Tag: Hong Kong
Hong Kong financial markets authority joins R3
The Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong is joining the R3-led financial blockchain consortium. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Hong Kong gov keen on FinTech advancement in city, says minister
The Hong Kong government is keen to encourage the development of more mobile payment services so that it can reduce the use of cash in the city. Read more: www.thestreet.com
Credit China FinTech joins Blockchain Business Council
Credit China FinTech Holdings Limited has been appointed as a founding member of the Global Blockchain Business Council ("GBBC"). Read more: finance.yahoo.com
HSBC to launch P2P payments app in Hong Kong
HSBC is to launch a P2P mobile payment app in Hong Kong in early 2017, taking on established market operator Jetco. Read more: www.finextra.com
Hong Kong to host FinTech finals 2017 in January
The FinTech Finals will see 24 startups competing with their peers for their chance at the coveted 'Best in Show' prize of $10,000 at the FinTech Finals 2017. Read more: www.econotimes.com
Singapore is beating Hong Kong in Asia’s FinTech race
Many FinTech companies are adding a new dimension to the decades-old tussle between Singapore and Hong Kong for the position as Asia’s financial center. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Visa to run FinTech bootcamp for African startups
Nest will work with Visa's teams in Kenya, South Africa, and the UAE to coach select startups and make introductions to the continent's financial services firms. Read more: www.finextra.com
Citi introduces Touch ID
Citibank announces the launch of Touch ID Sensor authentication service in Hong Kong, allowing for a full suite of mobile banking services. Read more: www.fintechranking.com
Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex swaps tokens for equity
Bitfinex has announced that many of its largest BFX token holders have agreed to exchange more than 20m BFX tokens for equity in the company. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
FinTech firms making inroads with consumers
More than half of all banking customers have turned to fintech startups to cater for their financial needs, according to a global survey by Capgemini. Read more: www.finextra.com