HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – Dr REN Jingzheng, Associate Professor of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), won the 2022 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE). He was awarded the prize of USD 25,000 at a ceremony hosted in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in late August. Thailand chairs APEC 2022.

Dr Ren was selected the region’s top young science researcher of the year for “unfolding new methods to promote an integrated development of the economy, environment and society, including through bio-circular-green practice.” PolyU is the only higher education institution in Hong Kong to have had two young scientists honoured with this prestigious award in a decade.

Dr PASIT Lorterapong, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, said, “Dr Ren’s research, especially on the development of the circular economy, recycling, industrial systems and supply network optimization, provides us with knowledge and helps us address future environmental and economic challenge.”

Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, congratulated Dr Ren and remarked, “PolyU is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research to achieve sustainable development. As a member of the PolyU Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality, Dr Ren has greatly contributed to sustainability through his influential research, promoting the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. We are proud of our pioneering young scholars who are applying innovative solutions to bring societal advancement to the Asia Pacific region and the world.”

The annual ASPIRE awards recognise young scientists aged below 40 who display excellence in scientific research, as evidenced by scholarly publication and cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies.

Annually, each APEC economy is invited to nominate one young scientist to be considered for the ASPIRE Prize. Dr Ren stood out among the 13 nominees from other APEC economies in the 2022 ASPIRE exercise, themed “Innovation to achieve economic, environmental, and social goals”.

Dr Ren Jingzheng considers it a great honour to have won the ASPIRE award. He said, “This good news heartens me and gives me renewed impetus to develop carbon-neutral processes for turning waste into wealth, and to achieve zero-waste systems and carbon-neutrality.”

He has proposed innovative processes that can be applied for sustainable design and optimisation of complex industrial systems, energy conservation and emissions mitigation of wastewater treatment processes, valorisation of medical waste and sewage sludge, as well as converting agricultural waste into energy or value-added products.

He plans to promote his new concept of waste-to-energy processes to energy-intensive industries and waste recycling industries of APEC member economies to help their economies transition to bio-circular-green economies.

Dr Ren added, “I am also enthusiastic about organically combining ‘hard technologies’ with ‘soft science’ in order to innovatively break through the limitations of the traditional thinking in industry, and develop carbon-neutral and zero-waste oriented decision support tools and industrial processes to achieve zero carbon emission and 100% waste recycling in industrial systems.”

Dr Ren has published more than 180 journal papers and authored a book, and been cited extensively. He was ranked in the World’s Top 2% Scientists on the Stanford University List in 2020 and 2021.

Hashtag: #PolyU

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – While enjoying the summer sun in sunbathing and all kinds of water activities, our skin is exposed to a great amount of UVA and UVB rays. Even if you think sufficient sun protection has been done, the moisture of the skin is stealthily drained, resulting in aging conditions like fine lines and wrinkles. Pretty Beauty protects the health of the skin even in the summer time by strengthening the regenerative vitality of the skin. In this summer, Pretty Beauty introduced the world’s first dual-linear simultaneous output of 10THERA HIFU for the reduction of wrinkles and the tightening and lifting of the facial contour. Your skin can be rejuvenated and energized once again.

“10THERA”: The Solution to Skin Aging and The Elixir to Youth Recovery

Pretty Beauty has introduced the 10 THERA from TENTECH in South Korea. It is the world’s first dual-linear HIFU equipment which greatly shortens the time required compared to the mono-linear HIFU. High-energy focused ultrasonic technology is used to conduct thermal energy of 60 to 80 degrees Celsius to stimulate the regeneration of elastic fibers and collagen fibers. Along with the fine 4.5 mm and 3.00 mm probes, it penetrates deep into the fascia layer and dermis layer. The focused heat fixates on designated points and eventually all areas of the face are taken care of.

Precise heating of the fascia layer with a 4.5 mm probe tightens and firms the skin to achieve a more three-dimensional facial contour. In addition, the 3.00mm probe brings thermal energy directly to the dermal tissue below the surface layer, triggering the activity of elastomer cells and collagen. The process effectively tightens the sagging position of the skin, smooths wrinkles, and reduces crow’s feet, nasolabial folds, neck stripes, eye lines along with other fine lines.

