The third site in Europe extends TDCX’s multilingual delivery footprint for EMEA, with a second Lisbon building planned for 2027 as client demand accelerates
LISBON, PORTUGAL – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2026 – TDCX, a leading global customer experience solutions firm, opened its newest campus in Lisbon on September 11, 2026, marking the company’s first operational footprint in Portugal and its third centre in Europe following established operations in Romania and Spain. The campus was inaugurated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by TDCX Founder and CEO Laurent Junique and Group Chief Information Officer and EVP Byron Fernandez.
TDCX Founder and CEO Laurent Junique officially opens the company’s Lisbon campus on 11 September 2026, its first in Portugal and third in Europe. Pictured (left to right): Angie Tay (EVP and Group COO), Byron Fernandez (EVP and Group CIO), Ana Gattini (Municipal Director of Economy and Innovation, Lisbon City Council), Laurent Junique (Founder and CEO), Sophie Chelmick (EVP EMEA), Carlos Fernandes (Director of Inward Investment and Aftercare, AICEP Portugal Trade and Invest), and Paulo Pereira (VP Portugal).
Located in central Lisbon, the campus is designed as a regional hub for multilingual customer experience, sales, and complex client support across Europe. Client demand has been strong enough that TDCX is already planning to expand into a second Lisbon building as early as 2027.
Laurent Junique, Founder and CEO, TDCX, said: “Portugal is exactly the kind of market where the future of European customer experience is being built. Opening in Lisbon reflects our conviction that clients want world-class talent, real-time collaboration, and AI-enabled delivery in one place. I’m proud to be here to open this campus alongside our first team in Portugal.”
Europe’s premier nearshoring destination
TDCX selected Lisbon for the depth and breadth of its language talent, its mature digital infrastructure, and a time zone that allows real-time collaboration with London, continental Europe, and the east coast of North America within a single working day.
Ranked 9th globally on the EF English Proficiency Index, Portugal offers the highest non-native English fluency in Southern Europe. Alongside native-standard English, the Lisbon campus will deliver support in key European languages including German, French, and Dutch, drawing on Portugal’s Tech Visa framework to bring in specialised international talent where required. The site taps into a deep local talent market of experienced CX and BPO professionals, supported by a steady pipeline of graduates from Lisbon’s universities and polytechnic institutes.
Sophie Chelmick, EVP EMEA, TDCX, said: “Lisbon is not simply another delivery location, it is a pan-European talent magnet and that changes what we can offer clients across EMEA. Our clients are consolidating complex customer, sales and growth workflows with fewer, more capable partners, and they want Western European quality with real cost efficiency. Lisbon gives them exactly that, in the same time zone as their headquarters, with the languages their customers actually speak. Opening in Portugal was a deliberate decision about where European CX is heading. Having Laurent and Byron here to open the campus alongside our first employees says everything about how important Portugal is to TDCX’s future in Europe.”
A campus built for speed and complexity
The Lisbon campus offers clients an agile alternative to legacy vendors, with small teams able to launch quickly and scale as volumes grow. Every team is underpinned by TDCX’s proprietary AI solutions — including agent-assist workflows, QA modernisation tools, coaching insights, and voice-of-customer analytics — giving clients a level of operational intelligence and consistency that differentiates TDCX from traditional outsourcing providers.
The site is positioned to serve clients across technology and digital platforms, gaming, SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, and travel and hospitality, and will begin hiring immediately across complex customer support, analytics, project management, and sales operations roles.
Built for growth, designed to feel like home
The workspace has been purpose-built for collaboration, training, and wellbeing, combining a modern working culture with AI-enabled tools that remove repetitive work and let people focus on higher-value problem solving. TDCX’s entry into Lisbon is focused on local job creation, offering both Portuguese and international talent a fast-track career path in a growing global business.
Paulo Pereira, VP Portugal, TDCX, said: “What excites me most about Lisbon is the calibre of people we are able to attract. From one city we can build teams that serve Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US — and do it quickly, because the talent is already here and it wants to work for a company that is genuinely investing in it. We have designed this campus to feel like a home rather than a floor of desks, because that sense of belonging is what will carry us from where we are today to the much larger team we are building towards.”
With the opening of Lisbon, TDCX now operates three centres in Europe, reinforcing the region’s role as a core pillar of the company’s growth strategy and its ability to deliver comprehensive, AI-enabled customer experience and sales solutions for clients across EMEA and beyond.
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About TDCX
Singapore-headquartered TDCX is a leading global customer experience solutions firm that provides customer experience solutions, sales and digital marketing services, and content moderation for clients across industries including digital advertising and social media, e-commerce, fintech, gaming, healthtech, media, technology, and travel and hospitality.
With a focus on helping companies enable the future, TDCX’s smart, scalable approach, driven by innovation and operational precision, positions it as a key partner for companies targeting tangible outcomes. With more than 20,000 employees across 38 locations worldwide, TDCX provides clients with comprehensive coverage in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Response by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield:
Optimising the Housing Ladder and Improving Living Conditions
We welcome the Government’s commitment to increase housing supply, shorten the Composite Waiting Time for public rental housing and further strengthen the housing ladder. The adoption of a long-term housing supply framework comprising 40% public rental housing, 30% subsidised sale housing and 30% private housing, together with the delivery of approximately 196,000 public housing units over the next five years, will provide a clearer housing and homeownership pathway for different income groups.
We believe that increasing the supply of subsidised sale housing and enhancing the housing ladder will help more public housing tenants progress towards homeownership, accelerate housing mobility and enable families with genuine housing needs to gain access to public housing more quickly.
We support the Government’s efforts to increase public housing supply, continue the Light Public Housing programme and implement the Basic Housing Units regime in an orderly manner to phase out substandard subdivided units. This approach is consistent with our long-held view that increasing housing supply is the fundamental solution to improving inadequate housing conditions. With the Government targeting the resolution of substandard subdivided units in domestic buildings by 2030, we expect living conditions for grassroots households to improve progressively.
