SHK Capital Partners 與 Pinegrove Credit Partners 達成戰略合作 拓展亞洲投資者投資創投債務的渠道

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-05-18 / 12:58 UTC+8 SHK Capital Partners(「SHKCP」)與 Pinegrove Credit Partners今日宣佈達成戰略合作夥伴關係,以拓展亞洲投資者參與創投債務(Venture Debt)的投資渠道,並為投資者提供涉足高增長科技及創新驅動型行業的投資機會。   此次合作結合 Pinegrove Venture Partner (「Pinegrove」) 在創新經濟領域的深厚專業知識,以及 SHKCP 在亞洲廣泛的網絡資源及其於另類投資方案方面的卓越往績。創投債務已成為成長階段的科技、生命科學及醫療保健企業擴展業務的重要融資方案,既能助力企業擴充規模,亦保障創始團隊的股權及維持資產負債表的靈活性。是次合作的重點在於為亞洲機構及私人投資者提供與該新興資產類別投資理念相契合的解決方案,並支持創新經濟中高增長企業的創投債務融資需求。   SHKCP為新鴻基公司旗下另類投資方案業務分支。新鴻基公司(香港上市股份代號: 86)是香港領先且卓越、並以自有資本驅動的的另類投資平台,在另類投資和資產管理領域的專業實力廣受認可。Pinegrove Credit Partners 為 Pinegrove旗下的創投債務及私募信貸業務分支,Pinegrove獲得Brookfield 及 HRTG Partners支持,淡馬錫亦為其基石投資者之一。   Pinegrove 與第一公民銀行(First Citizens Bank & Trust)旗下矽谷銀行(Silicon Valley Bank,SVB)維持長期戰略合作關係,大幅強化其於創投生態圈發掘優質貸款項目、信貸審批並投放貸款的能力。自2012年以來,Pinegrove 旗下基金已累計投放逾45億美元,為超過450家成長期企業提供約580筆貸款。   新鴻基公司副行政總裁 Tony Edwards 表示: 「創投債務是一個發展日趨成熟的資產類別,具備吸引的經風險調整回報潛力。與 Pinegrove 這一頂尖平台合作,將進一步增強SHKCP 作為亞洲優質資本與全球創新主導企業之間橋樑的能力。作為 Pinegrove Credit Partners 的戰略合作夥伴及投資者,我們致力持續為客戶及合作夥伴拓展更多優質另類投資方案,同時支持新一輪全球創新發展。」   Pinegrove Credit Partners 管理合夥人兼負責人 Jim Ellison 表示: 「我們的平台建立在與創投生態系統內的深厚人脈與網絡資源之上,這使我們能夠實現差異化的項目發掘和嚴謹的資本投放。與 SHKCP 的合作,讓我們能依託一個投資理念一致且業務基礎紮實的另類投資平台,深入拓展亞洲市場。我們期待雙方攜手,為成長階段企業提供靈活的融資解決方案,同時為亞洲投資者創造穩健且具吸引力的經風險調整回報。」   – 完 –     關於Pinegrove Credit Partners Pinegrove Credit Partners 是 Pinegrove Venture Partners (「Pinegrove」) 旗下的創投債務與私募信貸業務分支。 Pinegrove 獲得 Brookfield 及 HRTG Partners 支持,管理資產規模超過 120 億美元,是橫跨創新經濟領域的多元化創投投資平台,旗下業務包括:創投債務(Pinegrove Credit Partners)、基金初級與共同投資(Pinegrove Strategic Partners),以及創業二級市場(Pinegrove Opportunity Partners)。 如欲進一步了解 Pinegrove Credit Partners,請發送電郵至 info@pinegrove.vc。     關於新鴻基有限公司及Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited「SHKCP」   Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited「SHKCP」成立於2020 年,是新鴻基公司旗下受香港證監會監管的附屬公司,持有第1、4 和9 類牌照。   新鴻基有限公司(「新鴻基公司」,香港上市股份代號: 86)是一家總部位於香港、以自有資本驅動的另類投資平台。自1969年成立以來,新鴻基公司憑藉深厚的財富管理根基,透過以有限合夥人及普通合夥人身份,投資於多個另類資產類別,包括對沖基金、私募股權、私募信貸及各類實物資產等,打造出獨特的投資實力,並持續締造穩健的長期經風險調整回報。截至2025年12月31日,新鴻基公司持有總資產約387億港元,總資產管理規模*達246億港元(約32億美元),過去三年年均增長率達81%。   如欲了解更多關於SHKCP的資訊,請瀏覽 www.shkcapital.com或關注公司領英。 如欲了解更多關於新鴻基公司的資訊,請瀏覽 www.shkco.com或關注公司領英。   *「總資產管理規模」指由SHKCP所管理、諮詢、分銷或以其他方式提供服務的資產總值,亦包括由種子合作夥伴及新鴻基公司擁有股權的管理人之資產。詳情請參閱新鴻基公司網站及我們的年報。此計算方法與監管申報之資產管理規模有所不同。     請注意,本新聞稿包含前瞻性陳述。該等陳述可能包括有關 SHKCP 及新鴻基公司的說明性預測、預估或期望,惟任何所作出的預測或預估概不保證將會實現。     媒體查詢,請聯絡: 匯思訊 電郵:shk@christensencomms.com       2026-05-18 此新聞稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php