10 THERA HIFU doubles the speed of the treatment, instantly achieving contour lifting while minimizing pain in the treatment. Even after the treatment is completed, the residual temperature continues to provide energy to the cells, prolonging the cell growth. Youthful and bouncy skin is restored with just a finger snap!

A Quick and Sustainable Fix to Skin Aging

Facing the fierce summer sun, our skin is burdened with the direct UV exposure on the beach and from all kinds of water activities. Long-term exposure to the sun, UVA rays directly penetrate into the epidermis and dermis layer of the skin, chronically destroying the elastic fibers of the skin. This does not just accelerate the aging of the skin, but also causes skin thickening, sagging, wrinkles and other problems.

For all the outdoor enthusiasts and water activity lovers, any first-aid skin hydration cannot reverse the aged skin. With Pretty Beauty’s focus and research, the secret of skin aging is now unraveled, providing a quick and effective solution to prevent skin aging and to improve fine line problems. Whether it is dry lines under the eyes and on both sides of nasal area, deep lines, or nasolabial stripes, etc.,the 10 THERA dual-linear output HIFU can remove these problems. It also repels double chins, tightens the face skin, maintains firmness, and reduces the damage caused by sunlight and UV rays.

Safely Customized a Treatment for You with Care

Pretty Beauty believes that each customer is unique, while staying committed to customer-focused service in order to meet the different beauty needs of customers. A tailor-made and exclusive treatment plan is designed only after thorough pre-treatment consultation with the client.

As a beauty expert in Hong Kong for 37 years, Pretty Beauty has been keeping up with the global beauty trends by introducing the most advanced overseas beauty technology and equipment, and providing regular training for staff to ensure that all treatments comply with safety standards and hygiene regulations. It is because Pretty Beauty only offers the safest and the most reliable beauty treatments to our clients.

Hashtag: #PrettyBeauty

About Pretty Beauty Group

Pretty Beauty Group has been specializing in beauty and body shaping services for 37 years. It has rich experiences in the beauty industry and is the first to introduce the latest technology and equipment from time to time! Pretty Beauty Group currently has 16 branches in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing professional, safe, reliable and attentive beauty and slimming experience for ladies who love beauty. To learn more about beauty, skin, and body shape treatments, please visit https://prettybeautygroup.com.

63 billion threats blocked by Trend Micro in 1H 2022

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today predicted that ransomware groups will increasingly target Linux servers and embedded systems over the coming years. It recorded a double-digit year-on-year (YoY) increase in attacks on these systems in 1H 2022.

To read a full copy of the Trend Micro 2022 Midyear Roundup Report, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk/security/research-and-analysis/threat-reports/roundup/defending-the-expanding-attack-surface-trend-micro-2022-midyear-cybersecurity-report

Tony Lee, Head of Consulting, Hong Kong & Macau, of Trend Micro, said: “New and emerging threat groups continue to evolve their business model, focusing their attacks with even greater precision. That’s why it’s essential that organizations get better at mapping, understanding, and protecting their expanding digital attack surface. A single, unified cybersecurity platform is the best place to start.”

According to Trend Micro data:

• 63 billion threats blocked by Trend Micro in 1H 2022
• 52% more threats in the first half of the year than the same period in 2021
• Government, manufacturing and healthcare are the top three sectors targeted with malware

Detection of attacks from ransomware-as-a-service surged in the first half of 2022. Major players like LockBit and Conti were detected with a 500% YoY increase and nearly doubled the number of detections in six months, respectively. The ransomware-as-a-service model has generated significant profits for ransomware developers and their affiliates.

New ransomware groups are emerging all the time. The most notable one in the first half of 2022 is Black Basta. The group hit 50 organizations in just two months. Many persist with the “big game-hunting” of large enterprises, although SMBs are an increasingly popular target.

One of the primary attack vectors for ransomware is vulnerability exploitation. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative published advisories on 944 vulnerabilities in the period, a 23% YoY increase. The number of critical bug advisories published soared by 400% YoY.

APT groups continue to evolve their methods by employing expansive infrastructure and combining multiple malware tools. The ten-fold increase in the number of detections is another proof point that threat actors are increasingly integrating Emotet as part of their elaborate cybercrime operations.

The concern is that threat actors are able to weaponize these flaws faster than vendors can release patch updates and/or customers can patch them.

