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Webull Malaysia Is The First Online Retail Brokerage To Launch An Islamic Banking Channel, Enabling Shariah-Compliant Funding Options To Trade MY & US Markets

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Webull Securities (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (“Webull Malaysia”), a subsidiary of Webull Corporation, owner of the popular Webull digital investment platform with over 40 million downloads globally, today announced the launch of an Islamic banking channel. This new feature offers local investors the flexibility to choose to fund their Webull trading accounts via an Islamic bank or a conventional bank, making Webull Malaysia the first fully online retail brokerage platform in the country to offer such a service.

The dual banking gateway provides both Muslim and non-Muslim investors with a seamless and flexible currency exchange and deposit system. For those seeking to fund their trading accounts with Shariah-compliant funding options, this new feature, together with zero deposit fees, interest-free and a profit-sharing based banking facility, will enhance their overall trading experience.

Meeting the needs of local investors

Webull Malaysia’s new Islamic banking channel aims to cater to the diverse needs of local investors, especially investors who are looking to invest in Shariah compliant equities and exchange traded funds (ETFs) across both the Malaysian and U.S. stock markets. Furthermore, the existing Shariah indicator for U.S. stocks and ETFs will improve the overall investor experience by making it easier and more efficient to access and trade Shariah-compliant assets on the Webull platform.

Kenneth Chan, CEO, Webull Malaysia, said, “We are proud to be the first fully online retail brokerage platform in Malaysia to offer local investors the flexibility to fund their trading accounts with an Islamic bank. The introduction of the Islamic banking channel along with improvements to the Shariah stock screener, enables investors to fund their trading accounts in a way that best aligns with their investment needs and principles. By offering local investors the option to choose between Islamic and conventional bank funding for their Webull accounts, we aim to deliver inclusive, seamless and accessible trading experiences for all investors. We are also committed to enhancing the experience of local investors by offering a fully localised version of the Webull MY trading app. This feature allows users to translate all content — from portfolio displays to the latest local and international news, as well as the educational materials provided – into Bahasa Melayu, ensuring an accessible and tailored experience for our Malaysian users. We are proud to support the needs of Malaysia’s investment community and remain committed to developing innovative products that enhance convenience and accessibility for investors.”

Key product highlights

With this latest dual banking feature, Webull Malaysia aims to strengthen its position as one of the top fully online retail brokerage platforms in Malaysia, offering investors products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of local investors.

On the Webull platform, Malaysian investors will be able to:

1. Maximise their investments with transparent, low and competitive trading costs on Malaysian and U.S. stocks

Local investors can trade Malaysian and U.S. markets with zero commission fees for the first 180 days, reducing the barriers to market entry into both Bursa Malaysia and U.S. markets. Additionally, Webull Malaysia’s zero platform fees make it a cost-effective choice for investors looking to trade stocks in both Malaysian and U.S. markets.Webull Malaysia offers competitive foreign exchange rates, allowing investors to benefit from FX rate fluctuations and minimising the cost of currency conversion when trading in USD-denominated markets.

2. Features to support the needs and financial goals of local investors

With the new Islamic banking channel, local investors can choose to fund their trading account with an Islamic bank in Malaysia. Local investors funding their trading account with an Islamic bank will be part of a profit-sharing based banking facility.Shariah indicators made available to screen U.S. stocks and ETFs for easy access to Shariah-compliant assets.To ensure that Webull’s platform is accessible to native speakers in Malaysia, Webull Malaysia has fully integrated Bahasa Melayu into its platform interface, creating a more comfortable and user-friendly trading environment for all investors.

In addition to the new Islamic banking channel, Webull Malaysia currently offers investors a suite of professional trading tools, including over 17 charting tools and more than 58 technical indicators. The platform also provides timely and professional analyst ratings on various equities, helping investors refine their investment strategies and analysis. With Webull Malaysia’s user-friendly interface, investors of all levels can trade and own fractional shares starting from just USD 5.

Looking ahead, Webull Malaysia will continue to develop new products and enhance its products and services to meet the needs of local investors, empowering both new and experienced investors to capitalise on global market opportunities through a platform that aligns with their financial values and goals.

To learn more about Webull’s products and services, please visit the website: https://www.webull.com.my/

Media contact:

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Webull@cognitomedia.com

About Webull:

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next generation global infrastructure. The Webull Group operates in 15 regions globally and is backed by private equity investors located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Webull serves more than 20 million registered users globally, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures and fractional shares, through Webull’s trading platform, which seamlessly integrates market data and information, its user community, and investor education resources. Learn more at https://www.webullcorp.com/.

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AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

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New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

Media contact
Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

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KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the industries in which we operate. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions. Those statements include, among other things, the discussions of our business strategy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties, and that although we believe that the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could be incorrect. The uncertainties in this regard include, but are not limited to, those identified in the risk factors discussed above. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not conclude that we will necessarily achieve any plans and objectives or projected financial results referred to in any of the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to release the results of any revisions of these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

IR department:
+82-70-4193-4036
ktir@kt.com

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SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

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