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GTN appoints Bobby Bok from LSEG as Head of Sales for Asia Pacific

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1 month ago

April 16, 2024

SINGAPORE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GTN, a global fintech redefining investing and trading for all, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Bok as its new Head of Sales for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to accelerate the company’s regional growth. Bobby, an industry veteran with 16 years of extensive experience in sales and business development, joins GTN from LSEG, where he was responsible for Sales Strategy and Execution for Investment and Wealth Solutions.

In his new role at GTN, Bobby will leverage his deep understanding of the APAC market and proven track record to lead GTN’s sales initiatives across the region. He will focus on strengthening client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth. He will be instrumental in further expanding GTN’s presence regionally and delivering on the vision of redefining investing and trading for all.

GTN welcomes Bobby Bok at a pivotal time. The company’s flagship solutions, GTN Trade and GTN Invest, are experiencing strong adoption in the APAC region, building a thriving client base in core markets. Leveraging this momentum, GTN is poised to further expand into more markets within the APAC region to foster financial inclusion and make trading and investing accessible to anyone, anytime. Bobby’s wealth of knowledge and proven track record at LSEG, Refinitiv, Mercer, and Morningstar position him ideally to advance GTN’s vision and offerings for financial institutions across the APAC region.

“I am thrilled to have Bobby on board to lead our sales efforts in APAC,” said Julien Le Noble, CEO of GTN Asia. “It was immediately apparent that Bobby is an excellent fit for this role. His proven track record of success and deep understanding of the industry make him the ideal candidate to spearhead our sales strategy and execution efforts. I am confident that his leadership will play a pivotal role in driving our business forward and delivering value to our clients.”

Bobby added: “I am excited to lead sales across the APAC region for GTN. My new role marks a new milestone for me, and I am excited to be part of a rapidly growing company redefining investing and trading. GTN’s mission resonates with my passion for harnessing technology to empower fintechs and financial institutions to foster financial inclusion.”

Bobby holds a bachelor’s of finance from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and his appointment marks an important step in GTN’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients in the APAC region.

About GTN

GTN is a fintech pioneer with decades of success, holding broker-dealer and capital markets services licenses in multiple jurisdictions through subsidiaries. We are committed to empowering brokers, banks, asset managers, and fintechs with scalable and innovative investment and trading solutions that enable access to a comprehensive network of global markets and multiple asset classes, making investment and trading accessible to all. Our investment and trading solutions offer seamless integration with the existing services of regulated financial firms and fintechs via our co-branded front-ends and versatile API suite. Inspired by embedded finance, our API suite provides the adaptability to develop bespoke trading/investment applications or incorporate GTN features into existing platforms, enhancing their value proposition. In addition, our comprehensive global trading ecosystem includes best-in-class execution, custody, and post-trade solutions.

We bring together a diverse team of over 400 talented individuals spread across Dubai, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UK, and the US, united by a shared passion and purpose: empowering clients and transforming the accessibility to investment and trading opportunities for all. We are backed by strategic investors IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and SBI Ventures Singapore Pte. Ltd., a group company of SBI Holdings, Inc., one of the largest financial services firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more, visit www.gtngroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Call for Projects: Over $3 Million Investment for International Audiovisual Contents at TCCF PITCHING 2024

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May 16, 2024

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TAIPEI, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) is pleased to announce that the 5th Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) will take place from November 5th to 8th at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The “Project to Screen” section continues to invite international submissions, with expected total investment resources of over USD 3 million provided.

“Project to Screen”: Facilitating Production and Market Access

The “Project to Screen” section includes four categories: feature films, series, animation, and documentaries. Submissions open on June 3rd and will undergo evaluation by a panel of international juries. Selected entries will receive training resources and present proposals during TCCF, with accommodation subsidies offered. One outstanding project will be awarded the “Project to Screen: Best Project” award and a prize of USD 30,000.

All selected projects can apply for TAICCA’s “Creative Content Development Program (CCDP) – Development Fund” and “Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program 2.0 (TICP 2.0) Option 2″ within two years. The total funding surpasses USD 3 million, providing resources to advance project development and establish connections within the market. Both initiatives have helped build on success at the Berlinale and Cannes Film Festival in 2024, paving the way for high-quality works with international marketability.

TCCF 2024 continues to collaborate with international festivals, markets, and organizations to promote audiovisual works and talents to the European and global markets. One project selected by Series Mania is invited to participate in the 2025 event. The BIFAN NAFF Project Market, Focus Asia-All Genres Market, and the MIFFest Project Market will also select project proposals from TCCF to participate in upcoming events.

TCCF award winners are making significant impacts and gaining recognition at prestigious film festivals and markets. The documentary “After the Snowmelt,” winner of the “TAICCA X CNC AWARD” in TCCF 2023, has since been selected to multiple international film festivals, including Visions du Réel in Switzerland, Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea, Trento Film Festival in Italy, and Millennium Docs Against Gravity in Poland, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural and content strengths on the global stage.

Aside from projects selected from the TCCF Project to Screen open call, ones from TAICCA’s workshop in collaboration with “Festival des 3 Continents / Produire au Sud,” “Series Mania Institute,” and audiovisual professionals from South Korea, will also be presented in respected pitching sessions.

