Posts From Fintech News Hong Kong
Hong Kong Fintech Week Shines Spotlight on Web 3.0
The Hong Kong Fintech Week will shine a spotlight on the future of fintech through six key themes, including Web 3.0, AI, and emerging frontiers. The conference will be held on 2-3 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Read MoreHashKey Rolls Out Hong Kong’s First Crypto Trading App for Retail Investors
HashKey Exchange, a licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong, has announced the launch of its mobile app. According to HashKey, it is the first licensed virtual asset exchange app in Hong Kong. Since its launch, HashKey Exchange has accumulated
Read MoreHKMA Orders Banks to Implement New Digital Banking Security Measures
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has ordered banks to implement several new security measures to further strengthen the digital banking services. The new measures are designed to protect customers from fraudulent transactions, including enhanced monitoring for suspicious transactions and
Read MoreHong Kong’s SFC Supports Development of Voluntary ESG Code of Conduct
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong said that it “supports and sponsors” the development of a voluntary code of conduct for environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and data products providers. The code of conduct will be
Read MoreHSBC Curates ‘Women in Tech Lounge’ at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2023
The Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW) 2023 will feature an inaugural Women in Tech Lounge, curated by HSBC. The lounge will serve as a unique space for students, senior technology leaders, and entrepreneurs to connect and share experiences. The goal
Read MoreRazer Merchant Services Partners Google Play and E.SUN Bank in Taiwan
Razer Merchant Services (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, has announced a partnership with Google Play and E.SUN Bank to expand payment options in Taiwan. The collaboration will enable Google Play users in Taiwan to make payments using RMS’
Read MoreHong Kong Wraps up First Phase of e-HKD Pilot Programme, Report Now Available
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a report on the first phase of its e-HKD pilot programme which was first launched in November 2022. An e-HKD is a digital version of the Hong Kong dollar that is issued
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s NEOM to Invest US$50 Million in Animoca Brands
Metaverse ecosystem builder Animoca Brands and Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Company have announced a strategic partnership to drive Web3.0 development in the region. NEOM is a special economic zone in the north west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with more
Read MoreStanChart-Backed Zodia Custody Expands to Hong Kong
Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings, and Northern Trust, will expand its footprint to Hong Kong. This is the company’s fourth major expansion in the Asia Pacific region this year, following launches in Japan,
Read MoreWhy It Is Time to Give Payments a Seat at the Table for E-Commerce Growth
E-commerce has evolved significantly in the last few years, ushering in an era of connected payments. This era is characterised by the emergence of innovative payment types, cutting-edge payment infrastructure, and novel business models. A key symptom of the connected
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