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Swiss-Belhotel International Continues To Expand In Malaysia

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s leading property developer, Sheng Tai International, to explore collaborations in hotel development and management.

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The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at developing, branding, and managing future hospitality projects under Swiss-Belhotel International’s recognized portfolio. The collaboration will focus on introducing internationally branded hotels across Malaysia, within Sheng Tai International’s upcoming mixed-use and luxury developments.

Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership:
“We are delighted to collaborate with Sheng Tai International, a visionary developer that shares our commitment to excellence and innovation. Malaysia has long been an important market for Swiss-Belhotel International, and this MOU represents a significant step toward expanding our presence through new, world-class properties that embody our philosophy of Passion and Professionalism™.”

Dato’ Leong Sir Ley, Founder, Chairman and Group President/CEO of Sheng Tai International, shared:
“Melaka has always held a strategic position on the world map, serving as a vibrant hub for entrepreneurs and traders since the 14th century. With its rich cultural heritage, Melaka continues to be a destination of global importance. Today, the Straits of Melaka remains one of the busiest maritime routes in the world, while the city is thriving with international tourism and investment. This collaboration with Swiss-Belhotel International will not only elevate the hospitality landscape in Melaka but also contribute significantly to the local economy. By combining Swiss-Belhotel International’s global expertise with Sheng Tai International’s vision and developments, we believe this partnership will create outstanding growth opportunities, benefitting both our organizations and the communities we serve.”

Edward J. L. Faull, Executive Director and Senior Vice President – Group Technical Services & Projects, and Senior Vice President – Operations & Development of Swiss-Belhotel International, added:
“This collaboration with Sheng Tai International highlights our shared vision to create high-quality, internationally branded hotels that complement Malaysia’s evolving tourism landscape. We aim to develop exceptional hospitality experiences that reflect the character of each destination while upholding Swiss-Belhotel International’s standards.”

This strategic alliance explores opportunities for Swiss-Belhotel International to manage hospitality components within Sheng Tai International’s premium developments, including beachfront and mixed-use projects in Melaka and other key destinations. The partnership aligns with both organizations’ vision to create high-value tourism and lifestyle destinations, advancing hospitality excellence.

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions Receives Two Recognitions at Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2025 for Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention Innovation

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HONG KONG and SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has won Best Fraud Risk, Detection or Analytics Solution for LexisNexis® ThreatMetrix® and received Highly Commended for Best Use of AI in Fraud and Financial Crime Detection for LexisNexis® IDVerse® at the 2025 Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence.

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions

ThreatMetrix® won for its advanced fraud detection capabilities powered by behavioural, device and global digital identity intelligence. The solution analyses billions of transactions across the LexisNexis® Digital Identity Network® to identify and block fraud in real time, helping financial institutions and digital businesses reduce risk while maintaining frictionless customer experiences.

“This award reflects our commitment to helping organizations stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated fraud threats,” said Thanh Tai Vo, director of fraud and identity, Asia Pacific, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “ThreatMetrix continues to evolve with the threat landscape, delivering scalable, data-driven insights that protect digital ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region. By connecting financial institutions, retailers and payment providers through shared intelligence, we help create a collective defence that no single organization could achieve alone.”

“The combination of behavioural biometrics with rich device and transaction data is powerful and sets a new standard for fraud detection. The platform’s scalability and proven success with a large customer base in Asia are impressive,” said the Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence panel. “The addition of multiple fraud intelligence consortiums in the region makes this a uniquely powerful and collaborative solution.”

IDVerse® earned recognition for innovative use of AI to combat emerging techniques, including deepfakes and synthetic identities. Its deep neural network authenticates more than 16,000 identity documents globally and supports complex Asian scripts and dialects. The platform integrates document authentication, biometric matching and liveness detection in a single system and achieves 99.98% biometric accuracy for face matching.

“We are proud to be highly commended for our AI-driven approach to fraud prevention,” said Matt Adams, chief technology officer for IDVerse at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “Generative AI is reshaping the fraud landscape, creating evolving threats that require equally advanced defences. Our goal is to empower customers with tools that can detect and prevent these threats while preserving trust and user experience.”

