The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning about two entities, LonShiX and Bitbank…
Year: 2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) pinpointed several critical areas that authorised financial institutions need to address in their digital…
Hong Kong will be the center stage for the 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), slated for 24-25 January 2024, at…
Hong Kong’s virtual bank Mox has initiated a beta phase for its new investment service, Mox Invest. This initial phase…
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will work together to explore and develop…
In 2023, Hong Kong’s fintech landscape continued to evolve, maintaining its position as a significant player in the global financial…
UnionPay International has recently partnered with online travel agency Trip.com to provide more payment options for travelers. Under this partnership,…
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced the upcoming retirement of Alejandro Nicolas Aguzin, the current Chief Executive…
Hong Kong’s insurtech OneDegree has secured an investment from the Dubai Insurance Company for its Series B funding round as…
As more businesses are becoming digital, keyboards are essential tools in the workforce. This means businesses must take the time…
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is well recognized in the financial sector with industry professionals showing concerns about job…
Japanese international payments firm JCB has partnered with GLN to integrate Korean code payment services into Smart Code merchant locations…
Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) completed an inaugural cross-border transaction using the electronic Chinese Yuan (e-CNY) for a bulk…
The accelerated energy transition amidst pressing climate concerns has compelled industry players to contribute actionable solutions in driving positive change…
China is advancing its use of blockchain technology for identity verification, targeting its vast population of 1.4 billion, according to…
Japanese international payments firm JCB along with French identity technologies company IDEMIA and Malaysian fintech Soft Space will be embarking…
South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has announced that from July 2024, individuals investing in digital assets…
SBI Holdings has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramco, the Saudi Arabia-based global energy corporation. The MoU…
At the inaugural Green and Sustainable Banking Conference, organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), its Deputy Chief Executive…
Travel and leisure booking platform Klook has closed a US$210 million (HK$1.6 billion) financing round. This capital injection will support…