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China’s Billion-Dollar (Fintech) Startups
There are currently 200 private companies around the world valued at US$1 billion and over – also called unicorns. These companies have a cumulative valuation of US$686 billion, according to CB Insights. Out of these 200 private companies, 45 are
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How other countries can learn from China’s digital payment platforms
A case study by Better than Cash Alliance has presented ways in which the developing world can learn from China when it comes to digital payment modes. The study, titled Social Networks, e-Commerce Platforms, and the Growth of Digital Payment
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Peach Aviation Launch Integrated e-Payment Solution for Travelers in China and Asia
AsiaPay, a leading payment gateway service provider in Asia since 2000, has announced a collaboration with Peach Aviation, a well-known low cost carrier (LCC) in Japan, to offer UnionPay and AliPay Online Payment acceptance service for its travelers from China andAsia. Growing volume of passengers prefers to choose low fare air
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The Most Anticipated Chinese Fintech IPOs of 2017
Greater China’s IPO market is set to continue to lead the way in 2017 fueled by listings of fintech giants including Ant Financial and Lufax, according to a report by CNBC. In 2016, Greater China exchanges hosted four of the ten largest IPOs
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E-Wallet Hong Kong Player Stepping Up Its Game Amid Competition
Mobile payment is a major source of financial innovation which is gaining traction rapidly around the world. China is the number 1 market with US$67.7 billion transaction followed by the United States at US$24.9 billion and the United Kingdom at
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Hong Kong Mobile Banking Startup Neat To Begin Beta Testing
Neat, a neo-bank in Hong Kong, will start releasing invites to its app at its beta events on December 07, 08 and 13. Announced earlier this year, the new service promises a new banking experience that is entirely digital targeted
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Asia Pacific Leads The World in Mobile Payments / China Number 1 , Hong Kong Follows
Asia Pacific is leading the world in mobile payment with over half (53%) of connected consumers using their mobiles to pay for goods or services at point of sale via apps, in comparison to 33% in North America and 35%
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Adyen Adds WeChat Pay To Its Platform Globally
Adyen, the payments company powering global commerce for Uber, Facebook and Netflix amongst others, today announced that it has added WeChat Pay to its portfolio of local payments methods. It’s the first major payment service provider to integrate WeChat Pay
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Top 12 Fintech Startups in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s long-established financial center, burgeoning startup scene and developed business center connecting Mainland China with global markets, have made the location one of the world’s top fintech hubs in world. Deloitte has ranked Hong Kong as the fifth leading
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First 5 Licensed Players in Hong Kong Digital Payment Landscape
Hong Kong had granted Stored Value Facilities (SVF) Licenses to the first 5 batch of digital payment payment providers last month according to Startup Beat. This is in response to Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance which came into
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