BUENOS AIRES, Argentina & MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, June 17, 2026 - Stanton Chase announces the expansion of its presence across Argentina and Uruguay with the addition of Glue Executive Search.

Glue Executive Search's Buenos Aires and Montevideo offices join Stanton Chase's global network of more than 70 offices in 45 countries as Stanton Chase Buenos Aires and Stanton Chase Montevideo, giving the firm on-the-ground expertise in two of South America's most commercially active executive markets.

This addition reflects Stanton Chase's ongoing effort to build its presence across Latin America. Panos Manolopoulos, Global Vice Chair, Regions at Stanton Chase, explained the rationale clearly:

"Latin America is one of our priority growth regions, and the R?o de la Plata has firmly established itself as a regional hub for many of the multinationals we serve. MERCOSUR remains the backbone of South American trade and talent mobility, and no firm with serious regional ambitions can afford to be absent from Buenos Aires and Montevideo."

With partners already in place in Mexico City, Panama City, Bogot?, Lima, Santiago, and S?o Paulo, Stanton Chase now maintains coverage across every major Latin American executive market.

?ağrı Alkaya, Global Chair at Stanton Chase, welcomed the team:

"Daniel, Ezequiel, and their team are a natural fit for Stanton Chase. Their focus on quality, consultative client relationships, and deep local market knowledge reflects exactly how we believe executive search should be practiced. They have built an impressive business across Argentina and Uruguay, and we see a strong opportunity to combine that local strength with Stanton Chase's global knowledge, experience, and reach. This is good for their clients, good for our global clients operating in the region, and a valuable addition to our results-focused approach worldwide."

What Stanton Chase gains is a team with a well-established track record at the highest levels of the Argentine and Uruguayan market. Founded in 2013 in Olivos, Argentina, Glue built a practice focused on top management and C-suite roles. The firm has placed 500 executives across 150 client organizations in consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, financial services, agribusiness, technology, and manufacturing, with clients including Toyota, Pfizer, Heineken, Danone, Mars, Ferrero, LVMH, Kimberly-Clark, Starbucks, Levi Strauss, MetLife, SC Johnson, Campari, Ita?, and Fiserv. The combined team is led by Managing Partners Daniel Iriarte and Ezequiel Palacios.

Daniel Iriarte described what joining Stanton Chase makes possible for clients:

"Our clients increasingly need leadership partners who can work confidently across markets. Joining Stanton Chase gives us the reach, network, and depth of candidate access that come with a truly global organization."

That reach is most effective when guided by people who know these markets from the inside. Senior talent pools in Argentina and Uruguay are small, moves become widely known within days, and the executives who perform well here are not always visible to firms without roots in the region. Ezequiel Palacios put it directly:

"Argentina and Uruguay reward the firms that know them well. We know which executives thrive in which environments and how boards in this region think. Being part of Stanton Chase lets us bring that to a much wider set of clients, particularly the multinationals coming into the region who have not had a real partner on the ground before."

Stanton Chase Buenos Aires and Stanton Chase Montevideo begin work under the Stanton Chase brand immediately, and existing client engagements will continue without interruption.

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Previously reserved for A-list clientele, Flik Swan's elite training is now accessible across four complimentary environment-led experiences in collaboration with the premium wellness company

Sydney, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  17 June 2026, New York, United States: With demand for wellness technology rising across the US, today, premium wellness brand BON CHARGE and personal trainer to the stars, Flik Swan, launched The BON CHARGE Method. The new guided wellness experience available on YouTube is designed to build lasting elite recovery and biohacking rituals into daily life. 

The launch represents an evolution for the brand and a long-term educational platform for shaping the future of lifestyle routines through redefining how wellbeing technologies are experienced. The first four complimentary environment-led experiences focus on expert movement, breathwork, performance, relaxation and beauty for time-poor Americans.

Designed for wellness exploration, it incorporates cutting-edge science-backed wellness tools in immersive guided practices that help people achieve greater consistency and deeper transformation at home. Led by Flik Swan it provides professional expertise which is reserved for A-list clientele, including international supermodels and Hollywood actresses. 

It arrives amid a rapid surge in popularity for wellness technologies, as BON CHARGE's Global Wellness Trend Report 2026 surveyed 2,000 US adults, revealing 31% of adults have used red light therapy, rising to over half (53%) among those aged 18?34. Meanwhile, emerging technology, PEMF has seen rapid adoption with 66% of US users starting in the past year.

Flik Swan, a renowned professional dancer, has over 25 years working in movement, performance and health. She has performed with The Royal Shakespeare Company and for multiple West End shows, including, Chicago, Grease and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Outside of this, her credits include being the dance and body double for Lily James in the film, Cinderella, and her role as the showgirl, Myrna in Doctor Who. 

Now accessible to a wider audience through The BON CHARGE Method, health enthusiasts can build their ideal set-up at home with their preferred wellness routines behind each session. Experience expert guidance from the award winning fitness instructor who provides a refined alternative to high impact workouts utilising her performance background for an approach rooted in posture, control and functional strength.

Experiences:

360 Sculpt

Designed specifically around the Red Light Panel, biohackers and wellness explorers can experience a 360 Sculpt workout that delivers full body red light coverage and techniques designed to improve performance.

Sound Bath Meditation

Guided recovery experience with the Infrared PEMF Mat, blending sound, breathwork and deep rest. Best utilised for evening wind-down rituals by using low-frequency 1?30Hz PEMF settings to support moments of calm, relaxation and reset.

Sculpt & Stretch

A restorative new category of wellness exploration combining performance and recovery utilising the Red Light Therapy Blanket. Designed for time-poor Americans, this daily wellness ritual focuses on light, mobility, flexibility and movement.

Skin Manifestation

A luxury at-home experience inspired by modern wellness retreats that supports skin appearance. It combines clinically studied red and near-infrared light wavelengths from the Red Light Face Mask with expert breathwork and relaxation techniques.

With modern life disrupting biology, BON CHARGE is helping people reconnect with the rhythms the body already understands with its science-backed wellness tools. Hosted in luxury wellness facilities and monthly community wellbeing experiences, The BON CHARGE Method builds on this by creating immersive experiences that integrate wellness into everyday life. 

To experience complimentary access to The BON CHARGE method, please visit BON CHARGE's YouTube channel.

ENDS

For more information or sample requests, please contact boncharge@5wpr.com.

Notes to Editors

BON CHARGE Global Wellness Tech Trend Report 2026. Research conducted by Opinium. Global consumer survey of 7,000 adults across the UK, USA (2,000 respondents), UAE and Australia, conducted in December 2025. To find out more, please visit, https://boncharge.com/pages/wellness-tech-report-2026.

ABOUT BON CHARGE

Founded in 2017 by Katie and Andy Mant, BON CHARGE offers science-backed technology designed to restore the biological signals modern environments have removed, supporting your body needs for optimal sleep, recovery, beauty and wellbeing. From light exposure to recovery technologies, BON CHARGE helps people reconnect with the rhythms the body already understands, rather than forcing health through discipline alone. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, every product is rooted in rigorous scientific research and designed to help individuals achieve their wellness goals. Modern Life Disrupts Biology. BON CHARGE Restores It. For more information, visit boncharge.com.

ABOUT Flik Swan

Flik Swan holds an advanced qualification in Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine and is a fitness trainer with over 25 years working in movement, performance and health. With an elite professional career in dance and performance, she combines her background to apply a unique framework to the way we live, recover and thrive. Flik works with private clients who value an intelligent, evidence-informed and sustainable approach to their health, physical transformation and how they live. Experienced in vitality, metabolic health, strength, recovery, sleep optimisation and hormonal health, she works with private clients as a certified sound healing practitioner, mat pilates instructor and intermittent fasting coach. For more information, visit, flikswan.com or follow @flikswan on Instagram.

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A suite of Agentic AI services set to launch for European customers later this year

PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its cloud region in France.

Featuring two availability zones, this launch addresses accelerating demand from European customers across key sectors - including retail, software development, AI-powered creative platforms, and sports tech - for advanced cloud and digital solutions located in Europe. The new facilities in Paris mark Alibaba Cloud's third European hub, complementing its existing infrastructure in Germany and the UK.

The France region delivers a comprehensive suite of enterprise-grade cloud computing services, spanning elastic computing, storage, containerization, networking, security, databases, and advanced developer tools. Built with strict data privacy and sovereignty in mind, the infrastructure adheres to rigorous European regulatory frameworks and standards, including data privacy, cybersecurity, resilience, and sovereignty.

Now fully operational, the France region equips European businesses with high availability, operational resilience, and robust disaster recovery capabilities. This launch expands Alibaba Cloud's global network to 105 availability zones across 32 regions, reinforcing its commitment to providing a secure, scalable, and sustainable foundation for global digital innovation.

