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BFSI Security Summit 2025 to Address Rising Cybersecurity Threats in Africa’s Financial Sector
JOHANNESBURG, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The IT News Africa BFSI Security Summit 2025 is set to take place on May 7, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing together leading cybersecurity experts, IT decision-makers, and industry pioneers to tackle the growing cyber risks facing Africa’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.
Cybersecurity remains a top concern for financial institutions in Africa. In 2024, the Bank of Uganda fell victim to an offshore hacking group known as “Waste,” resulting in the theft of approximately $16.8 million. Additionally, ZB Financial Holdings in Zimbabwe experienced a ransomware attack in July 2024, leading to significant data leaks affecting customer and operational information. More recently, in South Africa, Standard Bank confirmed that it experienced a data breach that involved limited personal and financial information. These incidents underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity strategies within the BFSI sector.
Why Attend?
The BFSI Security Summit is the premier platform for CISOs, CIOs, IT directors, and cybersecurity leaders to explore the latest strategies and technologies to secure Africa’s financial landscape. Key topics on the agenda include:
- Ransomware and Data Breaches: Strengthening cybersecurity resilience in banking and insurance.
- Securing Emerging Tech: Mitigating risks in AI, blockchain, and cloud adoption.
- Data Privacy and Compliance: Navigating Africa’s evolving regulatory landscape.
- Incident Response in BFSI: Best practices in breach management and risk mitigation.
“Cybercrime is evolving at an alarming rate, and financial institutions in Africa are prime targets. The BFSI Security Summit will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, share insights, and implement strategies to safeguard their organizations,” says Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa.
Who Should Sponsor & Exhibit?
The summit offers a unique opportunity for cybersecurity solution providers, fintech innovators, and IT security firms to showcase their expertise and connect with key decision-makers. Sponsors will benefit from high-impact brand visibility, lead generation, and networking with top BFSI executives.
How to Get Involved
- To attend: Register here: BFSI Security Summit Registration
- To sponsor or exhibit: Download the sponsorship brochure: Sponsorship Opportunities
- To speak at the event: Apply here: Become a Speaker
For media inquiries, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities, contact events@itnewsafrica.com.
Join us in shaping the future of BFSI cybersecurity in Africa!
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STOCKHOLM, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Between 22 April 2025 and 25 April 2025 EQT AB (LEI code 213800U7P9GOIRKCTB34) (“EQT”) has repurchased in total 440,000 own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455).
The repurchases form part of the repurchase program of a maximum of 4,931,018 own ordinary shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 2,500,000,000 that EQT announced on 11 March 2025. The repurchase program, which runs between 12 March 2025 and 16 May 2025, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.
EQT ordinary shares have been repurchased as follows:
|
Date: |
Aggregated volume |
Weighted average |
Aggregated transaction
|
|
22 April 2025 |
110,000 |
250.3320 |
27,536,520.00 |
|
23 April 2025 |
110,000 |
265.8386 |
29,242,246.00 |
|
24 April 2025 |
110,000 |
265.0168 |
29,151,848.00 |
|
25 April 2025 |
110,000 |
271.5350 |
29,868,850.00 |
|
Total accumulated |
440,000 |
263.1806 |
115,799,464.00 |
|
Total accumulated |
3,436,229 |
288.4566 |
991,202,777.52 |
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT.
Following the above acquisitions and as of 25 April 2025, the number of shares in EQT, including EQT’s holding of own shares is set out in the table below.
|
Ordinary shares |
Class C shares1 |
Total |
|
|
Number of issued shares2 |
1,241,510,911 |
496,056 |
1,242,006,967
|
|
Number of shares owned by EQT AB3 |
63,360,420 |
– |
63,360,420
|
|
Number of outstanding shares |
1,178,150,491 |
496,056 |
1,178,646,547
|
1) Carry one tenth (1/10) of a vote
2) Total number of shares in EQT AB, i.e. including the number of shares owned by EQT AB
3) EQT AB shares owned by EQT AB are not entitled to dividends or carry votes at shareholders’ meetings
A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.
Contact
Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334
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The following files are available for download:
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EQT Transactions 2025022 to 20250425 |
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EQT AB Group |
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Morgan Stanley B.V. – annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
AMSTERDAM, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Morgan Stanley B.V. hereby announces that the annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 as expressed in article 5.25c of the Act on Financial Supervision (“Wet op het financieel toezicht”) has been made public and is available on the Morgan Stanley website:
4061 Morgan Stanley B.V. – Year 2024 – Doc
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DUBAI, UAE, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, now offers API access for its On-Chain Earn and Flexible Savings products. Expansion to other Earn product types is currently in progress. Full technical specifications and integration instructions are available in the official API documentation.
This new integration gives institutional users and developers the ability to connect directly with Bybit’s infrastructure, enabling efficient, automated, and scalable management of their yield-generating strategies.
Bybit’s On-Chain Earn products allows users to earn rewards by participating in blockchain-based (or “on-chain”) financial opportunities such as staking and liquidity protocols. These products provide users with a DeFi-like experience by enabling interaction with smart contracts on public blockchains without the need for technical expertise. Staking in the crypto world often demands significant technical know-how and dedicated hardware, making it inaccessible for many. Bybit’s On-Chain Earn removes these barriers by handling the complexities behind the scenes — including gas fees, node operations, and reward distribution — so users can stake with ease and confidence.
An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a tool that allows different software systems to communicate. Bybit’s API allows developers and institutional users to programmatically access On-Chain Earn and Flexible Savings functions through their own platforms, enhancing customization and operational control.
“Bridging centralized access with decentralized opportunity is one of our core missions,” said Jerry Li, Head of Earn & Wealth Management at Bybit. “With API support for On-Chain Earn, we’re giving power users the infrastructure they need to build, manage, and fine-tune strategies with the speed and precision the market demands.”
The API offers structured access to key functions, including:
- An overview of currently available On-Chain Earn products, with filters by token and product category (LST, non-LST, or Mint),
- Detailed product data such as estimated APYs, staking terms, redemption timelines, minimum and maximum limits, exchange rates, and reward distribution mechanisms,
- Historical and real-time tracking of staking and redemption,
- Summaries of current positions and accrued rewards,
- Programmatic access to eligible Earn products for subscription and redemption, tailored to each supported mechanism.
This release marks a key step in Bybit’s continued efforts to support advanced users with infrastructure that connects centralized tools to decentralized finance opportunities.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk
About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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