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Monaker Group Set to Join Russell Microcap® Index

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June 16, 2021

SUNRISE, FL, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Monaker Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKGI) (the “Company”), a technology solutions company building a digital business ecosystem for digital advertisers, consumers, video gamers and travelers, reported today that it is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on Monday, June 28, 2021, according to a preliminary list of additions posted by Russell on June 4, 2021.

Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

Bill Kerby, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “We are pleased to have been selected for addition to the Russell Microcap® Index. We believe our addition as a benchmark company validates the strength of our business and our leadership position as we take our final step, subject to formal NASDAQ approval, to transition to NextPlay Technologies, with the planned closing of our much-anticipated acquisition of HotPlay Enterprise Limited. The Russell Index addition will be an added opportunity for us to heighten investor awareness as we work to build shareholder value.”

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s U.S. indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Monaker Group

Monaker Group, Inc., is an innovative technology-driven company building a next-generation enterprise through acquisition and organic growth, leveraging the strengths and channels of our existing technologies with those that we acquire, creating synergy and opportunity in the leisure space. Monaker Group is a party to a definitive agreement (subject to closing conditions) to acquire HotPlay Enterprise Limited, an innovative in-game advertising and AdTech company. Following the completion of the proposed HotPlay acquisition, Monaker Group plans to transform into NextPlay Technologies, an innovative global technology company focused on consumer engaging products in the video gaming and travel verticals with innovative Ad Tech, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain solutions. For more information about Monaker Group, visit monakergroup.com and follow us on Twitter and Linkedin @MonakerGroup.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and within the safe harbor provided by the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, opinions, belief or forecasts of future events and performance. A statement identified by the use of forward-looking words including “will,” “may,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimate,” “should,” and certain of the other foregoing statements may be deemed forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future activities and results to be materially different from those suggested or described in this news release. Factors that may cause such a difference include risks and uncertainties related to our ability to complete the acquisition of control of International Financial Enterprise Bank (IFEB) promptly and on the terms disclosed; our need for additional capital which may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all, which raises questions about our ability to continue as a going concern; the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a significant material adverse impact on the travel industry and our business, operating results and liquidity; amounts owed to us by third parties which may not be paid timely, if at all; certain amounts we owe under outstanding indebtedness which are secured by substantially all of our assets and penalties we may incur in connection therewith; the fact that we have significant indebtedness, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition; our revenues and results of operations being subject to the ability of our distributors and partners to integrate our alternative lodging rental (ALR) properties with their websites, and the timing of such integrations; uncertainty and illiquidity in credit and capital markets which may impair our ability to obtain credit and financing on acceptable terms and may adversely affect the financial strength of our business partners; the officers and directors of the Company have the ability to exercise significant influence over the Company; stockholders may be diluted significantly through our efforts to obtain financing, satisfy obligations and complete acquisitions through the issuance of additional shares of our common or preferred stock; if we are unable to adapt to changes in technology, our business could be harmed; our business depends substantially on property owners and managers renewing their listings; if we do not adequately protect our intellectual property, our ability to compete could be impaired; our long-term success depends, in part, on our ability to expand our property owner, manager and traveler bases outside of the United States and, as a result, our business is susceptible to risks associated with international operations; unfavorable changes in, or interpretations of, government regulations or taxation of the evolving ALR, Internet and e-commerce industries which could harm our operating results; risks associated with the operations of, the business of, and the regulation of, Longroot and IFEB (assuming the acquisition is closed); the market in which we participate being highly competitive, and because of that we may be unable to compete successfully with our current or future competitors; our potential inability to adapt to changes in technology, which could harm our business; the volatility of our stock price; risks associated with our pending share exchange agreement with HotPlay Enterprise Limited, including our ability to close such transaction and dilution caused by such closing, as well as dilution caused by the conversion of our outstanding Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock; the fact that we may be subject to liability for the activities of our property owners and managers, which could harm our reputation and increase our operating costs; and that we have incurred significant losses to date and require additional capital which may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. More information about the risks and uncertainties faced by Monaker are detailed from time to time in Monaker’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, under the headings “Risk Factors”. These reports are available at www.sec.gov. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company’s future results and/or could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. The Company takes no obligation to update or correct its own forward-looking statements, except as required by law, or those prepared by third parties that are not paid for by the Company. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

