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OR YEHUDA, Israel, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

First Quarter Highlights

Quarterly revenues increased by 2.9% year-over-year to $62.1 million;Quarterly services revenues increased by 4.3% year-over-year to $34.0 million;GAAP results:Quarterly GAAP gross margin was 66.2%;Quarterly GAAP operating margin was 5.4%;Quarterly GAAP net income was $2.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.Non-GAAP results:Quarterly Non-GAAP gross margin was 66.3%;Quarterly Non-GAAP operating margin was 7.7%;Quarterly Non-GAAP net income was $3.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share;Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.8 million for the quarter.AudioCodes repurchased 1,740,329 of its ordinary shares during the quarter at an aggregate cost of $13.7 million.

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AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC) (the “Company”), a global leader in enterprise voice and VoiceAI business solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were $62.1 million compared to $60.4 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Net income was $2.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $4.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025.

On a Non-GAAP basis, net income was $3.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $4.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025.

Non-GAAP net income excludes: (i) share-based compensation expenses; (ii) amortization expenses related to intangible assets; and (iii) financial income (expenses) related to exchange rate differences in connection with revaluation of assets and liabilities in non-dollar denominated currencies. Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin exclude: (i) share-based compensation expenses and (ii) amortization expenses related to intangible assets. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided in the tables that accompany the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this press release.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.8 million for the first quarter of 2026. Cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, short-term marketable securities, and long-term financial investments were $68.1 million as of March 31, 2026 compared to $75.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, short-term marketable securities and long-term financial investments was the result of the use of cash for the continued repurchasing of the Company’s ordinary shares pursuant to its share repurchase program and the payment of a cash dividend during the quarter. This was partially offset by cash generated from operating activities.

“I am pleased to announce strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting effective execution of our strategic initiatives. In the first quarter of 2026, we made important progress in our transformation into an AI-driven hybrid cloud software and services organization,” stated Shabtai Adlersberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of AudioCodes.

The first-quarter results were propelled by sustained momentum across our two principal growth pillars: the Live suite of managed services for UCaaS and CX, alongside our Conversational AI (CAI) business. Collectively, these segments advanced Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to $80 million, marking an increase of nearly 20% compared to the year ago period. Conversational AI business grew by over 50% year-over-year, underscoring extensive demand for our Voice AI portfolio. Voca CIC, our Teams-certified contact center solution, achieved record revenues for the quarter. Additionally, our VAIC and Live Hub products secured significant new client acquisitions and expansions within the existing customer base, driven by the rising adoption of virtual agent and agent assist applications.

Meeting Insights, our enterprise-grade cloud meeting intelligence platform, continues to experience substantial interest and increasing opportunities. The On-Prem version of Meeting Insights has also witnessed growing demand, fueled by the need for edge computing solutions, which provides enhanced control of data sovereignty, improved service availability, and cost reduction.

“We have seen continued strong positive operational cash flow. We believe that our increased investments in the Voice AI market will prove beneficial to our business expansion in the coming years. Overall, we achieved our operational and financial targets through maintaining budgetary and managerial discipline. The ongoing investments in Live services and Voice AI have significantly contributed to our current success and position us favorably for continued healthy top-line growth throughout the remainder of 2026,” concluded Mr. Adlersberg.

Share Buy Back Program and Cash Dividend

In October 2025, the Company received court approval in Israel to purchase up to an aggregate amount of $25 million of ordinary shares. The court approval also permits AudioCodes to declare a dividend out of any part of this amount. The approval was valid through April 27, 2026.

On February 3, 2026, the Company declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share. The dividend, in the aggregate amount of approximately $5.3 million, was paid on March 6, 2026, to all of the Company’s shareholders of record on February 20, 2026.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company acquired 1,740,329 of its ordinary shares under its share repurchase program for a total consideration of $13.7 million.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $1.6 million available under this approval for the repurchase of shares and/or declaration of cash dividends.

As of March 31, 2026, the total outstanding shares of the Company are 25,453,614.

