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Waton Securities International Launches AI-IRO, Ushering in a New Era for Investor Relations Management with Artificial Intelligence

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HONG KONG, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Waton Securities International Limited (Waton Securities), a leading licensed broker in Hong Kong and a pioneering SaaS service provider, officially launched its latest product, the AI Investor Relations Officer (AI-IRO), at the 10th Investor Relations Awards organized by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA).

Designed to meet the distinct needs of public companies, the AI-IRO aims to accelerate the practice of investor relations into the advanced era of artificial intelligence. By leveraging comprehensive big data from the capital markets, AI-IRO significantly boosts the productivity of investor relations tasks and enhances corporate brand image.

Technically, Waton Securities has partnered strategically with Amazon Web Services, utilizing their cutting-edge Claude series of large language models and strong tech support. This, combined with advanced vector knowledge bases, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text technologies, ensures robust AI performance. The firm also employs state-of-the-art encryption and strict data management processes to protect information security and ensure compliance with disclosure standards.

Traditionally, investor relations teams struggle to meet the constant communication demands of investors. AI-IRO addresses this by integrating the company’s compliance database and market information, thus becoming an intelligent assistant that aligns with the company’s culture. It generates accurate, consistent responses and provides round-the-clock feedback, thereby continually building the trust with investors.

Besides, AI-IRO enables investor relations professionals to enhance their work efficiency significantly, particularly in tasks such as market data collection, preparation of IR materials, generation of press release, and organizing meeting minutes, sharply reducing the time and labor required.

Generative AI is transforming the financial industry, unlocking new levels of productivity. AI-IRO’s algorithms and models are now critical competitive assets for financial institutions, optimizing decision-making processes, reducing operational costs, and providing personalized financial services.

According to the “2024 Financial Industry Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Report” by Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management and other authoritative research centers, generative AI is projected to contribute an additional $30 trillion to the financial sector, potentially revolutionizing transactions, investment management, and risk assessment within three years.

Waton Securities emphasized its commitment to leveraging its extensive expertise in financial technology, leading with an international team of doctorate-level professionals, and harnessing exclusive, cutting-edge AI technologies. The company aims to deliver transformative AI-driven solutions that democratize the benefits of financial technology and foster a future where technology is both advanced and compassionate.

About the company

Waton Securities International, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Hong Kong, operates globally with teams in China, USA, Singapore, and Europe. The firm holds 1/4/5/9 licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (central number: AAK004). Waton is a certified member of the Hong Kong Financial Technology Association (FTAHK) and the Singapore Financial Technology Association (SFA). It is also a recommended service provider by InvestHK.

Our main business includes settlement services for Hong Kong, US, and A-shares, and comprehensive IT platform services for the securities industry. Waton’s innovative SaaS solution, “Broker Cloud”, enables corporate clients to deploy and manage high-performance digital customer information and trading systems independently, providing an exceptional mobile terminal experience for global users.

The AI division of Waton Securities features an international team of PhDs who create digital personality avatars for customized services for specific needs of the clients.

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Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific

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A catalyst for growth and innovation, Chan brings decades of cross-market expertise to power Stagwell’s next phase of growth in APAC

SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell’s growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets.

This appointment builds on Stagwell’s growth momentum across APAC on the heels of acquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices.

Chan will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. “As the global marketing landscape continues to shift, Asia Pacific stands out as a region of extraordinary opportunity. Connie’s leadership will be instrumental as we build a network that not only responds to the complexity of today, but sets the pace for what’s next,” said Linder.

“Connie doesn’t just drive growth. She builds momentum that breaks the sound barrier,” said Randy Duax, Stagwell’s Managing Director, Asia Pacific. “We’ve spent the last three years building the kind of platform the holding companies said couldn’t be done—media, creative, strategy and PR moving as one, built for speed, wired for scale. Connie isn’t here to learn the playbook. She’s here to call the next play.”

Chan brings a track record of transformative leadership spanning decades in media, marketing, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as CEO of OMD China, where she oversaw the agency’s operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, with a focus on driving growth and creativity, and inspiring teams with a strong focus on culture. Prior to that, Chan held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of the Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore, and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker), focusing on strategic client partnerships.

Upon her appointment, Chan reflected, “I’ve always believed in the power of strategic clarity and bold ideas. At Stagwell, we have the talent, the ambition, and the platform to build work that matters – and impact that endures.”

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Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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PR@Stagwellglobal.com 

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Das Marketing Shares Concerns Over Corporate Service Experience in Singapore

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Das Marketing International reports serious issues with a Singapore service provider, urging businesses to exercise due diligence and know their legal rights.

SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Das Marketing International Group Pte. Ltd. would like to share important information about its experience with an external corporate secretarial provider in Singapore – Investbanq Corporate Services Pte. Ltd.

During our cooperation, we encountered a number of serious operational and management issues that significantly impacted our business, including:

Refusal to carry out key corporate transactions, which caused significant delays in our business, instead requested for unreasonable compliance inquiry including source of fund of the transactions.

Requesting excessive and confidential information and documentation, without clear justification, including reason for transactions, original agreements, source of capital and tax information.

Refusal to arrange a meeting with a compliance specialist despite verbal requests and demands for direct interaction on regulatory matters.

Demanding unreasonably high budget of USD 20k for legal counsel despite low risk situations.

Refusal to perform actions despite clear instructions given as a client.

Overall a horrible client experience.

Fortunately, the current Singapore legislation allowed us to promptly change the nominee director and corporate secretary, restoring control over the management of the company without the involvement of the previous provider.

We strongly recommend that companies operating in Singapore carefully select corporate service providers, enter into written contracts in a timely manner and be well aware of their rights under the Companies Act and other regulations.

Das Marketing International Group Pte. Ltd. remains committed to the principles of transparency, professionalism and strict compliance with Singapore laws.

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Director, Das Marketing International Pte. Ltd., 1 3152803039, shgdasm@proton.me

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Club Offers Released on May 18, 2025

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces the release of Club Offers for Club Members.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts in the U.S.:

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Escape to Cancun and spend 5 nights at an all-inclusive resort with direct beach access (flights included). Club Members save 56% when compared to what everyone else pays.$99—HOTEL STAYS NATIONWIDE WITH NO RESORT FEES
We’ve negotiated savings of up to 75% off regular rates at 10 well-reviewed hotels in major cities across the country, including Boston, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco. Even better, all resort fees are waived.$1999—ALL-INCLUSIVE MALDIVES OVERWATER VILLA FOR 2
Enjoy ocean views while relaxing in your 5-star overwater villa for 5 nights. All meals and drinks are included.$299—NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WITH FLIGHTS
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Spend $75 and get a $150 gift card valid for treatments at hundreds of spas nationwide. You won’t find this offer anywhere else.

Some offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com.

About Travelzoo

We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with thousands of top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give us access to irresistible deals.

Travelzoo is a registered trademark of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Paige CramLos Angeles
+1 609 668 0645
pcram@travelzoo.com

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