To meet the growing demand for enterprise agents, Alibaba Cloud plans to launch a suite of agentic AI services in European markets in the second half of this year. The lineup includes AgentRun, a one-stop development platform for AI agents; STAROps, a comprehensive intelligent operations platform; ACS Agent Sandbox, which provides hardware-level security isolation while reducing operational costs of AI agents; Agent Security Center, which ensures agent build-time integrity and supply chain transparency; AI Security Guardrails 2.0, designed for safe model interactions, local compliance, and runtime risk interception; and Agentic SOC, a solution enabling automated threat response and closed-loop auditing. These products are designed to streamline the development and operation of enterprise-scale agents within a secure environment, offering full lifecycle management from development and debugging to deployment, real-world operations, and end-to-end security protection.

"The expansion of our cloud infrastructure into France reinforces our ongoing commitment to empowering European businesses with sovereign, secure, and intelligent solutions," said Dr. Feifei Li, Chief Technology Officer and President of International Business of Alibaba Cloud. "This expansion, alongside the introduction of our agentic AI services to Europe, aligns with our broader strategy to bring our full-stack AI+Cloud ecosystem to global customers as we enter the agentic era."

Alibaba Cloud has served European markets since 2016, supporting prominent multinationals in expanding globally while helping local businesses stay competitive. For example, SAP collaborates with Alibaba to jointly accelerate enterprise innovation and digital transformation, with an initial focus on the China market and a rollout planned for Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, Alibaba Cloud has been working with local technology partners to deliver tailored cloud and digital solutions across Europe.

During the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Alibaba Cloud served as the Worldwide Olympic Partner and Official Cloud Service Provider, driving the digital transformation of the Games through its cloud and AI innovation. Notably, in partnership with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), Alibaba Cloud launched OBS Cloud 3.0. The initiative made the work of OBS and Media Rights-Holders (MRHs) easier and more efficient, and delivering of live signals over OBS Live Cloud became the main method of remote distribution to broadcasters for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games.

In May 2026, Alibaba announced a multi-year partnership with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC) that controls and manages the strategic marketing, sales, and delivery of commercial rights for UEFA club competitions. The partnership, starting immediately with UEFA and in 2027 with UC3, will see the deployment of Alibaba's advanced AI capabilities to support fan engagement and media and content management via its Qwen Large Language Model (LLM). Together with its cloud computing infrastructure and global e-commerce platform, Alibaba will power an immersive fan and content experience worldwide across UEFA's flagship men's competitions.

Alibaba Cloud's expanded presence in Europe underscores its unwavering commitment to driving digital innovation in the region. By providing local businesses with leading AI+Cloud solutions to efficiently build, deploy, and manage AI agents, Alibaba Cloud aims to accelerate their transition from traditional automation to agent-led intelligent operations. At its recent international Qwen Conference, the company unveiled major updates across its foundation models, AI infrastructure, cloud-native tools, and enterprise agent products, helping global enterprises rapidly deploy practical AI agents into day-to-day business environments.

About Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud (https://www.alibabacloud.com/) is a global leader in full-stack AI+Cloud solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of flexible, scalable and secure cloud services built on a three-tiered architecture of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Model-as-a-Service (MaaS). Alibaba Cloud empowers enterprises worldwide with its full-stack AI capabilities, powered by Qwen (Chinese: Qianwen), a family of large language and multimodal AI models developed by Alibaba. Debuted in 2023, Qwen models are available to global developers via HuggingFace (open-weight) or through API on Model Studio, Alibaba's one-stop, enterprise-grade AI development platform offering access to the full suite of Qwen foundation models.

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A first-of-its-kind full funnel solution built exclusively for direct advertisers that enables moving consumers from discovery to checkout in just two steps, powered by AI-driven relevance and deep commerce integrations

NAIROBI, KENYA - NewsVoir - 17 June 2026 - Today, Truecaller Ads announced the global launch of Call-to-Cart, an AI-backed intelligent commerce solution that transforms everyday communication moments into seamless commerce experiences.

Every additional click between ad exposure and checkout increases the likelihood of consumer drop-off. Yet most mobile commerce journeys still require users to navigate multiple screens, search for products, and switch between apps before completing a purchase.

Built around Truecaller's unique position as the world's leading communication platform, Call-to-Cart enables brands to connect with consumers during two of mobile's most attentive moments: when a user receives a call and immediately after a call ends. By combining these high-attention touchpoints with AI-powered targeting and commerce integrations, Call-to-Cart reduces the path from discovery to purchase to just two steps.

"Millions of purchase decisions begin outside shopping environments. Communication moments represent an effective commerce surface, and through Call-to-Cart we enable that opportunity. It is a product purpose-built for our largest advertiser category base of FMCG, D2C beauty, pharma, fintech, and mobility, where relevance and timing play a significant role in consumer journey across the full funnel."said Hemant Arora,VP & Global Head, Truecaller Ads.

What makes Call-to-Cart work is the proprietary technology powering it. "Behind every Call-to-Cart experience is adVantage, an intelligence platform developed in-house by Truecaller to power relevance across the entire journey. Combining an advanced recommendation engine, AI driven personalization and relevant first party signals, adVantage helps connect users with the right offers at the right moment. The result is a commerce experience that feels seamless for consumers and delivers stronger outcomes for advertisers, turning communication moments into measurable commerce opportunities." said Liniker Seixas, Engineering Director, adVantage, Truecaller Ads.

A Global Launch for a Global Advertiser Base

Call-to-Cart is the first Truecaller Ads solution to launch globally for direct advertisers across its 150+ countries user base. With over 500 million active users worldwide & billions of daily advertising opportunities across its platform, Truecaller offers brands access to communication-driven moments at an unmatched scale.

Exclusive access

Call-to-Cart is highly customisable. In its first phase, Truecaller has whitelisted a select group of 'always-on' direct advertisers across key markets to participate in the program. These partners benefit from dedicated onboarding support, bespoke integrations, direct access to the adVantage program, and priority privileges across the platform's full suite of customization capabilities. This access enables direct advertisers to tailor the experience to their specific business objectives.

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - Vingroup ranked 26th in Fortune's Southeast Asia 500 ranking, rising 11 places from 37th in 2025 and 19 places from 45th in 2024.

The Group continues to be the highest-ranked private enterprise in Vietnam.Advancing in the ranking for two consecutive years underscores Vingroup's scale, competitiveness, and sustainable growth momentum, while highlighting its increasingly prominent position among the region's leading companies.

This marks the third year that Fortune has published its Southeast Asia 500 ranking. The list ranks companies based on total revenue across seven countries in the region, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.

According to Fortune, Vingroup ranked as the No. 1 private enterprise in Vietnam and No. 26 among the 500 largest companies in Southeast Asia. This year's Southeast Asia 500 recognizes companies that are well positioned to capitalize on shifts in global supply chains and the rapid growth of strategic industries such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence.

In addition to its scale of assets, Vingroup was highly recognized for its financial performance and operational efficiency. According to Fortune, in 2025, Vingroup recorded revenue of USD 12,760.6 million, representing year-on-year increases of 69.1% compared to the figures reflected in the 2025 ranking. Vingroup recorded net profit of USD 436.5 million and total assets of USD 42,536.4 million.

Vingroup is a diversified conglomerate operating across Industrials - Technology, Real Estate and Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture and Social Enterprises.

Within the Industrials - Technology pillar, VinFast reinforced its leading position in Vietnam's automobile and electric two-wheeler markets while continuing its global expansion.

In 2025, VinFast delivered nearly 200,000 electric vehicles worldwide, up 102% year-on-year. The result exceeded the Company's 2025 target and marked the highest annual delivery volume since its inception. In the first quarter of 2026, VinFast delivered 58,577 electric vehicles across all markets, representing a further 61% increase compared with the same period last year.

Within the Real Estate and Services pillar, Vinhomes maintained its market-leading position with 32 residential developments in operation, home to approximately 650,000 residents. In 2025, Vinhomes recorded contracted sales of VND 205.3 trillion, up 98% year-on-year, with more than 34,000 units delivered. Its unrecognized contracted sales backlog reached VND 186.4 trillion, providing a solid foundation for future growth. Consolidated net revenue totaled VND 153.3 trillion, up 49.8% from 2024, while net profit after tax reached VND 43.3 trillion, up 23.6% year-on-year and exceeding the Company's annual target.

In 2026, Vinhomes launched a series of large-scale urban developments across Vietnam, including the 6,200-hectare Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province, the 512-hectare Vinhomes Hai Van Bay in Da Nang, and the 1,080-hectare Vinhomes Saigon Park in Ho Chi Minh City. These developments are expected to reshape Vietnam's urban landscape while contributing to the sustainable growth of the real estate market.

Meanwhile, Vinpearl continued to lead Vietnam's hospitality, tourism and entertainment sector, operating 60 facilities across 20 provinces and cities. Its ecosystem includes more than 17,500 rooms across a network of five-star hotels and resorts; 15 VinWonders theme parks; six championship golf courses; and three international-standard convention centers and theaters under the VinPalace brand. The portfolio also features two semi-wildlife conservation parks and an equestrian academy. In addition, Vinpearl's signature live-action performances in destinations such as Nha Trang and Phu Quoc attract millions of visitors each year.