Unpatched vulnerabilities add to a growing digital attack surface many organizations are struggling to manage securely as the hybrid workplace expands their IT environment. Over two-fifths (43%) of global organizations believe it is “spiraling out of control.”

Cloud visibility is particularly important given the continued threat of third parties exploiting misconfigured environments and using novel techniques like cloud-based crypto mining and cloud tunneling. The latter is frequently abused by threat actors to route malware traffic or host phishing websites.

Hashtag: #TrendMicro

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.trendmicro.com.hk

LaoSafe has witnessed an increase in requests for training and certification in anticipation of an uptick in tourist arrivals to Laos.

VIENTIANE, LAOS – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – Laos reopened its borders to international tourists on 9 May, dropping all testing and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers. Since then, interest in the country has grown, with an increase in visitors of over 50% by the end of June leading to a surge in demand for organised tours and renewed hope for the coming high season.

Coinciding with the end of the monsoon rains, Laos traditionally sees visitor numbers rise in October, and travel operators across the country are now racing to further certify tour guides and drivers to cope with the anticipated influx of tourists. To date, over 710 tour guides and 270 drivers have achieved LaoSafe certification.

“LaoSafe is a great standard to have and is very important during the new normal. The LaoSafe training that our guides have received has helped them prioritise safety and cleanliness. As a tour operator, I want travellers to know that Laos has safety standards in place for them to travel with peace of mind and confidence. I would like to invite everyone to visit Laos and for tour operators in Laos to apply for LaoSafe.”, says Duangmala Phommavong, Managing Director at EXO Travel Laos.

Implemented by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, and approved by the Ministry of Health, LaoSafe is a nationwide initiative designed to create a world-class health and hygiene system within the tourism and hospitality industry.

Sector-specific standards have been developed for accommodation, food and beverage, tour guides, and drivers, to raise the benchmark of hygiene provision throughout the country and build international confidence in Laos as a safe tourist destination.

“As a DMC (destination-management company) it is of utmost importance for us to be able to offer our customers a safe and quality experience. As COVID-19 has changed our world and our way of living, it was important for us to adapt as well and thanks to the LaoSafe initiative this has been possible,” says Julie Beaufrère, Product and Inbound Officer at Asian Trails Laos.

“Not only does this initiative allow us to reassure our customers who would be concerned about safety and hygiene measures in Laos, but it also allows us to access a harmonization of services and the creation of standards on a national scale that we will continue to support by training our guides and drivers through LaoSafe,” she commented.

While visitor numbers are not immediately expected to bounce back to 2019 levels, the removal of entry restrictions has given the tourism and hospitality industry a welcome boost after two years of tightly controlled borders. Yet, with COVID-19 numbers still fluctuating around the world, protecting against infection is still a concern for many.

The LaoSafe Programme is supported by the Skills for Tourism Project (LAO/029), which is co-financed by the governments of Laos, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Switzerland, and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

For further information, visit www.laosafe.gov.la. For all media enquiries, additional comments, or requests for interviews, please contact media@laosafe.gov.la.

Hashtag: #LaoSafe

Swiss-Hong Kong watchmaker Solvil et Titus has announced their latest limited-edition timepiece collaboration with the 《ONE PIECE》 manga and media franchise. Comprising 3 uniquely designed watches, the collection is launching in Singapore on 1 September 2022.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – Watchmaker Solvil et Titus has released its latest limited-edition timepiece collaboration with《ONE PIECE FILM RED》, the newest movie based on the manga series《ONE PIECE》.

The exclusive collection comprises 3 watch designs which feature the movie’s main characters “Uta”, “Luffy”, and “Shanks”.

Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship, the collection weaves story elements and iconic personality traits of the main characters into each watch’s design to create a truly memorable keepsake for《ONE PIECE》 fans and timepiece collectors alike.

The collection will be available in Solvil et Titus stores in Singapore for a limited time only, while stocks last.

Channeling the power of friendship and passion through timepieces

The timepieces in the collection are《ONE PIECE》themed reimaginations of Solvil et Titus’ Saber and Aspira models that honour the richness and imagination of the franchise’s character designs. Each timepiece also bears its limited edition number on the back of the watch.

“Luffy” Limited Edition Watch

The “Luffy” Limited Edition Watch bears a silhouette of Luffy’s Straw Hat Crew’s camouflage pattern on its back sunray dial as well as a matching engraving of the full crew on the watch case.

