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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…
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”…
HKMA unveils four key areas of fintech initiatives: DART framework
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority unveiled sweeping fintech initiatives – the DART framework – at the Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 on Monday, spanning agentic finance, post-quantum cryptography, tokenization and…
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…
Robinhood Markets vs. Nu: Two Fintech Growth Stocks, but One Looks Like a Better Bargain
The fintech landscape is evolving as mobile-first platforms challenge traditional institutions. Deciding between Robinhood Markets (HOOD -7.21%) and Nu (NU -3.65%) depends on whether you prefer domestic diversification or international banking…
Broker's call: PB Fintech (Buy)
PB discussed levers to offset regulatory risks, including building non-insurance revenue, improving productivity, and aligning costs with NPVs. PB highlighted the risk of slower 2H growth, as GST tailwinds are behind. Total insurance premium grew…
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…
CME vs. SoFi Technologies: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?
Investors often choose between established industry giants and disruptive newcomers. CME Group (CME +2.27%) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI -4.83%) represent two very different paths within the financial landscape for those looking ahead to 2027. CME…
FPS to unlock QR-code payments in over 40 markets through UnionPay collaboration: Paul Chan
Hong Kong's Faster Payment System will collaborate with UnionPay International, which is expected to enable QR-code payments at over 100 million merchants across the city, the mainland, and more than 40 overseas markets, Financial Secretary Paul…
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…
Technology is reinventing fraud: Financial institutions must keep up
In the UK, fraud losses reached £1.3billion, showcasing how fraud operates at a growing scale. One of the factors driving this growth is the increasing use of technologies, such as AI, which are becoming dangerous and effective weapons in the…
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…
Hong Kong provides certainty for global businesses: John Lee
Hong Kong provides global businesses with certainty from which to invest, innovate and flourish over the long term amid an ever-shifting landscape, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Monday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Delivering a speech…
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