Within the Infrastructure pillar, VinSpeed has commenced construction of Vietnam's first two high-speed rail projects: the Ben Thanh - Can Gio line in Ho Chi Minh City and the Hanoi - Quang Ninh line. Launched in April 2026, the Hanoi - Quang Ninh route is the country's first interregional high-speed railway project. Beyond creating a powerful growth engine for Northern Vietnam's key economic region, the project represents an important step toward enhancing the nation's long-term competitiveness.

Within the Green Energy pillar, VinEnergo announced its expansion plans across Asia and Europe, supported by a renewable energy project pipeline with a total capacity of 10 GW that has already secured development agreements. In Vietnam, the company has obtained investment registration certificates for four renewable energy projects.

Within the Social Enterprises pillar, VinUniversity became the youngest university in Vietnam to receive the FIBAA Quality Seal in March 2026. In healthcare, Vinmec inaugurated its 10th hospital, spanning over 31,000 sqm, with 114 inpatient beds and a designed capacity of 135,000 patient visits annually.

At the end of 2025, Vingroup launched its Culture pillar to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural values and bring them to the world. In May 2026, the Group introduced V-Film, a film and television production and distribution company, with the goal of supporting the development of a professional, modern, and globally integrated Vietnamese film industry.

Looking ahead, Vingroup remains committed to accelerating its core business activities, leveraging the strengths of its diversified ecosystem, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding its international presence. Through these efforts, the Group aims to achieve its 2026 targets while further strengthening its position as one of the region's leading enterprises.

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NEW YORK, US - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - GLM, a fashion and tech accessories brand, today announced the launch of the Essential Clutch - Limited Edition, a slim laptop clutch designed to complement the Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch.

Available in limited quantities, the piece is equally suited to slim laptops from all manufacturers and continues GLM's approach of treating tech carry with the same design intent applied to fashion accessories. GLM is a Designed for Microsoft Surface Partner, recognizing products built to meet Microsoft's standards for fit, protection, and design alongside Surface devices.

The Essential Clutch - Limited Edition is made from cactus leather, a plant-based vegan leather, with 100% recycled fabrics used for lining, straps, and protective padding, consistent with the materials across GLM's collection. The interior lining, an exclusive Art Deco print, was designed to align with the Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch, offering device owners a complementary piece that stands on its own as a considered accessory. As a limited-edition release, the restricted quantities reflect both the seasonal nature of the colorway and the brand's broader commitment to low-waste production. The clutch is designed to carry necessary technology without bulk, supporting commutes, office environments, evening engagements, and travel days that require consolidation. It can be worn on its own or nested inside a larger tote to distribute weight across bags.

The Essential Clutch joins GLM's existing range of slim laptop bags, which launched in the U.S. earlier this year. GLM was founded by Candina Weston, who brings more than 25 years of experience across technology, the PC industry, retail, marketing, and operations, including senior leadership roles in structured technology environments and brand-led businesses. This background informs the brand's focus on real-world professional carry needs: device protection, a slim and structured silhouette, and a design philosophy that treats laptop carry as a daily requirement rather than purely functional.

GLM identifies its target audience as professionals across industries who care about style and whose daily routines involve movement.

"The Essential Clutch - Limited Edition is a natural extension of what GLM is built on," said founder Candina Weston. "We designed it to sit alongside the devices people already carry, while keeping the same focus on slim, considered design that runs through the rest of the collection." GLM currently serves customers in the United States and Singapore, with plans to expand into additional international markets within the next 12 months.

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - With approval from the State Bank of Vietnam, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HOSE: SSB) has officially completed its charter capital increase to VND 34,288 billion. The additional capital is expected to strengthen the Bank's market competitiveness, improve its safety ratios, and expand its growth capacity.

SeABank completes charter capital increase to VND 34,288 billion

On June 12, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1269/QD-NHNN regarding the amendment of charter capital information in SeABank's Establishment and Operation License.

Accordingly, SeABank's charter capital has increased from VND 28,450 billion to VND 34,288 billion, up VND 5,838 billion. The capital increase was carried out through the issuance of 583.8 million shares to existing shareholders at a ratio of 20.5202%, funded by accumulated undistributed after-tax profits as at December 31, 2025, according to SeABank's audited separate financial statements for 2025.

The capital increase is part of the roadmap approved by SeABank's 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). In the next phase, SeABank plans to further increase its charter capital through the issuance of up to 40 million ESOP shares at a price of no less than VND 10,000 per share, reserved for management personnel meeting defined criteria in terms of work performance, professional competence, and commitment to the Bank.

In the context of increasingly stringent requirements for capital adequacy and digital transformation, the additional capital is expected to help SeABank improve safety ratios, expand business scale, and increase investment in technology infrastructure, laying a stronger foundation for the Bank's growth in the period ahead.

With a strengthened financial foundation following the capital increase, SeABank will continue to focus on expanding its retail banking business, accelerating digital transformation, and improving the quality of products and services to better meet customer needs, while delivering sustainable value for shareholders and stakeholders.

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This new office located in the Yangtze Delta region strengthens family governance and intergenerational succession capabilities for next-generation family leaders

HONG KONG SAR / WUXI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - WRISE Group ("WRISE"), one of Asia's fastest-growing independent wealth management firms, announced the official launch of WRISE Academy in Wuxi, dedicated to family governance and talent development. This new office comes amid accelerating intergenerational wealth transfer across China and rising demand for structured family governance wealth management solutions.

The Wuxi office, which follows Shenzhen, Changsha and Chengdu locations, marks the 4th expansion of WRISE Academy across Mainland China. This office will focus on education related to family governance, wealth succession and cultivation of next-generation family leaders, providing high-net-worth families with systematic governance guidance, succession planning resources, as well as learning support and networking platforms for family talent development.

Serving Intergenerational Succession Needs Across the Yangtze River Delta

The Yangtze River Delta region is a significant contributor to China's overall economic growth, with total exports from the region alone reaching 10.85 trillion yuan in 2025, or 40.2 percent of China's overall exports.

Wuxi, located in the economic circle of the Yangtze River Delta, is home to significant number of privately owned and family-run enterprises, where demand for succession planning is rising as founders prepare for generational transition. In this pivotal period of wealth and leadership transfer, family governance and next-generation leadership development are increasingly important priorities for high-net-worth families.

Supporting family legacy and governance globally

The WRISE Academy expansion reflects the firm's global focus on supporting long-term family legacy and governance beyond wealth preservation. "The core of a family office is not only in maintaining and increasing the value of assets, but also the continuation of values and the inheritance of family culture. Focusing on family governance and next generation development through WRISE Academy helps families build sustainable governance systems that support future generations,"said Derrick Tan, Group Executive Chairman of WRISE.

Stephen Yan, Executive Vice Chairman of WRISE, adds: "With intergenerational wealth transfer in China continuing to drive changes in governance and succession planning among high-net-worth families, WRISE Academy will continuously integrate global resources and professional networks to support the succession and governance of Chinese families."

Collaboration for Greater Success

The opening of the WRISE Academy in Wuxi marks the next phase in WRISE Academy's evolution from a talent development platform to a comprehensive family governance ecosystem. "With WRISE's presence in the Yangtze River Delta, we are bringing together Hong Kong's established family office governance expertise with practical needs of Mainland Chinese family enterprises to nurture a new generation of family leaders with both global perspectives and deep local understanding,"says Dr. Jowin Fung Vice Chairman, WRISE Hong Kong and Chief Executive Officer of WRISE Academy.

Looking ahead, the WRISE Academy will continue to expand its family governance ecosystem and deepen engagement with high-net-worth families across Mainland China. It will also strengthen collaboration with local business associations, universities and professional institutions to facilitate knowledge sharing through seminars, workshops and certification programmes. Such initiatives will support family enterprises in building more sustainable frameworks encompassing governance structures and succession planning.

"Through structured programmes, mentorship and exchange initiatives, WRISE Academy empowers next-generation family leaders to define their roles and responsibilities in the succession journey. The Wuxi office will serve as an important platform for family governance dialogue and collaboration across the Yangtze River Delta," says Megan Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of WRISE Private Hong Kong.

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EBC Financial Group gives traders worldwide two-way access to the largest IPO on record from the opening bell, with transaction fees waived for a limited time.

LONDON, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) announced the availability of SpaceX (SPCX) across all EBC platforms. The instrument went live at 16:31 (UTC+3) on Friday, 12 June 2026, is in line with the US market open and the same session SpaceX made its debut on the Nasdaq. The listing followed the largest initial public offering in financial market history: a US$75 billion raise at an issue price of US$135 per share, implying a valuation of about US$1.75 trillion. Shares rose around 19% in their first session to close near US$161, lifting SpaceX's market value above US$2 trillion. The instrument is available to all EBC clients globally, across both Standard (STD) and Professional (PRO) accounts.

The debut placed SpaceX among the most valuable listed companies in the world from its first session. For traders, it is the first time public-market access has been available to a business that stayed private for more than two decades while building leading positions in launch services, the Starlink satellite network and, since its February 2026 acquisition of xAI.

