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Chubb Life Hong Kong Becomes Title Sponsor of Ultimate Tennis Showdown’s Asia Debut

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) in its Asia debut. UTS is an innovative tennis league founded in 2020 that blends high-octane competition with entertainment. Featuring eight top-ranked players, the event incorporates simplified scoring, adapted rules and live DJs and coaching, creating an electrifying, fan-friendly spectacle. (From left) Mr. Oscar Chow, Honourary Secretary of the HKCTA and Chairman of Hong Kong Tennis Open Steering Committee; Mrs. Belinda Au, President of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Head of North Asia; Mr. Michael Cheng, President of the HKCTA; UTS player Mr. Zhang Zhizhen; Mr. Baptiste Kern, UTS Chief Operating Officer The Chubb UTS Hong Kong 2025 will be held at the Kai Tak Arena of Kai Tak Sports Park from October 14 to 15, 2025, underscoring Hong Kong’s status as an emerging sports hub, and Chubb Life Hong Kong’s commitment to bringing inspiring sporting experiences to the community. Belinda Au, President of Chubb Life Hong Kong and Head of North Asia, said, “We are proud to support the debut of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Asia, a partnership that extends our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class experiences that inspire and engage our local communities. The dynamic and innovative format of the UTS aligns with our mission at Chubb Life Hong Kong to provide forward-thinking solutions, making life insurance more accessible and relevant to our customers.” As title sponsor, Chubb Life HK will offer exclusive experiences, including VIP tickets to the UTS All-Star Game, on-court private tennis clinics with star players, access to the Chubb Life Lounge and limited-edition merchandise, all exclusively for Chubb’s community. This sponsorship also reinforces Chubb Life HK’s ongoing support for tennis in Hong Kong, demonstrated by its partnership with local tennis star Coleman Wong since 2023. Chubb Life HK will also launch an interactive game on its social media platforms, offering fans the chance to win event tickets and exclusive UTS prizes. Follow Chubb Life Hong Kong on Facebook (Chubb Life Hong Kong) and Instagram (@chubblifehk) for updates on the UTS and a chance to win free tickets! Hashtag: #Chubb The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 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.

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Standard Chartered partners with Know Your Customer Limited to enhance the onboarding process for SME clients and boost financing efficiency

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Standard Chartered Hong Kong”) and Know Your Customer Limited (“Know Your Customer”) announce the launch of a new collaboration on real-time know-your-customer (KYC) verifications via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)-led Commercial Data Interchange (“CDI”) platform. The partnership will enhance SME account opening and KYC procedures with improved accuracy, speed, and security. Stephen Man, Head of Wealth Management and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Hong Kong (right), and Claus Christensen, CEO & Co-Founder of Know Your Customer (left) participate in the HKMA Data Summit 2025 held today. They showcase Standard Chartered and Know Your Customer’s active involvement in CDI at a dedicated exhibition booth, presenting their achievements to over a thousand attendees. By leveraging Know Your Customer’s capabilities, Standard Chartered Hong Kong can automate the retrieval of company search data via the application programming interface (API) included in CDI and unravel complex ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) structures to identify the true owners of corporate entities and improve risk assessment accuracy. This solution allows the bank to retrieve information required for account opening by automating data feeds from Know Your Customer and empowers the bank to consolidate company search data via CDI, which significantly streamlines the account opening journey, reduces the application turnaround time and drives substantial operational efficiency gains. Stephen Man, Head of Wealth Management and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Hong Kong, said, “The partnership with Know Your Customer is beneficial to the digital transformation and business development of Standard Chartered Hong Kong’s SME clients. As an active CDI participant we are simplifying SMEs’ loan applications and reviews. This new initiative demonstrates our commitment to offering innovative banking solutions that facilitate better client experiences. By automating KYC via Know Your Customer, we’re speeding up SME account opening and enabling non-face-to-face account applications anytime, anywhere. By leveraging alternative data through CDI and pursuing opportunities to collaborate with data partners, we can offer SMEs tailored loan solutions, helping them to enhance their operational efficiency and facilitate growth. This also contributes to the development of Hong Kong’s digital economy.” Claus Christensen, CEO & Co-Founder at Know Your Customer, said, “When we founded Know Your Customer in Hong Kong almost a decade ago, I experienced first-hand the challenges that SMEs faced when trying to access financial services protected by manual compliance processes. That personal experience continues to inspire our mission to remove unnecessary friction from onboarding. Through real-time registry integrations and intelligent automation, we are helping to make financial access faster, safer, and more inclusive. I’m proud that our technology plays a part in empowering future entrepreneurs and excited to collaborate with Standard Chartered Hong Kong to support the HKMA’s digitalisation agenda.” Hashtag: #StandardChartered #KnowYourCustomer The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Standard Chartered We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions, please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. About Know Your Customer Limited Know Your Customer Limited is an award-winning RegTech company specialised in next-generation business verification solutions for financial institutions and regulated organisations worldwide. For teams struggling with inefficient client due diligence and onboarding processes, Know Your Customer offers an intuitive digital compliance workspace that combines unmatched real-time registry data, covering over 140 countries, seamless integrations, and AI-powered smart automation. This streamlined approach transforms the compliance function at its core, allowing clients to customise their solutions by selecting only the functionalities they need, all accessible via a robust REST API. Founded in Hong Kong in 2015, with a local presence in Singapore, Dublin, London, and Shanghai, Know Your Customer has built a global customer base across 11 verticals and 18 jurisdictions. The company also maintains a wide network of technology and data partners, ensuring high-quality entity data and enhanced compliance processes for its clients. For more information visit https://knowyourcustomer.com or follow Know Your Customer Limited on LinkedIn or X.

