Posts From Fintech News Hong Kong
ZA Bank Plans to Become the Go-to Bank for Web3.0 Startups
Hong Kong’s virtual bank ZA has announced its plan to become the go-to bank for the Web3.0 ecosystem, providing essential banking services to these enterprises. ZA Bank said that it is now fully equipped to serve as the settlement bank
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Singaporean VC The Edgeof Set to Acquire SoftBank Ventures Asia
The Edgeof, a newly formed ecosystem builder and venture capital entity in Singapore, has agreed to acquire SoftBank Ventures Asia (SBVA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group (SBG). The acquisition is contingent upon regulatory approval and is expected to be
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Digital Economy Summit 2023: Where Digital Transformation Meets Smart Innovation
Being at the crossroads of being a global innovation hub as well as a strategic connector to the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong has long been a gateway for business and urban transformation. The coastal city-state is also a known
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Government Reminds Hong Kong Motorists to Set Up E-toll Accounts
The Transport Department (TD) issued a reminder to those who have received a vehicle tag but not yet opened an HKeToll account to do so. They will need to open an account and set up their payment option so that they
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Top 5 Tech Trends in Asia in 2023
In Asia, increased digitalization across industries is fueling the growth of the venture capital (VC) landscape. In 2022, though the region was not immune to the global tech funding pullback, the tech sector remained a dominant theme for private capital
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Visa Promotes Paulina Leong as GM for Hong Kong and Macau
Visa announced the appointment of payments veteran Paulina Leong as its General Manager for Hong Kong and Macau, effective immediately. In her new role, Paulina will be responsible for leading Visa’s business growth and operations for these markets. Paulina has
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Here are 4 ESG Fintechs Spotlighted at the Asian Financial Forum 2023
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has been pushed to the forefront of the global economic conversation over the past decade and remained at the top of the agenda of the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded on 11-12 January 2023 in
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Hang Seng Bank Partners Chubb to Offer Its Customers General Insurance Products
Hang Seng Bank, a principal member of the HSBC Group, has partnered with global insurer Chubb to provide its Hong Kong customers with a comprehensive range of personal and commercial general insurance products and solutions. The 15-year distribution agreement will
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Mobilewalla LendBetter: The Future of Lending for New-To-Credit Prospects
Financial inclusion and credit access are essential for driving economic growth and improving livelihoods in numerous emerging markets, including South Asia. However, extending credit to underbanked and unbanked populations comes with inherent risks, especially when dealing with new-to-credit customers who
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Fusion Bank’s Investment Service Is Now Live
Fusion Bank has announced the launch of its investment service to enable its users to invest in global funds with subscription thresholds as low as HK$10 (US$1). The bank said that its customers can activate the investment service in five
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