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Finloop Partners with Aberdeen Investments in Hong Kong to Offer Tokenised Distribution of a Global Private Markets Strategy

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HONG KONG, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aberdeen Investments (“Aberdeen”) today announced the appointment of Finloop Finance, a subsidiary of Finloop, as a distributor of Aberdeen’s Global Private Markets strategy (the “Strategy”). Finloop Finance will offer tokenised interests in the Strategy, managed by Aberdeen, making it available to Professional Investors in Hong Kong via Finloop Finance’s global wealth technology platform.

The initiative marks one of the first tokenised interests in global private markets strategies of its kind in Hong Kong. Through tokenised distribution of the semi-liquid strategy, Finloop Finance’s clients can gain access to a diversified portfolio of private markets assets managed by Aberdeen’s experienced investment professionals, spanning private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and natural resources. Finloop Finance leverages tokenisation technology to enhance the Strategy’s accessibility, liquidity and operational efficiency.

John McCareins, Chief Client Officer, Aberdeen Investments, commented: “We are seeing growing interest from high-net-worth individuals in private markets, driven by their strong growth and income potential, as well as their ability to help manage market volatility. At the same time, tokenisation is increasingly seen as a key enabler of digital innovation in financial services. We believe tokenisation of private market solutions, such as this opportunity with Finloop, has strong potential to support our goal of enabling our clients to become better investors, by enhancing transferability, transparency and operational efficiency in the way investors access our investment strategies.”

In recent years, tokenisation enhances accessibility for ordinary investors to invest in assets that were previously out of reach. This includes a broad range of assets, particularly those in private markets or related investment vehicles, which have recently seen a surge of interest from institutional investors like pension funds. These assets and funds are not traded on public markets and are typically illiquid, often requiring substantial capital commitment. However, they offer the advantages of portfolio diversification and tend to exhibit less volatility compared to their publicly traded counterparts.

Cai Hua, CEO of Finloop, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Aberdeen, a global asset manager with a strong track record in managing multi‑strategy private market portfolios. Leveraging our game-changing FinRWA Platform (‘FRP’), Finloop delivers multiple breakthroughs in the issuance and distribution of tokenised products while continuously building an open, compliant, and innovative wealth management ecosystem. This partnership enables us to provide our clients with unparalleled access to professionally managed alternative investment solutions.”

Aberdeen continues to actively explore tokenisation initiatives to modernise asset management, enhance transferability, and broaden access to investment products. In early 2023, UK FCA-regulated digital assets business Archax started to offer tokenised interests in Aberdeen’s money market funds. In July last year, Aberdeen collaborated with Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) and Archax to advance the use of blockchain technology using tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) as collateral in the UK. Tokenised units of Aberdeen’s money market fund and tokenised UK gilts were used as collateral for foreign exchange trades between Aberdeen and Lloyds.

Tina Tong, Head of Wholesale Distribution – Greater China, Aberdeen Investments, commented: “We are delighted to collaborate with Finloop to demonstrate real‑world applications of tokenised distribution of a private markets strategy in Hong Kong. This collaboration highlights how digital assets can streamline processes and increase efficiency, and we will continue to explore tokenisation opportunities across our investment strategies, which we believe have significant potential to scale investor access and diversify our client base.”

Managing over £77 billion in alternative assets[1], Aberdeen has a strong track record in private markets with proven expertise in developing innovative evergreen solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Its investment teams conduct deep research to identify quality opportunities globally, supported by advanced analytics that enhance risk assessment and liquidity management – ensuring strong portfolio construction and oversight.

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About Aberdeen

Aberdeen Investments is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale across public and private markets, including credit, specialist equities and real assets.

Our teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs.

As at 30 June 2026, Aberdeen Investments managed £397.5bn on behalf of clients, including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds, platforms, banks and family offices.

www.aberdeeninvestments.com

About Finloop

Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, along with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Finloop”), is an AI-driven global one-stop Web5 (Web2+Web3) wealth technology platform located in Hong Kong. Finloop offers comprehensive wealth management products and technology solutions to various financial institutions. Its offerings include cash management, mutual funds, alternatives, structured products, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets. As a fintech leader in Asia during the Web3 wave, Finloop has focused on bridging physical and digital assets, developing a one-stop RWA technology, issuance and distribution platform to pioneer new growth pathways in the wealth management industry. Finloop Finance Limited (“Finloop Finance”) is a financial institution licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under Finloop. For more information, visit www.finloop.hk and www.finlooprwa.com

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For Professional Investors only – not for public distribution

This press release relates to the appointment of Finloop Finance as a distributor of the abrdn I ICAV – Global Private Markets Fund (the “Sub-Fund”). Units in the Sub-Fund are offered in Hong Kong on a Private Placement basis to Professional Investors only (as defined under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) and the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules (Cap. 571D)). The tokenised representations referred to in this press release are issued by Finloop Finance on its own platform under its own regulatory permissions. Such tokens are not issued, marketed, guaranteed or recommended by Aberdeen and are not units of the Sub-Fund; investors in the tokens do not become unitholders of the Sub-Fund and have no direct rights against Aberdeen or the Sub-Fund. The economic features of the tokens are derived from, and directly linked to, the features of the underlying units of the Sub-Fund held by Finloop Finance as nominee, and are subject to the Sub-Fund’s prospectus and constitutional documents.

