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Tricor, 3 Hong Kong, CityU, Microsoft Hong Kong and TFI Sign MOU on Transforming Investor Relations Digitally

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Tricor Hong Kong (“Tricor”), the leading business expansion specialist in Asia, today signed a memorandum of understanding with leading  5G telecoms operator 3 Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong (“CityU”), a world-class institution, technology giant Microsoft Hong Kong (“Microsoft”), and blockchain and video technology leader TFI Digital Media Limited (“TFI”) to form a strategic partnership to explore innovative and capable solutions to enhance investor relations, giving a strong boost to the innovation-led growth of Hong Kong’s financial sector.

The team is pleased to unveil its first collaboration, SPOT, Hong Kong’s first and only full-function platform that enables electronic general meetings. The platform allows members to vote, post questions to management and view a live-stream of a meeting online without being at the meeting venue. SPOT-empowered meetings are highly scalable, offering significant cost savings and reduce administrative time and effort, and enhance member engagement and transparency.

With this pioneering virtual general meeting system, Tricor and its partners are devoted to further shaping the future of investor experience under the Smart City Roadmap of the Hong Kong government.  In the next phase, the partners will explore and develop more advanced and capable solutions to enhance investor relations and enable a more cutting-edge voting process. The collaboration will also contribute to developing Hong Kong’s smart city position by nurturing a strong tech talent pool.

Under the witness of the Guests of Honour, Dr David Chung Wai-keung JP, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology and Mr Lester Garson Huang, JP, Chairman of the Council of CityU, the MOU was signed by Mr. Joe Wan, Chief Executive Officer of Tricor Hong Kong, Mr. Kenny Koo, Executive Director and CEO of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited, Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU, Ms. Cally Chan, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau, and Mr. Wilson Yuen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TFI Digital Media Limited.

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In light of the environmental and public hygiene risks, virtual meetings have become a phenomenon this year amid disruptions from travel and commuting to postal services. As a market leader in meeting management and poll scrutineer services, Tricor remains committed to ensuring that listed issuers are in full compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements even in such extraordinary environment. SPOT, a tailor-made solution for Hong Kong listed companies, is at present the only eMeeting system that:

  1. complies with and observes all the requirements of HKEX Listing Rules and statutory regulations;
  2. seamlessly integrates the Register of Members;
  3. facilitates proxy actions under CCASS to attend and vote on-line;
  4. provides voting forms and proxy forms in the same format and details as published by the issuer on HKEX website for investors’ ease of use;
  5. includes a full range of functions for an end-to-end eAGM solution; and
  6. offers robust data privacy, encrypted data storage and transmission and multi-layered security.

Building on the success of fintech in the financial sector, SPOT heralds a revolution in investor engagement in Hong Kong. SPOT combines traditional in-room general meetings with virtual meeting set-ups in parallel. Operating on a secure and dedicated network to ensure reliable services, the platform allows meetings both all-online and in hybrid form. Members can vote, view a live-stream of the meeting and ask questions online, while voting results that are aligned in HKEx-required format can be declared in real-time. Various proxy features are available including alternative proxies, multiple proxies and proxy voting receipts issued for each proxy for record-keeping.

“Tricor is excited to join forces with technology experts in driving the evolution of Hong Kong’s financial sector through exploring smarter and more affordable digitalised solutions. This partnership is a landmark in revolutionising the traditional model while remaining fully in sync with the government’s vision in creating a smart city and a new era of investor relations,” said Joe Wan, Chief Executive Officer of Tricor Hong Kong. “SPOT is the first step to fundamentally change the dynamics of investor engagement in Hong Kong. The system has been receiving applauses and recognitions from clients since its launch. Looking forward, we will continue to work with our partners for the continual enhancement of SPOT in our course towards smarter investor relations solutions.”

“3 Hong Kong rolled out its ultra-fast 5G network served by a powerful 10Gbps optical-fibre backhaul infrastructure in April 2020. As a leading 5G operator flourishing into a digital operator, we are delighted to be a strong technology member of this strategic partnership. Our newly launched 5G LIVE Up broadcasting solution and other customised 5G solutions will go a long way towards pioneering the new end-to-end digital eAGM solution and transforming conventional investor relations. The deployment of 5G applications will also help accelerate Hong Kong’s development as a world-class smart city,” said Kenny Koo, Executive Director and CEO of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited.

“CityU’s academic programmes and scientific research are expediting the development of Hong Kong as a Smart City,” said Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU. “In fact, Smart City is one of the five major areas of translational research in the University’s recently published five-year strategic plan, which aims to contribute to solutions to real-world problems and critical global challenges. We have established the School of Data Science which works closely with our College of Business to advance smart city initiatives that will facilitate the evolution of Hong Kong’s financial sector and its fintech development.”

“COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work, and this has become our new normal. With remote working becoming essential, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Cloud Computing plays a crucial role to empower the continuity of businesses, enabling them to be flexible and scalable to response to the market quickly while maintain high level of cybersecurity and compliance measures. Hong Kong is a leading financial center and it is more important than ever to ensure our financial sector embarks on the digital transformation journey in order to sustain our leadership position as a global financial hub,” said Cally Chan, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau.

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“It is encouraging to see TFI’s patented technology applied to SPOT for improved user experience with enterprise-grade security, scalability and stability. Riding on the momentum, we are excited to announce TFI’s upcoming Blockchain and Data Analytics products, focusing on data integrity and privacy protection. Such characteristics are essential in realizing our vision of modern digital infrastructure for the financial sector,” said Wilson Yuen, Founder and CEO of TFI Digital Media Limited. With HKSTP, ITB and the government’s support in technology innovation, TFI is committed to bridging scientific research with commercial applications. Leveraging the partnership with industry experts and research institutions, we wish to drive fintech adoption and bring ourselves one step closer towards the Smart City blueprint.

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Wladimir P. is a Content Editor at European Gaming Media and at PICANTE Media and covers a large variety of industries.

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Discovery launches documentary series Being Digi-Sapiens exploring the changing relationship between humans and technology

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Travelling across Europe, the series reveals the personal, societal and environmental benefits of digitalization
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The first episode of the three-part documentary series “Being Digi-Sapiens” was released today by Warner Bros. Discovery. It features the Swedish inventor, roboticist and YouTuber Simone Giertz as she travels across Europe to see how technology is transforming our daily lives. The series was made with support from Huawei and features a broad range of digital innovations, reaching far beyond the brand’s own products.

The first episode, “Connecting with Ourselves” explores digital technology’s impact on our homes, health and hospitals. After kicking things off in a tech-enhanced fiber-connected home in Bonn, claiming to have one of the “fastest internet connections in Germany”, Simone heads to a state-of-the-art sports and health lab to see first-hand how both professional and amateur athletes are benefiting from cutting-edge data collection. Finally, Simone visits Barcelona’s historical Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau to get a crash course in how the latest technologies are being harnessed to help patients more effectively.
Warner Bros. Discovery Greater China and South East Asia’s Vice President and Head of Content & Products, Vikram Channa, said “The idea of becoming ‘Digi-Sapiens’ represents the next step in our evolution, where digital technology enhances our natural abilities and expands what we can achieve. The documentary aims to inspire viewers to see the potential in embracing technology thoughtfully and creatively. It’s about highlighting how technology can improve our lives, solve real-world problems, and open up new opportunities.”
In the coming two episodes, Simone will crisscross more European countries to discover how technology is helping us connect with our communities and our environment. 
Smart home in Bonn, GermanyHuawei’s Fiber-to-The-Room (FTTR) Demo House in Bonn allows visitors to experience what life feels like in a world where networks respond at light speed at all times, no matter how much data is being transmitted or where in a building we stand. Simone uses the opportunity to set up an array of video calls with herself.  But her experiment is suddenly interrupted by a digital poltergeist…
Wearable health and fitness tech, in Helsinki, FinlandElite athletes rely heavily on technology to precisely measure and optimize their performance. The results are improved strides and endurance for runners, more efficient swimming strokes, and more balanced weight bearing on both legs while skiing. But it’s not only top athletes who can benefit. At Huawei’s state-of-the-art lab in Helsinki, Simone discovers that her biological age, according to wearable data, is younger than her age in calendar years.  She also tries out running at full speed on a treadmill to find out her lungs’ maximum capacity.
Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona, SpainSant Pau may be old, but it’s certainly not obsolete. The latest technologies implemented by the hospital help improve treatment for patients. As Simone tours Sant Pau’s Dimension Lab to discover VR applications in medicine, a doctor hands her an exact replica of a human heart made on a 3D printer.  Simone had no idea it was so big…
Since 2020, Huawei has been Sant Pau’s leading strategic partner in state-of-the-art storage systems. Huawei supplied Sant Pau with an all-flash storage solution providing medical staff near-instant access to patient data when needed. The solution features the latest backup, recovery, and anti-ransomware technologies ensuring the highest levels of patient data protection.
To watch the documentary, please visit:UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY-BMMmEgBQ&t=15shttps://www.discoveryuk.com/being-digi-sapiens-a-discovery-x-huawei-partnership/Spain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dwP7mPO5eU&t=18s Italy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eTbOKiVaYY&t=17s Germany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIm1Hqx_eK4  France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGiDZuxr9EM&t=9s 
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BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES JULY EDITIONS OF TECHNOLOGY, MOBILE AND AI MAGAZINES

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The July editions of Technology, Mobile and AI Magazines include interviews with leading experts and executives from Google Cloud, Virgin Media O2, Genpact and more!
LONDON, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BizClik, the UK’s fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Technology, Mobile and AI Magazines. These publications are highly regarded within the technology and telecommunication sectors for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the respective industries.

