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HLB’s Flagship CIO Fund Launched with Strategic Alliance with Lombard Odier

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The HLB Chief Investment Office combines regional expertise and agility with Lombard Odier’s award-winning Chief Investment Office.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HLB Private Bank (or the “Bank”) has officially announced the introduction of its flagship HLB Chief Investment Office Fund (“HLB CIO Fund” or the “Fund”), a landmark wholesale fund from HLB’s Chief Investment Office (“CIO”). Conceived as the core foundation for all future portfolio construction across the Bank, the fund offers investors with direct access to premium, handpicked global assets, supported by HLB’s 120 years of regional expertise and agility alongside Lombard Odier’s 230-year global investment heritage and institutional scale.

Recognised as the World’s Best Chief Investment Office at the 2025 Euromoney Private Banking Awards, and named Best Pure Play Private Bank for CIO Office & Discretionary Portfolio Management at the Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction 2025, Lombard Odier brings its proprietary CIO research and portfolio engineering directly into HLB’s wealth engine. By uniting this international pedigree with HLB’s agile understanding of regional client needs, the Fund provides a powerful Discretionary Portfolio Management solution which strongly supports broad multi-asset diversification across global equities, fixed income, and specialised market instruments.

At the heart of the HLB CIO Fund is a rigorous curation engine that grants clients access to top-tier global opportunities including active fund managers, passive instruments, and high-conviction direct equity holdings, handpicked from a vast open-architecture universe of over 50,000 global funds. Integrated yield overlays further enhance cash generation through equity dividends, fixed-income coupons, and systematic options strategies, ensuring capital growth is paired with consistent portfolio income.

According to Jeffrey Yap, HLB’s Managing Director and Regional Head of Wealth Management, “The true strength of the HLB CIO Fund lies in how we curate and deliver elite investment solutions to our clients. We have always advocated for strategic diversification as a solid foundation for long-term portfolio growth, and we look to provide investors with what we believe to be the best strategies and advisory available to achieve this. This institutional rigor is reflected in providing a premium portfolio handpicked specifically for Singapore and the wider region. As wealth management accelerates as a core growth area for the Bank, our commitment is to provide sophisticated, advice-driven solutions that give investors complete confidence across every market cycle.”

Echoing this vision, Marc Giesbrecht, Deputy Global CIO, Head of Investment Management at Lombard Odier Group highlighted the strength of bringing joint global and regional CIO capabilities to the market.

“We are delighted to launch this fund alongside our Strategic Alliance partner HLB Private Bank, reflecting our shared commitment to delivering top-tier performance and investment experience rooted in a rigorous investment framework in an increasingly complex world. This strategy embodies the philosophy and House View of Lombard Odier, bringing together the full strength of our investment platform, combining the expertise of our CIO office, global research capabilities and portfolio construction expertise. The result is a differentiated solution designed to help investors achieve resilient and sustainable investment outcomes across market cycles.”

Driven by its 3-to-5-year strategic transformation, HLB has accelerated innovation across its wealth management business, a commitment underscored by recent industry recognition. Highlights include winning Best Private Bank in Malaysia and Singapore at the WealthBriefingAsia Awards, as well as the Rising Star Private Bank Award for Malaysia and Best Private Bank for Wealth Creation & Preservation at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards.

For more information, please visit: https://www.hlbank.com.sg/en/private-banking/home.html

 

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iAutomation to Attend PACK EXPO International 2026, Supporting Sister Company RND Automation

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iAutomation will walk the show floor at PACK EXPO International 2026, supporting sister company RND Automation’s packaging demos, testing, and robotics at Booth #N-5115.

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iAutomation, a division of CAS Holdings, announced today that its team will attend PACK EXPO International 2026, taking place October 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. iAutomation will walk the show floor and support its sister company, RND Automation, which will exhibit at Booth #N-5115 in the North Building.

“We’re excited to be back at PACK EXPO International this year,” said Patrick McDermott, CEO of CAS Holdings. “Events like this are a great opportunity to see where packaging and processing automation are headed, and to connect face-to-face with the partners and customers who make our work possible.”

PACK EXPO International is one of the packaging and processing industry’s largest gatherings, drawing manufacturers, suppliers, and solution providers from around the world. iAutomation’s presence at the show underscores its ongoing commitment to staying close to industry trends in automation, packaging, and processing technology, and to supporting the broader family of companies it operates alongside.

At Booth #N-5115, RND Automation will showcase its expanding packaging-equipment portfolio, including a live KANGA Poucher pouching demonstration, its configurable High-Risk Test Bench for evaluating challenging automation applications before they reach full production, and a large-scale FANUC M-710 industrial robot display. Attendees will also have the chance to enter RND’s PACK EXPO giveaway for a Bambu Lab 3D printer. More information on RND’s exhibit is available at rndautomation.com/rnd-automation-pack-expo-2026.

Vendor Partners Featured in the Booth

RND’s Test Bench exhibit will feature technology from automation suppliers also represented across iAutomation’s vendor network, including:

Doosan RoboticsOnRobotB&R Industrial AutomationFANUCPilzBanner EngineeringFesto

Representatives from iAutomation will be available throughout the show to meet with current and prospective partners, discuss automation and integration needs, and connect attendees with the right resources across its distribution, panel building & assembly, engineering & integration, and system integration & engineering services teams. Attendees who would like to meet with iAutomation during the show are encouraged to reach out in advance to schedule a dedicated appointment, so that the right team members are available at the time that works best. To schedule, please contact marketing@i-automation.com

Registration for PACK EXPO International is complimentary using code 90R21 at packexpointernational.com.

