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ION LookOut named "Best Solution for Records Retention" at RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
EMIR, Collection, Periodic function, Marketing, Risk management, SFTR, Data collection, Growth, HKMA, DFA, Single Supervisory Mechanism, Regulatory technology, REMIT, Lookout, ION, Cryptocurrency

LONDON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ION, a leading global provider of mission-critical trading and workflow automation and risk management software to financial institutions that deal in asset management, cleared derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and secured funding, announces that ION LookOut has been named "Best Solution for Records Retention" by RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024.

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  • LONDON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ION , a leading global provider of mission-critical trading and workflow automation and risk management software to financial institutions that deal in asset management, cleared derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and secured funding, announces that ION LookOut has been named "Best Solution for Records Retention" by RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2024.
  • LookOut, developed by LIST – an ION company – is a multi-asset solution for record-keeping to which users can add market surveillance, regulatory reporting, and business analytics.
  • "Naming LookOut as the Best Solution for Records Retention reflects ION's commitment to delivering innovative solutions to meet our customers' evolving needs," said Alvise Insalaco, Chief Executive Officer: LIST.
  • "The solution can process large amounts of data and offers a workflow management system with built-in connectivity for reporting entities and National Competent Authorities."

Aegis Trust & Custody Joins Hands with FORMS HK, Hi Sun Tech, and Infocast to establish the Digital Asset Service Hub (DASH) and Consortium for Banks in Hong Kong

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Central bank, CBDC, Corporation, Central bank digital currency, Trust, Fintech, Web3, Partnership, InvestHK, DASH, Consortium, Ecosystem, Aegis, HKMA, Safety, Digital currency, Aegis Trust, Information technology, Real, Economic development, HK, SFC, Web 3.0, Reference, Cryptocurrency

This groundbreaking project aims to support banks in becoming "Virtual Asset Ready" by providing a foundational step.

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  • This groundbreaking project aims to support banks in becoming "Virtual Asset Ready" by providing a foundational step.
  • The Custody+ Lab focuses on virtual asset custody for cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, stablecoins, and CBDC.
  • The project's goal is to enhance the technological and operational preparedness of businesses navigating the complex realm of digital assets in Hong Kong.
  • We will play a key role in ensuring the seamless integration of financial transactions within banks and the digital asset ecosystem.

RISKTHINKING.AI AWARDED 2ND PLACE IN HKMA'S GREEN FINTECH COMPETITION

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Carbon, Disclosure, Sustainability, Climate change, VELO, Climate, Humble, Texas, Conference, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Climate risk, Climate risk management, HKMA, Sustainable finance, Bloomberg L.P., Medical device, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Hong Kong

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Riskthinking.AI, a Toronto-based climate risk data and analytics provider, proudly announces its achievement of securing second place in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Green Fintech Competition, held as part of the Green and Sustainable Banking Conference.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Riskthinking.AI, a Toronto-based climate risk data and analytics provider, proudly announces its achievement of securing second place in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Green Fintech Competition, held as part of the Green and Sustainable Banking Conference.
  • The HKMA Green Fintech Competition was a central focus of the conference.
  • The competition sought market-ready solutions in four categories: Net-zero Transition, Climate Risk Management, Green and Sustainable Finance, and Sustainability or Climate-related Disclosure and Reporting.
  • HKMA's recognition of Riskthinking.AI in the Green Fintech Competition underscores its achievement in innovating accessible, comprehensive, and dependable solutions for measuring climate-related financial risk worldwide, including in Asia.

RISKTHINKING.AI AWARDED 2ND PLACE IN HKMA'S GREEN FINTECH COMPETITION

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Carbon, Disclosure, Sustainability, Climate change, VELO, Climate, Humble, Texas, Conference, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Climate risk, Climate risk management, HKMA, Sustainable finance, Bloomberg L.P., Medical device, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Hong Kong

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Riskthinking.AI, a Toronto-based climate risk data and analytics provider, proudly announces its achievement of securing second place in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Green Fintech Competition, held as part of the Green and Sustainable Banking Conference.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Riskthinking.AI, a Toronto-based climate risk data and analytics provider, proudly announces its achievement of securing second place in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Green Fintech Competition, held as part of the Green and Sustainable Banking Conference.
  • The HKMA Green Fintech Competition was a central focus of the conference.
  • The competition sought market-ready solutions in four categories: Net-zero Transition, Climate Risk Management, Green and Sustainable Finance, and Sustainability or Climate-related Disclosure and Reporting.
  • HKMA's recognition of Riskthinking.AI in the Green Fintech Competition underscores its achievement in innovating accessible, comprehensive, and dependable solutions for measuring climate-related financial risk worldwide, including in Asia.

Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) Launched at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Disclosure, Policy, CASI, HSBC, COP28, Chairperson, ISSB, University, CFA Institute, Silk Road Fund, Growth, Capacity building, HKMA, Standard Chartered, Non-governmental organization, Renewable energy, Tourism, Hong Kong

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma Jun, President of the Beijing-based Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), together with representatives from six other founding members, launched the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) today at COP28.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma Jun, President of the Beijing-based Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), together with representatives from six other founding members, launched the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) today at COP28.
  • "The demand for sustainable investment is huge in EMDEs, but most of these economies are yet to put in place the key elements of a green financial system.
  • Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of HKMA, said "EMDEs are facing steep pathways to meet their sustainable development goals, requiring substantial investment.
  • Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, said "CASI demonstrates the value of constructive partnerships to accelerate sustainable investment.

Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) Launched at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Disclosure, Policy, CASI, HSBC, COP28, Chairperson, ISSB, University, CFA Institute, Silk Road Fund, Growth, Capacity building, HKMA, Standard Chartered, Non-governmental organization, Renewable energy, Tourism, Hong Kong

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma Jun, President of the Beijing-based Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), together with representatives from six other founding members, launched the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) today at COP28.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma Jun, President of the Beijing-based Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), together with representatives from six other founding members, launched the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) today at COP28.
  • "The demand for sustainable investment is huge in EMDEs, but most of these economies are yet to put in place the key elements of a green financial system.
  • Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of HKMA, said "EMDEs are facing steep pathways to meet their sustainable development goals, requiring substantial investment.
  • Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, said "CASI demonstrates the value of constructive partnerships to accelerate sustainable investment.

Fosun International Awarded "Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Awards" by The Hong Kong Management Association

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 2 November 2023, The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) held the "2023 Best Annual Reports Awards" ceremony in Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 2 November 2023, The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) held the "2023 Best Annual Reports Awards" ceremony in Hong Kong.
  • Fosun International was awarded the "Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Awards" by HKMA, in recognition of the company's outstanding performance in ESG strategy, environmental protection, social responsibility, corporate governance and information disclosure by authoritative organization.
  • Fosun has always emphasized that corporate leaders should attach importance to ESG governance and establish an accountability system.
  • Fosun International received an AA MSCI ESG rating and was the only conglomerate in Greater China with such rating.

Capacity-Building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) announced in Beijing

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Silk Road Fund, COP28, Global North and Global South, Policy, Belt, Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, CASI, HSBC, Medical device connectivity, Organization, Standard Chartered, Non-governmental organization, University, Private sector, G20, MA, HKMA, ASEAN, Chairperson, UN, Renewable energy, Wilhelm von der Emde

The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) aims to provide quality learning programs to support countries to develop sustainable finance in the ASEAN, Central Asian, African, the Middle East, and Latin American regions.

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  • The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) aims to provide quality learning programs to support countries to develop sustainable finance in the ASEAN, Central Asian, African, the Middle East, and Latin American regions.
  • Dr. Ma Jun, President of the IFS and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), highlighted the importance of capacity building to unlocking sustainable capital in the Global South.
  • "The lack of technical capacity is a key impediment to mobilization of private sector financing for climate actions and sustainability in EMDEs.
  • A formal launch event for CASI will be held in Dubai during the annual UN climate talks (COP28) in early December.

 Swift Advances CBDC Innovation as Interlinking Solution Begins Beta Testing

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Swift has entered a new phase of its breakthrough work on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) interoperability, announcing that three central banks are beta testing its innovative solution for interlinking CBDCs, while 30 financial institutions are experimenting with the solution in a new sandbox to explore further use cases.

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  • Swift has entered a new phase of its breakthrough work on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) interoperability, announcing that three central banks are beta testing its innovative solution for interlinking CBDCs, while 30 financial institutions are experimenting with the solution in a new sandbox to explore further use cases.
  • Swift committed to developing a beta version of its CBDC connector solution after a first iteration of sandbox testing, with participants recognising the solution’s ‘clear potential and value’.
  • The beta solution has taken its next step, with three central banks and monetary authorities, including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the National Bank of Kazakhstan, integrating the solution with their own infrastructure for direct testing.
  • Central and commercial bank participants noted that the connector enabled the seamless exchange of CBDCs, even for those built on different platforms.

Mercurity Fintech Holding's Subsidiary, Ucon Capital Hong Kong, Earns Distinguished Approval to enter “Cyberport” Community

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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This approval is a significant acknowledgment of MFH and Ucon's capabilities and expertise, marking a critical milestone in the Company's strategic vision.

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  • This approval is a significant acknowledgment of MFH and Ucon's capabilities and expertise, marking a critical milestone in the Company's strategic vision.
  • Ucon's acceptance into the Cyberport community will provide MFH with rich resources to fuel its future development.
  • This expansion will further the Company's global presence and reinforce its positioning as a global leader in the fintech space.
  • Mercurity Fintech Holding, Inc. CEO Shi Qiu expressed, “We are honored to join this group of influential and carefully selected companies in the Hong Kong Cyberport initiative.