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S2C Teams Up with Arm, Xylon, and ZC Technology to Drive Software-Defined Vehicle Evolution

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. As the era of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) emerges, digital features and applications are expanding rapidly, increasing demands for advanced hardware and computational power. With software codebases reaching billions of lines, the industry is rethinking vehicle software and electronic/electrical (E/E) architecture designs.

To address these challenges, S2C has collaborated with Arm, Xylon, and ZC Technology to develop an innovative hybrid prototyping solution tailored for future automotive central and zonal E/E architectures. This innovative design integrates S2C’s Prodigy Prototyping system, creating a versatile hybrid platform for automotive microcontroller units (MCUs). The platform is designed to reduce development time and mitigate risks with next-generation Arm® Cortex®-R52+-based automotive MCU designs, enabling faster and safer innovation.

Revolutionizing Automotive Design: The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles

The shift toward electrification and intelligent vehicles propels the automotive industry toward digitalization and SDVs. Intelligent Connected Vehicles have become a key focus of industry upgrades, driving the evolution of E/E architectures from traditional distributed designs to domain-centric and, eventually, centralized structures.

Central to this transformation is the consolidation of Electronic Control Units (ECUs), which now execute multiple system functions through high-performance ECUs. This approach reduces development and production costs while enhancing flexibility and enabling the transition from fixed functions to software-defined features. Major OEMs are embracing this paradigm and optimizing E/E architectures with various topologies.

Among the components of automotive electronic systems, MCUs are one of the most critical parts of ECUs. MCUs are responsible for managing and controlling the vehicle’s body electronics and safety systems while handling massive amounts of data, making driving decisions, and coordinating the operations of various systems. To meet the demands of complex driving environments and dynamic driving needs, MCUs must feature high-performance processors, ample memory, and diverse interfaces. At the same time, high reliability and stability are essential characteristics of MCUs designed for automotive applications. Automotive-grade MCU architectures must comply with stringent safety standards such as ISO 26262, as even the smallest malfunction could have severe consequences for driving safety.

As driving environments grow more complex and safety requirements intensify, enhancing MCU performance has become essential for ECU consolidation strategies. This integration simplifies layouts, reduces hardware complexity, accelerates software updates, and lays a strong foundation for SDVs.

A Hybrid Prototyping Solution Tailored for Automotive MCUs

Based on this, S2C, in collaboration with Arm, Xylon, and ZC Technology, has developed a hybrid prototyping solution for automotive MCUs based on the Arm architecture. This innovative reference design is tailored for future automotive central and zonal E/E architectures, enabling customers to explore and evaluate new automotive architectures in depth and achieve product differentiation. The hybrid prototyping solution integrates S2C’s Prodigy Prototyping system with automotive MCUs to support rapid prototyping for future high-performance ECUs and regional zonal controllers, and achieve real-time performance, with flexible features, and reconfigurable hardware that allows seamless integration with various Arm-based CPUs. Additionally, its peripherals leverage existing automotive MCUs to serve as external communication and networking interfaces. It empowers developers to analyze workloads and develop applications during the transition to E/E architectures. S2C’s robust prototyping system, also demonstrates the migration steps, advantages, and supporting resources required to make a simple and seamless transition to the Arm architecture.

Through a partnership with Xylon, the hybrid prototyping solution incorporates a high-speed bus interface IP that is fully compatible with automotive MCU chips, enabling seamless expansion of common automotive peripherals. Additionally, ZC Technology has developed an AUTOSAR CP-compliant multi-core real-time operating system and communication protocol stack, along with two powerful tools: the ZC.MuNiu configuration toolchain and the ZC.XuanWu performance monitoring tool. The MuNiu toolchain, based on the AUTOSAR ARTOP architecture, supports communication, diagnostics, network management, and software update protocols for multiple OEMs. Meanwhile, XuanWu offers robust diagnostic module solutions tailored for automotive electronic applications. These solutions encompass program updates, diagnostics, and automated testing, while also offering customized services to accommodate various application scenarios for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The tool enables users to perform diagnostics and testing seamlessly in laboratory environments, on test vehicles, and in real-world applications. From operating systems to configuration tools and performance monitoring solutions, ZC Technology’s comprehensive expertise in full-stack development is fully demonstrated.

S2C Teams Up with Ecosystem Partners to Innovate Automotive Development

ZC Technology, a high-tech enterprise specializing in foundational automotive software, has pioneered the development of China’s first AUTOSAR-based foundational software platform. In the context of the global transition toward electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and software-defined vehicles, ZC Technology provides high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective software solutions for the automotive industry.

