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Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF (3070/9070) Named Best Performer at Bloomberg Businessweek Top Fund Awards for Second Year Running

HONG KONG, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited (“PAAMC HK”), the offshore asset management arm of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An“), is delighted to announce that its flagship ETF, Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF (3070/9070) (the “HK Dividend ETF”), has been named “Best Performer” in the Equity – ETFs (NAV Total Return 1 Year) category at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Top Fund Awards (“TFA”) 2024. This marks a consecutive recognition, following its win in the same category at the TFA 2023, further highlighting its strong track record and its position as a preferred investment choice for investors seeking exposure to high-dividend securities in the Hong Kong market.
Launched in February 2012, Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF (3070/9070) is the longest running ETF among those listed in Hong Kong that focus on high dividend yield. Rated the highest 5-star rating by Morningstar, the HK Dividend ETF has delivered strong performance, even during volatile market conditions. The HK Dividend ETF has been eligible under the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) for more than 10 years, and has also been included in the Southbound-traded Stock Connect Scheme (the “Scheme”) since July 2024. As at the end of December 2024, the HK Dividend ETF’s assets under management (AUM) reached HK$2.068 billion, with an annual return of 36.03%. The HK Dividend ETF has generated annualized total returns of 8.5% since its inception in February 2012.
Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF (3070/9070) aims to track the performance of CSI HK Dividend Index (the “Underlying Index”), launched on 23 July 2009. The Underlying Index seeks to reflect the performance of high dividend yield securities in the Hong Kong market by selecting the 30 securities with high dividend yield, stable dividend payment and good liquidity from the entire universe of securities listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
“It is truly an honor to be consistently recognized as Best Performer at the Bloomberg Businessweek Top Fund Awards,” said Mr. Albert Wang, Head of Capital Markets and CIO of PAAMC HK. “The Underlying Index of HK Dividend ETF focuses on companies with large size, high liquidity, high dividend yield and stable distribution, making it a compelling choice for investors seeking income and stability, particularly in times of heightened market volatility and economic uncertainty. Looking ahead, we remain committed to introducing more innovative investment solutions tailored to evolving market trends and the diverse needs of investors.”
The Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Top Fund Awards is a prestigious accolade that recognizes outstanding funds across the Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Mandatory Provident Funds categories. The awards are based on a rigorous, data-driven methodology using Bloomberg Terminal data to evaluate market performance and historical returns.
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K9 Finance DAO Joins Google for Startups Cloud Program

PANAMA CITY, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — K9 Finance DAO, the leading liquid staking platform and largest validator on the Shiba Inu Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, is joining the Google Cloud for Startups Program, which will allow it to utilize Google Cloud credits and access Google Cloud’s infrastructure and technologies.. This will power the development of critical infrastructure on Shibarium by enhancing the ecosystem’s scalability, security, and liquidity through innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Additionally, K9 Finance DAO’s membership in the Google for Startups Cloud Program will support the creation of AI-powered DAO governance and operational tools, such as an AI agent to streamline community participation, further strengthening K9 DAO’s role in the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
“We’re honored to join the Google for Startups Cloud Program,” said Buzz, K9 DAO lead. “This accelerates our mission to bring advanced decentralized finance tools to Shibarium’s infrastructure. It also gives significant room to innovate in the AI sector for the Shiba Inu community.”
K9 Finance DAO enables users to stake their BONE tokens, receiving liquid tokens in return that unlock a range of DeFi opportunities while keeping assets accessible.
As the largest validator on Shibarium, K9 Finance DAO secures the network with over 2.5 million BONE tokens delegated to its validator, maintaining a perfect 100% uptime, according to Shibarium’s validator data. This leadership role reinforces Shibarium’s decentralization and reliability. Additionally, K9 Finance holds the highest Total Value Locked (TVL) on Shibarium, currently at $1.31 million, as reported by DeFiLlama and https://defillama.com/chain/Shibarium, highlighting its dominance in the ecosystem’s DeFi landscape.
K9 DAO has also open-sourced all Shibarium blockchain data using Google’s BigQuery to give further transparency to the ecosystem and give future builders the tools they require to create a decentralized financial future within the Shib Inu community.
About K9 Finance DAO
K9 Finance DAO is the official liquid staking platform and largest validator on Shibarium, committed to advancing DeFi within the Shiba Inu ecosystem. By allowing BONE holders to stake their tokens, earn rewards, and participate in governance with liquid assets, K9 Finance drives innovation and strengthens Shibarium’s infrastructure. Learn more at https://www.k9finance.com.
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Solomon Global wins ‘Best UK Gold Bullion Dealer’ at ADVFN International Financial Awards 2025