Urban Renewal Incentives
We support the Government’s more flexible approach to urban renewal, including transferable plot ratio arrangements and measures to unlock redevelopment potential. These initiatives will help enhance market participation, accelerate renewal in areas with pressing redevelopment needs and contribute to overall housing supply growth. We recommend the Government provide clearer guidance on application requirements and further streamline cross-departmental approval procedures to facilitate implementation.
Advancing the Yacht Economy
We welcome the Government’s continued efforts to promote the yacht economy. Beyond increasing marina berth supply and enhancing supporting infrastructure, we believe it is equally important to further facilitate cross-boundary initiatives, allowing greater mobility of yachts within the Greater Bay Area and fostering regional collaboration.
As more superyachts and high-net-worth visitors arrive in Hong Kong, demand is expected to rise across luxury tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, retail, marine services and waterfront commercial facilities, helping unlock the economic potential of Hong Kong’s coastline and island resources. At the same time, Hong Kong has the potential to develop a more comprehensive marine industry ecosystem encompassing yacht repair and maintenance, refitting services and specialised professional services. The development of a holistic marine services value chain will further strengthen Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a regional and international yachting hub.
Response by John Siu, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield:
Planning Ahead for AI and Data Centre Infrastructure
We welcome the Government’s commitment to accelerate the development of the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, which is expected to provide computing power equivalent to 36 times Hong Kong’s current capacity by 2032, alongside a HK$1 billion injection into the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme. These initiatives will provide important support for the development of Hong Kong’s artificial intelligence and data centre sectors, further strengthening the city’s position as a regional digital and innovation hub.
However, with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, large language models and cloud computing, demand for computing power is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. We believe that, in addition to planning data centre sites, the Government should proactively review long-term requirements for power supply, electricity grid capacity and related infrastructure. As AI adoption becomes more widespread, access to reliable power and supporting infrastructure will be a key factor in maintaining Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a technology and data centre hub.
We support the Government’s stated direction of pursuing “high-efficiency computing power, stable electricity supply and low-carbon transition”. Looking ahead, we recommend that the Government regularly review future demand for land, power supply and supporting infrastructure arising from the growth of artificial intelligence and data centre activities, particularly within the Northern Metropolis and other strategic development areas. A coordinated approach to computing, energy and digital infrastructure planning will help attract more data centre operators and technology companies to Hong Kong, while supporting the city’s long-term development as a regional hub for data and artificial intelligence.
Response to the Budget 2026/2027 by Rosanna Tang,Deputy Managing Director, Head of Research, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield:
Clear Industry Positioning for the University Towns
We welcome the Government’s efforts under Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan to further define the positioning of the three university towns in the Northern Metropolis University Town, and are encouraged by its strategy to promote synergy among the university towns, the San Tin Technopole and surrounding industry parks. As the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100, Hong Kong possesses a strong foundation in higher education and research. At the same time, the San Tin Technopole is set to become a key innovation and technology hub. The complementary strengths of these two pillars, both geographically and strategically, provide a solid foundation for building a globally competitive innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong.
We are particularly encouraged by the Government’s emphasis on integrated industry-academia-research collaboration. The university towns should not be viewed merely as educational developments, but as strategic platforms for research commercialisation, international talent attraction and the cultivation of emerging industries. Closer collaboration among universities, research institutes, innovation and technology enterprises and industry parks will help establish a complete innovation value chain covering talent development, scientific research, technology transfer and industrial implementation.
In addition, the Plan proposes approximately 300 hectares of educational facilities as the core of the university towns, connected with adjacent strategic industry areas, distinctive conservation areas, sports and cultural facilities, and surrounding communities, bringing the overall development footprint to more than 1,000 hectares. Such a large-scale integrated education and industry development model is rare in Hong Kong’s urban planning history and clearly demonstrates the Government’s long-term vision of creating a knowledge-based city cluster and an international education hub in the Northern Metropolis.
Attracting Signature Industry Projects and Anchor Institutions to Enhance the Northern Metropolis’ Global Appeal
We welcome the Government’s efforts to establish differentiated industry positioning through the three university towns, while integrating key development nodes such as the San Tin Technopole, the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park and Ta Kwu Ling. This provides a clearer direction for industrial development in the Northern Metropolis and helps address long-standing market concerns regarding overlapping functions and unclear district positioning.
As highlighted in our previous research, we believe the next critical stage for the Northern Metropolis will be its ability to attract influential anchor institutions and leading enterprises. By bringing together universities, research institutes and industry leaders, Hong Kong can foster the clustering of businesses, talent and capital, gradually forming industry clusters with scale and international competitiveness. Hong Kong should also capitalise on its common law system, international financial centre status, intellectual property protection framework and global talent network by focusing on high value-added segments such as research and testing, intellectual property management, fundraising and listing activities, and international accreditation services. This will help Hong Kong establish an irreplaceable role within the Greater Bay Area industrial value chain.
Beyond strategic industries, we believe the Northern Metropolis could also explore internationally recognised and iconic industry projects to further enhance its global profile and attractiveness. For example, the Government may consider developing initiatives around new energy vehicles, smart mobility and advanced technologies, while exploring the feasibility of internationally recognised racing events, testing facilities or technology R&D platforms, such as those associated with Formula One. By leveraging motorsport-related economic activities and innovation-led development, Hong Kong could attract international automotive manufacturers, mobility technology companies and research institutions to establish regional headquarters, R&D centres or testing facilities in the city. This would in turn support the growth of engineering, intelligent transport, advanced manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, retail and convention and exhibition industries, further enriching the Northern Metropolis industrial ecosystem.
Accelerating Land Supply While Advancing Industries and Infrastructure in Parallel
We note that Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan proposes a significant acceleration in land and housing supply within the Northern Metropolis. Residential completions are expected to increase substantially from approximately 11,000 units during 2021/22 to 2025/26 to around 70,000 units during 2026/27 to 2030/31. Over the same period, the supply of “spade-ready sites” will rise from approximately 120 hectares to around 900 hectares, representing an increase of around 7.5 times. These figures demonstrate that the Northern Metropolis is transitioning from a planning and land formation phase to a new stage characterised by large-scale development, industrial implementation and population intake.
