Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 3rd, 2026, FinanceWire

Independent recognition of a decade of consistent, risk-adjusted performance

The Rasmala Global Sukuk Fund was recognised with the 2026 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for Best Fund over 10 Years in the Bond Sukuk Global USD classification, winning across two award universes: Global Islamic and MENA Markets.

The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards have, for more than three decades, recognised funds that have delivered consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. Winners are determined using LSEG Lipper’s independent, proprietary quantitative methodology, based on the Lipper Leader rating for Consistent Return over three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

The Rasmala Global Sukuk Fund is a UCITS sub-fund of an open-ended, Luxembourg-incorporated umbrella investment company. One of the longest-running global sukuk funds of its kind, the Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of Shariah-compliant assets, comprising primarily investment-grade sovereign, government-related and corporate sukuk, without reference to any specific benchmark. The Fund is dynamically managed and targets both income and capital appreciation, with a monthly distribution of dividends, and has navigated multiple market cycles within a risk-managed framework.

The awards come at a period of heightened volatility for global fixed income. Fitch Ratings has noted that the sukuk market’s recovery in 2026 hinges on sustained regional stability, with issuance expected to remain below 2025 levels amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.¹ Against this backdrop, an independent award recognising consistent, risk-adjusted performance over a full decade underscores the value of an actively managed, disciplined approach through changing market cycles.

“We’re proud to see the Rasmala Global Sukuk Fund recognised among the best over ten years. In a market that continues to test investors, an independent award for consistent, risk-adjusted performance over a full decade speaks to the strength of our active management and the trust our investors place in us. It reflects the disciplined, long-term approach that defines how we manage capital at Rasmala,” said Eric Swats, Senior Executive Officer, Rasmala Investment Bank Limited.

About Rasmala Investment Bank Limited

Rasmala Investment Bank Limited (“Rasmala”) is an independent alternative investment manager serving Gulf-based investors including pension funds, family offices, corporates, endowments, and financial institutions. The firm is located in the DIFC, Dubai, UAE, and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rasmala Investment Holdings (DIFC) Limited (“Rasmala Holdings”). For more information, visit www.rasmala.com.

¹ Market context sourced from publicly available third-party commentary: Fitch Ratings, “Global Sukuk Issuance Recovery Hinges on Regional Stability” (Non-Rating Action Commentary), 8 July 2026, fitchratings.com/research/non-bank-financial-institutions/global-sukuk-issuance-recovery-hinges-on-regional-stability-08-07-2026. Provided for context only.

Important information/disclaimer

For Professional Client only. This document constitutes a financial promotion and is directed only at persons who meet the DFSA’s definition of a Professional Client and must not be relied upon by any other person. It does not constitute an offer, solicitation or investment advice. Past or projected performance is not necessarily a reliable indicator of future results; the value of investments can fall as well as rise, and investors may not recover the full amount invested. RIBL is authorised by the DFSA to operate an Islamic Window and has appointed a Sharia Supervisory Board that reviews and approves its Islamic Finance products. The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards is awarded by LSEG Lipper based on its independent quantitative methodology; details are available at lipperfundawards.com. Prospective investors should read the Fund’s prospectus and KIID/PRIIPs-KID and seek independent advice before investing. The awards referred to herein should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or invest in the Fund and does not guarantee future performance. Nothing in this communication excludes or limits any duty or liability owed by Rasmala Investment Bank Limited under applicable DIFC laws or the DFSA Rulebook.

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Rasmala Investment Bank Limited
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Dubai, UAE, August 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Fintech Pioneer Fuses Blockchain and Dedicated Content Delivery Network to Replace Broken 48-Hour Legacy Banking Rails with Instant, Ultra-Low-Fee Transactions

TaqFlow, a next-generation cross-border payment platform engineered specifically for Central Asian corridors, announced its official emergence from stealth mode and the public launch of pre-orders for its high-speed financial network. The platform solves the region’s most critical commercial pain points: slow settlement times, high transaction fees, and crippling currency volatility.

Unlike traditional financial institutions, the team behind TaqFlow is comprised entirely of digital nomads who have spent years traveling, living, and operating businesses across different countries. Having managed international operations on the move, the founders intimately understand the severe friction, predatory fees, and operational bottlenecks tied to cross-border capital movement.

“The spark for TaqFlow happened on a beach in Bali, of all places,” said co-founder Giorgi Beridze. “I was speaking with one of my eventual co-founders, who was venting about the sheer frustration of moving money between Georgia and Kazakhstan. The transaction took over two days to clear. In that short window, currency fluctuations ate away at the capital, costing him the equivalent of several hundred euros. It was a lightbulb moment for both of us. As nomads, we knew this pain intimately. We realized that the existing cross-border rails in Central Asia were fundamentally broken—exposed to systemic delays, unpredictable volatility, and unnecessary costs.”

