Axi Launches MCP Integration Connecting MT5 Accounts to Claude

SYDNEY, Oct 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people interact with technology, the online trading industry is entering a new phase in the evolution of trading tools. From analysing information to managing increasingly complex workflows, AI-powered applications are opening up new possibilities for traders looking to bring greater efficiency and accessibility to their trading experience.

Against this backdrop, Axi, a global online trading broker, has announced the launch of its Axi MCP integration, connecting eligible MT5 accounts to Claude, the AI assistant developed by Anthropic. The integration brings AI-powered interaction directly into the trading environment, allowing eligible clients to access live market data, track positions, execute trades and update risk parameters through Claude.

Built on Model Context Protocol, an open standard for connecting AI applications with external tools and data, the integration reflects the growing convergence of artificial intelligence and online trading technology. Clients can connect their eligible MT5 accounts through Claude.ai by adding the Axi connector, completing the setup process and authorising access through their secure Axi login credentials.

“AI is creating new opportunities to rethink how traders interact with technology. With our MCP integration, we're bringing AI closer to the trading experience by connecting Claude directly with eligible MT5 accounts,” said Santiago Vazquez-Munoz, Global Head of Sales at Axi. “It's another step in our commitment to exploring innovative technology that gives clients new ways to access their trading information and manage their accounts.”

The integration enables clients to interact with supported account information and trading functions through a conversational AI interface. By connecting Claude with MT5 through MCP, Axi is expanding the ways eligible clients can engage with their trading accounts as AI adoption continues to develop across financial services.

The integration does not eliminate the risks associated with trading. Clients remain responsible for their trading decisions and should understand the permissions granted when connecting their accounts.

The Axi MCP integration is available to eligible Axi clients with an active MT5 account.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, serving thousands of clients across 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers OTC derivatives across a range of asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, and more.

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IE BUSINESS SCHOOL TURNS ABB BANK’S TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY INTO A CASE-STUDY

 

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- ABB Bank’s transformation journey has become the subject of a case study at IE Business School, one of the world’s leading business schools.

The case study, developed by IE Business School Professor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno, is titled “ABB Bank’s Next Frontier: Choosing the Scope and Path of Growth.” It presents the Bank’s successful strategic and digital transformation in recent years, the implementation of an Agile operating model at ABB Bank, its technological modernization, and AI-driven development priorities as a real-world business case for students.

The case study covers ABB Bank’s journey from the challenging circumstances it faced in 2016 to a new stage of development achieved through transformation, as well as the Bank’s strategic goals for 2026–2028.

In developing the case, Professor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno referred to a number of tangible indicators demonstrating the success of ABB Bank’s transformation. One such indicator is the 16-fold increase in the number of users of the Bank’s mobile application over a five-year period. The number of ABB mobile users increased from approximately 171,000 in 2020 to 2.6 million in 2025. The application’s rating rose from 1.2 to 4.9, while ABB Bank’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) for digital channels increased from 48 to 77.

The Bank has also successfully implemented its Agile transformation. Today, ABB Bank operates 14 Agile domains and more than 80 Agile squads. As a result of adopting Agile ways of working, the time required to develop and launch a new product has been reduced from 243 days to 59 days.

More than 1,113 people have graduated from ABB Tech Academy, established by the Bank in 2019, with 83% of graduates securing employment.

The case study explores the broader adoption of artificial intelligence solutions, the expansion of digital capabilities, entry into new markets, and the development of services integrated into customers’ everyday lives as a lifestyle partner among the key priorities for ABB Bank’s next stage of growth.

Abbas Ibrahimov, Chairman of the Management Board of ABB Bank, said: “For us, ABB Bank’s transformation is not only about renewing technologies and processes, but also about transforming the way we think, the way we work, and the way we serve our customers. The fact that our experience is being studied as a case at such a respected academic institution as IE Business School demonstrates that the positive experience we have gained is also generating interest within the international business community.”

Professor Antonio Zabaleta Moreno said: “Developing this case has been a truly rewarding experience, and I am deeply grateful for the fantastic collaboration with the leadership at ABB Bank. ABB Bank is an amazing institution that has undergone a remarkable evolution to become an innovative digital pioneer. I am thrilled with the final result of this project and cannot wait for students to explore the strategic choices shaping the future of this ambitious, AI-first bank.”