Company Contacts:

Monaker Group

Richard Marshall

Director of Corporate Development

Tel (954) 888-9779

[email protected]

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IBS Software Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer Somit Goyal

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DUBAI, UAE, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBS Software, a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, has appointed Somit Goyal as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Somit succeeds Anand Krishnan, who served as CEO of IBS Software since 2018.

Somit Goyal brings a wealth of experience in the enterprise software sector, having held leadership roles at globally renowned companies such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle and AOL.
During his 11-year tenure at Microsoft, Somit held several leadership roles across strategy, operations, sales and customer success. In his last role, he managed the global sales of Microsoft’s Modern Work cloud business, and before that, Somit served as the Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft’s Public Sector business worldwide. Somit also conceived and established the Customer Success function at Microsoft, an area of growing importance for IBS Software as it continues to expand globally.
Most recently, Somit served as President and COO of Pluralsight, a SaaS company, where he oversaw product, engineering and GTM functions.
“Somit’s impressive experience in operating global SaaS businesses, leading diverse teams, and managing all facets of enterprise software make him exceptionally well-suited to lead IBS Software during this exciting phase of growth,” said V K Mathews, Executive Chairman of IBS Software. “IBS Software is at a pivotal point in its trajectory as we continue to innovate to better serve our customers. I am confident Somit will help unlock our full potential.”
With a comprehensive portfolio of modular, cloud-based solutions purpose-built for the travel industry, IBS Software helps travel companies accelerate innovation and drive efficiency across a broad set of core business processes, including passenger services, flight operations, cargo and logistics, loyalty management, cruise operations, energy & resource logistics and hospitality businesses.
“With a broad portfolio of industry leading products, marquee customers and a talented team, with deep domain expertise IBS Software stands at the forefront of travel industry innovation. I couldn’t be more excited to join IBS Software and help lead it through its next exciting chapter.” said Somit Goyal, who holds an electrical engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi, India and an MBA from INSEAD, France.
Somit will report directly to IBS Software Executive Chairman V K Mathews.
ABOUT IBS SOFTWARE
IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, tour & cruise, hospitality, and energy resources industries. IBS Software’s solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet & crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel and air cargo management. Across the hospitality sector, IBS Software offers a cloud-native, unified platform for hotels and travel sellers, including central reservation (CRS), property management (PMS), revenue management (RMS), call centre, booking engine, loyalty and distribution. For the tour & cruise industry, IBS provides a comprehensive, customer-centric, digital platform that covers onshore, online and on-board solutions. Across the energy & resources industry, we provide logistics management solutions that cover logistics planning, operations & accommodation management. The Consulting and Digital Transformation (CDx) business focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives of its customers, leveraging its domain knowledge, digital technologies and engineering excellence. IBS Software operates from 17 offices across the world.
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HONG KONG, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX has announced a significant enhancement to its global trading infrastructure with the integration of PriceOn™ from TraderTools. ATFX is set to revolutionize how the firm manages trading flows from current institutional and retail clients, ultimately improving pricing and execution experiences, alongside attracting new clients with data and risk metrics driven confident, unique pricing.

