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Fraud Prevention Month 2024: Fighting fraud in the digital era

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Canadians lost a staggering $567 million to fraud in 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ – The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Competition Bureau are once again joining forces for the 20th edition of Fraud Prevention Month (FPM).

Under the theme “20 years of fighting fraud: From then to now,” this year’s campaign will shed light on how fraudsters’ old tricks have now been refined with the use of technology. The campaign aims to help Canadians recognize warning signs, reject suspicious claims and report fraud to the authorities.

Recent numbers from the CAFC are concerning: in 2023 alone, Canadians lost a staggering $567 million – an increase of $37M from 2022 and $187M since 2021. Despite this rise in financial losses, the rate of frauds being reported remains low, with only 5 to 10 per cent reported.

As law enforcement agencies and over 60 organizations across the country work together to raise awareness about fraud, Canadian consumers and businesses also play a key role in preventing it. Education remains the strongest line of defence against frauds.

This March, join the conversation by using #FPM2024 and stay informed about evolving fraud threats. Follow us on social media and spread the word:

CAFC X (previously Twitter) and FacebookRCMP X (previously Twitter) and FacebookCompetition Bureau X (previously Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook

If you or someone you know is a victim of a fraud, contact your local police service to report the crime and also report it to the CAFC online or toll-free at 1-888-495-8501. If a financial loss did not occur, still report it to the CAFC.

If you have information about deceptive marketing practices, report it to the Competition Bureau. Your reports are essential to identify links, catch criminals, and prevent further frauds.

Quick facts

In 2023, the top three most reported types of fraud were identity fraud, service fraud, and phishing –all designed to get you to pay or give away sensitive information like your social insurance number, passwords or banking details. The top three frauds reported that had the highest level of financial impact were investment scams, spear phishing, and romance scams.In 2023, the CAFC received 116,403 reports which included at least 41,873 victims of fraud. The CAFC is jointly managed by the RCMP, the Competition Bureau, and the Ontario Provincial Police.

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“Fraudsters and cybercriminals often operate with the confidence that they’re anonymous online and won’t be caught. But the impact that law enforcement, partners, and the public can have when working together is significant and can put a stop to more people becoming victims. As fraud continues to evolve we want to remind Canadian to remain vigilant by recognizing, rejecting, and reporting fraud.”

RCMP’s Director General of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and National Cybercrime Coordination Centre, Chris Lynam

“While technology has become mainstream for many Canadians for a broad range of day-to-day activities, fraudsters have also used it to enhance their tricks. With scams now more convincing than ever, staying informed is key to stay ahead of emerging frauds.”

Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell

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BRIDGE Appoints Morgan Jetto As Executive Vice President, Business Development & Ecosystems

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Industry Veteran to Lead Strategic Partnerships as BRIDGE Extends Its Position as the Trusted Partner for Audience Targeting, Curation, and Agentic Audience Targeting

NEW YORK, Apr. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BRIDGE, the verified people-data layer for advertising and marketing, today announced the appointment of Morgan Jetto as Executive Vice President, Business Development & Ecosystems. In this newly created role, Jetto will drive BRIDGE’s partnership strategy, expand its ecosystem of data and media integrations, and accelerate revenue growth across its key growth verticals as demand for verified data surges.

“Morgan brings a rare combination of deep industry relationships, strategic vision, and hands-on execution,” said Robert Rose, CEO of BRIDGE. “The industry is moving toward verified identity, curated audiences advertisers can trust, and agentic audience targeting that needs real, consent-audited people data underneath it. BRIDGE sits at the center of all three shifts, and Morgan’s leadership will help us extend that foundation to every agency, platform, and AI builder who needs it.”

Jetto joins BRIDGE from Verve Group, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager. His career spans nearly two decades of proven senior roles in AdTech and MarTech — including global partnerships at Yahoo, client leadership at GroupM, as well as board and advisory roles — with a consistent focus on building partnerships at the intersection of data, media, and emerging technology.

“BRIDGE has built something genuinely differentiated — a verified, people-based data foundation the industry urgently needs, and an architecture built for the next generation of agentic audience targeting,” said Jetto. “I’m excited to join at this critical and pivotal moment and help expand the ecosystem of partners, platforms, and clients who can benefit from the differentiated foundation BRIDGE has built— and I’m just getting started.”

BRIDGE is the verified people-data layer for advertising and marketing — the trusted foundation agencies, brands, platforms, and AI builders rely on for audience targeting and curation. Every record is a real person, verified through the Data Safe™ methodology. The CONNECT platform activates the same verified person across CTV, digital, social, email, audio, programmatic, and direct mail, and is built for agentic audience targeting through Connect MCP. People Match™ closes the loop with deterministic attribution. BRIDGE powers 160,000+ campaigns annually and has been ranked #1 for data accuracy by Truthset — an independent third party — for five consecutive years. The graph includes 412.9M verified consumers and business people and 679.8M permission-based emails, anchored on SOC2, SOC3, and HIPAA compliance. Learn more at www.thebridgecorp.com.