LONDON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Solomon Global has won a prestigious award for its outstanding service in providing gold bullion to private investors.
The panel-judged ADVFN International Financial Awards (https://uk.advfn.com/awards) recognise and celebrate the best-of-breed products and services across the traditional financial and Fintech industries. As the only commodities company recognised at the 2025 awards, Solomon Global further cements its standing as an industry leader.
Solomon Global specialises in the secure delivery of physical gold bars and coins for private ownership. It prides itself on its outstanding customer reviews and successfully fulfilling orders to over 3,000 individual investors and collectors. It was also recently named ‘Most Trusted UK Gold Bullion Supplier 2024’ at The London Investor Show Awards, reinforcing its position as a reliable service for both new and seasoned investors.
“In an increasingly uncertain world, gold remains the ultimate safe-haven asset,” said Paul Williams, Managing Director of Solomon Global. “At Solomon Global, we take a highly personalised approach, helping clients—whether first-time buyers or seasoned investors—navigate the complexities of the market. By offering tailored strategies, including CGT-free options, we ensure each investor has the right solution to help protect and grow their wealth. Winning this award is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence.”
To see the full list of winners, visit: http://uk.advfn.com/awards
For more information about Solomon Global’s products and services, visit the website at https://solomon-global.com.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Solomon Global
Solomon Global specialises in the secure delivery of physical gold bars and coins for private ownership. The company takes a uniquely consultative approach to purchasing and selling physical gold and silver, regardless of the investment amount. Its simple and tailored strategy is designed to work with beginners and experienced investors alike.
Solomon Global’s team of experienced professionals is always available to provide practical solutions for clients – including products that are exempt from Capital Gains Tax – and assist with any inquiries.
Solomon Global was awarded ‘Most Trusted UK Gold Bullion Supplier 2024’ at The London Investor Show Awards 2024.
For any questions about buying or selling gold and silver, contact the team here: https://solomon-global.com/contact/
For further press information, please contact: Francesca De Franco on 0794 125 3135 or email: fdefranco1@gmail.com
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Infosys and Linux Foundation Networking Collaborate to Strengthen Responsible AI for Global Networks

Infosys has contributed its Responsible AI Toolkit and AI application development framework to two new open source networking projects aimed at accelerating ethical enterprise AI adoption
LONDON and BENGALURU, India, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced its collaboration with Linux Foundation Networking (LFN), the facilitator of collaboration and operational excellence across open source networking projects, to advance Responsible AI principles and spur the adoption of domain-specific AI across global networks. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering responsible, effective, and sustainable AI technologies on a global scale.
As part of this initiative, Infosys has contributed its Responsible AI Toolkit and AI application development framework, part of Infosys Topaz AI offerings, to two new networking projects – Salus and Essedum. Powered by Infosys’ comprehensive Responsible AI Toolkit, Salus offers advanced technical guardrails to detect and mitigate AI risks like bias, privacy breaches, and harmful content, while enhancing model transparency. Built on Infosys’ seed code and existing AI networking solutions, Essedum leverages its AI application development framework to accelerate the integration of AI data, models, and applications within the networking industry.
“Our efforts to further domain-specific AI are coming to fruition with the addition of these new projects, and we are incredibly grateful to Infosys for their contributions,” said Arpit Joshipura, General Manager, Networking, Edge and IoT at the Linux Foundation. “Creating combined, open and unified frameworks will only accelerate AI-driven innovation. By introducing accessible solutions for Responsible AI and integrating data sharing, domain-specific AI tools, and application development under one roof, we are enabling the industry to build smarter, more efficient networks.”
“At Infosys, we are deeply committed to advancing innovation that solves complex challenges while upholding transparency, fairness, and trust. Our collaboration with the Linux Foundation is a testament to our shared vision of embedding Responsible AI principles into actionable solutions. Linux Foundation’s efforts in driving excellence in open-source networking projects have been remarkable. With our strong AI capabilities, powered by Infosys Topaz, we actively support this endeavor, helping organizations harness domain-specific AI responsibly and effectively across global networks,” said Mohammed Rafee Tarafdar, Chief Technology Officer, Infosys.
Learn more about the new projects at https://lfnetworking.org/projects/essedum and https://www.project-salus.org
About The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world’s top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and industry adoption. Together with the worldwide open source community, it is solving the hardest technology problems by creating the largest shared technology investment in history. Founded in 2000, The Linux Foundation today provides tools, training and events to scale any open source project, which together deliver an economic impact not achievable by any one company. More information can be found at www.linuxfoundation.org.
The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/trademark-usage.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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