SMC Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire AI-enabled Wealth Management Technology Platform
SMC Entertainment, Inc. (SMCE) announced a Letter of Intent to acquire Fyniti Global Equities EBT Inc. for $25 million. This acquisition aims to integrate Fyniti's AI-driven wealth management and block trading technologies, enhancing SMC's Fintech product offerings. Fyniti specializes in democratizing investment strategies like Basket Trading and Tax Loss Harvesting. Following the acquisition, SMC plans to expand Fyniti's marketing and technological capabilities. The market for ETFs is valued at $8 trillion, with significant growth potential in AI-enabled financial services. Closing is anticipated after due diligence completion.
- Acquisition valued at $25 million, enhancing SMC's Fintech portfolio.
- Fyniti's technology focuses on lucrative markets, including an $8 trillion ETF market.
- Strategic plans to expand Fyniti's marketing and product features post-acquisition.
- Potential for strong revenue growth through AI-driven investment solutions.
- Acquisition structure involves issuance of preferred stock convertible to common, potentially diluting shareholder value.
BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2023 / SMC Entertainment, Inc. ("SMC" or the "Company") (OTC PINK:SMCE), an incubator company focused on acquisition and support of commercialized financial services and technology (Fintech) companies, today announced the execution of a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to acquire
Fyniti (www.fyniti.com, www.fynitiiq.com) is a Fintech developer and provider of technology that combines Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) driven Quantitative investing (IQ Engine) with AI-enabled wealth management Electronic Block Trading ("EBT") technology. EBT is focused in democratizing Basket Trading, Direct Indexing, Tax Loss Harvesting and bringing Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) to the upper end of the retail segment as well as the lower to middle market financial institutions. Fyniti's IQ Engine is an AI driven contextual analyzer that creates a repository of all equity research. Click here to view Fyniti's product overview and positioning, ETF basket trading, and market positioning and competitiveness.
Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, SMC will acquire the
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"SMC is excited to announce this acquisition to our shareholders. We are ready to begin executing on our vision of airing multiple Fintech companies," stated Erik Blum, President of SMC. "This acquisition solidifies our commitment to expand our Fintech product offering. The technology in the software platform is targeted for wealth management especially the values aligned investment markets. EBT + IQ combined offers the ability to customize trading baskets, addressing all aspects of index investing, from ETF trading to customized portfolio management. The AUM in global wealth management is ripe for disruption. Wealth Managers currently has over
About Fyniti Global Equities EBT Inc.
Fyniti Global Equities EBT Inc. is a Fintech platform developer founded by veteran wall street technologists and investment bankers. Fyniti has a clear focus on developing disruptive technologies in the Wealth Management and capital markets domains. Fyniti owns the IQ Engine and EBT Technology which combine to provide AI driven Quantitative investing and AI based Basket Trading platforms.
About SMC Entertainment, Inc.
SMC is a versatile holding company focused on acquisition and support of proven commercialized financial services and technology (Fintech) companies. SMC's multi-discipline growth by acquisition approach is to enhance revenues and shareholder equity. For more information on SMC, visit www.smceinc.com.
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