Same-Day Access to a Landmark Listing

The newly introduced CFD is seamlessly integrated into existing EBC trading infrastructure, eliminating the requirement for distinct onboarding, capital allocations, or minimum subscription thresholds. Both the Standard and Professional accounts carry the instrument, each with its own pricing and execution profile. Traders at different stages, from lower-capital investors to seasoned professionals, can therefore choose the account that suits how they trade.

Trading on Your Own View

EBC supports two-way trading on SpaceX. Bulls can take a long position if they believe Starlink's recurring revenue, SpaceX's launch-cost advantage and its NASA and defence contract revenue justify the valuation, while traders may take a short position if they view the pricing as stretched against the capital intensity of the aerospace business and the drawdown risk facing new investors.

Limited-Time Zero Commission on US Stocks

Alongside the listing, EBC is running a limited-time zero-commission offer on US stock and ETF trading, valid from 12 June to 11 September 2026. With commission waived and zero-swap fees on the instrument, the trading costs will reduce significantly, potentially reducing trading costs for clients amid tech IPO boom. This promotion is available only to clients who open an account under EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC.

A Defining Market Event

SpaceX enters public markets as a vertically integrated group spanning rockets, satellites and, through xAI, artificial intelligence. In its IPO filing, the company set out a stated total addressable market of about US$28.5 trillion, most of it tied to AI and enterprise applications, an ambition some analysts have questioned given how early the company is in those areas. For EBC clients, the practical point is simpler: a company at the centre of that debate is now something they can trade directly, and form their own view on, from within their existing account.

SPCX.OQ is live on EBC platforms. For more information, please visit the EBC Financial Group website at www.ebc.com.

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Trading foreign exchange (FX) and contracts for differences (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed deposits. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Please consider your investment objectives and risk tolerance carefully before trading.

About EBC Financial Group

Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions-including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and others-EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.

Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world's best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers?trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client-first trading solutions across competitive international markets.

EBC's subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC).

At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.

EBC is a proud official foreign exchange partner of FC Barcelona and continues to drive impactful partnerships to empower communities - namely through the UN Foundation's United to Beat Malaria initiative, Oxford University's Department of Economics, and a diverse range of partners to champion initiatives in global health, economics, education, and sustainability.

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PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 17, 2026

Cyril Marie appointed to Wendel's Executive Board

Wendel announces the appointment of Cyril Marie as a member of the Executive Board and Executive Vice-President in charge of Asset Management. He thus joins Wendel's Executive Board alongside Laurent Mignon, its Chairman, and David Darmon, Group Deputy CEO.  

This decision will take effect on July 1, 2026.

This appointment, decided at the Supervisory Board meeting held on June 16, 2026, underscores the importance of the third-party asset management platform within Wendel. After three years of growth, driven by the strategy initiated by the Chairman of the Executive Board, Laurent Mignon, Wendel Investment Managers (WIM)-the private third-party asset management platform-had ?50 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026.

Since joining Wendel in July 2023, Cyril Marie has played a key role in developing the Wendel Group's WIM platform, which now comprises IK Partners, Monroe Capital, and Committed Advisors. By joining Wendel's Executive Board, Cyril Marie will continue to advance the strategy in line with the company's stated ambitions.

Cyril Marie, 52, has more than 25 years of experience in asset management, gained notably at Natixis Investment Managers, where he served as Director of Strategy and Corporate Development from 2009 to 2017. Between 2018 and 2023, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, as a member of the Executive Committee. In this capacity, he oversaw all financial and development functions and served on the boards of directors of several entities. He led numerous strategic initiatives and several major acquisitions.

A graduate of Paris-Dauphine University, he began his career as a financial analyst before joining the BPCE Group (formerly CNCE).

Laurent Mignon, Chairman of the Executive Board, commented:

"I would like to congratulate Cyril Marie, who brings to Wendel comprehensive and recognized expertise in the field of asset management, including the establishment and continued development of Wendel Investment Managers. His appointment to the Executive Board demonstrates that this business is now a driver of growth and value creation for Wendel, alongside its long-standing principal investments business."

Agenda

Thursday, July 30, 2026  

 H1 2026 results ? Financial communication as of June 30, 2026, and condensed Half-Year consolidated financial statements (before-market release)

Thursday, October 22, 2026  

 Q3 2026 Trading update ? Financial communication as of September 30, 2026 (before-market release)

Wednesday, December 2, 2026  

Investor Day

About Wendel

Wendel is one of Europe's leading listed investment firms. Regarding its principal investment strategy, the Group invests in companies which are leaders in their field, such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl and Tarkett. In 2023, Wendel initiated a strategic shift into third-party asset management of private assets, alongside its historical principal investment activities. In this context, Wendel completed the acquisitions of a 51% stake in IK Partners in May 2024 and 72% of Monroe Capital in March 2025 and 56% of Committed Advisors in April 2026. As of March 31, 2026, Wendel Investment Managers manages 49.5 billion euros on behalf of third-party investors, pro forma of the acquisition of Committed Advisors, and c.5.5 billion euros invested in its Principal Investments activity.

Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris.

Standard & Poor's ratings: Long-term: BBB, negative outlook - Short-term: A-2

Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou-Metz. In recognition of its long-term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of "Grand M?c?ne de la Culture" in 2012.

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PARIS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced its agenda for VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest startup and tech event, where its top executives will take the stage to discuss the new rules of innovation and the energy technology needed to keep pace with the acceleration of AI.

While at the event, Schneider Electric executives will meet with tech leaders to share insights and collaborate on energy intelligence solutions.

A roadmap for energy efficiency technology adoption

The Bloomberg New Economy Energy Technology Coalition launched a case study on Credit Human, illustrating how the Texas-based credit union created a resilient, high-performance headquarters by rethinking both energy demand and long-term value. Backed by Schneider Electric's research and expertise, the case study offers a roadmap for deploying the energy technology needed for the new energy landscape.

"Mindset is one of the biggest barriers to change," said Fr?d?ric Godemel, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric. "Too often, people assume that the solution to 'not enough energy' is simply to add more. The reality is that we also need to consider demand-side efficiency. Misconceptions around cost, complexity, and payback are holding back progress on resilient AI-powered infrastructure and electrification. Through the Energy Technology Coalition, we're proving that the technologies to build intelligent, resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems already exist. Today's challenge is to rethink how we manage energy demand. At VivaTech, we're partnering with tech leaders and startups to scale solutions faster, powering sustainable AI growth and more affordable energy."

Presence on the ground

Schneider Electric executives will take part in a series of sessions and events at VivaTech 2026:

Hungry AI: Fixing the Energy Conundrum

June 17 | 2-2:45 pm CET | Purple Stage

Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric's Chief AI Officer, joins leaders from the International Energy Agency, Engie, and The Innovator to explore the energy implications of AI and pathways to more sustainable solutions.

Fortune Most Innovative Companies

June 18 | 2:30?3pm CET | Executive Arena

Frederic Godemel, Schneider Electric's EVP of Energy Management, discusses how the rules of innovation are evolving, alongside leaders from Electrolux Group, EY, and SAP.

Sovereignty and Strategic Autonomy

June 18 | 11:30?11:55am CET | Sovereignty Arena

Esther Finidori, Schneider Electric's Chief Sustainability Officer, joins a Roland Berger-led discussion alongside CEOs from La Poste, Safran AI, Open, and Edge to examine how sovereignty considerations are influencing real-world business decisions, from investment priorities to technology deployment.

Investing in Europe's Competitive Future

June 19 | 10:30?11 am CET | Business France Booth

Julien Cristiani, General Partner at SE Ventures, takes part in a conversation with GetFund on cross-border collaboration in energy technology across France and Germany.

SE Ventures, the ?1B global venture fund backed by Schneider Electric, together with Lightrock, Mirova, and World Fund, will host an invitation-only gathering of technology entrepreneurs and investors on June 17 in Paris.

This event closely follows two major announcements from Schneider Electric around accelerating the next generation of AI data centers. The company recently announced its role as a strategic technology and industrial partner in SoftBank's investment to accelerate AI infrastructure in France. It also announced a collaboration with Foxconn to deliver integrated, ready-to-deploy solutions that enable customers to build and operate AI infrastructure with greater speed, efficiency, and predictability across regions.

Press contact: mediarelations@se.com

Related resources:

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Schneider Electric, strategic technology and industrial partner of SoftBank's investment project to accelerate artificial intelligence infrastructure in France

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

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*Para Pemimpin di Sektor Kesehatan Indonesia Berkumpul dalam Forum Eksekutif Eksklusif tentang AI, Keamanan Siber, dan Masa Depan Komunikasi Layanan Kesehatan yang Aman

Forum yang diselenggarakan oleh NetSfere, Mayapada Healthcare, dan Qualitas ini akan menyajikan wawasan praktis tentang upaya melindungi data pasien, mendukung kolaborasi klinis yang aman, memperkuat ketahanan siber, serta mempersiapkan diri dalam menghadapi era pascakuantum

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Para pemimpin di sektor kesehatan dari seluruh Indonesia akan berkumpul pada tanggal 17 Juni di Mayapada Hospital Jakarta untuk mengikuti sebuah forum eksekutif eksklusif yang berfokus pada salah satu tantangan paling mendesak di sektor ini: mengamankan komunikasi layanan kesehatan di era yang ditandai oleh kecerdasan buatan, meningkatnya ancaman siber, serta munculnya risiko komputasi kuantum.

