Connect with us

Technology

Changes in Board and Committee Composition

Published

on

SHANGHAI, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LU and HKEX: 6623), a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China, today announced that (i) Mr. Gregory Dean Gibb has retired from his roles as an executive director and the co-chief executive officer of the Company to dedicate more time to his personal matters, (ii) Mr. Yuqiang Huang has tendered his resignation as a non-executive director of the Company due to changes in his personal work arrangements, and (iii) Mr. Xudong Zhang has tendered his resignation as an independent non-executive director of the Company due to changes in his personal work arrangements. These changes took effect from November 22, 2024. The Company extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Gibb, Mr. Huang and Mr. Zhang for their significant contributions during their respective tenures.

The board of directors of the Company has appointed Mr. Shibang Guo and Mr. Hui Liu as non-executive directors and Mr. Alston Peiqing Zhu, who currently serves as the Company’s chief financial officer, as an executive director, with effect from November 22, 2024.

Mr. Shibang Guo, aged 59, has served as the Assistant President and the Chief Risk Officer of the Ping An Group since March 2024. He has also served as a director of Ping An International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. since June 2024. Prior to that, Mr. Guo served as a Director and the President of Ping An Bank’s Small and Micro Finance Business Unit from March 2011 to March 2014, a Senior Vice President and the Chief Risk Officer, and the Compliance Director of Ping An Securities from September 2014 to October 2016, and successively served as the Special Assistant to the Chairman, the Assistant President, an Executive Director and a Vice President of Ping An Bank from October 2016 to December 2023. Prior to joining the Ping An Group, Mr. Guo was a chief officer and a deputy division-level researcher (presiding) of the Treasury Planning Department of the Head Office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited from July 1991 to July 1998, and the Manager of Beijing Shangdi Sub-branch, a Party Committee Member and a Deputy General Manager of Beijing Management Department, the Party Committee Secretary and Manager of Dalian Branch, and the Vice Chairman of the Head Office Retail Management Committee and the General Manager of the Retail Banking Department of China Minsheng Bank from July 1998 to June 2010. Mr. Guo obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in July 1988, Master’s degree in Economics from Peking University in July 1991, and Ph.D. in Economics from Peking University in July 1998. Mr. Guo has been qualified as a Senior Economist since November 1999.

Mr. Hui Liu, aged 43, has served as the Deputy General Manager (presiding) of the Risk Management Department at the Ping An Group since June 2023. Mr. Liu has also served as a director at several companies, including Ping An Real Estate Co., Ltd. since December 2023, Ping An Trust Co., Ltd. since February 2024 and New Founder Holdings Development Co., Ltd. since February 2024. He joined the Ping An Group in February 2012 and has since successively held positions as the Manager at the Investment Risk Management Office in the Risk Management Department, the Senior Asset Strategy Manager at the Asset Control Center and the Senior Manager in the Risk Management Department at Ping An Group from February 2012 to January 2020, and the Deputy Chief Risk Specialist in the Risk Management Department at the Ping An Bank Head Office from February 2020 to June 2023. Prior to joining the Ping An Group, Mr. Liu served as Senior Officer in the Risk Management Department at the Head Office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited and Investment Manager in the Financial Markets Department at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (ICBC (Asia)) from May 2006 to January 2012. Mr. Liu holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Renmin University of China in June 2015.

Mr. Alston Peiqing Zhu, aged 46, has served as the chief financial officer of the Company since April 2024. Mr. Zhu joined Ping An Bank in April 2018, where he served as the general manager of the finance and planning department at the Head Office of Ping An Bank from April 2018 to April 2024. Prior to that, Mr. Zhu served as Principal Partner of Greater China financial services industry at Capgemini China from May 2016 to April 2018 and as the First Vice President at United Overseas Bank (China) Limited from May 2013 to May 2016. From June 2003 to May 2013, he held various positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte China, providing audit, financial management, risk management, tax, and digital professional services to the financial industry. Mr. Zhu began his career at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited in September 2002. Mr. Zhu received his bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of International Business and Economics in July 2002. Mr. Zhu is a Fellow Member of CGMA (AICPA & CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom, and the Certified Public Accountants Australia.

In addition, following the resignation of Mr. Xudong Zhang as a non-executive independent director of the Company, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Company has appointed Mr. Weidong Li as a member of the Audit Committee and Mr. David Xianglin Li as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

About Lufax

Lufax is a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China. The Company offers financing products designed to address the needs of small business owners and others. In doing so, the Company has established relationships with 85 financial institutions in China as funding partners, many of which have worked with the Company for over three years.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Lufax’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Lufax has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends, which involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Lufax’s goals and strategies; Lufax’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in Lufax’s income, expenses or expenditures; expected growth of the retail credit enablement; Lufax’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; Lufax’s expectations regarding its relationship with borrowers, platform investors, funding sources, product providers and other business partners; general economic and business conditions; and government policies and regulations relating to the industry Lufax operates in. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Lufax’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Lufax does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact

Lufax Holding Ltd
Email: Investor_Relations@lu.com 

ICR, LLC
Robin Yang
Tel: +1 (646) 308-0546
Email: lufax.ir@icrinc.com

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/changes-in-board-and-committee-composition-302314050.html

SOURCE Lufax Holding Ltd

Continue Reading

Technology

Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

Published

on

By

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/melody-party-offers-over-20-000-songs-and-adds-more-than-a-thousand-new-tracks-monthly-enhancing-its-online-karaoke-experience-302920097.html

SOURCE Melody Party

Continue Reading

Technology

Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

Published

on

By

MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/drawing-new-strength-from-20-year-legacy-iaaca-calls-on-global-counterparts-to-join-annual-conference-to-fortify-integrity-302920101.html

SOURCE International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA)

Continue Reading

Technology

Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

Published

on

By

HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/viettel-moves-100-million-subscribers-to-home-grown-cloud-native-charging-in-three-months–with-zero-downtime-302920106.html

SOURCE Viettel Group

Continue Reading

Trending