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Acquires Mineral Claims Contiguous to the Swanson Gold Project, QuébecVancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 28, 2025) - LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) ("LaFleur Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its plans to restart production activities at its 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill in Val-d'Or, Québec, Canada (Figure 1 and Figure 2). The Beacon Gold Mill is located in a highly prospective mining region for gold exploration on the mineral-rich greenstone Abitibi Belt, an area with over 100 historical and currently operating mines.BEACON GOLD MILL IS FULLY PERMITTEDThe entirely refurbished Beacon Gold Mill was last fully operational in early 2023 when the price of gold was USD$1,800 per ounce and has been under care and maintenance since that time. As gold approaches a record price of USD$3,000 per ounce, the goal of restarting the Beacon Gold Mill in the coming months is an exceptional opportunity for LaFleur Minerals to also target the custom milling of mineralized material from nearby gold deposits that surround the Beacon Mill. LaFleur Minerals demonstrates significant upside potential by ultimately generating revenue at the current elevated gold prices, with the restart of the Beacon Mill targeting a potential annual production scenario of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold based on the current mill capacity. The Company is currently finalizing the restart costs for the Beacon Mill and expects to have all permits and updates completed by the end of Q2 2025.The entire LaFleur Minerals team has been collectively working toward a successful restart of the Beacon Mill. With the current increase in the price of gold and the fully-permitted Beacon Mill that lies within the prolific Abitibi Gold Belt in the Tier 1 mining district of Val-d'Or, Québec, LaFleur Minerals has a great opportunity to eventually produce gold at Beacon with gold prices at record levels. LaFleur Minerals is now approaching the finish line on many of the fundamental pieces that support this goal including assessing nearby advanced gold deposits and initiating discussions with neighbouring mining companies that could utilize the Beacon Mill to process their bulk samples and future mineralized material through a custom milling agreement for numerous gold deposits in the Val-d'Or region surrounding the Beacon Mill (Figure 3).Paul Ténière, CEO of LaFleur Minerals, stated, "We continue to make great progress in achieving key operational readiness milestones at the Beacon Mill, including ongoing inspections of all equipment and systems and ensuring an adequate supply of spare parts. The highly experienced team at ABF Mines has been diligently working to finalize a detailed plan and the cost to restart the mill with results expected within the next few weeks. We also continue to meet our environmental monitoring and sampling requirements under our permit to operate, which includes completion of fish and wildlife studies within the tailings storage facility (TSF) as required under both provincial and federal environmental regulations. Our consultants are also working with us to evaluate required upgrades to the TSF as we move towards restarting production at the Beacon Mill."SWANSON GOLD PROJECT UPDATEThe Swanson gold project is over 15,000 hectares in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines and Globex Mining. The consolidated Swanson Gold Project covers a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold targets and numerous other showings which make up the Swanson gold project. The Swanson gold project is easily accessible by road with a rail line running through the property, allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills and further enhancing its development potential. The Swanson gold project has had in excess of 36,000m of drilling.The Swanson Gold Deposit hosts:Indicated Mineral Resource:2,113,000 t with an average grade of 1.8 g/t gold, containing 123,400 oz of gold.Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate:872,000 t with an average grade of 2.3 g/t gold, containing 64,500 oz of gold. (MRE source: NI 43-101 technical report, effective September 17, 2024, filed on the Company's SEDAR+ profile).The Swanson Gold Project is located within 50 km of the Company's fully-permitted Beacon Gold Mill, and includes:A mining lease which can be permitted for bulk sampling and future mining scenario.Jolin target (Au): Historical Mineral Resource Estimate(source: GESTIM -1996, GM62629 - historical estimate not compliant with NI 43-101)Bartec target (Au): Historical Mineral Resource Estimate.(source: GESTIM - DV 87-01 - historical estimate not compliant NI 43-101)Recent Exploration Activities:High-resolution airborne magnetics and VLF-EM geophysics program:Completed over the entire Swanson Gold Deposit.Oriented soil geochemistry and prospecting program:Conducted by IOS Géosciences (IOS), with final assay results pending.Induced Polarization (IP) - Resistivity Ground Geophysics Survey:A total of 166 line-km will be surveyed in February 2025 at 200 m line spacings.This will cover the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin deposits, all of which are advanced gold targets with current and historical mineral resources.LaFleur Minerals is currently working with its consultants to expedite permitting of the Swanson Gold Project with a focus on evaluating its potential to supply mineralized material to the Beacon Gold Mill.LaFleur Minerals is also completing an IP ground geophysics survey on its Swanson Gold Project and is planning an aggressive drilling program for this spring and summer to increase the existing mineral resource for the project including incorporating the Bartec, Jolin, and other gold targets. Other ongoing work includes evaluating the open-pit mining potential of the mining lease at the Swanson gold deposit and planning to advance to a Pre-Feasibility Study and mine permitting.ACQUIRES ADDITIONAL CLAIMS ADJOINING THE SWANSON GOLD PROJECTThe Company is also pleased to announce that it has entered into a Property Purchase Agreement with third-party arm's length vendors (the "Vendors") dated February 28, 2025 (the "Agreement"). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company is entitled to acquire 100% interest to 17 mining claims covering approximately 699 hectares (the "Claims") contiguous with the Company's Swanson Gold Project ("Swanson") in the Barraute region, north of Val-d'Or, Québec. These Claims are located east of the Swanson gold deposit and mining lease held by LaFleur Minerals.The acquisition terms for the Claims consists of a cash payment totaling $15,000 and the issuance of 150,000 common shares of the Company to the Vendors within 7 business days of approval of the Agreement by the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE"). The common shares issued under the Agreement are subject to a statutory hold period in Canada expiring four (4) months and one day from the closing date.For further background information on the Beacon Gold Mill and Swanson Gold Project please refer to the Company's website and recent videos at the following link: https://lafleurminerals.com/valdor.LAFLEUR MINERALS ATTENDING PDAC CONFERENCE IN TORONTO - MARCH 2 TO 5Connect with LaFleur Minerals CEO, Paul Ténière, Technical Advisor/Exploration Manager, Louis Martin, and Senior Advisor, Jean LaFleur, March 2 to 5 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre for a 1-on-1 meeting to discuss the Company's recent developments and plans moving forward for its Swanson Gold Project and Beacon Gold Mill. Contact info@lafleurminerals.com to book in advance.Figure 1: Photo of interior of Beacon Mill currently undergoing detailed inspections for restartTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6526/242940_2cb6b54a047c48d9_001full.jpgFigure 2: Photo of exterior of Beacon Mill in Val-d'Or, Québec To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6526/242940_2cb6b54a047c48d9_002full.jpgFigure 3: Map of nearby gold deposits within a 50 km radius of the Beacon Gold MillTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6526/242940_2cb6b54a047c48d9_003full.jpgQualified