“We’re excited to partner with S2C, a global leader in FPGA prototyping solutions,” said Zhiqiang Zhang, Vice General Manager at ZC Technology. “S2C’s deep expertise in prototyping has earned the trust of numerous customers. Together, we’re delivering powerful evaluation and development platforms that accelerate time-to-market for automotive electronics, while driving the SDV revolution. With our shared technical expertise and vision, we’re confident that this partnership will play a key role in the continued growth of the automotive electronics industry.”

“Xylon is a leader in design services and optimized IP cores for automotive vision and interface applications, supporting prototyping and production designs based on programmable FPGAs and SoCs. Our logiRHSIF high-speed serial communication IP ensures seamless integration of FPGA-implemented peripherals with Renesas MCUs. Additionally, other communication IP cores in our portfolio enable future compatibility with a range of popular MCUs,” said Davor Kovacec, Xylon CEO. “I am confident that our strong partnership with S2C, Arm, and ZC will enhance and amplify the value of the reference design, ultimately accelerating customers’ software-defined vehicle (SDV) development.”

“Virtual prototyping solutions empower developers to design vehicle systems before physical hardware is available and this is increasingly important to deliver the advanced user experiences demanded by drivers today,” said Suraj Gajendra, vice president of automotive product and software solutions at Arm. “By delivering a hybrid prototyping solution, developers are accessing the critical functional safety and real-time features of Cortex-R52+ earlier in the development process streamlining innovation for SDVs and providing opportunities for greater differentiation for automakers.” By working with ecosystem leaders like Arm, Xylon, and ZC Technology, S2C offers customers a reliable and efficient platform to navigate the complexities of modern automotive development.

Looking ahead, S2C remains committed to advancing the automotive sector through fostering open partnerships and delivering cutting-edge solutions. Through continuous technological innovation, S2C is poised to shape the future of automotive electronics and contribute to the sustainable growth of the industry.

For more information, please visit: www.s2cinc.com

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Kuaishou Technology to Report 2026 First Quarter Financial Results on May 27, 2026

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HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (“Kuaishou” or the “Company”; HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024), a leading content community and social platform, today announced that it will report its unaudited consolidated first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, after the Hong Kong market closes on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The Company’s management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM Beijing Time (7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.

Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:

Chinese Line (Mandarin):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054245-xi6ksd.html

English Simultaneous Interpretation Line (listen-only mode):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054246-wl3yqp.html

Participants can choose between the Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation options for pre-registration above. Please note that the English simultaneous interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing conference call dial-in details, event passcode, and a unique registrant ID. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Additionally, live, and archived webcasts of the conference call, for both Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation, will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.kuaishou.com.

Replays of the conference call will be available until June 3, 2026 via the following dial-in details:

Dial-in Numbers

Mainland China:

400 1209 216

Hong Kong:

800 930 639

US/Canada:

1855 883 1031

Chinese conference ID:

10054245

English simultaneous interpretation conference ID:

10054246

About Kuaishou

Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform in China and globally, committed to becoming the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou uses its technological backbone, powered by cutting-edge AI technology, to continuously drive innovation and product enhancements that enrich its service offerings and application scenarios, creating exceptional customer value. Through short videos and live streams on Kuaishou’s platform, users can share their lives, discover goods and services they need and showcase their talent. By partnering closely with content creators and businesses, Kuaishou provides technologies, products, and services that cater to diverse user needs across a broad spectrum of entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, local services, gaming, and much more. For more information, please visit https://ir.kuaishou.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Kuaishou Technology
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kuaishou.com

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Mox Breaks Even in Q1 2026 amid Strengthening Profitability Outlook, Launches Mox+ Wealth Solutions and Mox Invest Upgrades

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Bringing Wealth Within Reach of all in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mox Bank Limited (“Mox” or “the Bank”), on the back of delivering a financial breakeven quarter for Q1 2026, today announced the launch of Mox+. This wealth solution is engineered for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent and will be a driver of sustainable profitability for the Bank. Mox+ combines wealth capabilities with curated lifestyle benefits, marking Mox’s evolution from everyday banking to a comprehensive wealth partnership.

The financial achievement was driven by robust momentum across all business lines and achieving a significant milestone demonstrates the success of the accessible business model which after 5 years is now used and valued by over 750,000 customers in Hong Kong.

Barbaros Uygun, CEO of Mox, said, “Achieving financial breakeven for the first quarter of 2026 on the back of a strong 2025 set of results, shows our direction of travel. We have the momentum to drive positive change, providing wealth opportunities to all in Hong Kong and do so in a profitable manner. Our client-centric business model is proving that it is the right one for sustainable profitability. 

Our digital wealth management platform serves as a trusted partner for our over 750,000 customers at every stage of life, empowering them to manage their finances with confidence and unlock new possibilities. We are entering a new chapter of growth as we continue to expand our product portfolio and wealth management offerings, with the launch of Mox+ being one such initiative.”

