Standard Chartered and Ant International have completed the first Hong Kong dollar (HKD)-denominated blockchain transaction. This milestone involved…
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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.
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…
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, sticking with legacy systems can leave financial institutions lagging behind. With the rapid…
Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, has been granted a license by the Securities and Futures Commission…
Checkout.com has partnered with Octopus to make the widely used Hong Kong payment method available for online transactions.…
JCB, the Japanese international payment brand, has announced the availability of Google Pay for its customers. Android smartphone…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today announced the commencement of Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme.…
Alibaba Group Holding is introducing Tencent’s WeChat Pay as a payment option on its Taobao and Tmall platforms,…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has imposed a HK$875,000 fine on WeChat Pay Hong Kong for failing…
In Hong Kong’s dynamic labor market, staying abreast of regulatory changes is crucial for employers. One such significant…
In the dynamic landscape of the Asian payments industry, a palpable shift is underway – one characterised by…
Tevau, a blockchain payment solution provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Jumio, a company specialising in AI-driven…
PayMe by HSBC has launched its first UnionPay virtual card, enabling its 3.2 million users in Hong Kong…
Thredd, a global payments processor, has successfully launched LianLian Global’s virtual card programme in the APAC market. A…
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have signed a Memorandum of…
Fintech company KPay has integrated HSBC’s PayMe as a new payment method, expanding payment options for merchants and…
Last year, Visa collaborated with HSBC and Hang Seng Bank to pilot tokenisation projects as part of the…