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Suntamed Music Festival Returns for its third year, Taking the Desi Beat Global from the Heart of Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Born from a gap in Singapore’s nightlife and the vision of a 19-year-old entrepreneur, Suntamed Music Festival has grown into Southeast Asia’s first and only Bollywood-centric music festival. Now in its third year, it returns on 23 August 2025 at Sentosa Island with its most inclusive edition yet: a high-energy, culture-driven experience featuring over 30 artists, the launch of a second stage featuring Bolly-House, Afrodesi, and BollyTech sounds. Founder Samrudhi Ekhande imagined the festival not as a party, but a celebration of identity and community where the South Asian diaspora and wider audiences could find connection through music. What started with a team of two has become a youth-led movement aiming to take Desi culture global, beginning in Singapore. “This isn’t just about sound,” says Samrudhi. “It’s about providing a Premium Desi Musical experience, which also helps break away from some of the negative stereotypes that are associated with Indian nightlife. This year’s edition is powered by a strategic collaboration with De Ideaz, one of Singapore’s most established event management agencies. With over 15 years of experience curating large-scale cultural and corporate events across the region. Along with their partnership with Aayam Singapore, one of Singapore’s best consulting firms, known for its strategic consulting and management services. Year 3 of the festival expects 3,000 patrons and features headliners like Aastha Gill, Karan Kanchan, and Aareo. With eyes on the APAC region and beyond, Suntamed is more than a music festival; it’s a movement grounded in culture, built by community, and led by a generation ready to redefine global stages. Tickets and more at [https://www.untamed-events.com/]. Hashtag: #Suntamed2025 #BollyTech #BollywoodFestival #DesiCulture #SingaporeEvents #SentosaFestival The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Untamed Event Untamed Events is a youth-led, experiential events company redefining entertainment through musically-rooted, community-driven experiences. Founded in Singapore, the company creates dynamic platforms that celebrate South Asian identity, music, and artistry, starting with its flagship event, The Suntamed Music Festival. With a focus on inclusivity, creativity, and connection, Untamed is building a global stage for Desi culture and beyond. About Suntamed Music Festival Suntamed Music Festival is Southeast Asia’s first and biggest Bollywood-centric music festival, created to celebrate South Asian music, culture, and community. Founded in Singapore in 2022, it has grown into a vibrant youth-led movement, spotlighting local and international Desi artists. With immersive stages, diverse lineups, and an inclusive atmosphere, Suntamed offers a home away from home where culture meets celebration.

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Generali Hong Kong Recognised for Community Impact for Third Consecutive Year at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2025