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[1] Source: Aberdeen Investments. As of 30 June 2026

 

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AXA and BytePlus sign strategic MOU Pioneering AI-Driven Transformation across insurance value chain

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Partnership focuses on co-innovating industry-specific solutions, enhancing customer intelligence, and accelerating operational innovation

HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with BytePlus Pte. Ltd. (BytePlus), a leading enterprise-grade technology solutions provider. The partnership marks a major milestone in integrating BytePlus’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) solutions into AXA’s operations, accelerating digital transformation and responsible AI adoption across the insurance value chain.

The MOU outlines a co-innovation framework focused on three key areas:  

Insurance Innovation and Future Capabilities: AXA and BytePlus will combine their respective domain expertise to research, design, and co-innovate pioneering, insurance-specific AI models and applications, intelligent agents, and decision-intelligence solutions. The collaboration aims to explore future-oriented solutions to transform end-to-end operational workflows across the insurance value chain – spanning knowledge management, underwriting support, claims processing, and multi-channel distribution.Customer Intelligence for Personalised Engagement: AXA will leverage BytePlus’s advanced predictive data analytics, consumer persona modelling, and AI-driven decision support, to deepen customer insights to enhance end-to-end customer journey and experience.    AI-Powered Creativity and Marketing Enablement: AXA will harness BytePlus’s advanced multimodal capabilities and generative AI technology solutions to establish a dynamic “creativity hub”. This will transform content creation and optimise time-to-market efficiency, enabling highly interactive, personalised customer engagement at scale.

David Ng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, AXA Hong Kong & Macau, said: “This partnership represents a major milestone for our AI roadmap. Access to BytePlus’s cutting-edge AI capabilities like consumer persona modelling and predictive analytics directly elevates how we understand, anticipate, and serve our customers’ needs across every touchpoint. Looking ahead, by exchanging our deep insurance knowledge with BytePlus’s technology expertise and talent, we aim to co-innovate specialised, insurance-specific AI models that drive industry-wide transformation and further strengthen AXA as a regional centre of excellence for trusted digital innovation. As we continue to scale AI across our enterprise, we maintain the highest standards of Responsible AI – ensuring strong governance and customer protection at every step of our innovation journey.”

Elsa Wang, General Manager, BytePlus Hong Kong & Macau, said: “Hong Kong is a vital international gateway for enterprise technology deployment. Partnering with AXA—a global leader with extensive insurance expertise and an expansive footprint—provides the ideal platform to co-innovate high-impact, industry-specific solutions. Insurance is one of the most dynamic sectors for AI adoption, and AXA’s forward-looking strategy makes them an exceptional partner. Together, we look forward to combining BytePlus’s advanced AI solutions with AXA’s deep knowledge to set new standards for AI innovation in the regional and global insurance market.”

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau 

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. 

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation. 

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on nature protection, inclusive protection and social resilience, provides a foundation for integrating environmental, social and governance considerations across our business. We are proud to be the first insurer to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Committed to shaping a sustainable future, we contribute in diverse ways through three distinct roles – as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

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TP Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Experience Management Services Company of the Year Recognition for AI-Led Customer Experience Transformation

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TP is recognized for combining AI orchestration, operational excellence, regional scale, and customer-centric innovation to transform customer experience management services across the region.

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that TP has received the 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Experience Management Services Company of the Year Recognition for its achievements in AI-led transformation, operational excellence, customer impact, and regional growth. The recognition highlights TP’s ability to evolve beyond traditional customer experience (CX) outsourcing by combining intelligent automation, human expertise, responsible AI, and outcome-focused delivery.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: visionary innovation and performance, and customer impact. TP excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align its strategy with evolving enterprise demand while executing with scale, consistency, and market responsiveness.

“TP is helping shape the next phase of CX management by moving AI from experimentation into governed and measurable operations at scale. Its combination of AI orchestration, regional delivery depth, and operational discipline gives enterprises a practical path to transform CX while preserving the human judgment and empathy that remain essential,” said Krishna Baidya, Vice President, ICT Practice at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a strategy centered on AI orchestration, responsible innovation, regional expansion, and customer outcomes, TP has strengthened its position across the rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific CX management services landscape. TP.ai, the company’s AI framework, orchestrates the hybrid and agentic workforce, bringing together multiple technologies including chatbots, agent assist, analytics, knowledge management, workflow automation, with data services, industry-specific applications and global TP Experts. 