“IDVerse offers a refreshing and innovative take on addressing synthetic identities and deepfake fraud. This ‘AI fighting AI’ approach is not just novel, it’s essential,” said the Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence panel. “The solution’s innovative use of factors like light refraction, pixel-level analysis and frame transfer to unmask deepfakes is best-in-class. This goes far beyond standard checks and represents a leap forward in document and identity verification.”

The Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence recognises financial institutions, technology companies, legal and consulting firms, exchanges and other players that help ensure the highest regulatory compliance standards are upheld in the financial industry. Each year, senior industry practitioners serve on a judging panel to help assess and score each submission to determine the winning entrants. 

About LexisNexis Risk Solutions

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data, sophisticated analytics platforms and technology solutions to provide insights that help businesses across multiple industries and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit LexisNexis Risk Solutions and RELX.

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TenPay Global, a designated foreign institution partner of China’s Cross-Border Interconnection Payment Gateway, broadens integration of international wallets to Weixin Pay

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TenPay Global, Tencent’s cross-border payment platform and one of the designated inaugural foreign institution partners of China’s Cross-Border Interconnection Payment Gateway (“CPG”), is expanding the connection of international wallets and institutions to Weixin Pay through CPG. Weixin Pay now collaborates with over 40 wallets in more than 10 countries and regions, connecting users to its tens of millions of merchants throughout the Chinese Mainland.

CPG is the cross-border payment infrastructure approved by the People’s Bank of China, which facilitates cross-border QR payment collaboration between institutions through a single-point connection to the Chinese mainland market. CPG provides participating institutions with unified technical interfaces, cross-border transaction information transfer and distribution, transaction monitoring and analysis to support them in delivering more efficient, convenient, and secure cross-border QR payment services to global users.

As a designated inaugural foreign institution partner of the CPG scheme, TenPay Global will enable more international wallets to be supported for visitors to scan Weixin Pay merchants’ QR codes or present their own wallet QR code to Weixin Pay merchants to make payments in the Chinese Mainland with their home wallets and payment methods.

WeChat Pay HK, Mongolia’s Hipay, Singapore’s LiquidPay, Vietnam’s Zalopay have been successfully integrated to CPG through TenPay Global. TenPay Global has formed over 20 strategic partnerships with leading international wallets and institutions, which will be integrated in phrases progressively. Some of these partners include:

  • Digital wallets: DBS PayLah! (Singapore), GrabPay (Southeast Asia), HUMO Pay (Uzbekistan), Idram (Armenia), Maya (Philippines), PayPal and Venmo (United States), ShopeePay (Southeast Asia), Starryblu (Singapore), UPT (Turkey)
  • Digital banking platforms: Bank of China (Singapore), BCEL One App (Laos), Kasikornbank (Thailand)
  • Payment networks: EVONET GLOBAL (Singapore), TBCASoft/HIVEX (United States)

“By seamlessly connecting international wallets with the Weixin Pay ecosystem, we are not only making everyday purchases easier, but also building a more open and inclusive global payments network together. By empowering visitors to make payments with the ease of a simple scan with their home wallets, it is a meaningful step forward in enhancing global connectivity and cultivating deeper cross-border exchange,” said Wenhui Yang, CEO of TenPay Global (Singapore).

International visitors will soon be able to make payments simply by scanning a Weixin Pay QR code or presenting their own wallet’s QR code for merchants to scan using the above supported wallets, with more to follow. Visitors from around the world can enjoy frictionless payment at over tens of millions of merchants across the Chinese mainland, without downloading WeChat or completing additional setup, making it easier for them to explore, experience, and enjoy the best out of their journeys.

