SWI Group announces the appointment of a strong Strategic Advisory Board and a dedicated Sports & Entertainment Committee to broaden the Group’s future focus

LONDON and GENEVA, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SWI Group, the alternative investment platform recently created from Stoneweg Group and Icona Capital, announces today that its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board (‘the Board’) has already started to begin its deliberations on a number of potential commercial initiatives.

Max-Hervé George, Chairman and Co-CEO SWI Group and Jaume Sabater, Co-CEO of SWI, have assembled an impressive team that will provide strategic advice and guidance on the Group’s overall business and its development strategy.

In addition to the new Board, SWI Group has created a dedicated Sports & Entertainment Committee, spearheaded by Frédéric Vasseur, the F1 team principal; Charles Leclerc, the F1 driver; and Andrés Iniesta, the former footballer for Barcelona and World Cup winner for Spain, that will seek and drive opportunities across the globe within these fields.

The full complement of the Strategic Advisory Board and the Sports & Entertainment Committee is as follows:

Arnaud de Puyfontaine, the Chairman of Vivendi, serves as Non-Executive Chairman of SWI’s Strategic Advisory BoardOlivier Jollin and Simon Benhamou are focusing on the Group’s strategy and business developmentFrédéric Vasseur, Charles Leclerc and Andrés Iniesta will lead the SWI Sports & Entertainment Committee (SWI SEC), a separate entity to the Board, and will be focused on dedicated opportunities across these sectors

Bringing together these talents with an alternative investment approach will create exciting and viable pathways for strategic partnerships, innovative initiatives and new business ventures. 

Max-Hervé George, Chairman and Co-CEO: “We have made rapid progress since we announced the composition of the Board earlier this month and we already have a full agenda for us to to consider and debate including potentially holding our first global investors conference early next year, likely after the F1 Season has finished.” 

Jaume Sabater, Group Co-CEO adds, “Working with such a strong and diverse Strategic Advisory Board adds opportunity, energy and new approaches to modern business. Combining business initiatives with sporting icons creates a synergy of talent, discipline and efficiency: the values and motivation are shared in finding goals, building growth and common success.”

Charles Leclerc, F1 Driver, said: “I’m looking forward to helping SWI develop their fast-growing business. This is a new challenge for me, and I have several ideas about how and where we can take the passion and expertise that lies behind every sport to drive real business growth. 

“I have known Max for many years, he likes to move quickly and deliver results. It won’t surprise anyone, but I have a similar approach; so, I am confident that together we will have several exciting announcements in the near future.”  

The Board will serve as an exclusive and collaborative advisory group for the company, as well as providing opportunities to reach new investors and institutions across a wide number of industries, including sports, finance & business, education, healthcare, social & community building, as well as arts & culture. 

About SWI Group

SWI Group (www.swi.com) is an alternative investment platform driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit that operates in a number of sectors, including Data Centres, Real Estate, Credit, and the Financial Sector. The company’s investment strategies are grounded in thorough research, in-depth first-hand knowledge, and the ability to efficiently implement strategies to maximise the greatest return potential.

SWI Group relies on local operating teams to identify, develop and manage opportunities around the world, both real estate and investment strategies. SWI Group currently has over €10 billion of assets under management and more than 350 employees across 26 offices across the world.

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– Utilizing cargo-partner’s Business Locations to Expand Services to Central/Eastern Europe –

TOKYO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nippon Express Co., Ltd., (hereinafter “Nippon Express”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., in collaboration with fellow group company cargo-partner GmbH (hereinafter “cargo-partner”), has launched a “Vienna Consolidation” service for exports from Japan to Central and Eastern Europe.

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Background to service development
With recent years seeing a rise in the demand for export cargo to Central and Eastern Europe, the limited consolidation service options for shipments originating in Japan have become an issue. To address this growing demand, Nippon Express worked with cargo-partner, whose network spans Central and Eastern Europe, to develop a cross-dock consolidation service to both European regions based out of its Vienna CFS.

Overview of Vienna Consolidation service
This service covers transport from major ports in Japan (Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe, Hakata and Moji) to a total of 26 destinations in Central and Eastern Europe (Vienna, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, Zagreb, Prague, Budapest, etc.). Nippon Express uses FP1, which sails non-stop from Japan to Northern Europe, for containerized cargo transport to the Vienna CFS, where the containers are offloaded and the cargo devanned and transported to its respective destinations. The NX Group handles the cargo from origin to destination, ensuring high-quality, safe, and reliable service.

Features of the service
– A wide variety of destinations
Service to the entire Central and Eastern European regions is available from the Vienna CFS. Nippon Express provides extensive first-rate services using the trunk-line transport offered by cargo-partner’s numerous business locations throughout the regions.

– High transport quality
Containerized cargo is shipped directly from Japan to Northern Europe and then transported to the Vienna CFS. NX Group business locations perform all CFS tasks at both origin and destination to maintain high transport quality.

– Attractive pricing
Customers can save an average of 20-30% compared to traditional service pricing.

The NX Group remains committed to making full use of all forms of transport to support its customers’ business expansion on a global scale.

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NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/

NX Group’s official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/

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SINGAPORE, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FOMO Pay, a leading major payment institution headquartered in Singapore, has joined the Global Dollar Network (GDN), an open, enterprise-driven network designed to accelerate global adoption of stablecoins. As one of the first partners of GDN, FOMO Pay will integrate Global Dollar (USDG), a stablecoin issued by Paxos, into its digital payment infrastructure, enabling near-instant, transparent, and regulated stablecoin payments for merchants and corporates.

The integration of USDG will allow FOMO Pay’s broad merchant base, spanning sectors such as F&B, hospitality, and retail, to accept USDG payments from their end customers seamlessly. This addition enhances consumers’ checkout experience with more flexible payment options, translating digital currency innovation into real-world utility. In parallel, FOMO Pay’s corporate clients will be able to leverage USDG to streamline cross-border payments with greater speed, transparency, and regulatory confidence.

Louis Liu, Founder and CEO of FOMO Pay, said: “The broader adoption of regulated stablecoins marks the next chapter in financial innovation, unlocking new possibilities for faster, more transparent, and compliant payments. USDG is a meaningful step in that direction, and we are pleased to join the Global Dollar Network as one of its first members to advance stablecoin adoption. Backed by FOMO Pay’s strong local banking and payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia, the Greater Bay Area, and the Middle East and North Africa, we stand ready to help shape a more inclusive and interoperable future for digital finance.”

FOMO Pay is dedicated to partnering with industry leaders to deliver faster, more cost-effective, and regulated payment solutions. By enhancing cross-border payments and facilitating real-world use cases for stablecoins, the company continues to drive innovation in digital finance. Through its efforts, FOMO Pay aims to make modern financial instruments more accessible to businesses, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and interoperable global payments ecosystem.

About FOMO Pay

Founded in 2015, FOMO Pay is a Major Payment Institution licensed in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm has become a leading one-stop digital payment, digital banking, and digital asset solution provider. It is currently building Asia’s fully licensed financial platform, helping institutions and businesses connect between traditional and next-generation financial services. The firm offers its three flagship products:

FOMO Payment – One-stop digital payment solution for merchants, corporates and financial institutionsFOMO iBank – Facilitate businesses’ everyday requirements for transactional banking needsFOMO Treasury – One-stop digital asset services provider bridging Web 2.0 & Web 3.0

Visit www.fomopay.com for more information. For media inquiries, contact marketing@fomopay.com.

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