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TalentCorp Plays Important Role in Supporting KESUMA To Empower Women’s Agenda

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March 6, 2024

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the MADANI Economy framework, the government increased the importance of women’s participation in the workforce by 60% to enhance the talent strategy that would fulfil the needs of the MADANI economy. However, the growth rate of women’s participation in the workforce remains modest, at 56.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023.

As a result, the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), through its agency Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp), launched a new initiative called Wanita MyWIRA, which aims to close the workforce gap. As an agency entrusted with mobilising talent strategies, Wanita MyWIRA will serve as a platform for activities that empower women while structuring all women empowerment programmes under TalentCorp’s supervision.

YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, in his speech during the initiative’s launch, stated that TalentCorp has been mandated as an agency of KESUMA to empower the country’s workforce, including enhancing initiatives that promote the value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which will help achieve the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) goal.

“Given that we lack information and data on the women in the workforce who have stopped working, and vice versa, it is critical that we have accurate and detailed data to assist them. Thus, TalentCorp will be responsible through the Wanita MyWIRA initiative, which aims to digitalised the Career Comeback Programme that will facilitate tax incentives and build better data to advance women’s position and strengthen the cross-agency cooperation under KESUMA,” he stated.

The Wanita MyWIRA Initiative aligns with the MADANI economic framework’s goals of achieving gender equality. It is the foundation of initiatives that empower women, such as the Tax Incentive through the Career Comeback Programme, which has been extended until 2027.

In addition, TalentCorp also offers advocacy programmes to help employers implement DEI ideals and engage working women and parents, such as the Women Industry Network, Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA), and support for work-life balance approaches.

Thomas Mathew, TalentCorp Group’s Chief Executive Officer, stated that the agency will continue to promote women and latent talent who can help the MADANI Economy achieve its goals.

“Under the Wanita MyWIRA Initiative, we will leverage the MyNext platform for assessment and profiling tools to create a centralised database for the Women Workforce as well as other initiatives such as the Critical Occupations List (MyCOL) and strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) to support women initiatives as mandated by YB Minister,” he said.

“We believe that by digitising data specifically for women, we can provide reliable information that will support initiatives to help women. We will also collaborate with all cross-ministerial agencies, the private sector, and academia because no human individual can stand alone; thus, we must work together to achieve this aim,” he added.

The Wanita MyWIRA initiative was launched in conjunction with the celebration of TalentCorp’s International Women’s Day, which takes place from 2 – 9 March 2024. Various activities are provided to inject the spirit of participation of skilled women, including the Women’s Career Convention on 9 March, a career carnival with companies led by women and offering FWA. The convention also offers Resume writing services, job interview workshops, as well as sharing sessions on the value of DEI.

TalentCorp is also targeting the participation of more than 1 thousand participants among women from various backgrounds. Among the companies that will be joining in making the TalentCorp Women’s Career Convention a success include Hiredly, Kiddocare, ManagedCare, British Petroleum, DHL, Exxon Mobil, etc.

To find out more about TalentCorp Women Initiatives and Programmes, please visit www.talentcorp.com.my/wanitamywira

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Hexagon Interim Report 1 January – 31 March 2026

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April 23, 2026

STOCKHOLM, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

First quarter 2026

Continuing operations

Operating net sales of 963.8 (961.5) resulting in organic growth of 8%Net sales including acquired deferred revenue amounted to 963.6 MEUR (961.5)Adjusted gross earnings of 606.3 (619.1) resulting in a 62.9% (64.4) gross marginAdjusted operating earnings (EBIT1) of 251.3 MEUR (248.7) resulting in a 26.1% (25.9) EBIT1 marginAdjusted earnings per share of 6.7 Euro cent (6.5)Earnings per share of 58.4 Euro cent (5.0)Cash conversion of 77% (60)Recurring revenue of 289.9 MEUR (308.0), 6% organic growthOctave reported operating net sales of 327.2 MEUR (361.3) and adjusted operating margin of 25.2% (26.6)Adjusted earnings per share including discontinued operations of 9.1 (9.4)Earnings per share including discontinued operations of 59.9 Euro cent (7.0)

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Dragonpass Empowers Financial Institutions with End-to-End Loyalty Solutions at Money20/20 Asia

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April 23, 2026

BANGKOK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dragonpass, a leading global travel and lifestyle platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, showcasing its customer loyalty solutions for banks, payment providers, credit card issuers, and fintech companies across APAC and globally.