About TenPay Global

TenPay Global is Tencent’s cross-border payment platform, comprising a network of licensed financial institutions under Tencent. By connecting the Weixin ecosystem, global payment partners, and international users and scenarios, TenPay Global provides end-to-end payment solutions for cross-border remittances, consumption, and commerce. Backed by years of industry experience and a robust risk management framework, TenPay Global delivers world-class standards in system reliability, fund security, and regulatory compliance.

 

TrustPal Leadership Dialogue 2025: Driving the Regional Estate Planning Platform and Financial Advisory Efficiency

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Simplyfi TrustPal, a leading Financial Operating System (OS) provider for financial advisory firms and advisers, is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its exclusive event, the ‘TrustPal Leadership Dialogue 2025’, held on November 5th, with venue support from Precepts Group International. The event convened key industry figures and strategic partners to unveil the platform’s solutions, directly addressing the core operational and advisory challenges currently faced by Financial Advisory (FA) firms and their clients across the entire planning domain.

Key industry figures gathered at the TrustPal Leadership Dialogue on November 5th
Key industry figures gathered at the TrustPal Leadership Dialogue on November 5th

The successful event demonstrated a unified vision, reinforcing TrustPal’s role as a vital partner for FA firms seeking scalable, compliant, and modern solutions across the region. We believe that deep industry experience is essential for true innovation. TrustPal is focused on leveraging practical knowledge to build sophisticated technology that is both accessible and highly efficient, bringing about positive change in the competitive landscape for financial advisory firms.

The commitment to practical, effective technology was perhaps best encapsulated by Mr. Lee Chiwi, CEO of Precepts Group International as well as TrustPal’s Strategic Adviser, who remarked on the platform’s launch: “The Trustpal platform will be a game changer and help advisers facilitate regional estate planning. The set up of trusts will be democratized in this eco- system and be central to any client looking to house and manage his insurance, investment and other assets. The time is ripe and opportunities in abundance”

Accordingly, TrustPal’s system was strategically structured around the DAAS (Distribution as a Service) core, which seamlessly integrates pre-sale and post-sale dashboards to optimise the entire Financial Advisor (FA) workflow. The core value lies in enhancing both revenue generation and operational efficiency. Focusing on the pre-sale process, the 开源-expand revenue solution provides a profitable pathway for FA firms to seamlessly integrate and monetise specialised estate planning services. This model not only expands the service offerings of partner firms but also strengthens the overall ecosystem by outlining clear protocols for rapidly and effectively onboarding new advisers, thereby scaling regional coverage with proven success. Concurrently, the post-sale focus highlighted the revolutionary capabilities of the 节流-reduce expenditure solution itself, explicitly designed for day-to-day backroom hassle-free for FA firms. This ease of adoption is critical, eliminating onboarding friction. Beyond deployment, the DAAS platform ensures firms can achieve unprecedented operational efficiency by providing automated, real-time tracking of case progress and highly accurate commission processing, allowing advisors to dedicate more time to clients rather than administration.

The platform’s long-term vision was clearly delineated through its robust commitment to AI innovation and compliance. Mr. Vin Tan, CEO, affirmed the company’s strategic direction, highlighting a major milestone:

“Our rigorous application process over the last six months has culminated in a significant achievement: securing the Financial Industry Innovation Grant. This milestone is a powerful endorsement of our strategy to integrate AI and Trust architecture into the core of financial planning. It ensures that TrustPal will not only meet future regulatory standards but actively lead the market with pioneering projects like the AI ParaPlanner and Trust Wrapper, setting a new standard for secured and automated financial and legacy management.”

This strategic commitment is further solidified by the concrete details of the two core projects being funded under the Financial Industry Innovation Grant, scheduled for launch in upcoming years. AI ParaPlanner is designed to boost pre-sale efficiency by focusing on intelligent information collection, financial analysis, product comparison, and solution suggestion. Meanwhile, Trust Wrapper addresses security and standardisation in execution, enabling instant, secure trust creation via digital onboarding, automated cash management, 24/7 access, and seamless integration with external financial networks.

