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Syfe Launches Yield+ in Hong Kong to Make Locals’ Savings Work Harder

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19 hours ago

October 26, 2026

The new HKD portfolio is designed for money set aside for 12 months or more, with no lock-in and no minimum investment

HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Syfe, the Singapore-headquartered digital wealth platform managing over US$15 billion in assets across Asia-Pacific, today announced the launch of Yield+ (閒錢寶) in Hong Kong. Yield+ is an HKD portfolio with a projected net yield of 4.71% p.a*., with no lock-in and no minimum investment.

Money left idle earns little or nothing, while inflation steadily erodes what it can buy. Yield+ is designed for money investors won’t need for a year or more, targeting a projected net yield above Hong Kong’s headline inflation rate of 1.7% year on year.[1]

It sits alongside two existing products in Syfe’s Cash & Yield Management suite in Hong Kong: Cash+ Flexi, for money that may be needed at any time, and Cash+ Fixed, for money not needed until a set date.

How Yield+ works

Yield+ invests in three actively managed short-duration bond funds, each in an HKD share class: Taikang Kaitai Overseas Short Tenor Bond Fund (40%), Amundi Funds – US Short Term Bond (30%) and Aberdeen SICAV I – Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund (30%). The portfolio has an average duration of about one year.

Spreading the allocation across three managers reduces reliance on any single manager’s credit selection. Returns come from two sources. The first is the interest the bonds pay, which builds up daily whether prices rise or fall. The second is changes in bond prices, which move in the opposite direction to interest rates.

A higher projected yield for a longer holding period

Yield+ targets a higher yield than Cash+ Flexi. In return, its value moves with interest rates and credit spreads, and it can fall. With a duration of about one year, a rise in interest rates would have a relatively limited effect on the portfolio’s value, and the interest it earns may help offset losses over time. If rates fall, rising bond prices could add to returns. That is why Yield+ is designed for a holding period of 12 months or more.

[1]As of 31 August 2026 (Composite Consumer Price Index, Census and Statistics Department).

Ritesh Ganeriwal, MD and Group Head of Investment & Advisory at Syfe, said:

“Every dollar in a portfolio has a job. ‘Now’ money covers day-to-day needs. ‘Later’ money funds retirement and other long-term goals. In between sits ‘soon’ money: a renovation, a wedding or a down payment a year or two away. Left idle, that money quietly shrinks due to inflation. Reaching for longer-dated bonds can earn more, but brings price swings that short-term investors may not be ready for. Yield+ bridges that gap by keeping duration to about one year, for money that can be left invested for 12 months or more.”

Yield+ is available to Syfe clients in Hong Kong: https://www.syfe.com/en-hk/cash-management

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*Yield disclaimer

Projected net yields for Yield+ are calculated as the weighted average yield to maturity of the underlying short-duration bond funds, as provided by the fund managers, less fund-level fees and Syfe’s management fee, plus any applicable rebates, as of 18 September 2026. Projected yields are not guaranteed, and the value of investments can go down as well as up.

Important information

Investment involves risks. The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the amount invested. Past performance and projected yields are not indicative of future results. All underlying funds are authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC). SFC authorisation is not a recommendation or endorsement of a fund, nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of a fund or its performance. It does not mean the fund is suitable for all investors, nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors. Investors should read the offering documents of the underlying funds, including the risk factors, before investing. This press release has not been reviewed by the SFC.

ABOUT SYFE
Syfe is Asia Pacific’s leading saving and investment platform, empowering people to build their wealth for a better future. Managing over US$15 billion in assets, Syfe was recognised in CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026, as well as The Straits Times and Financial Times’ lists of High-Growth Companies. Built on the pillars of access, advice and affordability, the platform caters to the different wealth needs of individuals with diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and brokerage. Today, over 400,000 people across APAC trust Syfe to achieve their financial goals.

Licensed and operational in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia (through the 100% acquisition of ASX-listed Selfwealth), Syfe has customers from 60+ countries. The company has raised over US$130 million to date and is backed by leading global investors, including Valar Ventures, Unbound and partners from DST. Syfe builds proprietary products for individual investors as well as partners with industry leaders such as J.P. Morgan Asset Management, BlackRock and PIMCO.