As one of the most influential fintech events worldwide, Money20/20 Asia gathers decision-makers across the financial ecosystem. At the event, Dragonpass demonstrated how financial institutions can enhance customer engagement and build long-term loyalty through integrated travel and lifestyle experiences.

Established in 2005, Dragonpass has evolved from a lounge provider into a loyalty solutions partner, serving more than 800 global clients and over 40 million members worldwide.

At the core of Dragonpass is a business structure that combines global supply aggregation, a technology-enabled engagement platform, and consumer-facing lifestyle services — providing a one-stop solution across the customer lifecycle.

Leveraging data-driven insights, Dragonpass enables partners to design and optimise loyalty programs, incorporating customer segmentation and tiered incentive structures, alongside curated campaigns and entitlement configuration — driving more effective customer activation, engagement, and retention.

Its offering includes a broad portfolio of travel and lifestyle benefits such as airport lounge access, fast-track, dining, airport transfers, and lifestyle experiences. These are supported by flexible delivery models, including API integration, white-label solutions, and ready-to-deploy digital platforms, enabling seamless integration into clients’ customer journeys.

As customer expectations evolve, the industry is shifting from standardized benefits to more personalized, experience-led loyalty models. Insights from Dragonpass’s Loyalty Index show that customers increasingly value trust, rewards, simplicity, recognition, and exclusivity, with preferences varying across markets.

“Financial institutions today are looking for more effective ways to engage customers beyond traditional rewards,” said Jane Zhu, Co-founder and CEO of Dragonpass. “User engagement is at the core of loyalty, and technology — especially AI — plays a key role in enabling deeper and more relevant customer connections.”

Dragonpass works with leading global brands including Mastercard, Visa, HSBC, and Revolut, supporting them deliver differentiated value propositions and enhance customer engagement through scalable, customizable solutions.

Through its participation at Money20/20 Asia, Dragonpass aims to strengthen its presence in the APAC market and build strategic partnerships with organizations seeking to elevate their customer engagement strategies.

About Dragonpass

Dragonpass is a global travel and lifestyle platform providing premium airport and travel experiences across 140+ countries. By integrating global supply and technology, Dragonpass enables partners to deliver seamless, personalized experiences and drive customer loyalty.

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SBI Life Insurance registers New Business Premium of ₹42,551 crores for the year ended on 31st March, 2026

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April 23, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SBI Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers in the country registered a New Business Premium of ₹42,551 crores for the year ended on 31st March, 2026 vis-a-vis ₹35,577 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2025. Single premium has increased by 28% over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

Establishing a clear focus on protection, SBI Life’s protection new business premium stood at ₹4,622 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026, marking a growth of 13%. Protection Individual new business premium registered a growth of 23% and stood at ₹973 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026. Individual New Business Premium stands at ₹29,783 crores with 13% growth over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

SBI Life’s profit after tax stands at ₹2,470 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026 with a growth of 2% over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

The company’s solvency ratio continues to remain robust at 1.90 as on 31st March, 2026 as against the regulatory requirement of 1.50.

SBI Life’s AUM also continued to grow at 9% to ₹4,87,163 crores as on 31st March, 2026 from ₹4,48,039 crores as on 31st March, 2025, with the debt-equity mix of 62:38. 94% of the debt investments are in AAA and Sovereign instruments.

The company has a diversified distribution network of 3,58,506 trained insurance professionals and wide presence with 1,230 offices across the country, comprising of strong bancassurance channel, agency channel and others comprising of corporate agents, brokers, Point of Sale Persons (POS), insurance marketing firms, web aggregators and direct business.

Performance for the year ended March 31, 2026

Private Market leadership in Individual New Business Premium and Individual Rated Premium with market share of 25.5% & 22.9% respectively.Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) stands at ₹ 24,266 crores with growth of 13%Individual New Business Sum Assured stands at ₹ 4,46,337 crores with 61% growthImprovement in 13M & 49M persistency by 53 bps & 107 bps respectivelyValue of New Business (VoNB) stands at ₹ 6,667 crores with growth of 12%VoNB Margin stands at 27.5%Indian Embedded value (IEV) stands at ₹ 80,791 crores with 15% growthProfit After Tax (PAT) stands at ₹ 2,470 crores with 2% growthOperating Return on Embedded Value stands at 19.7% Assets under Management stands at ₹ 4,87,163 crores with 9% growthRobust Solvency ratio of 1.90

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