Conference Call & Web Cast Information

AudioCodes will conduct a conference call at 8:30 A.M., Eastern Time today to discuss the Company’s first quarter of 2026 operating performance, financial results and outlook. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing one of the following numbers:

United States Participants: 888-506-0062

International Participants: +1 (973) 528-0011

The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast. Investors are invited to listen to the call live via webcast at the AudioCodes investor website at http://www.audiocodes.com/investors-lobby.

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AudioCodes invites you to join our online community and follow us on: AudioCodes Voice Blog, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

About AudioCodes

AudioCodes Ltd. (NASDAQ: AUDC) (TASE: AUDC) is a global leader in enterprise voice and VoiceAI business solutions. We help organizations unlock the full value of voice, transforming every conversation, whether human or AI, into a strategic asset that drives better business outcomes. Our portfolio spans voice connectivity, unified communications and contact center integration, and next-generation voice AI applications that enhance collaboration, automate workflows and deliver real-time insights. With over 30 years of global experience and trusted by 65 of the Fortune 100, AudioCodes powers the intelligent enterprise, connecting people, platforms and data to move business forward.

For more information on AudioCodes, visit http://www.audiocodes.com.

Statements concerning AudioCodes’ business outlook or future economic performance, product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto, and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters, are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in such statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the effect of global economic conditions in general and conditions in AudioCodes’ industry and target markets in particular, including governmental undertakings to address such conditions; shifts in supply and demand; market acceptance of new products and the demand for existing products; the impact of competitive products and pricing on AudioCodes’ and its customers’ products and markets; timely product and technology development, upgrades, the advent of artificial intelligence and the ability to manage changes in market conditions and evolving regulatory regimes, as applicable; possible need for additional financing; the ability to satisfy covenants in AudioCodes’ financing agreements; possible impacts and disruptions from AudioCodes’ acquisitions, including the ability of AudioCodes to successfully integrate the products and operations of acquired companies into AudioCodes’ business; possible adverse impacts attributable to any pandemic or other public health crisis on our business and results of operations; the effects of the current and any future hostilities involving Israel, including in the regions in which we or our counterparties operate, which may affect our operations and may limit our ability to produce and sell our solutions; any disruption in our operations by the obligations of our personnel to perform military service as a result of current or future military actions involving Israel; and any other factors described in AudioCodes’ filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. AudioCodes assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

©2026 AudioCodes Ltd. All rights reserved. AudioCodes, AC, HD VoIP, HD VoIP Sounds Better, IPmedia, Mediant, MediaPack, What’s Inside Matters, OSN, SmartTAP, User Management Pack, VMAS, VoIPerfect, VoIPerfectHD, Your Gateway To VoIP, 3GX, AudioCodes One Voice, AudioCodes Meeting Insights, and AudioCodes Room Experience are trademarks or registered trademarks of AudioCodes Limited. All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

U.S. dollars in thousands

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 40,928

$ 45,282

Short-term bank deposits

242

239

Short-term marketable securities

24,426

27,350

Trade receivables, net

56,596

67,358

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

19,431

19,064

Inventories

22,940

22,032

Total current assets

164,563

181,325

LONG-TERM ASSETS:

Long-term Trade receivables

$ 14,161

$ 13,065

Long-term financial investments

2,490

2,790

Deferred tax assets

7,217

7,773

Operating lease right-of-use assets

29,433

30,077

Severance pay funds

21,124

21,163

Total long-term assets

74,425

74,868

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

29,111

29,248

GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND OTHER, NET

37,568

37,579

Total assets

$ 305,667

$ 323,020

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Trade payables

7,659

6,416

Other payables and accrued expenses

26,020

30,284

Deferred revenues

41,786

38,243

Short-term operating lease liabilities

6,544

6,635

Total current liabilities

82,009

81,578

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Accrued severance pay

$ 17,987

$ 18,278

Deferred revenues and other liabilities

20,730

20,517

Long-term operating lease liabilities

30,841

31,348

Total long-term liabilities

69,558

70,143

Total shareholders’ equity

154,100

171,299

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$ 305,667

$ 323,020

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

Revenues:

Products

$ 28,130

$ 27,775

Services

34,013

32,599

Total Revenues

62,143

60,374

Cost of revenues:

