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Envestnet Tops 2024 ‘Wealthies’ Finalists List With Seven Nominations

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2 years ago

August 27, 2024

Recognition Spans ‘All-In-One’ Platforms, Innovation, Direct Indexing, Retirement, and Annuities Showcasing Envestnet’s Comprehensive Solutions and Integrations

BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Envestnet (NYSE: ENV), a leading provider of integrated technology, data intelligence, and wealth solutions, announced that its ecosystem has been recognized as a finalist for seven 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards (“Wealthies”). Envestnet’s ecosystem received the highest number of finalists from a field of more than 1,000 entries across over 400 companies when including its Exchanges.

To view the full list of finalists, please visit: https://informaconnect.com/wealth-management-industry-awards/2024-finalists/.

“Envestnet is honored by this recognition, which reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering financial advisors through our integrated wealth management platform. Our nominations across diverse categories underscore the breadth and innovation of the Envestnet ecosystem,” said Molly Weiss, Group President, Wealth Management Platform, Envestnet. “We’re also excited that Advisor Credit Exchange, which powers the Envestnet Credit Exchange, is a finalist in two categories, recognized for its innovation in enabling financial advisors to seamlessly manage clients’ cash and credit alongside investments.”

Celebrating its tenth year in September, the Wealthies recognize top companies, individuals, and organizations dedicated to supporting financial advisor success. Envestnet has been named a finalist this year for the following innovations, reinforcing the holistic solutions and platform it delivers for financial advisors:

Quantitative Portfolios (CATEGORY: Direct Indexing for Asset Managers): Envestnet’s Quantitative Portfolios (QPs) are its internally managed direct indexing solutions for advisors available on its platform. QRG Capital Management, Inc., an Envestnet subsidiary, drives the QPs with its research framework, construction techniques, and portfolio management experience. Over the past three years, Envestnet’s QPs offerings have grown by 40% annually in accounts and advisors. Since its launch in 2013, direct indexing has become the most popular separate account strategy across the Envestnet ecosystem.

Access to Annuities via the Insurance Exchange (CATEGORY: Insurance): The Envestnet Insurance Exchange, powered by Fiduciary Exchange, LLC (FIDx), gives access to many types of annuities, enabling advisors to deliver fully integrated advice through Envestnet’s ecosystem. It provides end-to-end management of annuity solutions through the Envestnet platform so that advisors can seamlessly plan, research, propose, open, and actively manage annuities from leading carriers. A prominent registered investment adviser began using the Envestnet Insurance Exchange in 2022 and created a proprietary advisory annuity for its advisors. Since then, they’ve expanded the use of the platform to include more than 600 active advisors, with an average of 22 new users each month.

Retire Complete (CATEGORY: 401(k) Technology for Retirement Plan Support and Advisor Services): In November 2023, Envestnet deepened its relationship with Empower to launch Retire Complete, a turnkey digital 401(k) solution offering retirement plan sponsors access to high-quality plans within minutes. Envestnet Retire Complete can support advisors and their business owner clients in the retirement market, combining Envestnet’s fiduciary guidance and investment due diligence with Empower’s personalized communications and investments, to help more employers provide competitive 401(k) plans. This solution creates an opportunity for advisors to help businesses deliver value to their employees—while helping to address fiduciary concerns and service challenges associated with running a retirement plan, enabling more organizations to offer a competitive benefits package for attracting and retaining top talent.

Envestnet Wealth Management Platform (CATEGORY: Innovation Platforms): Envestnet has transformed the way fee-based financial advice is delivered through its Wealth Management Platform. Serving the wealth management industry for 25 years with more than $6 trillion in platform assets, Envestnet is helping to lead the growth of wealth managers and transforming the way financial advice is delivered through its ecosystem of integrated technology, advanced insights, and comprehensive solutions. It is positioned to help advisors adapt to changes in how essential advice is defined and delivered.

Envestnet Wealth Management Ecosystem (CATEGORY: Unified (All-In-One) Systems): Envestnet refines its ecosystem to empower advisors and enterprises, aiming to enable them to maximize the value they deliver to clients. Envestnet has been at the forefront of the wealth management industry for 25 years, offering essential tools and support to empower financial advisors. With a wide range of services including TAMP, and through partnerships, access to insurance, credit, trust services, and alternatives, Envestnet’s ecosystem caters to the diverse needs of clients. Leveraging 100+ data insights, with millions of specific account incidents, advisors can enhance client service delivery and bring efficiency to their practices. Envestnet’s commitment to improving advisors’ daily experiences drives it to innovate, providing technology-driven solutions that help foster growth, productivity, and deeper client engagement.

