MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bizcap, together with its US affiliate NewCo Capital Group, is proud to announce that it has acquired 8fig and that it has become part of the Bizcap Group, marking a major step in the fintech company’s global expansion and leadership in technology-led business funding.

Founded in 2020, 8fig has delivered more than $500 million in funding to online sellers and developed its pioneering “AI CFO” tool, enabling small businesses to plan, forecast, and scale with confidence.

By joining Bizcap’s global ecosystem, 8fig will retain its independence under its existing brand and leadership, while gaining access to Bizcap’s capital strength, global reach and operational expertise. For Bizcap, the partnership highlights its strength in integrating high-growth fintechs, reinforcing its global leadership in non-bank lending.

Bizcap Global’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO Albert Gahfi said 8fig’s vision for e-commerce innovation aligns with Bizcap’s mission to empower small businesses with tools and capital for growth.

“We’re impressed not just by 8fig’s technology, but by how it’s built — with a strong focus on customer needs, adaptability, and long-term success,” he said.

“8fig has the right platform, the right people, and the right mindset to make a global impact, and we’re excited to combine that strength with Bizcap’s reach and expertise to broaden our product offering and accelerate market penetration.”

A global ecosystem for growth

Bizcap and its affiliates have delivered more than $3 billion in funding to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. Operating in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe – and with expansion plans for Mexico – Bizcap continues to broaden its product suite, including its line of credit offering.

The partnership with 8fig enhances Bizcap’s strengths in automated underwriting, AI-driven funding, and intelligent business tools. SMEs will gain smarter solutions for cash flow, inventory, and growth planning, while brokers and partners will access broader options, from working capital and credit lines to structured growth financing.

Together, these advancements will deliver faster, more tailored access to capital across regions, solidifying Bizcap’s position as the partner of choice for business finance.

Where funding meets intelligence

8fig’s advanced technology and AI-driven innovation will position Bizcap at the intersection of commercial funding and financial intelligence, helping SMEs to access smarter and faster funding solutions.

Zalman Blachman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bizcap Global, said 8fig’s automated underwriting and servicing platform will accelerate Bizcap’s ambitions.

“8fig turns complexity into speed, accuracy, and intelligence. Their innovation amplifies our mission to deliver fast, flexible capital and positions Bizcap at the forefront of the future of small business lending,” he said.

Bizcap will integrate 8fig’s AI-driven systems, enabling the rapid development of cheaper, longer-term funding products and further expanding its global market share. Meanwhile, Bizcap’s global scale, operational expertise, and access to capital will fuel 8fig’s next phase of growth.

Yaron Shapira, CEO of 8fig, said the partnership will accelerate growth by expanding technology, entering new markets, and forming strategic alliances without budget limits.

“Our mission remains the same: empowering SMEs and e-commerce businesses to scale globally. With Bizcap’s talented team beside us, we’re ready to take that mission to new heights,” he said.

About Bizcap

Bizcap is a global non-bank financing provider offering fast, flexible funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, US (as NewCo Capital Group), Canada, the UK, and Europe. Founded in 2019, Bizcap empowers SMEs by offering approvals in as little as three hours, with same-day funding available. Bizcap has funded more than 66,000 SMEs, totalling AUD$3 billion, while holding a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating.

For more information, visit bizcap.com.au

About 8Fig

8fig is an AI-driven funding and cash flow planning platform for e-commerce sellers. The company was founded in 2020 by co-founders Yaron Shapira, Assaf Dagan and Roei Yellin. Its “AI CFO” combines continuous, flexible growth capital with planning tools across cash flow, inventory, and supply chain which helps online sellers forecast and scale with confidence. To date, 8fig has delivered more than US$500 million in funding to online sellers.

For more information, visit 8fig.co

• New research from Allianz Australia reveals nearly six in ten of surveyed Australian employees have experienced mental distress as a result of factors like workload pressure, meetings overload, and unrealistic deadlines.
• Allianz Primary Psychological Workers Compensation claims have surged by 28.4 per cent between FY21 to FY25, with 2.73 million Australians likely to consider leaving their job within the next year.
• Surveyed Australian employees are calling for better manager training to support employee wellbeing, fewer unnecessary tasks and recurring mental health days.
• In response, Australian organisations are set to invest $33.83 billion in mental health support services this year.
• Allianz is launching the “Unschedule the Burnout” hub, a suite of resources to support Australian workplaces and their employees to prevent burnout.   

SYDNEY, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Allianz Australia reveals that supporting mental health in the workplace continues to be a challenge, as managers and employees alike are feeling mental distress as a result of workload.  

Almost 80 per cent of surveyed employees and almost two thirds of surveyed managers do not believe their organisation enforces good workplace habits and boundaries to reduce burnout. The majority of surveyed managers (78 per cent) cite systemic barriers to reducing burnout, ranging from a lack of time and resources (26 per cent) to the availability of suitable technology (26 per cent) and conflict with other workplace priorities (23 per cent). 

Nearly six in ten (59 per cent) surveyed employees stated they have experienced work-related mental distress, with workload pressure, meeting overload, and unrealistic deadlines the leading contributors. The average Australian employee reports spending 3.31 hours per week on tasks or meetings deemed unnecessary and nearly a third (32 per cent) felt unable to take proper breaks due to their back-to-back schedules.  

