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• ModelSphere simplifies enterprise large-model deployment and operations and boosts peak throughput by up to 285% (nearly 4x the baseline).
• Building a more open, chip-agnostic foundation for AI at scale.
• Free and open source for enterprise users and available on Github now.

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or “the Group”, stock code: 6682.HK), a leading full-stack enterprise-AI cloud services platform, together with RiseUnion Technology Co., Ltd. (“RiseUnion”), today announced the official launch of ModelSphere, a one-stop, production-grade AI deployment platform.

Free and open source for enterprise users, ModelSphere brings computing resource management, model deployment and runtime optimization together in a single platform. It lowers the barriers to deployment and operations, helping enterprises turn computing power more efficiently into secure, stable AI services ready for real-world business use.

As large models move into commercial deployment at scale, enterprises commonly face low resource utilization, a fragmented chip ecosystem, high deployment barriers and difficult tuning in production environments. ModelSphere aims to consolidate computing resource coordination, model deployment and performance optimization into a unified deployment and management workflow, reducing the duplicated effort enterprises spend on low-level system adaptation, resource scheduling and day-to-day operations.

Phancy believes enterprises should be able to put large models to work without extensive in-house expertise in complex areas such as driver compilation and hardware adaptation. ModelSphere is designed to bridge this gap, enabling enterprises to integrate a wide range of open-source large models into core business processes while allowing technical teams to focus on application development and business needs.

Four Core Advantages of ModelSphere

• Simplified deployment and stable model services: ModelSphere provides a graphical console and pre-built deployment capabilities that reduce the environment-configuration code developers need to write, helping them quickly stand up inference services for large models and simplifying deployment across different chip clusters. Built-in enterprise-grade capabilities, including automatic elastic scaling, prefill-decode (PD) disaggregated deployment, three-tier KV caching, high-availability load balancing and automatic stream resumption after service interruptions, keep model services running stably in production.
• Continuous automated tuning for higher efficiency: The platform’s built-in AutoTune intelligent model scheduling strategy, combined with adaptive load-balancing scheduling that leverages hardware acceleration, improves request-handling capacity and time to first token (TTFT) while lowering inference cost per token. Built-in AutoTune boosts peak throughput by around 285% compared with the baseline, increasing overall performance to nearly four times the previous level and making full use of the available computing power.
• Unified management of diverse chips without repeated adaptation: Integrated with the EngineX inference engine, ModelSphere supports and is deeply optimized for a wide range of AI accelerators. It enables unified and mixed scheduling of all computing resources, including Huawei Ascend, Iluvatar CoreX, Moore Threads and Hygon DCU, so users do not need to rewrite low-level code for each chip.
• Continuous optimization for mainstream models and faster deployment: The ModelSphere team closely tracks iterations in the open-source community and has already adapted and optimized the platform for leading models, including DeepSeek-V4/V4-Flash, Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax and GLM. New models can be deployed quickly after release and tuned to production-grade performance, helping enterprises put the latest models to work in real business scenarios.

How ModelSphere Fits into the AI Stack

At the technical level, ModelSphere works alongside inference engines such as vLLM and SGLang. While inference engines improve computing efficiency on individual servers, ModelSphere handles management and optimization at the cluster-architecture level, including load- and cache-aware request routing, a unified KV cache pool, quality-of-service (QoS)-based automatic scaling, automatic stream resumption after service interruptions, automated performance tuning based on live production data, runtime monitoring and service management. Together, these ensure high performance and high availability in production environments.

By going open source, ModelSphere makes Phancy’s engineering capabilities for large-model deployment and optimization available to more enterprises and developers, and brings together industry partners to continuously expand support for different chips and models. This will reduce hardware adaptation barriers and lower the threshold for large-model adoption, helping enterprises make the most of their existing computing resources and efficiently unlock the commercial potential of heterogeneous computing.

Availability

ModelSphere is now available on GitHub at https://github.com/modelsphere/modelsphere under the Apache 2.0 license.

Hashtag: #Phancy #ModelSphere #AI

About Phancy Group

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered an address on the theme “Scenario-Driven, Talent-Connected: The Innovation Transfer Path from Lab to Future Industry”. The forum also featured keynote speeches and panel discussions covering the role of patient capital in supporting Hong Kong’s future industries, future entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges for young scientists, the connections between research commercialisation, talent and capital, and a dialogue among young scientist-entrepreneurs. Experts and academics from different sectors gathered to share their insights.