In addition to being named a finalist in these categories, the Advisor Credit Exchange (ACE), which powers the Envestnet Credit Exchange, was named a finalist in two categories. The winners for this year will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on September 5, 2024, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

About Envestnet
Envestnet is helping to lead the growth of wealth managers and transforming the way financial advice is delivered through its ecosystem of connected technology, advanced insights, and comprehensive solutions – backed by industry-leading service and support. Serving the wealth management industry for 25 years with more than $6.2 trillion in platform assets—more than 110,000 advisors, 17 of the 20 largest U.S. banks, 48 of the 50 largest wealth management and brokerage firms, more than 500 of the largest RIAs — thousands of companies, depend on Envestnet technology and services to help drive business growth and productivity, and better outcomes for their clients. Data as of 6/30/24.

Envestnet refers to the family of operating subsidiaries of the public holding company, Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV). For a deeper dive into how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com. Stay connected with us for the latest updates and insights on LinkedIn and X (@ENVintel).

Through its ACx technology, Advisor Credit Exchange, LLC (¨ACE¨) provides access to lending solutions for advisors´ clients via the Envestnet Platform through Envestnet Asset Management´s affiliate, Envestnet Financial Technologies. Envestnet, Inc. has a financial interest and occupies board of director positions in ACE. Neither ACE nor Envestnet offers any loan products or makes any lending decisions. The funding and administration of all loans is undertaken by separate and unaffiliated financial institutions. This press release should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement of any particular product, service, bank or firm.

Plan sponsors will always retain some fiduciary responsibility and should therefore conduct their own initial and ongoing research and due diligence on third party service providers, including but not limited to trustees, investment managers, recordkeepers and third party administrators.

The Wealthies are awarded to the firms and individuals who are bringing new innovations to market that make a real difference to the daily activities of financial advisors. Over 1,000 entries received from more than 400 companies were considered by the Wealthies judging panel. Neither Envestnet nor its affiliates paid any fees to be considered and this award is not indicative of Envestnet, nor any of its affiliates, partners, or subsidiaries future performance. The awards will be granted in September 2024 with evaluation based on the previous 18 months.

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Meridian Singapore Immigration Launches New Website to Simplify the PR Application Journey for Foreigners in Singapore

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5 hours ago

April 30, 2026

New online platform provides clear, structured guidance for Employment Pass and S Pass holders navigating Singapore’s residency and Permanent Residency pathways

SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Meridian Singapore Immigration Pte. Ltd. has officially launched its new website at meridianimmigration.sg, a resource built specifically for foreigners living and working in Singapore who are exploring Permanent Residency or long-term residency options.

The platform arrives at a time when Singapore’s expatriate and foreign professional community is growing rapidly, yet many EP and S Pass holders report struggling to find clear, reliable information on the PR application process. Singapore’s immigration framework is among the most structured in Southeast Asia, with eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and submission windows that change frequently. For individuals navigating this process without professional guidance, the stakes are high and the margin for error is narrow.

Meridian’s website was built to address that gap directly. The platform offers detailed explanations of available immigration pathways, structured consultation options, and educational resources developed by the firm’s team of immigration specialists. Rather than presenting a services catalogue, the site walks users through the considerations relevant to their specific situation, whether they hold an Employment Pass, S Pass, or are planning for their family’s long-term residency in Singapore.

“We built this platform because we saw how overwhelming and confusing the immigration process can be for people who genuinely want to build their lives here,” said a spokesperson for Meridian Singapore Immigration. “Our goal is to be the trusted partner that walks them through every step with clarity and integrity.”

Singapore’s continued attractiveness as a regional hub for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and technology firms means the pipeline of foreigners seeking long-term residency options remains substantial. At the same time, the ICA’s PR application framework has grown more nuanced, with factors such as economic contributions, family ties, and community integration weighed during assessment. Applicants who proceed without a clear understanding of these criteria often submit applications that are either premature or structurally incomplete.

Meridian’s approach centres on preparation and transparency, helping applicants understand where they stand before they apply and what supporting documentation strengthens their case.

Meridian Singapore Immigration Pte. Ltd. is a professional immigration consultancy dedicated to guiding individuals and families through Singapore’s immigration process. Specialising in Permanent Residency (PR) applications, residency pathways, and compliance support, Meridian offers clear, structured solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. Founded on the values of Guidance, Integrity, and Success, Meridian is committed to making immigration simple, transparent, and accessible for everyone. For more information, visit meridianimmigration.sg or contact info@meridianimmigration.sg / +65 8873 1113.

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Socomec, Daitron team up to meet Japan’s growing power demands

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April 30, 2026

TOKYO, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Socomec, a century-old electrical group specialising in mission-critical energy, and Japan’s Daitron, an electronics components distributor, have signed a partnership to deliver power conversion solutions and service backup power and electrical-switching systems across Japan.

The deal combines Socomec’s equipment with Daitron’s on-the-ground engineering team, which has more than 74 years of experience in the Japanese market. The two companies will handle everything from project delivery to ongoing maintenance and spare parts.

The partnership covers three product areas: uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), which keep facilities running during outages; power conversion systems, which ensure the availability and continuity of high-quality energy; and static transfer switches, which automatically reroute power loads between sources without interruption.

Beyond equipment sales, the agreement includes training, spare parts, long-term service contracts and a full range of expert services covering prevention, measurement and analysis, consultancy, deployment and optimisation. Socomec will provide product and technical training to Daitron’s team, while Daitron handles installation, servicing and day-to-day client support in Japan.

