• The Group introduced its software brand Pleos and outlined plans for its software-centric ‘Cloud Mobility’ ecosystem at Pleos 25 developer conference
• Proprietary vehicle OS unveiled to boost SDV performance and scalability based on E&E architecture
• Pleos Connect next-generation infotainment system to launch in Q2 2026; will be applied to more than 20 million vehicles by 2030
• Pleos Playground, an open development platform, established to facilitate vehicle control and app development process and diversify the in-vehicle app ecosystem
• The Group’s Next Urban Mobility Alliance introduced as a public-private partnership to connect and optimize the transportation environment 
• Plans to expand SDV ecosystem unveiled, strengthening collaborations with Google, Uber, Samsung, Naver, SOCAR and Unity

SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today introduced its new mobility software brand ‘Pleos’ at its ‘Pleos 25’ developer conference in Seoul, also unveiling plans for collaboration with global partners to enhance in-vehicle app ecosystems.

The inaugural event marked a significant step toward the Group’s evolution into a mobility tech company by sharing the development status of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and revealing plans for creating an in-vehicle app market and ecosystem based on its next-generation infotainment system.

“In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Group has been dedicated to SDV development since 2023. Today, starting with Pleos 25, we are transforming into a company providing software-centered mobility experiences,” said Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) Division.

“Our ultimate goal is to achieve Cloud Mobility, where all forms of mobility are connected through software on the cloud, and continuously evolve over time. Pleos serves to create a connected mobility experience expanding from a vehicle to fleets, hardware to software, and ultimately to the entire mobility infrastructure and cities.”

Pleos is a mobility software platform that supports all devices in motion to move autonomously and be managed smartly. It connects transportation and infrastructure, including vehicles, to help users, businesses and cities establish a freer, more efficient mobility environment.

Pleos is a compound word combining the Greek word ‘Pleo’, meaning ‘more’, and ‘OS’ for ‘Operating System’. It embodies the Group’s commitment to evolving technology, adding user-centric value to the movement of people and objects to achieve increased freedom to move.

To achieve a software-centered mobility environment, the Group is advancing towards SDVs through innovations in electrical and electronic (E&E) architecture, alongside the development of the Group’s own vehicle OS and Pleos Connect. These advancements enable vehicles to serve as efficient and flexible software platforms, strengthening connectivity between vehicles and infrastructure.

Through its software-defined everything (SDx) strategy, the Group plans to continuously connect all mobility solutions, services and devices, allowing everyone to universally enjoy the freedom to move.

TOKYO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is proud to announce Level 4 certification for an autonomous bus service in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture. This certification applies to the entire route from Komatsu Station to Komatsu Airport and a designated section of the return route, marking a significant milestone achieved through collaboration with local authorities and service operators.

This certification, granted under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, classifies the bus as a Level 4 autonomous vehicle. Upon receiving a permit under the Road Traffic Act, the bus will be authorized to operate autonomously within predefined routes, detecting surrounding vehicles and pedestrians while adhering to designated environmental conditions.

In August 2022, TIER IV joined forces with Komatsu City, BOLDLY, Aisan Technology, and Sompo Japan in a strategic partnership to establish a year-round autonomous bus service. This service was designed to enhance connectivity between Komatsu Station and Komatsu Airport, aligning with the launch of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Komatsu Station.

Since 2023, the initiative has leveraged TIER IV’s Minibus, powered by Autoware*, the open-source software for autonomous driving championed by TIER IV. The project also incorporated a comprehensive risk assessment conducted by Sompo Japan, high-precision 3D mapping technology developed by Aisan Technology, and remote monitoring and fleet management supported by BOLDLY.

Following extensive testing and operator training, the paid year-round autonomous bus service began in March 2024. By the end of February 2025, the service had transported over 18,000 passengers, demonstrating the growing demand and feasibility of autonomous public transit solutions.

Looking ahead, TIER IV will continue to drive research, development, and proof of concept tests to accelerate the widespread rollout of autonomous driving.

*Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

About TIER IV

TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving. Harnessing Autoware, we build scalable platforms and deliver comprehensive solutions across software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, we are committed to reshaping the future of intelligent vehicles with open-source software, enabling individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving field of autonomous driving.

– Top 99^th percentile
– Named ‘Industry Mover’
– Among ‘Top 5% S&P Global CSA Score’

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, today announced its inclusion in the prestigious S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the second consecutive year—this time with an even greater impact, earning recognition as an ‘Industry Mover’ and achieving a ‘Top 5% S&P Global CSA Score’ for FY2025. Further solidifying its ESG leadership, Firstsource achieved an S&P Global Sustainable1 ESG Score and CSA Score of 81—a significant 19-point increase from 2023—featuring in the top 99th percentile, and a top performer in the ‘Professional Services’ category.

