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Eq8 Unveils World’s First Waqf ETF To Drive Socio-Economic Impact Investing


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2024 – Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (“Eq8“), a member of Kenanga Investors Group (“Kenanga Investors”), has announced the listing of the world’s first Waqf-featured exchange-traded fund (“ETF“), the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf ETF (“Waqf ETF” or “EQ8WAQF“), on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “Exchange“). The Waqf ETF aims to distribute income annually with half of the income distribution to be allocated as Waqf assets with the remaining half payable to unitholders. The launch is the result of a strategic collaboration between Eq8 and Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (“YWM“) which was announced in June this year with YWM as the appointed Waqf administrator of the Waqf assets generated by the Waqf ETF.

Sixth from left to right: Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia; Yang Berhormat Senator Dato' Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Na'im bin Haji Mokhtar, Minister of Religious Affairs, Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia; Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad; Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia; Mr. Steven Choy Khai Choon, Chairman/ Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Kenanga Investors Berhad; and first from right: Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors Berhad at the launch of the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange-Traded Fund, the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf
Sixth from left to right: Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia; Yang Berhormat Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Na’im bin Haji Mokhtar, Minister of Religious Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office and Chairman of Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia; Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad; Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia; Mr. Steven Choy Khai Choon, Chairman/ Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Kenanga Investors Berhad; and first from right: Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors Berhad at the launch of the world’s first Waqf-featured Exchange-Traded Fund, the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf

“We are proud to announce the launch of the world’s first Waqf-featured ETF together with YWM, marking a significant milestone after months of dedicated effort. The Waqf ETF underscores Kenanga Investors unwavering commitment to advance impact investing, especially in today’s climate. Waqf is now widely recognised as a critical pillar of support for Malaysia’s socio-economic development and contributes to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. We perceive the launch to be in alignment with the government’s call for increased collaborations between religious bodies, the public and the private sectors in order to maximise potential for Waqf assets to fund projects such as education, healthcare, economic empowerment and environment. This reflects the spirit of Waqf in creating long-term, sustainable benefits for communities, fostering social equity, and addressing pressing societal needs”, said Kenanga Investors’ Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis.

The Waqf ETF represents a continuous commitment by Kenanga Investors and its group of companies to participate in the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Islamic Fund and Wealth Management Blueprint, Waqf-Featured Fund Framework alongside the enhancements to Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market Listing Requirements. The Waqf ETF is the third Waqf-featured product by the group that has been issued since the launch of the Kenanga Waqf Al-Ihsan Fund in 2021.

Umar Alhadad, Executive Director of Eq8, shared, “EQ8WAQF exemplifies how an Islamic capital market product can be innovatively developed to integrate investment returns while fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and shared prosperity. Through democratised access on the Exchange, investors will have the opportunity to access and achieve dual impact investing goals from the Waqf ETF. EQ8WAQF features an index lead scheme to generate dividends from the thoughtfully designed index which combines an income-focused strategy with a momentum-based approach. This innovative strategy aims to deliver higher dividend yields while providing investors with potential capital growth, positioning it as an advantageous alternative to traditional dividend-focused funds”.

“We are glad to continue our partnership with Kenanga Investors with the introduction of the Eq8 FTSE Malaysia Enhanced Dividend Waqf ETF. This Waqf ETF serves as an additional instrument in accommodating Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia’s efforts to grow Waqf assets and the wellbeing of the community with the distribution of the Waqf assets for the EQWAQF to be channelled towards economic empowerment, education, healthcare, and environmental causes. With the formation of innovative products like this, investors of all faiths may now take part in contributing towards the betterment of society. We look forward to working closely with more stakeholders across Malaysia to drive the growth and development of Waqf”, YWM’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ridzwan Bakar explained.

