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Forthright Securities Unveils Largest Flagship Experience Hub in Hong Kong, Debuts AI Investment Terminal

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HONG KONG, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Forthright Securities Company Limited, a subsidiary of JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), today officially unveiled its new Brokerage Flagship Hub at Golden Centre, 188 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan — the largest* offline experience hub among Hong Kong brokerages.

Spanning approximately 19,000 sq. ft across four floors, the New Investment Experience Hub marks Forthright’s expansion into an integrated online-offline service model aimed at enhancing investors’ experience in Hong Kong.

The grand opening ceremony took place this morning, commencing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the ground floor, followed by opening remarks from Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities. The ceremony also featured the official debut and live demonstration of the Forthright AI Investment Terminal, as well as roundtable discussions exploring opportunities in private wealth and mass-market brokerage services.

A New Benchmark for Offline Investment Experience

The investment experience hub opening also launches the Forthright AI Investment Terminal, an AI-driven, all-in-one global intelligent investment decision terminal that brings real-time market data, institutional-grade portfolio analysis and trading into a single ecosystem. It offers “AI-Driven Investing” tools, featuring AI-assisted market monitoring, portfolio diagnostics and analytical tools, for investors’ reference in their own decision-making, and supports multi-asset trading across Hong Kong and U.S. equities, options, futures and funds, with virtual assets trading capabilities available in compliance with SFC requirements. The terminal reflects Forthright’s wider approach of pairing intelligent technology with in-person advisory support, creating a more integrated investment experience for retail and wealth clients.

Richard Zhengwei He, CEO of Forthright Financial and Forthright Securities, said: “This New Investment Experience Hub and our AI Investment Terminal represent an important step in evolving Forthright into a next-generation brokerage for the AI era. Our core philosophy is ‘AI + Advisory’ — we are not only focused on providing trading access, but on reshaping how investors interact with markets through intelligent tools paired with dedicated professional support. From AI-powered stock screening to private wealth management, from everyday trading decisions to global asset allocation, we want every client who walks into Forthright to receive a complete suite of services matched to their needs. This investment makes our commitment to Hong Kong investors unmistakable. Forthright has been evolving alongside smart investors, and this flagship hub demonstrates our promise to grow with them for the long term.”

Pioneering the Next-Generation Brokerage Paradigm

The Sheung Wan New Investment Experience Hub reflects Forthright’s broader strategy of building a hybrid investment ecosystem that integrates digital platforms, AI-driven tools, and offline advisory services. The Company’s service model is anchored on two pillars:

Dedicated Advisory: providing ongoing, personalised support ranging from execution guidance to tailored wealth planning for high-net-worth clientsAI-Driven Investing Tools: delivering real-time markets insights, AI-driven, all-in-one global intelligent investment reference tools, and quantitative decision-support through dedicated technology platforms

This counter-cyclical investment marks Forthright’s strategic expansion into an integrated online-to-offline (O2O) wealth management ecosystem. Amid shifting global dynamics, the launch signals Forthright’s strong financial resilience and long-term commitment to anchoring its future in Hong Kong as a global wealth hub.

*”Largest” Flagship Experience Hub store claim is based on publicly available information of single-site floor areas of licensed Hong Kong brokerages as of the date of this advertisement. Comparison scope is limited to brokerages with publicly disclosed store areas.

About Forthright Securities

Forthright Securities Company Limited (“Forthright Securities”) is a licensed brokerage under JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (9636.HK), holding SFC Type 1, 2, 4, and 5 licences along with virtual asset business qualifications. Driven by “AI + Advisory,” it is rooted in Hong Kong with a global investment outlook, and is committed to becoming a next-generation internet brokerage that better understands clients, delivers faster service, and provides stronger investment research in the AI era.

Forthright Securities (CE No.: BGP713) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 2 (Dealing in Futures Contracts), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 5 (Advising on Futures Contracts) regulated activities. Forthright Capital Management Limited (“Forthright Capital”) (CE No.: BEL626) holds SFC licences for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities), and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. In May 2026, Forthright Securities and Forthright Capital simultaneously completed their licence condition upgrades, adding virtual asset-related business qualifications to their existing Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 regulated activities. Forthright Wealth Management Limited holds general insurance and long-term insurance licences issued by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (Insurance Intermediary Licence No.: FB1459).