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025, marking the third year in a row the company has received this prestigious recognition. This achievement reaffirms Generali Hong Kong’s long-standing commitment to creating lasting, positive impact in the community. Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025 for the third consecutive year. Through The Human Safety Net, a global initiative powered by the Generali Group, Generali Hong Kong supports early childhood development by helping children aged 0 to 6 unlock their full potential. A key part of this effort is the launch of Hong Kong’s first Community Living Room for young children’s development, located in the heart of Sham Shui Po, one of the city’s most under-resourced districts. Developed in partnership with OneSky, this free-of-charge facility provides a safe space for underprivileged families with young children who face challenges such as limited living space and a lack of social support. It provides age-appropriate learning resources for children, while caregivers benefit from parenting support and access to community services. By addressing both developmental and family wellbeing needs, the initiative offers meaningful support to families striving for brighter futures and reflects Generali’s commitment to being a Lifetime Partner to both customers and the wider community. The Financial Institution Awards, hosted annually by the iconic finance media Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) recognise companies with outstanding performance over the past year in the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, aiming to promote the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s financial industry, cultivate talent, and foster innovation, thereby driving economic growth. Hashtag: #GeneraliHongKong The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Generali Hong Kong In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group’s global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers. www.generali.com.hk THE GENERALI GROUP Generali is one of the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 95.2 billion and € 863 billion AUM in 2024. With around 87,000 employees serving 71 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.

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CHiQ Champions Inclusion and Innovation as Presenting Partner of the German Wheelchair Tennis Open

Empowering ESG Leadership Through Technology Infused with Human Warmth BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – CHiQ, a leading global brand in consumer electronics and smart home appliances, honourably announced its official sponsorship of the 2025 German Wheelchair Tennis Open. Partnering with the German Tennis Federation (DTB), CHiQ is taking a bold step forward through the power of human-centric technology to elevate inclusion, excellence, and social impact in sports. Beyond sponsorship, CHiQ showcases its dedication to public welfare and ESG principles, inclusivity, equality, and sustainability. Held at the esteemed SCC Berlin tennis club from July 23 to 27, 2025. The German Wheelchair Tennis Open stands as Germany’s premier tournament in the sport. As a pivotal event on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour, it will host over 100 elite athletes, including several top-10 global contenders and national champions, competing across singles and doubles in men’s, women’s, and quad categories, all vying for the coveted Beate Loddenkemper Trophy. CHiQ’s involvement, anchored by the slogan “Every Serve Counts. Every Life Shines,” extends beyond brand visibility in Germany and across Europe, highlighting its steadfast commitment to ESG leadership by blending intelligent technology with authentic community empowerment, demonstrating how innovation can inspire impact across inclusivity, sustainability, and social wellbeing. “The partnership with CHiQ marks a significant leap for wheelchair tennis in Germany,” remarked Mr. Simon Papendorf, Managing Director of the DTB. “Together, we are amplifying the voice of extraordinary disabled athletes, advocating inclusion, and promoting access to barrier-free sport.” Mr. Feng, General Manager of CHiQ Europe, added, “The essence of sport transcends competition—it builds connection. At CHiQ, technology goes beyond product to deliver understanding, compassion, and respect. Through this tournament, we showcase the unyielding strength behind every athlete’s journey and unlock CHiQ’s ongoing philanthropic mission.” Since entering the European market, CHiQ has embraced a youthful and tech-savvy lifestyle with user-centric innovation at its core. Viewing ESG as a vital extension of brand value, this sponsorship unfolds a new chapter for CHiQ, driven by technology, guided by responsibility, and rooted in everyday impact. Hashtag: #CHiQ The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About CHiQ CHiQ, a brand under the Changhong Group, one of the world’s leading global manufacturer of consumer electronics and household appliances, is redefining industry standards with innovative products, intelligent technologies, and a deepening commitment to corporate social responsibility. Its influence continues to grow across global markets, especially in European Market.

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AsiaInfo Technologies Integrates with NVIDIA Omniverse to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Transformation

