Wealthtech
Fusion Bank’s Investment Service Is Now Live
Fusion Bank has announced the launch of its investment service to enable its users to invest in global funds with subscription thresholds as low as HK$10 (US$1). The bank said that its customers can activate the investment service in five
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HKEX to Set Up Its First European Office in London by 2023
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will be opening an office in London in the first half of 2023 to extend its international reach beyond its existing offices in Beijing, New York, Shanghai and Singapore. Preparatory work to open
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Hong Kong SFC Grants HashKey Approval for Off-Platform Virtual Asset Trading
HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset management and blockchain solutions provider, has secured approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for its subsidiary Hash Blockchain Limited (HBL) to conduct off-platform virtual asset trading business. HBL can act as
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Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading Powered by OSL in Hong Kong
Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, has is now offering Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency trading in Hong Kong. Eligible clients including individuals with over HKD 8 million in investable assets or institutions with assets greater than HKD
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How API Solutions Can Unlock Bond Opportunities
Financial regulations and IT changes are creating an environment where businesses must quickly adapt to stay relevant to their clients. Clients expect a secure, seamless, and efficient way of staying connected with the global markets. Companies are increasingly looking to
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HKEX Sets up New York Office Headed by Roger McAvoy
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced that it will be setting up a new office in New York and will build out its team over the coming months. The new New York office will complement HKEX’s existing international
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Fusion Bank Secures License From SFC to Expand Into Wealth Management
Fusion Bank announced that it has been granted licensing from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer digital wealth advisory services. The bank secured Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 4 (advising on securities) licenses, allowing
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HashKey Group Granted Full Licences to Operate Virtual Asset Trading Platform in Hong Kong
Hash Blockchain Limited (HBL) has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to operate a virtual asset trading platform in the territory. The HashKey Group member will operate under a Type 1 securities licence and
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Tokyo and New York Bourses Sign Agreement to Support Cross-Border Investment
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced a new agreement to support cross-border investment between the U.S. and Japan during Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the NYSE. The agreement focuses on three key
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ZA Bank Rolls Out Investment Fund Service
Hong Kong’s virtual bank ZA has officially launched its investment fund service where customers can build their fund portfolios based on personal financial goals. Users can immediately subscribe to the funds after opening an investment account via the ZA Bank app
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