For more information, visit www.syfe.com/hk.

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America’s Largest Political Group Is Getting Its Own Election Night

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31 minutes ago

October 26, 2026

A record 45% of Americans identify with neither party. On November 3, they get the first nationally televised Election Night built around the independent voter bloc, presented by United Independents, the organization behind the Independent National Convention, in partnership with DeFiance Media.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Can the country’s largest bloc of voters turn identity into representation? Independents now make up 45% of U.S. adults, a record high in Gallup’s 2025 data, yet partisan coverage continues to dominate mainstream mediums. On November 3, one broadcast will cover the election from the Independent point of view.

Broadcast live from the National Press Club’s television studio in Washington, D.C. Election Night 2026: Independent Edition is an eight-hour program hosted by Christopher Life, founder and CEO of United Independents, and Macy Gunnell, NewsForce’s White House correspondent. DeFiance Media will be producing and streaming the broadcast.

Built on live election data from The Associated Press (AP), the program will call the national races as the returns come in. Then it goes where other broadcasts don’t: race-by-race coverage of independent candidates in consequential congressional contests, and guest conversations with the strategists and organizers behind them.

Built for the Voters Both Parties Are Chasing

Two generations of Americans have come of age as independent voters, and in 74 years of nationally televised Election Night broadcasts, not one has been built around them. This one is: national results and the balance of power, dedicated coverage of the independent candidates who could tip the next Congress, and a live chat with selected viewer questions put to the hosts and guests on air.

Open to Every Newsroom

Television pool feed. U.S. television outlets, including local stations, can carry the program live, in full or in part, separate from DeFiance Media’s full-program streaming.Social streaming. The broadcast streams through participating social media partners. Channels that want to carry it can sign up at Election2026.live.Live clips and excerpts. Newsrooms, commentators, and creators can pull portions of the program for reporting and social distribution while the broadcast is underway.

Request access through the Media & Distribution Access Form at Election2026.live.

Free and Accessible Nationwide

Going live Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 6 PM- 2 AM ET. Updates, guest announcements, and viewing instructions: Election2026.live.

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Shaun Saunders
shaun@graffiticreativegroup.com

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Pianist Michael Weinstein Wins Best Social Media Music Collaborations at the 2026 Vega Awards

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31 minutes ago

October 26, 2026

With more than a million followers across social media, Weinstein’s piano collaborations bring together vocalists from around the world to create unique musical performances and reach new audiences.

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pianist, entrepreneur and social media creator Michael Weinstein has been recognized at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards in the Social Media Collaboration category for his music collaboration series, Piano Sessions: Bringing Voices Together Through Music.

“I love collaborating with talented singers including building friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

Weinstein has built a social media audience of more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms by sharing piano performances and collaborations with singers from around the world. His videos feature vocalists performing alongside his piano accompaniment, creating intimate musical performances that showcase each artist’s individual talent and style.

While Weinstein has spent much of his professional career building businesses and marketing consumer brands, music has always remained one of his greatest passions.

“Music has always been a huge part of my life and one of the things I enjoy most is collaborating with other musicians,” said Weinstein. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented singers and I love being able to play alongside them and create something special together. It’s also rewarding to introduce these artists to new audiences while building relationships and friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist, Weinstein has collaborated with an impressive range of vocalists, including artists who have performed and recorded with Maroon 5, Sting, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott. He has also collaborated with standout performers from American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice.

Weinstein is also planning a live concert in New York City in 2027, bringing together several of the talented vocalists featured on his social media channels for a special collaborative performance. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

Outside of music, Weinstein is the Founder and CEO of JAM Direct, a marketing and advertising agency, and former Chief Marketing Officer of Allstar Products Group, where he was responsible for marketing some of the most successful products in “As Seen On TV” history, including the Snuggie, ShamWow and Shake Weight.

Watch Michael Weinstein’s performances here:

https://linktr.ee/mweinsteinmusic

About the Vega Digital Awards

The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing excellence in social media, digital marketing and brand strategy. Judged by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors work that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and measurable impact across the global marketing landscape.

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Michael Weinstein, JAM Direct, 1 9146610053, mw@jamdirect.com, https://michaelweinstein.me/

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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2 hours ago

October 26, 2026

CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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