Fintech PR
InfraRisk, Wagepay launch digital wage advance product to disrupt fintech market in Australia
InfraRisk Pty Ltd. (InfraRisk), a leading fintech solutions provider specialising in digital lending and risk management, today announced it has launched a Wage-on-Demand lending platform for Wagepay Pty. Ltd. (Wagepay) in Australia.
Wagepay is an Australian fintech startup that enables customers to immediately get a portion of their earned wage on demand. The product is powered by InfraRisk’s end-to-end and modularised digital lending platform that harnesses the power of big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for real-time lending and risk management.
“Infrarisk is pleased to help Wagepay launch its product into the market in less than 8 weeks from inception, leveraging our mature technology platform and extensive finance experience across the world,” said Tony Chan, Vice President of InfraRisk. “By giving Wagepay the ability to leverage big data and AI enhanced risk models from day one, we strive to deliver unique competitive advantages for our customer over the competition.”
Wagepay is an alternative to traditional payday loans. Quite different from payday loans, it will be a lifestyle product to simply help people access what they have already earned at their fingertips, anywhere and anytime, and spend on anything they want – similar to buy now pay later, but with their own earned money and with any merchant
With Wagepay, applicants need only to take three easy steps to get their money on demand, at a quarter the cost of what payday lenders charge. They also do not have any late or default fees, and the whole online application process takes only 5 minutes.
Behind the game-changing business is a highly sophisticated digital lending platform delivered by InfraRisk, with risk management at the core of the whole lifecycle, and a streamlined process and data integration capability to automate KYC, bank statement analysis, and real-time payments.
“It is great to see InfraRisk deploy our digital lending platform to support another innovative business model. Whether it be a wage on demand product, or financial services around buy now pay later, consumer or commercial finance – our systems and business experience enable the sort of agile deployment and delivery of best practice in automation, big data analytics and AI that are essential for the success of financial institutions large and small, be that in Australia or across the globe,” said Nicholas Davies, founder and CEO of InfraRisk. “Our configurable and modular solutions have a proven ability to deliver highly automated, cost effective credit management capability in multiple segments and markets.”
Incorporated in November 2008 and headquartered in Melbourne, InfraRisk has over 10 years of experience in providing financial technologies to banks and financial institutions in Australia, Europe, China and across the Asia Pacific.
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BingX Launchpool Lists Legend of Arcadia’s ARCA Token with New Staking Pools
VILNIUS, Lithuania, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce the official launch of Legend of Arcadia‘s ARCA token on the BingX launchpool. This highly anticipated event brings a robust reward pool of 800,000 ARCA, inviting users to stake with USDT and BTC in a campaign that combines accessibility for new users with compelling earning potential for all.
Legend of Arcadia (LOA) is a card-based RPG game built on a vast story universe inspired by Kingdom Hearts. LOA is built with the latest technology for the modern gamer, powered by blockchain. This ARCA Launchpool campaign will run for a limited time and participants will have the chance to join three staking pools, one of which is an exclusive newcomer pool for USDT, featuring a capped staking limit of 2,000 USDT and offering 35% of the total reward pool. There is also an additional USDT pool and BTC pool, open to all users. To further amplify rewards, users can participate in an ARCA staking event, maximizing opportunities for participants during this limited-time campaign.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX, highlighted this launch as an exciting addition to BingX’s expanding GameFi offerings. “The ARCA launch on BingX Launchpool introduces our community to an immersive GameFi experience, where blockchain rewards meet engaging gameplay,” Lin remarked. “The game showcases the type of high-value, innovative GameFi projects we would like to support. We are glad to see a new attempt for sustainable web3 gaming.”
BingX Launchpool offers a user-friendly design for a seamless staking experience, featuring flexible staking and withdrawal options that let users deposit or withdraw assets anytime during the campaign. Rewards are automatically calculated hourly and distributed directly to users’ accounts, with all assets returned upon the campaign’s end. This streamlined process makes staking with BingX Launchpool simple and efficient from start to finish.
BingX Launchpool’s introduction of the ARCA token serves as a bridge, connecting innovative project teams like Legend of Arcadia with a global user base eager for fresh opportunities in the GameFi space. By offering a platform that amplifies visibility and engagement, BingX empowers projects to reach new audiences while enabling users to participate in blockchain-driven experiences. This collaboration highlights BingX’s dedication to enriching its ecosystem, delivering added value to users, and supporting the ongoing evolution of Web3 gaming.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange, serving over 10 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports.