Products

9,911

11,017

Services

11,107

10,223

Total Cost of revenues

21,018

21,240

Gross profit

41,125

39,134

Operating expenses:

Research and development, net

14,058

13,026

Selling and marketing

19,680

18,561

General and administrative

4,023

3,902

Total operating expenses

37,761

35,489

Operating income

3,364

3,645

Financial income (expenses), net

(382)

1,716

Income before taxes on income

2,982

5,361

Taxes on income, net

(1,029)

(1,345)

Net income

$ 1,953

$ 4,016

Basic net earnings per share

$ 0.07

$ 0.14

Diluted net earnings per share

$ 0.07

$ 0.13

Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic net earnings
per share (in thousands)

26,468

29,528

Weighted average number of shares used in computing diluted net
earnings per share (in thousands)

26,891

30,045

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

Gross profit

$ 41,125

$ 39,134

Gross margin

66.2 %

64.8 %

Share-based compensation (1)

78

95

Amortization expenses (2)

122

Non-GAAP gross profit

41,203

39,351

Non-GAAP gross margin

66.3 %

65.2 %

Operating income

$ 3,364

$ 3,645

Operating margin

5.4 %

6.0 %

Share-based compensation (1)

1,389

1,588

Amortization expenses (2)

11

133

Non-GAAP operating income

4,764

5,366

Non-GAAP operating margin

7.7 %

8.9 %

Net income

$ 1,953

$ 4,016

Net earnings per share

$ 0.07

$ 0.13

Share-based compensation (1)

1,389

1,588

Amortization expenses (2)

11

133

Exchange rate differences (3)

408

(1,035)

Non-GAAP net income

$ 3,761

$ 4,702

Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share

$ 0.14

$ 0.15

Weighted average number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP
diluted net earnings per share (in thousands)

27,719

30,725

(1)  Share-based compensation expenses related to options and restricted share units granted to employees and others.
(2)  Amortization expenses related to intangible assets.
(3)  Financial income (expenses) related to exchange rate differences in connection with revaluation of assets and liabilities in non-dollar denominated
currencies.

 

Note:  Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The Company believes that non-GAAP information is useful because it can enhance the understanding of its ongoing economic performance and therefore uses internally this non-GAAP information to evaluate and manage its operations. The Company has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform comparisons of operating results in a manner similar to how the Company analyzes its operating results and because many comparable companies report this type of information.
The non-GAAP measures used by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

U.S. dollars in thousands

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 1,953

$ 4,016

Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
     operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

1,081

954

Amortization of marketable securities premiums and accretion of
     discounts, net

78

104

Decrease (increase) in accrued severance pay, net

(252)

133

Share-based compensation expenses

1,389

1,588

Decrease in deferred tax assets, net

525

619

Cash financial loss (income), net

239

53

Decrease in operating lease right-of-use assets

1,206

746

Decrease in operating lease liabilities

(1,160)

(1,543)

Decrease in trade receivables, net

9,666

786

Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses

(367)

2,383

Decrease (increase) in inventories

(955)

2,855

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

1,614

(1,289)

Decrease in other payables and accrued expenses

(6,159)

(2,595)

Increase in deferred revenues

3,963

4,647

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

12,821

13,457

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from short-term deposits

(3)

1

Proceeds from financial investment

34

113

Proceeds from maturity of marketable securities

3,000

3,200

Purchase of financial investments

(442)

Purchase of property and equipment

(1,245)

(1,474)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

1,786

1,398

 

AUDIOCODES LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

U.S. dollars in thousands

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Purchase of treasury shares

(13,672)

(5,208)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

(5,289)

(5,326)

Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options

63

Net cash used in financing activities

(18,961)

(10,471)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents

(4,354)

4,384

Cash, cash equivalents at beginning of period

45,282

58,749

Cash, cash equivalents at end of period

$ 40,928

$ 63,133

 

Company Contacts

Niran Baruch,
Chief Financial Officer
AudioCodes
Tel: +972-3-976-4000
niran.baruch@audiocodes.com

Roger L. Chuchen
VP, Investor Relations 
AudioCodes
Tel:  732-764-2552
roger.chuchen@audiocodes.com

 

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Kuaishou Technology to Report 2026 First Quarter Financial Results on May 27, 2026

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HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (“Kuaishou” or the “Company”; HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024), a leading content community and social platform, today announced that it will report its unaudited consolidated first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, after the Hong Kong market closes on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The Company’s management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM Beijing Time (7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.

Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:

Chinese Line (Mandarin):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054245-xi6ksd.html

English Simultaneous Interpretation Line (listen-only mode):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054246-wl3yqp.html

Participants can choose between the Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation options for pre-registration above. Please note that the English simultaneous interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing conference call dial-in details, event passcode, and a unique registrant ID. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Additionally, live, and archived webcasts of the conference call, for both Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation, will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.kuaishou.com.

Replays of the conference call will be available until June 3, 2026 via the following dial-in details:

Dial-in Numbers

Mainland China:

400 1209 216

Hong Kong:

800 930 639

US/Canada:

1855 883 1031

Chinese conference ID:

10054245

English simultaneous interpretation conference ID:

10054246

About Kuaishou

Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform in China and globally, committed to becoming the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou uses its technological backbone, powered by cutting-edge AI technology, to continuously drive innovation and product enhancements that enrich its service offerings and application scenarios, creating exceptional customer value. Through short videos and live streams on Kuaishou’s platform, users can share their lives, discover goods and services they need and showcase their talent. By partnering closely with content creators and businesses, Kuaishou provides technologies, products, and services that cater to diverse user needs across a broad spectrum of entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, local services, gaming, and much more. For more information, please visit https://ir.kuaishou.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Kuaishou Technology
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kuaishou.com

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Mox Breaks Even in Q1 2026 amid Strengthening Profitability Outlook, Launches Mox+ Wealth Solutions and Mox Invest Upgrades

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Bringing Wealth Within Reach of all in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mox Bank Limited (“Mox” or “the Bank”), on the back of delivering a financial breakeven quarter for Q1 2026, today announced the launch of Mox+. This wealth solution is engineered for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent and will be a driver of sustainable profitability for the Bank. Mox+ combines wealth capabilities with curated lifestyle benefits, marking Mox’s evolution from everyday banking to a comprehensive wealth partnership.

The financial achievement was driven by robust momentum across all business lines and achieving a significant milestone demonstrates the success of the accessible business model which after 5 years is now used and valued by over 750,000 customers in Hong Kong.

Barbaros Uygun, CEO of Mox, said, “Achieving financial breakeven for the first quarter of 2026 on the back of a strong 2025 set of results, shows our direction of travel. We have the momentum to drive positive change, providing wealth opportunities to all in Hong Kong and do so in a profitable manner. Our client-centric business model is proving that it is the right one for sustainable profitability. 

Our digital wealth management platform serves as a trusted partner for our over 750,000 customers at every stage of life, empowering them to manage their finances with confidence and unlock new possibilities. We are entering a new chapter of growth as we continue to expand our product portfolio and wealth management offerings, with the launch of Mox+ being one such initiative.”

He continued, “To support this evolution, we are evolving into an AI-native bank, doubling our operational capacity through a strategic human-bot partnership, equipping every staff member with a personalised AI assistant to deliver even greater service and efficiency.”

Mox+ members enjoy preferential fees and charges on Mox Invest and preferential pricing on foreign exchange, enhanced deposit rates (3.5% p.a. up to HKD5 million), as well as priority customer support and early access to experiences and new products. These benefits can be gained simply by maintaining an average daily balance of HKD 600,000 or above across all deposits and investments which will lead to automatic qualification for Mox+ for the following month. The programme integrates financial advantages with lifestyle benefits—including curated dining rebates, free hotel stays, Starbucks coffee vouchers, health benefits and exclusive member experiences—reflecting Mox’s belief that wealth building should be both strategic and rewarding.

Jayant Bhatia, Chief Business Officer of Mox, commented, “At Mox, we are dedicated to establishing the financial well-being of Hongkongers. Designed and tailored for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent segment, which is underserved in Hong Kong, Mox+ offers solutions for daily savings and preferential wealth management service fees for long-term wealth creation as well as rewarding lifestyle benefits. This is strategically significant as one of our key initiatives to drive business growth and make Wealth Within Reach for Hongkongers.”