He continued, “To support this evolution, we are evolving into an AI-native bank, doubling our operational capacity through a strategic human-bot partnership, equipping every staff member with a personalised AI assistant to deliver even greater service and efficiency.”

Mox+ members enjoy preferential fees and charges on Mox Invest and preferential pricing on foreign exchange, enhanced deposit rates (3.5% p.a. up to HKD5 million), as well as priority customer support and early access to experiences and new products. These benefits can be gained simply by maintaining an average daily balance of HKD 600,000 or above across all deposits and investments which will lead to automatic qualification for Mox+ for the following month. The programme integrates financial advantages with lifestyle benefits—including curated dining rebates, free hotel stays, Starbucks coffee vouchers, health benefits and exclusive member experiences—reflecting Mox’s belief that wealth building should be both strategic and rewarding.

Jayant Bhatia, Chief Business Officer of Mox, commented, “At Mox, we are dedicated to establishing the financial well-being of Hongkongers. Designed and tailored for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent segment, which is underserved in Hong Kong, Mox+ offers solutions for daily savings and preferential wealth management service fees for long-term wealth creation as well as rewarding lifestyle benefits. This is strategically significant as one of our key initiatives to drive business growth and make Wealth Within Reach for Hongkongers.”

Throughout 2025, Mox has already strengthened its product portfolio with new solutions in Mox Invest. The Mox Invest platform saw trading volumes increasing to 2.4 times and assets under management (AUM) growing to 2.6 times that of last year. More than 10% of Mox customers have opened a Mox Invest account, reflecting strong demand for its wealth solutions driven by new products and services. In 2026, we will continue our momentum in launching new and innovative products and services and are already scaling up to serve the next generation of wealth builders in Hong Kong. Having already recently launched a crypto trading service, Mox Invest is set to introduce an IPO subscription service later this year.

The Bank has clear reasons for continuing to develop wealth management products. The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” survey conducted by Mox in collaboration with Ipsos revealed that Hongkongers continue to take a conservative approach to investing, with 63% of their liquid assets kept in cash and deposits – a trend that contributes to “cash drag” and limits potential wealth growth. More than two-thirds of respondents indicated they require an average of 5.6 months to save up to their desired investment threshold and typically delay investing their savings by a further 2.75 months on average, resulting in missed opportunities for long-term wealth accumulation[1]. This survey will continue as an ongoing research initiative to deepen our understanding of Hongkonger’s wealth management behaviours and enable the Bank to develop tailored solutions that puts wealth within reach.

After Mox was amongst the first wave of banks in Asia to offer a crypto trading service, Mox Invest now further offers One Click Investments (a simplified process for buying equities based on themes such as AI, technology, amongst others), Trading Signals, and gives customers access to professional  fund strategies including Signature CIO funds developed in partnership between Standard Chartered Bank CIO office and Amundi. The Signature CIO funds offer four different type of funds based on individuals’ risk appetite which could be Conservative, Income, Balanced or Growth. Customers also have options amongst a wide range of funds offered by other world-class fund houses.

A Track Record of Rapid Scale and Adoption in the Last 5 Years

Since its launch in September 2020, Mox has brought to the market more than 15 market-first products or services and achieved significant scale with over 750,000 customers, reflecting the trust and growing preference of Hong Kong consumers for a seamless digital banking experience. To date, Mox customers have driven a cumulative spend of HKD70 billion, supported by a robust volume of 176 million card transactions and approximately 2 billion Asia Miles earned through Mox Card and other banking services. Its commitment to delivering tangible value to customers is further evidenced by the HKD2 billion distributed in cash rewards.

Beyond daily spending, Mox has become central to its customers’ financial lives, facilitating approximately 50 million outward FPS transfers and more than 5 million bill payments. As a preferred companion for travelers, the Mox Card has been used over 31 million times in overseas transactions, contributing to a total of 250 million app engagements as we continue to redefine digital banking for the Hong Kong community.

To learn more about Mox, please visit: mox.com.

About Mox Bank Limited (“Mox”) 
Mox is a pioneering digital bank licensed in Hong Kong, and a registered institution (CE number: BNO808) powered by Standard Chartered in partnership with PCCW, HKT and Trip.com. Launched in September 2020, Mox is reimagining banking, unlock more of life’s possibilities, and setting global benchmarks for digital banking from Hong Kong.   