TaqFlow eliminates these systemic bottlenecks by introducing a proprietary, dual-layer architecture built entirely from scratch. The platform is harnessing the innate speed and cryptographic security of the blockchain, layering it beneath a custom-built, dedicated content delivery network (CDN). This physical infrastructure will bypass standard public internet latency, allowing TaqFlow to route, read, and settle B2B transactions in mere seconds at a fraction of standard banking fees.

The rapid velocity of the platform removes the financial limbo that historically stifled trade along the historic Silk Road corridors, which inspired the company’s name. A “Taq” was the historic domed archway where ancient global merchants gathered to exchange currency; TaqFlow has modernized this concept into a digital gateway.

“As a young startup, our greatest asset is that we aren’t saddled by legacy systems or yesterday’s way of thinking,” a co-founder continued. “Traditional institutions are trapped inside layers of obsolete technical debt. This blank slate allows us to build cleaner, operate with zero friction, and pass those massive cost savings directly to our customers. We are already looking at how we can incorporate AI natively into our infrastructure to push processing speeds even higher and completely transform the cross-border customer experience.”

The launch arrives at a pivotal moment. Institutional investors from Europe, the Americas, and the Gulf region are increasingly turning their attention toward Central Asia’s rapidly growing economic landscape. TaqFlow aims to act as the primary financial bedrock that enables this influx of global capital to reach local markets seamlessly.

“The Central Asian economy has been overlooked for far too long,” co-founder Logan Jenkins noted. “When we look back five years from now, our greatest legacy won’t just be the volume of capital we processed; it will be the community of small businesses and startups we lifted up. We want to be the foundation that helps young enterprises get off the ground, seamlessly scale across borders, protect their hard-earned margins, and grow at velocities they never thought possible.”

TaqFlow is now accepting pre-orders from businesses and corporate partners across authorized Central Asian corridors. Enterprises looking to optimize their cross-border liquidity and eliminate transaction delays can learn more or request platform access by visiting TaqFlow’s launch page.

About TaqFlow

TaqFlow is a modern cross-border payment platform dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Central Asia. Founded by a team of global digital nomads and fintech innovators, TaqFlow bridges ancient regional trading heritage with modern decentralized technology. By fusing blockchain tech with an ultra-low-latency dedicated network, the platform provides businesses with a fast, secure, and highly automated digital gateway to move capital across borders seamlessly, stripping out the delays and predatory fees of legacy banking rails.

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Aditi Gupta
TaqFlow
sales@taqflow.io

Dubai, UAE, August 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Fintech Pioneer Fuses Blockchain and Dedicated Content Delivery Network to Replace Broken 48-Hour Legacy Banking Rails with Instant, Ultra-Low-Fee Transactions

TaqFlow, a next-generation cross-border payment platform engineered specifically for Central Asian corridors, announced its official emergence from stealth mode and the public launch of pre-orders for its high-speed financial network. The platform solves the region’s most critical commercial pain points: slow settlement times, high transaction fees, and crippling currency volatility.

Unlike traditional financial institutions, the team behind TaqFlow is comprised entirely of digital nomads who have spent years traveling, living, and operating businesses across different countries. Having managed international operations on the move, the founders intimately understand the severe friction, predatory fees, and operational bottlenecks tied to cross-border capital movement.

“The spark for TaqFlow happened on a beach in Bali, of all places,” said co-founder Giorgi Beridze. “I was speaking with one of my eventual co-founders, who was venting about the sheer frustration of moving money between Georgia and Kazakhstan. The transaction took over two days to clear. In that short window, currency fluctuations ate away at the capital, costing him the equivalent of several hundred euros. It was a lightbulb moment for both of us. As nomads, we knew this pain intimately. We realized that the existing cross-border rails in Central Asia were fundamentally broken—exposed to systemic delays, unpredictable volatility, and unnecessary costs.”

TaqFlow eliminates these systemic bottlenecks by introducing a proprietary, dual-layer architecture built entirely from scratch. The platform is harnessing the innate speed and cryptographic security of the blockchain, layering it beneath a custom-built, dedicated content delivery network (CDN). This physical infrastructure will bypass standard public internet latency, allowing TaqFlow to route, read, and settle B2B transactions in mere seconds at a fraction of standard banking fees.

