With its estimated US$1.6 trillion in cross-border payments, the APAC region is poised to benefit significantly from the…
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Read the latest fintech payments news in Hong Kong, with updates on payment solutions, mobile payments, and emerging trends in Hong Kong’s fintech industry.
Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech company, has introduced a Visa corporate card designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
Ant International has appointed Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately. In this role, he will…
Weixin shared its latest data on cross-border payments, international user activity, and Mini Program usage during the 2025…
Alipay recorded a 30% year-on-year increase in outbound transactions across its 90 million Alipay+ global merchant network during…
Digital payments in Hong Kong grew significantly. In 2024, the use of digital payments for online transactions rose…
Nuvei acquired Paywiser Japan Limited and its license from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry on…
Alipay Tap! in Macao was recently launched, enabling Alipay and Macau Pass to expand their partnership to bring…
APAC has solidified its position as the leader in global real-time payments, processing nearly 70% of the world’s…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced plans to connect the Hong Kong FPS with mainland China’s…
While European, American and Chinese markets have largely found their digital banking champions in Revolut, Chime, and WeBank,…
Hong Kong Web 3.0 is emerging as a global powerhouse. With its strategic efforts to regulate stablecoins, pilot…
Hong Kong-based digital asset company OSL Group has announced plans to invest up to US$30 million in the…
Checkout.com, a global digital payments provider, has announced its expansion into the Japanese market. This strategic move includes…
A staggering 99 percent of Hong Kong finance leaders cite operational difficulties due to inadequate spend management systems,…
Standard Chartered and Ant International have completed the first Hong Kong dollar (HKD)-denominated blockchain transaction. This milestone involved…
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) debuted Fintech Connect, its first cross-sectoral sourcing platform, during Hong Kong Fintech Week…
HSBC and Ant International have completed HKD-denominated cross-bank test transactions using blockchain technology under the Hong Kong Monetary…
Thunes, a global payment network, has introduced a new QR code payment solution that allows travelers to use…
Wise, a global online money transfer service, has reportedly become the first non-bank financial institution to gain access…