1970s, MPC is a cryptographic protocol aimed at enhancing computational security independently of third-party entities.

Key Points: 
  • Developed in the late 1970s, MPC is a cryptographic protocol aimed at enhancing computational security independently of third-party entities.
  • This article delves into the significance of MPC, its implications for Blockchain technology, and the rise of MPC wallets.
  • HyperBC leads the way in offering secure and efficient digital asset custody and payment solutions for businesses navigating the Web3 transition.
  • In short, HyperBC want the MPC WaaS solution provided to be: accessible, convenient, easy to use, and absolutely secure.

Pico Expands its Services at Japan Exchange Group Colocation Facility

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
SG1, ALC, Osaka Exchange, JPX, Tokyo Commodity Exchange, CBOE, Investment, SG3, Tokyo Stock Exchange, SGX, Japan Exchange Group, South Korea, CC2

NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pico , a leading provider of mission-critical technology, data and analytic services for the financial markets community, continues to invest in its managed colocation facility at Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX), now supporting the newly launched Layer 1 network solution.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pico , a leading provider of mission-critical technology, data and analytic services for the financial markets community, continues to invest in its managed colocation facility at Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX), now supporting the newly launched Layer 1 network solution.
  • The network architecture from the exchange supports ultra-low latency Layer 1 connectivity to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) and Osaka Exchange (OSE).
  • Japan is one of many global trading locations where Pico provides ultra-low latency solutions, supporting clients with latency-sensitive trading strategies that require highly accurate views of the market and fast execution times.
  • Contact us for more information about Pico’s Layer 1 network solution in the JPX data center.

AMTD IDEA Successfully Completed Its Share Repurchase Program

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Fintech, HKB, AMTD, SGX

AMTD IDEA Group (“AMTD IDEA” or “Company”, NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) announced today that the Company has successfully completed the repurchase of all of the shares authorised under the US$40 million repurchase program previously announced.

Key Points: 
  • AMTD IDEA Group (“AMTD IDEA” or “Company”, NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) announced today that the Company has successfully completed the repurchase of all of the shares authorised under the US$40 million repurchase program previously announced.
  • Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, Chairman of the Company commented, “We are fully confident about the sustainable values of the Company as well as the diversity harvested through the Company’s successful international business development and positioning.
  • We are committed to creating long term values for shareholders and continuing our expansion through global partnerships and initiatives.”

Singapore Exchange (SEL) Digital Transformation Strategy Analysis Report 2023: Innovation Programs, Technology Initiatives, Estimated ICT Budget, and Major ICT Contracts

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Titan, Deference, Curriculum, AI, Digital, Ecosystem, Investment, Infocomm Media Development Authority, DLT, IMDA, SGX, Acquisition, MOU, ICT, Organization, Retail

DUBLIN, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Singapore Exchange Limited - Digital transformation strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Singapore Exchange Limited - Digital transformation strategies" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides insight into SGX's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, its technology initiatives, its estimated ICT budget, and its major ICT contracts.
  • Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is a financial market "infrastructure," operating equity, derivatives, and fixed income markets.
  • SGX has embraced digital collaboration tools and services to support its digital transformation and developed digital curriculum to train employees on digital solutions.

AMTD Digital’s Entertainment and Movie Businesses Are Estimated to Contribute Significantly to Net Profit

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Friday, January 26, 2024
Technology, Content Marketing, Entertainment, Communications, Mobile Entertainment, Networks, Film & Motion Pictures, Digital Marketing, Licensing (Entertainment), AMTD, HKB, City, VIP, SGX, HKD, Nature

For the six months ended October 31, 2023, the Company is expecting a contribution of US$16 million from its entertainment and movie businesses.

Key Points: 
  • For the six months ended October 31, 2023, the Company is expecting a contribution of US$16 million from its entertainment and movie businesses.
  • Other strong key performance indicators as of today: total movie viewers of 11.92 million; 3.94 billion of tiktok video plays relating to the movie; No.
  • 1 ranking in the 2024 China crime and thriller movie category in terms of box office etc.
  • The theatre time of the “Goldfinger” movie in China has been extended until 23:59pm on February 29, 2024 due to popularity.

Strengthening Privacy in Web3 through the Secret Network and Hacken Partnership

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Hacken, Engineering, Privacy, Partnership, Bridge, BK Häcken, Triage, Cross, Dapp, Blockchain, SGX, Secrecy, Penetration test, Cryptocurrency

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Secret Network announces a partnership with Hacken, a highly respected blockchain security services company. This partnership marks a crucial stride toward enhancing privacy and security within the Web3 realm by uniting shared values and bridging Secret Network's ecosystem with Hacken's security prowess.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Secret Network announces a partnership with Hacken, a highly respected blockchain security services company.
  • Andriy Kashcheyev, VP of Engineering at Hacken, emphasizes Secret Network's commitment to privacy: "Secret Network prioritizes the privacy aspect of a security angle in the layer-1 triangle (security-scalability-decentralization).
  • As part of its ongoing dedication to Web3 security, Hacken extends several benefits to Secret Network projects, including:
    1.
  • SeanRad, Developer Relations at Secret Network, says "As we embark on this collaborative journey, Hacken and Secret Network are united in our commitment to privacy, security, and innovation in the Web3 space.

AMTD IDEA Awarded “Best Financial Services” Recognition

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Friday, January 5, 2024
Fintech, Professional Services, Business, Finance, Multimedia, City, Golden Joystick Awards, SGX, HKB, AMTD, Communication

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has been granted “the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – Best Financial Services Award” by Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group in the fourth “Pilot 9+2” Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Forum and Award Ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has been granted “the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – Best Financial Services Award” by Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group in the fourth “Pilot 9+2” Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Forum and Award Ceremony.
  • This recognition marks the second time AMTD IDEA being awarded with the Best Financial Services Award since it received the same award while Dr. Calvin Choi, Chairman of AMTD Group and Founder of AMTD IDEA, won “the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Contribution Award (Individual)” from the inaugural “Pilot 9+2” Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Forum in 2021.
  • Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, Chairman of AMTD IDEA commented: “I am proud of AMTD’s recognition by the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group.
  • This award is well deserved for AMTD IDEA as AMTD has always been committed to promoting the developments of a sustainable economy in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.”
    William Fung, CEO of AMTD IDEA added, “AMTD endeavours to play a role of super connector leveraging Hong Kong's advantages as an international financial centre and promoting closer cooperation between cities in the region.

Samurai 2K Aerosol Selected for Forbes Asia Under a Billion List

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Friday, December 8, 2023
Telephone, SM Investments, Travel, COVID-19, Anthony Road, R & D, Sponsor, Certification, Investment, SGX, Growth, Finance, Senior, Management

SINGAPORE, Dec 8, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (SGX: Y8E), a manufacturer of automotive aerosol paints and aerosol solution specialist, today announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the list of best 200 companies in Forbes Asia's annual "Best Under a Billion Dollars Award" for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Dec 8, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (SGX: Y8E), a manufacturer of automotive aerosol paints and aerosol solution specialist, today announced that it has been selected for inclusion in the list of best 200 companies in Forbes Asia's annual "Best Under a Billion Dollars Award" for 2021.
  • In its annual survey, companies are scored based on several financial performance metrics and chosen from a list of 20,000 firms.
  • This list recognizes the top 200 publicly listed companies in the Asia Pacific region with sales between US$10 million to US$1 billion.
  • (L-R) Henry T. Sy Jr., Vice Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation, Ian Ong, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited, and Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes Media.