Global Fintech-as-a-Service platform Rapyd announced that it has completed the acquisition of Neat, a Hong Kong-based cross-border trade enabling platform…
Babel Finance, a Hong Kong-based crypto financial-services startup, has raised US$40 million from a slew of global investors. The investors…
Though crypto-assets do not pose a risk to financial stability just yet, they very well might in the near future…
The Sandbox, a decentralised gaming metaverse and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has committed US$50 million to global venture accelerator…
Global payments network EMQ has deepened its reach across Europe by adding the SEPA instant credit transfer (SCT Inst) capabilities…
Hong Kong’s virtual bank ZA Bank has received a license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1…
Animoca Brands, the company driving digital property rights via NFTs and gaming to build the open metaverse, announced that it…
The 15th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the…
Refinitiv has created a global community for developers in the financial industry. In continuing its longstanding history as a leader…
The metaverse frenzy is sweeping across Asia, attracting interest from tech giants, electronics manufacturers and investors. At CES 2022, an…
Digital banking has been displacing many branch interactions in the move towards digital. As consumers increasingly engage with their banks…
Wallyt, a Hong Kong-based digital payment and open banking solutions provider, has partnered with the Philippines’ Asia United Bank (AUB)…
Hong Kong continues to pursue its fintech ambitions, accelerating efforts related to regtech and central bank digital currency (CBDC). Meanwhile,…
Over 300 fintech companies from 49 global economies have received support from Global Fast Track 2021, a business-driven programme at…
Home to more than 470 fintech companies, Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic fintech hubs in the world.…
Asia-Pacific is propelling the retail industry, generating about three-quarters of global growth. By 2025, Asia Pacific’s e-commerce sales are expected…
South Korean payments startup CHAI raised US$45 million during a Series B+ funding round that was co-led by SoftBank Ventures…
The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is an annual signature event held in Hong Kong every January to promote collaboration in…
OneSpan recently released its second annual Global Financial Regulations Report, that outlines major developments in the regulatory landscape. In conjunction…
Hong Kong-based venture accelerator firm Brinc announced the closing of its US$30 million Series B fundraise led by Hong Kong…