Building an innovation bridge with CES® to connect talent and opportunities

Drawing on its solid foundation and extensive enterprise network, the HKEIA, which spearheaded the establishment of the Future Industries Zone, serves as a “super connector”, bringing together technology innovators, industry leaders, investors and global buyers, and helping enterprises in the region connect with global markets. The Future Industries Zone has partnered with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies and Manufacturing Industries and Cyberport to curate five showcases highlighting future-industry applications: Future Microelectronics, Future Marine and Quantum Technologies, Future Manufacturing, Future Computing, and the Future Wellness and Living. The HKEIA has also spearheaded the introduction of CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, owner and producer of CES®. Under the MoU, the two parties will focus on cooperation in areas including technology collaboration, scenario-matching opportunities, resource integration and market expansion, further expanding their collaborative opportunities in Asia.

CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong held at the “Future Industries Zone” aims to foster exchange and collaboration between Hong Kong startups and the international technology ecosystem. The event brought together Hong Kong-based startups that will exhibit at CES, showcasing various technologies and solutions, and featured keynote speeches, panel discussions on emerging technology trends, business networking sessions and a startup pitch competition. The winning start-up will receive a complimentary booth at CES 2027 Eureka Park, valued at more than HK$50,000, giving it a platform to connect with the international technology community and pursue cross-border growth opportunities.

Mr. Paul So, Chairman of the HKEIA, said: “We are honored to introduce CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong at the Autumn Electronics Fair this year and to host a startup pitch competition as part of CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong, providing promising startups with the opportunity to showcase their technologies to investors, business leaders and industry experts. As a world-class platform for innovation and consumer electronics, CES facilitates collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange. We look forward to creating more opportunities for our members to connect with the CES community in the future, underlining Hong Kong’s significant role as a global innovation springboard and helping the industry enter the international market with greater influence.”

Mr. Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair of the CTA, said: “Innovation is global, and CES is at its best when we bring together the people and companies shaping technology around the world. HKEIA brings deep connections across Hong Kong’s technology ecosystem, while CTA brings the global CES network and perspective. Through this partnership, we can connect local and international innovators, support emerging companies in building global relationships, and open new opportunities for collaboration and international growth. We look forward to seeing the pitch competition winners at CES 2027.”

ExoTechHK Limited and EzyGreenPak were named co-winners of the startup pitch competition. ExoTechHK Limited is a pioneering wearable robotics company specialising in exoskeleton technology. Its mission is to reduce work-related injuries and improve overall well-being through enhancing mobility, strength, and endurance with cutting-edge exoskeletons. Its EXO-CORE lightweight exoskeleton is designed to reduce fatigue and physical strain, while helping lower the risk of occupational injuries among manual and frontline workers. EzyGreenPak develops sustainable packaging materials and smart packaging solutions. Its DissolveTech plant-based, water-soluble material is designed for consumer electronics packaging and dissolves in hot water without generating microplastics. It can also incorporate QR codes or NFC-enabled Digital Material Passports to support ESG traceability.

Alongside the CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong Startup Pitch Competition awards, the Hong Kong Electronics Industry Award is another annual highlight for Hong Kong’s electronics sector. Jointly organised by the HKEIA and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the award encourages the industry to advance product design and technological innovation, while recognising outstanding exhibitors. This year, Lenovo received the Gold Award and the Grand Prix Award. The list of winners will be announced on the Association’s website and publicised through the media and other promotional channels.

Showcasing future-industry innovations and connecting enterprises, technologies and real-world application

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) is currently taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. A key highlight of the fair, the Future Industries Zone is jointly organised by HKEIA and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with the full support of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB). Covering five future-industry sectors, the zone provides innovative companies with opportunities to showcase their capabilities and demonstrate how their technologies can be applied in real-world settings. More than 100 leading companies from across the industry are taking part, showcasing their latest technology innovations, including:

• Artificial intelligence: Lenovo is showcasing a range of innovations, including its Lenovo xIQ Agent Platform, designed to simplify, accelerate, and operationalise AI across the enterprise. Extending Lenovo’s Hybrid AI Advantage, it covers AI agents, digital workspaces and hybrid cloud with shared governance and automation – empowering organisations to scale AI adoption, drive intelligent automation, and advance business transformation.
• Advanced materials: Ka Shui Group is presenting two proprietary special magnesium alloy series: the KSFR flame-retardant modified magnesium alloy series and the HTCM high-thermal-conductivity modified magnesium alloy series. With flame-retardant, heat-dissipating and corrosion-resistant properties, these materials are designed for applications including new energy vehicles, the low-altitude economy and 3C consumer electronics.
• Green energy: GP Energy Tech International Limited is showcasing its nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, designed specifically for AI applications. With a recycling rate of more than 90%, a compact footprint and non-combustible chemistry, the batteries offer an efficient, safe and reliable backup power solution for data-centre uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, intelligent transport systems and other critical infrastructure.