However, we believe the success of the Northern Metropolis should not be measured solely by the volume of land or housing delivered. As substantial residential, innovation and technology, and industrial sites come on stream, the focus should gradually shift from land supply to city-building. The Government should ensure the coordinated delivery of railway and cross-boundary infrastructure networks, industry parks, commercial facilities, public services and community amenities, while accelerating the introduction of leading enterprises and strategic industries to create sufficient, high-quality employment opportunities and achieve a genuine jobs-housing balance.
In particular, we believe the Northern Metropolis should be driven by industry-led development, with the San Tin Technopole, the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, the university towns and major industry parks serving as key growth engines. This would create a virtuous cycle in which industry attracts population, population supports consumption, and consumption drives urban development. Only through the coordinated growth of industry, talent, infrastructure and communities can the Northern Metropolis evolve from a large-scale land development project into a modern metropolitan district integrating industry, education, living and international exchange.
Response by Tom Ko, Executive Director, Head of Capital Markets, Hong Kong of Cushman & Wakefield:
New Opportunities for Student Accommodation Market
We welcome the Government’s initiatives to deepen Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for post-secondary education through the “Hong Kong: Your World-class Campus” campaign, expanded global student recruitment efforts and the extension of the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates pilot arrangement to graduates from Greater Bay Area campuses of Hong Kong universities. These initiatives will further enhance Hong Kong’s attractiveness to overseas students and talent while reinforcing the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.
We are encouraged by the continued progress of the Hostels in the City Scheme. The scheme has already received 41 confirmed applications, providing approximately 10,800 bed spaces and demonstrating strong market confidence in the long-term growth of Hong Kong’s education sector.
The scheme has opened up a new supply channel for converting commercial buildings into student accommodation. At a time when hotel conversion opportunities are becoming more limited as tourism continues to recover, it provides an alternative pathway for investors while helping unlock the value of underutilised commercial assets and meet rising demand for student housing. As the Government prepares to tender the first dedicated student hostel site, we believe purpose-built student accommodation will gradually emerge as a distinct and scalable asset class within Hong Kong’s real estate market.
To further increase supply, we recommend that the Government continue reviewing and refining approval procedures for student hostel conversions. Greater flexibility and streamlined processes, while maintaining appropriate safety and operating standards, would encourage wider market participation and support Hong Kong’s ambition to become a leading international education destination.
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About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/cushman-&-wakefield-greater-china).
Saguenay, Québec – Newsfile Corp. – September 16, 2026 – First Phosphate Corp. (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has received a Letter of Support from Swiss Export Risk Insurance (“SERV”) for approximately USD 212.5 Million for the purchase of Swiss machinery and equipment for its igneous phosphate mine project, as well as goods and services for the construction of its processing facility in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada.
SERV is prepared to consider insurance/guarantees in support of a buyer credit financing based on an assumed eligible Swiss export contract value of USD 250 million where SERV would consider supporting a financed amount of approximately USD 212.5 million, corresponding to 85% of such contract value. Should the final eligible Swiss export contract value be higher, SERV would be prepared to consider a correspondingly higher financing amount.
In accordance with the prevailing OECD guidelines, SERV would be prepared to provide cover of up to 95% of the eligible financed amount. The financed amount may include up to 85% of the export contract value, eligible local costs of up to 50% of the export contract value, capitalized interest during construction, and the export credit agency premium.
A sufficient portion of the project is expected to be sourced from Switzerland to be eligible for SERV coverage. SERV may also seek reinsurance from other export credit agencies in respect of significant portions of the project sourced outside Switzerland.
About First Phosphate Corp First Phosphate (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security.
First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.
For further information, please contact: Armand MacKenzie President Tel: +1 (514) 618-5289
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Demonstrations will highlight robotics, energy management, electrification, Edge AI, and power solutions for AI infrastructure
BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, will showcase technology designed to help customers accelerate innovation across industrial automation, energy, mobility and AI applications at electronica India 2026. Visitors can explore Arrow’s latest technologies at Hall 5, Booth E31 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, India’s electronics manufacturing industry is projected to reach US$500 billion by 2030, fueling demand for advanced technologies that help accelerate innovation across industrial automation, energy, mobility and AI applications.
At the event, Arrow will showcase solutions across several key technology areas:
Autonomous Mobile Robotics Intelligent automation and autonomous systems designed for smart manufacturing, logistics and industrial applications.
Battery Energy Storage & Battery Management Systems Advanced technologies for energy storage, safety and power management.
EV Charging & Motor Control Power and control solutions supporting the future of electric mobility.
Smart Metering & Solar Connected technologies for smarter energy monitoring, renewable energy integration and more efficient energy use.
Edge AI & Connectivity Intelligent, connected solutions enabling real-time insights and decision-making for industrial and IoT applications.
AI Server Power High-efficiency power solutions designed to support the growing demands of AI infrastructure and data-intensive computing environments.
Arrow will be joined by sponsoring suppliers Altera, Skyworks, TE Connectivity, and YAGEO, demonstrating how collaboration across the technology ecosystem helps customers accelerate the development of next-generation solutions in industrial automation, electrification, sustainable energy and AI-enabled applications.
“India’s growing role in the global technology value chain is creating significant opportunities across industrial, energy, mobility and AI applications,” said Dr. Raphael Salmi, president of Arrow Electronics’ semiconductor business for South Asia, Korea, and Japan. “By combining leading technologies, engineering expertise and global supply chain capabilities, Arrow helps customers reduce complexity, accelerate innovation and bring solutions to market faster. We look forward to engaging with customers and partners at electronica India and demonstrating how Arrow can help turn innovation into impact.”
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About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) sources and engineers technology solutions for thousands of leading manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $31 billion, Arrow’s portfolio enables technology across major industries and markets. Learn more at arrow.com.
