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Online Brokerage Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Makes It Easy for Users to Fund Their Investment Portfolio

SINGAPORE, Feb 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ("Tiger Brokers Singapore") today announced a partnership with Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move money around the world, to offer investors cheaper and faster international money transfers to their trading account at Tiger Brokers Singapore.

With the new offering, Singapore investors will now be able to seamlessly transfer funds from their overseas bank accounts to Singapore Dollar (SGD) in real-time and execute trades on Tiger Trade app within minutes. Through the Tiger Trade app, users will be able to get the real exchange rate and see the fees upfront with no hidden costs. Additionally, transfers are fast - 45% of all transfers globally sent on Wise are instant (less than 20 seconds). These features not only help reduce transfer fees but also shorten the time needed to move funds between their bank accounts and trading account at Tiger Brokers Singapore.

Eng Thiam Choon, Chief Executive Officer, Tiger Brokers Singapore, shared, "We are excited to partner with Wise to be the first to offer investors a faster, cheaper and more convenient way to transfer directly to their trading account held with Tiger Brokers Singapore. As we grow, we want to find ways to make it easier and more efficient for investors to trade a wide range of securities across major global markets and currencies on our investment platform. Tiger Brokers has always been focused on creating a superior and seamless trading experience for investors on our online and mobile trading platforms, and our partnership with Wise, a global leader in money movement, is yet another step in this direction."

Digital investment continues to be on a rise in South East Asia (SEA) and last year alone the region saw an increase in the number of users on investment platforms from 9 million in 2020 to 12 million in 2021. The region is expected to see 25 million users on digital investment platforms by 2025.

Vinay Palathinkal, Regional Head, Wise Platform, said: "At Wise, our mission is to make moving money faster, cheaper and more transparent for everyone, everywhere. As a customer-obsessed company, Wise shares Tiger Brokers' vision for creating new, frictionless experiences for their customers and we're thrilled to build this feature with them to enable quick and low-cost transfers with no exchange rate markups to their customers."

Wise is a global tech company building the best way to move money around the world. Globally, 12 million people and businesses use Wise, which processes over GBP6 billion in cross-border transactions every month, saving customers over GBP1 billion a year.

The Tiger Trade mobile application is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
- Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/id1023600494
- Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tigerbrokers.stock

For media enquiries, please contact:
PRecious Communications for Tiger Brokers (Singapore)
Email: [email protected]

This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Any views shared with Prospective Clients ("Prospects") are suggestive in nature and on a sample basis only. This may also be predicated on assumptions that are made by Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd about the Prospects' investment objectives and risk profile. Our suggestive and sample views extended to Prospects are not to be considered as recommendations made by the Company. Suggestions provided are also based on information that may be shared by the Prospects, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of which Tiger Brokers in not in a position to verify.

About Tiger Brokers (Singapore)

Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd (herein "Tiger Brokers") may, to the extent permitted by law, participate or invest in other transactions with the issuer of the products referred to herein, perform services or solicit business from such issuers, and/or have a position or effect transactions in the securities or options thereof. The information herein is for recipient's information only and not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy. Any date or price information is indicative only and may be changed without prior notice. All opinions expressed and facts referred to herein are subject to change without notice. The information herein was obtained and derived from sources that we believe are reliable, but while reasonable care has been taken to ensure that stated facts are accurate and opinions are fair and reasonable, Tiger Brokers does not represent that it is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. The information expressed herein is current and does not constitute an offer, recommendation or solicitation, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future stock performance. Investment involves risk. The price of investment instruments can and do fluctuate, and any individual instrument may experience upward or downward movements, and under certain circumstances may even become valueless. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. In preparing this information, we did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person or affiliated companies. Before making an investment decision, you should speak to a financial adviser to consider whether this information is appropriate to your needs, objectives and circumstances. Tiger Brokers assumes no fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences financial or otherwise arising from trading in securities if opinions and information in this document may be relied upon.

About Wise

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move money around the world. With the Wise account people and businesses can hold more than 50 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Huge companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new cross-border payments network that will one day power money without borders for everyone, everywhere. However you use the platform, Wise is on a mission to make your life easier and save you money.

