KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ICHAM Pte Ltd, a regional multi-family office and alternative asset manager, has launched a new open-ended Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund that invests in selected sectors of United States (US) equities and incorporates option-based strategies.
The fund aims to provide periodic income generation potential and total returns for investors and is available exclusively to accredited and institutional investors, according to ICHAM in a statement.
ICHAM Chief Executive Officer, Archan Chamapun said the investment strategy combines a value-orientated approach with an income-focused overlay within US equities to enhance income generation potential and total returns.
“The fund is designed to offer a sector rotation approach to US large-cap equities beyond traditional market cap weights,” he said.
Meanwhile, the fund’s lead Portfolio Manager, Felix Chew said the investment approach is designed to balance participation in equity markets while targeting periodic income distribution objectives across different market conditions.
With US equity valuations near historic highs and interest rates remaining volatile, the fund may appeal to accredited and institutional investors seeking income-orientated strategies in the current market environment.
Backed by academic research, the fund adopts a rules-based institutional investment framework focused on long-term risk management within a systematic investment framework for investors in the long term.
ICHAM has been serving accredited and institutional investors with tailored investment solutions since 2019 and is recognised for its expertise in alternative asset classes and structured products.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, May 25, 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026
ABAXX LAUNCHES SILVER SINGAPORE FUTURES TRADING
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, announced that trading has commenced in Silver Singapore (SSP) futures, expanding Abaxx Exchange’s precious metals product suite.
The contract is designed to address the gap between global silver price formation and the physical requirements of Asia’s industrial silver market, where demand for higher-purity material is increasing across solar and advanced electronics supply chains.
By establishing a physically deliverable four-nines silver benchmark in Singapore, Abaxx SSP futures are intended to support more direct price discovery and hedging for commercial participants managing physical silver exposure in the region.
According to a statement, the Abaxx SSP futures contract is a United States dollar-denominated, 1,000-troy-ounce, physically deliverable product of 0.9999 fineness, with delivery into approved vaults in Singapore, including Brink’s Singapore.
Silver Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Michael DiRienzo said the launch marks a meaningful step forward for the global silver market, adding that Abaxx is addressing a long-standing gap in price discovery for Asia’s industrial silver users.
“The Silver Institute welcomes innovations that strengthen market infrastructure and give commercial participants better tools to manage their physical silver exposure,” he said.
SSP futures are available for trading from 10 am for 14 hours on weekdays, except Singapore public holidays.
-- BERNAMA
The contract is designed to address the gap between global silver price formation and the physical requirements of Asia’s industrial silver market, where demand for higher-purity material is increasing across solar and advanced electronics supply chains.
By establishing a physically deliverable four-nines silver benchmark in Singapore, Abaxx SSP futures are intended to support more direct price discovery and hedging for commercial participants managing physical silver exposure in the region.
According to a statement, the Abaxx SSP futures contract is a United States dollar-denominated, 1,000-troy-ounce, physically deliverable product of 0.9999 fineness, with delivery into approved vaults in Singapore, including Brink’s Singapore.
Silver Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Michael DiRienzo said the launch marks a meaningful step forward for the global silver market, adding that Abaxx is addressing a long-standing gap in price discovery for Asia’s industrial silver users.
“The Silver Institute welcomes innovations that strengthen market infrastructure and give commercial participants better tools to manage their physical silver exposure,” he said.
SSP futures are available for trading from 10 am for 14 hours on weekdays, except Singapore public holidays.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 21, 2026
InterSystems Expands Indonesia Presence with Jakarta Office
New office supports data platform growth across industries.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider dedicated to solving critical scalability, interoperability, and speed challenges for its customers, today announced the opening of its new office in Jakarta. The opening marks a significant step in deepening the company’s long-term investment in Indonesia and supporting the country’s accelerating digital transformation across industries including financial services, supply chain, and healthcare.
The new office reinforces InterSystems commitment to Indonesia as a strategic growth market in Southeast Asia, enabling closer collaboration with customers, partners, and government stakeholders to address the country’s evolving data platform, interoperability, and digital infrastructure needs.