Jarinyagon Chantawannakul and Wai Yan Phyo Oo from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has been named the Hong Kong winner of the James Dyson Award 2026 for DUALVein, a portable Intravenous insertion learning system. By leveraging AI, the HK$3,000 device drastically undercuts expensive market alternatives to solve a global healthcare crisis, tackling the 40% failure rate of first-time IV injections [1].
This year’s runners-up include Stairio, a stairwell inspection robot, and Musec, a wearable music interaction device.
All three inventions will progress to the international stage of the James Dyson Award, for a chance to win £30,000
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Intravenous (IV) insertion is one of the most commonly performed clinical procedures, yet its global failure rates remain alarmingly high. Nearly 40% of first IV attempts fail, causing unnecessary bruising, pain, and repeated needle sticks for millions of patients globally. Today, Jarinyagon Chantawannakul and Wai Yan Phyo Oo from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been crowned the national winners of the James Dyson Award 2026 for a solution that aims to end this trial-and-error approach: DUALVein, a low-cost, AI-guided near-infrared (NIR) vein-imaging device that helps nursing and medical students accurately find veins across all skin tones, even without expert supervision.
Recognising the urgent need for accessible medical innovation, the James Dyson Award—which forms part of a wider commitment by Sir James Dyson to demonstrate the power of engineers to solve the world’s problems—champions accessible solutions like DUALVein.
The Invention
DUALVein Newly-trained nurses operating without guidance achieve only a 56.28% accuracy rate in IV insertions[1]. Existing vein finders on the market have largely failed to bridge this training gap; they either offer a limited field of view with no direct guidance, or they rely on expensive optics that cost upwards of HK$15,000.
To address this, the CUHK team designed DUALVein to project patients’ veins directly onto the skin in real time using AI segmentation and an 850nm NIR LED array. The device illuminates the hand using two combined methods: transillumination (light passing through tissue) and reflectance (light bouncing off it). Because each mode is independently adjustable, DUALVein is uniquely equipped to work reliably across diverse anatomies and light, medium, and dark skin tones.
Crucially, by utilizing AI instead of expensive optical hardware, DUALVein costs roughly HK$3,000—a fraction of the cost of current market alternatives. Furthermore, it is the only option that pairs its hardware with a built-in software platform, acting as a comprehensive self-learning tool to guide students from beginner theory straight through to physical IV practice.
The inspiration for the project struck after a medical professional revealed to Jarinyagon that standard vein finders are simply too expensive for many hospitals to adopt, leaving staff to rely purely on skill built through repeated practice. In under-resourced clinics lacking enough senior nurses to supervise trainees, students receive little hands-on guidance, leading to painful trial-and-error learning directly on real patients.
This sparked a rigorous two-year iterative design process to create a viable, affordable alternative. The team built four main functional prototypes, crafting non-functional testing models before finalizing each major version. These iterations underwent extensive real-world evaluation: early models were tested on 15 volunteers to validate the near-infrared principles, while later versions were evaluated by around 60 medical and nursing students from Thailand and Hong Kong.
Jarinyagon said: “Winning the James Dyson Award is a powerful validation that this is a problem worth solving. This recognition gives us the crucial momentum to push DUALVein out of the lab and into the hands of the frontline nurses and under-resourced hospitals who need it most.”
Brian Hu, Judge for the 2026 James Dyson Award and Head of Electronics at Dyson said, “DUALVein stands out because it is a brilliant idea to leverage near-infrared technology and AI to solve a genuine, real-life clinical issue. By building multiple prototypes and continuously refining their device based on user feedback, they perfectly showcase Dyson’s core engineering mindset of problem-solving through relentless design, testing, and iteration. This accessible solution has the potential to make a positive impact on the healthcare industry by improving training standards and reducing patient discomfort.”
DUALVein takes home £5,000 (approx. HK$53,000) from the James Dyson Award national prize to support these next steps in commercialisation, which include shifting from 3D-printed PLA to injection-molded housing to further reduce costs for mass scaling.
The Runners-Up Stairio The first runner-up, Stairio, modernizes costly and tiring high-rise stairwell patrols. Instead of relying on manual checks that lack visual evidence of hazards, Stairio introduces a compact robot that clips to and travels along existing handrails. Equipped with cameras and AI-assisted cloud software, it automatically flags cleanliness issues, physical obstructions, and maintenance defects, making building operations significantly safer and more accountable.
Musec The second runner-up, Musec, reimagines the modern music listening experience. To transform passive listening into a deeply interactive and immersive journey, the team developed an innovative wearable sleeve. By seamlessly blending gesture recognition, touch controls, and haptic feedback, Musec empowers users to interact with music through physical movement. Users can trigger sounds and feel real-time vibrations, effectively turning their own bodies into part of the musical performance. This breakthrough design offers music lovers and dancers a profoundly active and physical way to experience sound.
All three inventions will progress to the next stage of the James Dyson Award, with the international Top 20 shortlist to be announced in October, selected by a global team of Dyson engineers, and the global winners in November, chosen by Sir James Dyson.
James Dyson Award The James Dyson Award is an international design competition which inspires and celebrates the next generation of design engineers. Now in its 21st year, the Award has supported more than 400 problem-solving inventions with over £1.5m in prize money. It operates across 28 countries and regions and is run by the James Dyson Foundation, Sir James Dyson’s engineering-education charity.
James Dyson Foundation The James Dyson Foundation, established in the UK in 2002, now supports design, technology and engineering education programmes not only in the UK but also in countries around the world, including the United States, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia. To date, James Dyson and the James Dyson Foundation have donated more than £155 million to charitable causes. This includes a £12 million donation to establish the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London, an £8 million donation to support the creation of the Dyson Centre for Engineering Design and the James Dyson Building at the University of Cambridge and finally, a £7.8 million donation to fund Malmesbury Primary School’s STEAM Centre and expansion project.
[1] Review article: Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in adult patients with difficult intravenous access: A systematic review of assessment instruments, clinical practice guidelines and escalation pathways. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9804581/. [2] Factors determining success and the cost of materials used in securing intravenous access in an emergency setting: A prospective observational study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37716174/.