A diverse programme brings together innovation clusters and collaboration opportunities

Aligned with global innovation and technology trends and Hong Kong’s policy direction, the Future Industries Zone has hosted a diverse programme across its five future-industry themes. Highlights include the announcement of the Tech Top 100 Award; the release of the “Future Energy Solutions in the AI Era” report; the “Rooted in Hong Kong. Connecting to the Future”: Enterprise Overseas Expansion and Financial Empowerment Summit; the Marine Milestones and Future Marine Technology Summit; and the Artificial Intelligence and Token Economy Forum. Through industry dialogues, business-matching sessions and networking activities, the zone brings the innovation and technology ecosystem together on one platform, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, partnership-building and investment connections.

Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) – Future Industries Zone
Date: 13 – 16 October 2026
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Hashtag: #HongKongElectronicIndustriesAssociation #HKEIA

About Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association

Source: International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

Geneva 15 October 2026

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) urges Norway to maintain its exclusion of nuclear weapons producers from the Government Pension Fund Global, following a government-appointed committee’s recommendation to open the fund to companies involved in the nuclear weapons industry.

The proposal would allow companies based in the United States, France and the United Kingdom – previously excluded for their involvement in nuclear weapons production – to become eligible for investment.

“Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction, there is nothing ethical about them. The Norwegian oil fund is responsible for protecting the future for Norwegians. Investing in the companies manufacturing nuclear weapons, at a time of a nuclear arms race, makes it more likely that they will be used again. Norway would make itself complicit, knowingly, when nuclear weapons are used again.” said Melissa Parke, ICAN’s executive director.

The committee, chaired by former central bank governor Svein Gjedrem, presented its report to Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg on 15 October. Presenting the recommendations, Gjerdrem argued that protecting Norway’s security provided an ethical justification for nuclear weapons production.

“We therefore believe it is ethical to produce nuclear weapons, as long as it is within the Non Proliferation Treaty,” he said. Stoltenberg also questioned the exclusion of companies involved in NATO’s nuclear deterrence. “Norway is part of this strategy, but the pension fund can not invest in the companies that make the strategy credible,” he said.

For ICAN, these arguments are not rooted in evidence. The Non Proliferation Treaty obliges five of the nuclear armed countries to negotiate the elimination of their arsenals, not maintain them indefinitely. Nuclear deterrence policies, as a global majority of governments have stated, increase security risks, not decrease them.

The committee is suggesting that Norway profit from the production of weapons of mass destruction, in disregard for humanitarian principles. The exclusion is based on the unacceptable humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons which do not change according to which country produces them.

As there are not many companies involved in the production of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon exclusion policies have not had a significant impact on investor returns. Making an exception, would undermine a standard Norway has helped establish for responsible investment.

The proposal comes after France’s push to expand nuclear weapons cooperation across Europe. Though few details about the scope of this cooperation have been made public. Senior leaders in some French companies in particular have openly advocated for increased nuclear weapons development.

ICAN studies have shown that the companies involved in nuclear weapon production are spending millions lobbying politicians.

Parliament rejected a similar initiative just last year on 4 June 2025: A proposal from the Progress Party (Frp) to allow the fund to invest in weapons manufacturers producing components for nuclear weapons – was defeated by 90 to 12. No other party supported the proposal.

ICAN urges the government and parliament to uphold the nuclear weapons exclusion criteria and ensure that a fund intended to safeguard future generations does not invest in weapons that threaten their survival.

