by Ferry Bayu | Sep 12, 2023 | Business
SM Investments still the most organized in investor relations, strongest in adherence to corporate governance in Southeast Asia
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates, bagged the top spot in two categories in the recently concluded 13th Institutional Investor Corporate Awards by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine. The winners were based on a poll of investors and analysts in the region.
This is SM Investments’ twelfth win for the Most Organized Investor Relations and its eighth win as the company with the strongest adherence to corporate governance in this annual investors’ poll.
“We are grateful to Alpha Southeast Asia and industry investors for recognizing the company’s work in upholding the highest standards in investor relations and corporate governance,” Frederic C. DyBuncio, SM Investments President and Chief Executive Officer, said.
SM Investments was also named as one of the top companies with Best Senior Management IR Support and Best Strategic CSR.
“We are cognizant of how our developments impact many communities. We are committed to serving these communities and enhancing value for all our stakeholders,” Mr. DyBuncio added.
The poll was conducted from January to June this year based on tallied votes among 586 investors and analysts with exposure to the Southeast Asia region, according to the Hong Kong-based investment magazine, Alpha Southeast Asia magazine.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 12, 2023 | Business
Plug and Play announces Strategic Partnership with EDOTCO Group to Drive Innovation in the Telecommunications Industry
Plug and Play, the world’s largest global innovation platform that connects startups, corporations, and investors, has announced a strategic partnership with EDOTCO Group Sdn Bhd (EDOTCO), a leading provider of integrated telecommunications infrastructure services headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The partnership aims to accelerate innovation and drive transformation within the telecommunications industry to address the industry’s most pressing challenges and uncover new opportunities. EDOTCO will be joining Plug and Play’s newly launched accelerator program in Malaysia which aims to spur the Malaysian startup ecosystem alongside other partners such as Khazanah Nasional, Celcomdigi, and Sime Darby Plantation.
“As the telecommunications industry continues to evolve, companies must stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovation and technology,” said Jupe Tan, Managing Partner, Plug and Play APAC. “We are excited to join forces with EDOTCO to create a collaborative platform that brings together startups, corporations, and industry experts to bolster Malaysia’s growing tech scene and drive innovations in connectivity and infrastructure in the country.”
Through this partnership, startups working on groundbreaking technologies such as 5G infrastructure, IoT connectivity, network optimization, and sustainable solutions will have the opportunity to engage directly with EDOTCO’s vast experience and resources. This collaboration will also enable EDOTCO to tap into Plug and Play’s global ecosystem, gaining access to a diverse range of innovative solutions that can help drive operational excellence and enhance customer experiences.
“In today’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, staying at the forefront demands an unwavering commitment to innovation and technology. This partnership between Plug and Play and EDOTCO is a testament to our shared dedication to shaping the future of connectivity in Malaysia and across our eight other markets in Asia. Together, we’ll forge an innovation bridge that unites Malaysia’s thriving tech community, redefining how we connect and advancing equitable connectivity across the nation,” said Adlan Tajudin, Group CEO, EDOTCO Group.
The partnership will involve various initiatives, including innovation workshops, dealflow meetings with startups, and networking events that facilitate meaningful interactions between startups, corporate partners, and EDOTCO’s experts. These efforts will contribute to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the telecommunications ecosystem.
Find out more about Plug and Play’s initiatives in Malaysia:https://www.plugandplayapac.com/malaysia-program
Established in 2012, EDOTCO Group is the first regional and integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company in Asia, providing end-to-end solutions in the tower services sector from tower leasing, colocations, build-to-suit, energy, transmission and operations and maintenance (O&M).
EDOTCO Group operates and manages a regional portfolio of over 54,000 towers across Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos. EDOTCO strives to deliver outstanding performance in telecommunications infrastructure services and solutions. Its state-of-the-art real-time monitoring service, echo, has driven significant improvements in field operations while maximising operational efficiencies in terms of battery, energy and fuel consumption for telecommunications infrastructure.
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by Ferry Bayu | Sep 12, 2023 | Banking and Finance
Samunnati partners with Singapore-headquartered fintech finbots.ai to transform credit risk management using AI
finbots.ai’s credit modelling solution, creditX, will enable Samunnati to build high quality credit risk scorecards faster, accelerating growth of Agri & SME lending business & driving financial inclusion.
Samunnati, India’s largest agri
enterprises, today announced signing an agreement with Singapore-headquartered
B2B SaaS FinTech finbotsAI, to transform credit
risk management using AI.
