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Metaverse Frenzy Spreads to Asia
The metaverse frenzy is sweeping across Asia, attracting interest from tech giants, electronics manufacturers and investors. At CES 2022, an annual consumer electronics trade show that took place earlier this month, Asian firms ranging from LG and Panasonic to automotive
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The Bank Branch of the Future: Consumers Prefer Hybrid Experiences
Digital banking has been displacing many branch interactions in the move towards digital. As consumers increasingly engage with their banks remotely and circumstances such as the pandemic as well as new digitally-focused strategies continue to play out, there are ongoing
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Wallyt Partners Asia United Bank to Accept Mastercard’s QR Code in the Philippines
Wallyt, a Hong Kong-based digital payment and open banking solutions provider, has partnered with the Philippines’ Asia United Bank (AUB) to launch a card payment acceptance solution for merchants via a card QR code or link. Through the strategic partnership,
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Hong Kong Fintech Report 2022: HK’s Fintech 2025 Strategy Begins to Take Shape
Hong Kong continues to pursue its fintech ambitions, accelerating efforts related to regtech and central bank digital currency (CBDC). Meanwhile, the city’s eight virtual banks are seeing strong consumer uptake as they continue expanding their product offerings. Fintech News Hong
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Over 300 Fintech Firms Worldwide Scaled in Hong Kong Thanks to Global Fast Track 2021
Over 300 fintech companies from 49 global economies have received support from Global Fast Track 2021, a business-driven programme at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021. 89 top fintech firms were subsequently selected to further benefit from the programme. Designed to
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