In the news release, FXT Named Most Innovative Broker at the 2026 Finance Magnates Awards, issued Nov. 10, 2026 by FXT over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that photo caption change has been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end.

FXT Named Most Innovative Broker at the 2026 Finance Magnates Awards

Trader-first innovation recognised across FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem.

SYDNEY, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FXT has been named Most Innovative Broker 2026 in the global brokerage category at the Finance Magnates Awards, announced on 6 November in Limassol, Cyprus.

For FXT, the award marks more than technology. It celebrates a philosophy pursued since 2014: relentless innovation, Total Quality Management and the belief that every advancement should give traders more clarity, control and choice when markets move.

That philosophy shapes FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem, connecting multi-asset CFD trading, MetaTrader platforms, FXT WebTrader, the FXT App trading experience and account tools. Rather than forcing traders to piece together disconnected services, FXT is building around their decisions and workflows.

At the centre is FXT AI, an in-house, multi-agent trading co-pilot integrated into the FXT client environment, not a generic AI plug-in. Its Market Reader, Trade Mentor and Risk Monitor are designed to bring market context, trading behaviour and open-position exposure into clearer view. FXT AI supports decision-making; traders remain in control.

FXT Social Trading extends that approach, connecting Strategy Providers and Followers within a dedicated copy-trading ecosystem. Together, these capabilities reflect innovation shaped around real trading needs, not technology for technology’s sake.

“This is a proud moment for everyone at FXT. Our ambition has always been to put traders at the centre of the technology we build. Innovation and precision are not separate promises; they are the standards we work to every day,” said CEO Adam Phillips.

The award provides momentum to FXT’s brand belief: In Control. When It Gets Real. Because when markets become unpredictable, traders deserve tools built for the moments that matter.

About FXT
FXT is a global multi-asset forex and CFD broker built for traders who want greater clarity, control and choice when markets move. Since 2014, more than 100,000 traders worldwide have used FXT to access 200+ instruments across forex, indices, commodities and share CFDs. FXT supports trading through MT4, MT5, FXT WebTrader and the FXT Mobile App, with FXT AI built into the account experience.

FXT is a registered business name of Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd, licensed by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission under licence number 40256.

CFDs are leveraged products and carry a high risk of loss. Product availability, trading conditions and protections vary by jurisdiction and account type.

Correction: The photo’s caption in the earlier version of this release was incorrectly. 

Commits HK$300 Million to Support Hong Kong’s Youth and Initiates the “FUTU NEXT” Foundation

HONG KONG, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU) (“Futu” or the “Company”), a leading tech-driven digital broker and wealth management platform, today announced the official launch of “FUTU NEXT” Initiative, a comprehensive, future-oriented social impact strategy, on the occasion of the Company’s 14th anniversary. Over the next five years, Futu will commit HK$300 million in cash, alongside dedicated training and employment resources, to support scientific research innovation and talent development across Hong Kong universities, creating expanded internship and career opportunities for young people.

The name “FUTU NEXT” encapsulates the Company’s strategic roadmap for the future and its long-term commitment to Hong Kong’s next generation: Nurture talent; Empower growth with resources and opportunities; eXplore new frontiers; and Transform innovative concepts into tangible societal value. The Chinese name Kai Yuen（”啟源”）, reflects a simple wish: to inspire young minds and bring talented people together. It marks the opening of an exciting new chapter for Futu while reinforcing the belief that talent is the driving force behind continuous innovation in the fintech industry.

Aligning with HKSAR’s Core Focus on Youth Development, Phase One of “FUTU NEXT” Reaches Collaboration Intent with HKU

The “FUTU NEXT” initiative actively aligns with the HKSAR Government’s First Five-Year Plan and the strategic priorities set forth in the latest Policy Address, which place youth development at the core of Hong Kong’s ambition to reinforce its status as an international financial and innovation and technology hub. Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, Futu recognizes that our future is closely intertwined with the city’s prosperity. By adopting a youth-centric approach, Futu aims to empower academic research, support student aspirations, and contribute corporate strength to building Hong Kong into a global magnet for top-tier talent.