World Economic Forum: 女性健康僅獲 20% 研發資金,我們必須把握這個 $1 trillion 的機會

(SeaPRwire) -   我們正處於一個快速變化且相互關聯的危機時代——從抗菌素耐藥性到氣候相關的衛生威脅,再到大流行疫情。然而,許多衛生系統仍難以應對這些挑戰,同時還面臨人口老齡化、勞動力短缺以及日益複雜和迅速變化的環境所帶來的壓力。 為了應對系統性缺陷以及當前面對的與未來可能出現的挑戰,需要更加靈活且具有韌性的衛生系統——而創新至關重要。在整個價值鏈中投資創新不僅能改善健康成果,還能增強更廣泛的韌性和整體經濟穩定、國家安全以及可持續增長。這是因為創新提供了臨床、數位和組織方面的工具,使衛生系統能夠快速適應並採取主動、預防性的方式來應對健康挑戰。 隨著資料和前沿技術的使用不斷增加,數位工具正迅速成為現代醫療保健的核心。其中一款工具是剛剛推出的「女性健康創新雷達」(Women’s Health Innovation Radar)——由世界經濟論壇與Kearney Health Institute、Gates Foundation 和 Wellcome Leap 合作開發——它描繪出科學證據和投資的集中點、結構性缺口持續存在的區域,以及這些限制如何阻礙女性健康領域中的公平創新。 女性健康正是傳統衛生服務面臨的一些問題的典型代表,也是創新如何改變從科學研究到患者治療這一旅程的轉型範例。在已經不堪重負的衛生系統中,專門針對女性健康的疾病負擔往往得不到足夠關注。 然而,女性健康不僅僅是關於女性本身。它影響所有人,推動改善女性健康將帶來巨大的、尚未開發的社會與經濟機會。除了直接惠及女性之外,據估計,每年可額外獲得7,500萬個調整失能生命年(disability-adjusted life years),並有望在2040年前為全球GDP貢獻高達1兆美元的增長。 使衛生系統更具韌性的關鍵要素之一是資料。資料在將不確定性轉化為預見力及更好的風險管理能力方面發揮著巨大作用。恰當地結合正確的資料與數位工具有助於改善患者的就醫體驗,支援預測、診斷、決策制定和參與度。 因此,資料分析自然是雷達的核心所在。通過分析2016年至2025年間10種高影響力疾病的資料,雷達揭示了三個領域的挑戰——資金分配、證據收集以及如何將其轉化為產品。 雷達的結果顯示,在所有衛生研發資金中,僅五分之一的資金用於研究女性健康問題。更糟糕的是,即使有資金支持,超過一半也集中在兩個領域——卵巢癌和更年期。結果導致其他女性特有疾病如缺血性心臟病和經前症候群所獲得的投資相對較少,遠低於男性特有疾病如前列腺癌的資金投入。 在證據方面,針對女性的臨床驗證發展滯後。除了歷史上以男性生理為主的研究傾向外,對性別差異的研究也非常有限——目前少於2%-3%的臨床試驗專門針對女性。因此,我們對於不同疾病在女性身上表現及其對治療的反應知之甚少。情況進一步惡化的原因是,即便產生了科學成果,也未能 consistently 推進至人體驗證階段。 通常情況下,只有那些獲得更多資金和研究支持的病症才有可能進入產品開發階段。此外,即使出現科學創新,往往也無法成功轉化為可規模化的解決方案。焦慮症項目凸顯了這種不足之處。雖然雷達確定了112項管道項目,但在十年審查期內僅推出了四個產品。 更糟的是,這三大問題相互強化。系統似乎沒有任何自我修正的迹象,這表明若不 deliberate 地將資金分配與女性疾病負擔對齊,創新——以及隨之而來的資金模式——將繼續反映歷史優先事項而非最迫切需要解決的問題。 值得慶幸的是,雷達正在識別加速發展和 targeted 投資的優先領域。這種從流程初期就能 identifying challenges 的能力正是雷達的價值所在。 但還需要更廣泛的支持。 broader health system transformation 揭示:要建立具有韌性的創新體系,跨部門合作以及本地與國家層面的協作至關重要。還需要強大的前瞻性領導力,輔以靈活的政策與法規框架,以確保安全且 scalable 的創新得以實現。 雷達已明確指出必須 radically 改變整個創新路線——從資金分配到臨床證據、晚期開發以及商業化。因此,加強女性健康創新的商業論證至關重要。 建立以女性為中心的證據體系將有助於促進這一轉變,緩解科學理解瓶頸並將研究成果轉化為實際應用的能力限制。市場潛力、 regulatory clarity 和投資回報均會影響資金流向,而雷達為此提供了透明度基礎, enabling 更 informed 且 coordinated 的方法。 最終,有利於女性健康的措施對所有人都好。 understanding the full scope of that opportunity 是確保科學真正轉化為女性長期期盼解決方案的關鍵。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

