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Ecobank Partners with Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Across 35 African Markets

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November 8, 2024

Nium announces its partnership with Ecobank, a pan-African financial solutions leader, bringing real-time cross-border payments to 35 markets on the continent

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated., the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers. This partnership is set to revolutionise the region’s payments landscape by enabling faster, more efficient international payments for businesses and consumers alike.

Nium’s real-time payments infrastructure will be integrated into Ecobank’s existing banking operations, empowering Ecobank to enhance its services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ecobank will connect its existing Swift workflows to Nium, gaining access to real-time transfers, updates, clearing, settlement, and payment tracking, without the need for complex API integrations. This will significantly reduce waiting times for cross-border payments, enabling businesses to make faster payments to over 220 markets, including over 100 countries with real-time capabilities.

Ecobank is a critical financial partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this partnership, Ecobank’s customers across the region will benefit from an enhanced payments experience that allows faster and more efficient cross-border transactions, unlocking new opportunities for SMEs to connect with global markets.

Anupam Pahuja, General Manager and Executive Vice President for APAC, Middle East and Africa at Nium, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Ecobank and introduce Nium’s cutting-edge real-time payment capabilities to Africa. This collaboration represents an important step forward in expanding our global payments network, and we are proud to support Ecobank in delivering faster, more efficient payments for its customers across the region.”

“Partnering with Nium allows us to enhance our service offerings and provide our customers with faster, more efficient cross-border payment solutions. By leveraging our unique API-based payment platform, this collaboration is a significant step towards advancing financial inclusion and connectivity across Africa and enabling businesses to thrive in a global marketplace,” said Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group.

Ecobank can exchange its existing SwiftMT & ISO20022 messages with Nium to initiate payments on the real-time platform, accelerating business growth and improving the speed and accuracy of cross-border payments for African businesses.

The partnership also aligns with Nium’s broader strategy to enhance global financial inclusion, enabling access to real-time payments in regions where traditional banking systems may be slow or unreliable. Through this collaboration, Ecobank is now better equipped to provide an unmatched cross-border payment experience for its customers, while Nium continues its mission to democratize access to the world’s largest real-time payments network.

About Nium

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 40 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorisations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

About Ecobank Group (or ‘Ecobank Transnational Incorporated’ or ‘ETI’)

Ecobank Group is the leading private pan-African financial services group with unrivalled African expertise. Present in 35 sub-Saharan African countries, as well as France, the UK, UAE and China, its unique pan-African platform provides a single gateway for payments, cash management, trade and investment. The Group employs almost 15,000 people and offers Consumer, Commercial, Corporate and Investment Banking products, services and solutions across multiple channels, including digital, to over 32 million customers. For further information, please visit ecobank.com

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Coway Announces Financial Results for Q3 FY2024

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39 mins ago

November 8, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

“We continue to secure new customers, having seen our rental accounts exceed 10 million by merit of strong sales growth both domestically and internationally, and are also maintaining stable contract retention,” said Soon Tae Kim, Coway’s Chief Financial Officer. “For the remainder of this year and beyond, we will continue to prioritize research and development that drives product innovation and digitalization, and will also strive to maintain our robust performance growth.”

Coway’s reported earnings are as follows:

Third quarter revenue: KRW 1,100.3 billion (+9.2% YoY)Third quarter operating profit: KRW 207.1 billion (+6.0% YoY)

* The reported figures are taken from the consolidated K-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) statement.

Cumulative revenue for 2024 now stands at KRW 3,184.4 billion (+7.5% YoY) with an operating profit of KRW 612.0 billion (+8.3% YoY).

In South Korea, domestic business generated KRW 660.8 billion in revenue for the third quarter, up 9.9% from last year. This increase has been attributed to steady sales of the ‘Icon Ice Water Purifier’ during the summer months, as well as the ongoing popularity of the BEREX lineup of mattresses and massage chairs. The net increase in domestic rental accounts during the third quarter, totaling 102,000 accounts, more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, the cumulative net increase for the first three quarters of this year amounts to 245,000 accounts, a figure that has already surpassed last year’s total net increase of 193,000 accounts.

Coway’s overseas subsidiaries also showcased strong growth in the third quarter, with a revenue report of KRW 391.5 billion, a 7.8% year-on-year increase. Of note among these were the Malaysia subsidiary, which achieved a revenue of KRW 293.4 billion with an 8.8% year-on-year increase, and the Thailand subsidiary, which continued to expand its growth trajectory with revenue of KRW 32.5 billion and an 8.9% year-on-year increase.

For additional details about Coway’s financial performance, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page.

About Coway Co., Ltd.
Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the “Best Life Solution Company,” is a leading environmental home appliances company making people’s lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. The company’s most recent venture, the BEREX brand, aims to improve sleep and wellness through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. For more information, please visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.

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AfricaCom 2024: IPLOOK Set to Make a Splash in Cape Town!

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39 mins ago

November 8, 2024

HONG KONG, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IPLOOK, a leading 4G/5G/6G core network expert and solution provider, announces its participation in AfricaCom 2024, which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa. As a frontrunner in delivering customizable mobile 3G/4G/5G/6G core network solutions, IPLOOK is excited to showcase its expertise and build on its already impressive track record of successful projects in the African continent.