As the first milestone under “FUTU NEXT”, Futu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Intended Collaboration with The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to establish a strategic partnership spanning three key pillars: Industry-University-Research integration, education and talent development, and employment support. Under the partnership, Futu and HKU will advance research in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields, including quantum computing, AI and trusted AI agents, and FinTech, while donating to establish scholarships to recognize outstanding students. Furthermore, Futu will foster student innovation and entrepreneurship by providing expanded internship and career opportunities, empowering young talent to validate their ideas and gain hands-on experience in real-world business scenarios.

Futu plans to expand this collaborative framework to more top-tier universities and leading institutions in Hong Kong over the next five years.

Establishing the “FUTU NEXT Foundation”, Extending its Giving from Campus to Community

To extend its impact into the broader community, Futu has marked its 14th anniversary by making a long-term civic commitment: the Company has officially initiated preparations to establish an independent FUTU NEXT Foundation. Looking beyond university campuses, the Foundation will serve as an independent, professional platform dedicated to the wider social ecosystem. Its mandate will encompass supporting youth innovation, cross-disciplinary tech R&D, aiding underprivileged groups, and advancing sustainable, inclusive social development—representing Futu’s enduring blueprint for giving back to Hong Kong.

Mr. Leaf Hua Li, Futu’s Founder, Chairman, CEO & Chairman of the Technology Committee, said: “Futu has been fortunate to be part of Hong Kong’s fintech development. We started in Hong Kong 14 years ago with a small team, a modest office and lines of code. Today, we serve tens of millions of users around the world. This city gave us room to grow and opened up opportunities for us. The HKSAR Government published Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. The 2026 Policy Address also set out an integrated approach to education, science and technology, and talent development, alongside support for young people’s growth and employment. This long-term vision strengthens my belief that Hong Kong’s future depends on the creativity of each new generation.”

He added: “Attracting talented people matters. Helping them develop matters just as much. Starting with our university campuses, we want to turn our confidence in Hong Kong’s future into practical support for research, talent development and opportunities to learn through experience. Meanwhile, a Company’s growth depends on the society around it. As we continue to improve our technology and products, we also want to put the resources and capabilities we have built to broader use for the benefit of society. This is a commitment we intend to honour over the long term.”

About Futu Holdings Limited

Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu”) (Nasdaq: FUTU) is an advanced fintech company transforming the investing experience by offering fully digital financial services in multiple markets. Futu was listed on Nasdaq on March 8, 2019. Futu offers market data, financial news, interactive social features, and investor education on its proprietary one-stop digital platforms Futubull and Moomoo. Its subsidiaries provide clients with investing services including trading and clearing services for United States, Hong Kong SAR, China Connect, Singaporean, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Malaysian and Korean stocks, margin financing and securities lending, crypto trading, and wealth management.

By creating an ecosystem centered around its users, Futu provides connectivity to users, investors, analysts, media, companies, and institutions. Futu also provides Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) solutions, initial public offering (IPO) distribution, and investor relations (IR) and public relations (PR) services through its institutional and corporate services brand, becoming the go-to partner of many well-known companies. Since its launch in 2019, Futu Money Plus has been working to build an all-in-one global asset allocation platform. Through cooperation with top fund houses worldwide, it provides clients with a wide range of best-performing funds to enable global asset allocations. Futu Trustee provides one-stop wealth management solutions for corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals and families, and revolutionizes service delivery for ESOP Trust Administration, Family Trust, and Family Office through technology.  For more information about Futu, please visit its official website www.futuholdings.com.

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Starfish Dreams (Singapore) Ltd (Starfish) and Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Kaplan) have entered a strategic partnership, making Kaplan Starfish’s first education partner, to broaden access to education and empower youths to progress towards their educational and career goals. The collaboration provides eligible Starfish graduates with accessible pathways to higher education through Kaplan programmes, supporting their long-term goals of lifelong learning, employability, and future aspirations.

The partnership was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ms Siti Yariyati Mohamed, Founder and Board Chair of Starfish Dreams (Singapore) Ltd, and Mr Alex Chevrolle, Managing Director at Kaplan Higher Education Academy. Marking the occasion at Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge, both organisations reaffirmed their shared commitment to developing future-ready youths and nurturing the next generation through education, growth, and opportunity.