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Aon to acquire UK-based Insurance Broker Griffiths & Armour
DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour. Upon completion of the transaction, Griffiths & Armour will become wholly-owned by Aon UK Limited and is proposed to go to market as “Griffiths & Armour, an Aon company”.
The acquisition closely aligns with Aon’s strategy to further expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. The combination will provide a greater breadth of solutions for clients across both Aon and Griffiths & Armour with complementary strengths that create a platform for further growth in the UK, Ireland and beyond. Together, Aon and Griffiths & Armour share a strong cultural alignment through an unwavering focus on clients and colleagues.
“As we continue to go further, faster to help our clients navigate growing uncertainty and volatility, we are looking forward to welcoming Griffiths & Armour to Aon,” said Greg Case, CEO of Aon. “Our complementary capabilities and cultures will create unmatched client and colleague experiences across the UK and Ireland and contribute to our global 3×3 Plan to accelerate our Aon United strategy.”
Griffiths & Armour has established a market-leading presence from their base in the north of England as well as a strong national and international reputation. With around 200 employees, Griffiths & Armour are known for their specialist expertise in professional indemnity insurance and strength in general insurance broking. As part of the acquisition, Aon is committed to Griffiths & Armour’s Liverpool office at Princes Dock and its strong team in Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin and London.
Carl Evans, CEO of Professional Risks for Griffiths & Armour, commented; “Becoming part of the Aon family is the result of a meticulous search for a trusted partner with whom we can work, to ensure the future success of Griffiths & Armour and to enable us to enhance, grow and expand our unique client proposition. This proposition is founded on a culture that has been created and refined over the last 90 years, of which we are immensely proud.”
Matt Donnelly, CEO of General Insurance for Griffiths & Armour, added; “We have long-regarded Aon for its professionalism and client service excellence. In them we have found a partner who will not only help deliver continued growth, but also preserve and embrace the culture that we and our client community hold dear. We very much look forward to this next chapter.”
“Griffiths & Armour is a brilliant business and will bring quality, expertise and an exceptional platform for growth to our firm,” said Jane Kielty, UK CEO at Aon. “We’re very excited to work with the leadership team to deliver the fantastic results for clients and colleagues that we passionately believe will be created by joining together.”
Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2025. Aon and Griffiths & Armour will continue to operate independently until the closing date.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.
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About Griffiths & Armour
Griffiths & Armour are a consulting insurance broker providing clarity and protection for business leaders. We exist to make our clients’ worlds less complicated by minimising risk. We work across a range of sectors by combining deep market insight, long-term relationships, and end-to-end support to manage and minimise professional and business risk, as well as offering private client support to protect individuals’ most important personal assets.
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Bybit Protects First-Time Copy Traders Against Potential Fiat Losses in Limited-Time Offer
DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has introduced new fiat protection for trading novices to counter potential market risks. First-time depositors may enroll to protect their investment in Bybit’s Fiat Loss Coverage Frenzy campaign this season.
From now to Dec. 1, 2024, Bybit is offering up to 100 USDT in Fiat Loss Coverage Vouchers (“the Voucher”) for as little as 100 USDT in first-time trading. Users making a first-time deposit and lured by the power of Copy Trading may sign up for the exclusive event for a confidence boost as well as potential capital protection.
The generous offer is available for eligible users only and the number of Vouchers is limited. Users may follow three simple steps to seize an opportunity to minimize their risk of asset devaluation:
- Deposit: Users making a first-time deposit of at least 100 USDT in any currency via Bybit P2P, Fiat Deposit or One-Click Buy
- Claim the Voucher: Access the “Claim” button at the Bybit Copy Trading page for up to 100 USDT in Fiat loss coverage
- Explore Copy Trading: Choose the first Master Trader wisely and execute the first copy trade in the amount of at least 100 USDT in either Smart Copy Mode or Advanced Copy Mode. Should the trade result in a loss, holders of the Voucher will be reimbursed up to the Voucher value.
Fiat and crypto solutions on Bybit come with copious benefits and rewards, including innovative mechanisms to enhance Bybit’s protection of users’ interests. The exchange is also trusted for its deep liquidity and tried-and-tested reliability, 24/7 customer support, and diversity of products and solutions.
“Investing comes with risks, and for retail investors starting to diversify into crypto, we’ve got their back. This campaign is a gesture of support and an invitation into the world of digital assets for new users, and Bybit serves to take away some of the stress for a better trading experience,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit. “I hope it offers extra protection for new traders as they embark on their journey,” she added.
Visit Bybit Fiat and explore Bybit Copy Trade for more information, terms and conditions apply.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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