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ATFX Executive Talks: Hormoz Faryar, Managing Director of Institutional Sales, ATFX MENA

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HONG KONG, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In October 2023, Hormoz Faryar joined ATFX as the Managing Director of Institutional Sales in MENA. With over 23 years of invaluable experience in FX trading and sales, Hormoz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Today, Hormoz will share insights into the opportunities in the MENA region and how he will help expand the brand in upcoming projects.

Hi Hormoz, as the Managing Director of Institutional Sales in MENA, please tell us why you joined ATFX. Can you provide an overview of your role as the Managing Director at ATFX Connect, the institutional brand of ATFX group?

Hormoz Faryar:

“There are several reasons for joining ATFX, and most of them relate to client solutions and employee empowerment. Within our industry, ATFX stands out as a remarkable organization that prioritizes creating innovative and effective solutions for its clients. What’s unique about my journey is that I had the privilege of working alongside almost 10 ex-colleagues who are now part of ATFX’s 700+ talented workforce. This gave me an intimate understanding of the exceptional work environment and culture even before joining.

As the Managing Director of Institutional Sales at MENA, my role is primarily focused on overseeing our institutional client business. This involves working from our new A-class Dubai office and leveraging ATFX’s extensive resources, cutting-edge technologies, and global reach to provide top-notch service and support to our valued institutional clients. In this dynamic and forward-thinking environment, I am empowered to take on new challenges and continually enhance my professional skills.

By joining ATFX, I am confident that I have aligned myself with a company that not only values its employees but also prioritizes excellence in client solutions. I am excited to be part of an organization that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and truly cares about delivering exceptional results to both its clients and employees.”

What do you see as the key challenges and opportunities for ATFX Connect within the MENA market?  And what strategic initiatives do you plan to implement in order to expand ATFX Connect presence in the region?

Hormoz Faryar:

“The financial services sector in the MENA region is highly competitive, with both local and international players vying for market share. ATFX Connect must effectively differentiate itself to stand out in this crowded market. Moreover, the region has diverse regulatory landscapes, with each country having its own set of regulations and compliance requirements. Navigating through these regulatory frameworks can be challenging for financial institutions.

However, the MENA region is witnessing a growing interest in financial markets, driven by economic diversification efforts, increasing wealth, and both young and mature demographics with a penchant for technology. The growth of technology and demands in the MENA financial sector presents opportunities for ATFX Connect to leverage innovative solutions and digital platforms to reach and engage with clients more effectively. In the same time, investors in the region are increasingly seeking diversified investment products beyond traditional asset classes. ATFX Connect can capitalize on this demand by offering a wide range of investment options and tailored solutions.

ATFX Connect adheres to regulatory requirements in each operating country, following local laws and regulations and striving to maintain high standards. Tailoring products, services, and marketing efforts to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the MENA market, including language localization, cultural sensitivity, and customer support in local languages, are our main focus. We also invest continuously in technology infrastructure and digital solutions to enhance trading platforms, improve user experience, and provide innovative tools and features that meet the evolving needs of MENA clients.

ATFX Connect has been successfully drawing in a high calibre of clients and team members simultaneously, which presents a significant opportunity for us to broaden our presence in the MENA market. Currently, we’re dedicating efforts to a number of substantial projects that will become evident in the forthcoming months. These initiatives are expected to underscore our commitment to growth and innovation within the financial services sector.”

Can you share any specific projects or partnerships in that have contributed to the success of ATFX Connect in MENA?

Hormoz Faryar:

“Over the past half-year, the most substantial factor contributing to our success has been the strategic addition of pivotal team members. For example, the FX industry veterans Drew Niv joint the group as the Chief Strategy Officer, Siju Daniel as the Chief Commercial Officer, and John Bogue as the Director of Insitutional Operation. Besides, launching partnerships and initiating projects play a valuable role, but the linchpin of maximizing outcomes from such endeavors hinges on having a team that is adept at extracting unrivalled value from them. Our hiring strategy has been laser-focused on assembling a cadre of industry trailblazers. This elite group has been tasked with innovating our product lines both for internal efficiencies and external services, which will have a transformative impact on how our clients, particularly those with ATFX Connect, interact with data as well as how they navigate and manage risk.

