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HK FinTech Week highlights city's 'super connector' role for mainland firms going global
Hong Kong Fintech Week on Monday drew Chinese mainland delegations exploring the city's 'super connector' role for companies to go global. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Wang Yu, representative of Peking University Financial Alumni Association…
HK's role as a 'super-connector' in the HSITP as Northern Metropolis tackles land unaffordability: Fintech forum
Hong Kong is using its unique role as a 'super-connector' and targeted cross-boundary policies to establish the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) as a global technology hub, HSITP ecosystem development director Anita Chau…
HKGAI, Du Xiaoman, and HKUST launch first self-evolving financial large model 'XuanYuan 4.5' for fintech's global push
The Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and financial technology firm Du Xiaoman launched the first self-evolving financial large model “XuanYuan 4.5”…
Fintech platform Sageworks taken offline after suspected cyberattack
Financial technology company Abrigo has restored its Sageworks risk management application, except for borrower-facing capabilities, following an outage triggered by 'irregular activity' in its environment. On October 30, the company began…
Top Fintech Stocks To Watch Now - November 2nd
3 Stocks Built for Higher Rates—And 2 That Could Break Rocket Companies, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, Wealthfront, IDT, UP Fintech, Future FinTech Group, and Netcapital are the seven Fintech stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's…
UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:TIGR) Stock Rated 'Hold' by Sell-Side Analysts
UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:TIGR - Get Free Report) has earned an average rating of 'Hold' from the six analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two…
Midterm election betting hits record $1.4B as prediction platforms go mainstream
People across the United States are betting on this year's midterm races at record levels for US election betting. More than $1.4 billion has been wagered on the midterms, according to the platforms and industry research. Prediction market…
Visa and HKSTP sign MOU to drive AI commerce, global scaling
Global digital payments leader Visa and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop artificial intelligence and digital commerce solutions. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe's startup scene
Yvonne Bajela knew it was time to launch her own fund. She spent more than a decade as a VC, most recently at LocalGlobe and Impact X Capital Partners, where she made bets on now-unicorn companies like the fintech Wise, the insurance company…
Cyberport launches $500,000 blockchain pilot subsidy scheme 2.0
Cyberport launched two strategic initiatives on Monday to accelerate tokenization and digital asset deployment across Hong Kong's financial sector. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The digital tech hub introduced the Blockchain and Digital Asset…
MEDIA ADVISORY - Wells Fargo, FISPAN, and Prime International to Present at AFP 2026 on the Future of Treasury
Financial Industry leaders to share on the Payments Stage in Las Vegas how ERP-integrated banking drives automation, real-time visibility, and operational scale VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 3, 2026 /CNW/ -- Financial and treasury leaders from Wells Fargo…
Sezzle Stock: Firing Out Of All Cylinders (NASDAQ:SEZL)
Sezzle is a rapidly growing BNPL fintech, up 114% YoY, with a recent 30% pullback presenting a compelling buying opportunity. SEZL's Q2 results showed 51.7% revenue growth, 48% net income growth, and exceptional customer retention, with repeat…
Night Recap - November 2, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Chief Executive John Lee will depart for Beijing and Shanghai on Tuesday for two major economic events and official meetings aimed at deepening exchanges and cooperation with the mainland. The Office of the Privacy…
Night Recap - November 3, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Hong Kong dominated Asia's higher education landscape in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, claiming five places in the top 10—more than any other higher education system in the region, with the…
Rethinking the Playbook: Hong Kong stays the nexus for global finance, John Lee says
Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu stressed at the 5th Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit on Tuesday that, amid profound global shifts, Hong Kong remains the nexus for the world's financial leadership. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT This year's…
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