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ATFX Appoints Paresh Patel as Global Head of Trading & Risk Management

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HONG KONG, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX is pleased to welcome Paresh Patel as its new Global Head of Trading & Risk Management. With over 20 years of industry experience, Paresh brings expertise in trading strategies, risk management, liquidity management, and market execution. His leadership will enhance ATFX’s trading operations and risk framework, ensuring efficiency for clients worldwide.

Paresh Patel as ATFX Global Head of Trading Risk Management
Paresh Patel as ATFX Global Head of Trading Risk Management

Before joining ATFX, Paresh served as Global Head of Trading at FXCM, where he played a key role in shaping trading infrastructure and risk strategies. His strong analytical approach and background in finance and management information systems have made him a recognized industry expert.

As Global Head of Trading & Risk Management, Paresh will oversee ATFX’s trading operations, liquidity strategies, and risk controls. His focus will be on strengthening risk management systems, expanding product offerings, and securing top-tier liquidity to enhance ATFX’s trading environment. By optimizing trade execution, refining risk frameworks, and broadening market access, he aims to further elevate ATFX’s competitive edge in the industry. His appointment reinforces ATFX’s commitment to strengthening its trading services and delivering best-in-class client experiences.

Reflecting on his new role, Paresh Patel stated, 

“ATFX has built a strong reputation in the industry, and I’m honored to be part of its journey. The company’s commitment to innovation and client service resonates with me, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”

Paresh’s appointment highlights ATFX’s commitment to hiring top industry professionals to strengthen its trading services and risk management capabilities. With his leadership, ATFX is set to advance its infrastructure, refine execution, and deliver exceptional client service.

About ATFX

ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities including the UK’s FCA, Australian ASIC, Cypriot CySEC, UAE’s SCA, Hong Kong SFC and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.

For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.

OKX to Celebrate European Expansion with Exclusive Event at Malta’s Fort Manoel

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  • Event to Feature Major Business Announcement and Celebrity Guests

VALLETTA, Malta, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OKX, a leading onchain technology company, announced today that it will host an exclusive celebration at Fort Manoel on Manoel Island in Valletta, Malta, on Wednesday 12 March. The event will mark OKX’s milestone achievement as the first global crypto to secure a full MiCA license and the launch of its operations across the EU.

Bringing together influential policymakers, financial regulators, industry leaders, and high-profile guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment, the event will highlight OKX’s commitment to innovation, compliance, and seamless crypto experiences for European users. The evening will also feature a major business announcement, underscoring the company’s ambitious plans for the region.

OKX CMO Haider Rafique said: “Our upcoming Malta event celebrates our success in bringing a fully regulated and seamless experience to European customers. The MiCA license showcases our commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of operations, and it’s just the beginning of our story in the region. Stay tuned — there’s another big announcement to come in Malta very soon.”

Europe is a key growth region market for OKX, the MiCA license highlights the company’s global vision and dedication to compliance in all major jurisdictions worldwide. MiCA regulations bring enhanced protections for customers, including stronger safeguards around asset security, transparency, and dispute resolution. These protections complement OKX’s cutting-edge technology and commitment to transparency, which have helped the company to become one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume.

OKX Europe customers now have access to OKX’s fully-regulated crypto exchange products under the MiCA licensing framework, including OTC trading, spot trading, and bot trading, for 240+ cryptocurrency tokens across 300+ trading pairs, and 60+ Euro-based trading pairs. The OKX website and mobile app also features local language customization, local currency displays, and local-language customer support across markets.

Learn more at okx.com

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About OKX

OKX is a technology company with a mission to organize the world’s blockchains and make them more accessible and useful.

We want to create a future that makes our world more efficient, transparent and connected.

OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to trading and over time became among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected onchain wallets used by millions to access decentralized applications (dApps).

OKX is a brand trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments.

Our most well-known products include: The OKX Exchange, OKX Wallet, OKX Marketplace, OKX Explorer, OKX Chain and OS for developers, OKX Ventures and OKX Institutional Services. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com

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Trading & relationships: Octa broker’s guide to red flags

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – By noticing alarming patterns in other people’s behaviour, we can preemptively avoid them and spare ourselves a lot of stress. But wouldn’t we profit from applying this principle in other areas of life – the experts at Octa, a global broker since 2011, highlight some major broker red flags to avoid at all costs. If one can spot and read those, it becomes easier to choose a trustworthy broker to trade with.