Person Statement All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo., Technical Advisor to the Company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.About LaFleur Minerals Inc.LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold Deposits in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d'Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining Deposits with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Deposit and the Beacon Gold Mill and Property, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Deposit is over 15,000 hectares (150 km2) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings that make up the Swanson Gold Deposit. The Swanson Gold Deposit is easily accessible by road with a rail line running through the property allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. Lafleur Minerals' fully-refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold Deposits.ON BEHALF OF LAFLEUR MINERALS INC.Paul Ténière, P.Geo.Chief Executive Officer E: info@lafleurminerals.comLaFleur Minerals Inc.1500-1055 West Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V6E 4N7Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Statement Regarding "Forward-Looking" Information This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements about the Offering and the Company's expectations with respect to the foregoing. Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements in this news release include the tax treatment of the FT Shares. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration, risks related to environmental regulation and liability. the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies, risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/242940 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 自動駕駛行業迎來重磅入局者。2月28日，曹操出行舉辦曹操智行自動駕駛平台上線儀式，宣佈已成功構建國內首個"F立方"全域自研閉環智駕生態，同時在蘇杭兩地開啟Robotaxi運營試點，並投放搭載吉利最新智駕系統的車輛。此次試點運營，標誌著曹操出行在Robotaxi領域邁出關鍵一步，為Robotaxi服務規模化落地拉開序幕。自2015年成立以來，曹操出行秉持"科技重塑綠色共用出行"使命，深耕共用出行市場。目前，曹操出行的網約車業務已覆蓋全國超百城，並在29個核心城市部署33,000輛新能源定制車輛。憑藉穩定的高品質服務，曹操出行獲得消費者廣泛認可，服務口碑位居行業第一，體現出對出行市場和用戶的深刻洞察。曹操出行對Robotaxi的探索始於2020年。背靠吉利控股集團智慧科技生態的強大賦能，曹操智行集成產業鏈優勢，成功構建國內首個深度耦合智慧製造、智慧駕駛、智慧運營三要素的"F立方"全域自研閉環智駕生態。曹操出行CEO龔昕表示，自動駕駛技術決定模式可行，深度定制車決定基礎能力，平台效率決定商業成功，三者相輔相成，共同推動Robotaxi行業發展。曹操智行依託運營平台，已在吉利內部形成"定制車+自動駕駛技術+出行平台"生態圈，實現Robotaxi三要素的完全打通。此次試點，曹操智行構建的Robotaxi生態初具雛形。儀式上，曹操智行投放首批前裝改制量產車輛，選用了基於最新一代智慧SEA浩瀚架構打造，具有高度靈活性和智慧化水準的領克Z10，並搭載吉利最新的智駕系統。龔昕透露，曹操智行計劃2026年推出兼顧成本與體驗的完全定制Robotaxi車型，預計單車製造成本大幅低於行業同類車型。同時，曹操智行將打造自動運營系統，涵蓋高效處理訂單、規劃路徑、調度資源、資產維護等環節，實現車輛全流程自動化管理。曹操出行自2021年開始專注于定制車及車輛服務解決方案，基於差異化的業務模式優化車輛TCO（全生命週期成本），實現了規模與口碑快速增長，這一路徑在有人駕駛車輛中已得到充分驗證。曹操出行總裁柳森指出，Robotaxi的TCO高企是服務規模化落地的主要障礙之一，未來，曹操智行將基於完全定制Robotaxi車型及車輛服務解決方案，帶動資產端和車後服務端生態提升，降低單位服務成本，進一步推動Robotaxi的商業化進程。未來，曹操智行將致力於成為技術普惠的踐行者、新就業生態的開拓者以及城市交通安全的共建者。曹操智行將推動Robotaxi早日成為普惠民生服務，創造雲端安全員、車輛整備員等新型就業崗位，並與城市深化政企協同，助力城市交通更有序、安全運行。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月28日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（「AEON信貸財務」或「集團」；股份代號：00900）欣然宣布成功獲得由九家地區及本地銀行組成的銀團所提供的3億港元可持續發展表現掛鈎貸款，進一步彰顯集團將可持續發展理念融入其業務營運的堅定承諾。該可持續發展表現掛鈎銀團貸款由作為受託牽頭安排行及帳簿管理人的三菱日聯銀行香港企業銷售部安排，貸款將用作營運資金用途。該銀團貸款協議乃根據亞太區貸款市場公會（APLMA）、貸款市場協會及銀團貸款與交易協會發布的「可持續發展表現掛鈎貸款原則」（「SLLP」）訂立，旨在促進及支持環境及社會可持續經濟活動及增長。為激勵集團實現可持續發展目標，該貸款的條款及應付利率與預先設定的可持續發展績效目標（「SPT」）的成功實現掛鈎，並通過事先確定、涵蓋環境及社會層面的關鍵績效指標（KPI）進行評估。SLLP的遵守情況以及所設定的SPT的合理性由第三方評審機構香港品質保證局進行獨立評估。AEON信貸財務董事總經理魏愛國先生表示：「我們很高興成功獲得此可持續發展表現掛鈎銀團貸款，這標誌着我們於推動可持續發展方面的不懈努力。我們深知，針對環境和社會的負責任企業實踐對推動集團可持續增長及為持份者創造長遠價值至關重要。通過將我們的融資計劃與宏大、重要且可量化的可持續發展目標掛鈎，我們正採取切實行動，為環境及社會帶來更大的正面影響，以及加強我們對可持續發展的責任及承諾。展望未來，我們將繼續探索更多可持續融資的機會，並持續為構建更環保及可持續的未來作出貢獻。」關於AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司（股份代號：00900）AEON信貸財務（亞洲）有限公司為AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.之附屬公司（東京證券交易所代號：8570）及AEON集團旗下公司，成立於1987年，並於1995年在香港聯合交易所有限公司主板上市。集團主要從事金融業務，包括於香港簽發信用卡及提供私人貸款、信用卡付款處理服務、保險中介業務，以及於中國內地從事小額金融業務。詳情請瀏覽公司網址：www.aeon.