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.

香港, 2025年2月28日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 自动驾驶行业迎来重磅入局者。2月28日，曹操出行举办曹操智行自动驾驶平台上线仪式，宣布已成功构建国内首个"F立方"全域自研闭环智驾生态，同时在苏杭两地开启Robotaxi运营试点，并投放搭载吉利最新智驾系统的车辆。此次试点运营，标志着曹操出行在Robotaxi领域迈出关键一步，为Robotaxi服务规模化落地拉开序幕。自2015年成立以来，曹操出行秉持"科技重塑绿色共享出行"使命，深耕共享出行市场。目前，曹操出行的网约车业务已覆盖全国超百城，并在29个核心城市部署33,000辆新能源定制车辆。凭借稳定的高品质服务，曹操出行获得消费者广泛认可，服务口碑位居行业第一，体现出对出行市场和用户的深刻洞察。曹操出行对Robotaxi的探索始于2020年。背靠吉利控股集团智能科技生态的强大赋能，曹操智行集成产业链优势，成功构建国内首个深度耦合智能制造、智能驾驶、智能运营三要素的"F立方"全域自研闭环智驾生态。曹操出行CEO龚昕表示，自动驾驶技术决定模式可行，深度定制车决定基础能力，平台效率决定商业成功，三者相辅相成，共同推动Robotaxi行业发展。曹操智行依托运营平台，已在吉利内部形成"定制车+自动驾驶技术+出行平台"生态圈，实现Robotaxi三要素的完全打通。此次试点，曹操智行构建的Robotaxi生态初具雏形。仪式上，曹操智行投放首批前装改制量产车辆，选用了基于最新一代智能SEA浩瀚架构打造，具有高度灵活性和智能化水平的领克Z10，并搭载吉利最新的智驾系统。龚昕透露，曹操智行计划2026年推出兼顾成本与体验的完全定制Robotaxi车型，预计单车制造成本大幅低于行业同类车型。同时，曹操智行将打造自动运营系统，涵盖高效处理订单、规划路径、调度资源、资产维护等环节，实现车辆全流程自动化管理。曹操出行自2021年开始专注于定制车及车辆服务解决方案，基于差异化的业务模式优化车辆TCO（全生命周期成本），实现了规模与口碑快速增长，这一路径在有人驾驶车辆中已得到充分验证。曹操出行总裁柳森指出，Robotaxi的TCO高企是服务规模化落地的主要障碍之一，未来，曹操智行将基于完全定制Robotaxi车型及车辆服务解决方案，带动资产端和车后服务端生态提升，降低单位服务成本，进一步推动Robotaxi的商业化进程。未来，曹操智行将致力于成为技术普惠的践行者、新就业生态的开拓者以及城市交通安全的共建者。曹操智行将推动Robotaxi早日成为普惠民生服务，创造云端安全员、车辆整备员等新型就业岗位，并与城市深化政企协同，助力城市交通更有序、安全运行。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月28日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON信贷财务（亚洲）有限公司（"AEON信贷财务"或"集团"；股份代号：00900）欣然宣布成功获得由九家地区及本地银行组成的银团所提供的3亿港元可持续发展表现挂钩贷款，进一步彰显集团将可持续发展理念融入其业务营运的坚定承诺。该可持续发展表现挂钩银团贷款由作为受托牵头安排行及帐簿管理人的三菱日联银行香港企业销售部安排，贷款将用作营运资金用途。该银团贷款协议乃根据亚太区贷款市场公会（APLMA）、贷款市场协会及银团贷款与交易协会发布的"可持续发展表现挂钩贷款原则"（"SLLP"）订立，旨在促进及支持环境及社会可持续经济活动及增长。为激励集团实现可持续发展目标，该贷款的条款及应付利率与预先设定的可持续发展绩效目标（"SPT"）的成功实现挂钩，并通过事先确定、涵盖环境及社会层面的关键绩效指标（KPI）进行评估。SLLP的遵守情况以及所设定的SPT的合理性由第三方评审机构香港品质保证局进行独立评估。AEON信贷财务董事总经理魏爱国先生表示："我们很高兴成功获得此可持续发展表现挂钩银团贷款，这标志着我们于推动可持续发展方面的不懈努力。我们深知，针对环境和社会的负责任企业实践对推动集团可持续增长及为持份者创造长远价值至关重要。通过将我们的融资计划与宏大、重要且可量化的可持续发展目标挂钩，我们正采取切实行动，为环境及社会带来更大的正面影响，以及加强我们对可持续发展的责任及承诺。展望未来，我们将继续探索更多可持续融资的机会，并持续为构建更环保及可持续的未来作出贡献。"关于AEON信贷财务（亚洲）有限公司（股份代号：00900）AEON信贷财务（亚洲）有限公司为AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.之附属公司（东京证券交易所代号：8570）及AEON集团旗下公司，成立于1987年，并于1995年在香港联合交易所有限公司主板上市。集团主要从事金融业务，包括于香港签发信用卡及提供私人贷款、信用卡付款处理服务、保险中介业务，以及于中国内地从事小额金融业务。详情请浏览公司网址：www.aeon.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

