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XDS Banking’s Strategic Involvement in the Canadian Market.

In response to the evolving political and economic landscape in 2025, XDS Banking, in conjunction with its strategic partner, GAwC, made the informed decision to expand its operations into the Canadian market. This expansion aligns with the company's broader objectives of diversifying its geographical presence and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities. To support and safeguard this strategic move, XDS Banking undertook a significant position in the Canadian Dollar (CAD), reinforcing its commitment to this new market entry.

This position has been classified as a Mid-Term Position (MTP), reflecting the company’s tactical approach rather than an indication of underlying concerns related to market vulnerability or excessive risk exposure. The decision to mark the position as an MTP is primarily driven by the company's forward-looking strategy, which contemplates the potential for a future expansion of the position, contingent on favorable market conditions and the success of the company's market integration efforts in Canada.

Furthermore, concurrent with the establishment of this position, XDS Banking initiated a comprehensive review of additional financial products that could be cross-matched and strategically bundled with this newly acquired position. This development is part of a broader product innovation strategy designed to create a synergistic financial offering, with an anticipated product launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. The company is optimistic that this integrated offering will enhance both its competitive positioning and value proposition within the Canadian financial market.