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Erika Jacques
5088388012
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LeapXpert and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Governed Messaging Solutions to the Public Sector

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Advanced Communications Platform Now Available to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies

NEW YORK and RESTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeapXpert, the leader in Governed Communication Intelligence, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership to bring governed messaging to the Public Sector. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as LeapXpert’s Master Government Aggregator®, making The LeapXpert Communications Platform available to Federal, State and Local Government agencies through Carahsoft’s reseller partners and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.

Government officials increasingly rely on consumer messaging channels, including WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage and SMS, to communicate with colleagues, constituents and external stakeholders. Yet many agencies lack the infrastructure needed to capture, govern and archive these conversations in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) record retention requirements, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) obligations and broader Federal security mandates. The result is a growing compliance gap between how Public Sector employees communicate and what agencies can account for.

The LeapXpert Communications Platform enables secure communication across consumer messaging channels while capturing conversations in real time, allowing organizations to apply policy and governance as communications take place. LeapXpert serves hundreds of enterprise customers and hundreds of thousands of employees and professionals across 50 countries, spanning financial services, Government and the Forbes Global 2000.

“Federal employees are already having these conversations on WhatsApp and Signal. Until now, the record of them lived on a personal phone, outside every system meant to protect it,” said Avi Pardo, Co-Founder and CBO at LeapXpert. “Government is now our fastest-growing segment, and the demand is arriving faster than a direct sales motion can meet it. Carahsoft brings the agency relationships and the contract reach to close that gap, and its reseller and value-added partner community extends it further than we could build on our own timeline.”

“Government agencies need secure, governed communications across the messaging channels their employees already rely on,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft. “LeapXpert’s Communications Platform provides agencies with a scalable path to integrate governed messaging across their organization, providing a solution that meets Federal security and compliance requirements. Together with our reseller partners, Carahsoft and LeapXpert are delivering Government-grade, mission-ready messaging security across the Public Sector.”

LeapXpert’s solutions are available through Carahsoft’s TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (703) 889-9710 or LeapXpert@carahsoft.com. Learn more about LeapXpert’s solutions here.

About LeapXpert

LeapXpert is the leader in Governed Communication Intelligence. The LeapXpert Communications Platform brings enterprise-grade governance to the consumer messaging channels employees and clients already use. Every conversation is captured, governed, and understood in real time, turning client interactions into intelligence businesses can act on. Hundreds of the world’s most demanding enterprises across financial services, government, and the Forbes Global 2000 rely on LeapXpert daily. For more information, visit LeapXpert.com.

About Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions Portfolio

Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity solutions portfolio includes leading and emerging technology vendors who enable organizations to defend against cyber threats, manage risk and achieve compliance. Supported by dedicated cybersecurity product specialists and an extensive ecosystem of resellers, integrators and service providers, we help organizations identify the right technology for unique environments and provide access to technology solutions through our broad portfolio of contract vehicles. The cybersecurity portfolio spans solutions for Supply Chain Risk Management, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, Network & Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, Risk & Compliance and more, ensuring comprehensive protection for organizations’ cyber ecosystems. Explore Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions for Government here. 

About Carahsoft

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com. 

 

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JisuLife and POP MART Announce Their First Collaboration Featuring TWINKLE TWINKLE

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JisuLife, ranked the world’s No. 1 portable fan brand by Euromonitor International, today announced its first collaboration with POP MART, featuring the beloved character IP TWINKLE TWINKLE.

Inspired by a group of tiny stars, TWINKLE TWINKLE tells heartfelt stories of courage, longing, and love. The partnership brings the character’s whimsical world to JisuLife’s lifestyle technology, blending imaginative design with practical innovation.

At the heart of the collection is the Pro1S handheld fan from JisuLife’s Pro Series. Featuring 100 adjustable speed settings and up to 40 hours of battery life, the Pro1S delivers powerful, customizable cooling in a compact form. Reimagined through the visual world of TWINKLE TWINKLE, the fan becomes both a functional device and a form of personal expression.

The campaign features JisuLife’s brand ambassador TEN, a Thai singer, dancer, rapper, and solo artist known for his work with NCT and WayV. Recognized for his creative versatility and international appeal, TEN brings the campaign message, “Wind Flows, Love Glows,” to life by connecting performance, personal expression, and everyday comfort.

The partnership reflects JisuLife’s commitment to creating products that combine technology, thoughtful design, and emotional connection. By working with POP MART and TEN, JisuLife continues to explore new ways to bring comfort, creativity, and cultural storytelling into consumers’ daily lives.

“We are delighted to partner with POP MART and bring the heartfelt world of TWINKLE TWINKLE to JisuLife,” said Gino He, Cofounder of JisuLife. “With the Pro1S, we want people to feel love in every breeze and experience a sense of comfort and care wherever life takes them.”

The limited edition JisuLife x POP MART TWINKLE TWINKLE collection will be available through JisuLife.com beginning at 8:00 p.m. PDT on Sept. 30, 2026. The Pro1S will retail for $99.99, excluding taxes and shipping.

About JisuLife

Founded in 2016, JisuLife specializes in portable fans designed for modern life. Ranked the world’s No. 1 portable fan brand by Euromonitor International, the company develops innovative cooling solutions guided by its core values of care, comfort, convenience, cooperation, and creation. For more information, visit JisuLife.com.

About POP MART

Founded in 2010, POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading company in the designer collectibles and pop culture entertainment industry. Leveraging our ecosystem built around characters and IPs, connecting with our fans through creative, immersive experiences, POP MART aims to light up passion and bring joy to fans everywhere.

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Crystal Li
PR Manager
crystal@jisulife.com

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