Payments
Hong Kong and Thailand Launch New Cross-Border QR Payment System
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have launched the FPS x PromptPay Link, facilitating cross-border QR payments between Hong Kong and Thailand. This service, effective from 4 December, allows travellers to make retail payments
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HKMA Launches Suspicious Proxy ID Alert for Faster Payment System
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has rolled out the Suspicious Proxy ID Alert for the Faster Payment System (FPS). This initiative, launched on 26 November, enhances the system’s security by alerting users to potential fraud risks when conducting transactions
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Navigating APAC’s Financial Transformation for Customer and Competitive Gains
In a region experiencing rapid digitalisation, Asia-Pacific is projected to lead global cashless transaction growth and surpass 50% of the world’s volumes, according to the PwC Payments 2025 & Beyond report. Although presenting abundant growth opportunities, this dynamic landscape brings
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Mastercard’s Joint Venture Secures Bank Card Clearing License in China
Mastercard NUCC, a joint venture between Mastercard and NetsUnion Clearing Corporation, has been issued a bank card clearing license by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). This development follows a thorough review process in line with the State Council’s decision
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Banking Circle and Ant Group Embark on a Liquidity Management Project
Luxembourg-based financial services company Banking Circle has tied up with fintech giant Ant Group to embark on a liquidity management project. The partnership aims to explore innovations related to tokenised deposits, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency and speed
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HSBC and Ant Group Successfully Tests Tokenised Deposits in HKMA’s Sandbox
HSBC and fintech giant Ant Group have successfully tested the use of tokenised deposits in intra-group payment transactions, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in Hong Kong. The test, conducted under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Fintech Supervisory Sandbox arrangement, encompassed the
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Razer Merchant Services Partners Google Play and E.SUN Bank in Taiwan
Razer Merchant Services (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, has announced a partnership with Google Play and E.SUN Bank to expand payment options in Taiwan. The collaboration will enable Google Play users in Taiwan to make payments using RMS’
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Hong Kong Wraps up First Phase of e-HKD Pilot Programme, Report Now Available
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a report on the first phase of its e-HKD pilot programme which was first launched in November 2022. An e-HKD is a digital version of the Hong Kong dollar that is issued
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Why It Is Time to Give Payments a Seat at the Table for E-Commerce Growth
E-commerce has evolved significantly in the last few years, ushering in an era of connected payments. This era is characterised by the emergence of innovative payment types, cutting-edge payment infrastructure, and novel business models. A key symptom of the connected
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Thunes and China Construction Bank Partner for Cross-Border Payments
Global cross-border payments infrastructure network Thunes and China Construction Bank (CCB) have announced a partnership to collaborate on cross-border payments. Thunes had recently opened a Beijing office in June 2023. The partnership will enable Thunes to support CCB in offering
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