Smaller details such as Luffy’s chest scar, skull icon, and his famous quotes “I’m gonna be the king of the pirates!” are also included across the watch as a tribute to one of the most enduring manga characters to date.

References to《ONE PIECE FILM RED》 are also included such as an engraving of Luffy’s quote「ちがう！おれが183連勝中だ！！」 (No! I’m on a winning streak of 183 games!) and the film’s logo on the glass case back.

“Uta” Limited Edition Watch

The “Uta” Limited Edition Watch draws inspiration from the 《ONE PIECE FILM RED》character “Uta”.

The rose gold watch’s two-tone red and white aluminum bezel design is inspired by Uta’s red and white hair, and is decorated with music notes as a nod to Uta’s extraordinary singing abilities.

The pink sunray dial is also inspired by Uta’s performance in the movie and features her dancing silhouette at the 12 o’clock position. The 3 chronograph counters on the dial are also with Uta’s signature rainbow-coloured cuffs and music notes.

Uta’s quote in the movie: 「ねぇルフィ、海賊やめなよ」(Luffy, don’t be a pirate anymore) is engraved on the back of the watch.

“Shanks” Limited Edition Watch

The “Shanks” Limited Edition Watch is the final watch in this timepiece collection and features the character “Shanks” from《ONE PIECE FILM RED》. Unlike the other 2 watches that have a stainless steel strap, this watch is fitted with a burgundy leather strap laser-etched with the silhouette of Shanks and Uta.

Character details present on the watch include Shanks’ scar printed around the 12 o’clock to 4 o’clock positions on the burgundy gradient dial and his quote “There is no peace or equality in this world” printed on the inner edge between the 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock positions. Shanks’ skull icon is also printed at the 6 o’clock position alongside a white second hand inspired by Shanks’ sword. His quote「首を突っ込まないでもらえるか」(Please don’t interfere) from the movie is similarly engraved on the back of the watch.

Whether you are a fan of 《ONE PIECE》or simply an enthusiast of limited edition timepieces, these watches are a suitable addition to any memorabilia collection.

Each timepiece from this collection comes with an exclusive 《ONE PIECE FILM RED》watch box and other limited edition merchandise including a laser card certificate of authenticity, watch cloth, and tote bag. Supply of collaboration merchandise is limited while stocks last.

The timepieces are now available for online pre-order purchase on Solvil et Titus’ website.

Solvil et Titus will also be holding a giveaway between 1 to 14 September in honour of the collection and movie launch. A total of 25 winners will stand a chance to win an exclusive limited edition One Piece Red Film Tote Bag & Watch Cloth.

Hashtag: #SolviletTitus

About Solvil et Titus

The brand Solvil et Titus was born in 1887 when Paul Ditisheim (1868-1945), an extremely prominent figure in the Swiss watch industry of his time, named one of the initial models he created. Solvil, an abbreviation of Sonvilier, is the Jura village in which a factory for making watch components stood and Titus was a highly talented and skilled Roman Emperor of the first century.

The well-known watchmaker and inventor was extremely successful in researching and manufacturing chronometers, which hold records for precision as deemed by the prestigious international trials carried out by the Royal Observatories of Kew-Teddington and Neuchâtel. His products ranged greatly from navigational-purposed watches to chronometers with automatic display of sunrise and sunset time to the minute each day; from watches with perpetual calendars to ones that could strike and incorporated chimes, from chronometers with equations of time to many others with many complicated features.

After World War Two, the mass market demand took over the demand for exclusive articles, and Solvil et Titus also expanded its geographic footprint and production capabilities. In the 70s, Solvil et Titus was made available in the Asian market.

Solvil et Titus launched a series of romantic TV commercials in Hong Kong since late 80s, starring superstars including Anita Mui, Dave Wang Chieh, Chow Yun Fat and Andy Lau as well as world-renowned footballer Ryan Giggs. Promoting a watch line based on the theme of antiquity, the campaign was so successful that sales of Solvil et Titus watches skyrocketed and the brand has become a symbol of love and romantic expression. From classic advertising slogan “天長地久” (translated as “Love lost is perhaps the love that remains with you for all time”) to today’s “Time Is love”, the romantic nature of Solvil et Titus has never changed.

