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Taiwan’s Fintech Shines in Singapore! FinTechSpace Once Again Leads a Delegation to 2024 Singapore FinTech Festival

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TAIPEI, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — To enhance the integration of Taiwan’s fintech industry with international markets, guided by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and organized by the Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable (TFSR), FinTechSpace, Taiwan’s first one-stop fintech innovation accelerator, is leading a Taiwan fintech delegation to the largest fintech event in the world – Singapore FinTech Festival for the sixth consecutive year. The delegation this year is particularly noteworthy, featuring 11 selected fintech companies and 11 financial institutions, totaling nearly 70 representatives. FinTechSpace will hold a “Meet Taiwan FinTech Ecosystem” event for our delegation to showcase Taiwan’s innovative capabilities and invite experts from Japan and Bahrain to exchange in Taiwan Pavilion.

Highlighting Diverse Competitive Advantages and Fostering Opportunities for International Collaboration

In response to global fintech trends, the Taiwan Pavilion (Booth No. 5K23) will focus on AI technology applications and fraud prevention this year. 11 Taiwanese fintech companies from various sectors will showcase their innovative technologies and solutions in a rotating format, organized into five categories and three major international presentations. This approach aims to create business opportunities and accelerate alignment with the global market. (Registration link:https://tally.so/r/wb8jpL )。The categories include:

RegTech: Authme Co., Ltd., HiTRUST Inc., ThinkCloud Technology Co., Ltd., and TOPPAN IDGATE Co., Ltd.InsurTech: Lydia AI and YunTan TechnologyWealth Management: Alpha Fintech and TradingValleyEnterprise Solutions: LIGHT MOMENTUM TECHNOLOGY CORP. and OneDegree GlobalIntegration Platform: On-us Co., Ltd.

FinTechSpace is committed to advancing Taiwan’s fintech industry and strengthening global connections. So far FinTechSpace has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 16 fintech institutions across 12 countries. At the exhibition this year, FinTechSpace will hold two international exchanges events with Japan and Bahrain, supporting Taiwanese fintech companies in expanding into Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets and fostering deeper international collaboration.

Taiwan-Japan International Panel: Current Applications of Fintech and Future Prospects (11/7): Hosted by Takeshi Kito, co-founder and CEO of Elevandi Japan, this panel features representatives from major Taiwanese financial institutions, including Cathay United Bank, Hua Nan Commercial Bank, and KGI Financial Holding. The discussion will cover opportunities and challenges in entering Taiwan market and collaborating with Taiwanese financial institutions.Explore Middle East: New Opportunities & Markets (11/8): Fatima Almubbad, Heading Bahrain Economic Development Board (Singapore and Southeast Asia), will share the latest fintech trends in Bahrain. This session will offer real-time dialogue opportunities to explore potential avenues for Taiwanese companies to enter the Middle Eastern digital finance network.

Taiwan not only possesses mature R&D capabilities and government policy support but also serves as a significant hub for international companies entering the Asia-Pacific market. We look forward to attracting more global companies and innovative solutions to Taiwan, working together to explore future business opportunities and foster innovation in Taiwan’s fintech industry.

About FinTechSpace
Established under the guidance of the Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan (FSC) and supported by the Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable, FinTechSpace was funded in 2018. Standing as a fintech hub, FinTechSpace has created a physical space and provided comprehensive support that brings together the entire fintech community, and acts as a vital link between Taiwan’s fintech industry and the global market. For the latest updates and information, please refer to the FTS website link: https://www.fintechspace.com.tw/en

2024 Taiwan Pavilion List

Regtech

Authme: Authme is a leader in digital identity security, offering AI-powered solutions with advanced features like OCR, NFC chip reading, anti-forgery detection, and Face Recognition with Liveness Detection. Our Zero Trust Architecture integrates MFA and SSO for seamless access.HiTRUST: HiTRUST safeguard digital finance by advanced technology and services. It’s Veri-id’s leverages AI and device insight to detect online fraud, while VeriFIDO offers seamless passwordless authentication, making verification faster and more reliable.ThinkCloud Technology: As a leading cloud service provider in Taiwan, ThinkCloud Technology offers legally binding solutions such as SelfieSign, a video-based e-signature solution, and Face OTP, which adds up to three layers of security to one-time passwords, safeguarding transactions.TOPPAN IDGATE: TOPPAN IDGATE is a software company specializing in bank-grade security and robust authentication solutions. With extensive experience in the financial industry, we offer compliant digital identity verification solutions, including iDenFace, SoftToken, and MFA authentication.

Insurtech

Lydia AI: Lydia AI provides embedded financial solutions and digital health experiences through its risk scoring engine, optimizing insurance sales and underwriting processes. By integrating customer service and digital payments, it builds a health ecosystem. Utilizing external data for dynamic risk predictions, the company drives customer segmentation, product recommendations, and financial product innovation.YunTan Technology: YunTan Tech is a leading Fintech and Insurtech company in Taiwan, providing Ads and SaaS technology services to insurance companies. Its platform, e-Insure, is the largest online compliant insurance platform in Taiwan. It connects with over 10 domestic insurance companies and serves more than 240,000 insurance consumers.

Wealth Management

Alpha Fintech: Alpha Fintech is a leading wealth management tech firm, specializing in AI-driven robo-advisory. With patented innovations and cybersecurity certifications, Alpha integrates big data, AI, and machine learning to automate investment decisions, ensuring steady asset growth for clients.TradingValley: TradingValley is the first fintech company in Taiwan to combine AI and quantitative models, focusing on wealth management services. Its offerings include a B2C investment service, Growin, and an AI stock-mining tool.

Enterprise Solutions

Light Momentum Technology: Light Momentum Technology is transforming financial trading with advanced FPGA technology, combining Taiwan’s semiconductor and FinTech expertise. LMTech’s ultra-low latency FPGA chips and AI-driven applications significantly improve trading speed, achieving nanosecond-level execution to reduce slippage and price volatility.OneDegree Global: OneDegree Global has pioneered various innovative solutions in the fields of insurance, cybersecurity, and Web3. These include the modern insurance core system, IXT; the comprehensive cybersecurity assessment service, Cymetrics; and the Web3 risk intelligence and alerts platform, MAMORI.

Integration

On-us: On-us is a global B2B2C personalized e-voucher incentive platform leveraging FinTech and behavioral AI to enhance consumer engagement and unlock maximum value for all in our ecosystem. Through omni-channel APIs and data-driven campaigns, we help businesses to deepen customer relationships while maximizing ROI.

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MATSON ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 3 MILLION SHARES TO EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.36 PER SHARE

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HONOLULU, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, approved adding three million shares to its existing share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2029.  As of April 23, 2026, the existing share repurchase program had approximately 0.7 million shares remaining.  The Board also declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce an additional three million shares to our existing share repurchase program,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “Since we commenced our share repurchase program in August 2021, we have repurchased approximately 14.3 million shares, or approximately 33% of the then outstanding shares, for a total cost of $1.3 billion.  Going forward, we will continue to be both disciplined and opportunistic in our capital allocation, and we remain committed to returning excess cash to shareholders to create additional shareholder value over the long-term.” 

Shares will be repurchased in the open market from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its common shares and general market conditions.  The Company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate purchases under the program.  The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.  Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.  Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.  The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges.  Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia.  Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.  Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to, statements about capital allocation plans, the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common shares pursuant to the repurchase program, and use of excess cash.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  This release should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release.  We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2.   Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3.   Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4.   Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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