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Yahoo
35 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Accountex London 2025 attracts more than 16,000 attendees
The 14th edition of Accountex London took place on 14-15 May 2025 at Excel London, welcoming more than 16,000 attendees, including more than 12,000 unique visitors. This marked a 10% increase from the previous year's show. The event attracted visitors from across the UK and internationally, including Nigeria and the Seychelles. Accountex London portfolio director Caroline Hobden said: 'With the MTD mandates fast approaching and AI transforming software and the way we work, there was an electric atmosphere at the show. 'The reaction from the profession has been amazing, with 75% of exhibitors already rebooking their stands for next year.' The event featured more than 300 service and software providers, including prominent fintech companies such as FreeAgent, Intuit QuickBooks, IRIS, Sage, TaxCalc, Wolters Kluwer, and Xero. Exhibitors showcased a wide range of services, from document management and cybersecurity to audit services and cash flow forecasting, offering live demos and sharing tech updates. The event hosted more than 250 sessions across 13 theatres, featuring 295 speakers from the accounting and finance sectors. Key topics included Making Tax Digital, AI's impact on work, Robotic Process Automation, cyberattacks, R&D legislation, apprenticeships, and sustainability reporting. 4cast Bookkeeping director Kristy Glenister, a visitor, said: 'Accountex London never disappoints — and 2025 was easily the best one yet! I attend each year to stay ahead of the curve and discover new tools that can help both my business and my clients thrive. The sheer variety of vendors meant I left with fresh ideas and software I hadn't even known I needed.' New features at the show included the Olyusei App, a UK first, which provided attendees with clear audio via their own headphones. The Solo Traveller Lounge was introduced for visitors attending alone, and British Sign Language interpretation was available across three stages, in collaboration with AAT, Accountex's first 'Accessibility Partner'. The FD Show, announced at Accountex London, will launch in 2026, focusing on finance leaders with expert insights, practical solutions, and live sessions. It will feature more than 40 key suppliers offering enterprise solutions for finance professionals. "We are incredibly excited to launch the FD Show, a brand-new event designed specifically for finance leaders. Running alongside Accountex London in 2026, this new platform will offer CFOs and FD's unparalleled insights, strategic connections, and the tools they need to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape. We have a huge amount of support and interest already and are very much looking forward to delivering this next year,' Hobden added. Accountex Summit Manchester is set to return on 23 September 2025 at Manchester Central, featuring more than 120 fintech suppliers, a free CPD-accredited seminar programme, and a post-show networking event. "Accountex London 2025 attracts more than 16,000 attendees " was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
21 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Launches Joint Economic Forum to Bolster Public-Private Collaboration
President Wavel Ramkalawan Thursday afternoon chaired a high-level meeting at State House to formalize the establishment of the Joint Economic Forum (JEF), a landmark initiative aimed at institutionalizing dialogue and cooperation between the government and the private sector. The forum responds directly to proposals tabled by the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on 15 May 2025. In his opening address, President Ramkalawan underlined the strategic significance of the JEF in fostering a more inclusive and responsive economic governance framework. . "This forum represents our commitment to collaborative problem-solving, where both sectors can openly discuss challenges and work together to identify practical solutions for our nation's economic advancement," the President stated. The launch of the JEF represents a critical policy milestone, offering a permanent mechanism for dialogue, joint decision-making, and alignment of national economic priorities. The initiative is designed to enhance trust, foster transparency, and catalyze sustainable growth through shared responsibility. Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Trade, Mrs. Devika Vidot, reinforced the government's unwavering dedication to this collaborative approach during the meeting. "The only way for government to be efficient and responsive to public needs is through genuine consultation and partnership with the private sector," Minister Vidot emphasized, highlighting the administration's commitment to evidence-based policy making. Mr. Oliver Bastienne, Chairman of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), described the forum as "a turning point in how we work together as partners in national development." He noted that the initiative "demonstrates mutual respect, accountability, and shared resolve to address challenges through honest and results-oriented collaboration." The Joint Economic Forum will be governed by five core objectives: Enhancing National Competitiveness through coordinated policy reforms tailored to global market realities. Improving the Ease of Doing Business by removing regulatory bottlenecks and streamlining operational processes. Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth that ensures broad-based benefits across all societal segments. Ensuring Policy Responsiveness through direct feedback from business stakeholders on legislation, regulations, and administrative processes. Aligning National Development Plans with the private sector's practical needs and strategic priorities. The forum will adopt a dual co-chairmanship model to ensure parity and accountability—Minister Vidot will lead on behalf of the government, while Mr. Bastienne will represent the business community. Membership will comprise eight rotating representatives, selected through transparent criteria focused on sectoral relevance, inclusivity, and institutional legitimacy. Monthly plenary sessions and issue-specific working groups will form the operational backbone of the forum, with a joint secretariat—composed of officials from both the Ministry and SCCI—providing logistical and administrative support. Today's inaugural meeting reviewed the forum's detailed Terms of Reference and held preliminary discussions on the national taxation framework—an area repeatedly flagged by the business community as crucial to investment confidence and operational sustainability. Private sector stakeholders have committed to internal consultations to finalize their representatives ahead of the official launch on 24 May 2025, where substantive policy dialogue will begin in earnest. The meeting also brought together key ministers, including the Minister for Transport, Mr. Anthony Derjacque, and the Minister for Employment and Social Affairs, Mrs. Patricia Francourt, as well as leaders from various business associations. Their presence underscored the multi-sectoral commitment to the JEF and the administration's dedication to transparent, inclusive, and participatory policymaking. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.