In recent years, Solvil et Titus is continuously diversifying its product range. Following the launch of sunglasses, 925 sterling silver jewelry and small, trendy accessories, the brand has also embarked on a new collaboration with the Japanese brand Kanmi to launch handmade leather bags and accessories of simple and chic design. More than a watch brand, Solvil et Titus is now a name for multi-faceted, contemporary and romantic fashion items.

CORPORATE OFFICE
City Chain Stores (S) Pte Ltd
63 Ubi Avenue 1 #06-04
Singapore 408937
Tel: +65 6325 1883
www.solvil-et-titus.sg

Swiss-Hong Kong watchmaker Solvil et Titus has announced their latest limited-edition timepiece collaboration with the 《ONE PIECE》 manga and media franchise. Comprising 3 uniquely designed watches, the collection is launching in Singapore on 1 September 2022.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – Watchmaker Solvil et Titus has released its latest limited-edition timepiece collaboration with《ONE PIECE FILM RED》, the newest movie based on the manga series《ONE PIECE》.

The exclusive collection comprises 3 watch designs which feature the movie’s main characters “Uta”, “Luffy”, and “Shanks”.

Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship, the collection weaves story elements and iconic personality traits of the main characters into each watch’s design to create a truly memorable keepsake for《ONE PIECE》 fans and timepiece collectors alike.

The collection will be available in Solvil et Titus stores in Singapore for a limited time only, while stocks last.

Channeling the power of friendship and passion through timepieces

The timepieces in the collection are《ONE PIECE》themed reimaginations of Solvil et Titus’ Saber and Aspira models that honour the richness and imagination of the franchise’s character designs. Each timepiece also bears its limited edition number on the back of the watch.

“Luffy” Limited Edition Watch

The “Luffy” Limited Edition Watch bears a silhouette of Luffy’s Straw Hat Crew’s camouflage pattern on its back sunray dial as well as a matching engraving of the full crew on the watch case.

Smaller details such as Luffy’s chest scar, skull icon, and his famous quotes “I’m gonna be the king of the pirates!” are also included across the watch as a tribute to one of the most enduring manga characters to date.

References to《ONE PIECE FILM RED》 are also included such as an engraving of Luffy’s quote「ちがう！おれが183連勝中だ！！」 (No! I’m on a winning streak of 183 games!) and the film’s logo on the glass case back.

“Uta” Limited Edition Watch

The “Uta” Limited Edition Watch draws inspiration from the 《ONE PIECE FILM RED》character “Uta”.

The rose gold watch’s two-tone red and white aluminum bezel design is inspired by Uta’s red and white hair, and is decorated with music notes as a nod to Uta’s extraordinary singing abilities.

The pink sunray dial is also inspired by Uta’s performance in the movie and features her dancing silhouette at the 12 o’clock position. The 3 chronograph counters on the dial are also with Uta’s signature rainbow-coloured cuffs and music notes.

Uta’s quote in the movie: 「ねぇルフィ、海賊やめなよ」(Luffy, don’t be a pirate anymore) is engraved on the back of the watch.

“Shanks” Limited Edition Watch

The “Shanks” Limited Edition Watch is the final watch in this timepiece collection and features the character “Shanks” from《ONE PIECE FILM RED》. Unlike the other 2 watches that have a stainless steel strap, this watch is fitted with a burgundy leather strap laser-etched with the silhouette of Shanks and Uta.

Character details present on the watch include Shanks’ scar printed around the 12 o’clock to 4 o’clock positions on the burgundy gradient dial and his quote “There is no peace or equality in this world” printed on the inner edge between the 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock positions. Shanks’ skull icon is also printed at the 6 o’clock position alongside a white second hand inspired by Shanks’ sword. His quote「首を突っ込まないでもらえるか」(Please don’t interfere) from the movie is similarly engraved on the back of the watch.

Whether you are a fan of 《ONE PIECE》or simply an enthusiast of limited edition timepieces, these watches are a suitable addition to any memorabilia collection.

Each timepiece from this collection comes with an exclusive 《ONE PIECE FILM RED》watch box and other limited edition merchandise including a laser card certificate of authenticity, watch cloth, and tote bag. Supply of collaboration merchandise is limited while stocks last.

The timepieces are now available for online pre-order purchase on Solvil et Titus’ website.