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James Dyson Award
NOTES TO EDITORS
The James Dyson Award forms part of a wider commitment by Sir James Dyson, to demonstrate the power of engineers to solve the world’s problems. The competition has supported more than 400 inventions with prize money and a chance to gain global media exposure, and is run by the James Dyson Foundation.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The brief. Design something that solves a problem. This problem may be a frustration that we all face in daily life, or a global issue. The important thing is that the solution is effective and demonstrates considered design thinking. Unlike other competitions, participants are given full autonomy over their intellectual property.
The process. Entries are judged first at the national level by a panel of external judges and a Dyson engineer. Each operating market awards a national winner and two national runners-up. From these winners, a panel of Dyson engineers then select an international shortlist of 20 entries. The top 20 projects are then reviewed by Sir James Dyson who selects his global winners.
The 2026 prizes
Global winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, each receive a prize of £30,000.
BERLIN, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Jan Beckers, entrepreneur and technology investor, is committing a total of €50 million over the next three to seven years to reduce risks from advanced artificial intelligence. The non-profit Global Technology Risk Foundation gGmbH (GTR Foundation), which he founded in 2023 together with his sister Lisa Beckers, is now launching the GTR AI Safety Fund, a multi-year funding program for exceptional talent and non-profit organizations working on the safe development of artificial intelligence. At the same time, impact investments in the field of AI safety will continue to be supported through Ocean Investment, Jan Beckers’ family office.
Jan Beckers, Founder GTR Foundation, by Victor Strassse
“Artificial intelligence is the most consequential technology of our time. Whether it becomes humanity’s best or worst invention is in our hands. We need more talent devoting 100% of their energy to solving the most important challenges: from cyber and biosecurity to the question of how we as humanity retain control over AI and prevent technological power from becoming concentrated in the hands of a few individuals,” says Jan Beckers, technology investor and founder of the GTR Foundation. “With capital, experience and our network, we will support the most ambitious teams and the most innovative solution ideas.”
Proven approach now being scaled
The GTR AI Safety Fund builds on the GTR Foundation’s work to date. Since 2023, with a European perspective on a global problem, it has identified and supported many exceptional individuals and organizations at an early stage, including Apollo Research, the KIRA Center, The AI Whistleblower Initiative, Safe AI Forum and Safe AI Germany. Against the backdrop of rapidly growing AI risks, the GTR AI Safety Fund is now institutionalizing this approach and significantly expanding its support.
Individual support instead of a standard program
The program is aimed at particularly ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals and organizations. Support is tailored to each recipient and ranges from initial funding for research or compute capacity to multi-year support in building an organization, complemented by strategic advice and access to an international network of leading researchers and companies in the AI field. While the GTR Foundation is limited to supporting non-profit projects, for-profit companies can be supported through Jan Beckers’ family office if they make substantial contributions to reducing risk.
Applications and nominations for non-profit projects are accepted on a rolling basis from September 14, 2026. Full details on funding criteria and the process: gtr-foundation.org
Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk agree: The time has come – AI safety moves to center stage
The urgency of the issue is reflected in an unprecedented shift within the industry itself. Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk agree on one crucial point: the time has come to proceed much more cautiously as ever more capable AI systems are developed.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who has for years called for government regulation of his own industry, is now taking a first step: in his essay “We Must Pace the Frontier,” published on September 12, 2026, he calls on the industry to deliberately slow the development of its models.
He cites the increasing ability of AI systems to further develop themselves, as well as recent safety incidents, including one in which OpenAI agents independently penetrated third-party systems during a test run. Amodei also acknowledges incidents at Anthropic itself. As the first company to do so, Anthropic is unilaterally committing to grant independent auditors permanent employee-level access. Its biggest rivals agreed within hours: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that he too would grant independent experts access, while Elon Musk publicly backed Amodei’s initiative.
That fierce competitors are now aligned on safety indicates the direction of travel: AI safety is becoming one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Yet worldwide, only a comparatively small number of people currently work full-time on the many problems involved.
Since 2023, the GTR Foundation has been involved in a range of global AI safety projects from a European perspective. The GTR AI Safety Fund is now significantly expanding this commitment to give talented people rapid initial support and draw more capital providers’ attention to the field. Lisa Beckers, Managing Director of the GTR Foundation, says: “Now is the moment: We need more people working on AI safety, and more independent capital to support them. With this program, we want to help catalyze both – and we invite talented people and funders alike to get involved. If the brightest minds can focus on developing solutions, AI can remain a benefit for us all.” Hashtag: #BitCapitalGmbH #Research #Technology
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About The GTR Foundation
The GTR Foundation gGmbH (Global Technology Risk Foundation) was founded in Berlin in 2023 by siblings Jan and Lisa Beckers with the aim of reducing severe risks from advanced technologies. It institutionalizes a commitment that Jan Beckers has pursued for many years: supporting people, research and institutions that reduce severe risks from advanced technologies, with a focus on the safety and responsible governance of artificial intelligence. gtr-foundation.org
About Ocean Investment
Ocean Investment is Jan Beckers’ family office. A team of 15 at its Berlin headquarters oversees the entrepreneur’s investments and asset management. Since 2017, Beckers has focused, as founder and Chief Investment Officer, on building tech asset manager BIT Capital. oceaninvestment.com
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 — AIA Hong Kong welcomes the HKSAR Government’s publication of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address. Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, shared the following response:
AIA Hong Kong welcomes the HKSAR Government’s publication of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address. The First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address provide a clear vision and roadmap for Hong Kong’s future development.
We particularly welcome the Government’s focus on leveraging Hong Kong’s international advantages, developing a hub for high-calibre talent, promoting healthy ageing, enhancing the resilience of healthcare services, and strengthening medical cooperation in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
These priorities are closely aligned with AIA’s purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. We look forward to supporting the Government in fostering Hong Kong’s sustainable growth and contributing to a more prosperous, resilient and vibrant future for the city.
