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MONEYCORP ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF VELIZAR TARASHEV AS THE GROUP’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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LONDON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Moneycorp, one of the world’s leading cross-border payments businesses, today announces that Chief Financial Officer, Velizar Tarashev has been appointed by the Board as the Group’s next Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Velizar will succeed Mark Horgan, who will step down after 12 years in the role. Mark will remain on the Board of Moneycorp and will assume the role of Deputy Chairman in early 2024.

Velizar has a long track record of successful execution in regulated financial services. Before joining Moneycorp in 2021, he spent more than a decade at Barclays in various leadership roles including Finance, Strategy and Technology.

Alan Bowkett, Chairman of Moneycorp, said:

“Today’s announcement marks a transition to the next generation of global leadership for Moneycorp to ensure it delivers its long-term strategic objectives.

“We are delighted that Velizar will lead the company into the future. Velizar is an established leader with an impressive track record of delivery. Since joining the Group, Velizar has been instrumental in the development and implementation of Moneycorp’s strategy, business model and culture, making him the perfect candidate to take the Group forward.

“On behalf of the Board, we thank Mark for his significant contribution to Moneycorp. Under his leadership the Group has transformed from a domestic, consumer focused, analogue provider of foreign currency to an international currency solutions and payments provider. We are fortunate that Mark will continue to provide counsel to Moneycorp in a non-executive capacity as Deputy Chair.”

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Mark Horgan commented:

“I hand over Moneycorp in excellent shape having overseen fundamental transformation in the size and scale of the business during my 12 years as CEO. I am very proud of all we have achieved together and am confident that the business will continue to go from strength to strength under Velizar’s leadership.”

Velizar Tarashev said:

“It is a privilege to assume the responsibilities of CEO of Moneycorp. We have a well-established strategy, best-in-class people and an excellent client base which give us significant opportunities for further growth. I look forward to leading the business as it enters its next phase, executing our strategy and delivering strong results for all stakeholders.”

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About Velizar Tarashev

Velizar Tarashev joined Moneycorp as Chief Financial Officer in February 2021. He has 20 years of international strategic and operational experience for global banks and consultancies in the UK and the US. He joined Moneycorp from Barclays, where he spent 13 years in a variety of leadership roles, including CFO for Barclays Private Bank and CFO for the Operations and Technology division. Prior to joining Barclays, Velizar spent several years with UBS Investment Bank, helping establish its Banking M&A and IPO offer for the CEE region, and at AT Kearney, where he delivered strategy and operations consultancy for major FMCG and pharma brands.

About Moneycorp

Moneycorp is a world-leading cross-border payments business, recognised for its personalised service, smart technology, regulatory excellence, and its all-in-one payments ecosystem. Truly embodying our brand’s distinctive logo, the North Star, we help our clients navigate the complex global payments market. We have a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Brazil, Hong Kong, and UAE offering a full suite of payment solutions in over 120 currencies. Further, our payment experts provide hard-to-replicate proficiency, alleviating the stress associated with navigating the complex global payments market. All in all, we are committed to innovation and building meaningful relationships.

Through our technological advancements, we have engineered an intuitive payments ecosystem allowing us to expand our services to meet ever-evolving customer needs. Whether our clients need to simply send money across borders or create a sophisticated risk management plan, we have the tools necessary to create the customised solution our clients need.

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CCTV+: From Silk Road Gateway to Global Innovation Hub: Xi’an Advances Industrial Upgrades and International Cooperation

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XI’AN, China, Nov. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Xi’an, an ancient capital and starting point of the Silk Road, is growing rapidly into a cosmopolis of technological innovation, industrial transformation and international cooperation. The city is becoming a global hub for innovation and economic cooperation and a destination that converges historical heritage with modern creativity. By leveraging initiatives in New Quality Productivity, the Internet of Things, high-tech industries, culture, and international business services, Xi’an showcases its dynamic blend of past and future.

Industrial Development: Technology and Innovation Drive Emerging Industry Clusters

Aiming to establish itself as an international hub with rapid scientific and technological innovation, Xi’an is now building a comprehensive national science center and a center for science and technology innovation.

The Silk Road Technology City is now home to more than 4,000 companies and has fostered two major industry clusters, in optoelectronics and automobiles, each worth tens of billions. Leading industry giants like BYD and Samsung have established themselves here, taking advantage of Xi’an’s robust policy support for innovation-led growth. LONGi, a world leader in solar technology, is actively building Shaanxi’s 100-billion-grade silicon-based solar PV industry innovation cluster, driving industry-wide growth through R&D and supply chain expansion; while BYD’s comprehensive new energy vehicle industry chain has also positioned Xi’an as a key base for new energy technology and electric vehicles.

Belt and Road Hub: Connecting Development Across Borders

As a central hub along the Belt and Road, Xi’an recently hosted the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation, fostering collaboration and advancing connected, networked development through the trans-Eurasian transport corridor. With growing trade opportunities, Xi’an is also expanding its reach into international markets, particularly in Central Asia, exporting specialty agricultural products like kiwi fruit.

Through conventions and conferences, Xi’an has demonstrated its significant potential for international economic cooperation, establishing stronger ties in Central Asia and Belt and Road countries.