Companies that demonstrate an improvement of at least five percent in their S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score – representing the strongest performance enhancement within their industry – are considered ‘Industry Movers’. In addition, the ‘Top 5% S&P Global CSA Score’ recognition is awarded to companies whose scores rank within 1% to 5% of the industry’s top-performing organization.

Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of RPSG Group and Firstsource, shared, “Being recognized in the top 99^th percentile, as an ‘Industry Mover’ and ranking in the ‘Top 5% S&P Global CSA Score’, among those featured in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook is a proud moment for Firstsource. This achievement reaffirms our commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of our business strategy – where responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation go hand-in-hand.  As we continue to advance our ESG initiatives, from climate action to stronger governance and social impact, we remain focused on driving meaningful change for our clients, employees, communities, and the environment.”

At Firstsource, sustainability is embedded into their operations through FirstConscious—their holistic ESG framework that drives responsible growth and long-term impact. Over the past year, Firstsource has accelerated its ESG journey by achieving key milestones, including:

• Strengthened GHG Inventory & Assurance – Enhancing transparency and accountability in emissions reporting
• Comprehensive Climate Risk Assessment – Evaluated climate risks across geographies to build resilience
• Committed to SBTi and achieving NetZero emissions by 2050, with validation process currently underway.
• Adopted the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework to ensure transparency in climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Strengthened ESG Policies & Processes – Embedding sustainability deeper into governance and operations
• Aligning towards UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption

The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook identifies industry leaders demonstrating outstanding corporate sustainability performance. Companies are rigorously evaluated through S&P Global’s Sustainable1 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), and only the top performers within each sector earn a place in the Yearbook. Out of over 7,690 companies across 62 industries that were assessed for this year’s Sustainability Yearbook, only 780 are Yearbook Members.

The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook is a trusted benchmark for corporate sustainability, assessing companies across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. For more details on the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025, visit https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/yearbook/

About Firstsource

Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809) (Reuters: FISO.BO) (Bloomberg: FSOL:IN), is a global leader providing transformational solutions and services spanning the customer lifecycle across Healthcare, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Technology, Retail, and other diverse industries. With an established presence in the US, the UK, India, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and the Philippines, we make it happen for our clients, solving their biggest challenges with hyper-focused, domain-centered teams and cutting-edge tech, data, and analytics. Our real-world practitioners work collaboratively to deliver future-focused outcomes. (www.firstsource.com)

The newly launched Money Market ETF will pioneer the integration of traditional finance and blockchain technology

HONG KONG, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HashKey Group (“HashKey”), a leading end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia, and Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Limited (“Bosera”) today announce the launch of the tokenised money market ETFs, Bosera HKD Money Market ETF (Tokenised Class) and Bosera USD Money Market ETF (Tokenised Class), which have been approved by Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and will be formally launched in April.

The ETFs are one of the use cases in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA’s) Project Ensemble Sandbox, which explores innovative tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs). HashKey Group, as a member of the HKMA’s Project Ensemble sandbox, will continue to collaborate with HKMA and SFC to support the development of Hong Kong’s tokenised ecosystem.

The upcoming tokenised shares are the Bosera HKD Money Market ETF and the Bosera USD Money Market ETF. Money market funds are known for their low risk and high liquidity, making them an essential tool for cash management. Bosera’s use of advanced blockchain technology has enabled the offering of an innovative investment product that balances traditional stability with the agility and flexibility of digital assets.

In comparison to traditional money market funds, this product greatly improves transparency and operational efficiency through blockchain technology, enabling investors to gain direct exposure to high-quality money market instruments by tokens, thereby fulfilling their asset allocation and risk management needs. DeFi investors seeking to balance their yields or virtual asset investors looking to mitigate market risk can find a reliable solution in Bosera’s tokenised money market fund, serving as a “yield stabiliser” for on-chain investors.

By leveraging the collaborative power of the Web3 ecosystem, HashKey Group provides a comprehensive tokenisation solution and full-chain technical support for the product, ensuring seamless integration from technology to operations. HashKey Tokenisation provides a full-process design and execution for tokenised issuance during the entire process. The product is then deployed on HashKey Chain, a public chain preferred by financial institutions and real-world asset (RWA) issuers, and utilises HashKey’s NexaToken service to ensure secure on-chain asset management. Subsequently, HashKey Exchange, the largest licensed virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong, will serve as the primary distribution channel while also providing custody services through its upcoming Earn Channel.

CMB Wing Lung (Trustee) Limited and BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited act as the custodians and administrators for the Bosera HKD Money Market ETF and Bosera USD Money Market ETF, respectively, providing fund administration services, including transfer agent services and fund valuation services, which are crucial to the successful issuance of products’ tokenised shares.

