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Tiger Brokers Hong Kong Launches Inaugural Art Prize with HKBU AVA to Inspire Young Artists and Creative Crossovers
HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited ('Tiger Brokers (HK)'), a leading online brokerage firm, is proud to announce its first collaboration with the Academy of Visual Arts ('AVA') at Hong Kong Baptist University ('HKBU') as the honorable sponsor of the 18th Graduation Show and the establishment of the inaugural 'Tiger Brokers Art Prize'. This initiative not only underscores Tiger Brokers (HK)'s excellence in the financial sector but also demonstrates its commitment to fostering the long-term development of local young creators through the integration of finance and the creative sector. From now until June 22, the Tiger Brokers Art Prize will debut at the AVA BA Graduation Show 2025 at the Kai Tak Campus of HKBU and will honor exceptional graduate works that showcase innovative vision and cultural significance. The evaluation criteria encompass innovation, conceptual depth, public resonance, professional execution, and future potential, with an emphasis on works that explore technological elements, financial themes, and critical reflections on the future—embodying the dynamic dialogue between art and our times. Beyond the awards, Tiger Brokers (HK) will collaborate with AVA to launch a series of specialized art workshops and industry networking events. These initiatives are designed to provide emerging artists with practical support and platform connection opportunities, facilitating connections between local artistic talent and the international art community. Tianhua Wu, Founder and CEO of Tiger Brokers, said, 'As a US-listed global leader in fintech, Tiger Brokers is driven by innovation. We believe that both artistic creation and investment management require vision and execution. Our collaboration with HKBU to establish the Tiger Brokers Art Prize demonstrates our commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting creative cultural development. We look forward to walking alongside young artists, inspiring breakthroughs and new creative possibilities.' Kiana Kiang, Vice-President of the HKBU AVA Graduation Show Committee 2025, added, 'We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Tiger Brokers (HK) for their generous support of the HKBU AVA BA Graduation Show 2025. Their role as our esteemed sponsor has been invaluable. In particular, the Tiger Brokers Art Prize has had a profound impact on our students, empowering them to embark on transformative artistic journeys. The evaluation criteria encompass innovation, conceptual depth, public resonance, professional execution, and future potential, with an emphasis on works that explore technological elements, financial themes, and critical reflections on the future. This award represents more than just an honor for students. It serves as a vital springboard for their future artistic careers.' The AVA BA Graduation Show 2025, themed 'GeeLee GooLoo', showcases the diverse works of 134 students, spanning painting, sculpture, digital media, and installations. The event will feature public programs, including artist talks and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors from the art community and beyond to witness a bold new era for Hong Kong's creative future. About Tiger Brokers (HK) Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited (Central number: BMU940) holds type 1, 2, 4, 5 and 9 licenses of the Securities and Futures Commission. Starting from November 30, 2022, with Tiger Trade, Tiger Brokers' flagship app, Hong Kong users can trade financial products from major markets around the world, such as Hong Kong stocks, warrants, options, US stocks, US fractional shares and ETFs, among others, providing a one-stop solution to their investment needs. In the future, we will continue to expand our trading markets and categories to better serve Hong Kong investors. About Tiger Brokers Tiger Brokers (Nasdaq: TIGR), founded in 2014, is a leading online brokerage group with a focus on redefining global investing with technologies for the next generation. Since our inception, the Company has relentlessly offered a superior user experience to let everyone enjoy efficient and smart global investing, by bringing a multitude of quality financial products and services across brokerage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) management, investment banking, wealth management, investor community, and investor education in our pursuit of becoming a world-leading online brokerage group. We strive to elevate financial technology R&D to a new level. While we inherit the best traditions from the financial sector and blend them with the best minds of tech experts, we develop our own technology infrastructure — an aggregation that enables multi-currency trading of various products across markets, guaranteeing our reliable, secure, and scalable services are accessible to all with low latency. Currently, we serve over 10 million users and over 2 million account holders worldwide on our flagship platform 'Tiger Trade', own 81 licenses and qualifications in different markets, and have over 1,000 employees on the team in Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the US, Australia, and Mainland China. In 2019, the Company was listed on Nasdaq as UP Fintech Holding Limited under the ticker TIGR.
