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Airwallex partners with Agoda to ease travel planning for Hong Kong SMEs

News | Online Payments | 05 Dec 2022

Australia-based Airwallex has partnered with digital travel platform Agoda augment travel planning for Hong Kong SMEs and startups.

partnership, cashback, SMEs, startup, travel payments

Alchemy Pay adds new BINs for Hong Kong virtual crypto cards

News | Cryptocurrencies | 10 Jan 2024

Singapore-based crypto payment gateway Alchemy Pay has added additional card BINs for its Hong Kong Crypto Virtual Card, expanding spending options.

cryptocurrency, web3, Visa, MasterCard, payment methods

Ant Bank joins the BNPL market in Hong Kong with Alipay partnership

News | Online Payments | 08 Nov 2022

Hong Kong-based Ant Bank has launched Ant Bank PayLater for AlipayHK users.

BNPL, instalment payments, lending, Alipay, digital wallet

HSBC tests tokenised deposit-based treasury management tools

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 01 Nov 2023

HSBC has successfully tested the use of tokenised deposits in partnership with Ant Group, aiming to accelerate the development of corporate treasury management. 

product launch, tokenization, blockchain, web3, banking, online banking, digital banking, mobile banking, financial services, financial institutions

AIA Carnival integrates cryptocurrency payments with hi

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Dec 2023

Hong Kong-based outdoor events company AIA Carnival has partnered with Web3 financial super app hi to integrate crypto payments.

cryptocurrency, digital payments, partnership, web3

OKX to set up VASP entity in Hong Kong

News | Cryptocurrencies | 29 Mar 2023

OKX, the crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, has set up a Hong Kong entity for launching virtual asset services in the country.

virtual asset, digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrency

NOVA2PAY gets third consecutive Hong Kong MSO license

News | Ecommerce | 03 Jun 2022

Hong Kong-based fintech NOVA2PAY has been registered as a money service operator in Hong Kong for the third time since 2015.

merchant, cross-border ecommerce, digital payments, PCI DSS, payment processor, fraud prevention

Hong Kong amends AML regulations to include VASP

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 12 Dec 2022

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has passed a bill to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO).

regulation, AML, virtual asset, digital assets

Hong Kong SFC revises ZA Bank's licence registration

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 23 Nov 2023

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revised ZA Bank’s licence registration and granted the bank permission to launch US stock trading.

investment, online banking, mobile banking, digital banking, banking license

Adyen and PayMe expand global businesses' reach in Hong Kong

News | Mobile Payments | 03 Apr 2024

Netherlands-based fintech Adyen has become an acquirer for the mobile payment service provider PayMe by HSBC in Hong Kong.

mobile payments, ecommerce, Acquirer, merchants, local payment method

HashKey partners ZA International to invest in digital assets

News | Cryptocurrencies | 15 Dec 2022

HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset management and blockchain solutions provider, has partnered with digital insurer ZA International to invest in digital assets, Web 3.0, and DLT.

partnership, cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital assets, Web 3.0, DLT

Reap partners Triple-A to allow businesses to pay bills with crypto

News | Cryptocurrencies | 11 May 2023

Hong Kong-based Reap has partnered with Triple-A to allow businesses to pay for their fiat bills with cryptocurrency.

partnership, cryptocurrency, digital assets, digital payments

TransUnion finds retail revival fuels surge in consumer credit balances

News | Payments General | 06 Dec 2023

TransUnion has published a Q3 2023 Hong Kong Industry Insights Report, providing lenders with insights into the latest trends that drive the credit market. 

report, credit card, retail, lending

Know Your Customer expands to the Commercial Data Interchange

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Sep 2023

Hong Kong-based regtech Know Your Customer has made its Company Registry Solution available through HKMA's Commercial Data Interchange.

regtech, KYC, product upgrade, financial inclusion

Hong Kong to introduce new regulations on crypto assets and stablecoins

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 Feb 2023

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has revealed its intentions to introduce new regulations on crypto assets and stablecoins.

stablecoin, crypto asset, regulation, compliance

Goldman Sachs backs fintech startup FundPark

News | Payments General | 23 Jan 2024

Hong Kong-based fintech FundPark has secured a USD 250 million private loan with Goldman Sachs as a senior facility provider. 

funding, investment, SMEs, cross-border ecommerce

TransUnion launches credit monitoring service packages for consumers

News | Payments General | 17 Jan 2023

Hong Kong-based global credit reference agency, TransUnion, has recently announced the launching of a new suite of Credit Monitoring Service Packages, aiming to promote financial inclusion across the territory.

financial services, financial data, financial inclusion, credit scoring, financial sanctions, lending

Hong Kong wants to allow retail investors to trade in cryptocurrencies

News | Cryptocurrencies | 31 Oct 2022

The government of Hong Kong and the SFC have taken steps to legalise retail cryptocurrency trades in order to restore the city’s reputation as a fintech hub.

cryptocurrency, digital ass, regulation, crypto asset

CoinEx bounces back after USD 70 million hack

News | Cryptocurrencies | 21 Sep 2023

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has recovered from a USD 70 million hack and is set to resume deposits and withdrawals.

cryptocurrency exchange, hacking, digital wallet, cryptocurrency

PingPong starts collaborating with JCB

News | Cards | 20 Jun 2022

Fintech PingPong has entered a direct partnership with JCB, whereby Hong Kong-based merchants will be able receive online payments from JCB cardholders.

JCB, partnership, payment processing, debit card, credit card, Issuer