Acara yang diselenggarakan oleh NetSfere, melalui kemitraan dengan PT. Kualitas Tekhnologi Asia dan Mayapada Healthcare ini akan mempertemukan para pemimpin di sektor kesehatan dan teknologi untuk membahas berbagai strategi dalam melindungi data pasien, mendukung kolaborasi klinis yang aman, memperkuat ketahanan siber, serta mempersiapkan diri menghadapi masa depan pascakuantum.

Dengan semakin luasnya adopsi alur kerja berteknologi AI dan model layanan kesehatan digital oleh organisasi di sektor kesehatan, keamanan komunikasi kini menjadi prioritas strategis. Forum ini akan membahas bagaimana penyedia layanan kesehatan dapat membangun sistem komunikasi yang siap menghadapi ancaman masa depan yang terus berkembang, termasuk serangan 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later', ketika data terenkripsi yang disadap saat ini dapat didekripsi oleh komputer kuantum di masa depan. Para peserta akan mendapatkan wawasan mengenai kolaborasi berteknologi AI, komunikasi yang tahan terhadap ancaman kuantum, ketahanan siber, serta peran komunikasi yang aman dalam melindungi data pasien dan mempertahankan kelangsungan operasional.

"Organisasi di sektor kesehatan kian cepat dalam mengadopsi AI dan teknologi digital. Namun, ada satu risiko penting yang kerap luput dari perhatian: lapisan komunikasi, tempat informasi sensitif pasien dan keputusan klinis dibagikan setiap hari," ujar Anurag Lal, Presiden & CEO NetSfere. "Kemajuan komputasi kuantum membuat para pemimpin sektor kesehatan perlu bersiap menghadapi ancaman 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later', yang berpotensi membuat enkripsi pada komunikasi saat ini dapat dipecahkan di masa depan. Tujuan kami adalah membantu organisasi mengamankan komunikasi, sekaligus memungkinkan AI, kepatuhan, dan keamanan berjalan berdampingan."

Acara ini juga akan menghadirkan wawasan dan praktik terbaik dari perjalanan transformasi digital Mayapada Healthcare.

Dr. Dini Handayani, MD, MARS, FISQua, FIPC, Chief Medical Officer Mayapada Healthcare, menegaskan bahwa komunikasi yang aman dan tepercaya merupakan komponen penting dalam mendukung keselamatan pasien serta penyediaan layanan kesehatan yang berkualitas. "Keselamatan pasien tidak hanya ditentukan oleh prosedur klinis, tetapi juga oleh cara tim layanan kesehatan dalam berkomunikasi, berkolaborasi, dan melindungi informasi pasien yang penting. Di tengah sektor kesehatan yang semakin terkoneksi dan berkemampuan AI, keamanan komunikasi perlu diperkuat melalui tata kelola yang andal, keamanan siber, serta kesiapan menghadapi ancaman digital yang terus berkembang. Hal ini menjadi sangat penting untuk memastikan layanan kesehatan yang aman, terkoordinasi, dan berkualitas tinggi. Hal ini sejalan dengan komitmen Mayapada Healthcare dalam mengutamakan keselamatan pasien, memajukan layanan yang berpusat pada pasien, serta menghadirkan keunggulan di setiap titik interaksi dengan pasien," ujar Dr. Dini.

Julius Kurniawan, Associate Director of Technology Mayapada Healthcare, juga menyoroti banyaknya komunikasi klinis yang dilakukan melalui kanal yang belum sepenuhnya aman sehingga meningkatkan risiko miskomunikasi serta potensi kebocoran data pasien. "Kami memahami bahwa data pasien dilindungi berdasarkan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi. Di tengah transformasi sektor kesehatan melalui AI, digitalisasi, dan konektivitas yang semakin luas, pertukaran pesan yang aman menjadi semakin penting. Hal ini menuntut adanya platform komunikasi yang aman, tangguh, siap menghadapi tantangan masa depan, serta memenuhi standar internasional. Di Mayapada Healthcare, kami meyakini bahwa investasi pada kemampuan digital yang siap menghadapi tantangan masa depan menjadi kunci dalam membangun ekosistem kesehatan yang terintegrasi, tangguh, dan benar-benar berpusat pada pasien," ujarnya.

Seiring ekspansi NetSfere di kawasan Asia Pasifik, acara ini menegaskan komitmennya untuk membantu organisasi di sektor kesehatan dalam mengadopsi komunikasi berteknologi AI yang memenuhi standar dan tangguh terhadap ancaman kuantum. Tujuannya adalah memperkuat keamanan siber, meningkatkan kolaborasi klinis, serta mempersiapkan diri dalam menghadapi tantangan di era pascakuantum.

Tentang NetSfere

NetSfere adalah platform komunikasi generasi berikutnya yang aman untuk tingkat perusahaan, yang menghadirkan alat pengiriman pesan tahan kuantum yang berteknologi AI untuk melindungi komunikasi penting di era ancaman siber yang terus berkembang. Sebagai produk dari Infinite Convergence Solutions, Inc., NetSfere menyediakan layanan pesan terenkripsi menyeluruh, kolaborasi real time, keamanan yang berfokus pada kepatuhan, serta administrasi IT yang terpusat.

Didukung oleh kemitraan strategis dengan Deutsche Telekom dan NTT Ltd., NetSfere membantu organisasi menerapkan komunikasi yang aman dan memenuhi standar di seluruh dunia. Platform ini mendukung lebih dari 500 juta pelanggan serta memproses lebih dari satu triliun pesan setiap tahunnya.

NetSfere memenuhi berbagai standar global utama, termasuk FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, dan ISO 27001. Infinite Convergence Solutions memiliki kantor yang tersebar di Amerika Serikat, Inggris, Jerman, India, dan Singapura. Pelajari lebih lanjut di www.netsfere.com

Tentang Mayapada Healthcare:

Mayapada Healthcare (PT Sejahteraraya Anugrahjaya Tbk.) ("SRAJ") adalah pilar bisnis penting dalam Mayapada Group (didirikan oleh Dato' Sri Prof. DR. Tahir pada tahun 1986) di sektor layanan kesehatan, yang mengoperasikan tujuh rumah sakit dengan lebih dari 1.200 ranjang dan lebih dari 1.500 tim medis profesional. Mayapada Hospital telah menerima berbagai akreditasi dan penghargaan, serta 11 'Center of Excellence'. Tujuh rumah sakit yang berada di bawah grup Mayapada Healthcare adalah Mayapada Hospital Tangerang, Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan, Mayapada Hospital Bogor, Mayapada Hospital Kuningan, Mayapada Hospital Surabaya, Mayapada Hospital Bandung, dan Mayapada Hospital Nusantara. Sebanyak 11 'Center of Excellence' di Mayapada Hospital mencakup: Tahir Neuroscience Center, Tahir Uronephrology Center, Cardiovascular Center, Gastrohepatology Center, Oncology Center, Orthopedic Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology Center, Pediatric Center, Internal Medicine and Pulmonology Center, Allergy-Immunology Center, dan Mayapada Autoimmune Center Indonesia, pusat layanan autoimun pertama dan satu-satunya di Indonesia.

Tentang PT. Kualitas Tekhnologi Asia (Qualitas)

PT Kualitas Tekhnologi Asia didirikan pada tahun 2012 untuk membantu perusahaan dalam memaksimalkan nilai teknologi informasi. Qualitas berkembang dari tim kecil melalui keberhasilan pelaksanaan proyek dan kepercayaan pelanggan. Perusahaan ini bermitra dengan penyedia terkemuka di bidang solusi ERP, Business Intelligence, Pengoptimalan Rantai Pasokan, dan Pendidikan, sekaligus juga mengembangkan aplikasi seluler miliknya sendiri. Dalam upaya mewujudkan visinya untuk menjadi penyedia solusi IT dan bisnis paling inovatif di Asia Tenggara, Qualitas memiliki kantor operasional di Indonesia (Jakarta dan Surabaya), Singapura, dan Malaysia.

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Rise vGPU + ModelHub Power China's AI into the Heterogeneous Orchestration Era

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2026 - Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned growth consulting firm, has released its "2026 AI Infrastructure Orchestration Platform White Paper".

The report recognizes Phancy Group's Rise vGPU as a Tier 1 Leading Platform, the highest maturity tier in heterogeneous GPU orchestration. Phancy's ModelHub also achieved the highest Overall Score in the enterprise-grade model management platform evaluation. This marks a significant endorsement of Phancy's technological capability in heterogeneous AI infrastructure.

According to the white paper, as large model applications scale rapidly, China's AI industry is facing structural challenges stemming from multi-chip coexistence. These include hardware heterogeneity, fragmented software stacks, persistently low GPU utilization (generally below 30%), and rising model adaptation complexity - all of which have become major bottlenecks for enterprise-scale AI deployment.

