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EY announces first enterprise user to leverage EY Blockchain’s SaaS platform using fourth generation EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler
- The latest generation of EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler supports organizations’ needs to independently source on-chain data.
- The EY organization is now welcoming enterprise clients to leverage the web-based analytics tool to augment internal risk management.
LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The EY organization today announced the fourth generation of EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler, which supports organizations’ needs to derive wallet addresses and query on-chain data from an independent third party to augment internal risk management. Fidelity Digital AssetsSM, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments dedicated to building products and services that help institutions adopt digital assets, is the first enterprise to use the web-based analytics tool, which is available through EY Blockchain’s SaaS platform.
Since 2018, EY audit teams have used a version of the web-based EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler tool for audit procedures related to the reconciliation of clients’ off-chain books and records to on-chain data. Now, the tool is available for enterprise use.
Paul Brody, EY Global Blockchain Leader, says:
“As the global digital assets marketplace continues to grow rapidly, addressing operational excellence and robust internal risk management is paramount for cryptocurrency platforms to gain a competitive edge and instill trust among investors and regulators. EY teams are excited that Fidelity Digital AssetsSM has selected EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler to help them improve their internal risk management. The tool will provide an easy-to-use, web-based interface that allows their operations teams to query on-chain data for cryptocurrency data-related workflows.”
Fidelity Digital AssetsSM will utilize a subset of the capabilities offered by EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler. The tool also provides the ability to showcase analytical dashboards to identify matches and mismatches in transactions, wallet address balances and digital signatures.
Michael O’Reilly, Chief Operating Officer of Fidelity Digital AssetsSM, says:
“We are pleased to leverage the EY organization’s industry-leading, web-based Analyzer tool to supplement our internal risk management processes. The digital assets market demands stringent oversight, and by incorporating this technology for extracting data from the public blockchain for internal risk management processes, we continue to reinforce our commitment to providing a secure and transparent trading environment for our customers.”
Over the past six years, the EY Blockchain Analyzer suite of tools has undergone significant developments as part of a multimillion-dollar investment and is available for use by enterprises (upon client acceptance). As part of the EY roadmap, EY engineering teams are continually working to add support for blockchain data across additional chains based on client demand and to support the evolving needs of clients, such as additional blockchains, xpub Address Derivation, block explorers and staking.
Enterprises interested in using EY Blockchain Analyzer: Reconciler for querying on-chain data and augmenting internal risk management can learn more at blockchain.ey.com. Client acceptance for making the tool available is subject to terms and regulatory restrictions.
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data, and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
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Exyte Receives Micron’s Outstanding Supplier Performance Award in Supplier Diversity
STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exyte, a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of high-tech facilities, was presented with the Outstanding Supplier Performance Award in Supplier Diversity at the Micron Supplier Day 2024. The event, held in San Francisco, CA, USA, was attended by top-level management of Micron and its suppliers, including Exyte. This award highlights Exyte’s commitment to excellence in quality, innovation, and collaboration with Micron, a global leader in memory and storage solutions.
“I am truly grateful and honored to be receiving this award on behalf of Exyte. It is always great to receive such recognition directly from our clients, more so from an industry leader like Micron. I am very proud of our employees involved, that their exceptional hard work and commitment to deliver for Micron are highly appreciated,” commented Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, Exyte Group Chairman and CEO, in his award acceptance speech.
The Micron Global Supplier Award is an annual accolade that celebrates outstanding supplier performance across twelve categories. The awards are determined through a comprehensive evaluation process that scores suppliers on various criteria.
Exyte’s long-standing collaboration with Micron stretches back for more than a decade. Exyte has fostered a strong cooperation with Micron through major projects in both Asia and the USA.
For over 45 years, Micron’s innovative memory solutions have been instrumental to the world’s most significant technological advancements. Exyte is privileged to play a role in helping elevate the capabilities of customers such as Micron as Exyte continues with its mission of creating a better future for all, together.
“My heartfelt congratulations to all our team members for winning this award. I am extremely thrilled for them as this win is a remarkable testament to the collective effort and dedication they bring to their work at Micron,” lauded Mark Garvey, Exyte Executive Board Member and CEO of Global Business Unit Advanced Technology Facilities. “I would also like to thank Micron for their continuous support and in recognizing the contributions of their suppliers. I look forward to reinforcing Exyte’s collaboration with Micron in 2025 and beyond,” Garvey added.
About Exyte
Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries. With cutting-edge expertise developed over more than a century, the company serves clients in the sophisticated markets of semiconductors, battery cells, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. Exyte offers a full range of services from consulting to managing the implementation of turnkey solutions with the highest standards in safety and quality to its customers worldwide. Exyte creates a better future by enabling key industries to enhance the quality of modern life. In 2023, the company generated sales of €7.1 billion with around 9,700 employees worldwide.
