WINDSOR, Conn., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the election of Francesco Vanni d’Archirafi as a new independent director to its Board of Directors. Francesco is a seasoned global business leader with a record of strategically growing revenue, earnings, and shareholder value at public and privately-owned financial services companies.

“We are delighted to welcome Francesco,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Francesco has extensive experience running large global enterprises in executive and board capacities. His deep expertise in financial services, M&A and securities services will help SS&C achieve its strategic goals. His global expertise will be invaluable in guiding SS&C’s ongoing international expansion.”

Francesco is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Euroclear Holding and Euroclear SA/NV. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Verti S.p.A. and a member of the Board of Directors of Mapfre International S.A. and Mapfre S.A., where he chairs its Audit and Compliance committee. He held multiple leadership roles at Citi, including CEO of Global Transaction Services and CEO of Citi Holdings. Francesco has also served on the boards of Banco Nacional De Mexico SA, the Private Export Funding Corporation and LCH Group Holdings Ltd and was Chairman of Citibank Europe plc and Citi International plc.

Commenting on his appointment, Francesco said: “I am honored to join SS&C’s Board of Directors. SS&C has a strong reputation for innovation, excellence and focus. I am excited to be a part of its continued growth and success.”

David Varsano, Board member and Nominating and Governance Committee Chairman, added: “As a member of the SS&C’s Board, I am excited to have Francesco join our ranks. His extensive experience in large global enterprises and commitment to improving the world of finance make him an excellent addition. I am confident he will contribute to our growth.”

In addition to his corporate board roles, Francesco also sits on the boards of multiple nonprofits, including United Way Worldwide, Voluntary Solidarity Fund International, The Felix Project, Junior Achievement Worldwide, and on the advisory board of several leading business schools.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. More than 22,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.

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LONDON, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of ATFX, has successfully obtained the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, underscoring its dedication to a secure IT infrastructure and stringent cybersecurity measures.

Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification that requires an independent, hands-on technical assessment to verify an organization’s cyber defences against common threats such as malware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Administered by IASME, it represents a higher level of security assurance compared to the standard Cyber Essentials.

Issued by Bulletproof and verified by IASME, this certification signifies that ATFX Connect’s cyber defences were rigorously tested and met industry standards against commodity-based cyber threats. The assessment process evaluated key security measures, including firewall configurations, access controls, malware protection, and system patching, ensuring compliance with best practices in cybersecurity.

For institutional clients, cybersecurity is critical to trust and operational integrity. Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus demonstrates ATFX Connect’s commitment to protecting client data, mitigating cyber risks, and maintaining a secure trading infrastructure.

In the competitive landscape of institutional trading, robust cybersecurity measures are a key differentiator. ATFX Connect’s attainment of the Cyber Essentials Plus certification not only meets industry standards but also sets it apart from competitors, showcasing its proactive approach to safeguarding client interests.

As cybersecurity threats evolve, ATFX Connect remains dedicated to enhancing its security framework, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing a resilient and secure platform for institutional clients.

About ATFX Connect

Back in 2019, ATFX stepped into the Institutional arena with the launch of its Multi-Access platform ATFX Connect. The management’s vision was to expand the broker’s global presence and continue to provide award-winning liquidity and customer service to clients within the Institutional community. With the focus on the professional Investor, the ATFX Connect platform is designed to provide an efficient automated trading venue that delivers tailored liquidity solutions to Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Brokers, Private Banks, and other financial institutions. (ATFX Connect Website: https://www.atfxconnect.com)

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JuCoin formally applies for regulatory licenses, builds KYC system, and commits 200 million TWD to empower Taiwan’s community

SINGAPORE, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

Embracing Regulation – JuCoin Aligns with Taiwan’s New Crypto Policies

Taiwan is becoming a benchmark for crypto regulation in the Asia-Pacific region. On March 25, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan released a draft of new regulations requiring all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to complete registration by the end of September. This policy marks Taiwan’s transition from “self-regulation” to “legal regulation,” aligning with frameworks in the EU, Japan, and other regions.

Against this backdrop, JuCoin, as the world’s first service-driven cryptocurrency exchange, has taken the lead in initiating regulatory compliance in the Taiwan market:

• Accelerated License Application: Submitted VASP registration materials to the FSC, creating multiple regulatory safeguards in combination with global compliance licenses such as the US MSB
• Localized KYC System: Launched customized real-name verification processes for Taiwan users, combining AI facial recognition with on-chain transaction monitoring (KYT) to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering Act requirements
• Regulatory Compliance and Governance: Established AML mechanisms, risk assessment models, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes to ensure compliance with Taiwan’s Anti-Money Laundering Act and FSC regulatory requirements
• Security Architecture Upgrade: Implemented cold and hot wallet segregation management, multi-signature private key controls, and network security incident response plans, benchmarked against FSC’s “Virtual Asset Custody Security Guidelines”
• Trading Fairness: Developed asset listing/delisting review standards and market manipulation prevention rules to implement FSC’s “Fair Operation Principles for Trading Platforms”
• Network Security Assessment: Integrated the MITRE ATT&CK framework to conduct penetration testing of trading systems and API interfaces to prevent high-risk vulnerabilities such as “Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)” and “Replay Attacks”

These initiatives deeply align with Taiwan’s “progressive compliance” approach. As stated by a Taiwan crypto industry builder: “The balance between industry self-discipline and regulatory oversight will be the cornerstone of Taiwan’s Web3 rise.”