Indonesia’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by strong growth in cloud computing, data platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI). Organizations across sectors are increasingly focused on integrating fragmented systems, unlocking real-time insights, and improving operational resilience through data-driven strategies.
This transformation is creating significant market opportunities. Across industries, demand is rising for high-performance data platforms that can support real-time analytics, seamless system integration, and AI-enabled decision-making.
InterSystems technologies, including the InterSystems IRIS® Data Platform and InterSystems IntelliCare™ unified healthcare information system, are deployed by organizations across Indonesia. The company works with enterprises, system integrators, and digital partners across financial services, logistics, and healthcare to enable interoperability, streamline operations, and support the adoption of AI.
“Indonesia is at an inflection point where organizations are looking to turn increasing volumes of data into actionable insight. There is a growing need for reliable, interoperable, and real-time data platforms that can support innovation at scale. The opening of our new Jakarta office reflects our long-term commitment to Indonesia and allows us to work more closely with customers and partners to help turn their ambitions into outcomes,” said Luciano Brustia, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, InterSystems.
Priorities for the Expanded Local Presence
Through its expanded local presence, InterSystems is set to deepen engagement with its growing Indonesian customer base by delivering localized expertise and accelerating implementation timelines. The company will further strengthen collaboration with partners across financial services, supply chain, and healthcare sectors, while actively supporting national priorities around data integration, interoperability, and digital resilience.
InterSystems solutions address key challenges across industries, including data silos, fragmented systems, and the increasing need for real-time analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making. By enabling seamless data exchange and high-performance analytics, InterSystems helps organizations build more connected and resilient digital ecosystems.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider dedicated to solving critical scalability, interoperability, and speed challenges for its customers, today announced the opening of its new office in Jakarta. The opening marks a significant step in deepening the company’s long-term investment in Indonesia and supporting the country’s accelerating digital transformation across industries including financial services, supply chain, and healthcare.
The new office reinforces InterSystems commitment to Indonesia as a strategic growth market in Southeast Asia, enabling closer collaboration with customers, partners, and government stakeholders to address the country’s evolving data platform, interoperability, and digital infrastructure needs.
Indonesia’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by strong growth in cloud computing, data platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI). Organizations across sectors are increasingly focused on integrating fragmented systems, unlocking real-time insights, and improving operational resilience through data-driven strategies.
This transformation is creating significant market opportunities. Across industries, demand is rising for high-performance data platforms that can support real-time analytics, seamless system integration, and AI-enabled decision-making.
InterSystems technologies, including the InterSystems IRIS® Data Platform and InterSystems IntelliCare™ unified healthcare information system, are deployed by organizations across Indonesia. The company works with enterprises, system integrators, and digital partners across financial services, logistics, and healthcare to enable interoperability, streamline operations, and support the adoption of AI.
“Indonesia is at an inflection point where organizations are looking to turn increasing volumes of data into actionable insight. There is a growing need for reliable, interoperable, and real-time data platforms that can support innovation at scale. The opening of our new Jakarta office reflects our long-term commitment to Indonesia and allows us to work more closely with customers and partners to help turn their ambitions into outcomes,” said Luciano Brustia, Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific, InterSystems.
Priorities for the Expanded Local Presence
Through its expanded local presence, InterSystems is set to deepen engagement with its growing Indonesian customer base by delivering localized expertise and accelerating implementation timelines. The company will further strengthen collaboration with partners across financial services, supply chain, and healthcare sectors, while actively supporting national priorities around data integration, interoperability, and digital resilience.
