Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong eyeing to overtake Singapore as premier FinTech hub
According to several reports, FinTech in Asia reached record numbers in 2016. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Standard Chartered supercharges FinTech accelerator graduates
Standard Chartered has initiated proof-of-concept trials on robo-advisory services and blockchain with two startups. Read more: www.finextra.com
A plea for rules, even if Hong Kong loses to Singapore
Call them barriers, obstacles, hindrances to development, if you will, but we need these rules. Read more: www.scmp.com
Yunfeng’s investment robo-app targets the masses
Yunfeng Financial Group Ltd. has created a robo-advisor application to manage the wealth of regular Chinese and Hong Kong investors. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Asia’s FinTech wave good for financial sector
NASDAQ'S Asia-Pacific unit is confident FinTech-driven disruption in the financial services sector will fuel significant growth. Read more: www.businesstimes.com.sg
WeConvene scoops up $12.5m to facilitate corporate access
Corporate access platform for the investment community WeConvene has raised $12.5m in a Series B round. CreditEase's Fintech Investment Fund led the round. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Invoice fraud a problem for FinServ
Invoice fraud isn't just a problem for governments - financial services should combat it, too. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Digital River World Payments expands through First Data deal
Digital River World Payments announced it is working with First Data to offer online merchants a full-service, turn-key solution for processing in-country payments. Read more: www.businesswire.com
Robo-advisor ‘Chloe’ launches in Japan
Hong Kong-based social trading startup 8 Securities has launched a mobile-only robo-advisory service targeting the millennial generation. Read more: www.finextra.com
Hong Kong FinTech market lagging due to unclear policies
Hong Kong, which many consider as the Asian centre of FinTech is struggling to see consistent growth in its FinTech and Bitcoin markets. Read more: cointelegraph.com