BEIJING, CHINA- Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – AsiaInfo Technologies Limited (“AsiaInfo Technologies” or the “Company”; HKEX stock code: 01675), a leading provider of software products, solutions, and services, today announced a strategic integration of its proprietary digital twin platform, AISWare Digital Gemini, MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) platform and intelligent platform, with NVIDIA Omniverse, a powerful 3D workflow and application platform. This collaboration, combined with AsiaInfo Technologies’ robust large model application delivery capabilities, aims to empower the transformation of China’s manufacturing industry from “Made in China” to “Intelligent Manufacturing in China.” Within the simulated environment built by AsiaInfo Technologies’ digital twin platform and NVIDIA Omniverse, customers can conduct virtual scenario construction and training. This, coupled with large model application services, enables the planning, driving, and execution of real-world production activities, accelerating the adoption of AI technology in industrial production. AsiaInfo Technologies’ digital twin platform is a versatile tool for designing and building digital twin applications. It offers an exceptional visual experience and flexible scenario construction capabilities, deeply integrating technologies such as big data, IoT, GIS, 3D, new surveying and mapping, BIM, and AI. It provides one-stop digital twin scenario creation, orchestration, and business operation support for various application scenarios including networks, industrial manufacturing, city governance, and security. NVIDIA Omniverse is a platform comprising APIs, SDKs, and services that allow developers to integrate OpenUSD, NVIDIA RTX™ rendering technology, and generative physical AI into existing software tools and simulation workflows for industrial and robotics use cases. In addition, AsiaInfo Technologies’ comprehensive large model application delivery capabilities, covering the entire development cycle from demand analysis, consulting and planning, product R&D, implementation and delivery, to operation and maintenance, ensure that industry-specific large models are precisely aligned with customer needs and effectively deployed in industrial manufacturing scenarios. Currently, AsiaInfo Technologies has successfully assisted domestic and overseas manufacturing enterprises in leveraging large models to build maintenance knowledge hubs, predict and diagnose equipment failures, and automate production scheduling. Moving forward, AsiaInfo Technologies will further deepen the integration of its digital twin platform with NVIDIA Omniverse. The Company will focus on industries such as industrial manufacturing, actively expanding market presence, developing innovative solutions, and driving project implementation and delivery to empower more customers. Hashtag: #AsiaInfoTechnologies The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Aifeex Accelerates Global Strategy with Seven AI Ecosystems to Lead the Future of AI Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – On July 22, 2025, Aifeex hosted the “2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Summit” in Kuala Lumpur, unveiling its strategic layout of seven innovative AI financial ecosystems. Attended by top experts and institutions, the event marked a key milestone in global AI finance. From high-frequency AI trading funds to smart DeFi systems and personalized AI agents, Aifeex showcased its strong technological capabilities and forward-looking vision. This move underscores Aifeex’s commitment to shaping an AI-driven financial future and advancing global intelligent asset management.Hashtag: #Aifeex The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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AIA Hong Kong continues to lead the insurance industry with the most market No.1* in Q1 2025

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Provisional Statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong Long-Term Insurance Business*. Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “The continued achievements would not have been possible without our team’s daily commitment to putting our customers first. We are also deeply grateful to our customers for their long-standing trust and support. Our unwavering commitment to customer centricity is the cornerstone of our sustained leadership in the industry. We are fortunate that AIA is powered by a remarkable pool of talent driving our growth. This was recently reaffirmed by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) rankings, where AIA Hong Kong not only secured the No. 1 position in MDRT, COT, and TOT locally, but also achieved four global No. 1 rankings—including top honours in both MDRT and TOT. We will keep going beyond for our customers and inspire communities to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.” These achievements underscore the strength of AIA Hong Kong’s Premier Agency strategy and the unwavering dedication of our financial planners, who consistently go above and beyond to serve customers with professionalism and care. Moreover, they stand as a testament to AIA Hong Kong’s innovative and comprehensive propositions, which provide holistic solutions across health, wealth, and MPF—supporting the diverse needs of both individual and corporate customers. AIA Hong Kong’s customer-first mindset is also reflected in the digital experiences it delivers. The AIA+ mobile app continues to lead the trend, driving innovation in customer engagement. With millions of downloads and the highest mobile app ratings among key Hong Kong insurers#, AIA+ is fostering stronger connections and deeper trust with our customers. Putting customers first also means caring for the broader community. As a purpose-led brand, AIA actively empowers individuals and communities to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Programmes such as AIA Vitality and the AIA Healthiest Schools Programme are enhancing health literacy and fostering long-term wellbeing across generations. As the community continues to face rising medical inflation, AIA Hong Kong took the lead in convening cross-sector stakeholders at the inaugural Healthcare Financing Summit to explore collaborative solutions that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and sustainable—for both the community and future generations. AIA Hong Kong is also finding creative ways to deepen public understanding of the insurance industry. A recent example is the sponsorship of the TVB drama 《中年好翻身》, which uses the insurance profession as a backdrop to explore themes of resilience and personal growth—highlighting the professionalism and meaningful role our financial planners play in customers’ lives. Looking ahead, AIA will continue to bring international experiences to Hong Kong. On 31 July, AIA will lead the first-ever North London Derby at the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, as the Global Principal Partner of Tottenham Hotspur. AIA Hong Kong is also proud to be the title sponsor of G.E.M.’s I AM GLORIA World Tour – Hong Kong stop, further enriching the city’s cultural landscape. Notes: * As the Insurance Authority is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the scope and criteria for collecting policyholder information for non-local policies, it will not release breakdown statistics related to Mainland visitors until this work is completed. Therefore, the Insurance Authority has not published the relevant provisional statistics for both local and non-local segments. The current set of statistics does not include figures for Number of Local New Business Policies, Number of Non-Local New Business Policies, Local Annualised New Premiums, and Non-local Annualised New Premiums. “AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1” refers to its top position in the following categories: Number of Inforce Policies**, Number of New Business Policies, New Office Premiums from Agency Channel^, Annualised New Premiums from Agency Channel^, Number of New Business Policies from Agency Channel—making up the highest share among the 11 key metrics compared to other market peers. Provisional statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong long-term insurance business from January to March 2025. The policies refer to Direct Individual New Business and Direct Inforce Business of Participating Business, Other Businesses (Excluding Group Business) and Linked Long Term (Class C). “Agency channel” refers to “Agents” as classified by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority under Distribution Channel. ** Refers to AIA International Limited, AIA Company Limited and AIA Everest Life Company Limited. ^ “Annualised New Premiums” represents 100% of annualised first year premium and 10% of single premium. “New Office Premiums” represents 100% of annualised first year premium and 100% of single premium. # As of June 2025. Hashtag: #AIA #友邦 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About AIA Hong Kong & Macau AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have about 18,000 financial planners1, as well as an extensive network of independent financial advisors, brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.6 million customers2, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension, personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers. 1 As at 30 June 2025 2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as at 30 June 2025)