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Red flags are signs that the person you are dealing with has one or several personal traits that can—and most likely will—make your potential relationship very troublesome. The concept of red flags and various theories on how to spot them is an immensely popular subject in relationship-related books, digital content, and even casual talks. The wide popularity of this topic is well-deserved since knowing and spotting red flags in other people can save us a lot of trouble throughout life.
But there is much more to red flags than just spotting a potentially unpleasant person. The idea of noticing dangerous signs before going any further can easily be applied to many areas of life, including personal wealth management. Below are three red flags that apply to both people and financial brokers.

No transparency
When one first meets someone and they trying to get to know each other before starting a new romantic relationship or friendship, they naturally want to share some personal information to establish a common ground and start building a bond.
If one notices that a new acquaintance is either strongly unwilling to open up or shares details that seem highly improbable based on what is already known about them, it’s definitely not a good sign. It means the person is either scared to reveal unflattering information or creates a fake, dressed-up version of their life. In either case, it would be better to watch out.
The same is true about brokers. Trustworthy brokers always disclose their trading conditions and transactional information to their clients, building trust and establishing long-term relations with clients from day one. If a broker charges hidden fees or displays inconsistency regarding withdrawals—this is a major red flag, and such a broker is better avoided.
As a regulated and trusted broker, Octa uses its global reach to offer superior trading conditions, which are fully reflected in terms and conditions. These are some of Octa’s key competitive advantages, along with fast and efficient withdrawals. However, nothing beats hands-on experience. Octa nudges traders to ‘try and trust’—in other words, test the broker’s trustworthiness for themselves instead of believing in hearsay.
Lack of Boundaries
When a person disregards others’ personal time and space, tries to jump to a new level in the relationship way too soon, or reveals some highly personal information and expects the other side to do the same—that means they may lack a sense of personal boundaries. That is an obvious red flag in a new relationship since without mutual respect and care, this interaction will not turn out to be mutually satisfying.
The same is true about brokers. Some of them demand excessive personal data from prospective clients. Others fail to implement the necessary information security practices to keep precious user data safe. In either case, the broker disrespects their clients and cannot establish healthy and mutually beneficial relationships with them. Another essential sign of a broker properly handling clients’ boundaries would be having segregated client accounts. This means that clients’ funds are kept separately from the broker’s own capital. This mechanic serves as a financial firewall, ensuring that brokers cannot use traders’ funds for operational expenses or speculative investments, thus enhancing fund security.
Manipulative Behavior
When getting to know someone and this new acquaintance starts applying pressure to do things that feel uncomfortable, it can be a sign of manipulation—a major red flag. In such situations, the manipulator is likely acting with only their interests in mind, without regard for others’ psychological comfort. But when people feel pressured or manipulated into actions they are uneasy with, it can lead to growing resentment over time.
Brokers can be manipulative, just like people. For example, they can pressure the clients to deposit using unregulated communication channels. They can also apply hidden fees and commissions without informing the client, thus breaking the rules before the business transaction even begins.
Trustworthy brokers clearly communicate their conditions and are always transparent about their offerings. They follow industry benchmarks regarding personal information security and build client relationships for the long term, respecting their interests and creating optimal conditions for mutual benefits.
Starting a trading journey is similar to starting a relationship: trust in a broker—or a partner—and a clear understanding of their core values are essential. For a future relationship to be rewarding, a partner or friend must care about the other side and respect the boundaries. Likewise, a reliable broker respects clients’ interests and maintains transparency regarding its trading conditions while creating an empowering environment for thriving.
To determine if a broker is trustworthy, it is advisable to try its services first-hand and see if it delivers on its promises.
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Disclaimer: Trading involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Use your expertise wisely and evaluate all associated risks before making an investment decision.