Throughout 2025, Mox has already strengthened its product portfolio with new solutions in Mox Invest. The Mox Invest platform saw trading volumes increasing to 2.4 times and assets under management (AUM) growing to 2.6 times that of last year. More than 10% of Mox customers have opened a Mox Invest account, reflecting strong demand for its wealth solutions driven by new products and services. In 2026, we will continue our momentum in launching new and innovative products and services and are already scaling up to serve the next generation of wealth builders in Hong Kong. Having already recently launched a crypto trading service, Mox Invest is set to introduce an IPO subscription service later this year.

The Bank has clear reasons for continuing to develop wealth management products. The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” survey conducted by Mox in collaboration with Ipsos revealed that Hongkongers continue to take a conservative approach to investing, with 63% of their liquid assets kept in cash and deposits – a trend that contributes to “cash drag” and limits potential wealth growth. More than two-thirds of respondents indicated they require an average of 5.6 months to save up to their desired investment threshold and typically delay investing their savings by a further 2.75 months on average, resulting in missed opportunities for long-term wealth accumulation[1]. This survey will continue as an ongoing research initiative to deepen our understanding of Hongkonger’s wealth management behaviours and enable the Bank to develop tailored solutions that puts wealth within reach.

After Mox was amongst the first wave of banks in Asia to offer a crypto trading service, Mox Invest now further offers One Click Investments (a simplified process for buying equities based on themes such as AI, technology, amongst others), Trading Signals, and gives customers access to professional  fund strategies including Signature CIO funds developed in partnership between Standard Chartered Bank CIO office and Amundi. The Signature CIO funds offer four different type of funds based on individuals’ risk appetite which could be Conservative, Income, Balanced or Growth. Customers also have options amongst a wide range of funds offered by other world-class fund houses.

A Track Record of Rapid Scale and Adoption in the Last 5 Years

Since its launch in September 2020, Mox has brought to the market more than 15 market-first products or services and achieved significant scale with over 750,000 customers, reflecting the trust and growing preference of Hong Kong consumers for a seamless digital banking experience. To date, Mox customers have driven a cumulative spend of HKD70 billion, supported by a robust volume of 176 million card transactions and approximately 2 billion Asia Miles earned through Mox Card and other banking services. Its commitment to delivering tangible value to customers is further evidenced by the HKD2 billion distributed in cash rewards.

Beyond daily spending, Mox has become central to its customers’ financial lives, facilitating approximately 50 million outward FPS transfers and more than 5 million bill payments. As a preferred companion for travelers, the Mox Card has been used over 31 million times in overseas transactions, contributing to a total of 250 million app engagements as we continue to redefine digital banking for the Hong Kong community.

To learn more about Mox, please visit: mox.com.

About Mox Bank Limited (“Mox”) 
Mox is a pioneering digital bank licensed in Hong Kong, and a registered institution (CE number: BNO808) powered by Standard Chartered in partnership with PCCW, HKT and Trip.com. Launched in September 2020, Mox is reimagining banking, unlock more of life’s possibilities, and setting global benchmarks for digital banking from Hong Kong.   

Mox is well on track to be the number one digital bank for cards, lending and wealth. In 2026, it was awarded as Best Pure-Play Digital Bank for CX in Hong Kong and Outstanding Digital CX in Banking App/ Platform by The Digital Banker Digital CX Awards. It was also recognised as NeoBank of the Year, Retail Banking, Hong Kong and Best Retail Banking Experience, Hong Kong by The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards. In 2025, Mox is ranked as the number one digital bank in Hong Kong in Neobank Ranking 2025 by The Banker, a publication by Financial Times. It was also awarded the Best Digital Bank in Hong Kong by The Asian Banker for three consecutive years, and the Digital Bank of the Year in Hong Kong by Asian Banking & Finance for two years in a row. It was also recognised as one of Asia’s Top 5 mobile banking app and the number one Hong Kong digital banking app in Sia Partners’ 2025 International Mobile Banking Benchmark. Mox Credit Card held its position as the seventh-largest credit card portfolio among all retail banks in Hong Kong[2]. Through a scalable platform, lower cost-to-serve, top-notch customer experience and the unique promise of safe, simple, smart, and fun banking, Mox has found immense affinity among Hong Kong customers: Mox app is the top-rated Hong Kong digital banking app in Apple App Store in Hong Kong[3], scoring 4.8 out of 5. Mox’s influence extends beyond Hong Kong, as shown by the company’s technology and know-how being transferred to Trust Bank in Singapore. 

