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Connecting the Global Ecosystem: Lianlian DigiTech Returns to Money20-20 Asia

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China, 28th Apr 2026 – From April 21 to 23, Money20/20 Asia, one of the world’s most influential fintech events, was held in Bangkok, Thailand. As a leading player in global digital payments, Lianlian DigiTech was once again invited to participate, showcasing its latest advancements in cross-border payment infrastructure, technological innovation, and ecosystem collaboration, and highlighting its ongoing exploration and practice at the forefront of the global cross-border payments industry.

During the summit, Lianlian DigiTech announced a strategic partnership with USI Money to further strengthen its global cross-border payment network and provide merchants worldwide with more efficient and reliable fund flow services.

At the same time, Shen Enguang, Co-President of Lianlian DigiTech, Ma Xiao, Head of Lianlian Bank Partnerships, and Jiang Jie, Head of LianLian Global Hong Kong, were invited to attend the event. They engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from international financial institutions, exploring fintech trends and innovations in global payments, and contributing Lianlian’s insights to the intelligent and global development of the cross-border payments industry.

 

Partnering with USI Money and Global Partners to Build a Borderless Payment Network

During the summit, Lianlian DigiTech announced a strategic partnership with London-based fintech company USI Money, further strengthening its global payment network.

The collaboration will focus on cross-border remittance and foreign exchange services. Through deep integration of technology and resources, both parties aim to deliver efficient, secure, and cost-effective one-stop collection and payment solutions for global businesses, significantly improving fund flow efficiency and FX experience.

Syed Bukhari, Chief Business and Operations Officer of USI Money Group, commented: “Our partnership with Lianlian will further enhance our remittance capabilities, enabling us to create greater value for clients through broader network coverage and improved transaction performance.”

Jiang Jie, Head of LianLian Global Hong Kong, added: “By leveraging the complementary strengths of our ecosystem partners in technology and compliance, Lianlian will continue to expand its global payment network and optimize transaction efficiency. We aim to strengthen financial connectivity across markets and deliver more efficient and reliable cross-border payment experiences for our clients.”

Founded in 2009 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2024 (2598.HK), Lianlian DigiTech is a leading AI-driven digital payment service provider in China with a global presence. Guided by its mission to “connect the world and serve globally,” and driven by an “AI-native + globalization” strategy, the company is committed to building a trusted new infrastructure for intelligent global finance. As of the end of 2025, Lianlian DigiTech has established a cross-border payment network covering more than 100 countries and regions, serving over 10.4 million customers worldwide.

USI Money is a foreign exchange and international remittance service provider focused on delivering customized cross-border fund solutions for both corporate and individual clients. With competitive real-time exchange rates and efficient execution as its core strengths, the company is dedicated to providing fast, secure, and seamless global fund transfer experiences.

In addition, during the event, Lianlian DigiTech co-hosted a networking session with Unlimit to create an open platform for exchange. The session attracted a wide range of fintech partners, fostering discussions on ecosystem collaboration and partnership opportunities, and further advancing the development of an open and connected ecosystem.

 

Industry Roundtable: Cross-Border Payments Collaboration and Inclusive Growth in Emerging Markets in the AI Era

At the same time, during the conference, Ma Xiao, Head of Lianlian Bank Partnerships, and Jiang Jie, Head of LianLian Global Hong Kong, were invited to join themed roundtable discussions. Drawing on industry practice, they shared key insights and outlined new pathways and core logic for the coordinated development of fintech and the global financial system.

During the roundtable titled “Fintech and Banks,” Ma Xiao highlighted that the global payments system is rapidly evolving from a “single-point capability” model to a “layered collaboration” framework. In this structure, banks serve as the underlying infrastructure, responsible for global clearing networks and liquidity management, while fintech companies such as Lianlian build on top of these systems to create a “retail layer” of services for businesses. This approach transforms complex cross-border payment channels into accessible product capabilities, enabling enterprises to manage multi-scenario fund flows more efficiently.

