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SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultima Markets has launched the first sustainability academy in the CFD industry, setting a key milestone within the financial services sector. Developed by the Ultima Impact Foundation, the educational initiative reflects the broker's belief that real progress begins with providing access to knowledge, from the experts to everyone.
The sustainability academy features a curated series of short video lessons led by professors from globally respected universities, and top scientists working in some of the most influential organisations in the climate space. Drawing from their years of work in climate risk, natural capital, nature-based solutions and sustainable finance, every lesson distills complex ideas into simple, actionable messages.
While much of this content is typically only available in graduate classes, Ultima Impact has chosen to make this content freely available to all, through a dedicated learning section on its website. The foundation hopes this will allow anyone to have the opportunity to better understand these global challenges.
"Sustainability can feel complex and difficult to grasp, especially for those who are just starting to learn about it. Our goal with the academy is to demystify these topics and make them more approachable and relatable to everyone," said Jean Philippe, Director of the Ultima Impact Foundation.
"These highly respected scientists and professors carry with them a huge wealth of knowledge, but too often their ideas remain within university walls. We wanted to bring their ideas out into the open, to connect academia with the public in a meaningful manner, thereby inspiring more people to engage, learn and take part in the global sustainability conversation."
This initiative was created as part of Ultima Markets' broader sustainability agenda. As the first CFD broker to join the United Nations Global Compact, the company aligns its operations with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, using education and accessibility as tools to advance meaningful global progress.
By ensuring the academy is open to everyone everywhere, we hope to create greater awareness and build a future for all," he concludes.
About Ultima Markets
Ultima Markets is a licensed multi-asset broker offering access to over 250 CFD instruments, including Forex, Commodities, Indices and Shares. The platform serves traders in over 170 countries and regions, with a focus on reliable execution and client-first service.
Ultima Markets has earned multiple accolades including the Most Advanced Multi-Asset Trading Platform Europe 2025 from Gazet International and the Best Educational Trading Hub Brokerage Global 2025 from Global Business and Finance Magazine. As the first CFD broker to join the United Nations Global Compact, it champions sustainability and ethical finance.
Ultima Markets is a member of The Financial Commission and offers eligible clients insurance protection up to US$1,000,000 per account via Willis Towers Watson.
About Ultima Impact Foundation
Ultima Impact Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established to lead Ultima Markets' long-term commitment to sustainability and social impact. Rooted in the belief that business can be a force for good, the Foundation bridges purpose and impact to create measurable, lasting change for individuals, communities and the planet.
Its initiatives span ecological restoration, biodiversity, climate resilience, education, innovation and community development. The Foundation works hand-in-hand with partners on the ground, guided by strong governance and driven by a vision for sustainable, inclusive impact.
For more information, please visit www.ultimafoundation.org.
SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultima Markets has launched the first sustainability academy in the CFD industry, setting a key milestone within the financial services sector. Developed by the Ultima Impact Foundation, the educational initiative reflects the broker's belief that real progress begins with providing access to knowledge, from the experts to everyone.
The sustainability academy features a curated series of short video lessons led by professors from globally respected universities, and top scientists working in some of the most influential organisations in the climate space. Drawing from their years of work in climate risk, natural capital, nature-based solutions and sustainable finance, every lesson distills complex ideas into simple, actionable messages.
While much of this content is typically only available in graduate classes, Ultima Impact has chosen to make this content freely available to all, through a dedicated learning section on its website. The foundation hopes this will allow anyone to have the opportunity to better understand these global challenges.
"Sustainability can feel complex and difficult to grasp, especially for those who are just starting to learn about it. Our goal with the academy is to demystify these topics and make them more approachable and relatable to everyone," said Jean Philippe, Director of the Ultima Impact Foundation.
"These highly respected scientists and professors carry with them a huge wealth of knowledge, but too often their ideas remain within university walls. We wanted to bring their ideas out into the open, to connect academia with the public in a meaningful manner, thereby inspiring more people to engage, learn and take part in the global sustainability conversation."
This initiative was created as part of Ultima Markets' broader sustainability agenda. As the first CFD broker to join the United Nations Global Compact, the company aligns its operations with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, using education and accessibility as tools to advance meaningful global progress.
By ensuring the academy is open to everyone everywhere, we hope to create greater awareness and build a future for all," he concludes.
About Ultima Markets
Ultima Markets is a licensed multi-asset broker offering access to over 250 CFD instruments, including Forex, Commodities, Indices and Shares. The platform serves traders in over 170 countries and regions, with a focus on reliable execution and client-first service.
Ultima Markets has earned multiple accolades including the Most Advanced Multi-Asset Trading Platform Europe 2025 from Gazet International and the Best Educational Trading Hub Brokerage Global 2025 from Global Business and Finance Magazine. As the first CFD broker to join the United Nations Global Compact, it champions sustainability and ethical finance.
Ultima Markets is a member of The Financial Commission and offers eligible clients insurance protection up to US$1,000,000 per account via Willis Towers Watson.
About Ultima Impact Foundation
Ultima Impact Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established to lead Ultima Markets' long-term commitment to sustainability and social impact. Rooted in the belief that business can be a force for good, the Foundation bridges purpose and impact to create measurable, lasting change for individuals, communities and the planet.
Its initiatives span ecological restoration, biodiversity, climate resilience, education, innovation and community development. The Foundation works hand-in-hand with partners on the ground, guided by strong governance and driven by a vision for sustainable, inclusive impact.
For more information, please visit www.ultimafoundation.org.
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Ultima Markets Unveils First Sustainability Academy in the CFD Industry
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, GAC's independently developed Quark E-Drive power domain control system has achieved the world's first dual certification for deeply integrated ASIL D functional safety and information security, accredited by DAkkS, Germany's national accreditation body. The certification was evaluated and issued by SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. (SGS), a globally recognized certification authority.
ISO 26262 is the internationally recognized core standard for automotive functional safety. Within this framework, ASIL D represents the highest automotive safety integrity level, requiring near-zero tolerance for safety-critical failures. Achieving an ASIL D certification accredited by DAkkS signifies that the certified product meets the highest globally accepted standards for automotive safety.
The certified Quark E-Drive power domain control system has been in production use since February 2025, and is now deployed across multiple models under GAC's brands - HYPTEC and AION. As the industry's first electric drive power domain system based on deep integration using a single main control chip, the solution significantly reduces chip count, minimizes risks associated with chip-level failures, and boosts motor controller efficiency to as high as 99.9%. The certification confirms that GAC has completed the system's full product development lifecycle in strict compliance with ISO 26262:2018 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434:2021 information security standards.
Throughout the project, GAC Technology Research Center worked closely with SGS experts, strengthening safety design across all development phases while ensuring engineering feasibility and an optimal user experience.
Zhao Hui, Vice President of SGS China, commented: "The successful certification highlights GAC's strong team and robust development systems. We are pleased to support the safety of the Quark E-Drive and look forward to closer collaboration."
This milestone represents a major breakthrough for GAC in e-drive safety and sets a new global benchmark for the intelligent electric vehicle industry.
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GAC's Quark Electric Drive Achieves the World's First DAkkS ASIL D Functional Safety and Information Security Dual Certification