The showcase drew strong support from a powerful coalition of industry leaders, including prominent Regional Estate Planning and Finance firms, specialized FinTech and AI solution providers, as well as leading financial advisory and professional services agencies. This diverse representation of the industry’s most influential figures in Estate Planning and Financial Planning confirms a collective belief in the platform’s vision and solidifies TrustPal’s role as the central technological hub for regional estate planning and legacy management.

While firms seeking to eliminate onboarding friction, achieve compliance leadership, and decisively future-proof their service plannings are strongly encouraged to engage immediately, TrustPal’s effort has not just marked a new era in regional estate planning, but it has defined the future. The success of the showcase is a catalyst for change, moving the industry beyond traditional models.

TrustPal sends a strong signal that we are building a collaborative ecosystem among FA Firms, Trustees, and Insurers. We welcome them to join, and we want to build success together.

Connect with TrustPal today to begin building the next generation of financial and legacy management, and join us in our long-term goal for regional market expansion and consolidation!

If you’d like to explore how TrustPal can support your firm’s roadmap or experience a closer walkthrough, you can book a 1-to-1 demo here: Book a Demo.

Hashtag: #TrustPal #TrustPalLeadershipDialogue #FinancialPlanning #EstatePlanning #Advisory


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About Simplyfi TrustPal

Simplyfi TrustPal is a pioneering FinTech OS provider dedicated to transforming the landscape of financial and legacy management. Our core mission is to provide financial advisory firms and professional consultants with cutting-edge, automated solutions for Estate Planning and Trust setup. By seamlessly automating complex workflows, TrustPal enables partners to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, scale their service offerings, and deliver a superior, reliable customer experience in the sensitive area of intergenerational financial transfer.

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Market-First Dementia Insurance Plan, Side by Side

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Pioneering Holistic Support for Dementia Patients and Caregivers in Hong Kong


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of the Side by Side Dementia Insurance Plan (Side by Side), Hong Kong’s first standalone policy dedicated to supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Side by Side offers a simple application process, benefits payable upon initial diagnosis of both moderate dementia and severe dementia, and holistic end-to-end support, building on Chubb Life Hong Kong’s deep understanding of and commitment to address the evolving needs of the silver aged community.

A panel discussion was held at the kick-off event of Side-by-Side Dementia Film Festival. Leading voices in the field of dementia care and advocacy — including (from left to right) Queenie Man, Founder & CEO of The Project Futurus; Alison Lim, Singaporean early-onset dementia advocate and founder of Dementia & Co; Belinda Au, President of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Head of North Asia; and celebrity caregiver Vincci Cheuk, shared insights into dementia and caregiving. Together with caregivers and experts, they opened a safer, more informed space for dialogue around dementia.
A panel discussion was held at the kick-off event of Side-by-Side Dementia Film Festival. Leading voices in the field of dementia care and advocacy — including (from left to right) Queenie Man, Founder & CEO of The Project Futurus; Alison Lim, Singaporean early-onset dementia advocate and founder of Dementia & Co; Belinda Au, President of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Head of North Asia; and celebrity caregiver Vincci Cheuk, shared insights into dementia and caregiving. Together with caregivers and experts, they opened a safer, more informed space for dialogue around dementia.

Hong Kong faces a significant demographic shift, with one in three residents expected to be aged 65 or above by 20461, and dementia cases projected to exceed 390,000 by 20452. The burden on families is substantial, with an alarming 42% of family caregivers reporting depression3.

Designed in response to critical care challenges faced by dementia patients and their families, Side by Side provides holistic support throughout the long-term dementia journey, offering both financial and emotional lifelines. Key features include:

  • Early detection and diagnosis: Complimentary cognitive assessments4 for the Insured and designated family members, prioritizing early prevention.
  • Financial support: Benefits payable upon initial diagnosis of both moderate dementia and severe dementia. Continuing Care Benefit provides long-term monthly payouts after the severe dementia benefit is paid.
  • Flexible settlement options5: Choice of lump sum or monthly installment plan for severe dementia benefits.
  • Premium waiver: All future premiums waived after a severe dementia diagnosis.
  • Management continuity: Appointment of a designated successor owner6 to minimize complicated procedures if the original owner becomes mentally incapacitated.
  • Simple application: Answering just one health question and no medical underwriting required.