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GCash enables seamless linkage of Overseas Filipino remittances with UK and EU bank cash in
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, further expands its presence overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom and Europe, through the new UK/EU Bank Cash In feature, revolutionizing remittance for around two million Filipinos in Europe.
Starting in November, overseas Filipinos in the UK and Europe will be able to seamlessly link their international bank accounts to GCash, making it easier and more convenient to send remittances to the Philippines.
Previously, sending money from the UK and Europe to the Philippines has been a complex and time-consuming process, often involving expensive fees and multiple intermediaries. With the new feature, Filipinos can enjoy lower fees and faster transaction times when sending money home, as well as competitive exchange rates and real-time access to funds.
“Many Filipinos have chosen Europe and the United Kingdom as their home. GCash hopes to provide their needs and help them connect with their loved ones, as a trusted digital finance partner made for Filipinos, by Filipinos,” said Paul Albano, GCash International General Manager.
Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, added, “We are expanding our collaboration with GCash, a long-standing valued Member of our Direct Global Network, to transform digital wallet top-ups. Through Thunes’ Direct Global Network, we are now delivering an instant top-up service that simplifies cross-border transactions. Our alliance with GCash is a testament to our passion for innovation, the versatility of our proprietary network, and our dedication to financial inclusion through money movement around the world.”
Through its vision of making ‘Finance for All’ a reality for its users around the world, GCash has recently become the Philippines’ first and only $5 billion unicorn. With its relentless push for financial inclusion and strong growth prospects, it recently gained new investments from Japan’s largest banking group Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and Ayala Corporation one of the Philippines’ biggest and most enduring conglomerates.
“At GCash, we prioritize finance for all Filipinos whether they are in the Philippines or abroad. We know our countrymen in Europe and the UK work hard to provide for their families back home,” says Albano. “We want to make their lives easier by looking for more convenient ways to help them send money back to their families.”
About GCash
GCash is the Philippines’ #1 Finance Super App and Largest Cashless Ecosystem. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills via partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 6 million partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. Its mobile wallet operations are handled by G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt, the first and only $5 billion unicorn in the Philippines.
About Thunes:
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 15 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/
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BRIC’S Partners With BranDNA To Launch First Brick-and-Mortar Store In Mainland China.
BEIJING, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The renowned Italian luggage maker BRIC’S in partnership with BranDNA are thrilled to announce the opening of BRIC’S first China brick-and-mortar shop in the bustling Wangfujing shopping district of Beijing.
This strategic entry follows BRIC’S remarkable success in key Asian markets such as Japan and Korea, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion journey.
Founded in 1952, BRIC’S has become synonymous with luxury and elegance, famous for its premium leather craftsmanship and the meticulous artistry that goes into every piece of luggage, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation and function.
The newly opened BRIC’S store at Dong An Rui Jin in Beijing offers a diverse range of its signature collections, including the BELLAGIO, FIRENZE, LIFE, and X-COLLECTION tailored to discerning traveler needs.
“We see great potential in the Chinese market, especially as travel rebounds post-pandemic,” stated Attilio Briccola, CEO of BRIC’S. “This partnership with BranDNA is pivotal in ensuring that our brand is strategically positioned for success. BranDNA’s deep industry expertise and robust network will help us present our elegant creations to a whole new audience.”
China’s travel sector is booming, with outbound trips expected to reach 130 million this year and domestic travel up by 14.3% in the first half of 2024, per the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This surge presents a key opportunity for BRIC’S.
James Chen, CEO of BranDNA, shared, “We are excited to satisfy the burgeoning demand of today’s travelers who seek both style and utility in their travel accessories. With BRIC’S, we aim to set a new standard in the Chinese luggage market.”
With over 20 years of brand management experience in China, BranDNA manages strong portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, including 7 For All Mankind, United Arrows, Pink House, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Ben Sherman, Body Glove, Borghese and many others.
Visit the new BRIC’S location at Dong An Rui Jin, Store F1-11, No. 138 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, and experience the art of Italian craftsmanship.
About BranDNA
With a comprehensive functional service, including China entry strategy, merchandising, retail management, business development network marketing, and more, BranDNA offers a one-stop solution and a safer and efficient road for brands entering China and Southeast Asia.
Discover more about BranDNA at www.brandna.net or connect via LinkedIn at BranDNA.
About BRIC’S
BRIC’S is a luxury Italian luggage brand known worldwide for its exceptionally designed luggage including trolleys, duffles, handbags, briefcases, and other leather and nylon goods. BRIC’S collections have always been characterized by constant development, where research and Heritage, innovation and tradition, functionality, and elegance are intertwined and balanced with skilled craft, advanced technology, and interpretation of new trends, creating a perfect fusion between shape, function, and design. Today, BRIC’S reflects timeless elegance typical of its province, Lake Como, harmoniously blending with the urban and cosmopolitan style of Milan – the city that hosts its most important Flagship Store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
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