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Highlights12,808,333 warrants issued in the Company's February 2023 private placement financing have been exercised.Total proceeds of $7,684,999.80 have been received.Vancouver, BC, Feb 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV:QTWO)(OTCQB:QUEXF)(FSE:458) (" Q2 " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce that a total of 12,808,333 share purchase warrants bearing a strike price of $0.60 per share (the "Warrants") were exercised prior to their expiry date. The Warrants were issued in connection with a private placement financing that closed on February 23, 2023. Total proceeds of $7,684,999.80 was received from the exercised Warrants."We are extremely pleased to add the cash proceeds from the exercise of these expiring Warrants to Q2's strong balance sheet. Our fiscal year-end of February 28 will reflect a cash position of approximately $12.3m. Our fully funded 2025 winter drill campaign at Cisco is underway and we look forward to displaying our core and speaking with investors at a very busy PDAC next week," said Alicia Milne, President and Chief Executive Officer of Q2 Metals.Upcoming EventsPDAC Booth and Core ShackThe Company will be attending and exhibiting on site at the 2025 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada event ("PDAC 2025") in Toronto, ON.Q2 is exhibiting in the Investors Exchange from March 2 - 5, 2025 at booth number 2726 and will also be exhibiting core from the Cisco Lithium Project at the PDAC 2025 Core Shack on March 4 - 5, 2025.For more information on PDAC 2025, please click here.PDAC Quebec Day: Critical & Strategic: Mining in QuébecQ2 Metals is honoured to have been selected to provide a corporate spotlight presentation during Quebec Day at PDAC. Q2 Metals President and CEO Alicia Milne will present at 10:25am on March 4 th in Room 206D.For more information on Quebec Day, click here .About Q2 Metals CorpQ2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Cisco Lithium Project located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee Territory, James Bay, Quebec, where drilling is currently underway.The Cisco Project is comprised of 767 claims, totaling 39,389 hectares. The main mineralized zone is just 6.5 kilometres ("km") away from the Billy Diamond Highway and transects the Project. The town of Matagami, which features direct rail link to much of James Bay, is approximately 150 km to the south.Cisco has district-scale potential with an already identified mineralized zone and 2024 discovery drill results that include:120.3 metres at 1.72% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-010);215.6 metres at 1.69% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-018);347.1 metres at 1.35% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-021); and188.6 metres at 1.56% Li 2 O (hole CS-24-023)The Cisco Project is situated along the Frotet Evans Greenstone Belt, comprised of a volcanic package dominated by mafic to felsic metavolcanic rocks, of the southern James Bay Lithium District, the same belt that hosts the Sirmac and Moblan lithium deposits, located 130 km and 180 km away, respectively.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Alicia MilnePresident & CEOAlicia@Q2metals.comJason McBrideCorporate CommunicationsJason@Q2metals.comChris AckermanCorporate CommunicationsChris@Q2metals.comTelephone: 1 (800) 482-7560E-mail: info@Q2metals.comwww.Q2Metals.comClick to follow us online:X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramQualified PersonNeil McCallum, B.Sc., P.Geol, a registered permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 ("QP"), has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. Mr. McCallum is a director and VP Exploration for Q2.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. Accordingly, all statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, any statements or plans regarding the geological prospects of the Company's properties and the future exploration endeavors of the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions.Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, the focus of the Company's current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for its recently completed fiscal period, which is available under Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca .Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.SOURCE: Q2 Metals Corp. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a HK$300 million sustainability-linked loan from a syndicate of nine regional and local banks, further underscoring the Group’s unwavering commitment to integrating sustainability into its business operations.The syndicated sustainability-linked loan, arranged by the Hong Kong Corporate Sales Department of MUFG Bank, Ltd. as the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, will be used for working capital purposes.The syndicated loan agreement is signed in accordance with the sustainability-linked loan principles (“SLLP”) published by the APLMA, the Loan Market Association and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association, aiming to promote and support environmentally and socially sustainable economic activities and growth. As an incentive for the Group to achieve its sustainability objectives, the loan terms and interest rate payable are linked to the successful attainment of pre-defined sustainability performance targets (“SPTs”), which are assessed through pre-determined key performance indicators (KPIs) covering both environmental and social aspects. Compliance with the SLLP and the reasonableness of the established SPTs are reviewed independently by the third-party assessor Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “We are delighted to have secured this syndicated sustainability-linked loan, which marks our ongoing efforts in advancing sustainable development. We recognise that environmentally and socially responsible business practices are integral to driving sustainable growth of the Group and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. By aligning our financing initiative with ambitious, material and quantifiable sustainability objectives, we are taking meaningful steps towards driving greater positive environmental and social impact, and reinforcing our accountability and commitment to sustainability. Looking ahead, we will explore further opportunities for sustainable funding, and continue to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards and the provision of personal loan financing, card payment processing services, insurance intermediary business in Hong Kong and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

匈牙利布達佩斯, 2025年3月1日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - INDEX HUNGARIAIndexHU（匈牙利）：Heit先生，非常感謝您撥冗接受本次採訪。全球範圍內對金融科技的投資似乎再次回升。您如何看待這一現象？Josip Heit：非常感謝您的邀請。金融科技行業在經歷了一段投資放緩期後，再次確認了其作為一個充滿前景的增長領域的地位。我們正在看到風險投資融資的上升趨勢，尤其是在亞洲和美國。CB Insights和彭博社的最新數據顯示，這一增長勢頭明顯。IndexHU（匈牙利）：地緣政治因素和經濟環境在多大程度上影響金融科技市場？Josip Heit：地緣政治緊張局勢確實可能對投資決策和監管框架產生影響。然而，近期某些地區的局勢緩和以及持續的數位化進程整體上推動了金融科技行業的發展。此外，在通貨膨脹較高的時期，投資者和消費者往往尋求更加靈活的金融解決方案。IndexHU（匈牙利）：一些分析人士認為，利率下降以及更好的融資機會可能會為金融科技公司帶來強勁推動力。您是否認同這一觀點？Josip Heit：絕對認同。低利率降低了借貸成本，因此能夠幫助金融科技公司更快地擴展業務。同時，我們還觀察到，機構投資者越來越多地將資金投入技術項目，這對金融科技初創企業極為有利。IndexHU（匈牙利）：電子支付和財富科技（Wealthtech）似乎正在經歷強勁復甦。這背後的原因是什麼？Josip Heit：疫情加速了全球數位支付方式的普及，這一趨勢仍在持續。財富科技的增長則得益於私人和機構投資者越來越傾向於通過數位化方式管理財富。IndexHU（匈牙利）：您如何評估金融科技公司與美國銀行之間的合作關係，以及開放銀行（Open Banking）的未來發展？Josip Heit：更加明確的監管要求加強了雙方的合作。傳統銀行受益於金融科技創新，而金融科技公司則可以利用傳統銀行已建立的客戶群體。開放銀行促進了透明度和市場競爭。在唐納德·川普的第二任期內，金融科技公司在華盛頓的影響力進一步增強，這可能會加速相關法規的制定。IndexHU（匈牙利）：最近，美國35個州和加拿大的多個省級監管機構與您創立的GSB德國公司達成了一項協議。您能介紹一下其中最重要的內容嗎？Josip Heit：當然。這項協議不涉及任何罰款，但允許這些司法管轄區內符合條件的客戶獲得退款。獨立管理機構AlixPartners將負責理賠結算，該過程從2025年2月21日開始，並將於2025年5月22日結束。我們認為這是一個具有建設性的解決方案，進一步體現了我們對社區的承諾。IndexHU（匈牙利）：您認為這項協議將如何影響GSB德國在金融科技行業的地位？Josip Heit：我們的首要任務是透明度和合規性。通過達成這項協議，我們希望加強GSB德國的聲譽，並專注於為值得信賴的合作夥伴提供前瞻性、穩健的技術解決方案。此外，我們也願意在相同條件下，與其他美國或加拿大的監管機構達成和解。IndexHU（匈牙利）：最後，您如何看待獨角獸企業在金融科技行業中的角色？Josip Heit：獨角獸企業因其估值而備受關注，並展現了行業的快速增長。然而，它們仍然需要證明自身商業模式的長期可持續性。IndexHU（匈牙利）：Heit先生，作為金融科技行業技術解決方案的專家，感謝您接受採訪。本次採訪提供的資訊僅用於一般參考，不構成財務、投資、法律或其他專業建議。讀者不應將本文內容作為財務決策或預測的可靠依據。