大筆交易，大膽的推出和全球舉動 - 本週的金融頭條新聞焦點從加拿大的家庭儲蓄到240億加元的大筆交易。

互動經紀人，也稱為IBKR，已為合格的加拿大居民推出了第一個房屋儲蓄帳戶（FHSA），提供免稅投資增長

Interactive Brokers, commonly known as IBKR, has introduced the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for eligible Canadian residents. This new offering provides a valuable tax-free option for individuals to save and invest in their preferred assets as they work towards buying their first home.

互動經紀人（通常稱為IBKR）已為合格的加拿大居民推出了第一個房屋儲蓄帳戶（FHSA）。這項新產品為個人提供了一種有價值的免稅選擇，以節省並投資於購買第一套房的首選資產。

The FHSA is designed to help Canadians save up to $80,000 in a tax-free manner over 15 years, with annual contributions limited to $8,000 or, in 2025, the maximum yearly TFSA contribution, whichever is greater.

FHSA旨在幫助加拿大人在15年內以免稅方式節省多達80,000美元，每年捐款限量為8,000美元，或者在2025年，最高年度TFSA捐款（以更大者為準）。

Those eligible for the FHSA include Canadian residents aged 18 or older who are planning to purchase their first home. They can open the account directly through the Interactive Brokers Canada website or mobile app.

有資格獲得FHSA的人包括打算購買第一套房屋的18歲或18歲以上的加拿大居民。他們可以直接通過互動經紀人加拿大網站或移動應用程序打開帳戶。

FPFX Tech, a technology provider serving the proprietary trading industry, has opened a new office in Limassol, Cyprus. This move is part of FPFX Tech’s broader international expansion strategy, aiming to bring its advanced trading technology solutions to a wider range of clients in the European market.

FPFX Tech是一家為專有貿易行業提供服務的技術提供商，在塞浦路斯的利馬索爾開設了一個新辦公室。此舉是FPFX Tech更廣泛的國際擴張戰略的一部分，旨在將其先進的交易技術解決方案帶入歐洲市場的各種客戶。

The company’s cutting-edge technology solutions are designed to empower market-makers, hedge funds, and other institutional traders with efficient and high-performance trading capabilities.

該公司的尖端技術解決方案旨在授權營銷商，對沖基金和其他機構交易者俱有高效和高性能的交易能力。

Singapore-based investment platform Syfe has won the race to acquire Selfwealth, one of Australia’s top digital investing platforms, for A$65 million ($54.5 million).

總部位於新加坡的投資平台Syfe贏得了收購Selfwealth的競賽，這是澳大利亞頂級數字投資平台之一的賽事，價格為6500萬美元（5450萬美元）。

The acquisition comes after a six-month bidding contest that began in January 2025, with several bidders vying for the Australian fintech.

此次收購是在2025年1月開始的六個月招標比賽之後進行的，幾名競標者爭奪了澳大利亞金融科技。

Syfe's bid ultimately prevailed, and the deal is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, pending approval from relevant authorities.

Syfe的出價最終勝出，預計該交易將在2026年第二季度完成，待得到相關當局的批准。

Food tech startup Spoon Technologies, backed by UnionPay and venture capitalists, is planning to launch its food delivery services in mid-2026.

由Unionpay和Venture Capital Wisters支持的食品技術初創企業Spoon Technologies計劃在2026年中推出其食品交付服務。

The company, which offers food delivery and a digital yuan payment gateway, aims to expand rapidly and become a major player in the Chinese food tech industry.

該公司提供食品交付和數字人民幣支付網關，旨在迅速擴展並成為中國食品技術行業的主要參與者。

Spoon Technologies is also developing a digital yuan payment service that will allow users to make contactless payments at over 100,000 stores and restaurants in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

Spoon Technologies還正在開發一項數字人民幣支付服務，該服務將允許用戶在北京，上海，廣州和深圳的100,000多家商店和餐館進行非接觸式付款。

Global banking technology provider Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) will acquire the Issuer Solutions unit of Global Payments Inc for $13.5 billion in cash and take over the equity units of the Global's private equity fund.

全球銀行技術提供商Fidelity國家信息服務（FIS）將以135億美元的現金收購Global Payments Inc的發行人解決方案部門，並接管全球私募股權基金的股權單位。

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

預計該交易將在2026年上半年結束，待定的監管批准和習慣關閉條件。

The deal will see FIS gain a leading issuer processing and technology provider, while Global Payments can focus on driving growth in its core merchant and integrated payments business.

