EQONEX awarded key information security certification

SINGAPORE, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Diginex Limited (Nasdaq: EQOS), recently rebranded as EQONEX Group ("EQONEX" or the "Company"), a digital assets financial services company, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) information security certification: ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

The certification is awarded to companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to adhering to stringent information security standards. It follows an exhaustive audit of systems, policies, and processes at EQONEX, to ensure they are designed to protect, preserve and track how data across the organization is used. EQONEX is the first US-listed crypto company to achieve this certification.

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (also known as ISO27001) is recognized globally for setting the international standard for Information Security Management Systems. The certification applies to the EQONEX cryptocurrency exchange, digital asset custodian Digivault, and asset manager Bletchley Park.

Jim Pollock, Chief Operating Officer at EQONEX Group, said: "At EQONEX, our focus on providing an institutional grade platform demands that clients' information is managed safely and securely. Therefore, we are pleased to receive independent confirmation that our information security framework is best practice. Today's news gives our clients confidence they are transacting on a trusted and secure platform."

Chris Ashe, Chief Technology Officer at EQONEX Group, said: "As a company with access to confidential client data, sensitive transaction information and historical trading records, information security is critical. We are delighted to receive this independent accreditation."

About EQONEX

EQONEX is a digital assets financial services company focused on fairness, governance, and innovation. The group encompasses cryptocurrency exchange EQONEX as well as an over-the-counter trading platform. It also offers a front-to-back integrated trading platform, Access Trading, a securitization advisory service, EQONEX Capital, market leading hot and cold custodian Digivault and asset manager Bletchley Park.

For more information visit: https://group.eqonex.com

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This press release is provided by Diginex Limited ("EQONEX") for information purposes only, is a summary only of certain key facts and plans of EQONEX and includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Without limitation, the press release does not constitute an offer or solicitation in relation to any securities or other regulated products or services or to make use of any services provided by EQONEX, and neither this press release nor anything contained in it will form the basis of any contract or commitment whatsoever. This press release has not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in any jurisdictions. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside of EQONEX's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: EQONEX's limited operating history and history of net losses; EQONEX's ability to execute its business plan; the rate and degree of market acceptance of EQONEX's products; failure to obtain the requisite regulatory licenses and qualifications or establish partnerships with entities in certain jurisdictions to satisfy regulatory requirements; changes in laws or regulations; litigation and regulatory risks; EQONEX's inability to successfully identify, hire and retain skilled individuals; competition; EQONEX's inability to successfully develop technology to service its business lines and keep pace with rapidly changing technology and client or regulatory requirements; risks of cyber incidents; reliance on vendors and third-party service providers; inability to protect or preserve its proprietary rights and the risk of infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; potential conflict of interest arising from managing different business lines; risks of employee misconduct and manipulation of distributed ledger networks and smart contract technology by malicious actors; risk of EQONEX losing access to its private keys or data loss relating to its digital asset investments; the ability of EQONEX to grow and manage growth profitably; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for EQONEX's products and services, other business line specific risks and such other risks and uncertainties included in EQONEX's Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 30, 2021, including those under "Risk Factors" therein, and in EQONEX's subsequent filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

In addition, any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that EQONEX believes to be reasonable as of this date. EQONEX undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Other than those of EQONEX, all names, trademarks and logos in this press release and used in the materials herein belong to their respective owners. Nothing contained on this press release should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any right or license to use any third-party names, trademarks, or logos displayed on the press release without the written permission of such third parties.

Copyright (c) Diginex Limited 2021.

SOURCE Diginex Limited

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