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Benzinga Announces Winners for the 2024 Global Fintech Awards

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NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, the leading financial media platform for next-generation investors, is thrilled to announce the winners and runners-up of its 10th annual Benzinga Global Fintech Awards. The prestigious event, held at Convene Brookfield Place in New York City, celebrated innovation, excellence, and outstanding achievements across over 25 categories, recognizing companies and individuals who are shaping the future of financial technology.

“This year’s finalists and winners embody the transformative power of fintech innovation,” said Jason Raznick, Founder of Benzinga. “We are proud to honor the brightest minds and most innovative companies in the fintech industry. Their contributions are driving significant advancements and shaping the future of finance.”

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner: Anthony Pompliano

Best of Awards

Best Alternative Investments Platform

Winner: Arrived HomesRunner-Up: Groundfloor: Fractionalized Retail Investing

Best API Solution

Winner: Polygon.ioRunner-Up: DriveWealth

Best Automated Trading Software

Winner: TickblazeRunner-Up: AlgoBulls

Best Broker for Sophisticated Traders

Winner: AlpacaRunner-Up: TradeStation

Best Brokerage App

Winner: WebullRunner-Up: TradeStation

Best Brokerage for Beginners

Winner: StashRunner-Up: eToro

Best Brokerage for Day Trading

Winner: TradeUpRunner-Up: Moomoo

Best Brokerage for Forex in the US

Winner: Trading.comRunner-Up: IBKR

Best Brokerage for Options Trading

Winner: IBKRRunner-Up: Firstrade

Best Brokerage for Short Selling

Winner: TradeZero Holding Corp.Runner-Up: IBKR

Best Brokerage for Trading Futures

Winner: EdgeClearRunner-Up: NinjaTrader

Best Canadian Brokerage

Winner: QuestradeRunner-Up: Qtrade Direct Investing

Best Data Analysis Tool

Winner: Northern Trust Investment Data Science – Equity Data ScienceRunner-Up: PitchBook

Best Day Trading Software

Winner: IBKRRunner-Up: Tickblaze

Best ETF Launch

Winner: iShares Bitcoin TrustRunner-Up: Xtrackers U.S. National Critical Technologies ETF (CRTC)