Yahoo
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Tiger Brokers Hong Kong Launches Inaugural Art Prize with HKBU AVA to Inspire Young Artists and Creative Crossovers
HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited ("Tiger Brokers (HK)"), a leading online brokerage firm, is proud to announce its first collaboration with the Academy of Visual Arts ("AVA") at Hong Kong Baptist University ("HKBU") as the honorable sponsor of the 18th Graduation Show and the establishment of the inaugural "Tiger Brokers Art Prize". This initiative not only underscores Tiger Brokers (HK)'s excellence in the financial sector but also demonstrates its commitment to fostering the long-term development of local young creators through the integration of finance and the creative sector. From now until June 22, the Tiger Brokers Art Prize will debut at the AVA BA Graduation Show 2025 at the Kai Tak Campus of HKBU and will honor exceptional graduate works that showcase innovative vision and cultural significance. The evaluation criteria encompass innovation, conceptual depth, public resonance, professional execution, and future potential, with an emphasis on works that explore technological elements, financial themes, and critical reflections on the future—embodying the dynamic dialogue between art and our times. Beyond the awards, Tiger Brokers (HK) will collaborate with AVA to launch a series of specialized art workshops and industry networking events. These initiatives are designed to provide emerging artists with practical support and platform connection opportunities, facilitating connections between local artistic talent and the international art community. Tianhua Wu, Founder and CEO of Tiger Brokers, said, "As a US-listed global leader in fintech, Tiger Brokers is driven by innovation. We believe that both artistic creation and investment management require vision and execution. Our collaboration with HKBU to establish the Tiger Brokers Art Prize demonstrates our commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting creative cultural development. We look forward to walking alongside young artists, inspiring breakthroughs and new creative possibilities." Kiana Kiang, Vice-President of the HKBU AVA Graduation Show Committee 2025, added, "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Tiger Brokers (HK) for their generous support of the HKBU AVA BA Graduation Show 2025. Their role as our esteemed sponsor has been invaluable. In particular, the Tiger Brokers Art Prize has had a profound impact on our students, empowering them to embark on transformative artistic journeys. The evaluation criteria encompass innovation, conceptual depth, public resonance, professional execution, and future potential, with an emphasis on works that explore technological elements, financial themes, and critical reflections on the future. This award represents more than just an honor for students. It serves as a vital springboard for their future artistic careers." The AVA BA Graduation Show 2025, themed "GeeLee GooLoo", showcases the diverse works of 134 students, spanning painting, sculpture, digital media, and installations. The event will feature public programs, including artist talks and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors from the art community and beyond to witness a bold new era for Hong Kong's creative future. About Tiger Brokers (HK) Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited (Central number: BMU940) holds type 1, 2, 4, 5 and 9 licenses of the Securities and Futures Commission. Starting from November 30, 2022, with Tiger Trade, Tiger Brokers' flagship app, Hong Kong users can trade financial products from major markets around the world, such as Hong Kong stocks, warrants, options, US stocks, US fractional shares and ETFs, among others, providing a one-stop solution to their investment needs. In the future, we will continue to expand our trading markets and categories to better serve Hong Kong investors. About Tiger Brokers Tiger Brokers (Nasdaq: TIGR), founded in 2014, is a leading online brokerage group with a focus on redefining global investing with technologies for the next generation. Since our inception, the Company has relentlessly offered a superior user experience to let everyone enjoy efficient and smart global investing, by bringing a multitude of quality financial products and services across brokerage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) management, investment banking, wealth management, investor community, and investor education in our pursuit of becoming a world-leading online brokerage group. We strive to elevate financial technology R&D to a new level. While we inherit the best traditions from the financial sector and blend them with the best minds of tech experts, we develop our own technology infrastructure — an aggregation that enables multi-currency trading of various products across markets, guaranteeing our reliable, secure, and scalable services are accessible to all with low latency. Currently, we serve over 10 million users and over 2 million account holders worldwide on our flagship platform "Tiger Trade", own 81 licenses and qualifications in different markets, and have over 1,000 employees on the team in Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the US, Australia, and Mainland China. In 2019, the Company was listed on Nasdaq as UP Fintech Holding Limited under the ticker TIGR. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited
Yahoo
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Tiger Brokers Hong Kong Launches Inaugural Art Prize with HKBU AVA to Inspire Young Artists and Creative Crossovers
HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited ("Tiger Brokers (HK)"), a leading online brokerage firm, is proud to announce its first collaboration with the Academy of Visual Arts ("AVA") at Hong Kong Baptist University ("HKBU") as the honorable sponsor of the 18th Graduation Show and the establishment of the inaugural "Tiger Brokers Art Prize". This initiative not only underscores Tiger Brokers (HK)'s excellence in the financial sector but also demonstrates its commitment to fostering the long-term development of local young creators through the integration of finance and the creative sector. From now until June 22, the Tiger Brokers Art Prize will debut at the AVA BA Graduation Show 2025 at the Kai Tak Campus of HKBU and will honor exceptional graduate works that showcase innovative vision and cultural significance. The evaluation criteria encompass innovation, conceptual depth, public resonance, professional execution, and future potential, with an emphasis on works that explore technological elements, financial themes, and critical reflections on the future—embodying