About ICAN

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) is a coalition of non-governmental organizations in one hundred countries promoting adherence to and implementation of the United Nations nuclear weapon ban treaty. This landmark global agreement was adopted in New York on 7 July 2017. The campaign was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2017, for its “groundbreaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition” of nuclear weapons. More information about ICAN can be found at: https://www.icanw.org

32,000+ visitors, RM100,000 in local business revenue and international sporting participation put Sabak Bernam’s unique heritage landscape on the tourism map

SABAK BERNAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – From a 30-kilometre British-era waterway built to sustain Selangor’s paddy fields to a destination for sport, culture, tourism and community enterprise, Ban Canal is entering a new chapter — and Karnival Ban Canal 2026 is set to take it further.

Returning for its fourth edition from 6 to 8 November 2026 at Ban Canal Parit 14, Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam, the award-winning Karnival Ban Canal (KBC 2026) is building a distinctive rural tourism platform around the theme Alam * Budaya * Lestari (Nature * Culture * Sustainability).

The festival attracted more than 32,190 visitors in 2025 and generated over RM100,000 in local business revenue. KBC 2026 aims to build on that momentum, attracting visitors from across Malaysia and internationally while creating greater economic opportunities for local communities.

Where heritage meets adventure

KBC 2026 brings together experiences rarely found in a single festival — from the Larian Bendang and fishing competitions to Kanu Slalom featuring international participants from countries including Japan and China, wall climbing and a flying fox spanning the historic Ban Canal.

The festival will also showcase Sabak Bernam’s multicultural heritage through traditional performances, Bual Bicara Malam Jumaat, local food and produce, Platform Selangor (PLATS) entrepreneur showcases, Jualan Eko Tani and nightly entertainment featuring leading Malaysian artists.

The result is more than a weekend festival. It is a platform connecting tourism, local enterprise, culture, sport and community participation, bringing visitors directly into the rural economy.

A growing platform for brands and partners

As visitor numbers and local economic activity grow, KBC 2026 is also emerging as an attractive platform for corporate partners looking to connect with audiences through experiential, community-driven and sustainability-led engagement.

Corporate partners can gain visibility across the festival ecosystem through digital and social media exposure, main-stage LED presence, on-ground branding and opportunities for direct audience engagement.

Sponsorship opportunities are available across Gold, Silver and Bronze partnerships, with scope for brands to develop activations aligned with their marketing, sustainability and community-impact objectives.

For brands looking beyond conventional advertising, KBC offers something different: the opportunity to be part of a growing destination story while putting the brand directly into the experiences of the people who visit it.

From historic waterway to living tourism destination

Ban Canal sits within the transition and buffer zones of the proposed Anjung Utara Selangor Biosphere Reserve (AUSBR) — Selangor’s 297,661-hectare “ridge-to-sea” living-economy nomination under UNESCO.

Originally constructed to channel water to the state’s interior paddy fields, the historic waterway is being reimagined as a platform for eco-tourism, rural enterprise and community development.

Karnival Ban Canal is a tangible expression of that transformation, demonstrating how natural and cultural assets can generate tourism activity, support local businesses and create new economic opportunities while preserving the character of the landscape.

Driven by the Selangor State Government, MBI Selangor, SABDA and the Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB), KBC 2026 brings together government, communities, businesses, athletes, artists and visitors around a common proposition: that sustainable tourism can be both commercially vibrant and locally meaningful.

As Ban Canal continues its transformation, KBC 2026 offers visitors a reason to discover Sabak Bernam, businesses a platform to engage new audiences, and sponsors an opportunity to become part of a destination with a story that is still being written.

Hashtag: #SABDA

SABDA

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor)

Source: Federated Farmers

National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.

“Introducing new national standards to make everyday farming activities a permitted activity will unlock farming’s potential,” Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst says.

“It will cut unnecessary cost and complexity, give farmers the confidence we need to get on with the business of farming, and help grow New Zealand’s export-led economy.

“That’s why this policy sat at the top of our priority list for the incoming Government. We think it has the most potential to help transform our primary sector.”

Federated Farmers released Backing Kiwi Farmers, a five-point plan to double farm productivity, cut costs and improve the environment, in June this year.

“We asked for 10 national standards but National have gone even further, announcing 19 new national standards for farming to help grow our economy,” Hurst says.

“This is going to be transformational for our primary sector, but it will also help everyday Kiwi families who are struggling with the cost of living.

“Farm production barriers and costs ultimately flow through to the cost of food on our supermarket shelves – especially fresh fruits and vegetables.

“This isn’t just a plan for farming; it’s a plan to grow the economy, grow our exports, and help New Zealanders get ahead.”