For more information, please visit Forthright Securities’ official website at www.forthright-sec.com

Risk Warning: Investment involves risks. Prices of securities and virtual assets may go up or down. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. The information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice, offer, or solicitation, etc. Certain advanced services are only available to professional investors as defined under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. The AI Investment Terminal is a market reference tool and does not guarantee profitability. All AI-generated analyses are for reference only. No AI analysis, strategy signal, stock diagnostic, or market alert provided by the Terminal constitutes investment advice. Historical strategy performance does not guarantee future returns. All final investment decisions are solely the responsibility of the investor.

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Charter Next Generation Names Todd Herndon Chief Financial Officer

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Veteran finance executive brings more than 35 years of financial, commercial, and operational leadership experience

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of material science solutions, today announced that Todd Herndon has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Herndon brings more than 35 years of financial, commercial, and operational leadership experience across global industrial and consumer manufacturing businesses. Most recently, he served as CFO of Consilio, a global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services.

“Todd brings the combination of financial leadership, operating experience, and commercial perspective that will be valuable as we continue advancing CNG’s strategy and positioning the business for the future,” said Kathy Bolhous, Chairman and CEO of CNG. “Throughout his career, he has helped companies strengthen performance, invest for growth, and create long-term value. I’m excited to welcome Todd to our leadership team and look forward to his partnership as we continue building an even stronger CNG.”

Previously, Herndon held leadership roles with Diversey, now part of Solenis; Gardner Denver, now part of Ingersoll Rand; and Capital Safety, and began his career with S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. He also brings extensive experience working with leading private equity firms, including KKR, Bain Capital, CD&R, and Stone Point Capital.

As CFO, Herndon will lead CNG’s Finance organization and play a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, capital allocation, and operating discipline. He will serve on CNG’s Executive Leadership Team, report directly to Bolhous, and be based at the company’s Chicago headquarters.

“CNG has built an impressive business with strong capabilities, a differentiated portfolio, and a culture grounded in ownership,” said Herndon. “I’m excited to join the team, contribute to strengthening the business, and work alongside CNG’s employee owners as we build on that foundation and support the company’s next phase of growth.”

Herndon holds an MBA from Marquette University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

About Charter Next Generation  

Charter Next Generation (CNG) is a recognized leader in sustainable material science solutions in North America, delivering high-performance specialty films and advanced materials for flexible packaging and other critical applications across the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. With 18 facilities across the U.S. and more than 2,700 employee-owners, we bring together manufacturing excellence and innovation to help address global challenges—from reducing waste and preserving food to advancing equity and promoting climate resilience. As a company with broad-based employee ownership and a proud partner of Ownership Works™, we’re committed to creating long-term, sustainable value through shared success. Visit cnginc.com, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact media@cnginc.com

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ABnet Showcases the Era of Autonomous AI Agents, Praising Anthropic’s Unmatched Value to the Modern Enterprise Ecosystem

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TEL AVIV-YAFO, Israel, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ABnet Communication Ltd., a premier global Platform Orchestrator for cloud services, today issued a statement emphasizing the pivotal role of advanced AI enterprise – led by industry pioneers like Anthropic—in reshaping the global enterprise computing landscape. As part of its newly launched Solutions Aggregation framework, ABnet is highlighting the crucial importance of model safety, enterprise alignment, and robust infrastructure as the marketplace shifts into production-scale artificial intelligence.

The rapid rise of autonomous workflows has fundamentally transformed the standard for corporate digital transformations. A recent Gartner report (August 2026) indicates that worldwide spending on AI-optimized Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) will experience a massive 96% growth rate in the next 12 months. Critically, the market has pivoted from experimental model training toward heavy real-time inference workloads. To bridge the resulting operational execution gaps, modern enterprises require highly efficient, predictable, and secure AI technologies capable of delivering actual return on investment (ROI).

In navigating this technological shift, ABnet commends Anthropic’s visionary contributions to the tech ecosystem. Through its highly acclaimed Claude model family and pioneering “Constitutional AI” framework, Anthropic has set the global benchmark for enterprise-grade AI safety and cognitive capability. Anthropic’s unique focus on reliable, steerable, and highly secure AI agents provides the foundational stability that modern organizations need to deploy automated workflows confidently. By proving that cutting-edge computational power can seamlessly align with corporate security standards, Anthropic has unlocked tangible, production-grade value for businesses worldwide.

“As a platform orchestrator, our mission is to ensure our massive channel engine delivers cohesive, high-performance technology stacks,” said Shimon Amouyal, CEO of ABnet. “While we look at the broader horizon, trailblazers like Anthropic showcase exactly what the cloud-smart era demands: absolute precision, enhanced safety, and advanced capabilities. Their relentless focus on robust AI alignment serves as an industry inspiration, driving the exact kind of technological agility and value creation we aim to facilitate across our ecosystem.”

