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Thailand, HK CBDC Prototype Reveals Cross Border Payments Can Be Done in Seconds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Bank of Thailand, BIS Innovation Hub Hong Kong Center (BISIH), People’s Bank of China and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates have reveled findings from their joint Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
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Barbaros Uygun to Replace Deniz Güven as CEO of Mox
The Board of Mox Bank Limited (“Mox”) announced the appointment of Barbaros Uygun as the CEO of Mox and Executive Director of the Board with effect from 27 September 2021. After creating a strong foundation for Mox over three years,
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Crypto.com Expands Insurance Coverage to US$750 Million for Its 10 Million Users
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com announced that it has expanded its total insurance coverage to US$750 million, including both direct and indirect custodian coverage for more than 10 million of it users. The insurance policy offers protection against physical damage
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ByteDance’s Fintech Ambitions in Tatters Amid China Clampdown on Bigtechs
TikTok’s owner ByteDance said on September 01, 2021 that it plans to scale back its fintech business and sell its securities brokerage operations amid regulatory pressure on fintech companies. The firm did not name the business unit it intends to
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Airwallex Now Valued at US$4 Billion With Latest US$200 Million Series E
Cross border payments firm Airwallex announced it has raised US$200 million in an oversubscribed Series E financing round, increasing the company’s valuation to US$4 billion. This latest investment which was led by Lone Pine Capital follows an extended Series D
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Future-Proofing Against Compliance and Risk When Expanding Globally
Globalization Partners, a US-based compliant and automated global employment platform, found that companies that grow internationally without prioritising compliance are sure to run into problems according to its “7 Compliance Challenges Companies Face When Growing Globally” e-book. As a fast-growing fintech industry,
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TransUnion Acquires Neustar for US$3.1 Billion to Enhance Digital Identity Capabilities
American consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion has signed a US3.1 billion deal to acquire Neustar, an identity resolution company, from a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital and with minority participation by GIC. Neustar’s security business, which is
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ZA Rolls Out Fund Service for Retail Investors in Push for Wealth Democratisation
ZA One, an integrated financial services platform under ZA International, has rolled out a fund service for individual investors in a bid to democratise wealth management. Users can now invest via the ZA One app with a minimum subscription fee
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Mox Bank Rolls Out Instant Loans Offering
Hong Kong’s virtual bank Mox announced the roll out of its ‘Instant Loan’ offering a year after the launch of its operations in the country. This new product, which is already available in its app, allows Mox Credit customers to
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What Is The Metaverse and Why is the Financial Sector Embracing It
The metaverse, a combination of “meta”, meaning beyond, and “universe”, has rapidly emerged as a major trend for companies around the world, a growth that’s been fueled by the global pandemic, lockdown measures, and the boom in cryptocurrencies. In South
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