In particular, we welcome the following policy priorities:
Consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre
AIA Hong Kong welcomes the Government’s continued efforts to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a leading international financial and cross-boundary wealth management centre. As global wealth becomes increasingly mobile, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to attract international capital, talent and families seeking a trusted hub for wealth, health and legacy planning.
At AIA, we support this ambition through dedicated high-net-worth propositions that address increasingly sophisticated protection, wealth and succession planning needs. From comprehensive health, wealth and legacy solutions to the AIA Alta Prestige Wealth Centre, we help customers navigate complex financial decisions with confidence while strengthening Hong Kong’s attractiveness as a premier wealth management destination.
We also recognise that a world-class financial centre requires world-class talent. Through our comprehensive health, protection, wealth and retirement solutions, we support talented individuals and their families in building their futures.
By supporting the development of talent and the evolving needs of high-net-worth customers, we are committed to contributing to Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as an international financial and cross-boundary wealth management centre.
Developing an International Hub for High-calibre Talent
As part of our long-standing commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s sustainable development, AIA invests in initiatives that help nurture and develop talent for the city. Through AIA Scholarships, backed by AIA’s US$100 million commitment, we help nurture the next generation of talents by empowering outstanding university students to realise their potential and contribute to Hong Kong’s future development.
At the same time, we are committed to supporting talented individuals and their families as they build their lives in Hong Kong through comprehensive health, protection, wealth and retirement solutions. In recent years, many high-net-worth families have relocated to Hong Kong through the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES). We understand their evolving needs across health protection, wealth management and legacy planning. Through dedicated services and tailored solutions, we help customers plan for their health protection, asset allocation and wealth transfer needs, supporting their long-term development in Hong Kong.
We continue to invest in talent development and technological innovation. Earlier this year, we established the AI Academy to equip employees with the skills and knowledge to harness technology as a tool for enhancing their professional capabilities through structured training programmes. At the same time, we encourage employees to leverage AI-enabled tools to gain deeper insights into customers’ needs, enabling them to deliver more personalised and relevant support.
Promoting healthy ageing in an age-friendly society
Population ageing is one of Hong Kong’s long-term challenges. We welcome the Government’s focus on strengthening retirement preparedness and fostering an age-friendly society. At AIA, we believe planning for a longer life is about more than financial security. It is about helping people achieve purposeful longevity by maintaining their health, independence and quality of life throughout retirement.
We support customers through comprehensive retirement, health and wealth solutions, including MPF and deferred annuities that help build long-term financial resilience. Beyond financial preparedness, we are committed to helping people age well through our Sen-Ager philosophy, which encourages active, healthy and purposeful ageing. We look forward to empowering more people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by helping them extend their healthspan, while building a more retirement-ready Hong Kong.
As more people explore retirement opportunities across the Greater Bay Area, accessible healthcare and continuity of care are becoming increasingly important. Through cross-boundary medical protection and healthcare support services, we help customers navigate their healthcare journeys with greater confidence, wherever they choose to reside.
Enhancing the resilience of Hong Kong’s healthcare services
AIA Hong Kong welcomes the Government’s focus on promoting preventive healthcare and enhancing healthcare sustainability. We believe a sustainable healthcare system starts with empowering people to make informed health decisions, access timely care and take proactive steps to stay healthy.
Through our Integrated Healthcare Strategy, we support customers across their health journey, from prevention and health management to treatment and recovery, helping make quality healthcare more accessible, affordable and effective. A key example is VHIS SelectWise, the first VHIS plan in the market featuring a dedicated, one-stop medical journey*. By helping customers access suitable private healthcare protection, VHIS SelectWise empowers them to make informed healthcare decisions, enabling timely treatment and support when health needs arise. By helping individuals receive the right care at the right time, we can contribute to better health outcomes and the more efficient use of healthcare resources.
Prevention is equally important. AIA Vitality, our science-backed wellness programme, encourages healthier lifestyles through rewards and positive behaviour change. Beyond our customers, programmes such as the AIA Healthiest Schools Programme and other community wellness initiatives help foster healthier mindsets and habits across different age groups.
* “First in market” refers to the first VHIS plan in the market that enables the insured person to be eligible for a semi-private room instead of a ward room during confinement, if all of the following conditions are fulfilled: (i) the insured person is confined in a SelectWise Designated Hospital in Hong Kong; (ii) all of the attending registered medical practitioners and surgeons who provide medical services during the confinement are network doctors of SelectWise Medical Network; and (iii) the network doctor of SelectWise Medical Network must have submitted the completed Prior-Authorization Request Form for pre-approval of medical expenses on behalf of the insured person to the Company in respect of all medical services to be obtained by the insured person for the disability during the confinement, and the Company must have approved such Prior-Authorization Request Form before the network doctor of SelectWise Medical Network provides medical services to the insured person, as of 27 October 2025, compared against VHIS plans offered by major Hong Kong insurance companies.
Strengthening cross‑boundary healthcare collaboration in the GBA
As cross-boundary living, working and retirement become increasingly common, seamless access to quality healthcare is more important than ever. Through partnerships with quality hospitals across the Greater Bay Area, a direct billing network covering more than 700 hospitals in the Chinese Mainland, AIA provides customers with greater healthcare choice and convenience amid the growing trend of northbound healthcare. Our first-in-industry Care Concierge* service further supports customers residing in the Chinese Mainland with dedicated one-to-one assistance, helping them navigate the healthcare system with confidence and peace of mind.
* The first-in-industry statement refers to Hong Kong insurance industry-first healthcare support that integrates (a) dedicated concierge service with a suite of healthcare and support services for the eligible insured person and (b) the medical home visit service in Chinese Mainland for the eligible insured person’s parents, as of 31 January 2024 compared against similar services offered by major Hong Kong insurance companies. Applicable only when the insured (and/or the insured’s parents (if applicable) is in Chinese Mainland.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is encouraging travel across the country with Amazing Thailand Ambassador LISA through the “Feel All the Feelings, Seeking Thailand’s Wonders”. The initiative invites travellers to discover the diversity of Thai destinations and turn their trips into rejuvenating experiences. Running from 1 May to 31 July 2026, the initiative offers two ways to participate: collecting points via Buddy Rewards, and submitting receipts from certified establishments under programmes such as Trusted Thailand, STAR (Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating), and Thailand Tourism Awards — for the chance to win 500 exclusive prizes.
