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Citi Explores 10 Disruptive Innovations in New Report
Citi Global Perspectives and Solutions (Citi GPS) has released the fifth edition of its Disruptive Innovations series, detailing ten exciting new trends in the areas of genetics, robotics, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Blockchain in commodities Blockchain,
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Meet the new Startups in the DBS Hong Kong Accelerator
The new DBS Hong Kong based Startups which will try to shape he future of banking are: Avoka is a software company focused on digital customer acquisition in financial services and government. Founded in 2002 in Sydney, Avoka has
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Robo Advisors in Hong Kong
Robo advisors are taking off in Asia, attracting younger generations with digital, low-cost wealth management solutions. In Asia Pacific (APAC), China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, India and Taiwan are expected to lead the robo advisory arena with a
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Wesurance launches Hong Kong’s First Insurance App Featuring AI and eKYC
Wesurance, a Hong Kong-based InsurTech startup, takes the city’s insurance sector into a new era with the launch of the industry’s first mobile platform for insurance services in partnership with Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd and TransUnion. The platform makes
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PAG Acquires Control of ZHENAI.COM, China’s Largest Online Matchmaking Business
Zhenai Inc. China’s largest online matchmaking and dating service provider, announces that PAG, one of the largest investment firms in Asia, has closed the acquisition of a super-majority controlling interest in Zhenai. The transaction size is not disclosed. Founded in
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Foreign Currencies Marketplace App YBPay Launches Web Version!
YBEX is a Hong Kong based financial technology company, delivering an online marketplace for foreign exchange services. they strive to bring the best user experience in the financial services industry through continuous innovation. With YBPay for Apple and Android, users
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Infographic: The 11.11 Global Shopping Festival , Mobile Payments
The 11.11 Global Shopping Festival generates bigger numbers every year than any other online sale in the world. This year’s final tally hit a new record: $17.79 billion in gross merchandise volume, up from $14.3 billion in 2015. But Alibaba
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Announcing the Launch of HK’s First Mobile Platform for Insurance Purchasing and Claiming
Wesurance, a Hong Kong-based InsurTech provider will launch of Hong Kong’s first mobile platform for insurance purchasing and claiming. Developed in partnership with two industry leaders, Allied World Assurance Company, Ltd and TransUnion, the platform features key technological innovations, including
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SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, Hanwha & Element AI Create US$45M Global AI Fund
Element AI, an artificial intelligence company that delivers groundbreaking AI solutions, today announced it has established a joint $45M fund with Korean conglomerates SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Company, Hanwha. The new fund leverages each partner’s unique value and targets the
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Insurance’s Digital Future – 3 Crucial Questions
Insurance is an industry at a turning point. Few could have predicted that ‘innovation’ would become one of its watchwords, but as the digital revolution spurred on by InsurTech gathers pace fundamental changes are beginning to take hold. As we
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