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The Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
XTransfer Singapore CEO Violas Xiao Joins Money20/20 Asia's Panel
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 May 2025 - XTransfer, the world's leading and China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, one of the most influential events in the global fintech calendar. Violas Xiao, Local CEO of Singapore at XTransfer, was honoured to be invited as a distinguished speaker at the RiseUp panel, empowered by Deutsche Bank. The RiseUp initiative is a global program dedicated to promoting the careers of women in financial technology and fostering inclusive leadership. The 2025 cohort brought together a remarkable group of female leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for success in a rapidly evolving industry. During the panel discussion, titled 'Re-evaluate the Power of Connection – How to Leverage Relationships,' Violas joined an esteemed lineup of speakers including Kriti Jain, Managing Director and Head of Digital Economy, Fintech & Platform in Corporate Coverage, APAC and Cash Sales APAC, MEA at Deutsche Bank, and Ivan Chang, alongside moderator Rachel Whelan, Managing Director, APAC Head of Corporate Cash Management, and Global Head of Payments & TFX Product Management at Deutsche Bank. Violas emphasised the value of building authentic, intentional relationships in today's connected world. 'Opportunities rarely happen by chance, they come from people who know and trust you. Networking builds that vital bridge.' She encouraged professionals, especially newcomers, to start with curiosity, not credentials. 'Ask open-ended questions like 'What brought you here tonight?' to spark real conversations.' Violas also encourages people not to wait for the perfect moment. 'Most people are more open than we think. Approach with sincerity, build sincerely, and grow together.' As the fintech landscape continues to evolve, XTransfer is committed not only to innovation and growth in financial services but also to championing the next generation of women leaders in the industry. Founded in 2017, XTransfer, the world-leading and China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing SMEs with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions. With more than 600,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become the industry No.1 in China. XTransfer has obtained local payment licences in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Miami Herald
11-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Hockey is thriving in South Florida, and Gary Bettman loves it. ‘It's been fun to see'
South Florida's appetite for hockey is at an all-time high right now. The Florida Panthers' run of consistent success over the past handful of years, which reached a crescendo last year with the franchise winning its first Stanley Cup, plays a heavy part in that. It's something NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was hopeful would become a reality. Now, it is. 'I think it starts with two words: Vinnie Viola and the whole family,' Bettman said Friday from Amerant Bank Arena prior to Game 3 of the Panthers' second-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 'The commitment that they've made to South Florida, to hockey, to this team, to the fans, has been nothing short of sensational. You see it in terms of the team's performance. You see it in terms of how this building is full now.' The Panthers this season averaged a franchise-high 19,059 fans per home game, just shy of 100 percent capacity and more than 400 fans per game higher than last season. The total ranked fifth in the NHL behind only the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning, all of whom have slightly larger arenas. Amerant Bank Arena have been over capacity throughout the playoffs so far, averaging 19,660 fans through the team's first three home playoff games entering Game 4 against Toronto on Sunday. Maximum capacity at Amerant Bank Arena is listed at 19,250. Viola, who took over as owner in 2015, has done his part to make sure hockey had the potential to thrive in an unorthodox market like South Florida. In addition to opening up his wallet for anything the franchise needs to succeed in its day-to-day operations, the Panthers under Viola have done their part to impact the community, particularly through youth hockey initiatives. 'It's something that we always believed was possible for South Florida,' Bettman said. 'This was Wayne Huizenga's dream, and the Viola family has fulfilled it and continues to fulfill that. It's great to see. Hockey is growing here at all levels, particularly among youth hockey players. So it's been fun to see, and I'm happy for the fans. I'm happy for the players, and I'm happy for the Violas.' And the team won't be leaving any time soon. The Broward County Commission voted unanimously in September to extend the team's Arena Operating Agreement through 2033, with options to continue it as far as 2043. This agreement impacts Amerant Bank Arena, the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale and the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs. 'I think there'll continue to be a need to put money into the building, which they've done,' Bettman said of Amerant Bank Arena. 'The commitment that the Violas have made to this market, to Fort Lauderdale, with the War Memorial and the training facility, I'm delighted that the franchise is going to have long-term stability, and I'm delighted that it's here. ... This is a terrific building, great bones. It's a very good location that you can access easily. I think, long-term, everybody's focused on making sure the franchise has what it needs. The Violas, as I said, have been great. The county's been great. And so this is a good situation.' So much so that the NHL is giving the Panthers the opportunity to host their first outdoor game next season. Florida will play the New York Rangers at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins, on Jan. 2. 'It's bold. It's audacious. It's an attempt to do something special for the fans in Florida,' Bettman said. 'Some people have suggested we're crazy, but I don't think we are. We believe between hockey operations and our ice makers we're going to provide a great environment for a game. And we have the benefit, particularly with the ballpark in Miami, to keep the roof closed while we make the ice, we play the game at night, and we'll open it in advance of the game. We think it'd be a great and fun experience.'
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shopping centre enlists local children to help fill new planters with flowers
A Carlisle shopping centre has enlisted local children to help transform their new planters. In partnership with Muffin Break, The Lanes has created new planters in its Central Square. To fill these new planters, which were provided free of charge by the coffee shop, The Lanes drafted local children to help plant flowers. (Image: Supplied) These flowers, which were planted with used ground coffee utilised as fertiliser, include Saxifraga, Violas, and Ceanothus and add a splash of blue, red, and white to the shopping centre in support of Cumbria's celebrations of the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May. The planters are also set to be accompanied by new hanging baskets and wildflowers in support of The Lanes' entry into Cumbria in Bloom 2025. Susan Owen is the centre manager at The Lanes and expressed her delight at the new planters. (Image: Supplied) She said: "We were thrilled to receive a Cumbria in Bloom Gold Award in 2024, along with a Community Champion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cumbria in Bloom for Tiago Leao, contract manager at The Lanes. "The Lanes in Bloom, involving the children, was Tiago's idea to help promote community spirit and environmental awareness and the children very much enjoyed helping with the project which will undoubtedly enhance our customer's visits to The Lanes." (Image: Supplied) Contract manager Tiago was also on hand to explain more about the recent planting project. He said: "The project is aimed at introducing green spaces to The Lanes and as well as having fun, the children gained new skills and knowledge during the planting process. (Image: Supplied) "In addition to the planters, our team is also preparing to improve our floral display on Drovers Lane with the addition of wildflowers, which we hope will attract some new tenants in the shape of Bees, Butterflies, and Spiders, creating further space for biodiversity to thrive in the city centre."