(Eng) COVER Feel All The Feelings Seeking Thailand’s Wonders
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the TAT, said: “The ‘Feel All the Feelings, Seeking Thailand’s Wonders’ initiative builds on our approach of showcasing Thailand’s appeal through the many emotions that travel evokes, encouraging visitors to experience each region more deeply — particularly during the green season when Thailand’s natural landscapes are at their most distinctive.”
“We expect this initiative to stimulate travel across Thailand and help distribute income to destinations and local communities throughout the country, while elevating Thailand’s tourism standards in collaboration with certified establishments under programmes such as Trusted Thailand, STAR, and the Thailand Tourism Awards — or Kinnaree Awards. These recognitions reflect service quality, safety, and sustainability. Promoting Thailand’s destinations with high-quality operators will strengthen traveller confidence, inspire meaningful journeys, and support balanced, long-term growth for Thai tourism.”
Participants also stand a chance to receive one of 500 exclusive items celebrating Thailand’s distinctive character:
Photobox and Photocard — Travel stories in print Inspired by Thailand’s scenic landscapes, a specially designed Photobox holds Photocards of LISA as Amazing Thailand Ambassador, featuring eight carefully captured vistas that highlight the country’s scenery through light, colour, and atmosphere. The set includes water-resistant hologram stickers with contemporary Thai motifs — a collectible keepsake that brings travel memories back to life.
Black “55 Must-Visit Cities” T-shirt — Tapestry of landmarks, represented by the village of Ban Rak Thai A black T-shirt featuring LISA at Ban Rak Thai, Mok Cham Pae Sub-district, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son — a highland village in Thailand’s far north, embraced by quiet nature and morning mist. The back carries the names of 55 must-visit destinations as an inspiring “map” for future trips. Minimal, balanced, and comfortable with a clear character, it makes a travel statement for those looking to discover new perspectives across Thailand.
White “55 Must-Visit Cities” T-shirt — Khao Sok inspiration for fresh travel experiences A white T-shirt featuring LISA amid the limestone mountains and emerald waters of Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani. Clean yet layered in depth, with 55 must-visit destinations on the back as waypoints to explore. A contemporary, minimalist design for travellers who love to discover new places and create new memories.
Silver metal keychain — Bangkok landmark in a refined design A polished silver keychain featuring LISA set against Wat Arun Ratchawararam, capturing the temple’s ornate silhouette in crisp openwork lines. The piece is resin-coated for depth and framed in a design inspired by the traditional Thai decorative pattern called Pra Jam Yam, complemented by a small a small Pra Jam Yam charm, a mini black disc-shaped NFC element linking to the TVC, and an Amazing Thailand x LISA laser-etched logo. The back bears the campaign name “feel all the feelings.” Both collectible and stylish, the keychain adds a touch of character to everyday life.
Multipurpose scarf — Colour, breeze, and tea-scented hills A silk satin scarf featuring LISA at a tea plantation in Chiang Rai, translating undulating green hills and soft morning light into a vivid, dimensional print. Light and versatile — wear as a neck scarf, shawl, or headscarf — this piece turns a travel mood into a stylish, everyday accessory.
Travellers can take part in the activity from 1 May to 31 July 2026 through two options:
1) Win exclusive items by collecting Buddy Rewards points This activity aims to stimulate the domestic tourism. Prizes include the Photobox containing Photocards featuring key visuals of the Amazing Thailand Ambassador and destination images, plus a hologram sticker set.
How to participate: 1. Participants must have a mobile phone number registered in Thailand to verify their identity during registration (OTP Verification Code). 2. Register via LINE OA @buddyrewardsby1672. 3. Check in at designated Buddy Rewards locations nationwide to earn 50 points per location, or check in the Amazing Thailand Ambassador Locations to earn 100 bonus points per location. Collect 2,000 Buddy Rewards points — including at least two check-ins on the Ambassador Locations — to redeem one Photobox (100 prizes; awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those who reach the threshold earliest).
If Photobox stocks are exhausted, participants may continue checking in on the Ambassador Locations for bonus points until 31 July 2026 at 23:59 hrs (BKK local time), and use remaining points to redeem other rewards in the programme until 30 September 2026.
Activity period: 1 May – 31 July 2026, or while stocks last
Floating Pagodas, Wat Phutthabat Sutthawat, Lampang
Wat Phumin, Nan
Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew, Phetchabun
Red Lotus Sea, Udon Thani
Phu Lang Ka, Phayao
Phu Chi Fa, Chiang Rai
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok
Tea plantations in Chiang Rai (including Boon Rawd Farm, Choui Fong Tea Plantation, 101 Tea Plantation, Wang Put Tan Tea Plantation, Wawee Tea Plantation, Laulee Tea Plantation Resort, Suwirun Teashop, and Sawanbondin Farm) *Participants may earn Ambassador Locations bonus points in the “Tea Plantation” category at one location only; the system will then lock further check-ins in this category.
Ban Rak Thai, Mae Hong Son
Huai Maekamin Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
Laem Had, Ko Yao Yai, Phang-nga
Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani
Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani
2) Win exclusive items by submitting tourism receipts Open to Thais and travellers of all nationalities travelling in Thailand, with four unique prize styles to be won.
Key dates: Travel period: 1 May – 31 July 2026 Registration closes: 3 August 2026 at 10:00 hrs (BKK local time) Winner announcement: 31 August 2026 (400 prizes in total) via Facebook: Amazing Thailand
Prize allocation by region visited: – Black “55 Must-Visit Cities” T-shirt — Northeastern region – White “55 Must-Visit Cities” T-shirt — Northern region – Multipurpose scarf — Central and Eastern regions – Silver metal keychain — Southern region
TAT invites travellers to explore Thailand alongside LISA as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador. Every step is more than finding a new place — it is an invitation to open your heart to stories, people, and moments that add meaning to life, while contributing in small but significant ways to a sustainable future for Thai tourism.
