The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Chief Executive Eddie Yue was appointed Chair of the meeting of Governors of major…
Despite having a rich history of financial innovation, Japan has remained a relatively cash-based society, lagging well behind neighbouring countries…
The Hong Kong and Israel central banks along with the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub (BISIH) Hong Kong Centre…
Fintech giant Ant Group’s Chairman and CEO has Eric Jing has come forward to express his support for e-CNY, China’s…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and its subsidiary, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners (MUIP), have established a JPY 20 billion (US$136.4…
In recent years, the payments industry has undergone a paradigm shift, altering the way consumers and businesses interact financially. According…
Cross border payments firm Airwallex has announced the launch of a new business readiness campaign for Hong Kong startups. The…
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has officially opened its new office in London, further extending its existing…
Since their inception in 2016, e-wallets in Hong Kong which operate under Stored Value Facilities (SVFs) licensing have rapidly expanded,…
The global retail landscape is in the throes of a transformative phase, reshaping the very essence of the shopping experience.…
In recent years, the fintech landscape in Hong Kong has emerged as a transformative force, driving the evolution of the…
Crypto bank SEBA announced that its Hong Kong subsidiary has secured the in-principle approval from the Securities and Futures Commission…
HashKey Exchange, one of Hong Kong’s licensed retail virtual asset exchange, announced that it has officially gone live on 28…
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has named John Hsu as Managing Director and Group CTO. He will…
Currencycloud, a provider of B2B embedded cross-border solutions, and South Korean cross-border payment company MOIN join forces to make cross-border…
Clement Cheung Wan-ching has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Insurance Authority (IA) for a three…
DBS Bank has wrapped up it acquisition of Citi Consumer Taiwan, positioning itself as the largest foreign bank by assets…
In 2021, the world was introduced to Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project created by Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT. Worldcoin’s…
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued an in-principle approval to the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX). This…
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) against engaging in improper practices…