The report highlights a fundamental shift in AI infrastructure competitiveness - moving away from "single-chip performance" toward "cluster-scale system coordination." At this critical juncture, Phancy has positioned itself as a leader in advanced orchestration through its full-stack AI infrastructure platform, offering a proven solution to heterogeneous compute challenges and helping drive China's AI industry from "compute accumulation" into a new era of "compute orchestration."

Phancy Rise vGPU: Tier 1 Leading Platform

In its assessment of mainstream AI infrastructure platforms, Frost & Sullivan defined Tier 1 criteria across three core dimensions: heterogeneous support, fine-grained control, and production-grade execution. Phancy Rise vGPU meets all three standards and has been recognized as a Tier 1 Leading Platform.

Rise vGPU transforms AI infrastructure from fragmented, low-efficiency device-level management to a unified software-defined control plane. Its key technology breakthroughs include:

Comprehensive Heterogeneous Management: Unified onboarding and management across more than 10 mainstream GPU/NPU vendors, including NVIDIA, Ascend, Cambricon, Hygon, and others.

Ultra-Fine Resource Partitioning: Industry-leading sub-GPU level compute and MB-level memory granularity slicing.

Significant Utilization Improvement: Through safe oversubscription and time/space multiplexing, GPU utilization is increased from industry averages below 30% to 70%-90%.

Intelligent Precision Scheduling: Multi-dimensional scheduling algorithms based on priority, topology, load, and resource awareness to achieve optimal compute allocation.

Production-Grade SLA Assurance: The Deterministic Execution Layer delivers committed and auditable SLA guarantees for critical inference workloads.

Full Lifecycle Operability: Comprehensive monitoring, metering, and cost allocation capabilities that turn GPU resources into truly operable digital assets.

Model Hub: Highest Overall Score in Model Management Platform Evaluation

Beyond compute orchestration, the report underscores the strategic importance of enterprise-grade model management platforms. As a powerful complement to Rise vGPU, Phancy ModelHub enables enterprises to build a complete full-stack AI infrastructure - from compute to models and from resource scheduling to business delivery.

The white paper notes that Phancy ModelHub delivers leading performance in key areas such as Model & Chip Compatibility, Execution Stability & Performance, and Model-GPU Coordination & Scheduling, achieving the highest Overall Score. Through its unified model management and execution platform, ModelHub creates a seamless closed-loop process covering model onboarding, deployment optimization, inference services, and version governance - significantly lowering the barrier to model deployment and accelerating AI innovation.

Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Founder & CEO of Phancy, said: "The Frost & Sullivan white paper accurately captures the inflection point in AI infrastructure development. The recognition of Rise vGPU as a Tier 1 Leading Platform and ModelHub's top Overall Score provide important authoritative validation of Phancy's technology strategy and product strength. As a full-stack AI cloud service platform, Phancy believes the next wave of competitiveness in the AI industry will come from systematic improvements in compute orchestration efficiency. We will continue to focus on heterogeneous compute unified scheduling and model ecosystem operations, working closely with customers and industry partners to advance China's AI industry from 'compute accumulation' to a true 'compute orchestration' era."

About Phancy Group

Phancy Group (6682.HK) is a leading full-stack AI cloud services platform, providing comprehensive solutions for the AI 2.0 era. Our offerings include Rise vGPU, ModelHub and SageAIOS, delivering efficient and scalable AI infrastructure with end-to-end capabilities. We provide a complete solution from heterogeneous compute resource management and optimization to the deployment of intelligent agent models. These solutions empower digital transformation across a wide range of industries, supporting our vision of building a large-scale and efficient "Token Factory."

Guided by the mission of "AI for Everyone" and positioned as the "Navigator of AI," Phancy Group is committed to becoming a global leader in Artificial General Intelligence.

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

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Salah satu tokoh paling senior di industri manajemen kekayaan Eropa bergabung dengan dewan grup Titanbay sebagai Direktur Non-Eksekutif

LONDON, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hari ini Titanbay mengumumkan penunjukan Marcel Rohner, Wakil Ketua UBP SA, Ketua Swiss Bankers Association, sekaligus mantan Group Chief Executive UBS AG, sebagai Direktur Non-Eksekutif pada dewan grupnya.

Hanya sedikit tokoh yang berada begitu dekat dengan pusat industri manajemen kekayaan Eropa. Rohner memimpin UBS melewati krisis keuangan global sebagai Group CEO pada periode 2007 hingga 2009. Dia telah menjadi anggota Dewan Union Bancaire Priv?e sejak 2016. Sejak 2021, dia menjabat sebagai Ketua Swiss Bankers Association, lembaga yang menetapkan kebijakan dan standar bagi industri perbankan Swiss, salah satu industri manajemen kekayaan terbesar di dunia.

Keputusannya bergabung dengan Titanbay merupakan sinyal paling jelas sejauh ini mengenai ke mana arah pusat gravitasi pasar privat (private markets) tengah bergeser. Para manajer kekayaan Eropa sedang berlomba memperluas akses klien terhadap berbagai investasi alternatif. Di sisi lain, para manajer aset berupaya menemukan cara yang lebih efisien untuk menjangkau segmen klien dengan kekayaan besar. Titanbay berada di antara keduanya, di atas teknologi yang dibangun khusus untuk dana pasar privat. Semua hal yang selama ini dikerjakan industri secara manual atau disatukan dari berbagai penyedia layanan kini ditangani Titanbay di satu tempat melalui infrastruktur yang dibangunnya sendiri.

"Marcel adalah salah satu tokoh paling dihormati di industri manajemen kekayaan Eropa, dan hanya sedikit orang di industri kami yang penilaiannya lebih berbobot daripada dia," ujar Michael Gruener, salah satu CEO Titanbay. "Kepemimpinannya di UBS, masa tugasnya yang panjang di dewan UBP, serta lima tahun perannya membentuk industri perbankan Swiss melalui Swiss Bankers Association memberinya sudut pandang atas industri ini yang nyaris tidak dimiliki siapa pun. Bergabungnya dia di dewan kami untuk ikut menentukan arah ke depan adalah momen yang luar biasa bagi perusahaan. Kami beruntung memilikinya."

Marcel Rohner mengatakan: "Pasar privat semakin menjadi alokasi inti bagi klien dengan kekayaan besar di Eropa, tetapi infrastruktur industrinya belum mampu mengimbangi. Titanbay telah membangun sesuatu yang berbeda, yaitu teknologi dan operasional yang dirancang khusus untuk kelas aset ini. Keduanya kini bener-benar digunakan oleh para manajer kekayaan dan manajer aset terkemuka. Saya sudah tidak sabar untuk bekerja sama dengan dewan seiring dengan langkah perusahaan untuk beralih ke babak berikutnya."

Tentang Marcel Rohner

Marcel Rohner adalah Wakil Ketua Dewan Union Bancaire Priv?e, Ketua Swiss Bankers Association, dan mantan Group Chief Executive UBS AG. Pada periode 2007 hingga 2009, dia memimpin bank tersebut melewati krisis keuangan global. Sejak 2021, dia menjabat Ketua Swiss Bankers Association setelah lima tahun berperan membentuk kebijakan perbankan Swiss. Dia akan menyerahkan posisi tersebut kepada Giorgio Pradelli di acara Bankers Day pada bulan September 2026. Dia meraih gelar PhD di bidang Ekonomi dari University of Zurich.

Tentang Titanbay

Titanbay adalah satu-satunya perusahaan yang menstrukturkan, meluncurkan, mengelola, dan memperdagangkan dana pasar privat di satu tempat. Semuanya ditopang oleh teknologi rancangan sendiri yang sebelumnya tidak pernah ada.

Para manajer aset menggunakan Titanbay untuk membawa dana pasar privat ke pasar dan menjalankannya dalam skala besar. Para manajer kekayaan mengakses dana tersebut dan memperdagangkannya melalui sistem yang telah mereka miliki. Infrastruktur teknologi dan regulasi Titanbay menghubungkan kedua sisi, mengotomatiskan kompleksitas operasional yang selama ini membuat industri terfragmentasi.

Untuk informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi titanbay.com

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MONACO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the aegis of 'Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting', Yacht Club de Monaco's La Belle Classe Academy training centre caters for yachting professionals with a 360o programme covering all aspects of the sector, structured around Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Navigation, the art of hospitality, etiquette and onboard protocol are taught to internationally recognised standards.

Its Yachting Masterclass programme is accredited by the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI), while several technical courses are certified by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), a global reference for boating and water sports training. This recognition by two highly reputable bodies underpins the excellence and relevance of the instruction provided by the YCM.

Keen to engage the next generation, La Belle Classe Academy also offers a Summer Yachting Camp, an immersive programme organised by YCM every year. Open to 16 to 22 year-olds, with no prerequisites, this camp provides an excellent introduction to yachting. Over one or two weeks, participants learn how to drive motorboats and jet-skis, first aid, meteorology, nautical knots, safety at sea, and a wide range of nautical and educational activities.