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Octa

is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.
The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

SANY Group Secures Position on 2024 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard known as Global Innovation Leaders List

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 – Three Listed Subsidiaries Earn International Accolades for R&D Excellence

SHANGHAI, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The latest 2024 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard released by the European Commission reveals that SANY Group, a leading Chinese engineering equipment manufacturer, has achieved global recognition for its innovation capabilities. Three of its listed subsidiaries – SANY Heavy Industry, SANY International and SANY Renewable Energy – respectively ranked 313th, 863rd and 1,508th globally, based on their outstanding R&D investments and technological expertise. Notably, SANY Heavy Industry retained its status as China’s construction machinery sector leader in terms of the level of effort they have put into R&D.

The Scoreboard, an authoritative annual report published by the European Commission since 2004, tracks innovation trends among the world’s top 2,000 manufacturers (representing 85% of global R&D investment with €1.26 trillion in 2023). Among the 579 Chinese companies included in the list, SANY Group demonstrated remarkable technological prowess: its subsidiaries SANY Heavy Industry, SANY International and SANY Renewable Energy claimed the 63rd, 207th, and 396th positions in China’s R&D ranking, underscoring the success of the Group’s “R&D-first” philosophy.

SANY Heavy Industry, a major player in the construction machinery sector, is emphasizing innovation as its guiding principle. The firm is developing what it calls a ‘future-oriented productivity system’ that is focused on globalization, digitalization, and decarbonization. In 2023, SANY invested approximately $810 million (5.865 billion yuan) in research and development. This funding targeted advancements in renewable energy equipment, intelligent construction systems, and the expansion of its global product offerings. Over the course of the year, the company secured 1,533 patent authorizations, with more than 55% of these for new inventions.

Guided by China’s “dual-carbon” (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality) goal, SANY Group has accelerated its green technology revolution: electric mixer trucks, hydrogen-powered mining trucks, and other low-carbon equipment achieved mass production milestones. The Group also pioneered industry-transforming innovations such as the world’s first 5G remote-controlled excavator and unmanned road roller fleets. Its R&D network now spans 12 countries and regions, including China, the U.S., Germany, and India, enabling 24/7 global collaborative innovation.

Industry analysts predict that SANY Group’s commitment to maintaining annual R&D spending above 5% of revenue, coupled with the commercialization of its cutting-edge digital twin and AIoT platform technologies, will fuel sustained growth in its global expansion. The Group aims to boost R&D efficiency by 30% over the next three years, accelerating its transformation from “Made in China” to “Intelligently Designed for the World.”

Vang Vieng Aims for 2 Million Tourists, Infrastructure Focus

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Vang Vieng district

Vang Vieng, Laos, has set a target to attract 2 million tourists in 2025, with an expected income of LAK 1,700 billion (USD 78.6 million). The district plans to focus on promoting annual events and improving infrastructure to support the growth in visitors.

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Sinch Launches Comprehensive RCS Business Enablement Service for Mobile Operators

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New service streamlines RCS operations, enhances monetization, and simplifies financial management for telcos.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sinch (Sinch AB (publ)) – (XSTO: SINCH), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Digital Customer Communications Cloud, today announced the launch of its RCS Business Enablement service—a comprehensive solution designed to help telecoms seamlessly launch, operate, and monetize RCS for Business.

The messaging market is evolving, and enterprises are ready to take advantage of RCS’ powerful capabilities – including verified and branded senders, rich customer experiences, and improved analytics. Staying ahead of shifting business and consumer demands can be complex – that’s where Sinch makes the difference. With deep industry expertise, decades of experience working with telcos, and a proven track record of bringing RCS for business to life across Europe, the U.S., LATAM, and APAC, Sinch helps businesses and mobile network operators adopt and scale RCS – delivering rich, engaging, and secure customer communications at global scale.

Sinch’s RCS Business Enablement service helps telecoms to successfully launch, manage, and secure their RCS for Business with ease. Designed to address monetization challenges, security risks, regulatory hurdles, and technical complexities, this solution helps telcos streamline operations while delivering engaging, secure, and seamless customer interactions.  By eliminating the need to manage complex RCS tasks in-house, Sinch provides end-to-end support, backed by Sinch’s extensive global expertise.