The target market spans data centres, semiconductor plants, industrial facilities, hospitals and green buildings, all areas where even brief power interruptions can prove costly. Data center demand in particular is surging, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, with colocation and enterprise facilities among the primary targets.

“Daitron knows the Japanese market inside and out. They have the people, the relationships, and the hands-on experience, and we bring the technology to match,” said Socomec Asia-Pacific CEO O’Niel Dissanayake. “It’s a natural fit, and together we can offer something neither company could deliver alone.”

“Japan’s data centres, chip factories and industrial plants all require power systems they can count on,” said Masaharu Kato, corporate officer of Daitron. “Socomec’s technology is exactly what these customers need, and our job is to make sure it’s installed, maintained and supported properly. That’s what we do best.”

The partnership comes as Japan faces a step change in power demand. Electricity consumption is expected to grow 5.3% over the next decade, driven by data centres and semiconductor factories, according to the country’s grid operator. Industrial energy demand alone is forecast to rise 18.3% over the same period.

That growth is creating strong demand for reliable power infrastructure. Data centres, for example, run around the clock and cannot afford downtime, making backup power and efficient energy management essential. Socomec’s systems are designed to reduce power consumption without sacrificing reliability, a balance that is becoming increasingly important as operators look to manage both costs and environmental commitments.

Both companies say project planning and bids are already underway, with a long-term goal of expanding the partnership’s reach across Japan as demand grows.

About Daitron

Daitron Co., Ltd. is a Japanese engineering and trading company founded in 1952 and headquartered in Osaka. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 7609), Daitron sells and manufactures electronic components, semiconductor processing equipment and power supply systems. The company has more than seven decades of experience serving Japan’s electronics and manufacturing industries.

SOCOMEC: When energy matters

Founded in 1922, SOCOMEC is an independent industrial group of more than 4,800 experts spread across the world in 30 subsidiaries. Our vocation: design, manufacture and sale of electrical equipment, with a strong expertize in critical power applications. In 2025, SOCOMEC achieved a turnover of 997 million euros (not yet audited).

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Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows

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April 30, 2026

Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-yearMulti-city travel outpaces single-destination growth by more than 2xSoutheast Asia sees strong double-digit growth, with Thailand up to 52% YoY

SINGAPORE, April 29, 2026 /CNW/ — Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.

Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a continued shift towards more complex, itinerary-led travel. This shift reflects a growing preference to maximise time and value with multiple destinations within a single trip rather than a single location.

Multi-destination trips become a defining travel pattern

While single-destination travel continues to account for most bookings, growth is increasingly driven by more complex itineraries. Multi-destination bookings are growing at more than twice the pace of single-destination travel, reflecting stronger demand for flexibility and deeper exploration.

Travellers are increasingly structuring trips across multiple cities to maximise both time and value, with popular combinations including:

Tokyo – Osaka – Kyoto (Japan)Seoul – Busan (South Korea)Bangkok – Phuket (Thailand)

These itineraries reflect a growing preference for multi-stop journeys that blend urban experiences with leisure destinations.

Southeast Asia sees fast growth in multi-destination travel

Across Southeast Asia, demand for multi-destination travel is rising steadily, with strong growth across key markets of Thailand: 52%, Malaysia: 40%, and Singapore: 17%, according to Trip.com Group data.

Top outbound destinations across Southeast Asian markets include Japan (Tokyo, Osaka), South Korea (Seoul), China (Shanghai, Beijing), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Bali).

In other parts of Asia such as Hong Kong SAR, multi-destination travel also grew by over 50% year-on-year, highlighting growing preference for more complex itineraries over traditional single-destination trips, particularly in well-connected urban markets.

In Mainland China, domestic travel remains a strong base, while overseas journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-destination itineraries, with over 40% of outbound trips spanning multiple destinations and continuing to grow.

This suggests that travellers in this region are increasingly combining multiple cities within a single trip, supported by strong regional connectivity.

Japan’s domestic travel momentum on the rise

Japan is also seeing shifts in domestic travel behaviour, even as outbound demand continues to grow.

In Japan, domestic travel is growing rapidly, indicating rising interest in travelling within the country, accounting for one-quarter of all flight bookings, and to cities such as Tokyo, Sapporo and Okinawa.

Intra-Asia travel dominates Labour Day demand

The Labour Day holiday period continues to be driven by regional travel within Asia-Pacific, with travellers favouring destinations that offer ease of access, diverse experiences, and flexible itineraries.

The Group’s data highlights the continued strength of short-haul travel, supported by strong connectivity and shorter flight durations.

More broadly, the way people travel across Asia-Pacific is evolving. Travellers taking a more deliberate approach to how they plan their trips. While cross-border journeys are increasingly shaped by multi-city itineraries, domestic travel remains a strong and steady part of the landscape. Together, these patterns point to a more flexible and value-conscious mindset, as travellers look to make the most of both time and budget.

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.