Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, is proud to announce that Roseanne Spagnuolo, Chief Content Officer, has won the award for ‘Woman in Paytech – Spearheading Growth’ at the 2024 PayTech Awards, hosted by FinTech Futures. This honour highlights Spagnuolo’s commitment to innovation and leadership in both her role at Vixio and the payments industry at large.

“I am honoured to receive this award, which is incredibly meaningful to me personally. For me, this award is not just about my professional accomplishments, but is a testament to my core values and drive as a strong advocate for women in the workplace,” explains Roseanne Spagnuolo. “My dedication to mentoring, elevating, and empowering women is deeply integrated into my everyday leadership approach, and I want to take this opportunity to thank my team, colleagues, and those in my network who made this possible.”

With over two decades of experience in global leadership roles across research, content, product, and commercial functions at high-growth B2B information services and advisory companies in the U.S. and U.K., Spagnuolo embodies the essence of exceptional influence and dedication. Her strategic vision and unwavering commitment have propelled Vixio to new heights, fostering innovation and driving impactful change.

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Spagnuolo established and chairs the first Executive Advisory Board for Vixio’s payments arm, bringing together senior executives to co-create solutions for industry challenges and inform product development.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Roseanne for over five years now. She exemplifies true leadership. Her dedication, industry engagement, and ability to bring others along with her are truly impressive, and we are proud to have her on the Vixio leadership team,” said Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio.

Vixio was also shortlisted for the Tech of the Future for its PaymentsCompliance Horizon Scanning tool. Vixio’s Horizon scanning technology provides real-time updates on regulatory change for more than 140 jurisdictions globally, capturing every event indicative of change, including speeches, guidance and consultations. The Horizon scanning tool is highly customisable with global filters, alerts and a real-time feed of regulatory content, so customers can stay ahead and meet new obligations and opportunities with confidence.

Supplier adds 351 races from Saudi Arabia as new season gets underway

SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has added racing from King Khalid Racecourse in Ta’if to its comprehensive horse racing portfolio, which will further boost visibility of racing from Saudi Arabia.

The 2024 Ta’if season will be held from July 4^th through September 28^th with races and simulcasts taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at King Khalid Racecourse.

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The city of Ta’if is located 1,800m above sea level in the slopes of the picturesque Hijaz Mountains. The combination of moderate weather and a large population has made it the perfect home of summer racing in the Middle East since 1965.

The 39 race days are comprised of 273 Thoroughbred and 78 Purebred Arabians races. The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) has carded more handicaps this season as well as prep races for all major cups, offering a clear campaign path for horses and an opportunity to rise through the ranks through the Riyadh season. The prize money has increased 24% from last season with a race average of SAR104,378 (approx. US$27,800).

The key races include the Ta’if Arabian Derby on September 6^th, the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Cup (Listed) and Listed King Faisal Cup (Listed) on September 20^th for Purebred Arabians.

The extended agreement with the JCSA strengthens SIS’ portfolio of over 36,000 annual horse races, which includes the Riyadh season at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. SIS distributes racing from both JCSA racetracks to over 70 countries and is highlighted by the US$20M Saudi Cup in February.

Michele Fischer, Vice President, SIS Content Services, said: “The quality of racing in Saudi Arabia continues to improve each year and it is great that we are now able to provide our partners with content from King Khalid Racecourse in Ta’if, the only racecourse in the region that races throughout the summer months.

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“The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has worked tirelessly to produce an engaging racing calendar and we are sure the addition of racing from Ta’if will lead to even more interest in Saudia Arabian racing.”