Zawya
21 hours ago
- General
- Zawya
President Ramkalawan Honours Seychelles' Top Cambridge Achievers
President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, hosted a prestigious ceremony at State House Friday morning to honour Seychelles' highest achievers in the 2024 Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The event marked a departure from conventional recognition ceremonies by placing special emphasis on the vital role of parental and familial support in students' academic success. Surrounded by proud parents and educators, the ceremony celebrated not only academic excellence but also the collective effort behind each student's achievement. In his address, President Ramkalawan commended the honourees for their unwavering dedication, perseverance, and discipline. He acknowledged the essential support of parents, teachers, and school leaders throughout the students' educational journey and urged the young scholars to act as ambassadors of excellence and agents of national progress. "You are a beacon of light for the generations and show that there is a better way," President Ramkalawan told the assembled students. "Your effort, your perseverance, your discipline – all these were required for you to achieve such good grades. You are giving us hope today that Seychelles can produce good education at this level." The recognised students distinguished themselves among more than 200,000 candidates from over 130 countries who sit for Cambridge examinations annually. Their accomplishments not only underscore national excellence but also reflect Seychelles' presence on the global academic stage. Among the standout performances were Laurent Joseph and Shaun Leste, who jointly secured first place globally in their respective subjects. Ellie Mondon, Jayabalaji Gunasekan, and Lia Frichot also earned joint eighth place worldwide in areas including English as a Second Language, Computer Science, Environmental Management, and French as a Foreign Language. President Ramkalawan further announced a subsequent national recognition ceremony scheduled for July 2025, aimed at honouring a broader cohort of high-performing students across Seychelles. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates of recognition, applauding the students' exceptional achievements. In attendance were Minister for Education Dr. Justin Valentin, Principal Secretary Merna Eulentin, Director General of the Assessment Division Arnold Chang Pen Tive, Director of the School of Advanced Level Studies Elaine Larue, Director of the Seychelles Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture Maryanne Marie, Executive Head of International School Seychelles Elodie Vallantine, Principal of Independent School Andy Esparon, and Head Teacher of Praslin Secondary Ian Collie, along with invited guests. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Bitget Lists Ripple USD (RLUSD) to Expand Stablecoin Offerings on Spot Market
VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on its spot trading platform. RLUSD, an enterprise-grade USD-backed stablecoin issued by Ripple, enters the Bitget ecosystem at a time when demand for secure and compliant digital assets continues to rise, particularly among institutional participants and developers focused on enterprise-grade blockchain use cases. As a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, RLUSD is natively issued on both the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum, leveraging the unique strengths of each blockchain. The asset is backed by a segregated reserve held in USD fiat and cash equivalents. Bitget's decision to list RLUSD aligns with its strategy to support strong, high utility-driven assets across its growing spot market, which serves as a curated space for projects that advance blockchain adoption through real-world applications. 'We're excited to partner with Ripple, a team that has consistently pushed forward the adoption of crypto,' said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. 'RLUSD stands out as one of the few stablecoins issued by a NYDFS-chartered limited purpose trust company, placing it in a uniquely clear regulatory framework. This is particularly important for institutions seeking transparency and compliance in today's evolving digital asset landscape. Listing RLUSD also aligns with our 2025 strategy to expand institutional offerings and build a more robust, trusted ecosystem.' The RLUSD listing on Bitget expanded access and offered a trusted trading venue for one of the industry's most closely monitored digital assets. Bitget continues to scale its listings to support the increasing demand of the crypto market. The integration of RLUSD responds to the ongoing wave of stablecoins gaining popularity as critical tools in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and tokenized asset ecosystems. With an extensive selection of over 900 crypto pairs and a commitment to broadening its offerings, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of RLUSD signals a strategic move to embrace regulated stablecoins's becoming a gateway to trade innovative crypto projects. To know more about RLUSD on Bitget please visit here. About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency. For media inquiries, please contact: media@ Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use. About Ripple Ripple is the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions and other enterprises—delivering simple, compliant, reliable software that unlocks efficiencies, reduces friction, and enhances innovation in global finance. Ripple's solutions leverage the XRP Ledger and its native digital asset, XRP, which was purpose-built to enable fast, low-cost, highly scalable transactions across developer and financial use cases. With a proven track record of working with regulators and policymakers around the world, Ripple's payments, custody and stablecoin solutions are pioneering the digital asset economy—building credibility and trust in enterprise blockchain. Together with customers, partners and the developer community, we are transforming the way the world creates, stores, manages and moves value.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Seychelles and Germany remain committed to strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations
H.E Mr. Sebastian Groth, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Seychelles, called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Tuesday 27th May 2025. Ambassador Groth gave Minister Radegonde an overview of the political landscape in Germany now that the country is under new leadership. Minister Radegonde congratulated the new Government for their victory and looked forward to working with the new administration to propel bilateral relations. Minister Radegonde took the opportunity to request Germany's assistance in advocating for Seychelles to be removed from the European Union's list of Non-Cooperation Jurisdictions on Tax Matters (Seychelles is currently on the EU grey list). He also enlisted Germany's support to push for the implementation of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), which was adopted during the United Nations General Assembly in August 2024. The two diplomats discussed training opportunities to build capacity in the fields of energy and climate change, tourism related issues including the flights to be undertaken by Discover Airlines, as well as international issues which have a direct or indirect impact on Seychelles and Germany. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles.