Innovation remains central to TP’s approach. Its pre-built modular capabilities, including TP.ai Connect, TP.ai Assist, TP.ai Growth, TP.ai Collect, and TP.ai Data Services, enable enterprises to integrate AI into customer care and back-office operations while supporting flexibility across technologies, models, and hyperscaler ecosystems. The approach helps clients improve CX including speed and accuracy of support, productivity, automation, compliance, and program agility and success. TP’s responsible AI approach also incorporates governance controls, configurable guardrails, safety thresholds, escalation protocols, and risk monitoring.

“AI is changing the economics of customer experience, but the technology itself was never the point. The opportunity is in how enterprises rewire workflows, decisions and operating models around AI, data and human expertise — that’s the shift we talk about as Opportunity AI, and it’s where the measurable value sits. At TP, that’s the work we’re doing with clients across Asia-Pacific every day. This recognition from Frost & Sullivan is a credit to our teams for turning that opportunity into real impact,” said David Rizzo, President and CEO – APAC at TP. 

Across the region, TP combines offshore, nearshore, onshore, hybrid, and work-from-home delivery models to address diverse language, regulatory, cultural, and cost requirements. Its regional footprint supports growth in Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, China, Singapore, and the Philippines, while its local leadership model enables closer engagement with enterprise customers and market-specific needs.

Frost & Sullivan commends TP for establishing a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, innovation, and market responsiveness. The ability to combine global scale with local execution, AI-enabled transformation, and measurable customer outcomes positions TP at the forefront of the evolving CX management services industry.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to an organization that demonstrates excellence in strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in competitive positioning, customer impact, and market performance.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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SMiT unveils UWB-enabled CI+ 2.0 dongle and Presence-Aware TV platform at IBC2026

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Joint solution combines SMiT secure TV-access hardware, TrueSense UWB technology, The Hashgraph Group’s BrandBoost product and Sofia Digital’s TV application expertise.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SMiT, a global provider of secure TV-access hardware and solutions, will unveil its Presence-Aware TV platform anchored by a CI+ 2.0 USB dongle integrating Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology at IBC2026, which will be held from September 11 for September 14. The solution is designed for Free-TV and Pay-TV operators and broadcasters seeking privacy-conscious audience awareness, richer viewer engagement and measurable advertising opportunities on the main screen.

The platform brings together SMiT’s secure and deployable TV-access hardware, the TrueSense UWB integration layer for precise identity association and precise relative positioning, The Hashgraph Group’s BrandBoost TV Awareness product, and Sofia Digital’s TV application and user-interface capabilities.

As viewing and advertising budgets increasingly move toward digital platforms, Pay-TV operators need a reliable and consent-based way to understand engagement at the shared television screen. SMiT’s proposition turns the television from a reach-only device into an interactive and measurable surface while keeping the operator at the center of the customer relationship.

How it works

The UWB-enabled CI+ 2.0 dongle connects directly to a compatible iDTV without requiring a separate set-top box. Using TrueSense UWB technology, the system can securely associate an opted-in registered viewer’s smartphone or tag with the television and determine the device’s proximity and relative position with high precision. This enables the TV, the operator application and cloud services to coordinate personalized and interactive experiences.

SMiT pairs its hardware with BrandBoost, The Hashgraph Group’s TV Awareness product. BrandBoost combines privacy-conscious viewer awareness, gamification, targeted engagement and reward workflows. Developed around the UWB layer, allowing the platform to link an authorized digital identity to the viewer’s precise proximity and position relative to the television.

Sofia Digital provides the TV application, operator user experience and integration capabilities required to bring these services to screen.

Demonstrated use cases include:

Live sports ‘Guess & Glory’: prediction and polling experiences with rewards for correct answers.Ad Trivia: interactive overlays during commercial breaks, with credits, vouchers or other operator-defined rewards.Presence-aware personalization: content, menus and offers adapted to an opted-in registered viewer.Location-based authentication: an additional proximity signal supporting account security and password-sharing controls.

Where required by the operator, engagement and reward events can be recorded using Hedera DLT, supporting transparent campaign measurement and tokenized reward models. The combined platform is designed to help operators progress from broad audience estimates toward permission-based, outcome-oriented engagement and advertising metrics.

Live at IBC2026

Visitors to SMiT Stand 2.C36 will be able to experience a live demonstration in which an enabled smartphone approaching the television is associated with the TV session through UWB. The demonstration will show the combined hardware, viewer onboarding, TV interaction, gamification and operator cloud-management experience.

The architecture is extensible to personalized operator interfaces, live sports interaction, targeted advertising, loyalty programs and other presence-aware services. SMiT positions the dongle as a practical add-on for existing Pay-TV operators and conditional-access providers, supporting new services without requiring a complete replacement of the installed TV platform.

More information: www.smit.com.cn/engr/

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