Bursa Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, said, “We extend our congratulations to Eq8 and Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia on the launch of the world’s first waqf-featured ETF. the Exchange has observed a growing trend of investors opting for Shariah or ethical investing, given its close alignment with ESG investing. As such, the introduction of the EQ8WAQF is therefore timely and is expected to be well-received by investors, particularly those seeking financial returns while making a positive impact on society. Importantly, the EQ8WAQF supports our effort to broaden investment opportunities and foster inclusivity for investors, offering more products to encourage their participation in the capital market”. The Waqf ETF is the fifth addition to Eq8’s ETF product suite making it the largest ETF issuer in Malaysia. EQ8WAQF is suitable for investors seeking medium to long-term investment opportunities in liquid financial instruments with index-tracking features that focus on high-yield, dividend-paying Shariah-compliant equities.

For more information about Eq8, please visit www.eq8.com.my.

Hashtag: #Kenanga

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Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as i-VCAP Management Sdn Bhd) 200701034939 (792968-D)

Eq8 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenanga Investors Berhad and was incorporated on 25 October 2007. Eq8 holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMSL) for fund management in relation to portfolio management which was issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. Its principal business activity is the provision of Shariah-compliant investment management services.

Eq8 manages five equity ETFs that are listed on Bursa Malaysia. As at 30 November 2024, the asset under management is RM348 million.

Government, Development Partners Unite to Close the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign in Laos.

Government, Development Partners took a group photo

On 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign concluded on Human Rights Day, with a closing ceremony at the French Residence in Vientiane Capital, bringing together key stakeholders committed to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) in Laos.

Global Food Partners’ Impact Incentives Program Drives Vietnam’s Largest Transition to Cage-free Egg Production

Partnership launched to transition Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative’s 50,000 hens to 100% certified cage-free production systems, providing solutions for Vietnamese companies to meet their cage-free commitments.


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2024 – Global Food Partners (GFP) has partnered with Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, led by Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue, one of North Vietnam’s largest egg producers, to spearhead the country’s largest transition from caged to cage-free egg production. With a flock of approximately 50,000 laying hens, the Cooperative will achieve 100% cage-free operations in 2025 through GFP’s technical expertise and Impact Incentives program. This groundbreaking initiative not only supports Vietnam’s growing demand for responsibly sourced eggs but also empowers local producers to meet the 2025 cage-free commitments of food and hospitality businesses across the region.

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At a signing ceremony on 8 December 2024 in Hung Yen Province, stakeholders from across the food industry, local producers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate this partnership. The collaboration offers two solutions for food businesses looking to achieve cage-free commitments:

  1. Direct Cage-Free Sourcing: Companies can purchase certified, physical cage-free eggs directly from Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative.
  2. Impact Incentives Program: Businesses can also meet their cage-free commitments by purchasing Impact Incentives—cage-free credits that directly support Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue’s cage-free production and transition.

About Impact Incentives
GFP’s Impact Incentives program, the world’s first egg credit trading scheme, provides a flexible, cost-effective solution to sourcing challenges while driving sustainable change. By purchasing these credits, food companies can offset gaps in their supply chains, ensuring their cage-free commitments are met by December 2025.

For producers like Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, Impact Incentives generate a premium income that funds the transition to cage-free systems, covers ongoing costs, and supports further expansion to meet increasing demand. This model empowers both corporates and farmers to achieve their sustainability and business goals collaboratively.

Technical Support and Capacity Building
As part of the partnership, GFP’s Science and Extension team provides tailored technical training and guidance, enabling Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative to adopt high-welfare farming practices, retrofit existing facilities, implement effective cage-free management, and achieve international welfare certification. With GFP’s support, the farm is on track to transition fully to cage-free operations in 2025, ensuring it can meet the needs of food and hospitality companies while improving long-term productivity and profitability.

Quotes from the Event
Elissa Lane, CEO of Global Food Partners, stated:
“We applaud the Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative for its commitment and leadership in cage-free production. Our Impact Incentives program drives the transition from caged to cage-free production and enables food businesses to meet their cage-free commitments on time in Vietnam and across Asia. By partnering with Mr. Tue and his team, we’re demonstrating how local producers can achieve profitable, high welfare, cage-free systems and support the transition to cage-free supply chains in Vietnam.”

Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue, owner of Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, added:
“With GFP’s training and support, I’m confident in our ability to meet the rising demand for cage-free eggs, ensuring a better future for my farm and the local community. This partnership and my participation in GFP’s Impact Incentives program enable me to transition away from cages, enhance animal welfare, expand our operations, and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible food system in Vietnam.”

Driving Corporate Solutions Across Asia
This partnership is part of GFP’s broader mission to establish a sustainable, cage-free ecosystem across Asia. The Impact Incentives program and GFP’s technical expertise help food businesses overcome sourcing challenges, meet their commitments, and drive impact across their supply chains.

Hashtag: #NguyenGiaLivestockProductionCooperative #GlobalFoodPartners

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Global Food Partners:

Global Food Partners (GFP) is a Singapore-based consulting company dedicated to helping food and hospitality businesses achieve cage-free sourcing, and egg producers to implement and optimise cage-free production practices. GFP operates across Asia, including in China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and India. For more information, visit www.globalfoodpartners.com

Learn more about Impact Incentives:

About Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative:

Raising commercial egg-laying hens since 2008, Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue’s farm has continuously grown and expanded in scale, now reaching approximately 50,000 hens. In 2019, Mr. Tue and other members established the Nguyen Gia Livestock Cooperative with 7 members whose main activity is raising commercial egg-laying hens to supply eggs to supermarkets, large hotels and restaurants in the region and the whole country. After many years of raising caged laying hens, realizing that this system revealed many shortcomings related to the health and welfare of the animals as well as productivity and economic efficiency, Mr. Tue’s farm and its members have begun to switch to a cage-free system.

Global Food Partners’ Impact Incentives Program Drives Vietnam’s Largest Transition to Cage-free Egg Production

Partnership launched to transition Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative’s 50,000 hens to 100% certified cage-free production systems, providing solutions for Vietnamese companies to meet their cage-free commitments.


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2024 – Global Food Partners (GFP) has partnered with Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, led by Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue, one of North Vietnam’s largest egg producers, to spearhead the country’s largest transition from caged to cage-free egg production. With a flock of approximately 50,000 laying hens, the Cooperative will achieve 100% cage-free operations in 2025 through GFP’s technical expertise and Impact Incentives program. This groundbreaking initiative not only supports Vietnam’s growing demand for responsibly sourced eggs but also empowers local producers to meet the 2025 cage-free commitments of food and hospitality businesses across the region.

Photo

At a signing ceremony on 8 December 2024 in Hung Yen Province, stakeholders from across the food industry, local producers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate this partnership. The collaboration offers two solutions for food businesses looking to achieve cage-free commitments:

  1. Direct Cage-Free Sourcing: Companies can purchase certified, physical cage-free eggs directly from Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative.
  2. Impact Incentives Program: Businesses can also meet their cage-free commitments by purchasing Impact Incentives—cage-free credits that directly support Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue’s cage-free production and transition.

About Impact Incentives
GFP’s Impact Incentives program, the world’s first egg credit trading scheme, provides a flexible, cost-effective solution to sourcing challenges while driving sustainable change. By purchasing these credits, food companies can offset gaps in their supply chains, ensuring their cage-free commitments are met by December 2025.

For producers like Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, Impact Incentives generate a premium income that funds the transition to cage-free systems, covers ongoing costs, and supports further expansion to meet increasing demand. This model empowers both corporates and farmers to achieve their sustainability and business goals collaboratively.

Technical Support and Capacity Building
As part of the partnership, GFP’s Science and Extension team provides tailored technical training and guidance, enabling Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative to adopt high-welfare farming practices, retrofit existing facilities, implement effective cage-free management, and achieve international welfare certification. With GFP’s support, the farm is on track to transition fully to cage-free operations in 2025, ensuring it can meet the needs of food and hospitality companies while improving long-term productivity and profitability.