Media Contact

Karen Nordahl
BRIDGE
Director, Human Resources 
connect@thebridgecorp.com
+1 ( 212) 991-5633

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SOLOWIN HOLDINGS Expects Revenue in the Range of $27 Million to $29 Million, Approximately 10x Year-over-Year Growth for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026 Based on Preliminary Unaudited Results

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HONG KONG, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (Nasdaq: AXG) (“SOLOWIN,” the “Company,” or “we”), a leading financial technology firm bridging traditional and digital assets, today announced certain preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Driven by the rapid expansion of its digital asset tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure, and AI-powered services, the Company delivered exceptional top-line growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, as it advances its global framework compliance and institutional-grade service strategy.

The preliminary financial results described in this press release are unaudited and based on management’s current estimates of our results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. These figures are subject to the completion of our customary year-end financial closing procedures and audit by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. No assurance can be given that final audited results will not differ materially from these preliminary estimates, and any such differences could be significant. We expect to file our audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in our Annual Report on Form 20-F, which is expected to be filed in July 2026.

Overall Performance

Revenue increased nearly tenfold year over year to between $27 million and $29 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

Net loss was in the range of $11 million to $13 million, reflecting continued investment in technology, compliance, and global business expansion.

Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents increased to between $14 million and $16 million.

Net cash used in operating activities was in the range of $12 million to $14 million for the year ended March 31, 2026. The increase in receivables from customers was the primary driver of the cash used in operating activities during the current period.

Net cash provided by investing activities was in the range of $1 million to $3 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, mainly consisting of cash and bank balances arising from acquisition of subsidiaries, partly offset by purchases of short-term investments.

Net cash provided by financing activities increased to between $18 million and $20 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, mainly representing the proceeds from capital injections from investors.

Strategic Overview

Against a backdrop of accelerating institutional adoption, maturing global regulation, and deepening integration of AI and blockchain, SOLOWIN has further consolidated its position as a fully compliant, vertically integrated digital financial platform, with a clear dual-token strategy focused on Digital Asset Tokens and AI Tokens. The Company’s ecosystem spans stablecoin issuance and payments, asset tokenization, securities trading and asset management, as well as AI-powered services.

Management Commentary

Mr. Lok Ling Ngai, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SOLOWIN, stated: “Fiscal 2026 marks a transformative year for SOLOWIN. Achieving tenfold revenue growth represents more than a financial milestone, it validates the strength of our dual-token strategy and underscores the accelerating global demand for compliant, institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure. We are uniquely positioned at the convergence of three structural shifts reshaping our industry: the advancement of regulatory frameworks, the rapid adoption of tokenization, and the integration of AI with blockchain technologies.”

“Guided by our mission ‘Mobilizing Tokens 24/7,’ we are building a secure, efficient, and fully regulated digital financial ecosystem. Over the past year, we have significantly strengthened and expanded our stablecoin and payment infrastructure, scaled our asset tokenization capabilities, and enhanced our AI-powered services. Together, these efforts reinforce and deepen our licensed platform advantages across Hong Kong, Bahrain, and other key global markets.”

“We see ourselves as more than a technology company — we are a trusted bridge connecting traditional finance and the decentralized economy. As global regulatory frameworks continue to mature and institutional adoption accelerates, we remain steadfast in our commitment to compliance, transparency, and responsible innovation. Our goal is to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our clients, partners, and shareholders — and help to power the future of finance.”

About SOLOWIN HOLDINGS

SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (NASDAQ: AXG) is a leading global regulated fintech company. Established in 2016, AXG combines blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to operate a fully compliant dual-token digital economy super platform.

Guided by the mission “Mobilizing Tokens 24/7,” the Company focuses on tokenization and operates two core business pillars: Digital Asset Tokens and AI Tokens. Its offerings span stablecoin issuance and payments, asset tokenization, securities trading and asset management, as well as AI-powered services including cloud infrastructure, Know-Your-Agent verification, and token router.

Through its integrated ecosystem, including AXCOIN, AXONE, FERION, SOLOMON, SCION, and KOVAR, AXG empowers global institutions and investors to capitalize on the rapid growth of the dual-token economy.

For more information, visit the Company’s website at https://www.alloyx.com or Investor Relations webpage at https://ir.alloyx.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. The Company has attempted to identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F as well as in its other reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

For investor and media inquiries please contact:

SOLOWIN HOLDINGS
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@solowin.io

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

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Chemours Announces Dates for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Webcast Conference Call

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WILMINGTON, Del., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Chemours Company (“Chemours” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CC) today announced that the Company expects to issue its first quarter 2026 financial results after market on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

The Company expects to hold its conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The call is open to the public and can be accessed via the webcast information below. The webcast and materials can be accessed by visiting the “Events and Presentations” section of the Investor Relations section of Chemours’ website at investors.chemours.com.

Conference Call: Please visit investors.chemours.com for a link to the live webcast and to view the accompanying slides.

Replay: A webcast replay will be available at investors.chemours.com.

About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers’ biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 5,700 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,400 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn

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INVESTORS
Brandon Ontjes
Vice President, Head of Strategy & Investor Relations
+1.302.773.3300
investor@chemours.com

NEWS MEDIA
Cassie Olszewski
Media Relations & Reputation Leader
+1.302.219.7140
media@chemours.com  

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