the dynamic dialogue between art and our times. Beyond the awards, Tiger Brokers (HK) will collaborate with AVA to launch a series of specialized art workshops and industry networking events. These initiatives are designed to provide emerging artists with practical support and platform connection opportunities, facilitating connections between local artistic talent and the international art community. Tianhua Wu, Founder and CEO of Tiger Brokers, said, "As a US-listed global leader in fintech, Tiger Brokers is driven by innovation. We believe that both artistic creation and investment management require vision and execution. Our collaboration with HKBU to establish the Tiger Brokers Art Prize demonstrates our commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting creative cultural development. We look forward to walking alongside young artists, inspiring breakthroughs and new creative possibilities." Kiana Kiang, Vice-President of the HKBU AVA Graduation Show Committee 2025, added, "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Tiger Brokers (HK) for their generous support of the HKBU AVA BA Graduation Show 2025. Their role as our esteemed sponsor has been invaluable. In particular, the Tiger Brokers Art Prize has had a profound impact on our students, empowering them to embark on transformative artistic journeys. The evaluation criteria encompass innovation, conceptual depth, public resonance, professional execution, and future potential, with an emphasis on works that explore technological elements, financial themes, and critical reflections on the future. This award represents more than just an honor for students. It serves as a vital springboard for their future artistic careers." The AVA BA Graduation Show 2025, themed "GeeLee GooLoo", showcases the diverse works of 134 students, spanning painting, sculpture, digital media, and installations. The event will feature public programs, including artist talks and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors from the art community and beyond to witness a bold new era for Hong Kong's creative future. About Tiger Brokers (HK) Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited (Central number: BMU940) holds type 1, 2, 4, 5 and 9 licenses of the Securities and Futures Commission. Starting from November 30, 2022, with Tiger Trade, Tiger Brokers' flagship app, Hong Kong users can trade financial products from major markets around the world, such as Hong Kong stocks, warrants, options, US stocks, US fractional shares and ETFs, among others, providing a one-stop solution to their investment needs. In the future, we will continue to expand our trading markets and categories to better serve Hong Kong investors. About Tiger Brokers Tiger Brokers (Nasdaq: TIGR), founded in 2014, is a leading online brokerage group with a focus on redefining global investing with technologies for the next generation. Since our inception, the Company has relentlessly offered a superior user experience to let everyone enjoy efficient and smart global investing, by bringing a multitude of quality financial products and services across brokerage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) management, investment banking, wealth management, investor community, and investor education in our pursuit of becoming a world-leading online brokerage group. We strive to elevate financial technology R&D to a new level. While we inherit the best traditions from the financial sector and blend them with the best minds of tech experts, we develop our own technology infrastructure — an aggregation that enables multi-currency trading of various products across markets, guaranteeing our reliable, secure, and scalable services are accessible to all with low latency. Currently, we serve over 10 million users and over 2 million account holders worldwide on our flagship platform "Tiger Trade", own 81 licenses and qualifications in different markets, and have over 1,000 employees on the team in Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the US, Australia, and Mainland China. In 2019, the Company was listed on Nasdaq as UP Fintech Holding Limited under the ticker TIGR. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited Sign in to access your portfolio
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Harvard SEVP ban: which universities are stepping up to support international students?
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) earlier this week. The ban is effectively barring the university from enrolling international students and requiring nearly 6,800 current foreign enrollees to potentially face transfer or risk deportation. In response, Harvard filed a lawsuit challenging the administration's decision, arguing that the revocation violated the First Amendment, the due process clause, and the administrative procedure. Subsequently, a federal judge in Boston issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from enforcing the SEVP revocation. The judge's order prevents the government from 'implementing, instituting, maintaining, or giving effect' to the revocation until a court hearing is held. Following the legal action and the uncertain landscape for international students in the US, several global institutions and organisations stepped forward with support plans for Harvard's displaced F-1 visa holders. These measures, ranging from open admissions to full scholarships, offer alternative pathways for students affected by the US policy decision. Tetr College of Business: full scholarships for Harvard F-1 students Tetr College of Business launched a dedicated full-scholarship programme for incoming and current Harvard students holding F-1 visas. The initiative is part of Tetr's $10 million global scholarship fund and covers full tuition, normally around $200,000, for students enrolling in its August 2025 undergraduate cohort. Two programmes are available – Management and Technology, and Science and Artificial Intelligence. How can students apply? Students may apply by emailing transferadmissions@ with: –A short note explaining their visa status –Proof of Harvard enrollment or admission –A brief academic or personal profile Multiple institutes in Hong Kong announce support for students Among other countries and regions, the Hong Kong Education Bureau (Hong Kong SAR Government) has taken a proactive measure towards international students potentially facing deportation. Christine Choi, Hong Kong's Secretary for Education, urged all Hong Kong universities to introduce 'facilitation measures' for international students impacted by the US ban. According to local media reports, the city announced relaxed admission quotas, accelerated processing of students, and proactive efforts to welcome 'talented students' affected by the policy change. Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) HKBU reaffirmed its commitment to internationalisation, stating that it had a history of 'recruiting outstanding non-local students'. The university offered support to any displaced international student who chooses to enrol, promising assistance 'based on actual circumstances'. City University of Hong Kong (CityU): academic continuity and co-supervision options CityU announced support for international students facing academic disruption, including those at the doctoral level. The university extended offers to transfer students and said it would even arrange for their original PhD supervisors (outside Hong Kong) to co-supervise research work. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK): support on research incentives CUHK emphasised its goal of attracting outstanding students globally and its commitment to offer 'comprehensive support.' The university is also exploring additional research funding to attract scholars who may now be seeking academic opportunities outside the US. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU): streamlined transfer and full programme admission PolyU invited students either enrolled or admitted to Harvard and other top US institutions to transfer directly into its undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. The university promised to 'facilitate the swift transition,' offering: –Full acceptance –Dedicated contact points –Personalised guidance throughout the process Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) HKUST extended an open invitation to all affected international students—whether currently enrolled or holding offers from Harvard. The university will provide: –Unconditional offers –Streamlined admission procedures –Academic credit transfers –Visa assistance and housing support The move is aimed at ensuring students can continue their academic pursuits with minimal disruption.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
HKBU develops new catalytic membrane that boosts efficiency of cleaning wastewater using oxygen
HONG KONG, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel catalytic membrane that can substantially boost the efficiency of cleaning wastewater using a modified advanced oxidation process (AOP). The invention contributes to the effort of tackling environmental pollution problems by offering a safer, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for wastewater treatment. The research findings have been published in the international academic journal Advanced Functional Materials. Novel technology targeting phenolic pollutants Water pollution is a pressing environmental issue. Phenolic compounds are a major group of pollutants that pose a significant threat to the world's potable water supply. They are widely present in industrial effluents, agricultural runoff and municipal wastewater. They can persist in the environment for long periods, accumulate in living organisms and pose significant risks to human health and water quality. Traditional methods for removing phenolic pollutants often require hazardous chemicals or energy-intensive processes. AOPs have been increasingly recognised and developed over the past few decades to remove pollutants from water. They are a set of chemical treatment methods which activate oxidants into reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can be used to break down pollutants in wastewater. Among these ROS, singlet oxygen (1O2) is particularly effective in targeting phenolic compounds. More efficient in generating ROS However, existing methods to generate ROS usually require strong oxidants and energy inputs as catalysts, which can be costly and environmentally unfriendly. Moreover, traditional AOP systems face two significant challenges: the inefficient transfer of molecular oxygen (O2) in water due to its low solubility, and the difficulty in getting pollutants to interact with the catalyst surface due to the surrounding water film as a barrier. In response to these issues, a research team led by Professor Zhao Jun, Associate Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU, has developed a novel catalytic membrane named "NGCF-OV". It is made from a composite material that combines two advanced materials, N-doped reduced graphene oxide and cobalt ferrite. This membrane offers a promising solution for AOP and addresses the challenge of efficiently activating molecular oxygen to become 1O2. Proven efficacy in degrading bisphenol A The NGCF-OV membrane contains unique sites (asymmetric Co-OV-Fe sites) that can adjust the bond length of O2, i.e., the distance between the centres of the two oxygen atoms that are bonded together, and thus facilitate faster and more efficient electron transfer. As a result, 1O2 can be produced without the need for other catalytic agents and external energy inputs. Additionally, the membrane also features graphitic nitrogen sites that trap pollutants close to the membrane's surface. The distance between the pollutants and the 1O2 molecules generated is therefore significantly reduced, overcoming the water film barrier issue with reaction efficiency greatly improved. The NGCF-OV membrane demonstrated superior efficiency in generating and utilising 1O2 for pollutant degradation. Test results show that this novel technology can completely degrade bisphenol A, a common and harmful pollutant, in just 86 milliseconds (one thousandth of a second), outperforming many existing cleanup methods. More sustainable and efficient wastewater treatment Professor Zhao said: "This research marks a significant advancement in the field of water treatment and represents a promising strategy for addressing environmental pollution. By effectively integrating the processes of O2 activation and pollutant degradation within a single membrane, this technology offers a more sustainable and efficient approach to treating contaminated water. "The ability to generate reactive oxygen species without external energy inputs makes this membrane particularly suitable for emergency pollution remediation and everyday water treatment applications," he added. Application of the NGCF-OV membrane is not limited to the degradation of a specific pollutant like bisphenol A. Instead, its catalytic properties can be harnessed for the degradation of a variety of organic pollutants in wastewater, such as antibiotics, pesticides, dyes, etc. It paves the way for more advanced practical pollution remediation technologies and contributes to the broader goal of protecting public health and preserving the environment. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hong Kong Baptist University Sign in to access your portfolio