ABB Bank’s achievement is also significant in a broader context, as it reflects growing international academic interest in the digital and organizational transformation taking place across Azerbaijan’s banking sector.

The case study is available here.

More information about ABB Bank’s modern, useful and universal products and services is available at the Bank’s branches and offices, on ABB Bank’s official website, through the 937 Contact Centre, and via the Bank’s official social media channels.

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GOING ASSET MANAGEMENT RECOGNISED FOR FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Going International Asset Management Limited has received the Capital Excellence Fund Award at the Capital Merits of Achievement in Banking and Finance 2026 for its financial technology innovation, quantitative investment research and development capabilities, and fund performance.

According to a statement, the award recognises Going Asset’s strengths in asset management and its technology-driven approach, following the announcement of the winners by financial publication Capital Magazine on Sept 29.

The awards recognise financial institutions that have contributed to the development of Hong Kong’s financial sector. Winners are selected based on criteria including overall performance, service quality and reputation.

Now in their 17th consecutive edition, the awards have also recognised institutions such as BOC-Prudential Asset Management, CCB International, Dah Sing Bank, Hang Seng Investment Management Limited and Nanyang Commercial Bank.

Going Asset Management uses artificial intelligence (AI)-driven high-performance computing and ultra-low-latency systems to identify cross-market price movements within microseconds. The approach aims to accumulate small gains across a large volume of trades and improve asset allocation efficiency across market cycles.

The firm’s assets under management have exceeded US$3.3 billion. According to Morgan Hedge rankings as of Aug 31, 2026, its Going Algo SP 2-Class M Fund recorded returns of 89.44 per cent over one year and 280.64 per cent over three years, ranking first globally in both periods. (US$1 = RM4.08)

The company has also expanded its use of AI, with large models processing real-time information streams and improving through reinforcement learning to support investment research and trading strategies.

Going Asset Management plans to continue prioritising AI and risk management while expanding its quantitative research and development across global markets, leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a link between international capital markets.

The firm aims to provide global investors with more resilient portfolios and asset allocation solutions through stronger strategies, greater operational transparency and higher compliance standards.

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines

SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re) (Philippines). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect Nat Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

Nat Re’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which was at the strongest level at year-end 2025, as well as its good financial flexibility. AM Best views the company’s investment portfolio as having moderate risk with the majority of assets allocated to fixed-income securities issued by the Philippines government. Additionally, Nat Re’s balance sheet remains sensitive to outsized natural catastrophe events, although this risk is mitigated partially by its retrocession programme.

AM Best assesses Nat Re’s operating performance as adequate, with a five-year average return-on-equity ratio of 6.8% (2021-2025). In 2025, the company’s underwriting performance improved, driven by favourable claims development in its non-life portfolio and robust margins from its growing life business. Investment income, arising mainly from interest and dividend incomes, continues to contribute positively to operating earnings.

AM Best assesses Nat Re’s business profile as neutral. The company is the sole domestic reinsurer in the Philippines, benefiting from strong relationships with local cedants and access to business through mandatory local cessions. Nat Re is well-positioned for business opportunities emanating from local government initiatives and new service offerings, which include engagement in the design and launch of underwriting facilities in the Philippine market, enabling it to write greater business volumes in excess of the level stipulated by the mandatory cessions. The company writes non-life and life reinsurance, and its underwriting portfolio is viewed to be diversified moderately by geography.

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GTCFX-PR 5-GTCPrime Signs Off From iFX Expo Hong Kong 2026 After Two Days of Insight and Connection

 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTCPrime has closed out its participation as Gold Sponsor at iFX Expo Hong Kong 2026, held on October 8-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over the two days, the GTCPrime team welcomed clients, partners, and industry peers at Booth 14 to discuss market developments and the changing needs of investors across Asia-Pacific. 

And GTCPrime Chief Analyst, Jameel Ahmad, also took part in a panel discussion, "The Future of Wealth Is East: Why Hong Kong Matters More Than Ever." The session brought together leaders from private banking, wealth management, WealthTech, and family offices to examine Hong Kong's role as a premier wealth hub as global wealth shifts eastward.

The discussion covered four themes:

• Global capital: Why Hong Kong continues to attract international capital, family offices, and high-net-worth investors.