S CUBE Capital Announces Strategic Acquisition by InCred Capital to enhance Global Asset Management Capabilities

SINGAPORE, May 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - S CUBE Capital, a Singapore-based fund management firm regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is pleased to announce its strategic acquisition by InCred Capital, the wealth and asset management arm of the InCred Group, subject to regulatory approvals.This milestone brings together S CUBE Capital’s award-winning expertise in fixed income and alternative investments with InCred’s institutional reach, global wealth platform, and deep client franchise across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and London.S CUBE Capital’s flagship fixed income fund was ranked the No. 1 in Asia Pacific by Bloomberg for the year ending January 2026. The firm was also named “Best Asset Management Firm – Singapore & Southeast Asia” by WealthBriefingAsia. Through this acquisition, S CUBE Capital’s clients and partners will benefit from a stronger institutional platform, broader investment capabilities, and a more seamless bridge for capital flows across key regional corridors.As part of the transition, S CUBE Capital’s Co-founders, Hemant Mishr and Balaji Swaminathan, along with key members of the S CUBE team, will join InCred Global Wealth. Hemant Mishr and Balaji Swaminathan will assume the roles of Joint Vice Chairmen of the global asset management business and their continued leadership will ensure stability, continuity, and commitment to S CUBE’s investors.Balaji Swaminathan and Hemant Mishr said in a joint statement “By combining S CUBE Capital’s specialized fixed-income and alternatives expertise with InCred’s institutional-grade infrastructure and global wealth platform, we are significantly expanding our ability to offer bespoke investment strategies and diversified investment products. For our investors, this means access to a broader opportunity set, deeper institutional support, and the continued high-touch service model that has defined S CUBE Capital.”“We have acquired S CUBE Capital to further strengthen our offshore product suite and global alternatives platform. As we continue to scale from a position of strength in India, S CUBE’s proven expertise in fixed income and alternatives enhances our global asset and wealth management platform and strengthens our ability to offer clients differentiated offshore investment opportunities across key regional corridors,” said Bhupinder Singh, founder, InCred Group.Srikantan Selvamani, CEO of InCred Global Wealth, added: “S CUBE Capital’s regulated fund platform, strong investment track record, and deep expertise in fixed income and alternative investments make it a natural fit for our global wealth business. Together, we are building a differentiated cross-border platform designed to serve the evolving needs of UHNIs, family offices, and institutional investors.”InCred Global Wealth operates across Singapore, Dubai, and London, offering wealth and asset management solutions spanning investments, credit, and legacy planning for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs), high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and institutional investors.The business currently oversees more than Rs 1 lakh crore (approximately US$10.5 billion) in wealth assets under management and approximately Rs 10,000 crore (US$1 billion) in asset management AUM.About SCUBE Capital(https://scubecapital.com/)S CUBE is a global fund management company domiciled in Singapore and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). We are a strong and dedicated team of internationally experienced experts delivering institutional investment expertise to client. Our team has managed investments of over USD50 billion in our previous roles and has a cumulative experience of over 100years in Global Financial Markets across assets includingCredit, Equities, Fixed Income,Rates,FXand Commodities.Media Contact:Namrata SharmaNamrata.sharma@adfactorspr.com+6581383034 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

