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SFC and Swiss FINMA sign Fintech Cooperation Agreement
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) entered into an agreement with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) to establish a framework for cooperation on financial technology (Fintech) (Note 1). Under the agreement, the SFC and FINMA will cooperate to
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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 Awards Hong Kong Winners 2017
Here are the Winner of the Hong Kong Fintech Awards 2017. Congrats to all! FinTech Awards 2017 in Banking Outstanding Smart Personal Banking Outstanding Social Platform Flow to Pay Outstanding Digital Wealth Management Platform Distinguished Living Ecology Platform Outstanding
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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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Fintech In China: What To Expect In 2018
Traditional financial centers such as London and New York are witnessing increasing pressure from Chinese cities such as Beijing and Shenzhen which are quickly becoming front runners in the fintech race. By many measures, China can already be considered the world leader
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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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Digital Finance And Fintech Events In Hong Kong To Attend
Hong Kong, a leading international financial center, is quickly emerging as a global fintech hub and a favored location to host regional fintech events. 2017 saw a number of large fintech gatherings taking place in Hong Kong, which brought together some
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