Supervised by professionals, they acquire practical skills and recognised certifications such as the RYA Powerboat Level 2 and Personal Watercraft. It is a formative experience in which to learn invaluable skills, gain confidence on the water and discover yachting-related professions.

These modules are designed to help train tomorrow's sailors and support boating enthusiasts and yachting professionals, in addition to the YCM Yachting Student Fair dedicated to discovering yachting and maritime professions, and further reinforce the Principality's international profile.

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*The global superstar brings the cozy vibes to the farm with a new spin on the mobile farming game's iconic theme song.

*"The Cozy Anthem" kicks off a virtual music festival, inviting millions to create a shared summer soundtrack in Hay Day, running June 16 through June 30, and across social media.

HD Fest Joe Jonas

HELSINKI, Finland, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This summer, mobile farming game Hay Day has teamed up with singer, songwriter, and actor Joe Jonas to debut "The Cozy Anthem," an original track inspired by the game's iconic theme song. Jonas transformed the beloved melody into a full lyrical track, marking the start of a community-forward music experience that invites players to slow down and embrace the cozy.

"The Cozy Anthem" marks the kick-off of a two-week virtual music festival across in-game experiences in Hay Day and on social media, inviting fans to remix their own Cozy Anthem in-game. Headlined by Jonas, the festival also spotlights a wide range of emerging, digital-first artists as supporting acts.

"With everything I've got going on, it's not always easy to find a moment to disconnect. Hay Day has become one of those little escapes where I can relax, have fun, and recharge. There's something strangely satisfying about checking on your farm before checking your emails," said Joe Jonas. "I loved getting to put my own twist on the Hay Day theme song, and I'm excited for everyone to hear 'The Cozy Anthem,' make it their own, and hopefully join me on the farm."

Starting June 16th, Jonas' "The Cozy Anthem" will play across every farm in Hay Day, turning the entire game world into a shared summer soundtrack. Clickable music notes will float around players' farms as they tend to them, tied to global community milestones that unlock 13 playable note-inspired decorations to keep forever. Players will also be the first to unlock exclusive access to 'Cozy Covers' of the anthem directly in their community inbox.

From June 18 through June 30, fans can join in directly by creating their own versions of "The Cozy Anthem" in a custom web experience and share their renditions on TikTok. Players can also purchase an exclusive in-game Cozy Jukebox decoration in-game, which plays "The Cozy Anthem," a collectible keepsake that lets the anthem live on long after the festival ends.

"Hay Day has always been a feel-good place to recharge, unwind, and Joe Jonas has brought this energy to life through song with 'The Cozy Anthem,'" said Maya Hofree, Hay Day General Manager. "We're excited to bring the Hay Day community and new players together to take part in this music festival and cannot wait to hear all the unique covers of this cozy song."

Hay Day is free-to-play and can be downloaded on any iOS or Android device.

For more information, please contact supercellus@wearetheromans.com.

About Supercell

Supercell is a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, London, Seoul, and Shanghai. Since its founding in 2010, the company has brought six games to the global market: Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars and Squad Busters. Supercell's dream is to create games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever.

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange, today announced a strategic partnership with Paydify, a payment layer for seamless stablecoin transactions between users and merchants, to expand stablecoin payment acceptance for merchants worldwide.

The collaboration enables merchants connected to Paydify to access Bitget's global user base through a single payment integration, simplifying how businesses accept stablecoin payments across the growing Web3 ecosystem.

Stablecoins have become one of crypto's most practical payment use cases, offering faster settlement, borderless transactions, 24/7 availability, and reduced payment friction. According to a16z's data, consumer-to-business stablecoin transaction volume grew 128% year-over-year, more than doubling over the period, indicating the increasing role of stablecoins in everyday payments.

However, merchant adoption has remained limited by fragmented liquidity and disconnected payment networks. The Bitget and Paydify partnership addresses this gap by improving connectivity between exchanges, merchants, wallets, and end users. Paydify's infrastructure provides a unified gateway for stablecoin payments, helping businesses reduce technical complexity while maintaining a seamless checkout experience.

"Bitget's UEX is built around making digital assets more accessible, usable, and connected across real-world scenarios," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Our partnership with Paydify extends that vision into stablecoin payments by helping merchants connect with Bitget's 125 million global users through simpler, more efficient infrastructure."

Paydify supports stablecoin payment acceptance across leading wallets and blockchain networks, enabling merchants to process on-chain payments with minimal integration requirements while maintaining control over their funds.

"The future of payments is not about moving money between wallets. It is about enabling millions of crypto users to seamlessly spend digital assets anywhere. Together with Bitget, we are turning stablecoins from an investment asset into a payment method," said Sean Dong, Senior Director of Business Operations, Paydify.

The collaboration reinforces Bitget's UEX model by consolidating trading, holding, and spending into a single environment. As these services converge, it positions digital assets as everyday money and pushes the ecosystem past traditional trading into practical, everyday payment solutions.

About Paydify

Paydify is a payments technology layer that facilitates seamless stablecoin transactions directly between users and merchants. Designed for Web3 and digitally native businesses, Paydify supports fast, on-chain payments across leading wallets and blockchains, allowing merchants to instantly receive stablecoins from millions of crypto users with minimal integration and full control, without intermediaries or custody of funds.

Learn more about Paydify at paydify.com.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP?. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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MIAMI, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SpaceX ETF (Cboe: SPCU). SPCU begins trading today at 4am ET and seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, equal to 200% of the daily performance of SpaceX Class A common stock (NASDAQ: SPCX).

SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, June 12, under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company was valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.

SPCU is purpose-built for active traders seeking magnified, short-term exposure to SpaceX. The Fund obtains its exposure primarily through swap agreements and/or listed options contracts rather than by holding SpaceX shares directly, allowing traders to express a high-conviction, tactical view on SpaceX in a single exchange-listed ticker, without a margin account and without managing options positions.

SPCU joins the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe: SPCL), which established 2X daily leveraged exposure to SpaceX on SpaceX's IPO date. On that date, SPCL's leveraged exposure was tied exclusively to SpaceX, although the Fund will hold other investments in accordance with its investment strategy and prospectus disclosures. SPCU further expands Defiance's lineup of leveraged products linked to SpaceX.

For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcu or call 833.333.9383.

The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios.

The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (the "Underlying Security") and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund's performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of SpaceX over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.

An investment in the Fund is not a direct investment in SpaceX.

Brokerage commissions may be charged on trades.

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The inaugural Global Lean IT Day will be observed annually on June 16 and recognizes lean IT professionals managing growing cybersecurity complexity with limited resources

CHICAGO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coro, the leading cybersecurity platform purpose-built for organizations with lean IT teams, today announced the launch of Global Lean IT Day, an annual observance dedicated to recognizing IT professionals managing enterprise-level cybersecurity challenges, often with significantly leaner teams, budgets, and operational resources than their enterprise counterparts.

Recognizing One of Cybersecurity's Most Critical Groups

Lean IT teams represent one of the most operationally critical (and historically underserved) groups in cybersecurity today. According to ISC2's 2025 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 59% of organizations reported critical or significant cybersecurity skills shortages, underscoring the growing operational pressure placed on lean IT and security teams.

Defined not simply by headcount, but by the widening gap between operational responsibility and available resources, these professionals manage endpoints, email threats, cloud environments, and compliance obligations while simultaneously supporting users and maintaining infrastructure. Yet the tools available to them have historically been built for organizations structured around specialization, creating a growing disconnect between how cybersecurity platforms are traditionally built and how lean IT teams actually operate today.

"Lean IT teams are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity," said Joe Sykora, CEO of Coro. "For years, the industry has framed lean IT as 'doing more with less.' That language undersells the operational reality these teams navigate every day. Lean IT professionals are managing enterprise-level responsibility through increasingly lean operating models, and they are doing it with remarkable precision and agility. Global Lean IT Day is about changing that narrative and ensuring the industry builds technology that actually reflects how these teams work."

Building a Larger Industry Conversation

Global Lean IT Day will feature partner and MSP activations across multiple regions, along with social media campaigns encouraging the broader industry to recognize lean IT professionals. Channel partners, MSPs, security vendors, and IT professionals are invited to participate using #GlobalLeanITDay.

Join the Global Lean IT Day Conversation

To mark the inaugural Global Lean IT Day, Coro is hosting a special webinar experience focused on the realities of lean IT operations today. The event will feature a pre-recorded discussion with Joe Sykora and Coro Vice President of Security Strategy Benjamin Morrell, along with a live Q&A session with Coro Director of Sales Engineering Vincent Delbar, where they'll discuss operational efficiency, AI-native security, and the future of lean IT environments.

Global Lean IT Day is not just about recognition. It is about creating a larger industry conversation around how cybersecurity operations are evolving.

The webinar will take place today, June 16 at 11 a.m. Central Time and can be accessed here: Register for the Global Lean IT Day Webinar

Access the Global Lean IT Day Media Kit

Looking for additional resources to help spread the word? Coro has created a Global Lean IT Day media kit featuring social graphics to help partners, MSPs, IT professionals, and members of the cybersecurity community participate in the conversation.