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YBUOJ Responds to BaFin Announcement, Reaffirms Compliance Credentials and Global Regulatory Commitment

COLORADO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – YBUOJ has issued an official response to a recent notice from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany (BaFin), which alleged that the platform was offering crypto asset services in Germany without the necessary authorization. In its statement, YBUOJ firmly reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance, emphasizing that it operates under a robust legal framework and actively seeks licenses across global jurisdictions. YBUOJ currently holds a U.S. Money Services Business (MSB) license issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and is also registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These federal-level credentials confirm the lawful status and adherence of YBUOJ to high compliance standards. YBUOJ emphasizes that its possession of an MSB license and SEC registration signifies its adherence to strict compliance standards, with trading activities subject to oversight by authoritative regulators. This indicates that YBUOJ operates not only legally and compliantly in the U.S. market, but also meets high standards in terms of operational transparency and security. The BaFin announcement to jurisdictional differences in how licensing of foreign entities is interpreted. YBUOJ clarified that it is headquartered in the United States and does not maintain a legal entity in Germany. As such, it is regulated under U.S. law and aligned with internationally recognized compliance norms. The notice, YBUOJ suggested, likely stems from a regulatory communication gap rather than a breach of German financial law. Drawing a broader parallel, YBUOJ pointed to similar cases involving major exchanges like Binance, which faces varying degrees of regulatory acceptance across markets despite holding valid licenses elsewhere. Such discrepancies are common in the fragmented global crypto regulatory landscape. In its response, YBUOJ reaffirmed its commitment to compliance and welcomed regulatory guidance. It pledged full cooperation with German authorities to clarify the facts, stressing that the notice of BaFin relates only to licensing declarations and does not affect operations or asset security. YBUOJ clarified that the announcement of BaFin was a routine consumer advisory, not a penalty, and urged rational interpretation. European users can continue accessing the platform and trading as usual. YBUOJ will use this opportunity to enhance communication with regulators in Germany and other regions, maintaining its commitment to compliant, reliable global digital asset services. Hashtag: #YBUOJ The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Zoho Launches Zia LLM and Deepens AI Portfolio with Prebuilt Agents, Custom Agent Builder, MCP, and Marketplace