The rapid velocity of the platform removes the financial limbo that historically stifled trade along the historic Silk Road corridors, which inspired the company’s name. A “Taq” was the historic domed archway where ancient global merchants gathered to exchange currency; TaqFlow has modernized this concept into a digital gateway.

“As a young startup, our greatest asset is that we aren’t saddled by legacy systems or yesterday’s way of thinking,” a co-founder continued. “Traditional institutions are trapped inside layers of obsolete technical debt. This blank slate allows us to build cleaner, operate with zero friction, and pass those massive cost savings directly to our customers. We are already looking at how we can incorporate AI natively into our infrastructure to push processing speeds even higher and completely transform the cross-border customer experience.”

The launch arrives at a pivotal moment. Institutional investors from Europe, the Americas, and the Gulf region are increasingly turning their attention toward Central Asia’s rapidly growing economic landscape. TaqFlow aims to act as the primary financial bedrock that enables this influx of global capital to reach local markets seamlessly.

“The Central Asian economy has been overlooked for far too long,” co-founder Logan Jenkins noted. “When we look back five years from now, our greatest legacy won’t just be the volume of capital we processed; it will be the community of small businesses and startups we lifted up. We want to be the foundation that helps young enterprises get off the ground, seamlessly scale across borders, protect their hard-earned margins, and grow at velocities they never thought possible.”

TaqFlow is now accepting pre-orders from businesses and corporate partners across authorized Central Asian corridors. Enterprises looking to optimize their cross-border liquidity and eliminate transaction delays can learn more or request platform access by visiting TaqFlow’s launch page.

About TaqFlow

TaqFlow is a modern cross-border payment platform dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Central Asia. Founded by a team of global digital nomads and fintech innovators, TaqFlow bridges ancient regional trading heritage with modern decentralized technology. By fusing blockchain tech with an ultra-low-latency dedicated network, the platform provides businesses with a fast, secure, and highly automated digital gateway to move capital across borders seamlessly, stripping out the delays and predatory fees of legacy banking rails.

Contact

Marketing & Media Relations
Aditi Gupta
TaqFlow
sales@taqflow.io

United States, 1st Aug 2026 – Across the United States, sobriety is increasingly being embraced as a lifestyle rooted in wellness, purpose, and authentic connection rather than simply as recovery from addiction. As more people choose alcohol-free living and openly celebrate their personal milestones, demand is growing for meaningful sober merch, thoughtful sobriety gifts, and premium sober clothing that reflect resilience, identity, and hope.

This cultural shift is taking place alongside the rapid growth of the broader sober movement. Today, the Loosid ecosystem—which includes its sober community, recovery resources, marketplace, and lifestyle brand—has grown to more than 450,000 installs, generated 21.8 million user sessions, and helped facilitate nearly 198,000 friendships, highlighting the increasing demand for supportive, recovery-focused communities.

Rather than viewing sobriety as giving something up, many Americans now see it as gaining healthier relationships, stronger mental well-being, greater purpose, and a more intentional way of living. That evolving perspective is also changing how recovery is celebrated, creating demand for products that recognize progress, encourage conversations, and remind people of how far they have come.

Helping lead that conversation is Get Loosid, the lifestyle merchandise division of the Loosid brand. Built by people with lived recovery experience, Get Loosid was created to help individuals celebrate recovery proudly through meaningful products that represent strength, perseverance, and personal transformation.

The inspiration behind the brand is deeply personal.

Loosid was co-founded by MJ Gottlieb, whose own recovery journey revealed a challenge faced by many people entering sobriety: maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle in a world where social activities often revolve around drinking. After achieving sobriety, Gottlieb envisioned a community that would prove sober living is not the end of fun but the beginning of a healthier and more fulfilling life. That vision ultimately grew into the Loosid ecosystem and later expanded with Get Loosid, giving people meaningful ways to celebrate their recovery every day.

Today, that philosophy resonates with a growing audience. More individuals are embracing the sober lifestyle not only because of recovery, but because they value wellness, mindfulness, and authentic relationships. Friends and family members are also looking for thoughtful ways to recognize important milestones, fueling demand for recovery gifts, personalized sobriety gifts, and keepsakes that celebrate resilience rather than focusing on past struggles.

Recovery experts have long recognized the importance of acknowledging milestones. Whether someone is celebrating thirty days, one year, or decades of sobriety, recognizing those achievements can reinforce confidence, strengthen accountability, and encourage continued progress.

As a result, soberversary gifts have become increasingly meaningful. Rather than giving generic presents, loved ones are choosing personalized items that commemorate sobriety anniversaries, birthdays, and personal accomplishments with messages that carry lasting emotional significance.