Co-founded by Taavet Hinrikus and Kristo Kaarmann, Wise launched in 2011 under its original name TransferWise. It is one of the world's fastest growing, profitable tech companies and is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker, WISE.

12 million people and businesses use Wise, which processes over GBP6 billion in cross-border transactions every month, saving customers over GBP1 billion a year.

Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comTiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ("Tiger Brokers Singapore") today announced a partnership with Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move money around the world, to offer investors cheaper and faster international money transfers to their trading account at Tiger Brokers Singapore.

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Opal aims to assist SMEs by making business transactions more efficient in the new normal environment

SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Opal, a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a Global Digital Business Account for SMEs. This latest product offering from Opal will allow businesses access to a less costly and more convenient form of international payment and cross-border banking.

Lim Ming Wang, CEO and Co-Founder, Opal

The Global Digital Business Account is an ideal financial tool for SMEs with global ambition and outreach. It provides named accounts to Opal's customers, making it convenient for their customers to receive payments quickly in major markets such as the US, UK, EU, and others.

Opal's new product offering also provides access to local payment networks in 21 countries. This allows payment to be made quickly and cheaply in countries such as the US, UK, Euro, China, and others. It provides easy access to these markets without the need to set up business operations in these territories.

Lim Ming Wang, Co-founder of Opal said, "We are aware SMEs face hurdles when it comes to business transactions on a global scale. They often face high charges and barriers such as unreasonable costs and delayed timings, while making payments or receive payments for their business. These issues are amplified in this post-covid era where cashflows need to unimpeded and every cost-saving is vital to a company's financial health."

He added "With the Global Digital Business Account, these issues are addressed and resolved. Our customers can operate almost like a local in various markets, with the same agility. It gives them the same advantage as larger MNCs and provide access to markets without the need to set-up business operations in multiple countries."

The Opal Global Digital Business Account can receive funds from up to 33 different currencies and send funds via a local payment network for 21 currencies. With its ability to receive, send, hold and convert funds, it helps SMEs streamline their business transactions and enjoy greater efficiencies.

It will provide great value to SMEs around the region who need to collect, make international payment via local network, and hold funds in multiple currencies

About Opal

Opal is a neo bank designed to best serve companies with international trade or business with transparent, safe, and easy-to-use financial-business solutions. Opal is a leading provider of end-to-end, regulated payments and financial solutions based on robust, proprietary technology. Opal offers businesses a broad set of financial solutions (consisting of multicurrency global digital business accounts, cross-border payments to 180 countries, local payments, named accounts, escrow, and a suite of financing/credit products) to help clients meet their diverse needs in today's ever-changing financial and business environment.

Opal is a leading provider of end-to-end, regulated payment solutions based on a robust, proven platform and proprietary technology. Opal is licensed as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. For more information, please visit www.opalpayment.com

Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comOpal, a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a Global Digital Business Account for SMEs. This latest product offering from Opal will allow businesses access to a less costly and more convenient form of international payment and cross-border banking.

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Tiger Brokers Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with Gold and More

SINGAPORE, Jan 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Year of the Tiger is a special year for Tiger Brokers and in the spirit of celebrating the Lunar New Year, the retail trading platform is launching a Chinese New Year campaign, Gold Xi Fa Cai, with a series of exciting activities and attractive rewards such as gold giveaways for new and existing users.

Tiger Brokers Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with Gold and More



Gold Xi Fa Cai

From now till 6 February 2022, Tiger Brokers will be giving away Chinese New Year gifts ranging from collectible Tiger Brokers figurines, limited edition Red Packets, Tiger merchandise such as notebooks, laptop sleeves and more at its Chinatown pop-up store located on Smith Street. To participate in the giveaway, customers can make their way down to the pop-up store to register an account and download the Tiger Trade APP, after which they can spin the Lucky Wheel and stand a chance to win the exclusive merchandise. Existing Tiger Trade users can also participate in this giveaway and just need to show their APP to spin the wheel, it is as easy as that! There will also be a photo taking session with Tiger Brokers' mascot as well as free balloons for kids at the pop-up store!

