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FinTech Association of Hong Kong Appoints its First Board of Directors

The FinTech Association of Hong Kong has appointed its first board of directors with Mr. Henri Arslanian appointed as its Chairman.  This comes as the Association expands its activities in representing the Hong Kong FinTech community at home and overseas.

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Fintech In South Korea: Regulators Step In To Boost Innovation

South Korea’s financial regulator is planning to launch a regulatory sandbox to allow fintech startups to introduce new products and services without the need to comply with existing regulations. The move is intended to boost fintech development and came in

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BlackBerry and Microsoft Partner to Empower the Mobile Workforce

BlackBerry and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership to offer enterprises a solution that integrates BlackBerry’s expertise in mobility and security with Microsoft’s unmatched cloud and productivity products. Through this partnership, the companies have collaborated on a first-of-its-kind solution: BlackBerry Enterprise BRIDGE.

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The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission signs Co-Operation Agreement with the Hong Kong IA

The GFSC has signed its first Fintech agreement of cooperation with the Hong Kong IA, which provides a framework for sharing information between the innovation teams of the two bodies, and in which the two can offer the fullest mutual

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Hong Kong’s Small Businesses are becoming more Tech Savvy

Hong Kong small businesses that are investing in technology are enjoying quick returns on their investment, which is leading to the sector topping small businesses from other advanced economies in the adoption of technology. The findings, from CPA Australia’s ninth annual

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Xero Announces Hong Kong Expansion

Xero, a global online accounting software provider, announced the presence of a permanent Hong Kong team, bolstering its presence in Asia in addition to its Singapore office and continuing the company’s strong focus on growth. Following two monumental partnerships with

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London Data Analytics Company Mosaic Smart Data Wins Inaugural InvestHK UK Fintech Awards 2018

London-based fixed income, currency and commodities (FICC) data analytics company Mosaic Smart Data is the winner of the inaugural InvestHK UK Fintech Awards. It was announced on 20 March by InvestHK in conjunction with the UK Department for International Trade. The UK

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Fintech And Blockchain See Strong Rise In Hangzhou

When talking about fintech in China, it is common to hear mentions of hubs such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, but the lesser known city of Hangzhou is quickly catching up with its counterparts.   Hangzhou, a startup

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Top Fintech and Blockchain Books

FintechNews has put together a list of top Fintech books you must read. This Top Fintech Books list tailors for both beginners and experts who want to get a deeper look into Digital Finance. From financial services, mobile banking, blockchain,

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Cyberport Appoints Peter Yan as the Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited  announced the appointment of Mr Peter Yan as Chief Executive Officer following a global search, succeeding Mr Herman Lam who would leave the position in late March 2018.   Dr. Lee George Lam, Chairman of

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