該交易將使FIS獲得領先的發行人處理和技術提供商，而全球付款可以集中精力推動其核心商人和綜合付款業務的增長。

Syfe Technologies, a leading Southeast Asian investment platform, is acquiring Australian digital investing platform Selfwealth in a A$65 million ($54.5 million) all-cash deal.

Syfe Technologies是一家領先的東南亞投資平台，正在以6500萬美元（5450萬美元）的全現金交易收購澳大利亞數字投資平台自我掌握。

The acquisition will create a pan-Asian investment platform with over A$3 billion in customer assets under management and an expansive reach across key Southeast Asian and Australian markets.

此次收購將創建一個汎亞投資平台，其管理層的客戶資產超過30億美元，並且在主要的東南亞和澳大利亞市場範圍內廣泛。

The move follows a six-month bidding contest that began in January with several bidders, including Count Financial and OpenMarkets.

此舉是在一月份開始的六個月招標競賽之後的，其中包括數個競標者，包括金融和開放式市場。

After a competitive process, Syfe's bid was ultimately successful.

經過競爭過程，Syfe的出價最終取得了成功。

Small-business bank Huntington Ingalls Industries is planning to launch a new checking account designed specifically for gig workers and freelancers.

小型企業銀行亨廷頓·英格爾斯（Huntington Ingalls Industries）計劃成立一個專門為演出工人和自由職業者設計的新檢查帳戶。

The bank, which has been expanding its offerings to cater to a broader range of customers, sees an opportunity to serve the growing contingent workforce with a product tailored to their unique needs.

該銀行一直在擴大其產品來滿足更廣泛的客戶的產品，並看到了一個為不斷增長的偶然員工提供的機會，並根據其獨特的需求量身定制了產品。

The new checking account will offer features such as flexible fee structures, early pay options, and integration with gig economy platforms.

新的支票帳戶將提供諸如靈活的費用結構，早期薪酬選項以及與零工經濟平台集成之類的功能。

Gig workers and freelancers often face challenges with traditional checking accounts, such as high fees and limited flexibility.

演出工人和自由職業者通常會通過傳統的支票帳戶（例如高費用和有限的靈活性）面臨挑戰。

To help customers save money on home heating this winter, Canadian energy provider EnerQi is offering a new program that provides financial assistance and energy-saving tips.

為了幫助客戶在今年冬天節省供暖的錢，加拿大能源提供商Enerqi提供了一項新計劃，提供財務援助和節能技巧。

The program, called "Winter Energy Savings," will provide up to $500 in direct financial aid to customers struggling to pay their heating bills.

該計劃稱為“冬季能源節省”，將為努力支付供暖費的客戶提供多達500美元的直接財務援助。

Applicants must demonstrate a financial need and be actively engaged in energy-saving practices to qualify for the assistance.

申請人必須表現出財務需求，並積極參與節能實踐，以便獲得援助。

In addition to the financial aid, EnerQi will offer a series of free webinars and online resources to help customers save energy and reduce their heating costs.

除經濟援助外，Enerqi還將提供一系列免費的網絡研討會和在線資源，以幫助客戶節省能源並降低其供暖成本。

"We are committed to helping our customers stay warm and safe this winter," said EnerQi CEO Jean-Pierre Monahan.

Enerqi首席執行官Jean-Pierre Monahan說：“我們致力於在這個冬天幫助我們的客戶保持溫暖和安全。”

To further its international expansion, FPFX Tech, a leading technology provider serving the proprietary trading industry, has announced the opening of a new office in Limassol, Cyprus.

為了進一步擴大其國際擴張，為專有貿易行業提供服務的領先技術提供商FPFX Tech已宣佈在塞浦路斯利馬索爾開設新辦公室。

This strategic move will enable FPFX Tech to forge deeper connections with clients and partners in the European region.

這一戰略舉動將使FPFX技術能夠與歐洲地區的客戶和合作夥伴建立更深入的聯繫。

The company's advanced technology solutions are designed to empower market-makers, hedge funds, and other institutional traders with efficient and high-performance trading

該公司的先進技術解決方案旨在授權營銷商，對沖基金和其他機構交易員進行高效且高性能的交易