The Ecosystem Ambition Behind 200 Million TWD Investment

The vitality of Taiwan’s crypto community is evident from Memecoin culture to DePIN hardware innovation, from developer geeks to retail Degens. JuCoin announces that if Taiwan users exceed 100,000, 200 million TWD will be invested to launch the “Taiwan Web3 Accelerator” program, including:

1. Developer Support Fund: Providing up to $500,000 seed investments to local AI, DePIN, and RWA projects, with priority listing on JuCoin Launchpad
2. Education Initiative: Collaborating with Taiwan universities and blockchain associations to establish “Web3 Talent Training Camps,” cultivating 500 compliance and technical experts annually
3. Node Building Incentives: Opening JU node mining qualifications, allowing users to participate in ecosystem governance through AIC token staking
4. Cultural IP Incubation: Funding NFT artists and chain game studios to promote on-chain integration of local cultural assets such as Mazu culture and Hakka traditions, exploring new models of “Cultural Asset Tokenization” (CAT)

“Taiwan’s community is not just users, but ecosystem co-builders,” emphasized JuCoin’s Global Strategic Partner. “The 200 million TWD is just the beginning. Future resources from the group will help create Taiwan’s ‘Web3 Silicon Valley’.”

The Technical Foundation JuCoins Service-Driven Approach

For the Taiwan market, JuCoin is deploying three core technical advantages:

1. Layer3 Public Chain JuChain: Designed for high-frequency trading, supporting tens of thousands of transactions per second with fees as low as $0.001, helping Taiwan’s DeFi and GameFi projects achieve low-cost on-chain operations
2. AIC Earning Ecosystem: Users staking AIC tokens can enjoy competitive annual yields with highly transparent on-chain funds, eliminating “Ponzi” schemes
3. Compliant Cross-Chain Bridge: Supporting bidirectional exchange between New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) and USDT, achieving seamless fiat channel integration through local institutions such as Chunghwa Telecom and Cathay Bank

Compared to traditional CEXs, JuCoin’s “service-driven” philosophy better meets Taiwan’s needs. For example, its invested AIConnect project has integrated 3,000 NVIDIA GPU servers to provide distributed supercomputing services for Taiwan’s AI startups—a “technology empowering reality” model that Taiwan’s industrial upgrade requires.

Industry Co-Governance with Taiwan Regulators and Community

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JuCoin’s Taiwan strategy is not a solo mission but builds a “regulator-platform-user” triangle:

• Regulatory Collaboration: Participating in FSC’s “Virtual Asset Special Law” draft discussions, contributing CEX risk control experience
• Industry Self-Discipline: Joining the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (TWVASP), promoting the establishment of an “Exchange Security White Paper”
• User Governance: JU token holders can vote on Taiwan community fund allocation, achieving “democratic returns”

“Taiwan doesn’t lack speculators, but long-term stakeholders,” commented blockchain media “Intelligent Computing Era.” “JuCoin’s regulatory commitment and ecosystem investment may become key variables in breaking the industry’s ‘Ponzi cycle’.”

Building Taiwan’s New Web3 Era in the Name of Service

Since its birth in 2013, JuCoin has always practiced the “Driven. Focused. Successful” philosophy. Today’s entry into Taiwan is not just an expansion of business territory, but an elevation of the “service-driven” value where compliance is not a shackle but a foundation of trust; community is not traffic but an ally in co-creation; technology is not a gimmick but a tool for inclusion.

“Let every Taiwan builder anchor value in the Web3 wave.” This path may be long, but with the 200 million TWD seed planted, we are already seeing the emerging light.

About JuCoin:

Founded in 2013, JuCoin stands as one of the cryptocurrency industry’s longest-operating exchanges and the world’s first service-driven crypto platform. With operations spanning over 30 countries and serving more than 12 million users, JuCoin has evolved into a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem encompassing JuChain (Layer 3 blockchain), JuOne (Web3 AI-encrypted smartphone), JuChat (Web3 super app), and JuCoin Labs (innovation hub), all powered by the JU token. This integrated ecosystem reflects JuCoin’s service-driven philosophy, designed to remove friction between centralized and decentralized finance while providing users with a seamless, secure, and rewarding crypto experience across all touchpoints.

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