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By integrating PriceOn, ATFX is bridging the gap between retail and institutional trading environments, fostering a cohesive ecosystem that supports diverse global trading needs. This strategic move aligns with ATFX’s broader project of creating an integrated trading environment where different client types can interact seamlessly.
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As Chairman of ATFX, Joe Li expressed his excitement about the integration of PriceOn from TraderTools to enhance ATFX pricing. He stated, “This strategic partnership will revolutionize our pricing capabilities and provide our clients with more competitive and accurate pricing. We are committed to constantly adapting and improving our services to meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients.”
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This strategic enhancement will not only improve pricing but also provide clients with a more efficient and profitable trading experience.
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Personetics Recognized by Celent as a Global Leader in Personal Financial Engagement (PFE) for Retail Banking

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June 17, 2024

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Beyond PFM: “Leader in proactive customer engagement” lauded for AI-powered PFE in Celent report
NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Personetics, the global leader in AI-based personalized engagement solutions for financial institutions, has been prominently featured in a new report from leading analyst firm Celent titled “Personal Financial Engagement Solutions for Retail Banking.” The report provides an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving personal financial engagement (PFE) solution space and the capabilities of 13 vendors.

The Celent report highlights how PFE solutions have advanced significantly beyond basic personal financial management (PFM), spending analysis and budgeting tools – utilizing real-time analytics, AI, and rich transaction data to provide tailored recommendations, automated goal tracking, and proactive guidance and automated journeys directly to banking customers.
As the report states, “Customer engagement is becoming the primary way banks deliver ongoing value to their customers … delivered continually through highly personalized and often proactive engagement,” and “financial institutions should sharpen their thinking about customer engagement through financial wellness and adopt an updated approach to PFE.”
Personetics is recognized as a global leader, with the report noting its “mature and evolving product covering well-defined components of customer engagement and bank value.” It highlights Personetics’ powerful no-code tools that allow financial institutions to develop custom, financial data-driven actionable insights and to quickly deploy journeys, as well as differentiated proactive and automated savings propositions.
“Personetics has been a leader in proactive customer engagement and enrichment of the digital banking experience for over a decade,” states the Celent report. Its “offering is tightly focused on ROI for banks, supporting a number of retention, deposit growth, and cross-sell/service opportunities.” The report cites several of Personetics’ larger bank clients that “have achieved impressive customer engagement with this platform” which ultimately “should return measurable value to the organization.”
The report emphasizes how PFE solutions enable financial institutions to drive stronger customer engagement, retention, deposit growth and cross-selling opportunities by incorporating personalized financial wellness capabilities into their digital banking channels.
As one of Celent’s key recommendations, it advises banks to “incorporate PFE into a wider customer financial wellness program” to multiply value and engagement.
“We’re honored to be recognized as global leaders in Celent’s authoritative new report on the personal financial engagement landscape,” said Udi Ziv, CEO of Personetics. “This recognition validates our long-standing vision and commitment to helping FIs transform routine transactions into valuable personalized experiences that improve financial wellness and build lasting customer loyalty.”
Learn More at the Upcoming Webinar
Personetics’ VP of Strategy and Business Development Dorel Blitz, and Celent analysts Bob Meara and Michael Bernard, will explore the power of PFE in an exclusive webinar on June 26. “Beyond PFM: The Rise of Impactful PFE (Personal Financial Engagement)” will dive deeper into the key findings and recommendations from Celent’s report, provide a roadmap for banks to craft and implement an effective PFE strategy, and showcase real-world examples of financial institutions driving impact with Personetics’ solutions. Register for the webinar to secure your spot.
Download a free copy of the Celent Report: “Personal Financial Engagement Solutions for Retail Banking” to gain a deeper understanding of the PFE landscape and how it can benefit your financial institution.
About Personetics Personetics is the global leader in financial data-driven personalization, enabling financial institutions to forge deeper relationships by enhancing clients’ financial wellness and helping them make smarter decisions. Personetics reaches 135 million customers across 35 global markets while serving more than 100 financial institutions. Personetics’ AI analyzes financial data in real-time to understand customer financial behavior, anticipate needs, and deliver a hyper-personalized experience with day-to-day actionable insights, personalized recommendations, product-based financial advice, and automated financial wellness programs. The company has offices in New York, London, Singapore, São Paulo, and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit www.personetics.com.
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