Permitted activity standards aren’t simply a licence to do whatever a farmer wants. They set a clear benchmark farmers must meet to ensure protection for the environment.

“If those standards are met and you’re farming within the guardrails, you can just get on with the job,” Hurst says.

“It means you don’t have all the unnecessary cost, complexity, uncertainty and delays that come with jumping through bureaucratic resource consenting hoops.”

National’s 19 national standards build on work already done to reform New Zealand’s resource management system.

“This is going to be what paves the way for farmers to double the value of agricultural exports to $106 billion by 2034,” Hurst says.

“We’ve sent the Government a consistent message that if they want to grow the economy, they just need to get out of the way and let farmers get on with it.

“They need to let us do what we do best: innovating, investing and increasing the production to really drive export growth and lift New Zealand’s standard of living.”

Federated Farmers’ proposed national standards included Farm Plans, vegetable growing, on-farm water storage, gravel extraction, drain maintenance, effluent management, fertiliser application, farm quarries, wetland restoration, and small and medium-scale solar.

The National Party has added micro-hydro, irrigation, energy storage, small-scale seasonal worker accommodation, farm tracks, agricultural aviation, culverts, offal holes and managing contaminated soils.

“This is an incredibly positive announcement that sets a clear vision and ambition for farming and growing in New Zealand,” Hurst says.

“With these standards replacing the need for consents, farmers can spend more time and money on growing their businesses and less on unnecessary bureaucracy.”

1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series

1.1. ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
The number of constituents remains unchanged at 19.

Additions
1. No addition

Deletions
1. No deletion

After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 83.86%* (excluding stablecoins, which have 11.58% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume coverage is 71.12%*. The recapping at 40% will take effect on 23rd October 2026 (Friday).

Since the last review, crypto total market capitalization increased from USD2.43T to USD2.44T (+0.37%)^#, while daily volume decreased from USD96.89B to USD73.25B

(-24.40%)^#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price increasing by 38.94% since the last review.

1.2. ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW5”) and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index (“IXSR5”)

Addition
No addition

Deletion
No deletion

1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW10”) and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index (“IXSR10”).

Additions
1. Monero

Deletions
1. Cardano

1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index (“IXAEW10”) and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index (“IXASR10”).

Additions

1. Monero
2. Chainlink

Deletions

1. Cardano
2. Bitcoin Cash

1.3. ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes
As of the cut-off date on 30th September 2026, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index (“IX5050”) maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index (“IXPI”) has the previous effective weighting of 86.12% and 13.88% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively.

At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 83.67% and 16.33% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date.

2. Constituent Review- IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series

2.1 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index
The number of constituents will remain at 5. Stablecoins comprise approximately 11.58% of the total crypto universe, and the ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers approximately 95.08% of the 90-day average market capitalization within the provided Q3 stablecoin calculation universe.

Additions
No addition

Deletions
No deletion

3. Exchange Review
As a result of the exchange review, 10 exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows:

Passed Exchanges

1. Binance
2. Pionex
3. Billance ^(ADDITION)
4. LBank
5. Biconomy ^(ADDITION)
6. CoinW
7. Coinbase Exchange
8. Bybit
9. XT.COM ^(ADDITION)
10. Gate.io

Removed Exchanges

1. BitMart
2. OrangeX
3. KuCoin

The selected 10 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes’ constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders’ background checks, USD/BTC/USDT/USDC/USDe pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange.

For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email info@ix-index.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes and IX Digital Asset Industry Indexes, including their constituents and constituents’ weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/.

*Exclude stable coins and exchange coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020)
#As of 30th September 2026, based on the past 90 days average
XXXX (ADDITION) Newly introduced exchanges as of 2026 Q3

4. Changes in Index Advisory Committee Members

IX Asia Indexes is honored to welcome Ms. Jennifer Tan and Prof. Rujing Meng to IX Asia Index Advisory Committee (“the Committee”), effective 1 November 2026. Ms. Tan is Founder and CEO of Porrima Limited, and Prof. Meng is Associate Director of the Asia Case Research Centre (ACRC) at HKU Business School.

Prof. Yuk-fai Fong, will retire after serving on the Committee for over 5 years. Prof. Fong joined the Committee in July 2020 and has made valuable contributions to the development of IX Asia Indexes. IX Asia Indexes and the Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to Prof. Fong and wish him well in his next endeavours.