Moreover, we never stop forming strategic partnerships with local brokers, financial institutions, and technology providers to expand distribution channels, enhance service offerings, and strengthen market presence in the MENA region.”

About ATFX
ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities, including the UK’s FCA, Cypriot CySEC, UAE’s SCA, Australian ASIC, and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.

For further information on ATFX, please visit the ATFX website: https://www.atfx.com.

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Tax Relief Over Democracy? US Expats Weigh Sacrificing Voting Rights to Escape Tax Obligations

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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MyExpatTaxes, the leading tax filing platform for American expats, has found that nearly 60% (58.4%) of expats would give up their right to vote in exchange for not having to file U.S. taxes while living abroad amidst the increasingly complex filing requirements imposed on them.

“We are seeing a very notable shift in the attitude of American expats,” said MyExpatTaxes CEO Nathalie Goldstein. “As tax requirements become more onerous and expensive, especially against the backdrop of historic political polarization and the perception of getting less value in return for taxes paid, we are seeing more Americans than ever questioning whether to remain U.S. citizens.”

There are now 5.9M Americans living outside the United States.

The filing requirements as an American expat have become so daunting that MyExpatTaxes’ survey found 46.7% of respondents considered actually renouncing their US citizenship due to the complexities of filing.

Many first time expats are in fact surprised to learn that even income earned from working a job located in a foreign country is still subject to U.S. tax filing requirements– and adding additional forms and documentation along the way.

The shifting attitude of American expats seems to not merely be a referendum on taxation itself, but rather a dissatisfaction with the value realized from those taxes. Just about 90% of respondents indicated that their quality of life had improved since moving abroad. Perhaps as a nod to the taxation systems in other countries such as across Europe, 88% stated that they are agreeable with paying higher taxes if it means better access to healthcare and social safety nets.

The survey, the largest of its kind ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, polled 1,500 expats living in 89 different countries. The findings also illuminated the potential impact of expat voters with just over 27% of respondents admitting that they have not voted while living abroad. Of those polled, 15% hail from swing states.

As the U.S. remains one of two countries that enforce citizen-based taxation, Goldstein, an American expat herself, encourages all U.S. citizens living abroad to vote in the upcoming 2024 election. “It’s important that Americans abroad are seen as a sizable community, so that those making changes to U.S. taxation laws keep them in mind.”

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Spring Labs Expands Line-Up of Marquee Names to Present at Its Inaugural AI-Native Banking and Fintech Conference

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Industry Luminaries Join Speaker Roster to Discuss AI Use Cases that Drive Economic Growth.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Labs, the intelligent AI powerhouse solution for financial services, today announced it has deepened its bench of speakers to present at the inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Native Banking and Fintech Conference, Monday, October 7, 2024, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah—an epicenter for AI innovation.

The AI-Native Banking and Fintech Conference, which will include an address from Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox, will be co-hosted by the University of Utah, the Utah Bankers Association (UBA), the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and American Fintech Council. In a collaborative setting, leading banks, fintechs, and AI providers will hear about the AI use cases and value-added ideas that translate into real-world applications that drive economic growth.

“When we first announced this event, we were met with a huge wave of enthusiasm from the financial service and fintech ecosystem,” says John Sun, CEO and Co-Founder of Spring Labs. “Our updated roster of speakers includes some of the most prominent names in the industry, and we’re delighted to host them as they collaborate with and inspire our audience on the practical and ethical development and applications of AI.”

“As an organization who is focused on accelerating fintech growth, it’s great to work with organizations like Spring Labs, which are committed to innovation and excellence in fintech and AI,” says Ryan Christiansen, Executive Director of the Stena Center for Financial Technology. “The conference agenda highlights the fantastic financial services ecosystem here in Utah, and we’re excited to participate.”