New Quality Productivity: Smart Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing Fuel Growth

New Quality Productivity is driving Xi’an’s high-quality development leveraging smart technologies and intelligent manufacturing. Local enterprises like SUNNYIT are promoting innovative applications of IoT technologies to tackle industry bottlenecks, Xi’an Chinastar M&C Limited is supporting real-time urban management with products including smart manhole covers and parking monitoring systems to support urban safety and municipal services.

Industrial robots and intelligent manufacturing are also accelerating Xi’an’s industry transformation. Xi’an Aerospace Automation’s 4,000-kilogram robot, designed for warehouse logistics, highlights the city’s advancements in high-load, high-precision applications.

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High-Quality Development: Digital Technology Empowers Xi’an’s Smart City Ambitions

Xi’an is progressing in smart city development, enabling companies to utilize big data and AI for comprehensive traffic analysis, enhancing traffic management efficiency, and establishing a “transportation+” multi-scenario service system to improve travel experiences.

Xi’an looks to cooperate with more companies and research institutions in fields of environmental protection, water-related affairs, education, and urban management with the goal of promoting technological breakthroughs in areas such as intelligent video analysis and large-scale AI models, empowering city management and services through digital technologies and support the development and innovation of companies in the city.

Opening Up to the World: Xi’an Shares Its Story and Strengthens Business Environment

The newly established Xi’an International Communication Center shares Xi’an’s story in multiple languages, promoting Chinese culture and positioning Xi’an as a major platform for cultural exchange. Additionally, a legal service center in Xi’an Chanba International Port now offers comprehensive legal support, fostering a fair and just international business environment.

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KuCoin Shines at The Gateway Event, Advocating for Blockchain Innovation Through TON

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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a global leader in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, is thrilled to announce its active participation at this year’s premier TON community event, The Gateway. The annual conference, renowned for uniting key players in the TON ecosystem, aligns perfectly with KuCoin’s mission to democratize cryptocurrency and expand its reach across the globe.

Representing KuCoin at the event was Alicia, who took part in the insightful panel discussion on “Perspective Sectors on TON for VCs and Exchanges.” Her presence underscored the vibrant potential of the venture capital market within emerging blockchain technologies, particularly the TON ecosystem. Alicia’s discussion highlighted how TON’s seamless integration with Telegram presents unique opportunities for innovation and user engagement, resonating with KuCoin’s strategic initiatives to bridge social connectivity with financial transactions.

“TON’s integration with Telegram not only simplifies the user experience but also amplifies it, making it a gateway for millions to engage with Web3 technologies,” Alicia stated. She emphasized KuCoin’s commitment to leveraging this synergy to enhance secure, user-friendly trading experiences, thus furthering its mission of putting crypto in every pocket.

KuCoin’s participation in The Gateway event reinforces its dedication to fostering a secure, robust, and accessible trading environment, paving the way for a new era of crypto and blockchain integration.

About KuCoin

Launched in September 2017, KuCoin is a leading cryptocurrency exchange with its operational headquarters in Seychelles. As a user-oriented platform with a focus on inclusiveness and community engagement. It offers over 800 digital assets across Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P Fiat trading, Futures trading, and Staking to its 36 million users in more than 200 countries and regions. KuCoin ranks as one of the top 6 crypto exchanges. KuCoin was acclaimed as “One of the Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges of June 2024” by Forbes Advisor and has been included as one of the top 50 companies in the “2024 Hurun Global Unicorn List”. Learn more at https://www.kucoin.com/

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UBS Asset Management launches its first tokenised Money Market Fund, available through DigiFT

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UBS Asset Management, launches its first tokenized investment fund “uMINT”, made available through authorized distribution partner, DigiFT.

With DigiFT, investors can subscribe to uMINT using their preferred custody wallet solution, gaining access to real-time redemption capabilities via DigiFT’s platform. uMINT, a Money Market investment underpinned by high quality money market instruments based on a conservative, risk-managed framework, is built on Ethereum distributed ledger technology and issued under UBS Tokenize, UBS’s in-house tokenization service, a full service offering for digital asset services, that seeks to open the door to the world of decentralized finance to a broader range of market participants.

“We’re honoured to be an authorized distribution partner for UBS Asset Management in launching their first tokenized money market fund. This is a significant milestone in the world of Web3, and a testament of our ability to transform capital markets. Not only does this partnership bridge traditional finance with digital and decentralized technologies, it also demonstrates our ability to deliver next-generation investment solutions on an open network – for a new generation of global investors,” said Henry Zhang, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DigiFT.

As part of the partnership, DigiFT will provide infrastructure for managing and monitoring on-chain distribution activities and transactions for the new tokenized money market fund. Enabled by blockchain technology, DigiFT’s best-in-class, open infrastructure ensures all transactions are stored and recorded on an immutable ledger, providing real-time operational and audit visibility. Beyond streamlining administrative processes, DigiFT is able to leverage smart contracts and facilitate automated compliance and operational efficiencies, further allowing investors to invest and explore new financial Web3 use cases.

DigiFT is the first exchange deploying smart contract methods and processes, with an automatic market-making mechanism, to be recognized as a Recognised Market Operator (RMO) and awarded the Capital Markets Services (CMS) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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About DigiFT

DigiFT is the first exchange for on-chain real-world assets to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Find out more www.digift.sg

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