Get Loosid has responded to this growing movement by focusing on quality, personalization, and purpose instead of novelty merchandise.

One of the company’s most popular offerings is its personalized sobriety-date jewelry, allowing individuals to carry a daily reminder of the commitment they’ve made to themselves. Each piece serves as more than an accessory—it becomes a symbol of perseverance, hope, and the promise of another sober day.

Another favorite is the company’s customized “Sober Since” apparel, including premium sober t-shirts and sober hoodies that transform important recovery milestones into wearable expressions of pride. Rather than simply displaying a date, these pieces encourage meaningful conversations while helping individuals celebrate achievements they once thought impossible.

Get Loosid also offers thoughtfully designed artwork inspired by recovery, resilience, and transformation. Through inspirational décor featuring recognizable recovery symbols and meaningful addiction art, individuals can create personal spaces that reflect optimism, gratitude, and continued growth. These pieces serve as daily reminders that recovery is not defined by what has been left behind but by everything that has been gained.

For many members of the recovery community, these products represent something much larger than merchandise. They become visible reminders that recovery deserves recognition and that every milestone—regardless of how big or small—is worth celebrating.

This message aligns closely with Loosid’s broader mission of helping change public perception surrounding sobriety. Rather than allowing recovery to remain hidden by stigma, the company encourages individuals to celebrate their journeys openly, inspiring others while helping normalize sober living as a positive and fulfilling lifestyle.

That mission has already helped build one of the nation’s fastest-growing sober communities. Through the Loosid platform, members can connect with peers, track sobriety milestones, access recovery resources, discover wellness opportunities, and build meaningful relationships within a supportive environment dedicated to long-term success.

As the sober lifestyle movement continues to expand, consumers are increasingly seeking brands that reflect authenticity, purpose, and community rather than simply selling products. Industry trends suggest this demand will continue as more Americans prioritize wellness, intentional living, and meaningful self-expression through the products they choose and the stories they share.

Looking ahead, Get Loosid plans to continue developing premium collections that celebrate every stage of the recovery journey while supporting the larger mission of the Loosid ecosystem. By combining thoughtful design with lived experience, the company hopes to inspire more conversations that replace stigma with understanding and shame with pride.

The future of sober living is no longer defined by what people leave behind—it is defined by the lives they build, the communities they create, and the milestones they celebrate together.

Individuals interested in learning more about Get Loosid, exploring its sober lifestyle collections, or discovering resources that support long-term sober living can visit https://getloosid.com.

About Get Loosid

Get Loosid is a United States-based sober lifestyle brand dedicated to celebrating recovery through premium apparel, personalized gifts, jewelry, accessories, home décor, and milestone merchandise. Built by people with lived recovery experience, the company empowers individuals to wear and share their sobriety with pride. As part of the broader Loosid ecosystem, Get Loosid continues to inspire hope, resilience, and authentic community by creating meaningful products that celebrate transformation, personal growth, and sober living. The company’s mission is simple yet powerful: to help create a world where recovery is celebrated openly, every milestone matters, and every sober day becomes a reminder that hope is stronger than stigma.

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Singapore, 1st Aug 2026 – Cellular health and epigenetic science experts Dr. Sundardas D. Annamalay and Dr. Narjit Singh have released their book, Cellular Rejuvenation Program–Reprogramming Life at the Cellular Level: Epigenetics, Detoxification, Nutrition, and Next-Generation Therapies for Optimal Health and Longevity. It presents a transformative, interdisciplinary framework that offers a deep exploration of cellular biology and its relationship to longevity and healthy aging

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The Cellular Rejuvenation Program is a comprehensive educational resource for readers seeking science- and research-based guidance on cellular health, integrative medicine, longevity, and overall biological resilience. Spanning more than 20 chapters, the book draws on decades of clinical experience and the in-depth scientific literature. It examines topics such as neurobiology, mitochondrial biology, cardiometabolic health, epigenetics, sleep, environmental factors, inflammation, regenerative medicine, and more, compiling cutting-edge integrative healthcare insights into one invaluable guide. Rather than focusing on individual conditions, the book’s broader theme explores the interconnectivity of biological processes, from inflammation and detoxification to cellular communication and the microbiome. From case studies to scientific concepts, the book offers a clear understanding of cellular health and its effects.

Dr. Sundardas D. Annamalay, DSc., is an Integrated Functional Medicine Specialist with a strong focus on naturopathy and homeopathy. With more than 30 years of experience, he is passionate about cellular health and epigenetics. He is also a dedicated professor at the Youngson Institute of Natural Science Colleges and the founder of the Natural Therapies Research Centre in Singapore.