InterSystems solutions address key challenges across industries, including data silos, fragmented systems, and the increasing need for real-time analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making. By enabling seamless data exchange and high-performance analytics, InterSystems helps organizations build more connected and resilient digital ecosystems.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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Redhill Indonesia on behalf of InterSystems
Asep Budiman
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asep.budiman@redhill.asia
+62 813 9520 6113
Source : InterSystems
AUDIENCERATE APPOINTS RICCARDO FABBRI AS CTO
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| Riccardo Fabbri, Chief Technology Officer of Audiencerate Ltd. Co-founder and former managing partner of Nohup, recognized by the Financial Times among Europe's leading firms in the sector (2021 and 2022) and acquired by the Havas Group in August 2021. Leads the AI-driven phase of Audiencerate's independent Customer Match infrastructure. |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Audiencerate Ltd, a data activation specialist, has appointed Riccardo Fabbri as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven expansion initiatives.
The appointment marks a dual expansion phase for the Audiencerate–Postel–Microsoft platform serving Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the data platform integrated with Google DV360 for agencies and data providers.
Audiencerate President, Gianluca Leotta said Fabbri brings extensive experience in digital transformation, cloud-native development and media technology.
According to the company in a statement, Fabbri will oversee the development of AI infrastructure integrating first-party and third-party data for its platform developed with Postel and Microsoft for Italian SMEs, alongside Google DV360-integrated solutions for global media agencies.
Co-founder of digital consultancy Nohup in 2004, Fabbri has more than two decades of experience in software development and cloud architectures. He later led the company through its acquisition by Havas Group in 2021.
Under Fabbri’s leadership, Audiencerate plans to accelerate AI and machine learning capabilities for predictive modelling and automated budget and bid management.
The company said its agency-focused platform will also expand the use of advertisers’ first-party data combined with third-party signals to support privacy-compliant audience modelling.
-- BERNAMA
MARQUEE BRANDS TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY STAKE IN ROBERTO CAVALLI
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| Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2026 |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with Dubai-based DAMAC Group.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, after which DAMAC Group will remain a significant shareholder, according to Marquee Brands in a statement.
The acquisition further strengthens Marquee Brands’ position in the luxury and lifestyle sectors, bringing total portfolio-wide retail sales to approximately US$5 billion. (US$1=RM3.96)
“Roberto Cavalli stands as one of luxury’s defining Italian houses, with a bold creative identity and enduring brand ethos. In partnership with DAMAC, a leader in luxury real estate, we will continue to elevate the Roberto Cavalli experience worldwide,” said Marquee Brands Chief Executive Officer, Heath Golden.
Owned by funds managed by global investment firm Neuberger, Marquee Brands continues to expand its platform through the acquisition of heritage brands, with Roberto Cavalli becoming the 22nd brand in its portfolio.
The partnership is expected to expand Roberto Cavalli’s global reach across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America through new categories, services and experiential offerings.
DAMAC will continue to expand Roberto Cavalli-branded residences and hospitality projects across key global markets, reinforcing the luxury brand’s international presence.
As part of the transaction, Marquee Brands appointed Milan-based The Level Group as its core operating partner to oversee the development, manufacturing and distribution of the label’s women’s and men’s collections, as well as retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations.
-- BERNAMA
EC-Council Releases Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, Defining the Rise of the AI-Era Cybersecurity Executive
Global study recognizing 50 Hall of Fame honorees reveals that AI governance, enterprise resilience, and boardroom influence are reshaping the future of cybersecurity executive leadership
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a pioneer in cybersecurity education and executive leadership development, has released its flagship Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, a landmark global study that captures the transformation of cybersecurity leadership at a time when artificial intelligence, regulatory pressure, and enterprise risk are redefining boardroom priorities worldwide.
The report recognizes 50 cybersecurity executives from some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services, Citibank, PwC, KPMG, Accenture, and World Bank Group, reinforcing the growing influence of EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) program in shaping the next generation of enterprise cybersecurity leadership.
Built from insights gathered from 346 Certified CISOs across more than 87 countries, the report stands among the industry’s most comprehensive studies focused exclusively on executive cybersecurity leadership. The findings reveal that organizations are rapidly shifting expectations for CISOs beyond technical oversight toward enterprise-wide business leadership, governance maturity, resilience strategy, financial accountability, and board-level influence.