With this, Samunnati becomes the
first Agri Enterprise in India to incorporate advanced AI-based solutions into
a key pillar of its business, supporting its mission to drive greater financial
inclusion for smallholder farmers and agri enterprises. Through this
partnership, Samunnati has become the first client of Accel-backed finbotsAI in
India.
With creditX, finbots.ai’s
AI-powered credit modelling platform, Samunnati will be able to develop high
accuracy custom credit models on demand, enabling them to scale their agri and
MSME supply chain financing business with reduced risk. Samunnati will also be
able to process new applications instantly, resulting in improved efficiency
and greater agility in operations.
Samunnati made the decision to
sign with finbotsAI after an extensive evaluation via a Proof-of-Concept using
historical data. With creditX, finbots.ai was able to reduce model development
time from 3 months to 4 days with a significant increase in predictive
accuracy, demonstrating potential upsides in revenue and operating
efficiencies.
Commenting on the partnership, Anil
Kumar SG, CEO and Co-Founder, Samunnati, said, “We believe that
innovation is the key to solve the access to finance paradox and to unlocking the potential of Indian
agri. The partnership with finbotsAI aligns perfectly with our vision of
leveraging technology to serve our customers better and contribute to the
growth of the Indian Agri.”
Sanjay Uppal, Founder & CEO, finbots.ai commented, “We are proud to make our foray into an exciting market like India
with an industry leader in Samunnati. We have seen enormous success in enabling
lenders in Southeast Asia and Africa to safely lend to new segments and
accelerate financial inclusion and are confident our transformative AI
platform, creditX, will have a similar impact in India. We are seeing creditX
become a preferred option for lenders globally, and this deal reinforces the
desire for cutting-edge technology solutions that solve legacy challenges.”
With this deal, finbots.ai’s fast
growing client base stretches to 10 countries across APAC and MEA markets while
Samunnati strengthens its credit-risk management using world-class AI-enabled
platform.
finbots.ai is an Accel Portfolio FinTech company with a mission to help lenders drive profitable lending and financial inclusion with creditX, our AI-powered platform to rapidly build high accuracy risk scorecards.
creditX is used by lenders across 4 regions, specifically Africa, Middle East, APAC and Australia, and by the full spectrum of lending companies, including digital banks, SME lenders, agri-lenders, consumer lenders and Credit Bureaus.
finbots.ai has been recognised among ‘Top 10 FinTechs in Singapore’ at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) FinTech Awards 2022. The FinTech is also part of PwC’s Partner Programme and a Featured Partner for Tata Consultancy Services.
finbots.ai is amongst one of the first FinTechs to have completed AI Verify, the world’s first AI Governance testing framework and toolkit developed by Singapore Government’s IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) and PDPC (Personal Data Protection Commission).
finbots.ai is headquartered in Singapore and has offices in India (Hyderabad), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Indonesia (Jakarta) and Nairobi (Kenya).
For more information on finbots.ai, click here: https://www.finbots.ai/.
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by Ferry Bayu | Sep 12, 2023 | Business
VRITIMES Announces Guaranteed Media Coverage with 10 Media Partners
Malaysia, 12th Sep 2023 – VRITIMES has accelerated its collaboration with media partners, now offering guaranteed coverage across 10 media outlets. The company is committed to enhancing the quality of its services to ensure press releases reach a wider audience.
VRITIMES, which began its operations in Indonesia in 2022, has expanded its business to Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. With this announcement, the company reports the realization of guaranteed media coverage in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
CEO Mr. Ferry commented, “Our media partners see the value in our clients’ press releases, enabling us to form publication collaborations. We are deeply grateful to our clients for always providing outstanding press releases.”
Clients from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines will receive the result of the distribution and feedback to improve the Press Release in the form of a PDF, four days after the press release distribution.
We look forward to your continued support of our services.
VRITIMES (https://www.vritimes.com/sg/service) is a media technology startup company, established in Tokyo in August 2022. We specialize in press releases, functioning both as a media platform and a distributor to our media partners. Users can create and distribute press releases through VRITIMES, then use our analytics feature to review their results – all within one solution. By making it easy and affordable to distribute press releases, we aim to facilitate a more valuable flow of information in the world, serving as the infrastructure that ensures this information reaches the media and consumers.