An update on the Committee members will be available on follow-up corporate announcement and official webpage https://ix-index.com/committee.html.

Appendix 1

ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)

Appendix 2

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Index

As of 30 September 2026

# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap

Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume.

For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

Appendix 3

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes

As of 30 September 2026

Appendix 4

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index and ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index

As of 30 September 2026

Appendix 5

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Stablecoin Indexes

As of 30 September 2026

Appendix 6

ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination

ixCrypto Index is first disseminated every 1-hour in May 2020. In November the same year, the dissemination is upgraded to every 15- second and made available to the world via the Nasdaq Global Index Data Service. In March 2021, ixBitcoin Index (“IXBI”) and ixEthereum Index (“IXEI”) are launched, and together with IXCI, are available to the world via Nasdaq. In April 2022, the index dissemination upgraded to every 5-second interval and made 24×7 since 23 June 2022. On 23 July 2024, a separate direct connection with Bloomberg is established to allow Bloomberg real time subscription with 10 indexes. Today, over 26 real-time indexes are available to customers on the IX Crypto Index API subscription and Bloomberg subscription. For free delayed IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) and most major information vendors.

The vendor tickers are shown below:

On 7 October 2026, IX Asia indexes announced the discontinuation of all real-time dissemination due to continuous cybersecurity attack.

For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes including IX Crypto spot price index series, please visit company official webpage https://ix-index.com.

About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee

About IX Crypto Indexes

The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI . For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI”, “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.

Source: Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

16 October 2026

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd advises that Chief Financial Officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside Fonterra.

Andrew joined the Co-op as Commercial Director of Fonterra’s Global Markets business in 2023, before becoming Fonterra’s Chief Financial Officer in 2024. Since then, he has helped oversee the divestment of Mainland Group, Fonterra’s enterprise resource planning transformation, and a number of other key initiatives that position the Co-op for the future.

CEO Richard Allen says, “I would like to thank Andrew for his contribution and leadership. He has brought clarity, discipline and momentum to important changes the Co-op has undertaken. At the same time, he has strengthened our finance capability and built a highly capable team. We wish him success in his new role.”

Andrew will remain with Fonterra until the end of the calendar year, supporting a smooth transition. Recruitment for Fonterra’s next Chief Financial Officer will begin immediately.

About Fonterra

As a global B2B dairy provider, we go to market through our global Ingredients brand NZMP and global Foodservice brand Anchor Food Professionals. We provide high-quality products, valued for our dairy innovation and science expertise and New Zealand provenance, to customers in more than 100 countries around the world.

At the historic Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, the Chinese downwear brand reimagines winter dressing through craftsmanship and cultural exchange.

PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Bosideng celebrated its 50th anniversary with “The Bloom” at the Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, Karl Lagerfeld’s former Paris residence. The presentation marked the brand’s first appearance on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar, following previous shows in New York, Milan and London.

Designed by Creative Director Pietro Ferragina, the collection transformed the down jacket from winter essential into a fashion statement. Art Deco geometry met Chinese craftsmanship, including Haipai qipao-inspired tailoring and traditional Song brocade, in silhouettes combining warmth, structure and movement.

Four lines—Extreme Cold, Outdoor, Business and Puff—explored different expressions of modern winterwear. From sculptural evening silhouettes to technical outerwear and refined city dressing, the collection demonstrated the versatility of down. A finale of pink down evening looks offered a softer, unexpected interpretation of the material.

Jet Gao, Group Vice President and General Manager of International Business at Bosideng Group, attended alongside international supermodel Coco Rocha and guests from the worlds of fashion, culture and the arts, including actresses Mao Xiaotong, Michelle Chen and Ouyang Didi, and actor Chen Tianxiang.

For Bosideng founder, Chairman & President Gao Dekang, the Paris presentation reflected five decades of expertise and a commitment to fashion and cultural exchange between China and France.

An accompanying anniversary exhibition traced the brand’s design evolution, highlighting collaborations with Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo Takada and MSGM alongside signature downwear innovations. Celebrations continued at the Eiffel Tower with “The Next Great Chapter,” Bosideng’s 50th Anniversary International Gala.

Bosideng has been China’s best-selling down jacket brand for 31 consecutive years. Now sold in 72 countries and worn by more than 200 million people, the brand enters its next chapter seeking to establish downwear as a lasting presence in international fashion.

Hashtag: #iBLUEPARIS