Solvil et Titus will also be holding a giveaway between 1 to 14 September in honour of the collection and movie launch. A total of 25 winners will stand a chance to win an exclusive limited edition One Piece Red Film Tote Bag & Watch Cloth.

Hashtag: #SolviletTitus

About Solvil et Titus

The brand Solvil et Titus was born in 1887 when Paul Ditisheim (1868-1945), an extremely prominent figure in the Swiss watch industry of his time, named one of the initial models he created. Solvil, an abbreviation of Sonvilier, is the Jura village in which a factory for making watch components stood and Titus was a highly talented and skilled Roman Emperor of the first century.

The well-known watchmaker and inventor was extremely successful in researching and manufacturing chronometers, which hold records for precision as deemed by the prestigious international trials carried out by the Royal Observatories of Kew-Teddington and Neuchâtel. His products ranged greatly from navigational-purposed watches to chronometers with automatic display of sunrise and sunset time to the minute each day; from watches with perpetual calendars to ones that could strike and incorporated chimes, from chronometers with equations of time to many others with many complicated features.

After World War Two, the mass market demand took over the demand for exclusive articles, and Solvil et Titus also expanded its geographic footprint and production capabilities. In the 70s, Solvil et Titus was made available in the Asian market.

Solvil et Titus launched a series of romantic TV commercials in Hong Kong since late 80s, starring superstars including Anita Mui, Dave Wang Chieh, Chow Yun Fat and Andy Lau as well as world-renowned footballer Ryan Giggs. Promoting a watch line based on the theme of antiquity, the campaign was so successful that sales of Solvil et Titus watches skyrocketed and the brand has become a symbol of love and romantic expression. From classic advertising slogan “天長地久” (translated as “Love lost is perhaps the love that remains with you for all time”) to today’s “Time Is love”, the romantic nature of Solvil et Titus has never changed.

In recent years, Solvil et Titus is continuously diversifying its product range. Following the launch of sunglasses, 925 sterling silver jewelry and small, trendy accessories, the brand has also embarked on a new collaboration with the Japanese brand Kanmi to launch handmade leather bags and accessories of simple and chic design. More than a watch brand, Solvil et Titus is now a name for multi-faceted, contemporary and romantic fashion items.

CORPORATE OFFICE
City Chain Stores (S) Pte Ltd
63 Ubi Avenue 1 #06-04
Singapore 408937
Tel: +65 6325 1883
www.solvil-et-titus.sg

• TradingFront provides a one-stop platform to help financial advisors better manage customer investments
• The new platform is another disruptor in the making which leverages Tiger Brokers’ strength in innovation to provide financial advisors with an efficient trade management tool and access to Tiger Brokers’ customer base
• TradingFront capitalises on the changing needs of customers and builds on Tiger Brokers’ much loved Tiger Trade App

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 September 2022 – Online trading platform Tiger Brokers (Singapore) today announced the launch of TradingFront by Tiger Brokers (“TradingFront”), a new extension to its wealth management platform. Operating through three core prongs – efficiency, transparency and ease of use – TradingFront aims to transform the financial advisory sector by leveraging Tiger Brokers’ next generation technology platform.

TradingFront is well-poised to disrupt the financial advisory market as it provides advisors with a tool to efficiently manage their client investments while also providing their customers with access to Tiger Brokers’ coveted Tiger Trade App. Customers can easily approve the trades initiated by their financial advisor through the Tiger Trade App, with a one-click solution. The advisory services of onboarded partners will also be extended to Tiger Brokers’ existing users. All customers, including those of the advisory partners, will retain the flexibility to initiate their own trades without the input of their chosen advisors, through the Tiger Trade App.

The launch of the platform will initially see the onboarding of financial advisors from five partner firms. This will be extended to others on a selective basis over the coming months.

This move is in line with Tiger Brokers’ strategy to disrupt the financial services industry in the B2B segment, having successfully evolved the B2C segment with its next generation technology platform and Tiger Trade App, which is much loved by its 2.1m registered users in Singapore. Having won numerous awards for its strength in innovation, such as the “Financial Services award for Wise’s integration” by the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards and the “Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards” for the Mobile – Brokerage segment, Tiger Brokers continues to leverage its leadership in technology, to enhance its offering and transform the financial services sector.

