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10 Fintechs That Are Transforming SME Lending
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are innovative, agile and drive competition. However, they’re often shuffled to the back of the line when it comes to accessing credit. Lending to SMEs can be risky and time-consuming. Traditional financial institutions often require
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5 Notable Fintech Investments in Asia By Japan’s SoftBank
Since its inception, SoftBank Group Corp. has made a name for itself as a significant player in the tech startup industry. But it has been a tough year for the Japanese conglomerate and its CEO Masayoshi Son, as valuations for
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Ronald Iu Steps up as New CEO of ZA Bank
Hong Kong’s virtual bank ZA announced the appointment of Ronald Iu as its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He succeeds Rockson Hsu who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Ronald joined ZA International, the parent company of ZA
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Hong Kong to Develop Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) intends to roll out new regulations on crypto-assets and stablecoins by either this year or in 2024. On 12 January 2022, the HKMA had issued a discussion paper on crypto-assets and stablecoins and invited
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