Access the media kit here: Media Kit

Whether you're sharing on social media, engaging your customers, or simply celebrating the teams behind modern cybersecurity operations, the media kit makes it easy to join the movement.

And the Conversation Doesn't End Here

Global Lean IT Day marks the beginning of a broader conversation around the future of cybersecurity operations.

To continue that conversation, Coro has launched a new industry survey exploring how lean IT teams are navigating today's increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. The findings, which will be unveiled ahead of Black Hat USA 2026, will provide fresh insights into operational efficiency, AI adoption, and the challenges facing modern IT organizations.

Professionals can participate in the survey here: Help Define the State of Cybersecurity

And for those attending Black Hat USA 2026, Coro will be sharing the findings and continuing the conversation around the future of lean IT with cybersecurity leaders from across the industry.

Lean IT Is Becoming the Operational Standard

The launch of Global Lean IT Day reflects a broader shift happening across modern cybersecurity operations. As organizations consolidate resources, expand digital infrastructure, and navigate increasingly distributed environments, lean IT is increasingly becoming the operational standard across modern business environments.

Global Lean IT Day was created to recognize that reality, build community among professionals who often operate in isolation, and ensure the professionals at the center of this shift are recognized, supported, and equipped for the future.

Global Lean IT Day will be observed annually on June 16 moving forward.

About Coro

Coro is a leading global cybersecurity platform purpose-built for organizations with Lean IT teams. Coro delivers comprehensive security through a unified, integrated platform that consolidates endpoint, email, network, and cloud security. Its solution replaces fragmented security tools with unified, automated protection that simplifies operations, closes coverage gaps, and reduces cost and operational burden without expanding IT headcount. By automatically detecting and remediating security threats, Coro enables organizations and their channel partners to scale security efficiently and sustainably. The company has been recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and named one of North America's fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years. For more information, please visit Coro or follow us via LinkedIn.

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The study warns of falling customer satisfaction across global regulated industries, with consumers reporting they are ready to switch providers when communications fall short

NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Communications, a leading customer engagement technology provider for regulated industries, today released its 2026 Customer Experience Benchmark research findings, the most comprehensive edition of the annual study to date.

This year's findings leave no room for doubt: how brands communicate can make or break your business. Two in every three consumers (63%) say they would switch providers if communications failed to meet their expectations, rising to 72% among Millennials and 70% among Gen Z.

Drawing on responses from 4,000 consumers worldwide across the financial services, insurance, healthcare, and government sectors, the research exposes the brutal cost of getting customer communications wrong.

Expectations for engagement hit an all-time high, but satisfaction is dipping

Eight in ten (85%) of consumers say communications directly impact how they feel about their favorite brand, an all-time high since the study's inception. The stakes are equally high across every sector surveyed: financial services (85%), insurance (86%), healthcare (86%), and government (87%) customers say communications directly shape their experience.

But importance and satisfaction are moving in opposite directions. Only 52% rate their current communications as good or excellent, a 10-point decrease year-on-year, with the sharpest decline in insurance, where satisfaction has fallen to just 50%. Roughly two in five customers across all industries and markets do not consider the communications they receive to be good, an early sign of what's to come.

The culprits are consistent across all markets and generations: poorly written communications, broken form processes, and AI deployed without the transparency or human oversight that customers now demand.

AI confidence falls while expectations for governance and human oversight rise

The initial wave of AI optimism is flattening and, in some areas, reversing. Consumer confidence in AI's ability to improve the customer experience has dropped to 56%, down 5 points from last year. Trust in AI to manage personal data securely has fallen 6 points in just twelve months. At the same time, concern about the lack of human control has increased by 4% globally, with Baby Boomers registering a 10% surge in concern in a single year.

The value consumers see in AI for real-life use cases is on a year-on-year decline:

AI-powered financial advice: valued by 44% - a 2% decrease YoY

AI-suggested insurance plan changes: valued by 45% - a 6% decrease YoY

AI health recommendations: valued by 46% - an 8% decrease YoY

Meanwhile, demand for transparency has intensified. Most consumers (82%) worldwide say it's important for companies to disclose when AI is used in their interactions. This share rises to 88% among Baby Boomers and reaches 90% in countries like Australia. While 44% trust companies to use AI responsibly in ways that benefit them, that figure drops to just 30% among Boomers and trails significantly in the Benelux region (31%) and New Zealand (38%), where trust is at its lowest.

The generational divide offers valuable insight too. Among Gen Z and Millennials, over half (56-57%) trust companies to use AI responsibly, compared with just 3 in 10 Boomers (30%). Similarly, confidence that AI will improve customer experience is highest with Millennials (67%) and Gen Z (65%), but falls to 42% among Boomers. As the demographic with the greatest financial assets today, older consumers represent a segment organizations cannot afford to alienate.

Benchmark 2026 - AI Comfort

The message to organizations is clear: AI deployment without transparency, human monitoring, and genuine value-add risks eroding the trust you've painstakingly built over the years.

The findings carry particular weight for regulated industries, where communication often occurs during critical moments that shape trust and outcomes. In these moments, clarity, trust, and compliance are not separate considerations ? they are the customer experience.

Every form failure and data breakdown puts customer trust and loyalty at risk

Data collection and form processes are one of the most consequential yet overlooked battlegrounds in customer experience. Nearly two-thirds of consumers (61%) say they would end a relationship with a company if the data collection process was too difficult. That figure rises to 69% among Millennials and 66% among Gen Z, indicating a lower tolerance for friction and a tendency to quickly abandon brands that get it wrong among younger demographics.

The Triggers For Abandoning a Form Are Well-Defined

Disconnected systems are at the core of these failures. Half of consumers (48%) say they sometimes or always need to repeat information when switching between channels and representatives, even though 86% say that seamless information carry over across channels is at least somewhat important to them. This gap between expectation and reality is one of the clearest signals of how businesses have been falling short over the past year.

And when these journeys break down, people escalate them to a human most often. The most common reason consumers abandon digital channels and turn to customer service is 'unclear communication', cited by 43% of consumers across all age groups, industries, and geographies. For organizations running large contact center operations, this is a measurable and avoidable cost.

But the upside of fixing these issues is equally compelling and marks the largest year-over-year shift across the entire study.

When Forms and Data Collection Processes Exceed Expectations

The findings expose a systems problem masquerading as a customer satisfaction problem. The biggest drivers of customer churn aren't complex; they're operational, fixable, and often overlooked. Organizations that solve this will not only address the symptomatic downfalls their competitors are ignoring, but they will also see measurable returns.

"This research indicates that organizations are reaching a tipping point," said Leigh Segall, CEO, Smart Communications. "Customer expectations continue to rise, but many businesses are struggling to keep pace. Consumers are telling us they will switch providers when communications fall short or break down across channels, and they are becoming more selective about how and where they trust AI. For regulated industries, where interactions often involve healthcare decisions, insurance claims, financial guidance, or government services, the stakes couldn't be higher. The organizations that succeed will be those that simplify complex interactions, apply AI responsibly and transparently, and create experiences that built trust at every step."

According to Amy Machado, Research Director at IDC, the findings reflect a broader shift in how customers evaluate companies in an increasingly digital environment: "What we're seeing here is a transition from digital adoption to digital expectation. Customers are no longer impressed by the presence of AI, they're judging how well it works for them." She concludes: "The challenge is that many organizations are still trying to meet modern expectations with legacy systems and fragmented processes. The winners will be those that unify customer experiences, apply AI responsibly, and build trust through every interaction."

Additional findings are available through the company's new interactive web experience, which includes downloadable charts, detailed industry, regional and demographic analyses, and industry-specific versions of the 2026 Customer Experience Benchmark reports.

Notes for editors 

For additional insights, high-res imagery, or to arrange interviews with Smart Communications executives and research leads, please contact the Lorries PR team - SmartCommunications@rlyl.com

Research methodology

The survey was conducted by Toluna on behalf of Smart Communications in June 2026, gathering insights from 4,000 consumers aged 18-55+ across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and APAC, spanning the financial services, insurance, healthcare, and government sectors.

About Smart Communications

Smart Communications is a leading customer engagement technology provider for regulated industries. The company helps organizations simplify the complex interactions that shape people's lives by enabling more connected, personalized, and trusted customer engagement. Its Customer Engagement Platform brings together data collection, customer communications, journey orchestration, trusted AI, and information management to help organizations create seamless experiences across the customer lifecycle. By connecting the systems, processes, and interactions that drive critical business outcomes, Smart Communications enables organizations to improve customer experience, increase operational efficiency, strengthen compliance, and build trust at every touchpoint. More than 700 enterprises worldwide, including Zurich Insurance, Priority Health, The Pacific Financial Group, and The Bancorp, rely on Smart Communications to power engagement in regulated environments. With more than 30 pre-built integrations to leading enterprise platforms including Salesforce, AWS, Guidewire, Duck Creek, OneSpan, and Pega, Smart Communications powers more than 60 billion mission-critical customer interactions each year.

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