Beyond the workplace, 19 per cent of surveyed employees said technology made it difficult to switch off from work. One in four employees also report that their cost of living worries and financial pressures affect their ability to focus at work.

The research also reveals that 2.73 million Australians are considering leaving their jobs within the next year.

Concerns around work-related mental distress are reflected in a relative increase of 28.4 per cent in Allianz Primary Psychological Workers Compensation claims between FY21 and FY25, alongside a 10 per cent rise in the average time off per claim; jumping to 81 days.  

Mark Pittman, Executive General Manager – Personal Injury, Allianz Australia says, “Our claims data tells us that mental stress and work pressure is the second highest contributor of primary active psychological claims (34%). We are all on a journey and everyday we are learning more and more about supporting mental health in the workplace. While Allianz works to support injured workers who have been harmed by workplace stress, we recognise that the best outcomes are achieved through prevention. Through our insights, guides and other resources, we hope to positively contribute to creating more mentally healthy workplaces.”  

Unschedule the Burnout 

Allianz’s research, now in its seventh year, identifies opportunities for workplaces to “Unschedule the Burnout” in order to support the mental health of their workforce.  

To support organisations, Allianz has released a series of tailored resources, including video tutorials and comprehensive guidelines for the construction, education, healthcare and professional services industries to help prevent burnout across their workforce. Given the surveyed employee feedback that external pressures affect their ability to focus at work, this approach goes beyond a purely workplace lens, reconsidering the established notion that burnout is caused solely by the demands of the workplace.   

While active recovery is critical for reducing stress, a staggering 73 per cent of employees report being unable to schedule regular personal time for themselves. When it comes to household duties, 78 per cent were not splitting responsibilities equally, and 81 per cent do not have a reliable network to help with routine tasks like school drop offs or caregiving.  

Additionally, just one in three (35 per cent) managers believe their organisation recognises and accommodates the needs of working parents and carers and just 29 per cent believe employees feel comfortable raising concerns about bias or discrimination related to family or caring responsibilities. 

Brianna Cattanach, National Manager Mental Health Strategy – Personal Injury, Allianz Australia says, “Allianz is calling on Australian workplaces to take a holistic view of employee wellbeing. Business leaders can support this through job design that ensures; manageable workloads, a natural ebb and flow to work demands, adequate ‘recovery’ time during work hours and ground rules for disconnecting after-hours.  “

“This should be accompanied with manager training on how to set these healthy workforce habits, and respond with empathy to work-related burnout and mental distress. This was the most sought after measure that surveyed employees want their organisation to commit to.” 

Helen Lawson Williams, co-founder of anti-burnout program TANK says: “Burnout looks differently, depending on the person, role or industry. But burnout certainly doesn’t have to be part of a job. It can be prevented when teams are checking in with each other on the right things, and taking action early. Employees can start by recognising when their stress / recovery balance is off, which could feel like fatigue, overwhelm, irritability, or caring less about their work than usual. “

“Speak up before things escalate, and be specific about what’s making it harder to limit stress or recover well – whether it’s meeting overload, lack of breaks, unrealistic deadlines or inability to focus due to pressures outside the workplace. Ask for what you need, and use the support your workplace offers, like Employee Assistance Program services. Don’t underestimate the power of small changes: taking proper breaks, setting boundaries, and prioritising recovery activities like sleep and exercise can be enough to reset your stress / recovery balance, preventing burnout for good.” 

Visit Allianz’s Unschedule the Burnout Hub at Allianz.com.au/UnscheduleTheBurnout to access the suite of resources.

HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eason Technology Limited (“Eason Technology” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DXF) today announced that it received a notice from NYSE Regulation indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards of NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American” or the “Exchange”) on October 14, 2025. The Company is below compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the “Company Guide”) since it reported stockholders’ equity of RMB 28 million (approximately USD$3.8 million based on an exchange rate of RMB 7.2993 to US$1.00) as of December 31, 2024, and losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three of its four most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 (the “Deficiency”). The Company is also not currently eligible for any exemption in Section 1003(a) of the Company Guide from the stockholders’ equity requirements.

The Company is now subject to the procedures and requirements set forth in Section 1009 of the Company Guide. In connection with its Deficiency, the Company must submit a plan by November 13, 2025 (“Plan Due Date”), advising of actions it has taken or will take to regain compliance with the continued listing standards by April 14, 2027 (“Compliance Deadline”).

If the Company does not submit a compliance plan or if the plan is not accepted, delisting proceedings will commence. Furthermore, if the plan is accepted but the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards by the Compliance Deadline, or if the Company does not make progress consistent with the plan during the plan period, Exchange staff will initiate delisting proceedings as appropriate. The Company may appeal a staff delisting determination in accordance with Section 1010 and Part 12 of the Company Guide.

This delinquency notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company’s ADSs, which will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE American during the cure period subject to continued compliance with the other listing requirements of the NYSE American.

About Eason Technology Limited

Eason Technology Limited is a company engaged in real estate operation management and investment and digital technology security business in Hong Kong, China. The Company was formerly a licensed microfinance lender serving individuals and SMEs in Hubei Province, China, but has suspended offering loans to its customers since 2020.

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