Recognizing the burden on caregivers, Side by Side includes a Caregiver Support Benefit, reimbursing professional counselling expenses after the insured is diagnosed with severe dementia. In addition, the Step by Step Care value-added service4, available in Hong Kong, Macau, and designated Greater Bay Area cities, grants families access to personal case management, early cognitive assessment, daily living support, therapy services, and ongoing training programs – all designed to provide accessible and personalized support.

Belinda Au, President of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Head of North Asia, said, “Introducing Hong Kong’s first dedicated dementia insurance plan, Side by Side, is more than a product innovation – it is a reflection of our commitment to building a stronger, more connected community. What sets Side by Side apart is its holistic approach with a special focus on supporting caregivers, because we understand that dementia touches not only individuals, but everyone around them. Side by Side is designed to provide practical solutions and emotional support at every stage of the journey.”

Side by Side is the latest addition to Chubb Life Hong Kong’s signature Silver Life product series, which is specifically tailored for silver age customers. The series offers comprehensive solutions, including life protection, hospital and surgical cash coverage, cancer protection coverage, and now, dedicated dementia coverage.

For more information about Side by Side Dementia Insurance Plan, please refer to: https://www.chubb.com/hk-en/personal/side-by-side-dementia-insurance-plan.html

This article is intended for general reference only and should not be regarded as professional advice, recommendation and does not form part of the policy. This article should be read along with other materials which cover more product information. Such materials include, but not limited to, product brochures setting out key product risks, policy provisions that contain the detailed terms and conditions, benefit illustrations (if any), policy documents and other relevant promotional or marketing materials, which are all available upon request. You might also consider seeking independent professional advice if needed. This article is intended to be displayed in Hong Kong only and does not construe as an offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any insurance products outside Hong Kong. The above plan is a standalone policy and may be purchased independently without bundling with other insurance products.

Notes:

  1. Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department: http://bit.ly/4nTyLpH
  2. Hong Kong Alzheimer’s Disease Association: http://bit.ly/3VtYecK
  3. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: http://bit.ly/3KkxoRW
  4. These services do not form part of the Plan. Please refer to the “Step by Step Care – value-added services leaflet” for details and the applicable terms and conditions of the related services.
  5. The availability of the payment options is subject to Chubb Life Hong Kong’s prevailing administrative rules, as determined by the company periodically. If the installment payment option is selected and the Insured passes away after the Severe Dementia Benefit becomes payable but before all installments have been disbursed, the outstanding balance of the Severe Dementia Benefit will be paid to successor owner in a lump sum, upon receipt of the Insured’s proof of death.
  6. Upon diagnosis of the Insured as mentally incapacitated (as defined under the Mental Health Ordinance (Cap. 136 of the Laws of Hong Kong)) by a registered specialist in psychiatry, neurology or geriatrics, the successor owner shall assume ownership of the policy.

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About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 43,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

Mastercard Champions Password-Free, Number-Free Checkout Across Asia Pacific by 2030

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Accelerated push for 100% tokenization and seamless authentication in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam by 2027

SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the Singapore FinTech Festival, Mastercard announced its ambition to make online shopping across Asia Pacific password-free and number-free by 2030. While more than a third of Mastercard transactions worldwide are already tokenized, achieving that vision in the world’s largest and fastest-growing e-commerce market — projected to exceed USD 7 trillion by 2030[1] — will require collective action.

That’s why Mastercard is rallying banks, merchants, digital wallets, and technology partners to enable secure, tokenized payments powered by biometric authentication. This eliminates manual card entry and static passwords, making checkout faster and safer for consumers.

Building on progress in India—where Mastercard worked with regulators, banks, and merchants to deliver near-complete tokenization for e-commerce—the next phase targets full adoption in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam by 2027. These markets are driving Southeast Asia’s rapid digitization, with digital payments expected to account for 94% of e-commerce transactions in a market worth USD 325 billion by 2028[2].

