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JD.com Launches New Accelerator for Blockchain and AI Technology Development
JD.com, China’s largest retailer online or offline, has launched a new accelerator, AI Catapult, for the development of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. Beginning in March, AI Catapult, which is part of JD’s AI program, will partner with innovative blockchain
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Singapore Robo-Advisors releases a Simplified-Chinese Version of its Platform
CONNECT by Crossbridge, a Singapore’s based robo-advisor, has celebrated Chinese New Year early with the introduction of Singapore’s first digital advisory platform in Simplified Chinese. The introduction of a Simplified Chinese version marks another milestone for CONNECT by Crossbridge which, in addition to
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FinTech Association of Hong Kong Partners with FinTech Australia
The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) and FinTech Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the ties between each other’s FinTech industries and lift support for businesses seeking investment, partnerships and expansion into each other’s markets. Australia
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New Report Analyzes China’s Impressive Trajectory Toward Universal Financial Inclusion
China has achieved remarkable success in financial inclusion over the last 15 years. Traditional financial service providers have dramatically increased the reach of the formal financial sector, including through the world’s largest agent banking network. China has also been a
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Money20/20 FinTech Event goes China
Ascential announced in Hangzhou recently the launch of its trailblazing FinTech event Money20/20 at Hangzhou International Expo Center on 14-16 November 2018. The move reflects China’s rapid ascent to become a true world leader in FinTech and global interest in Hangzhou, in
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Citi Hong Kong named “Digital Bank of the Year”
Citi Hong Kong was named “Digital Bank of the Year” by the Asset Magazine and swept top awards across every banking category at The Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2017 in Hong Kong. The Citi Mobile App has earned Citi
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StartmeupHK Festival Offers a Glimpse of the Future of Hong Kong’s Vibrant Startup Sector
The third annual StartmeupHK Festival 2018, organised by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), ended Friday, 2 February following a week of events covering multiple facets of the start-up sector across a sweep of different industries, giving glimpses of the future while demonstrating
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Hong Kong SFC Warns of Cryptocurrency Risks
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) once again alerts investors to the potential risks of dealing with cryptocurrency exchanges and investing in initial coin offerings (ICOs). Following a statement on ICOs released on 5 September 2017 , the SFC has
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Hong Kong Reveals Guideline on Authorization of Virtual Banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published today a revised Guideline on Authorization of Virtual Banks for public consultation. As part of the package of initiatives announced in September 2017 to bring Hong Kong into a New Era of Smart
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Significant Investment to Hong Kong Fintech by Red Hat and Astri
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) collaborates with Red Hat to enhance the HKMA-ASTRI Fintech Innovation Hub (the Hub), using Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform to create a collaborative and open environment. Founded by the HKSAR Government
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