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by Ferry Bayu | Sep 11, 2023 | Business
CORPSTAGE LAUNCHES A GROUNDBREAKING ESG PLATFORM, PAVING THE WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE EXCELLENCE
Corpstage announces the grand launch of CORPSTAGE, an all-in-one ESG platform!
Corpstage, a trailblazing force in the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand launch of its innovative platform. This launch marks the dawn of a new era in sustainability, as Corpstage introduces a 360-degree ecosystem for ESG, catering to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Corpstage’s ESG platform offers a multitude of opportunities for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and large corporations to embark on their sustainability journey and elevate their ESG performance. The platform’s early bird launch invites forward-thinking individuals and organizations to join the movement towards a more sustainable future.
Early Bird Subscription with a Green Touch
One unique aspect of Corpstage’s early bird launch is its commitment to environmental stewardship. For the first 100 subscribers, access to the service provider (lister) plan is available at an exclusive rate of only USD 10 for a quarter. What sets this offer apart is that the proceeds from these early bird subscriptions will be dedicated to planting trees in the name of each subscriber, making a tangible contribution to a greener planet.
A 360-Degree Ecosystem for ESG
Corpstage’s platform is designed to provide a holistic approach to ESG. It caters to different segments of the market, ensuring that everyone has the tools and resources to contribute to sustainability:
Large Corporates: Elevate Your ESG JourneyCorpstage empowers large corporations to navigate their ESG initiatives effortlessly. The platform facilitates alignment with esteemed global frameworks like CDP, TCFD, and ISSB, enabling businesses to maximize their sustainability impact.
Mid and Small Scale: Accessible Sustainability SolutionsCorpstage understands the importance of sustainability for SMEs. Its automated, user-friendly assessment tools offer practical pathways for SMEs to embark on and progress along their ESG journey.
Sustainable Startups: Celebrating Sustainable InnovatorsCorpstage celebrates and supports sustainable startups by offering effective tools to implement and advance their sustainable strategies. This fosters trust among customers and investors, driving business growth.
Individuals: Join the Sustainable MovementCorpstage invites individuals to actively participate in sustainability challenges, competitions, and collaborative initiatives. The platform provides a vast listing of sustainable products, services, jobs, events, and courses, empowering individuals to make a positive impact.
Platform Features
Corpstage’s platform is a fully integrated system that helps businesses measure, manage, and report their ESG obligations. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and tracking GHG emissions and other ESG-related information. Key features include:
Defining and implementing sustainability initiatives.Developing Carbon and ESG strategies.Calculating carbon footprints and managing GHG emissions.Engaging with all stakeholders.Enabling GRI, CDP, TCFD, and ISSB reporting.Incentivizing sustainable initiatives.
The platform also extends its reach to individuals and small businesses, allowing them to contribute to sustainability initiatives worldwide. Users can explore sustainable companies, contribute to sustainability efforts, access marketplace listings for sustainable products and services, connect with global leaders, and launch sustainability challenges and competitions.
Corpstage’s ultimate goal is to foster a community dedicated to sustainability, offering a one-stop solution for knowledge expansion, sustainable products, service providers, consultants, auditors, and more.
Corpstage’s Vision and Leadership
Dr. Nisha, Founder & CEO of Corpstage, brings over 23 years of experience in the field, with 14 years dedicated to ESG. She is a dynamic individual who has received accolades such as the ICGN Scholar Award in 2008. Her extensive expertise is complemented by co-founder Ashit Padhi, who boasts over 25 years of tech experience.
Corpstage utilizes SBTi tools and GHG calculators to provide carbon footprinting and product LCA services. It assists corporates in implementing carbon mitigation strategies, developing project initiatives, KPIs, and targets. The subscription-based software platform enables monitoring and tracking of initiatives.
With the grand launch of Corpstage, the world now has a powerful ally in the pursuit of sustainable excellence. This innovative platform promises to redefine the landscape of ESG practices and inspire individuals and organizations to be stewards rather than just followers of sustainability.
For more information about Corpstage and to explore the platform, please visit Corpstage ESG Platform.
Corpstage is a pioneering ESG solutions provider committed to fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship. With a comprehensive ecosystem for ESG, Corpstage empowers individuals and organizations to excel in the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance practices. Their platform offers a range of tools and resources tailored to the needs of large corporates, SMEs, sustainable startups, and individuals, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to sustainability efforts. Corpstage is dedicated to creating a more sustainable future for all.
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