As online shopping accelerates, so do its challenges. Card-not-present fraud remains seven times higher than in-store [3], with global losses expected to surpass USD 100 billion by 2029[4]. Meanwhile, eight in 10[5] shoppers abandon their carts, nearly half citing checkout frustration. Mastercard’s answer: replace passwords and card numbers with secure tokens and on-device biometrics, reducing friction through Click to Pay and building trust across every device and platform.

Proof in Every Transaction

Where tokenization is live, approval rates have risen by up to 6%, generating more than USD 2 billion in additional sales each month for merchants [6]. The impact is tangible:

  • Merchants see faster, more reliable checkouts and stronger security, leading to higher customer satisfaction and increased sales.
  • Consumers enjoy one-step payments with no forgotten passwords or declines.
  • Digital wallets integrate seamlessly, offering users simpler, safer payments at over 150 million Mastercard-accepted merchants worldwide.

“The vision is simple: no passwords, no manual card entry, no friction,” said Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia Pacific, Mastercard. “By uniting the industry, Mastercard is accelerating adoption of tokenization and payment passkeys to create a single, secure experience for password-free payments. As a result, approval rates are rising, fraud is falling, and millions of shoppers are enjoying faster, safer checkouts. Partners who join this movement will help shape the future of intelligent commerce in Asia Pacific.”

The Next Paradigm Shift

Just as payments once moved from cash to digital, the next evolution is from digital to intelligent — powered by AI, data, and connected networks. Advances in tokenization and authentication are paving the way for agentic commerce, where trusted digital assistants shop and pay securely on behalf of consumers. Tokenization and passkeys aren’t the finish line; they’re the foundation for a smarter, more secure future that will unlock new possibilities for people and businesses alike.

Building on Global Momentum

This regional roadmap builds on Mastercard’s global launch of its Payment Passkey Service in India, where the company partnered with leading banks and merchants to debut device-based biometric checkout for millions of shoppers. That success proved how passkeys can boost both security and simplicity — now setting the stage for Mastercard’s 2030 vision across Asia Pacific.

About Mastercard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

[1] Mordor Intelligence, 2025

[2] IDC, March 2025

[3] Mastercard data, H1 2024

[4] Statista, May 2025

[5] Mastercard Online Checkout Report, Aug 2024

[6] Mastercard data, Aug 2024

Thunes Launches Account Top Up and Withdrawal Solutions for Major Digital Asset Platforms

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New solutions enable major digital asset companies to facilitate on-ramp and off-ramp transactions and connect seamlessly with traditional finance to accelerate global growth

SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has launched Account Top Up and Withdrawal solutions for major digital asset platforms to connect seamlessly with traditional finance and scale globally.

The new enterprise-grade solutions give leading exchanges, infrastructure providers, networks and issuers the ability to enable instant, compliant on- and off-ramps for their end-users in their local payment methods and currencies.

The Account Top Up solution provides direct local payment methods for on-ramp transactions, while the Account Withdrawal solution delivers fast and transparent fiat payouts across 40+ markets. Both are supported by Thunes’ Fortress Compliance Platform and SmartX Treasury System, ensuring regulatory integrity, faster settlements, and improved liquidity management.

These launches also build on Thunes’ recent innovations, including stablecoin prefunding for 24/7 treasury operations and Thunes’ Pay-to-Stablecoin-Wallets solution, which enables instant stablecoin payouts in over 130 countries.

The digital assets market is projected to grow by $10 billion over the next year. By joining Thunes’ Direct Global Network, major digital asset companies can now offer account top up and withdrawal capabilities via a single integration, speeding up time to market and removing operational friction to capitalise on the industry’s growth.

Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO of Thunes, said: “Thunes is connecting fiat and digital finance through one trusted Direct Global Network. Our new Account Top Up and Withdrawal solutions give digital asset platforms the infrastructure they need to operate globally, with speed, compliance and interoperability.”