“Story to Screen” Sessions: Showcase of Adaptation Potential for Industry Buyers

Another section of TCCF PITCHING “Story to Screen” recommends story IPs with adaptation potential, including fiction and non-fiction, comics, and original story concepts. Along with “Shoot the Book! TCCF” session – a collaboration with SCELF, “Story to Screen” will present Taiwanese and French stories with marketability to domestic and international buyers and professionals, aiming to facilitate adaptations, foster collaborations, and expand the reach of compelling narratives.‍

Elevating Taiwan’s Creative Industry: TAICCA Pioneers Collaboration and Funding

Homme TSAI, TAICCA’s chairman, emphasized the agency’s commitment to enhancing Taiwan’s creative industry. To further support the cultural investment environment, that was made favorable following the amendment regarding the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries Act, TAICCA has collaborated with leading domestic telecommunication and technology companies, including ASUS and ADATA, as well as international creative content companies such as CJ ENM Hong Kong and Warner Bros. Discovery Group, to establish funds, laying the groundwork for producing high-quality works with global appeal.

TCCF is a major annual event in the Asian creative content industry, attracting buyers and sellers internationally to converge and engage in networking and commercial negotiations. Divided into three main sections — PITCHING, MARKET, and FORUM — TCCF aims to promote exceptional works with marketability and international influence, while actively fostering opportunities for transmedia content development, investment, sales, and distribution.

TCCF PITCHING “Project to Screen” 2024 Important Dates

June 03 – July 31: Open call and submission.

Early September: Announcement for selected projects/stories.

Please refer to the official website (https://www.tccf.tw/en/home) for the announcement of the call for projects.

About TAICCA (https://en.taicca.tw/)

The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), established in June 2019 and supported by the Ministry of Culture, is a professional intermediary organization working to promote the development of Taiwan’s content industries including film and TV, publishing, pop music, ACG, and more.

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TAICCA PR | Wengin Hsu | [email protected]
TAICCA PR | Alice Chang | [email protected]

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Credit repayment fintech Incredible raises $1m

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1 hour ago

May 16, 2024

Peter Tolan

“Incredible Secures $1M in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Credit Card Debt Repayment”

Incredible, a fintech pioneering the use of cutting-edge open banking technology to enhance credit card debt repayment efficiency, has successfully raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round, attracting investment from renowned industry figures.

Founded in 2022, Incredible leverages the synergy of open banking technology and artificial intelligence to empower users in tracking, managing, and minimizing the costs associated with their borrowing activities. The recent funding round, which saw participation from former Plaid executive Keith Grose and esteemed angel investor Mark Ransford, marks a significant milestone for the company.

Utilizing its innovative platform, Incredible assists users in optimizing their credit card repayment strategies by harnessing the power of open banking technology to analyze their financial data. By identifying each user’s ideal monthly credit card repayment allocation, the platform employs Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) — an expedited version of direct debits facilitated by open banking — to streamline payment processes.

Founder Yaseen Rostom emphasizes the pressing need for effective tools to manage diverse forms of borrowing, ranging from credit cards to personal loans and car finance. Targeting time-constrained millennials grappling with financial management challenges, Incredible aims to fill this critical gap in the market.

Despite facing competition from entities like Updraft and debt consolidation firms, as well as credit score providers like ClearScore, Incredible has rapidly gained traction, boasting over 1,500 customers within a short timeframe. Headquartered in the UK and comprising a dedicated team of four professionals, Incredible’s user-friendly app is readily accessible for download on both Google and Apple platforms.

Looking ahead, Rostom reveals the fintech’s ambitious plans to expand its offerings beyond credit cards, extending its expertise to encompass the management of personal loans and car finance.

Source: tech.eu

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Bankart migrates payment processing to Diebold Nixdorf’s Vynamic Transaction Middleware

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3 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Peter Tolan

“Bankart Chooses Diebold Nixdorf’s Vynamic Transaction Middleware for Enhanced Payment Processing”

Bankart, a prominent financial institution based in Slovenia, is undergoing a significant transformation by transitioning its payment processing services from ACI Worldwide’s Base24 to Diebold Nixdorf’s innovative Vynamic Transaction Middleware solution. This strategic collaboration underscores Bankart’s commitment to optimizing its payment processing capabilities and delivering enhanced services to its clientele.

Through this partnership, Bankart will leverage Diebold Nixdorf’s cloud-based platform to streamline various aspects of payment processing, including issuing, acquiring, transaction switching, and e-commerce services. Serving a network of 20 banks across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Bankart collectively processes over 600 million transactions annually, highlighting the scale and importance of this initiative.

Diebold Nixdorf’s Vynamic Transaction Middleware is designed to provide Bankart with the flexibility and scalability required to develop and deploy new products and services efficiently. Leveraging smart routing, graphical interfaces, and low-code modeling, the platform operates autonomously from Bankart’s core systems, enabling seamless integration across multiple banking channels.

Aleksander Kurtevski, Managing Director at Bankart, expresses confidence in Diebold Nixdorf’s Vynamic Transaction Middleware, emphasizing its ability to tailor payment processing solutions to meet diverse customer needs. He underscores the platform’s role in creating an open and connected digital environment where payments play a central role in everyday life.

As Bankart embarks on a multi-phased migration to implement the Vynamic Transaction Middleware platform, Kurtevski reassures customers that the transition process will be conducted with minimal disruption. This strategic initiative underscores Bankart’s commitment to innovation and excellence in payment processing services.

Source: fintechfutures.com

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