At the center of this shift is artificial intelligence. According to the report, 3 in 4 respondents identified AI threat response capability as the single most essential executive cybersecurity leadership trait through 2028, while 80% confirmed their organizations are already integrating or transitioning toward AI-powered cybersecurity operations. The findings signal a decisive industry movement away from reactive security management toward predictive, intelligence-driven enterprise defense models.
The report also revealed:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a pioneer in cybersecurity education and executive leadership development, has released its flagship Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, a landmark global study that captures the transformation of cybersecurity leadership at a time when artificial intelligence, regulatory pressure, and enterprise risk are redefining boardroom priorities worldwide.
The report recognizes 50 cybersecurity executives from some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services, Citibank, PwC, KPMG, Accenture, and World Bank Group, reinforcing the growing influence of EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) program in shaping the next generation of enterprise cybersecurity leadership.
Built from insights gathered from 346 Certified CISOs across more than 87 countries, the report stands among the industry’s most comprehensive studies focused exclusively on executive cybersecurity leadership. The findings reveal that organizations are rapidly shifting expectations for CISOs beyond technical oversight toward enterprise-wide business leadership, governance maturity, resilience strategy, financial accountability, and board-level influence.
At the center of this shift is artificial intelligence. According to the report, 3 in 4 respondents identified AI threat response capability as the single most essential executive cybersecurity leadership trait through 2028, while 80% confirmed their organizations are already integrating or transitioning toward AI-powered cybersecurity operations. The findings signal a decisive industry movement away from reactive security management toward predictive, intelligence-driven enterprise defense models.
The report also revealed:
- 100% of respondents recommend CCISO as part of the executive pathway for future cybersecurity leaders
- 98% reported stronger confidence in business-driven cybersecurity decision-making after earning the credential
- 97% stated the program improved their ability to communicate with boards and executive leadership teams
- Nearly 9 in 10 professionals credited CCISO with helping them transition from technical roles into executive leadership positions
- 3 in 4 respondents reported promotions or salary increases following certification
As cyber resilience increasingly becomes a board-level business mandate, the report positions CCISO as one of the industry’s leading executive cybersecurity leadership credentials designed to bridge the widening gap between technical expertise and enterprise leadership capability.
“Cybersecurity leadership is no longer confined to managing infrastructure or responding to incidents,” said Jay Bavisi, Group President, EC-Council. “Organizations today require leaders who can align cybersecurity with business priorities, communicate enterprise risk at the boardroom level, govern emerging technologies and AI responsibly, and guide resilience across increasingly complex digital ecosystems. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes enterprise operations and threat environments alike, the role of the CISO is evolving into one of the most critical leadership positions in modern business. The findings in the Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report reflect a profound global shift in how cybersecurity leadership is being defined.”
Unlike traditional technical certifications, CCISO is designed specifically for senior cybersecurity professionals operating at the executive and strategic level. The program emphasizes governance, enterprise risk management, security strategy, financial oversight, compliance, leadership communication, and organizational decision-making, enabling cybersecurity leaders to operate effectively within modern enterprise environments.
The CCISO certification is offered by an ANAB-accredited certification body in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 requirements and is recognized under U.S. DoD 8140/8570 frameworks. The credential continues to gain adoption across Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, military organizations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies, and critical infrastructure sectors globally.
The report further highlights how cybersecurity leadership is increasingly influencing investor confidence, operational continuity, regulatory readiness, enterprise trust, and long-term business growth as organizations navigate a rapidly evolving AI-driven threat landscape.
“The future CISO will not be measured only on technical capabilities to defend infrastructure and systems,” Bavisi added. “They will be measured by how effectively they manage AI-driven risk, guide business resilience, govern emerging technologies, and build organizational trust at scale.”
The full Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report is now available through EC-Council’s official website.
About EC-Council:
EC-Council is the creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program and a leader in cybersecurity education. Founded in 2001, EC-Council’s mission is to provide high-quality training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals to keep organizations safe from cyber threats. EC-Council offers over 200 certifications and degrees in various cybersecurity domains, including forensics, security analysis, threat intelligence, and information security.