At the same time, fintech is playing an increasingly critical role in both compliance and value creation. On one hand, through technology-enabled, front-loaded risk control and verification, fintech companies act as “compliance aggregators,” improving efficiency while filtering risks and helping banks scale their trust capabilities. On the other hand, by leveraging insights from transaction data and business flows, fintech collaborates with banks to more accurately assess the operating conditions of small and medium-sized enterprises. This shift supports a transition from experience-driven to data-driven capital allocation, enhancing the accessibility of financial services.

 

At the roundtable titled “Different Worlds, Same Challenges: Building Bridges for Emerging Markets,” Jiang Jie noted that the focus of financial inclusion is shifting from “scale of coverage” to “practical usability.” The ability to sustainably serve long-tail groups such as small and micro merchants and overseas workers ultimately depends on continuous optimization of product design and operational capabilities.

In emerging markets, small merchants often face challenges such as difficulty in opening accounts, complex cross-border collections, high FX costs, and complicated tax requirements. However, many existing solutions still follow traditional enterprise-level logic, with cumbersome KYB processes and long review cycles that do not align with the “light-asset, high-frequency, fast-turnover” nature of small businesses. In response, Lianlian has reduced barriers to fund flows by providing local collection accounts, optimizing FX mechanisms, and improving settlement efficiency. At the same time, it has restructured account frameworks, verification processes, and fund visibility to better align services with users’ real business and daily needs.

As digital technology continues to integrate with the real economy, the combined innovation of AI and blockchain is reshaping the underlying logic of global financial services. Lianlian DigiTech has long focused on AI-driven innovation, global compliance system development, and the expansion of its global service network. With its global licensing footprint, compliance expertise, localized service capabilities, and technological stability, the company has earned broad trust from regulators, markets, clients, and ecosystem partners worldwide.

Looking ahead, Lianlian DigiTech will continue to build on its cross-border experience and compliance expertise to develop AI-native core capabilities, deepen collaboration with global ecosystem partners, and evolve from a “payment network” into an “end-to-end intelligent infrastructure builder.” The goal is to become a trusted value-connecting infrastructure in the AI-driven global era, delivering more convenient, efficient, and intelligent cross-border financial services to customers worldwide.

 

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Umamusume Pretty Derby 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR THE STAGE in TOKYO broadcast ABEMA Live in 20 countries

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Over 40 Umamusume cast members will take the stage across the two-day event!Umamusume’s First-Ever World Tour Debuts in Tokyo!

Tokyo, Japan, 22nd Jun 2026 – Japan’s video streaming service ABEMA has announced that it has broadcast rights for the concert event Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR: THE STAGE in TOKYO, taking place on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, via its global online live platform ABEMA Live. The live broadcast will be available worldwide in 20 countries and regions, including the United States, South Korea, and Thailand.

Umamusume Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR: THE STAGE is the first-ever world tour in the concert history of the highly popular cross-media franchise Umamusume Pretty Derby (hereafter “Umamusume”). A star-studded cast will come together to deliver a thrilling concert experience that takes fans into the world of Umamusume, making this a must-see event. For the Tokyo performance, over 40 cast members will gather across the two-day concert, including Machico (Tokai Teio), Tomoyo Takayanagi (Oguri Cap), and Hitomi Ueda (Gold Ship). Fan excitement for the performance continues to rise as the day approaches.

This concert will be broadcast in 20 countries and regions worldwide—including the United States, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines—via the global online live platform ABEMA Live, which allows users outside Japan to purchase (*1) and watch (*2) a variety of pay-per-view content such as artist concerts, events, and sports broadcasts distributed on ABEMA.

Tickets for ABEMA Live are currently on sale via each country’s purchase page. For more details about ABEMA Live, please check the page below.
ABEMA Live page: https://www.abema-global.com

The Umamusume concerts always generate a huge buzz. What kind of performance will unfold on the first-ever world tour? Be sure to catch the moment a new landscape opens up for yourself on ABEMA.