Join us in shaping the future of banking.

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[1] The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” study was conducted in collaboration with Ipsos and it surveyed 2,500 working adults with a monthly household income above HKD15,000 in Hong Kong between August 2025 and April 2026.

[2] According to TransUnion’s Market Insights and Intelligence Dashboard (MIID) for the period from January to December 2025.

[3] As of the period from 28 January 2025 to 5 May 2026.

 

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UK Students Recognised in National AI Investment Challenge

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University teams apply AI to real-world investment problems, with Lancaster University team taking the top prize.

LONDON, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has announced the winner of its inaugural AI Investment Challenge, with the top prize awarded to a student team from Lancaster University.

Some 28 teams from 15 universities took part in the competition.

Delivered by CFA Institute and CFA Society UK, the competition brought together students from universities across the United Kingdom to tackle real investment challenges using artificial intelligence. The focus was on practical application, responsible use, and real-world relevance. 

Finalists came from Durham University, Heriot-Watt University, Lancaster University, University of Exeter, and University of Manchester. 

Teams presented AI-powered solutions to a range of industry challenges, from assessing how carbon pricing affects portfolio values to analysing large volumes of company disclosures and extracting insights from company earnings calls. The winning team from Lancaster University impressed judges with its design of a Disclosure Degradation Detection System – an early-alert tool for analysts that monitors upstream exposure to disclosure risk by analysing company and supplier filings for increasingly vague, complex, or weakening language.

Peter Watkins, Head of University Relations, CFA Institute, said:

“It’s encouraging to see how quickly students can apply technical skills to real investment problems. The strongest teams combined solid analysis with a clear understanding of how AI can be used responsibly in practice. This reflects where the investment industry is heading, with professionals expected to use new technologies effectively while continuing to apply sound human judgement.”

Nick Bartlett, CFA, ASIP, Chief Executive, CFA Society UK, adds:

“It’s been great to see students from across the UK take part. Opportunities like this help people build practical skills, make connections in the industry, and gain confidence in applying what they’ve learned. Bridging that gap between education and industry is increasingly important, as the skills needed for a career in the investment profession continue to evolve.” 

The winning team members from Lancaster University are Connor O’Keeffe, Ebro Dossajee, and Bradley McCann.  

Connor O’Keeffe, speaking on behalf of the winning team, said: 

“The CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge gave us the chance to work on a real investment problem and engage directly with industry professionals. Presenting our work and receiving feedback has been invaluable, and we’re proud to bring first place back to Lancaster. It’s been a great experience for the whole team.”

Steve Young, Professor of Accounting at Lancaster University Management School, commented:

“The AI Investment Challenge is a fabulous initiative from CFA Institute that helps students formulate and execute artificial intelligence solutions to assist investment analysis professionals, and we are thrilled that Brad, Connor, and Ebro have been able to make such a positive contribution to the competition. Congratulations to all teams involved and thank you to CFA Institute and CFA Society UK for organising such an inspiring event.” 

The competition was judged on practical relevance, quality of analysis, innovation in the use of AI, responsible use of technology, and clarity of presentation. The final was judged by a panel of six investment industry professionals based in the UK. 

University representatives and students can opt-in to be the first to hear about future AI Investment Challenge events via Information Waitlist.

Notes to Editors

The AI Investment Challenge was held on Thursday 30 April 2026 in London.

First, second, and third-place teams received prizes of £2,000, £1,200, and £800, respectively. In addition, all finalist team members received a CFA Program Access Scholarship and the opportunity to showcase their work on CFA Institute platforms. 

More information about the AI Investment Challenge is available here: CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge

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