Quotes from the Event
Elissa Lane, CEO of Global Food Partners, stated:
“We applaud the Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative for its commitment and leadership in cage-free production. Our Impact Incentives program drives the transition from caged to cage-free production and enables food businesses to meet their cage-free commitments on time in Vietnam and across Asia. By partnering with Mr. Tue and his team, we’re demonstrating how local producers can achieve profitable, high welfare, cage-free systems and support the transition to cage-free supply chains in Vietnam.”

Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue, owner of Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, added:
“With GFP’s training and support, I’m confident in our ability to meet the rising demand for cage-free eggs, ensuring a better future for my farm and the local community. This partnership and my participation in GFP’s Impact Incentives program enable me to transition away from cages, enhance animal welfare, expand our operations, and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible food system in Vietnam.”

Driving Corporate Solutions Across Asia
This partnership is part of GFP’s broader mission to establish a sustainable, cage-free ecosystem across Asia. The Impact Incentives program and GFP’s technical expertise help food businesses overcome sourcing challenges, meet their commitments, and drive impact across their supply chains.

Hashtag: #NguyenGiaLivestockProductionCooperative #GlobalFoodPartners

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Global Food Partners:

Global Food Partners (GFP) is a Singapore-based consulting company dedicated to helping food and hospitality businesses achieve cage-free sourcing, and egg producers to implement and optimise cage-free production practices. GFP operates across Asia, including in China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and India. For more information, visit www.globalfoodpartners.com

Learn more about Impact Incentives:

About Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative:

Raising commercial egg-laying hens since 2008, Mr. Nguyen Huu Tue’s farm has continuously grown and expanded in scale, now reaching approximately 50,000 hens. In 2019, Mr. Tue and other members established the Nguyen Gia Livestock Cooperative with 7 members whose main activity is raising commercial egg-laying hens to supply eggs to supermarkets, large hotels and restaurants in the region and the whole country. After many years of raising caged laying hens, realizing that this system revealed many shortcomings related to the health and welfare of the animals as well as productivity and economic efficiency, Mr. Tue’s farm and its members have begun to switch to a cage-free system.

For a more just, equal and prosperous world, prioritize the human rights of women and girls

A fashion show held on 25 November in Vientiane marked the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, on Human Rights Day, 10 December

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, on Human Rights Day, 10 December

Human rights exist to protect us, all of us, from harm and to ensure lives of dignity and inclusion. Peace and prosperity depend on fulfilling human rights. 

Three decades ago, people from all over the world convened at the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo. They agreed that inclusive and sustainable development depends on women and girls fully realizing their human rights, particularly their reproductive rights. 

Since then, significant strides have been made towards the achievement of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. Today, we celebrate the fact that many more countries have passed laws and invested in services to safeguard bodily autonomy and enable women and girls to enjoy equal opportunities to thrive. More measures are in place than ever before to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, one of the most pervasive violations of human rights.

Yet, there is still much work to do. Today, millions of women and girls in all their diversities continue to be denied their fundamental human rights. Only 56 percent of women are able to make their own decisions over their sexual and reproductive health and rights. One in three women and girls globally experiences gender-based violence during her lifetime. In some places, misogyny and discrimination have worsened, leading to rollbacks in legislation, policies and financing. 

Crises spurred by conflict, natural disasters or climate change are compounding human rights violations as record numbers of women and girls are forced to flee their homes, dramatically increasing their vulnerability to a range of grievous harms, including sex trafficking, child marriage and other forms of gender-based violence. 

In humanitarian settings, UNFPA is the global leader on sexual and reproductive health and the largest provider of gender-based violence services. We do this because human rights do not end when disaster strikes. They do not stop at a border. The needs of women and girls do not cease when they seek safety. Rights are for everyone, everywhere, and realizing them is possible. Countries across the globe have made commitments under international treaties and instruments to uphold human rights. Now, it’s time to take action.

Each day, around the world, UNFPA works hand-in-hand with government, civil society, academic, and private sector partners to accelerate progress towards the universal realization of human rights. UNFPA’s new online interactive tool, for example, helps countries assess their sexual and reproductive health policies and programmes through a human rights lens – providing insights into how to strengthen them. Such tools are critical in our efforts to end human rights violations and impunity and address their root causes. 