Creating Opportunities Through Accessible Education

This mutual collaboration forms part of Kaplan’s corporate social responsibility initiative while supporting eligible Starfish graduates through opportunities at education. Beyond education sponsorships, the partnership also provides a platform for volunteer participation and other initiatives that can positively impact the lives of out-of-school youths.

Under the collaboration, Kaplan will offer six fully funded sponsorships, comprising up to two enrolments each in its IGCSE Preparatory Programme, Kaplan Foundation Diploma programmes, and Diploma programmes. The sponsorships will cover the relevant programme fee, application fee, Education Resource Fee, and any programme-specific examination and material fees. Sponsored student support allowances of up to S$3,300 will also be provided.

Mr Alex Chevrolle, Managing Director at Kaplan Higher Education Academy, welcomed the move: “At Kaplan, we believe education has the power to create opportunities for individuals to realise their potential. This partnership with Starfish reflects our commitment to lifelong learning and our broader responsibility to support the communities we serve. Through this collaboration, we hope to empower more youths to continue their education, build confidence in their abilities, and pursue meaningful futures.”

Ms Siti Yariyati Mohamed, Founder and Board Chair of Starfish Dreams (Singapore) Ltd expressed, “At Starfish, we tell our youths that their past doesn’t define their future, but to make that true, they need a real doorway to further their academic progress. Kaplan’s sponsorship is that doorway. By investing in these resilient young people, Kaplan proves that potential is not limited by circumstance. This partnership will give our youths a real chance to carve a future beyond the N-levels.”

An Alumni Success Story

The impact of accessible educational pathways is reflected in the journey of Al Zia Taffazal, a Starfish and Kaplan alumnus who rebuilt his confidence through his educational journey. After dropping out of secondary school, he joined Starfish through a social worker, resulting in his return to education and completion of his N-Levels. He subsequently progressed to Kaplan, where he earned a Diploma before completing a Bachelor’s Degree with a Double Major in Management and Business Law from Murdoch University, one of Kaplan’s renowned university partners.

Zia’s educational journey has led to his present career in business management and financial advisory, while volunteering with Starfish to support fellow students. Reflecting on his experience, Zia shared: “Joining Starfish was the best decision I made, as Starfish gave me a routine and goal.” Through this official partnership, Starfish and Kaplan aim to create similar opportunities for future youths, empowering them to overcome adversities and unlock their capabilities.

Shaping the Next Generation of Future-Ready Youths

As Singapore continues to invest in lifelong learning and talent development, the collaboration underscores the important role that community and education partners can play in shaping the next generation of future-ready youths. Through sustained support and accessible education, Starfish and Kaplan aim to empower more youths to pursue their aspirations with confidence and purpose, while providing an additional pathway for those seeking to progress towards higher-level qualifications.

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About Starfish Dreams (Singapore)

Starfish Dreams (Singapore) is a local nonprofit organisation established in 2015, dedicated to uplifting out-of-school youth in Singapore through a second chance at education. The youths it journeys with share multi-faceted challenges, including family complications, financial hardship, young parenthood, learning differences and mental health struggles, which lead them to leave mainstream education. To date, Starfish has supported over 450 youth.

Starfish provides out-of-school youth with structured academic coaching, peer support, socio-emotional guidance, mentoring and other appropriate support. Through its programs, Starfish strives to give out-of-school youth the opportunities to recognise their self-worth, realise their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.

Starfish Dreams (Singapore) is currently applying for charity status. Learn more at starfishsingapore.org.

About Kaplan (Singapore)

Kaplan (Singapore) is part of Kaplan, Inc., one of the world’s most diverse education providers, serving over one million students. Founded more than 80 years ago by Stanley Kaplan, the company was established with a mission to make higher education accessible based on merit. In Singapore, Kaplan upholds this vision, guided by the conviction that education opens doors and helps students to achieve their milestones through quality, career-focused education. It holds the 4-year EduTrust certification, demonstrating the high quality of its programmes, services, and business operations. Kaplan has welcomed students from over 60 countries and regions, graduated more than 114,000 learners, and offers close to 450 academic and professional certification programmes that support lifelong learning. Learn more at kaplan.com.sg.

About Kaplan, Inc.

Kaplan, Inc. is a global education company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions helps students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximise employee recruitment, retention, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 40 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 17,000 corporate clients, and 1,500 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.