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.

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.

匈牙利布达佩斯, 2025年3月1日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - INDEX HUNGARIAIndexHU（匈牙利）： Heit先生，非常感谢您抽出时间接受本次采访。全球范围内对金融科技的投资似乎再次回升。您如何看待这一现象？Josip Heit： 非常感谢您的邀请。金融科技行业在经历了一段投资放缓期后，再次确认了其作为一个充满前景的增长领域的地位。我们正在看到风险投资融资的上升趋势，尤其是在亚洲和美国。CB Insights和彭博社的最新数据显示，这一增长势头明显。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 地缘政治因素和经济环境在多大程度上影响金融科技市场？Josip Heit： 地缘政治紧张局势确实可能对投资决策和监管框架产生影响。然而，近期某些地区的局势缓和以及持续的数字化进程整体上推动了金融科技行业的发展。此外，在通货膨胀较高的时期，投资者和消费者往往寻求更加灵活的金融解决方案。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 一些分析人士认为，利率下降以及更好的融资机会可能会为金融科技公司带来强劲推动力。您是否认同这一观点？Josip Heit： 绝对认同。低利率降低了借贷成本，因此能够帮助金融科技公司更快地扩展业务。同时，我们还观察到，机构投资者越来越多地将资金投入技术项目，这对金融科技初创企业极为有利。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 电子支付和财富科技（Wealthtech）似乎正在经历强劲复苏。这背后的原因是什么？Josip Heit： 疫情加速了全球数字支付方式的普及，这一趋势仍在持续。财富科技的增长则得益于私人和机构投资者越来越倾向于通过数字化方式管理财富。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 您如何评估金融科技公司与美国银行之间的合作关系，以及开放银行（Open Banking）的未来发展？Josip Heit： 更加明确的监管要求加强了双方的合作。传统银行受益于金融科技创新，而金融科技公司则可以利用传统银行已建立的客户群体。开放银行促进了透明度和市场竞争。在唐纳德·特朗普的第二任期内，金融科技公司在华盛顿的影响力进一步增强，这可能会加速相关法规的制定。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 最近，美国35个州和加拿大的多个省级监管机构与您创立的GSB德国公司达成了一项协议。您能介绍一下其中最重要的内容吗？Josip Heit： 当然。这项协议不涉及任何罚款，但允许这些司法管辖区内符合条件的客户获得退款。独立管理机构AlixPartners将负责理赔结算，该过程从2025年2月21日开始，并将于2025年5月22日结束。我们认为这是一个具有建设性的解决方案，进一步体现了我们对社区的承诺。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 您认为这项协议将如何影响GSB德国在金融科技行业的地位？Josip Heit： 我们的首要任务是透明度和合规性。通过达成这项协议，我们希望加强GSB德国的声誉，并专注于为值得信赖的合作伙伴提供前瞻性、稳健的技术解决方案。此外，我们也愿意在相同条件下，与其他美国或加拿大的监管机构达成和解。IndexHU（匈牙利）： 最后，您如何看待独角兽企业在金融科技行业中的角色？Josip Heit： 独角兽企业因其估值而备受关注，并展现了行业的快速增长。然而，它们仍然需要证明自身商业模式的长期可持续性。IndexHU（匈牙利）： Heit先生，作为金融科技行业技术解决方案的专家，感谢您接受采访。本次采访提供的信息仅用于一般参考，不构成财务、投资、法律或其他专业建议。读者不应将本文内容作为财务决策或预测的可靠依据。媒体联络:INDEX HUNGARIABalatoni út 2-a-1St FloorB ÉpületBudapest, 1112, HungaryPhone: +36 1 621 0000https://www.IndexRSS.comPresse@IndexRSS.com来源: INDEX HUNGARIA Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.