With a total prize of S$40,000 worth of gold, the Gold Xi Fa Cai online giveaway will take place from 14 February to 28 February 2022. New and existing users stand a chance to walk away with up to S$12,888 worth of gold by making their first trade with Tiger Brokers or referring a friend to open an account with a minimum deposit, subject to terms and conditions.

Eng Thiam Choon, Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Brokers (Singapore), shares: "At Tiger Brokers, we are constantly striving to provide the best trading experience possible to our users, while keeping up with the latest trends to tailor our products and services to meet investor demand and evolving customer behaviours. With social media being so rampant and more young investors emerging, this gives us the blueprint to focus on enhancing our platform and features as we embark on their trading and investment journey together. So far, we have seen a 660% increase in accounts opened and a 780% increase in accounts funded on Tiger Trade in 2021."

Please visit the website for more information on how to participate in the Gold Xi Fa Cai lucky draw. Usher into the year of the tiger and kick start new ways of investing with Tiger Brokers.

About Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd ("Tiger Brokers (Singapore)") is a brokerage firm operating with a Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Its trading platform, Tiger Trade - available on both online and mobile app (Apple App Store and Google Play Store) offers complimentary real-time stock quotes, dedicated multilingual customer service during trading hours and 24/7 finance news updates. Its online and mobile app trading platform, Tiger Trade, offers complimentary real-time stock quotes, dedicated multilingual customer service during trading hours and 24/7 finance news updates.

Through Tiger Trade, Tiger Brokers (Singapore) offers retail investors in Singapore access to six global exchanges in the US (NYSE, NASDAQ), China (Shanghai/Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect), Hong Kong (HKEX), Singapore (SGX) and Australia (ASX), with access to investment offerings such as Equities, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Futures, Stock Options, Warrants, Callable Bull/Bear Contracts (CBBCs), Daily Leveraged Certificates (DLCs), and US-listed over the counter (OTC) equities, and Fund Mall.

Tiger Brokers (Singapore) is the Singapore entity of UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR), known as "Tiger Brokers" in Asia, a leading online brokerage firm focusing on global investors. Founded in 2014, Tiger Brokers became #1 in the U.S. equity trading by volume among trading platforms catered to Global Chinese investors in less than two years. Tiger Brokers was awarded "2017 Fintech 250" by CB Insights and shortlisted for "China Leading Fintech 50" for two years in a row by KPMG China. The company was listed on NASDAQ under "TIGR" in 2019 and has offices in China, United States, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Tiger Brokers has over 1.7 million customers worldwide currently, with a total trading volume exceeding USD92.6 billion in Q3 2021. The company is backed by well-known investors such as Xiaomi, as well as investment guru Jim Rogers. For more information, please visit https://www.tigerbrokers.com.sg

For media enquiries, please contact:
PRecious Communications for Tiger Brokers (Singapore)
Email: [email protected]

This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Any views shared with Prospective Clients ("Prospects") are suggestive in nature and on a sample basis only. This may also be predicated on assumptions that are made by Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd about the Prospects' investment objectives and risk profile. Our suggestive and sample views extended to Prospects are not to be considered as recommendations made by the Company. Suggestions provided are also based on information that may be shared by the Prospects, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of which Tiger Brokers in not in a position to verify.

Tiger Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd (herein "Tiger Brokers") may, to the extent permitted by law, participate or invest in other transactions with the issuer of the products referred to herein, perform services or solicit business from such issuers, and/or have a position or effect transactions in the securities or options thereof. The information herein is for recipient's information only and not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy. Any date or price information is indicative only and may be changed without prior notice. All opinions expressed and facts referred to herein are subject to change without notice. The information herein was obtained and derived from sources that we believe are reliable, but while reasonable care has been taken to ensure that stated facts are accurate and opinions are fair and reasonable, Tiger Brokers does not represent that it is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. The information expressed herein is current and does not constitute an offer, recommendation or solicitation, nor does it constitute any prediction of likely future stock performance. Investment involves risk. The price of investment instruments can and do fluctuate, and any individual instrument may experience upward or downward movements, and under certain circumstances may even become valueless. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. In preparing this information, we did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person or affiliated companies. Before making an investment decision, you should speak to a financial adviser to consider whether this information is appropriate to your needs, objectives and circumstances. Tiger Brokers assumes no fiduciary responsibility or liability for any consequences financial or otherwise arising from trading in securities if opinions and information in this document may be relied upon.

Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comThe Year of the Tiger is a special year for Tiger Brokers and in the spirit of celebrating the Lunar New Year, the retail trading platform is launching a Chinese New Year campaign, Gold Xi Fa Cai, with a series of exciting activities and attractive rewards such as gold giveaways for new and existing users.

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XREX Acquires Money Services Business License from Canada’s FINTRAC

XREX acquires the Money Service Business (MSB) license from Canada as it seeks to serve more cross-border merchants and expats in North America and around the globe.

Taipei, Taiwan, January 26, 2022 -- XREX Inc. announced today that it has obtained the Money Services Business (MSB) license from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) under the Canadian government. The license allows the Taipei-based neo fintech firm to extend its crypto-fiat exchange services, which includes cross-border payments, remittances, global transfers, foreign exchange, and virtual assets dealing to clients. 

“Security, transparency, and compliance are the keystones of XREX. As a fully registered MSB under FINTRAC, we are once again demonstrating our industry-leading ability and commitment to creating a secure platform to combat bad actors and protect our users from crypto-related crimes,” said Nick Chang, Head of Compliance at XREX. 

As one of the most vibrant financial markets in the world, Canada is the home of millions of immigrants and cross-border entrepreneurs. Many of whom must handle remittances, receivables, and international payouts of various scales on a daily basis. Partnering with a government-approved platform like XREX is crucial to their success as they transact with their counterparts all over the world each day, in particular India, Africa, and other emerging markets. To date, XREX is the only Taiwan-based firm to have been granted the MSB license from FINTRAC. 

“This license not only recognizes XREX's ability to protect its users, but it also allows Canada-based users to leverage XREX's time-tested platform to safely facilitate their financial transactions at low costs and in real time,” said Catherine Lee, an advisor from Toronto Global, an investment attraction agency that helps the Governments of Ontario attract promising firms and foreign investment to Canada.

As Canada is one of the global standard bearers in financial regulations and digital assets protections, the acquisition of the MSB status is paramount to XREX's goal of serving more clients in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America in near future, said Chang. 

XREX is in the process of applying to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution license, which will allow XREX to conduct money transfers, business payments, money-changing, and digital payment token services. In addition, XREX has completed the filing of its Compliance Statement on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) to Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC).

Founded in 2018 and led by internationally-recognized cybersecurity leader Dr. Wayne Huang, XREX comprises a team of experts in compliance, cryptocurrency, blockchain, fintech, and cross-border payments. XREX's protection and detection mechanisms such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customers (KYC), help cross-border merchants and businesses in emerging markets to compete on a clean and even playing field. 

XREX recently onboarded a full suite of tools from the world's top digital intelligence and forensics providers--CipherTrace and TRM Labs, making XREX one of the most tightly secure and trustworthy crypto firms in the world. 

XREX is a member of the Travel Rule Information Sharing Alliance (TRISA), a coalition of top crypto companies to combat money laundering, scams, and illicit actors in the global crypto industry. Earlier, Wayne published a CEO letter to announce that XREX is Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule compliant.

To find out how your business can leverage XREX as a crypto-fiat exchange partner, please contact us at [email protected], or on Telegram, Twitter, Facebook, Blog, and LinkedIn

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ABOUT XREX
XREX is a neo fintech leveling the playing field by partnering with banks, regulators, and verified individuals to redefine banking together. Our blockchain-driven solutions create a collective financial system that empowers all to participate and contribute to the global economy. 

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Taipei, XREX comprises a team of world-leading experts in cybersecurity, fintech, compliance, and cryptocurrency to offer a full suite of innovative products such as BitCheck, XREX Circles, Risk Level to solve the dollar-liquidity shortage issues faced by cross-border merchants in emerging economies.

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