By aligning its strategic insights with the frontier advancements popularized by leaders like Anthropic, ABnet reinforces its commitment to helping its network of cloud resellers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and enterprise clients thrive in an automated future. Through advanced sourcing optimization, automated platform orchestration, and comprehensive FinOps governance, ABnet continues to ensure that the global channel market is fully equipped to support the next generation of enterprise AI applications.

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TerraMaster Launches 725 Series Xeon Rackmount NAS to Deliver Enterprise Unified Storage for the AI Era

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI applications and digital business continue to accelerate, enterprises are facing growing demands for data capacity, concurrent access, and data management. To meet the need for high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage infrastructure, TerraMaster today officially launches its new 725 Series enterprise rackmount NAS, comprising four models: U8-725, U12-725, U12-725 Plus, and U16-725 Plus.

The 725 Series features Intel Xeon D-series enterprise processors and 16GB of ECC memory across the lineup. The standard models feature 4-core Xeon processors, while the Plus models upgrade to 8-core Xeon processors. Combined with high-speed networking, NVMe SSD support, and PCIe expansion capabilities, the 725 Series provides a high-performance unified storage platform for demanding enterprise workloads.

One Platform for Multiple Enterprise Workloads
The 725 Series is designed to go beyond traditional file storage and backup, supporting multiple workloads on a single platform, including:

Enterprise file storage and collaborationData backup and disaster recovery4K/8K media production and content collaborationAI training dataset storage and high-speed data accessVideo surveillance storage and archivingVirtualization and enterprise applications

By consolidating different workloads onto a unified storage platform, enterprises can reduce the need for multiple standalone storage systems, simplify IT infrastructure, and lower overall procurement and management complexity.

Xeon Performance and High-Speed Networking for Demanding Workloads
The U12-725, for example, features an Intel Xeon D-2712T 4-core processor and 16GB of ECC memory, along with four 10GbE SFP+ ports and two 5GbE network ports. It also supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs and PCIe expansion, providing high-speed data access for concurrent users and data-intensive workloads.

Under TerraMaster laboratory testing conditions, the U12-725 achieves sequential read speeds of up to 6,250 MB/s, sequential write speeds of up to 3,480 MB/s, and up to 945,063 IOPS in 4K random read performance. Actual performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, RAID mode, network environment, and specific workload.

Four Models for Different Enterprise Storage Requirements
The four 725 Series models provide a clear product hierarchy spanning storage capacity and computing performance:

Model

Drive Bays

Processor

Positioning

U8-725

8-bay

4-core Xeon

Enterprise file storage, backup, and virtualization

U12-725

12-bay

4-core Xeon

High-performance unified storage, media, AI data, and surveillance

U12-725 Plus

12-bay

8-core Xeon

High-concurrency, AI, virtualization, and professional media

U16-725 Plus

16-bay

8-core Xeon

Large-scale enterprise data and demanding workloads

From enterprise file storage, backup, and virtualization to media production, AI data, and video surveillance, partners can select the appropriate model based on customers’ data volumes, workload requirements, and future expansion plans.

TOS 7: A Data Foundation for the AI Era
The 725 Series runs TOS 7, TerraMaster’s AI-Native operating system, with enhanced capabilities for large-scale data search, indexing, and intelligent management, bringing AI-driven capabilities to enterprise storage infrastructure.

For AI development teams, the 725 Series can serve as a centralized storage platform for training datasets and related data assets. For enterprises exploring private AI, it can also provide a reliable local data foundation for knowledge bases, intelligent applications, and data analytics.

Expanding Enterprise Storage Opportunities for Partners
The 725 Series further strengthens TerraMaster’s enterprise storage portfolio while creating new opportunities for distributors, resellers, system integrators, IT service providers, and security integrators.

With Xeon-based enterprise hardware, TOS 7, data protection, backup, virtualization, high-speed networking, and AI data capabilities, partners can build comprehensive storage solutions for enterprise IT, media production, AI, surveillance, and data protection applications.

TerraMaster 725 Series — Xeon-powered. AI-ready. Enterprise storage.
The 725 Series will officially launch on September 22, 2026.

For more information about TerraMaster enterprise NAS solutions and the Partner Program, please visit the TerraMaster official website: https://www.terra-master.com/ .

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About TerraMaster
TerraMaster is a professional brand specializing in innovative storage solutions for home, business and enterprise users. Focused on performance, reliability and user experience, we provide state-of-the-art NAS and DAS products to cater to a wide range of storage requirements.

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