The theme of this International Human Rights Day – “Our rights, our future, right now” – highlights the relevance of human rights in our everyday lives and as the pathway to a better future.

Today and every day, let us stand up for human rights. On this final day in the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, let us stand with those most vulnerable to harm. Let us protect the dignity, safety and wellbeing of every woman and girl in all their diversities. This is the most effective way to build more just and equal societies for everyone. 

 

British Embassy in Vientiane Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday

British Embassy in Vientiane Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday
British Ambassador Mel Barlow holds King Charles III's birthday cake while Lao government officials clap (photo supplied)

On 27 November, the British Embassy in Vientiane hosted a vibrant and memorable event to mark the 76th birthday of King Charles III. 

Jeffrey C. Lim of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Receives Eminent Leader in Asia Award at ACES Awards 2024


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 December 2024 – Jeffrey C. Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., has been instrumental in transforming SM Prime into a leading property conglomerate, a journey now recognized with the Eminent Leaders in Asia Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) 2024 Awards.

An exceptional moment of recognition: Jeffrey Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (left center), receives the prestigious Eminent Leaders in Asia award at the recently concluded ACES Awards 2024 in Bangkok. As the sole recipient of this coveted honour this year, Jeffrey exemplifies unparalleled leadership and vision. Presenting the award on stage were Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of the ACES Awards (far left), Hemant Batra, Honorary Chairman of the ACES Council (right center), and Luis Bueno Nieto, Advisor to the ACES Council (far right).
An exceptional moment of recognition: Jeffrey Lim, President of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (left center), receives the prestigious Eminent Leaders in Asia award at the recently concluded ACES Awards 2024 in Bangkok. As the sole recipient of this coveted honour this year, Jeffrey exemplifies unparalleled leadership and vision. Presenting the award on stage were Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of the ACES Awards (far left), Hemant Batra, Honorary Chairman of the ACES Council (right center), and Luis Bueno Nieto, Advisor to the ACES Council (far right).

As a founding member, Lim has been with the company through significant milestones, including consolidating SM Group’s property units in 2013 to establish SM Prime as the Philippines’ largest property conglomerate. Since his promotion to President in 2016, he has driven an expansive, sustainability-focused strategy that has fueled the company’s growth and solidified its commitment to responsible development.

Founded in 1994, SM Prime has evolved from a mall developer into an integrated property developer, recognized for its transformative approach to sustainable urban development across Southeast Asia. This evolution from a focused mall owner to a diversified real estate leader reflects the company’s proactive response to changing market dynamics and its dedication to long-term, responsible growth.

Today, SM Prime boasts a comprehensive portfolio encompassing malls, residential properties, office spaces, hotels and convention centers. Notably, in 2017, it became the first company on the Philippine Stock Exchange to surpass the one trillion peso market capitalization threshold, setting a new benchmark in the country’s corporate landscape.

Under Lim’s management, SM Prime has become a vital contributor to economic growth in the Philippines. Its extensive mall network, which began with just four malls in 1994 and has now expanded to 87 in the Philippines and eight in China, supports over 22,000 local businesses and covers over 11 million square meters of gross floor area. Through SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the company has also developed over 184,000 residential units, addressing critical housing needs while supporting local economic development.

SM Prime has also made significant strides in the hospitality sector with 10 hotels, six convention centers and two trade halls, further stimulating tourism and creating local employment opportunities. Its developments are designed to be economically inclusive and supportive of small businesses, generating a lasting positive impact on the communities they serve.

Sustainability is deeply ingrained in SM Prime’s corporate philosophy. The company has set an ambitious target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, aligning with global standards and partnering with WWF-Philippines to advance renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, and sustainable construction practices. Water stewardship is another key element of SM Prime’s sustainability initiatives, with the company recycling over 4.4 million cubic meters of water in 2023.

