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Bitget Welcomes Top 20 Legal Leader Hon Ng as New Chief Legal Officer

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3 months ago

August 16, 2024

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the appointment of Hon Ng as its Chief Legal Officer. With over two decades of experience, Hon has extensively been working with governments and policymakers for global corporations. At Bitget, he will oversee the group’s adherence to regulatory requirements worldwide. This includes constructive and active dialogues with regulators, gaining licenses in expansion markets and innovating products for stronger compliance.

As an award-winning global lawyer, Mr. Ng has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the World’s Top 20 Legal Leaders and has won numerous legal awards for his work as General Counsel including FT’s Innovative Lawyer Award. Prior to Bitget, he was General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs & Policy at Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges where he oversaw Binance’s efforts in licensing and compliance enhancement, as well as its cooperation and settlement with worldwide regulators including those in the U.S.

During Mr. Ng’s time at Binance, the company had set up a renowned Global Advisory Committee consisting of some of the best minds from traditional-finance and former lawmakers. During Mr. Ng’s tenure, his work changed the way the industry approached compliance and know-your-client (KYC) procedures. Prior to Binance, he helped Uber grow from being a start-up to becoming a global technology giant listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Before going into tech, Mr. Ng was a Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions lawyer at leading global law firms Latham & Watkins, White & Case and Herbert Smith Freehills. Hon is an avid sports fan and currently sits on the Board committees of various international organizations including the Asian Football Confederation and the Hong Kong Football Association.

“Hon Ng’s extensive experience in digital and Web3-related legal and compliance affairs, as well as his outstanding track record of solving complex corporate-level issues and scaling businesses, have singled him out as the ideal candidate for the position of Chief Legal Officer at Bitget,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

Among the high-profile matters that Hon Ng has overseen in the past some highlights include a $500 million acquisition of a strategic stake in X (formerly Twitter Inc.) in consortium with Elon Musk, over 30 simultaneous multi-regulator investigations and cooperation in the crypto-space, extensive assistance to governments to create a new regulatory frameworks from scratch for digital assets, and obtaining over 17 licenses and registrations in crypto despite unprecedented headwinds for the industry. He was also extensively involved in driving a $465 million sale of a 51% stake in Lion City Rentals and a $2 billion merger of Uber’s Southeast Asian business with Grab.

“I am thrilled to be joining Bitget as its new Chief Legal Officer. Bitget is one of the world’s most innovative and fastest growing companies in the Web3 sector. The regulatory environment in digital assets is rapidly evolving. I am delighted to be able to bring my extensive experience to help the Group navigate this complex regulatory landscape and support Bitget’s continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity for me to be working with incredibly talented people and to continue to be able to enhance the industry’s culture of compliance, working side-by-side with regulators, in order to contribute meaningfully to the sustainability of the digital assets ecosystem,” commented Hon Ng, CLO of Bitget regarding his appointment.

“We at Bitget are delighted to welcome Hon as part of the team. The presence of such talent and experience as his, combined with our steadfast determination to adhere to our core values, is what gives our exchange a distinctive edge in terms of legal compliance,” as Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget commented on the addition to the exchange’s team.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Hon Ng is a perfect match for the highly demanding position of Chief Legal Officer at Bitget. Bitget is confident that Hon Ng will help the platform strengthen its compliance culture, and grow in line with its core values and goals of advancing the adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain worldwide.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team).

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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region

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4 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.

On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.

His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.

As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.

Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed

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4 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.

Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.

Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.

Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”

About Wahed

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

About Qatar Development Bank

Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.

For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/

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China’s AIMA brand electric motorbike is now in Bangladesh

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17 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.

In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.

Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.

AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.