An ISO/IEC 17024 accredited organization, EC-Council has certified over 400,000 professionals worldwide, with clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 100 companies. EC-Council is the gold standard in cybersecurity certification, trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and leading global corporations.
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SOURCE: EC-Council
“Cybersecurity leadership is no longer confined to managing infrastructure or responding to incidents,” said Jay Bavisi, Group President, EC-Council. “Organizations today require leaders who can align cybersecurity with business priorities, communicate enterprise risk at the boardroom level, govern emerging technologies and AI responsibly, and guide resilience across increasingly complex digital ecosystems. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes enterprise operations and threat environments alike, the role of the CISO is evolving into one of the most critical leadership positions in modern business. The findings in the Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report reflect a profound global shift in how cybersecurity leadership is being defined.”
Unlike traditional technical certifications, CCISO is designed specifically for senior cybersecurity professionals operating at the executive and strategic level. The program emphasizes governance, enterprise risk management, security strategy, financial oversight, compliance, leadership communication, and organizational decision-making, enabling cybersecurity leaders to operate effectively within modern enterprise environments.
The CCISO certification is offered by an ANAB-accredited certification body in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 requirements and is recognized under U.S. DoD 8140/8570 frameworks. The credential continues to gain adoption across Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, military organizations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies, and critical infrastructure sectors globally.
The report further highlights how cybersecurity leadership is increasingly influencing investor confidence, operational continuity, regulatory readiness, enterprise trust, and long-term business growth as organizations navigate a rapidly evolving AI-driven threat landscape.
“The future CISO will not be measured only on technical capabilities to defend infrastructure and systems,” Bavisi added. “They will be measured by how effectively they manage AI-driven risk, guide business resilience, govern emerging technologies, and build organizational trust at scale.”
The full Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report is now available through EC-Council’s official website.
About EC-Council:
EC-Council is the creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program and a leader in cybersecurity education. Founded in 2001, EC-Council’s mission is to provide high-quality training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals to keep organizations safe from cyber threats. EC-Council offers over 200 certifications and degrees in various cybersecurity domains, including forensics, security analysis, threat intelligence, and information security.
An ISO/IEC 17024 accredited organization, EC-Council has certified over 400,000 professionals worldwide, with clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 100 companies. EC-Council is the gold standard in cybersecurity certification, trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and leading global corporations.
Media Contact:
press@eccouncil.org
Visit us on LinkedIn
SOURCE: EC-Council
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
AMII’S UPPER BOUND OPENS WITH 53 PCT ATTENDANCE SURGE
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has opened the fifth edition of its Upper Bound artificial intelligence (AI) conference in Edmonton, Canada, reporting a 53 per cent year-on-year increase in attendance.
The four-day event, which began on May 19, is hosting around 11,000 researchers, business leaders, policymakers, students, and educators from 22 countries.
Amii Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Cam Linke said the growth of Upper Bound reflects the rapid acceleration of AI adoption and innovation globally.
“We are immensely proud to have built a premier platform where a unique cross-section of attendees can connect, ensuring that diverse perspectives shape the next five years of AI innovation. This is where an optimistic AI future is both imagined and realised,” said Linke in a statement.
Amii attributed the event’s growth to sold-out passes, expanded community-led sessions, and K-9 school takeovers, reinforcing the conference’s position within Canada’s AI ecosystem.
The conference features participation from government leaders, including Evan Solomon, Eleanor Olszeweski, Nate Glubish, and Myles McDougall. Industry representatives from Google, Anthropic, Meta, Sony AI, Electronic Arts and Mozilla are also participating in the event.
Amii said Upper Bound additionally serves as a training platform for national initiatives, including the AI Workforce Readiness programme and AI Pathways, which provide AI skills training for students and energy sector workers.
Conference sessions will focus on areas including AI for healthcare, generative AI for business productivity, ethical governance, AI literacy, energy and environmental applications, and emerging AI research trends.
-- BERNAMA
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