*1 Payment methods available are credit card and PayPal.
*2 Viewing tickets cannot be purchased in supported regions, including Japan.

Broadcast date and time
Day 1: Saturday, June 20, 2026, show starts at 17:00 (streaming begins at 16:00) JST
Day 2: Sunday, June 21, 2026, show starts at 17:00 (streaming begins at 16:00) JST

On-demand viewing period
Day 1: Until 23:59 on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (JST)
Day 2: Until 23:59 on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (JST)

Sales period
2-Day Ticket: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) 22:00 to July 4, 2026 (Saturday) 20:00 JST
Day 1 Ticket: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) 22:00 to July 4, 2026 (Saturday) 20:00 JST
Day 2 Ticket: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) 22:00 to July 5, 2026 (Sunday) 20:00 JST

ABEMA Live: Purchase Page for Available Countries
Day 1： https://www.abema-global.com/lives/3kjxdnsYCzsum7apnkqfRu
Day 2： https://www.abema-global.com/lives/gecvHpMAMBAZWBtKCXpeSr

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Isilumko Activate Outlines Q2 Activation Priorities for Brand Growth

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Isilumko Activate has outlined a Q2 activation framework for brands seeking to convert early-year planning into measurable market activity.

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 22nd Jun 2026 — Isilumko Activate has outlined a Q2 activation framework for brands seeking to convert early-year planning into measurable market activity. The company said the second quarter is often the point at which commercial expectations become more immediate, requiring brands to move from budget alignment and campaign planning into disciplined execution. In response, the agency is encouraging marketers to treat Q2 as a critical period for visibility, retail presence and campaign momentum.

According to Isilumko Activate, Q2 is where activation strategy becomes operational. The first quarter often centers on forecasting, planning cycles and internal alignment, while the next phase demands consistent delivery in market. If brands delay activation activity for too long, the awareness created by earlier campaigns can begin to weaken and competitive space can narrow. The agency said the objective in Q2 is not simply to remain active, but to build continuity between strategy, field execution and business goals.

A central part of that approach is sustained visibility. Brand presence is not usually built through a single event or isolated campaign burst. It is reinforced over time through repeated, relevant exposure across the right environments. Isilumko Activate said activation planning in Q2 should therefore be tied to a broader visibility strategy that supports recall, product understanding and the consistency of brand presentation across touchpoints.

The agency also said activations should be linked directly to specific commercial priorities. In practice, that may include supporting mid-year sales targets, driving awareness for a new or existing product, improving retail presence, encouraging product trial or re-engaging audiences after first-quarter activity. When those objectives are defined clearly at the outset, activation becomes easier to plan, easier to evaluate and more useful to the wider business.

Execution quality is another major focus in the company’s Q2 guidance. A strong strategy can lose value quickly if field delivery is inconsistent. Isilumko Activate said campaign performance is shaped not only by the idea behind the activation, but by the quality of promoter engagement, the clarity of product communication, the professionalism of the physical setup and the consistency of standards across locations. For brands running activity nationally or across multiple outlets, those details can strongly influence campaign outcomes.

The company recommends a structured Q2 operating model that combines upfront planning with practical performance management. That includes campaign timelines aligned to business calendars, staffing models built for the scale of the rollout, supervision processes that protect delivery quality and reporting systems that allow adjustments during the campaign rather than only after it ends. In this model, execution is treated as an ongoing management discipline rather than a final implementation step.

Isilumko Activate added that Q2 should be viewed as a momentum-building period, not just a maintenance window. Activity during the middle of the year can help brands strengthen their presence before larger trading periods, refine messaging before later campaign pushes and create a steadier rhythm of engagement in the market. For brands that want stronger second-half performance, Q2 can provide the operational foundation needed to carry momentum forward.