Best Financial Literacy Tool

Winner: Financial FinesseRunner-Up: MoneyLion Digital Financial Ecosystem

Best Financial Planning Software

Winner: Asset-MapRunner-Up: Origin

Best Financial Research Company

Winner: Toggle AIRunner-Up: EPSMomentum

Best in Financial Education

Winner: Options Industry CouncilRunner-Up: TradeStation

Best Insurtech Company

Winner: infineoRunner-Up: Mylo

Best Investment Research Tech

Winner: Trading CentralRunner-Up: Outprfrm

Best Lending Solution

Winner: Pagaya TechnologiesRunner-Up: Prosper

Best Matching Engine

Winner: Devexperts’ DXmatchRunner-Up: EP3 by Connamara Technologies

Best New Product

Winner: FrecRunner-Up: SoFi Alternative Investments

Best Paper Trading Platform

Winner: TradeZero Holding Corp.Runner-Up: Charles Schwab

Best Payments Solution

Winner: Modern TreasuryRunner-Up: Aeropay

Best Portfolio Tracker

Winner: Delta Investment TrackerRunner-Up: TradeZella

Best Prop Trading Platform

Winner: IBKR

Best RegTech

Winner: Green CheckRunner-Up: Kore

Best Robo-Advisor

Winner: WealthfrontRunner-Up: Titan

Best Social Investing Platform

Winner: Parrot FinanceRunner-Up: Traderverse

Best Software for Longterm Cryptocurrency Investments

Winner: Path CryptoRunner-Up: iTrustCapital

Best Software for Swing Trading

Winner: Autochartist Automatic Trade IdentificationRunner-Up: WealthCharts

Best Software for Trading Cryptocurrency

Winner: Devexperts’ DXtrade

Best Trading Technology

Winner: GTNRunner-Up: Tickblaze

Best Venture Capital Firm

Winner: Tribe CapitalRunner-Up: BankTech Ventures

Breaking Barriers

Winner: GotradeRunner-Up: Apex Trader Funding

Emerging InsurTech

Winner: AspidaRunner-Up: TruStage Payment Guard

Institutional Innovation

Winner: Tipigo InsightsRunner-Up: Quinn

Most Innovative ETF Company

Winner: StockSnips

Most Innovative in Capital Markets

Winner: GTNRunner-Up: OpenYield

Most Impactful Fintech Executive

Winner: Anthony Denier

Peoples Choice

Winner: NVSTly: Social Investing

Chairman’s Awards

Chairman’s Awards: Best AI Analysis Tool

Winner: True Trading Group

Chairman’s Awards: Best AI Chat API

Winner: FinChat

Chairman’s Awards: Best AI Finance Start-up

Winner: WNSTN.ai

Chairman’s Awards: Best AI Research Platform

Winner: Quasar Markets

Chairman’s Awards: Best AI Tool for Software Performance

Winner: TurinTech AI

Chairman’s Awards: Best Backtesting Software

Winner: FX Replay

Chairman’s Awards: Best Fraud Prevention Solution

Winner: ID Dataweb

Chairman’s Awards: Best Gold Broker

Winner: MultiBank Group

Chairman’s Awards: Best Hybrid Trading Solution

Winner: Tickblaze

Chairman’s Awards: Best In Customer Loyalty

Winner: Kartera

Chairman’s Awards: Best Shareholder Engagement Platform

Winner: Tiicker

Chairman’s Awards: Best Stock Scanner

Winner: WealthCharts

Chairman’s Awards: Excellence in Democratizing Options Trading

Winner: SensaMarket

Chairman’s Awards: Excellence in Futures Education

Winner: NinjaTrader

Chairman’s Awards: Excellence in Futures Prop Trading

Winner: Apex Trader Funding

Chairman’s Awards: Excellence in Holistic Trading Education

Winner: Piranha Profits

Chairman’s Awards: Most Innovative Leveraged Issuer

Winner: Microsectors

Chairman’s Awards: Most Innovative Options Brokerage

Winner: Tradier

Chairman’s Awards: Most Innovative Prop Trading Firm 2024

Winner: For Traders

Chairman’s Awards: Best Software for Trading Futures

Winner: Optimus Futures

About Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards 2024:

The Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards celebrate excellence across the fintech industry, honoring the companies, executives, and platforms that are shaping the future of finance. With networking opportunities, panel discussions, and a prestigious awards ceremony, the event provides an unparalleled platform for deal-making and collaboration.

For more information about the winners or to learn more about future events, visit Benzinga Events.

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Info-Tech Research Group’s 2024 CIO Awards Honour Top IT Leaders in the APAC Region

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Info-Tech Research Group’s annual CIO Awards celebrate APAC IT leaders who have demonstrated exceptional value delivery, strategic alignment, and high stakeholder satisfaction as measured by the global research and advisory firm’s CIO Business Vision diagnostic.

SYDNEY, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has announced the Asia-Pacific (APAC) recipients of its 2024 CIO Awards. These prestigious awards honour IT leaders who have excelled in aligning IT with organisational goals, fostering innovation, and achieving outstanding stakeholder satisfaction scores. Based on insights from Info-Tech’s CIO Business Vision diagnostic, these leaders set the standard for IT success in an era of exponential technology transformation.

Info-Tech’s CIO Awards recognise IT leaders across categories such as small, medium, large, and enterprise, as well as regional leaders within APAC. Another category, the “Growth Leaders” category, celebrates IT leaders who have achieved significant improvements in stakeholder satisfaction year-over-year.

“The 2024 CIO Awards showcase the remarkable ability of IT leaders in the APAC region to navigate the complexities of rapid digital transformation while meeting the rising expectations of stakeholders,” says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. “This year’s winners exemplify not only leadership but also the commitment to continuous improvement, evolving IT capabilities to meet strategic needs. By shifting IT’s role from an order taker to a value-added partner and innovator, these leaders have fostered gradual yet impactful improvements that drive measurable results, align IT with organizational priorities, and enable transformative growth. Their achievements are a testament to how IT leadership can shape the future while creating lasting value today.”

The CIO Awards program has recognised IT leaders since its inception in 2016. By leveraging insights from the CIO Business Vision diagnostic, which evaluates stakeholder satisfaction across multiple dimensions of IT governance, the awards celebrate leaders who deliver measurable business value while fostering trust and collaboration within their organisations.

The 2024 winners represent a diverse range of industries, including government, manufacturing, financial services, and higher education. The awards also highlight the increasing importance of IT as a strategic driver, particularly in a period of rapid IT growth and transformation.

Winners of Info-Tech’s 2024 CIO Awards in the APAC Leaders Category:

Sean Carritt, Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW)Michael Fugaro, SW Accountants & Advisors PTY LTDLiz Gosling, Auckland University of TechnologyDennis Moncrieff, Tomago Aluminium CompanyMelvyn Pensee-Arnold, Cairns Regional Council

To explore the complete list of winners and learn more about their achievements, please visit Info-Tech’s 2024 CIO Awards page.

For exclusive and timely commentary from industry experts about Info-Tech’s CIO Business Vision diagnostic and the importance of stakeholder satisfaction in IT leadership, please contact pr@infotech.com.

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, Senior PR Manager, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com | +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418

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Xinhua Silk Road: Wendeng huabobo, intangible cultural heritage fuels e-commerce growth and embraces digital transformation

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BEIJING, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wendeng District, located in Weihai City, east China’s Shandong Province, has been recognized by the provincial department of commerce as an e-commerce industrial zone of Wendeng huabobo, showing its success in leveraging the local intangible cultural heritage to drive economic development.