“At Sinch, we understand that customers today expect communications from businesses to be as instant and seamless as those they have with friends and family,” said François Boshoff, Vice President, and Head of Product Management at Sinch. “That’s why we’ve built a solution that simplifies the launch and running of RCS for mobile operators, empowering them to meet these customer expectations while accelerating time-to-market, reducing costs, and maximizing monetization opportunities. Our goal is simple: let operators focus on growing their business while we handle the heavy lifting.”

Key Components of Sinch’s RCS Business Enablement Service:

  • Sinch Operator Insights: Gain real-time visibility into agent status, traffic trends, message types, and conversation durations. Our data and analytics platform enables data-driven decisions while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance through a secure, user-friendly interface.
  • Sinch Rating and Billing: Managing financial transactions doesn’t need to be complicated. Sinch’s solution automatically collects and rates billable messaging events directly from Google RCS, applying telecom-specific pricing models. Detailed invoices are generated to simplify financial relationships with wholesale messaging partners.
  • Agent Approvals & Content Compliance Management: Sinch manages the RCS for Business Agent approval and life cycle management process on behalf of mobile operators, working directly with the Google RCS for Business Administration Console and RCS for Business Operations API. This service enforces operator-specific policies, ensuring only approved Agents operate on the network, relieving operators of the ongoing administrative burden.
  • Fraud Detection & Security: Sinch enhances network security through its proprietary automated messaging testing platform. By leveraging traffic analysis, Sinch detects and prevents fraud, spam, and malicious content within RCS for Business messaging. The system generates actionable recommendations to mitigate risks, prevent commercial bypass, and ensure policy compliance, protecting both the operator and their customers.
  • End-to-End Ecosystem Support: Beyond RCS Business Enablement, Sinch supports the entire telco messaging ecosystem—from content generation to API provisioning. Telcos can outsource wholesale services to Sinch, effectively gaining access to a global enterprise sales department at no extra cost.

What’s in it for telecoms?

  1. Faster RCS launch with minimal operational overhead
  2. Automated financial management with accurate rating and billing processes
  3. Real-time analytics for informed decision-making and control
  4. Global sales support to expand revenue opportunities—without added expenses
  5. Streamlined compliance to navigate regulatory complexity with ease

“Telecoms are ultimately looking for ways to simplify operations while delivering the personalized, conversational experiences today’s customers demand,” added François Boshoff. “By combining operational efficiency, robust analytics, and financial transparency, our RCS Business Enablement service provides a complete solution—helping telcos not only launch RCS but monetize and scale it for long-term success.”

For more information, visit sinch.com or stop by MWC Barcelona 2025, Hall 5, Booth 5J53

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Janet Lennon, Director of Global PR & Communications
janet.lennon@sinch.com

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Leading French operators join Aduna as network partners to open network APIs to the market

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STOCKHOLM, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, today announced that, in a significant move for the telecom industry, two of France’s leading network operators – Bouygues Telecom and Free (iliad Group) – will become network partners.

They join Orange – a founding Aduna venture partner – to accelerate the adoption and innovation of common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) by developers on a global scale.

The strategic partnership marks a major step in unlocking new digital innovation opportunities across industries in France and beyond.

Launched in September 2024, Aduna is combining and selling network APIs globally, with a vision that new applications will work anywhere, and on any network, paving the way for developers to innovate much more quickly and easily. Network APIs are at the center of a new era of opportunity for the telecom industry and easily accessible advanced network capabilities are empowering developers to create new use cases across multiple sectors.

Marking a significant milestone, the first two network APIs, SIM Swap and KYC (Know Your Customer) are planning to launch in France in Spring 2025, after the agreements with above mentioned French network operators are finalized, bringing enhanced security and digital identity verification to the market. Built on the CAMARA framework, these APIs are just the beginning. The planned roadmap includes additional advanced capabilities such as location verification and retrieval, network insights and quality of service – key features in high demand by enterprises seeking more secure and data-driven solutions.