Founded in 1995, Isilumko Activate supports clients with brand activations, experiential marketing and field-based campaign execution across South Africa. The company operates in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha and works with businesses seeking practical, market-facing activation programs aligned to commercial outcomes. Through its Q2 perspective, the agency said it aims to help marketers make more deliberate decisions about timing, execution and brand visibility during a key point in the annual planning cycle.

For more information, visit https://isilumkoactivate.co.za/ or contact Gregory Martin at gregory.martin@isilumko.co.za.

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Isilumko Activate is a South African brand activation and experiential marketing agency founded in 1995. The company operates in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha, supporting clients with planning, staffing and execution for activation-led campaigns across multiple market environments

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Isilumko Activate Shares Winter Activation Insight for South African Brands

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Isilumko Activate has released a winter activation perspective for brands planning campaigns across South Africa.

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 22nd Jun 2026 — Isilumko Activate has released a winter activation perspective for brands planning campaigns across South Africa, highlighting the value of maintaining a physical market presence during quieter seasonal periods. The company said winter often changes how consumers move through retail environments, but it does not remove the need for visibility, recall and meaningful engagement. As a result, the agency is encouraging marketers to adapt their activation formats rather than reduce activity altogether.

According to Isilumko Activate, winter planning should focus less on volume and more on relevance, timing and execution quality. In many categories, the challenge is not simply reaching consumers, but doing so in a way that fits the pace and conditions of the season. That means selecting the right environment, refining the message, and making each consumer interaction more intentional.

The agency’s winter guidance emphasizes a practical operating model for on-the-ground activity. Indoor and high-dwell environments can become more important during colder periods, while shorter but sharper engagements may deliver better results than formats designed for warmer, longer-stay conditions. Clear product communication, well-briefed teams and a professionally executed setup remain central to campaign performance, particularly when every consumer interaction must work harder.

Isilumko Activate said brands should also consider how winter affects different trade environments across the country. Retail behavior is not identical from region to region, and campaign planning should reflect local context, shopper movement and venue realities. For that reason, the agency recommends activation planning that combines national consistency with regional flexibility, especially for brands running campaigns across multiple provinces and channels.

Another priority is alignment between activation activity and business objectives. Winter campaigns are most effective when they are built around a specific commercial outcome, such as maintaining visibility, supporting product awareness, encouraging trial, strengthening retail presence or reinforcing the momentum of earlier campaigns. When activations are treated as part of the broader growth plan rather than as isolated events, the role of the channel becomes easier to measure and easier to scale.

Execution remains a defining factor. Even a strong creative concept can underperform if operational standards are inconsistent from one location to the next. Isilumko Activate said winter activations should be supported by clear staffing plans, tight briefing processes, dependable supervision and performance reporting that gives clients a usable view of what is happening in the field. In seasonal periods where attention can be harder to win, professional delivery becomes even more important.

The company added that winter is also a useful time for brands to strengthen discipline before larger seasonal trading windows later in the year. Campaigns run during quieter periods can help teams refine messaging, test operational models, improve field reporting and build a steadier market presence ahead of peak activity. In that sense, winter can function as both a performance period and a preparation period.

Isilumko Activate provides brand activation, experiential marketing and in-store campaign support for businesses across South Africa. Founded in 1995, the company operates in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha, supporting clients with activation planning, field execution and market-facing engagement programs. The agency said its winter perspective is intended to help marketers make more disciplined decisions about presence, execution and return on activity during the colder months.

For more information, visit https://isilumkoactivate.co.za/ or contact Gregory Martin at gregory.martin@isilumko.co.za.

About Isilumko Activate
Isilumko Activate is a South African brand activation and experiential marketing agency founded in 1995. The company works with clients across multiple sectors and operates in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha, with a focus on planning and executing market-facing campaigns that connect brands with consumers in real-world environments.

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Address 2: 321 Main Rd, Bryanston

City: Sandton

State: Gauteng

Country:South Africa

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