New speakers added to the line-up include:

Travis Hill, Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Brian Brooks, Former Comptroller of the Currency, OCCDan Pillemer, President and CEO at CardWorksKirk Cullimore, Utah State Senator, Sponsor of the AI Policy Act (SB 149)Zach Boyd, PhD, Director, Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, State of Utah

Additionally, we will be joined by senior leaders from regulatory agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve, the Utah Department of Financial Institutions, C-Suite leaders from prominent fintech banks and fintech companies, academics studying the AI space, and top media outlets covering AI in banking and fintech.

Visit the conference website for further details on the event and/or to purchase tickets.

About Spring Labs
Spring Labs is the creator of Zanko, the intelligent AI copilot for financial institutions. Zanko streamlines customer support and compliance operations by automating tasks, enabling robust self-service options, boosting team efficiency and enhancing the customer experience. For more information, visit: https://www.springlabs.com/.

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Anti-Drone Market worth $7.05 billion by 2029 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global anti-drone market was valued at USD 2.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.05 billion by 2029; it is expected to register a CAGR of 26.7% during the forecast period according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Increasing government spending on counter-drone technologies, rising incidence of critical infrastructure security breaches by unauthorized drones, and surge in adoption of aerial remote sensing technologies to safeguard critical infrastructure are attributed to the demand for anti-drone.

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Market Revenue in 2024

$ 2.16 billion

Estimated Value by 2029

$ 7.05 billion

Growth Rate

Poised to grow at a CAGR of 26.7%

Market Size Available for

2020–2029

Forecast Period

2024–2029

Forecast Units

Value (USD Million/Billion)

Report Coverage

Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends

Segments Covered

By System Type, Application, Platform type, Vertical, and Region

Geographies Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World

Key Market Challenge

Vulnerability to hacking

Key Market Opportunities

Emphasis on improving unmanned aircraft systems technology

Key Market Drivers

Growing number of illicit activities

By System Type: Hybrid systems to account for the larger market share in the forecasted year.

The hybrid segment accounted for the largest share of the anti-drone market in 2029. The trends of integrating multiple anti-drone technologies are rising since they are most effective in detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats. These systems merge electronic, kinetic, and lasers, providing a comprehensive defense solution against UAVs. Hybrid systems use electronic, kinetic, and laser-based countermeasures to offer optimum protection against drones. These systems are designed to detect, track, identify, categorize, and mitigate drones at operational wide ranges ranging from a few km up to tens of km.

By Platform: The ground-based segment accounted for the largest market share in the forecast year.

The ground-based segment will hold a major share of the anti-drone market in 2029. Many ground-based anti-drone systems use several electronic technologies, such as radar, IR sensors, acoustic systems, and RF & GNSS jammers. MESA radar solutions are used mostly for counter-UAS purposes, protecting critical infrastructure, military camps, and other security-sensitive sites from unauthorized drones. One such solution is EchoGuard, a ground-based airspace management solution that contains a software-defined 3D radar that can be specific to the site. This system can identify single or multiple off-chance drones, including swarms in unauthorized areas. They provide accurate and sustained airspace surveillance for the field of view (FOV) they are configured, and both human and AI-monitored visual checks. The system can be easily transported and integrated directly with the command-and-control centers or another identification sensor for portable use, and multiple units of the system can be combined to cover vast areas or lengths of borders. Major providers of ground-based counter-drone systems include companies like EchoDyne Corporation, DeTect, Meteksan Defense, and WhiteFox Defense. Acoustics-based Discovair G2 utilizes patented microphone arrays. With 128 interconnected microphone elements, the Discovair sensor units can establish azimuth and elevation to the target in real-time using advanced digital signal processing.

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By Region: Americas are expected to hold the largest share of the anti-drone market during the forecast period.

Americas is expected to capture the largest share in the anti-drone industry during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to protecting crucial infrastructure in the region. Governments, particularly in the US, invest in anti-drone systems for military bases, borders, and critical infrastructure. For Instance, in April 2023, RTX secured a USD 237 million contract from the US Army to provide Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors (KuRFS) and Coyote effectors. These systems are designed to detect and neutralize unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The contract includes stationary and mobile systems and a specified quantity of effectors, all aimed at enhancing the Army’s operations within the US Central Command region.

Key Players-

The key companies offering anti-drone companies include RTX (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), Thales (France), and IAI (Israel).

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