• WealthTech and AI: How digital platforms and AI-powered advisory are changing wealth management and client engagement.

• The Greater Bay Area: Its role in unlocking cross-border investment and new growth opportunities.

• Evolving expectations: How wealth managers are adapting as investors become more digital and global, and seek stable, transparent, well-regulated financial centres.

Headquartered in Dubai and serving clients across more than 100 countries, GTCPrime took part in iFX Expo Hong Kong as one of Asia's leading financial centres continues to draw global attention. Dubai and Hong Kong are both international financial hubs that connect capital, firms, and markets across regions, and the exchange of perspectives in Hong Kong sits naturally alongside GTCPrime's global outlook.

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SOURCE: GTC Global Trade Capital Co. Limited​

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ARLA FOODS INGREDIENTS TO SHOWCASE PERSONALISED CLEAR PROTEIN SHAKES IN LAS VEGAS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase three personalised clear protein shake concepts at SupplySide Global in Las Vegas from Oct 28 to 30, targeting consumers with different sports performance and recovery needs.

In a statement, Arla Foods Ingredients said the concepts are designed to offer an alternative to traditional milk-based protein shakes, combining whey proteins with functional ingredients to support strength, endurance and mobility.

Arla Foods Ingredients Senior Director of Performance Nutrition, Peter Schouw Andersen said the concepts demonstrated the versatility of clear whey protein isolates in developing products tailored to different consumer needs and performance goals.

The BUILD resistance shake combines Lacprodan ISO.RefreshShake whey protein with creatine for strength-focused activities such as weightlifting and CrossFit.

The SUSTAIN endurance shake uses Lacprodan Pro2O with carbohydrates and electrolytes for activities including running and cycling, while the MOVE mobility shake combines Lacprodan ISO.WaterShake with collagen for activities such as yoga, Pilates, gymnastics and dance.

Visitors to the event can also sample other concepts at the company's booth, including an aerated milk protein bar, a high-protein water-based shot designed for consumers with reduced appetite, and a sparkling fruit-flavoured protein soda.

The protein bar uses Nutrilac PB-8420 to support aeration and texture stability, while the 100-millilitre protein shot contains 21 grammes of protein and is fat-free, sugar-free and low in lactose. The protein soda uses Lacprodan Pro2O to deliver a clear, low-viscosity beverage.

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HELICAL FUSION RAISES ABOUT US$20.6 MLN IN SERIES B SECOND CLOSE

Helical Fusion and new investors for the Series B 2nd close

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd, a fusion energy company, has announced the completion of a 3.23 billion Japanese yen (approximately US$20.6 million) Series B second close (US$1 = RM4.08).

The round marks another expansion of the industrial coalition forming around Helical Fusion’s Helix Program, with Japanese electrical and industrial equipment manufacturer Fuji Electric Co Ltd joining as an investor and Official Partner of the Helix Program.

In a statement, Helical Fusion said Fuji Electric’s participation represents a significant expansion of the industrial capabilities being brought into the Helix Program.

Through the new capital and business alliance, the companies will broaden their collaboration towards the development of products, services, and advanced technologies required for future fusion power systems.

“The Helix Program is steadily moving forward. At the Helix HARUKA construction site, our team and industrial partners are working together every day to turn fusion technology into real hardware.

“The participation of Fuji Electric and other leading companies across Japan’s energy and industrial sectors further strengthens the foundation for building a new energy industry,” said Helical Fusion Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Takaya Taguchi.

Other new investors in the second close include Hazama Ando Corporation, Fujikura Ltd, Tokyo Gas Co Ltd, KKT LLC, and URATA Co Ltd. The round also included investments from Ecrowd NEXT, a fund designed for individual investors, alongside multiple corporate and individual investors.

Together with other funding, including the Gifu Prime Startup Support Subsidy administered by the Gifu Prefecture Industrial Economic Promotion Center, Helical Fusion’s cumulative funding has reached approximately 13.15 billion Japanese yen (approximately US$83.8 million), including grants and loans.

The new capital will accelerate the Helix Program, Helical Fusion’s development roadmap towards integrated demonstration with Helix HARUKA and subsequent net-electricity generation with Helix KANATA, its first fusion power plant, in the 2030s.

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