Hong Kong
5 Hong Kong Fintech Startups Making Inroads in Web3
It has been a tumultuous couple of years for the bustling fintech scene as well as Web3 startups in Hong Kong. As the world grappled with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, US-China tensions, and Hong Kong itself came to
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Hong Kong’s Lending Business Enter Recovery Mode as Consumer Sentiments Improve
In Q2 and Q3 2022, consumer credit activity in Hong Kong increased in key product categories amid eased COVID-19 restrictions, the launch of Phase II of the Consumption Voucher, as well as improved consumer sentiment and employment situations, new findings
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Salary is the Top Issue Exacerbating Hong Kong’s Fintech Talent Gap
The HKU-SCF Fintech Academy, Cyberport and Hong Kong Productivity Council have published a Fintech Talent Study Report which found an urgent need to nurture more talents to address the fintech talent gap. The report, which was unveiled at the Hong
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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022 Key Highlights and Announcements
The 2022 Hong Kong Fintech Week is being held this week, bringing together tens of thousands of industry leaders, policymakers and fintech innovators to discuss some of the biggest opportunities in the fintech industry as well as the challenges faced
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Hong Kong’s Rapid Digital Adoption Drives Demand for Better Mobile Banking UX
Mobile banking is growing in popularity in Asia, with a new study showing the region is home to some of the world’s best banking experiences on mobile devices, such as in Hong Kong and Singapore. The study, conducted by Sia
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Top 10 Investors Supporting Hong Kong’s Fintech Scene in 2022
With a strong capital pool and supportive government-led policies, Hong Kong has offered a solid foundation for companies to innovate, scale and transform the future of fintech. Today, Hong Kong has one of the highest consumer fintech adoption rates (67%) in the
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Talent and Funding Identified as Most Pressing Issues for HK Fintech Companies
In Hong Kong, skills shortages and challenges in securing investment have been identified as the top two most pressing issues by local fintech companies, hampering their ability to grow and scale, a new study by Google Hong Kong and financial
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Talent Availability Identified as Top Challenge Among Hong Kong’s Big Data, AI Startups
Hong Kong’s big data and artificial intelligence (AI) startups are looking to ramp up hiring significantly, a trend that showcases the sector’s growth and dynamism, a new report by the Fintech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK)’s AI and Big Data
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Hong Kong Households Continue to Bear the Brunt of COVID-19 Economic Consequences
In Hong Kong, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on people’s financial health as family members from low-income households are put out of work and forced to turn to part-time work and credit to make ends meet. This
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Who Are Hong Kong’s Most Active Fintech & Blockchain Investors?
Hong Kong, a global financial hub, is home to a burgeoning fintech industry, a sector that’s risen on the back of a favorable regulatory landscape, supportive initiatives from the government, and an active community of investors supporting the growth of
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