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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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Crowdfunding Fails To Take Off In Hong Kong
In recent years, crowdfunding has emerged as a popular way for individuals, startups and businesses to raise funding from a global audience of investors. Crowdfunding refers to the practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a
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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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10 new Fintech Startups for Accelerator Programme in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered and SuperCharger, a Fintech accelerator based in Hong Kong and Malaysia, revealed 10 finalists for its third programme in Hong Kong at the Fintech Finals 2018. SuperCharger pooled 277 applications from 43 countries, a record number that reflects
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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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