Homegrown, Business-Optimized Technology Addresses Needs for Developers and End Users While Enhancing Platform Capabilities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, announced additional investments and offerings in AI, including Zia LLM, a proprietary large language model; Zia Agents, with 25+ ready-to-deploy AI-powered agents available in Agent Marketplace; Zia Agent Studio, a no-code agent builder; and a model context protocol (MCP) server to open up Zoho’s vast library of actions to third-party agents. These capabilities and investments are designed to help organizations fully realize and maximize the value of contextual, assistive and agentic AI technology. Immediately impacting daily workflows for diverse roles and use cases, Zoho’s latest AI developments deliver operational and financial efficiencies across entire organizations. The Zia Agent studio is now fully prompt-based. Agents built by users can be deployed autonomously, triggered through button click or rule-based automation, or summoned within customer conversations. “Zia LLM is a unique Enterprise LLM, this investment furthers Zoho’s longstanding aim to build foundational technology focused on protection of customer data, breadth and depth of capabilities, and value,” says Gibu Mathew, VP and GM of Zoho APAC. “Because Zoho’s AI initiatives are developed internally, we are able to provide customers with cutting-edge tool sets without compromising data privacy and organizational flexibility, democratizing the latest technology on a global scale. For businesses, AI needs data integration at a DNA level, the Zoho platform is built with exactly that future and vision.” Zia LLM, Built from the Ground Up and Optimized for Business Zoho has launched its own large language model, Zia LLM, built completely in-house by leveraging NVIDIA’s AI accelerated computing platform. Trained with Zoho product use cases in mind—ranging from structured data extraction, summarization, RAG, and code generation—Zia LLM is comprised of three models with 1.3 billion, 2.6 billion and 7 billion parameters, each separately trained and optimized for contextual applicability that benchmark competitively against comparable open source models in the market. The three models allow Zoho to always optimize the right model for the right user context, striking the proper balance between power and resource management. This focus on right-sizing the model is an ongoing development strategy for Zoho. In addition to Zia LLM, Zoho is announcing two proprietary Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) models for speech-to-text conversion for both English and Hindi. Optimized to perform on a low computer load without compromising on accuracy, the models benchmark up to 75% better than comparable models across standard tests. Language support for additional languages will be coming in the future. While Zoho supports many LLM integrations for users, including ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek, Zia LLM continues Zoho’s commitment to data privacy by allowing customers to keep their data on Zoho servers, leveraging the latest AI capabilities without sending their data to AI cloud providers. Zia LLM will be deployed across Zoho’s data centers in the US, India, and Europe. The model is currently testing for internal use cases across Zoho’s broad app portfolio, and will be available for customer use in coming months. Effective Native AI Agents Ready for Use To enable immediate adoption of agentic technology, Zoho has developed a roster of AI agents contextually baked right into its products. These agents can be used across various business activities, handling relevant actions based on real-life organizational roles (including sales development, customer support, and account management). Agents available today include: New Version of Ask Zia: The latest version of Zoho’s platform-wide conversational AI assistant, Ask Zia‘s new BI skills are tailored to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists, yet supports any user within an organization. Ask Zia is now equipped with capabilities that directly address the unique pain points faced by each persona, whether it’s building end-to-end data pipelines for engineers, analyzing data, creating reports and dashboards in an interactive conversation mode for analysts, or helping to jump start building ML models for data scientists. Customer Service Agent: With the ability to process incoming customer requests, understand the context behind them, and either answer them directly or triage them to a human rep, the Customer Service Agent for Zoho Desk provides an efficient yet reliable first line of assistance, paving the way for quicker responses and resolutions. AI Agent Studio and Marketplace First announced earlier in 2025, Zoho has further simplified the Zia Agent Studio experience to be fully prompt-based (with the option to use low-code) and include ready-made access to over 700 actions across Zoho’s products. Agents built by users can be deployed autonomously, triggered through button click or rule-based automation, or summoned within customer conversations. At the time of deployment, an agent can also be provisioned as a digital employee. Digital Employees respect defined user access permissions, maintaining the same permissions structures already defined within the organization. Admins are able to perform behavioral audits as well as performance and impact analyses on Digital Employees, ensuring that every agent is working as effectively as possible and within clear guardrails. Zoho Marketplace, which supplies over 2500 reliable extensions and integrations for Zoho users, now houses the Agent Marketplace, a dedicated section for AI agents that can be deployed by customers quickly. Ecosystem partners, ISVs, and individual developers will soon be able to create agents and host them on the Zia Agents Marketplace, further simplifying the adoption of agentic technology by organizations. Some pre-built agents created with Zia Agent Studio (and available on the Zia Agent Marketplace) are: Revenue Growth Specialist: Uncovers opportunities for upsell and cross-sell across existing customers, recommending the best marketing approach for each customer. Deal Analyzer: Analyze deals and provide insights such as win probability, next best action, and follow-up suggestions. Candidate Screener: Intelligently identifies and ranks the most suitable candidates for a specific job opening based on role requirements, skills, experience, and other key attributes. Zoho will continue to add more pre-built agents to the Agent Marketplace over time to cover several valuable core and utility use cases across various business functions. The full list of available agents can be found

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