Dr. Narjit Singh, MD, is the founder of My Life Centre in Malaysia and has more than 50 years of experience in preventative medicine. He believes that cellular health, lifestyle, and environment are essential to positive health outcomes and longevity, and he goes beyond conventional medicine to implement a more holistic treatment philosophy. His human-centered approach to functional integrated medicine has transformed the lives of people from all walks of life. 

Dr. Sundardas Annamalay, DSc., and Dr. Narjit Singh, MD., are available for interviews. 

Title:  Cellular Rejuvenation Program–Reprogramming Life at the Cellular Level:

Epigenetics, Detoxification, Nutrition, and Next-Generation Therapies for Optimal  

 Health and Optimal Health and Longevity

Authors:     Dr. Sundardas D. Annamalay, DSc., and Dr. Narjit Singh, MD.

Contact:       Dr. Sundardas D. Annamalay 

Company:    Natural Therapies Research Centre Pte Ltd

Email:   sundardasa@gmail.com 

Phone Number:  +65 97615311

About Dr. Sundardas D. Annamalay:  https://www.drsundardas.com/bio

About Dr. Narjit Singh:  https://www.mylifecentre.com.my/about-us-2

Availability: Amazon.com

Book Preview:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9Z26W3M

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Contact Person: Dr. Sundardas D. Annamalay

Website: https://www.naturaltherapies.com/

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1.24 billion tokens. 12,000 model requests. 29 confirmed vulnerabilities in a platform hardened by a decade of independent audits. One of the most extensive public studies to date on LLM-driven vulnerability research.

Italy, 1st Aug 2026 –  What happens when you point a frontier AI model at real-world, battle-tested software and ask it to think like an attacker? ISGroup, the Italian offensive-security firm with two decades of experience in penetration testing and security research, set out to answer that question – and has now published the results in “What Can an Attacker Find With an LLM?”, a large-scale study that places Italy at the forefront of global research on AI-assisted security analysis.

The target was no soft one. ISGroup chose GlobaLeaks, the open-source whistleblowing platform trusted by newsrooms, corporations, and public institutions worldwide to protect sources – software refined over more than a decade and already subjected to multiple independent security audits. If AI could still find real flaws there, it could find them anywhere.

It did. Using frontier models from Anthropic and OpenAI, ISGroup processed approximately 1.24 billion tokens across 12,000 model requests, generating 110 candidate findings. Every single one was manually triaged by ISGroup’s researchers, who treated each model output as a hypothesis to be proven, not a conclusion to be trusted. The final tally: 29 confirmed vulnerabilities, 12 denial-of-service issues, and 42 hardening observations – all responsibly disclosed to the GlobaLeaks team before publication, with the most critical issues already fixed. The net result: stronger protection for whistleblowers and journalists around the world.

Beyond the findings themselves, the study delivers something the international security community has been asking for: hard numbers. ISGroup documents the real costs, the methodology – including a defined threat model, a taxonomy of software weakness classes, and strict evidence requirements – and the honest limitations of the approach: false positives, non-deterministic results, and the non-negotiable need for expert human validation.

The strategic implication is significant. Reviewing an entire codebase – an effort that until recently demanded weeks of specialist work and substantial budgets – can now be done more broadly, more continuously, and at a fraction of the cost.

“Artificial intelligence does not replace specialist expertise, but it increases the amount of code a team can analyse and reduces the cost of doing so,” said Francesco Ongaro, founder of ISGroup. “Experts still have the decisive role of distinguishing a plausible hypothesis from a real vulnerability.”

With this publication, ISGroup adds to a growing body of research that demonstrates how European – and specifically Italian – security expertise is shaping the global conversation on AI and offensive security.

The full report, including methodology, costs, and complete results, is available at: https://www.isgroup.biz/en/cyber-security/llm-based-code-security-review-costs-findings-methodology.html

About ISGroup: ISGroup is an Italian cybersecurity company specialising in offensive security, penetration testing, and security research, serving clients internationally with a research-driven approach to protecting critical software and infrastructure.

Notes for Editors

Francesco Ongaro is available for interviews and technical briefings. A one-page summary of the methodology and aggregated data on model usage are available upon request.

About ISGroup

ISGroup S.r.l. is an Italian cybersecurity company serving clients around the world across a wide range of industries. The company specialises in security research, security assessments, penetration testing, and advanced security analysis of applications and infrastructure. Website: www.isgroup.biz 

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Founder, ISGroup S.r.l.
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Phone: +393518158844 (WhatsApp)

www.isgroup.it  ITALY
www.isgroup.biz  WORLD

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