Furthermore, a comprehensive waste management program underscores SM Prime’s dedication to environmental responsibility. In partnership with Japan-based GUUN Co. Ltd, SM Prime is developing infrastructure to enhance waste management and resource recovery, aiming to reduce landfill waste. In 2023 alone, SM Prime managed 165.7 million tonnes of waste, with significant portions recycled, reused, or composted, reflecting a commitment to a circular economy and a waste-free future.

Lim’s leadership style is characterized by a focus on collective success and employee empowerment. “Our success at SM Prime is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team,” Lim shared. “This recognition from the ACES Awards reaffirms our commitment to creating spaces where people and communities can thrive.”

Lim believes that true leadership involves fostering collaboration and aligning the company’s vision with a broader purpose. His focus on well-being and inclusivity in the workplace has cultivated a culture that values each employee’s contribution and encourages growth. This has positioned SM Prime as a company where people feel empowered and motivated.

The ACES Awards, organised by MORS Group, aims to highlight industry leaders who have made significant contributions to sustainable development and business excellence across Asia. Shanggari B, President of the ACES Awards, praised SM Prime and its leadership, stating, “Jeffrey Lim’s leadership is a testament to what can be achieved through dedication and integrity.”

As SM Prime embarks on its next phase of growth, the company remains focused on bringing world-class, sustainable developments to the Philippines, inspired by its commitment to community impact and environmental stewardship. The ACES Eminent Leaders in Asia Award is a significant milestone, reinforcing SM Prime’s role as a leader in shaping the future of real estate and urban development across the region.

Hashtag: #ACESAwards2024 #SMPrime #EminentLeadersinAsia #RegionalRecognition #leadershipexcellence

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About SM Prime

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is one of the biggest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia and the largest in the Philippines. Known for its commitment to sustainable urban development and positive community impact, it has a diverse portfolio that includes malls, residential properties, and commercial spaces. This has made it a key player in driving economic growth and enhancing the quality of life across the Philippines

OctaTrader Introduces “Space”: A Popular Analytics Hub Enhancing Trading Decisions


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Pinion Newswire – 9 December 2024 – In 2024, OctaTrader has emerged as a popular trading platform, demonstrating a six-fold year-on-year growth in its user base since its launch in late 2022. Recognized for its seamless and user-friendly experience, OctaTrader now introduces “Space,” a sophisticated analytics hub integrated into its platform, catering to traders worldwide.

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Introducing Space: Elevating Decision-Making for Traders

Launched in Q3 2024, Space represents a significant step in financial analytics, combining machine learning algorithms with expert insights to provide predictive analytics and curated trading strategies. Embedded within OctaTrader, Space allows users to access data-driven predictions and integrate them directly into their trading charts in just a few clicks.

This advanced toolkit simplifies decision-making, offering:

  • Predictive analytics powered by historical data.
  • Expert recommendations.
  • Comprehensive educational resources covering technical analysis and financial market fundamentals.

Space ensures that traders, irrespective of experience level, can approach the markets with confidence, reducing the cognitive challenges associated with trading decisions.

OctaTrader’s Holistic Ecosystem

OctaTrader’s ecosystem revolves around four pillars:

  • Payments and Transactions: Streamlined and secure for user convenience.
  • Trading Platform: Accessible across devices for seamless workflows.
  • Space: The newly integrated analytics hub.
  • Special Offers: Exclusive features designed to enhance trading experiences.

By consolidating these features into one platform, OctaTrader creates an efficient, secure, and dynamic trading environment.

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Driving Innovation Through Client-Centric Development

OctaTrader remains committed to evolving alongside its users’ needs. Continuous research and client feedback drive incremental improvements, making the platform a reliable and innovative choice for traders globally.
Hashtag: #Octa

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Octa

Established in 2011, is an international broker offering commission-free access to global financial markets. With over 52 million trading accounts and clients in 180 countries, Octa provides educational resources and analytical tools to support investment goals.

In recognition of its excellence, Octa received the “Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024” and the “Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023” awards. Beyond its core services, the company is actively involved in humanitarian initiatives, including educational and community support projects.