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GTN appoints former BNP Paribas and FTSE Russell executive Franklin Yang as CEO for Greater China
GTN, the global fintech powering limitless investment, today announced the appointment of Franklin Yang as Chief Executive Officer for Greater China. The appointment reinforces GTN's strategic commitment to the region following its recent Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Type 1 licence approval announced last week.
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