媒體聯絡:INDEX HUNGARIABalatoni út 2-a-1St FloorB ÉpületBudapest, 1112, HungaryPhone: +36 1 621 0000https://www.IndexRSS.comPresse@IndexRSS.com來源: INDEX HUNGARIA Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, Mar 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - INDEX HUNGARIAIndexHU (Hungaria): Mr Heit, thank you very much for taking the time for this interview. Investments in fintech seem to be on the rise again worldwide. How do you see this?Josip Heit: Thank you very much for the invitation. Fintechs have reconfirmed their status as a promising growth sector after a period of investment restraint. We are seeing an upward trend in venture capital financing, particularly in Asia and the United States. Current data from CB Insights and Bloomberg confirm this upswing.IndexHU (Hungaria): To what extent do geopolitical factors and the economic climate influence the fintech market?Josip Heit : Geopolitical tensions can certainly have an on investment decisions and regulatory frameworks. However, the recent easing in certain regions and ongoing digitalisation have strengthened fintech activities overall. In addition, investors and consumers are often looking for more flexible financial solutions in times of higher inflation.IndexHU (Hungaria): Some analysts believe that falling interest rates and better opportunities to raise capital could give fintech companies a strong boost. Do you agree?Josip Heit: Definitely. Low interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing and therefore enable fintechs to grow faster. We are also observing that institutional investors are increasingly channelling funds into technology projects, which greatly benefits fintech start-ups.IndexHU (Hungaria): Payments and wealthtechs appear to be experiencing a strong recovery. What are the reasons for this?Josip Heit : The pandemic has accelerated the global spread of digital payment methods and this trend is continuing. Wealthtechs are benefiting from the fact that private and institutional investors increasingly want to organise their wealth management digitally.IndexHU (Hungaria): How do you assess the cooperation between fintechs and US banks and the future of open banking?Josip Heit : Clearer regulatory requirements have intensified cooperation. Traditional banks benefit from innovations, while fintechs can draw on established customer bases. Open banking promotes transparency and competition. Under Donald Trump's second presidency, fintech companies have gained additional influence in Washington, which may accelerate regulatory development.IndexHU (Hungaria): Recently, regulators in thirty-five US states and Canadian provinces reached an agreement with GSB Germany, the company you founded. Can you explain the most important points?Josip Heit: Of course. The agreement does not provide for any fines, but enables eligible customers in these jurisdictions to receive refunds. An independent administrator, AlixPartners, will take over the settlement of the claims, which started on 21 February 2025 and will end on 22 May 2025. We see this as a constructive solution that reaffirms our commitment to our community.IndexHU (Hungaria): How do you think this agreement will affect GSB Germany's position in the fintech sector?Josip Heit: Our priority is transparency and compliance. By reaching this agreement, we want to strengthen GSB Germany's reputation and focus on providing forward-looking, solid technological solutions to our trusted partners. We have also expressed our willingness to settle with any other US or Canadian regulator on the same terms.IndexHU (Hungaria): Finally, how would you describe the role of unicorns in the fintech sector?Josip Heit : Unicorns attract a lot of attention due to their valuations and illustrate the rapid growth of the industry. Nevertheless, they have to prove the long-term viability of their business models.IndexHU (Hungaria): Mr Heit, as an expert in technological solutions for the fintech industry, thank you for the interview.The information provided in this interview is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or other professional advice. Readers should not the content as a reliable basis for financial decisions or forecasts.Press contact:INDEX HUNGARIABalatoni út 2-a-1St FloorB ÉpületBudapest, 1112, HungaryPhone: +36 1 621 0000https://www.IndexRSS.comPresse@IndexRSS.comSOURCE: INDEX HUNGARIA Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.