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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

TransUnion identifies a rise in digital fraud in financial services in Hong Kong

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 31 Oct 2024

TransUnion has reported a significant rise in digital fraud in financial services from Hong Kong, where Gen Z and Millennials are the most targeted generations.

fraud management, fraud detection, fraud prevention, identity fraud, digital fraud

DBS and UnionPay launch multi-currency Diamond Debit Card

News | Cards | 18 Nov 2024

DBS Bank and UnionPay International have launched the UnionPay Multi-Currency Diamond Debit Card, supporting payments in 14 currencies.

debit card, partnership, cross-border payments, sustainability

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

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

Hong Kong's Project Ensemble ready to test asset tokenisation

News | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Sep 2024

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched the Project Ensemble sandbox, focused on exploring real-world asset tokenisation and interbank settlement using wCBDC. 

digital currency, wholesale CBDC, CBDC, banks, tokenization

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

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

Standard Chartered and Ant International perform HKD transaction

News | Cryptocurrencies | 31 Oct 2024

Standard Chartered and Ant International have recently conducted the first-ever Hong Kong dollar (HKD)-denominated blockchain transaction.

partnership, cryptocurrency, blockchain, transactions

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

TransUnion credit report available for customers

News | Payments General | 01 May 2024

Global insights and information company TransUnion has announced that consumers can receive their free credit report following the launch of Credit Data Smart (CDS). 

credit scoring, credit access, fraud management, risk management, data analytics

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

HKMA opens AI sandbox applications and launches Phase 2 of e-HKD pilot

News | Cryptocurrencies | 23 Sep 2024

The HKMA and Cyberport have begun accepting applications for the Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) Sandbox, initially announced in August 2024.

artificial intelligence, partnership, digital assets, cryptocurrency

WeBank gains approval for fintech subsidiary in Hong Kong

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 28 Jun 2024

China-based online lender WeBank has gotten regulatory approval from the mainland to set up a fintech subsidiary in Hong Kong as it looks to expand beyond its home market.

fintech, lending, online banking, expansion, startup

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

ZA Bank launches a new service for retail users

News | Cryptocurrencies | 25 Nov 2024

Hong Kong-based virtual bank ZA Bank has introduced a new service allowing retail users to directly buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum with fiat currency.

cryptocurrency, digital assets, product launch, digital banking

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