At AfricaCom 2024, IPLOOK will be joining the most influential names in the ICT industry, with a focus on expanding its impact in the African market. IPLOOK’s MNO solutions, MVNO solutions, and FWA solutions have been specifically designed to cater to the unique challenges faced by businesses in Africa. These solutions offer reliable, high-speed connectivity that is essential for driving growth and promoting socio-economic development.

With its participation in AfricaCom 2024, IPLOOK aims to empower more African businesses with the tools and platforms they need to succeed in the global marketplace. As an established player in the African market, IPLOOK seeks to strengthen its connections with local stakeholders and explore new avenues for collaboration.

IPLOOK invites all AfricaCom 2024 attendees to visit its booth F72, where they can learn more about the company’s turnkey solutions and explore how they can benefit their businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with one of the leading names in core network solutions.

Stay tuned for more updates on IPLOOK’s participation in AfricaCom 2024, and get ready to experience the future of connectivity in Cape Town!

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ATFX Connect and Your Bourse Form a Strategic Alliance in Liquidity Services

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39 mins ago

November 8, 2024

HONG KONG, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX Connect is excited to announce its partnership with Your Bourse, a leading provider of Platform-as-a-Service solutions for FX and CFD liquidity management. This collaboration aims to enhance liquidity options for brokers by combining ATFX’s extensive service portfolio with Your Bourse’s capabilities. Together, we are committed to improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable growth for a diverse range of clients by delivering effective solutions to optimize trading operations.

A Match to Be Made

This collaboration allows us to enhance our service offerings by integrating Your Bourse’s innovative technology with our custom liquidity solutions. By combining our strengths, we can provide brokers with a seamless trading experience that includes the below:

Enhanced Trading Technology with a Seamless Experience
The partnership integrates Your Bourse’s ultra-fast trade execution capabilities with ATFX’s Prime of Prime services, creating a powerful infrastructure for brokers. This collaboration minimizes latency, enabling quick and efficient trade execution. Brokers can seamlessly integrate their platforms for real-time execution, reducing operational friction and allowing them to focus on strategic growth while optimizing their trading strategies to boost profitability.

Tailored Liquidity Solutions
By leveraging Your Bourse’s advanced platform features alongside ATFX’s global market access, brokers can fully customize their trading environments to meet the diverse needs of their clients. This flexibility allows brokers to adjust liquidity settings, spreads, and execution parameters, delivering personalized trading experiences that enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.

Comprehensive Risk Management with Diverse Liquidity Options
Together, Your Bourse and ATFX offer a suite of risk management tools that help brokers navigate market fluctuations effectively. Access to a broad spectrum of Tier 1 liquidity from both bank and non-bank sources further enhances trading options, improving pricing and execution quality. With these resources, brokers can set risk thresholds, monitor exposure in real-time, and implement strategies to mitigate potential losses, ensuring reliability in their trading operations.

Innovative Solutions for a Better Trading Experience

The collaboration between Your Bourse and ATFX Connect introduces a suite of innovative solutions designed to empower brokers in today’s dynamic market. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and tailored services, this partnership equips brokers with powerful tools for improved trade execution and risk management. Brokers can leverage Your Bourse’s advanced Liquidity Aggregation capabilities alongside ATFX’s diverse liquidity pools, allowing for optimal pricing and faster order execution. Additionally, features like customizable MT4/MT5 Bridge integrations streamline trading operations, while real-time analytics and alerts help brokers monitor their positions effectively. This comprehensive approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports brokers in delivering exceptional trading experiences that meet the evolving needs of their clients.

Premium Liquidity Program by Your Bourse with ATFX Connect

At ATFX, we are proud to support brokers in their participation in the Premium Liquidity Program offered by Your Bourse. By selecting ATFX as their liquidity provider, brokers can access a suite of enhanced services, including custom price and volume multipliers, advanced order routing, and real-time reporting capabilities. These tools enable brokers to manage their operations efficiently and profitably. Additionally, brokers can utilize Your Bourse’s services at no cost when they sign up with ATFX, making this a valuable opportunity to leverage high-quality solutions without any extra expense. This collaboration is designed to help brokers optimize their trading strategies and improve their service delivery to clients.

Conclusion

In summary, the partnership between ATFX Connect and Your Bourse significantly enhances liquidity services for brokers. By leveraging our combined strengths, we offer innovative solutions that improve trading operations and risk management. This collaboration equips brokers with the essential tools for success in a competitive market, driving growth for all.

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.

About ATFX Connect
ATFX Connect is a trading name of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ATFX Connect’s bespoke liquidity offerings are available to institutions, hedge funds, broker-to-broker, family offices, asset managers, and High-Net-Worth Individuals.

ATFX Connect supports institutional clients by providing them with direct market access to liquidity from T1 banks and non-bank providers in Spot FX, Precious Metals, and CFDs. In addition, the flexible infrastructure enables ATFX to manage aggregation and pricing and allows integration with any third-party platform.

AT Global Markets (UK) Limited is part of the ATFX Group. For further information on ATFX Connect, please visit the ATFX Connect Website: https://www.atfxconnect.com

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