“Bringing money market ETFs on-chain through blockchain technology is a crucial step for traditional finance to embrace Web3,” said Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group. “As an important bridge connecting traditional finance and crypto finance, HashKey Group has established a complete Web3 financial infrastructure. Under the current market trend of compliance, we expect more traditional financial institutions to actively enter the crypto finance sector through innovative tokenisation products. This will not only drive the development of the crypto finance market, but also promote the integration of blockchain technology and mainstream financial systems, creating sustainable investment value for institutional and individual investors.”

“As an investment value discoverer, Bosera International has always been committed to providing professional and comprehensive asset management services to all kinds of institutional and individual investors at home and abroad. One of Bosera International’s key strategies is to leverage financial innovation to promote financial inclusion and empower investor services through financial technology,” said Ms. Lian Shaodong M.H., Chairman and CEO, Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Limited. This issuance is our latest product in the Web 3.0 sector, after our Virtual Asset Spot ETF, and we hope to create value for investors. As a leading asset management institution in Hong Kong, we attach great importance to innovation in the financial sector and continuously explore changes in business models through technological advancements. We also pay close attention to the investment preferences and demands of on-chain investors and Generation Z investors. In the future, we will further summarise the experience of this project, apply blockchain technology to more products, and provide investors with more investment options and a better investment experience.”

Mr. Andrew Law, CEO of BOCI Prudential, stated “As a leading custodian of tokenized funds, BOCPT leverages blockchain technology to enhance transfer agency and registry services, paving the way for a new digital era in the industry. As the digital asset ecosystem continues to mature, we remain focused on delivering efficient settlement services to create a more transparent, faster, and more convenient experience for investors – driving greater values across the fund administration industry.”

About HashKey Group

HashKey Group is a leading digital asset financial services group in Asia with global operations in regions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Ireland and Bermuda. Since 2018, HashKey Group has built a global Web3 ecosystem within a high-compliance regulatory framework, including HashKey Exchange, a licensed virtual asset exchange regulated by the Hong Kong SFC; HashKey Global, the global flagship digital asset exchange; HashKey Capital, a global asset manager investing exclusively in blockchain technology and digital assets; HashKey OTC, the compliant over-the-counter (OTC) trading arm of HashKey Group, HashKey Cloud, a leading provider of global Web3 infrastructure; and HashKey Tokenisation, a tokenisation services provider.

HashKey Group also possesses a rich on-chain ecosystem, having developed the Ethereum Layer 2, HashKey Chain, and has listed the HashKey platform tokenHSK. HashKey Group is committed to driving the mass application of blockchain technology, aiming to provide trustworthy and accessible digital asset services to one billion global users.

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*As of January 15, 2025, HashKey Exchange ranks 7th on CoinGecko’s global exchange list and is the highest-ranked licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong.

About Bosera

Bosera Funds, as one of the pioneering Chinese asset managers to establish operations in Hong Kong, has consistently capitalized on global asset allocation opportunities while upholding its value investment philosophy. The firm has developed a comprehensive product suite anchored by stable fixed-income investments, complemented by active equity and passive index offerings. Through strategic partnerships with international institutions, Bosera Funds provides global investors with bidirectional and cross-border asset management solutions. With a client base spanning major financial hubs including the United States, Europe, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, Bosera Funds has solidified its market position over 15 years of dedicated operations. Today, it ranks among Hong Kong’s largest Chinese asset management firms.

About BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited

BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited (“BOCI Prudential”)l has over 20 years of experience in trustee management and mainly provides trustee and fund administration, custody, as well as transfer agency and registry services for a variety of funds and retirement protection schemes. As at the end of Dec 2024, BOCI Prudential has MPF assets under administration of over HKD95 billion and serves around 900,000 MPF accounts under the schemes.

In the third quarter of 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, in collaboration with the industry participants, launched the “Project Ensemble” sandbox to test interbank settlement of tokenized mutual fund assets using wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency(wCBDC). BOCI Prudential played an active role in the technology design and development of tokenisation assets.

In its capacity as a fund transfer agent and fund administrator, BOCI Prudential successfully tokenized a money market fund – validating the end-to-end process of fund tokenisation and demonstrating its ability to standardize securities services for digital assets. This sandbox collaboration not only reinforces BOCI Prudential’s industry-leading position in serving clients such as fund companies, brokerages, and asset management institutions, but also pushes the boundaries of our services to cover a wider spectrum of digital assets, including stablecoins. We aim to further expand our offerings to a broader range of institutional investors, and continuously meet the market’s grown demand for innovation.