Mox is well on track to be the number one digital bank for cards, lending and wealth. In 2026, it was awarded as Best Pure-Play Digital Bank for CX in Hong Kong and Outstanding Digital CX in Banking App/ Platform by The Digital Banker Digital CX Awards. It was also recognised as NeoBank of the Year, Retail Banking, Hong Kong and Best Retail Banking Experience, Hong Kong by The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards. In 2025, Mox is ranked as the number one digital bank in Hong Kong in Neobank Ranking 2025 by The Banker, a publication by Financial Times. It was also awarded the Best Digital Bank in Hong Kong by The Asian Banker for three consecutive years, and the Digital Bank of the Year in Hong Kong by Asian Banking & Finance for two years in a row. It was also recognised as one of Asia’s Top 5 mobile banking app and the number one Hong Kong digital banking app in Sia Partners’ 2025 International Mobile Banking Benchmark. Mox Credit Card held its position as the seventh-largest credit card portfolio among all retail banks in Hong Kong[2]. Through a scalable platform, lower cost-to-serve, top-notch customer experience and the unique promise of safe, simple, smart, and fun banking, Mox has found immense affinity among Hong Kong customers: Mox app is the top-rated Hong Kong digital banking app in Apple App Store in Hong Kong[3], scoring 4.8 out of 5. Mox’s influence extends beyond Hong Kong, as shown by the company’s technology and know-how being transferred to Trust Bank in Singapore. 

Join us in shaping the future of banking.

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[1] The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” study was conducted in collaboration with Ipsos and it surveyed 2,500 working adults with a monthly household income above HKD15,000 in Hong Kong between August 2025 and April 2026.

[2] According to TransUnion’s Market Insights and Intelligence Dashboard (MIID) for the period from January to December 2025.

[3] As of the period from 28 January 2025 to 5 May 2026.

 

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UK Students Recognised in National AI Investment Challenge

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University teams apply AI to real-world investment problems, with Lancaster University team taking the top prize.

LONDON, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has announced the winner of its inaugural AI Investment Challenge, with the top prize awarded to a student team from Lancaster University.

Some 28 teams from 15 universities took part in the competition.

Delivered by CFA Institute and CFA Society UK, the competition brought together students from universities across the United Kingdom to tackle real investment challenges using artificial intelligence. The focus was on practical application, responsible use, and real-world relevance. 

Finalists came from Durham University, Heriot-Watt University, Lancaster University, University of Exeter, and University of Manchester. 

Teams presented AI-powered solutions to a range of industry challenges, from assessing how carbon pricing affects portfolio values to analysing large volumes of company disclosures and extracting insights from company earnings calls. The winning team from Lancaster University impressed judges with its design of a Disclosure Degradation Detection System – an early-alert tool for analysts that monitors upstream exposure to disclosure risk by analysing company and supplier filings for increasingly vague, complex, or weakening language.

Peter Watkins, Head of University Relations, CFA Institute, said:

“It’s encouraging to see how quickly students can apply technical skills to real investment problems. The strongest teams combined solid analysis with a clear understanding of how AI can be used responsibly in practice. This reflects where the investment industry is heading, with professionals expected to use new technologies effectively while continuing to apply sound human judgement.”

Nick Bartlett, CFA, ASIP, Chief Executive, CFA Society UK, adds:

“It’s been great to see students from across the UK take part. Opportunities like this help people build practical skills, make connections in the industry, and gain confidence in applying what they’ve learned. Bridging that gap between education and industry is increasingly important, as the skills needed for a career in the investment profession continue to evolve.” 

The winning team members from Lancaster University are Connor O’Keeffe, Ebro Dossajee, and Bradley McCann.  

Connor O’Keeffe, speaking on behalf of the winning team, said: 

“The CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge gave us the chance to work on a real investment problem and engage directly with industry professionals. Presenting our work and receiving feedback has been invaluable, and we’re proud to bring first place back to Lancaster. It’s been a great experience for the whole team.”

Steve Young, Professor of Accounting at Lancaster University Management School, commented:

“The AI Investment Challenge is a fabulous initiative from CFA Institute that helps students formulate and execute artificial intelligence solutions to assist investment analysis professionals, and we are thrilled that Brad, Connor, and Ebro have been able to make such a positive contribution to the competition. Congratulations to all teams involved and thank you to CFA Institute and CFA Society UK for organising such an inspiring event.” 

The competition was judged on practical relevance, quality of analysis, innovation in the use of AI, responsible use of technology, and clarity of presentation. The final was judged by a panel of six investment industry professionals based in the UK. 

University representatives and students can opt-in to be the first to hear about future AI Investment Challenge events via Information Waitlist.

Notes to Editors

The AI Investment Challenge was held on Thursday 30 April 2026 in London.

First, second, and third-place teams received prizes of £2,000, £1,200, and £800, respectively. In addition, all finalist team members received a CFA Program Access Scholarship and the opportunity to showcase their work on CFA Institute platforms. 

More information about the AI Investment Challenge is available here: CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge

About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across 160 markets, CFA Institute has 8 offices and 157 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe on YouTube.

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