Chrystel Abadie Truchet, Head of Strategy, Communication and Development at Bouygues Telecom, says: “French major network operators joining forces with Aduna to launch network APIs is a major step in unlocking new digital innovation opportunities across industries in France and beyond. Bouygues Telecom is proud to be part of this project with other market leaders such as Free and Orange, and we believe this strategic partnership holds immense potential for driving digital transformation in France and abroad.”

Rui Frazao, CTO at Free – iliad Group, says: “The partnership with Aduna is in line with iliad Group’s strategy to democratize and accelerate the adoption of 5G SA and network APIs by making them accessible to developers and service providers worldwide.”

Otilia Anton, Director, Orange LiveNet, said: “Network APIs pave the way to programmable networks for personalized and secure customer experiences leveraging connectivity data. Aduna will play an important role in simplifying global access to CAMARA APIs. We are proud of this first commercial exposure of Orange APIs on Aduna contributing to enforcing network APIs’ reach and value proposition for identity and antifraud solutions.”

With the launch of network APIs in France, major French network operators – through Aduna – are paving the way for broader adoption across Europe and globally while reinforcing France’s leadership in the global API economy.

Anthony Bartolo, CEO of Aduna, said, “Aduna is thrilled to be able to provide developers with access to aggregated CAMARA-based network APIs from major operators in France through our developer platform providers. By making advanced network capabilities more accessible to developers, we’re fostering innovation that empowers enterprises across France to accelerate their digital transformation and strengthen their competitive advantage.”

Jean-Marc Racine, Chief Product Officer at Haivision, a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, says: “Haivision has long collaborated with leading communication service providers on how network APIs can enhance and enrich broadcasters’ live contributions over cellular networks. We look forward to leveraging the availability of unified CAMARA network APIs in the French market and beyond.”

To find out more about network APIs and Aduna, visit adunaglobal.com.

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Aduna is a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include: América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, e&, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. Aduna’s developer partner platforms include Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth.

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AIFIAN Releases Asia-Pacific Investment Report: Baijiu Emerges as a Strong Investment Asset

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NEW YORK  , March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AIFIAN has released its 2024 Asia-Pacific investment report, highlighting key trends in liquor investment across the region. The findings reveal that Baijiu has emerged as the dominant stored liquor category among Asia-Pacific investors, reflecting unique regional preferences and growing confidence in its long-term value.

According to the report, 50% of all stored liquor investments in Asia-Pacific were in Baijiu, driven by cultural preferences for Moutai, Kaoliang, and other traditional white spirits. The strong demand for Baijiu in this market contrasts with global trends, where whisky and wine traditionally lead liquor investments. Meanwhile, whisky accounted for 35% of stored liquor, while 15% was allocated to wine, including red wine and white wine. The report underscores that Baijiu’s deep-rooted presence in Asian drinking culture has translated into strong investor confidence in its value retention and appreciation potential.

AIFIAN’s data also provides insights into the demographic characteristics of its Asia-Pacific investors. 57.07% of liquor investors in the region were male, while 42.89% were female. Additionally, the most active investment segment fell within the 30-35 age range, followed closely by the 25-30 age group, indicating that younger investors are becoming increasingly engaged in alternative asset investments. This trend suggests a shift in how younger generations perceive liquor, not just as a consumable good but as a viable investment vehicle.

“The 2024 data from AIFIAN’s Asia-Pacific report confirms Baijiu’s stronghold in the region’s liquor investment landscape,” said Yen Chang, Director of Public Relations, Asia-Pacific at AIFIAN. “While whisky and wine remain popular investment choices, Baijiu’s dominance underscores its significance as a cultural and financial asset, setting Asia-Pacific apart from other global markets.”

AIFIAN enables users to easily store and manage their favorite liquor investments, whether it be Baijiu, whisky, or wine. Through the platform, users can seamlessly purchase and store their preferred liquor without worrying about storage space. Additionally, AIFIAN facilitates a marketplace for sellers, providing liquidity for stored liquor investments.

AIFIAN is a U.S.-based alternative asset investment platform with over 700,000 users worldwide, offering a diverse range of investment opportunities in fine spirits, luxury collectibles, and other alternative assets. By combining data-driven insights with an innovative investment framework, AIFIAN provides users with the tools they need to navigate the evolving alternative asset landscape.

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