Grace Yong, Business Development Director of Tiger Brokers, commented, “TradingFront is another initiative that Tiger Brokers has developed to disrupt the status quo of the current financial advisors market. Given the growing number of Singaporeans seeking financial advice, it is a natural progression for us to leverage our next-generation technology to help our customers streamline the trading process, and work towards having a platform that benefits both customers and financial intermediaries alike. We are also grateful for the partner firms that have placed their trust in us, and we are excited to work together to provide our customers with a seamless and convenient trading experience not found in any other platform.”

Victor Wong, Director of Wealth Management at Financial Alliance said, “We are impressed by Tiger Brokers’ success in disrupting the brokerage industry since its entry into the Singapore market just two years ago. As a firm, we have a shared passion for challenging the status quo and have an ambition to propel our industry forward by harnessing cutting-edge technologies and delivering a progressive, forward-thinking strategy. We look forward to partnering with Tiger Brokers in bringing more innovative propositions to our customers.”

TradingFront is designed with efficiency and accountability in mind and allows financial advisors to manage their customers’ investments easily, including the creation and management of transactions, through cutting-edge technology.

In addition, investors can view their holdings and approve trades for their managed sub-account on the Tiger Trade App, while taking advantage of traditional Tiger Trade functions to track the market and discuss investment opportunities with like-minded users. Demand for financial market advice has never been more apparent, with a growing number of investors seeking additional insights in decision making amid turbulent markets. By building on the advice of their preferred financial advisor, investors can better optimise their investment decision making.

Tiger Brokers warmly welcomes esteemed financial advisory firms, Financial Alliance, Infinitum Financial Advisory and Manulife Financial Advisers on board, joining existing partners PFPFA and SingCapital. Tiger Brokers envisages onboarding three more financial advisory firms by the end of 2022, and with that, more than 2,000 advisors will have access to TradingFront.

Ronald Tan, CEO of Infinitum Financial Advisory Pte Ltd, shared, “Our collaboration with Tiger Brokers (Singapore) allows us to extend our advisory services to a growing platform of investors, while extending our offering to existing customers. Managing money for the long term is key to our proposition, and we are looking forward to helping Tiger Brokers’ users make better informed investment decisions for the future. We are excited by the opportunity to leverage Tiger Brokers’ leadership in innovation, to enhance our services while at the same time shaping the financial advisory segment for the future.”

Tan Hong Tau, Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial Advisers, added, “As a partner of Tiger Brokers, Manulife Financial Advisers will be able to expand our service offering to include Tiger Brokers services, giving our customers access to one of the most popular trading platforms in the market. This partnership is a win-win for both MFA and Tiger Brokers customers, as they can access both advisory services from MFA, and leverage Tiger Brokers’ technology platform. We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with Tiger Brokers.”

The Tiger Trade mobile application is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Hashtag: #TigerBrokers

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About Tiger Brokers (Singapore)

Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd (“Tiger Brokers (Singapore)”) is a brokerage firm operating with a Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Its trading platform, Tiger Trade, offers complimentary real-time stock quotes, dedicated multilingual customer service during trading hours and 24/7 finance news updates. The company launched the mobile version of Tiger Trade in February 2020 – accessible on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store – offering mobile-savvy generation of retail investors similar trading opportunities as their online users, such as Equities, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Futures, Stock Options, Warrants, and Callable Bull/Bear Contracts (CBBCs) on their mobile phones. Both online and mobile app allow users to invest across multiple asset classes traded on the Australian, US, Hong Kong, China and Singapore stock markets such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, Shanghai/Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Tiger Brokers (Singapore) is the Singapore entity of UP Fintech Holding Limited, known as “Tiger Brokers” in Asia, a leading online brokerage firm focusing on global investors. Founded in 2014, Tiger Brokers (Singapore) became #1 in the U.S. equity trading by volume among trading platforms catered to Global Chinese investors in less than two years. Tiger Brokers (Singapore) was awarded “2017 Fintech 250” by CB Insights and shortlisted for “China Leading Fintech 50” for two years in a row by KPMG China. The company was listed on NASDAQ under “TIGR” in 2019 and has offices in China, United States, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Tiger Brokers (Singapore) has over 1.8 million customers worldwide, with an annual trading volume of more than US$404.3billion as of December 2021. The company is backed by well-known investors such as Xiaomi, as well as investment guru Jim Rogers. For more information, please visit https://www.tigerbrokers.com.sg.

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