Wendeng huabobo, a type of flower-shaped steamed bun, is deeply rooted in Shandong’s cultural traditions.

In recent years, Wendeng has implemented targeted measures to modernize the traditional craft and boost brand visibility. As a result, this unique heritage product has gained significant traction in the digital marketplace.

With widespread exposure on Chinese short-video platform Douyin, Wendeng huabobo has captured national attention and won several accolades, including the Gold Medal at the 2023 China Brands and Trademarks Exposition.

The district has also invested in developing its huabobo industry ecosystem by establishing an industrial association, an incubator park, and a cultural innovation base, aiming to integrate resources across the supply chain from raw material cultivation to product sales.

Currently, Wendeng is home to 33 huabobo production enterprises and 131 huabobo small workshops, offering a variety of products tailored for birthdays, table displays, and other occasions.

E-commerce has become a key driver for the industry, with some products gaining 10,000 orders in single live-streaming sales. The total output value of Wendeng huabobo has reached 400 million yuan.

Looking ahead, Wendeng plans to further enhance its e-commerce capabilities by raising product quality standards, strengthening food safety supervision, and utilizing both traditional and digital media. Offline activities such as festivals and trade shows will also be organized to expand the market reach of Wendeng huabobo.

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iShare-Home Residential Smart Solar System: A Comprehensive and One-Stop Choice for Your Home

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SLENERGY, a top provider of smart energy solutions, launched the iShare-Home Residential Smart Solar System, providing a dependable, efficient, and affordable solar energy solution.

Slenergy’s iShare-Home Residential Smart Solar System uses inclusive all-in-one packaged product approach, by streamlining the process and eliminating the need to source from multiple manufacturers and suppliers, to help customers save time and costs. Slenergy’s engineering and product development team ensures that every PV system is fully compatible for seamless turnkey installations, providing a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Furthermore, iShare-Home Residential Solar Energy Solution features a wide range of internal components and hardware that adhere to global industry standards. With multiple certifications for all components, customers can be confident they are receiving top-quality products. Additionally, Slenergy offers a complete line of warranties on all major products and components within our PV kits and solar energy solutions with optional extended warranties upon request.

The design of Slenegy’s iShare-Home system focuses on standardization and high compatibility. The mounting structure meets load and installation requirements in most market areas, while standardized cable design ensures easy installation and maintenance. Energy storage adopts the smallest modular unit of 2.56kWh, giving customers flexibility to meet their specific needs.

In terms of its performance and efficiency, iShare-Home system excels. PV modules offer high efficiency and power, reaching a maximum efficiency of 21.8% and a module power of up to 425W. Inverters feature dual MPPT technology for layout and design flexibility, with a maximum efficiency of up to 98.2%. Battery technology uses LiFeO4 cells with high charging rates, ensuring superior performance with remote diagnosis and real-time data monitoring.

Additionally, Slenergy’s iShare-Home system provides various other benefits. Factory prefabricated and pre-connected wiring connections allow for easy plug-and-play installation while maintaining safety and functionality. The PV modules sport a sleek, minimalistic design, enhancing the aesthetics of your home. And with remote upgrade and equipment failure alarm functions, monitoring and managing your system is simple and convenient.

Slenergy’s iShare-Home Residential Smart Solar System offers a comprehensive and beneficial option for residential use for its all-in-one packaged product approach, high-quality components, standardization, and high compatibility design, along with superior product performance. As a world-leading provider of sustainable smart energy solutions, Slenergy’s iShare-Home system offers a range of cost-effective solutions. Don’t hesitate to take the opportunity to transform your home energy management with Slenergy’s iShare-Home system. How to contact us:

German Office:
Slenergy Technology GmbH
Email: Qing.Hu@slenergy.com
Address: Hamburger Allee 2-4 60486 Frankfurt a.M. Germany

Spain Office:
Slenergy Technology Co, S.L.
Email: Simon.Ye@slenergy.com  
Address: Avenida de Europa 26, edificio atica V. 2ºF, 28224 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain

Italy Contact Info:
Email:Ricky.Xu@slenergy.com

About Slenergy

Slenergy, was founded by well-known experts in the field of photovoltaics, along with a distinguished top management team. Its core products include standardized solutions applicable for all scenarios (residential, C&I, micro and off-grid, etc.), PV and energy storage inverters, smart junction boxes, portable energy storage products, smart energy management systems, etc.

Slenergy has inherited excellent “intelligent manufacturing genes” in technology research, product quality, intelligent manufacturing, and other aspects. Slenergy has set up R&D centers in Germany and China, and its production base is in Chuzhou, China. The core team has over 10 years of R&D and technology accumulation in PV products, with over 150 technical staff. The company has set up branches in Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, etc., set up customer service centers and warehouses in Germany & Spain, businesses cover the whole world. For more information:

www.slenergy.com

Media Contact: marketing@slenergy.com 

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