JCB and Wonder Advance Cashless Taxi Payments in Hong Kong

TOKYO // HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd, Japan’s only international payment brand, and Wonder Ventures Limited, a leading payments and fintech platform in the Asia Pacific, announced that JCB Cards are now accepted on Wonder Taxi in Hong Kong.From April 1, 2026, all taxi drivers in Hong Kong are required by the Transport Department to provide at least two electronic payment methods, including one QR‑code e‑payment method and one non‑QR method, such as credit cards. With JCB now integrated into Wonder Taxi’s in‑vehicle solution, drivers using Wonder can meet the new requirement while offering passengers a secure, convenient way to pay.Passengers can tap, scan or pay by JCB Card, with fares processed through Wonder’s platform and JCB’s global network, reducing the need to handle cash or wait for change.For drivers, this helps streamline payment at the end of each journey and aligns their business with Hong Kong’s broader move towards smart mobility. “The government’s move to mandate e-payments is an important step forward for the taxi industry, and we see it as a real opportunity to raise the overall experience for passengers in Hong Kong,” said Mr. Jason Ngan, Founder and CEO of Wonder and Bindo Labs.“With JCB now integrated into Wonder Taxi, drivers can rely on a single, seamless solution that supports both QR and card payments. More importantly, it gives passengers—whether local commuters, business travellers, or tourists—the flexibility to pay in whatever way feels most convenient to them. At the end of the day, our focus is simple: to build a payments infrastructure that works quietly in the background, removes everyday friction, and helps make getting around Hong Kong just a little bit easier for everyone.”Mr. Yutaro Shimizu, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd., added:"Our valued partner Wonder is expanding acceptance to the West Kowloon Ferry and minibus as well. We will continue working closely with our partners to further expand acceptance so that JCB cardmembers can use their cards with confidence in Hong Kong."As the new taxi e-payment requirement takes effect, the collaboration between JCB and Wonder aims to support drivers in complying with the regulation and to offer residents and visitors a more modern, cash-light experience when travelling around the city. It also reflects Hong Kong’s ongoing commitment to enhancing service quality in public transport through the adoption of digital payments and smarter in-vehicle systems.About WonderWonder is a leading payments and FinTech platform for merchants in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific, enabling any merchant, from micro-businesses to multinational enterprises, to pay and get paid effortlessly.Wonder is Hong Kong’s first full-stack omnichannel payments platform, allowing merchants to complete KYC onboarding digitally in minutes, open an account, accept payments, pay digitally, and manage transactions, all from a single platform. Key products include Wonder App, Wonder Terminal, Wonder Dashboard, Wonder Card and Wonder Taxi. Beyond its full-stack suite of payments and FinTech products, Wonder has pioneered instant payment settlement (T+0) in Hong Kong and continues to expand access to digital financial services through innovation and strategic partnerships.Headquartered in Hong Kong, Wonder has completed a Series A funding round led by Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) and a venture debt with HSBC Innovation Banking. Wonder has offices in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Mainland China.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Alfred CHANEmail: alfred.chan@wonder.app   Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com