Technology MagazineThis month’s edition features an exclusive lead interview with Helen Kelisky, Managing Director at Google Cloud UK & Ireland on her perspectives as a female tech leader and the future of cloud and AI.
“Teams become stronger by not only recruiting diverse talent but in challenging the limitations of the team and playing to their unique set of strengths”
The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Genpact, Trane and more, along with the Top 10: Technology Consultants
Mobile MagazineThis month’s edition features an extensive lead interview with Julian Davidge, Director of Technology, Service & Operations at Virgin Media O2 on technological innovation at the telco giant.
“Technology is moving faster and faster as the desire to do something different increases”
The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Schneider Electric, Extreme Networks, AT&T and more. Plus the Top 10 5G Leaders
AI MagazineThis month’s edition features an extensive lead interview with Shibu Nambiar, Global High Tech Business Leader at Genpact, on how AI is transforming operations.
“Ensuring the human element remains central to any kind AI initiative is something I think about every single day”
The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Trane, Roy Hill and more, along with the Top 10: Consulting Companies
You can visit Technology Magazine, Mobile Magazine and AI Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing technology industry.
About BizClikBizClik is one of the fastest-growing digital media companies in the UK, host to a growing portfolio of industry-leading global brands and communities.
BizClik’s expanding portfolio includes Technology, AI, FinTech, InsurTech, Supply Chain, Procurement, Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Mobile, Data Centre, Cyber, and Sustainability.
For more information, please visit https://www.bizclikmedia.com/ 

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ESG Book appoints Justin Fitzpatrick as new CEO

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Fitzpatrick will drive the next phase of ESG Book’s growth as a global leader in sustainability data and technology.
An experienced leader of investor-backed software companies, Fitzpatrick was previously Co-founder of FullCircl, a software provider to over 700 clients and 15,000 end users in regulated industries.ESG Book offers a wide range of sustainability-related data and technology solutions that are used by many of the world’s largest financial institutions.With 200,000 disclosures, ESG Book’s platform provides data and analytics on public securities and the ability to directly request ESG disclosures from private companies.Fitzpatrick’s appointment comes as market demand for ESG and climate data solutions continues to grow, driven by increasing regulation and disclosure requirements worldwide.  LONDON, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, today announced the appointment of Justin Fitzpatrick as the company’s new CEO with immediate effect. He will lead the next phase of ESG Book’s growth, and drive the firm’s market differentiation through next-generation sustainability solutions.

 
 
A highly experienced leader of investor-backed software companies, Fitzpatrick was previously the Co-founder and COO of FullCircl, a software provider to more than 700 clients and 15,000 end users in regulated industries. Prior to that, he was the Co-founder and CEO of DueDil, an award-winning regtech solution, and Co-founder and Non-Executive Director of Innovate Finance, an industry association that has been at the forefront of establishing the UK as a global fintech hub.
ESG Book offers a wide range of sustainability related data and technology solutions that are used by many of the world’s largest financial institutions, consultants, and corporates.
Combining market-leading sustainability and climate data with a SaaS-based platform that provides access to approximately 200,000 corporate disclosures and analytics, ESG Book directly connects companies with financial institutions. The firm’s cloud-based technology offers best-in-class ESG performance management, peer benchmarking, and regulatory compliance solutions.
Fitzpatrick’s appointment as ESG Book’s new CEO comes as market demand for high-quality ESG and climate data products continues to grow, driven by fast-increasing sustainability regulation and disclosure requirements worldwide.  
Nazo Moosa, Advisory Board Member at ESG Book, said: “I am delighted to welcome Justin as ESG Book’s new Chief Executive. He is the ideal candidate to lead the company into a new, successful chapter at a time of a disruptive innovation cycle in sustainable finance. With his deep expertise in scaling and accelerating growth in investor-backed software companies, Justin has the track record to drive ESG Book’s global expansion and deliver its future success as a leader in sustainability data and technology.”
Justin Fitzpatrick, CEO of ESG Book, said: “I am excited to join ESG Book and lead the company into a new phase of growth. This is a business extremely well positioned to meet the fast-growing need for sustainability solutions across capital markets.”
“I look forward to working with the ESG Book team as we continue to expand our partnerships with financial institutions, reduce the friction for corporates in meeting ESG disclosure requirements, and deliver market-leading analytics and tools to help our clients achieve their sustainability goals.”
About ESG Book
ESG Book is a global leader in sustainability data and technology. Combining market-leading sustainability and climate data with an ESG disclosure platform that provides access to almost 200,000 corporate disclosures and analytics, ESG Book directly connects companies with financial institutions. The firm’s cloud-based sustainability dashboard is used by the world’s largest companies and consultants for ESG performance management, peer benchmarking, and regulatory compliance.
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