Elie Bertha, Chief Product Officer at Thunes, said: “Digital asset companies are growing rapidly, but they are being held back by fragmented payment systems and compliance barriers. By enabling stablecoin prefunding and global fiat access for account top up and withdrawals in one unified solution, we’re delivering the flexibility and reach that leading digital asset companies need to operate and scale confidently across borders.”

Contact:

WE Communications, thunes@wecommunications.com

Anna Birdsall-Strong, Director of Brand and Public Relations, anna.birdsall@thunes.com 

About Thunes:

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay HK and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Atlanta, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

CoinDesk and SALT Partner to Establish the World’s Premier Institutional Crypto Gathering

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Consensus SALT Hong Kong Institutional Summit set for February 10, 2026, uniting world’s leading asset managers and capital allocators

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoinDesk, the leading media, events, indices, and data platform for the global crypto economy, and SALT, a premier community of institutional investors, creators and thought leaders, today announced a strategic partnership to launch the Consensus x SALT Hong Kong Institutional Summit. The summit will take place on February 10, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong, one day before the main exhibition days of Consensus Hong Kong, the world’s largest and longest-serving event for crypto, AI and blockchain.

Independently, both SALT and CoinDesk’s Consensus events attract key decision-makers actively evaluating frontier technologies and allocating capital to the digital asset ecosystem. By combining forces, the organizations will unite the most influential institutional investors, asset managers and capital allocators in the world under one banner at one event.

The Consensus x SALT Hong Kong Institutional Summit will draw an international investor audience, with a significant focus on the APAC region, making it an invaluable hub for learning, business development, capital allocation and peer-to-peer networking. Operating under strict Chatham House Rule, the Summit is designed for high-level engagement that includes: a proprietary meeting app, one-on-one meetings, expert-led roundtables, and keynotes from the most important leaders in crypto.

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Chairman of SALT, said “Digital asset investments are now firmly on the menu for global institutional asset allocators, following a year of tremendous regulatory progress. As significant fund allocators ourselves, we take pride in helping fellow investors navigate the crypto landscape. We look forward to working with CoinDesk and Consensus, the oldest and most prestigious conference brand in digital finance, to deliver Asia’s premier institutional platform. Consensus Hong Kong has instantly become a must-attend event, and we look forward to taking the institutional track to the next level.”

“Institutional participation has been a defining narrative for digital assets. Our partnership with SALT combines two unparalleled networks of preeminent asset allocators and owners to create the premier institutional gathering the market has been demanding. I’m excited to bring the world’s most significant decision-makers and capital allocators together under one roof, especially in the global financial hub of Hong Kong,” said Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus.

The partnership builds on momentum from Consensus Hong Kong’s sold-out 2025 debut, which drew nearly 10,000 attendees from 102 countries – representing more than $4T in combined AUM – and generated an estimated HK$275M in economic impact for Hong Kong.

For more information or to apply to attend the Consensus x SALT Hong Kong Institutional Summit, please visit our website.

About SALT
SALT is a community of the world’s foremost investors, creators and thinkers. Our mission is to drive prosperity and innovation by connecting investment capital with intellectual capital. We achieve our mission by helping Institutional Investors (from sovereign wealth funds and government pensions to endowments and foundations to family offices and financial advisors) identify and connect with differentiated Asset Managers (from hedge funds to venture capital to private equity/credit) and Company Founders (from fintech to deep tech to climate tech). SALT was founded in 2009 by SkyBridge Capital, a leading fund of funds, but now operates as a standalone entity.

About Consensus
Consensus by CoinDesk is the world’s longest-running and most influential gathering for the crypto, blockchain and AI industries. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators, it helps people understand the future of digital assets with discussions on key topics such as DeFi, Web3, AI, the evolving regulatory landscape and more. With a mix of panels, keynotes and networking opportunities, Consensus provides a platform to explore the latest trends shaping the digital economy. For more information about Consensus, please visit https://events.coindesk.com/

About CoinDesk
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