Contact Information International Public Relations Division Tourism Authority of Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48 Fax: +66 (0) 2250 0246 E-mail: prdiv3@tat.or.th Website: www.tatnews.org
London, United Kingdom – Newsfile Corp. – September 16, 2026 – Fastmarkets today announced its collaboration with TMX Trayport, a global provider of trading networks, platforms and solutions, to underpin Fastmarkets Connect, its digital platform for the physical lithium market. This brings together Fastmarkets’ lithium market expertise with TMX Trayport’s established technology, to create trusted digital infrastructure with greater transparency, connectivity and access to spot liquidity.
Fastmarkets Connect is the new name for the digital price discovery and deal initiation proposition announced in June at the Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials conference in Las Vegas.
TMX Trayport’s technology is widely used across established commodity markets, including energy, environmental markets and bulk commodities. By partnering with TMX Trayport, Fastmarkets will bring proven market infrastructure to the lithium sector, where electronic price discovery and deal initiation mechanisms remain less developed than in many more mature commodity markets.
The collaboration marks the next stage in the development of the platform to support electronic price discovery. Fastmarkets Connect is being designed to support bilateral deal initiation, improve market transparency, standardization and connect participants across the lithium supply chain. Fastmarkets Connect aims to contribute to the continued development of lithium market infrastructure.
Under the arrangement, TMX Trayport will provide the platform technology, while Fastmarkets will operate Fastmarkets Connect and oversee its governance, development and market engagement. The development of the platform is in consultation with an industry advisory group of market participants from across the lithium value chain.
“We selected Trayport because of its proven ability to support complex commodity markets with trusted, scalable technology. Their experience in market connectivity and enabling digital execution, combined with Fastmarkets’ lithium expertise gives Fastmarkets Connect a strong foundation to support a more efficient and connected physical lithium market,” said Raju Daswani, CEO of Fastmarkets.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to introduce our proven digital market technology solutions into a sector where electronic workflows and market networks are still in their infancy,” said Matt Brief, President of TMX Trayport. “We look forward to working with Fastmarkets to design and deliver foundational infrastructure to the rapidly evolving lithium market, helping it become more connected, transparent and efficient.”
Fastmarkets’ IOSCO-compliant benchmark prices are essential to physical lithium contracts and act as the settlement reference for futures listed on the CME, London Metal Exchange, ICE and SGX. The platform complements that pricing expertise with a digital space to discover prices and initiate deals and is being built with input from an advisory group of industry participants.
ABOUT FASTMARKETS Fastmarkets is an industry-leading PRA and information provider for the agriculture, forest products, metals, carbon and energy transition markets. Its benchmark prices, analytics, forecasts, and insights are critical to customers seeking to trade, manage risk, and understand complex global markets.
Fastmarkets was founded in 1913, with a heritage dating back to 1865 through several of its acquired brands. Fastmarkets employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company is privately held and backed by Astorg, a leading European private equity firm.
ABOUT TMX TRAYPORT TMX Trayport is a global software provider for the commodities trading market. Headquartered in London and owned by TMX Group, the company develops the electronic platforms used by traders, brokers, and exchanges to facilitate the buying and selling of commodities.
The scale of the network is significant, supporting over 9,800 licensees, 390 trader firms, and 45 brokers and exchanges. Its core product, Joule, aggregates real-time price data for power, natural gas, and emissions onto a single screen.
In 2025, Trayport facilitated over 620 million trades across Europe, nearly 20 trades every second. Supported by 65+ third-party providers, Trayport provides the technical infrastructure that ensures transparency and connectivity across European, North American, and Asian energy markets.
Trade Republic is introducing a free current account with card, 3 % interest on cash balances for new customers and 1 % Saveback on card payments.
New customers receive a market-leading 3 % interest rate on cash balances up to €50,000. Above this amount, the current ECB interest rate of 2.5 % applies, with no cap.
The new free current account allows Finnish customers to seamlessly receive salaries, pay bills, and make SEPA instant transfers.
HELSINKI, FINLAND – EQS Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Trade Republic is accelerating its localisation by introducing its banking experience to Finland. Starting today, Finnish customers can access a free current account with a card, market-leading interest on uninvested cash, and a comprehensive investment platform, uniting everyday banking and long-term wealth building in a single app. With the new current account, users can instantly send, receive, and transfer money across banks with complete ease.
“Finland has a strong culture of saving, but the banking market has not kept pace with what savers actually deserve,” says Julian Collin, VP Growth and General Manager International Markets. “With our free current account, 3 % interest on cash balances and free savings plans we’re empowering a new generation of Finnish savers to put their money in their own hands.”
The current account completes Trade Republic’s card offering, which includes 1 % Saveback on eligible card payments invested into a savings plan, zero ATM fees on withdrawals over €100 and no foreign exchange surcharges on transactions worldwide. Trade Republic reinforces that customers will benefit from attractive interest on their uninvested cash balances as new customers receive 3 % interest on balances of up to €50,000, while existing customers earn the ECB rate of 2.5 %, calculated daily and paid monthly, with no upper limit, allowing customers to benefit from compounding interest. According to the Bank of Finland, around 60 % of Finnish household deposits are currently kept in overnight accounts earning an average of just 0.37 % p.a. By moving uninvested cash to Trade Republic at 3 % p.a., households could earn up to €422 more in gross interest per year.
Existing customers can also unlock the 3 % rate for three months for each successful referral, up to one year. Deposited cash continues to be allocated across partner custodian banks, such as Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Crédit Agricole.
Alongside the new current account, Finnish customers have access to 24/7 Customer Support and Trade Republic’s full investment offering, including savings plans, fractional trading of stocks and ETFs, fixed income products, private markets and crypto. Customers get access to 30 global exchanges with Best Price execution, or can select their preferred exchange directly via Direct Price.
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