Fraud and scams are on the rise in Southeast Asia, from job scams and forced scam centers to deepfake impersonations and multimillion-dollar corporate fraud.

Fintech Hong Kong

07.10.2025

HK Launches GoGlobal Task Force for Mainland Enterprises’ Overseas Expansion - Fintech Hong Kong

Hong Kong launches the GoGlobal Task Force to help Mainland enterprises expand overseas and strengthen its role as a global business hub.

Fintech Hong Kong

07.10.2025

Asia Insurance Goes Live with CoverGo’s Digital Health Insurance Platform - Fintech Hong Kong

Asia Insurance adopts CoverGo’s digital health insurance platform to streamline claims, policy management, and partner operations.

Fintech Hong Kong

03.10.2025

HKMA and HKSTP Launch IADS Developer Hackathon - Fintech Hong Kong

HKMA and HKSTP launch the IADS Developer Hackathon to develop secure, customer-consented interbank data solutions in Hong Kong.

Fintech Hong Kong

02.10.2025

Visa Expands Click to Pay Across Major Hong Kong Payment Platforms - Fintech Hong Kong

Visa’s Click to Pay is now live in Hong Kong with Adyen, AsiaPay, OpenRice, Worldpay and 2C2P, offering secure one-click checkout.

Fintech Hong Kong

01.10.2025

WeLab Bank Posts HK$460 Million in H1 2025 Revenue as Profitability Continues - Fintech Hong Kong

WeLab Bank remained profitable in the first half of 2025, reporting revenue of about HK$460 million, a year-on-year increase of roughly 70%

Fintech Hong Kong

30.09.2025

WeLab Bank Launches AI-Powered FX Service in Hong Kong With 11 Major Currencies - Fintech Hong Kong

WeLab Bank has launched Hong Kong’s first AI-powered foreign exchange service, offering customers cost-price FX rates with no hidden fees.

Fintech Hong Kong

30.09.2025

ZA Bank Turns Profitable in First Half of 2025 With HK$49 Million Earnings - Fintech Hong Kong

ZA Bank profitability milestone with HK$49 million interim profit in H1 2025, driven by deposit growth, wealth services and digital assets.

Fintech Hong Kong

29.09.2025

Alibaba Cloud Founder: AI Needs New Breakthroughs, Mass-Market Applications - Fintech Hong Kong

AI has moved from theory to practice, and is now solving real problems. The focus should now be on applying AI creatively to scalable, mass-market applications.

Fintech Hong Kong

29.09.2025

Visa Names Former AWS Exec Elaine Chang to Oversee Greater China - Fintech Hong Kong

Visa has named Elaine Chang as its new Group General Manager for Greater China, replacing Shirley Yu, who will retire at the end of the year.

Fintech Hong Kong

26.09.2025

Yuno Expands in APAC with Singapore HQ and China Operations - Fintech Hong Kong

Yuno opens Singapore HQ, starts operations in China, and launches AI solution NOVA to simplify cross-border payments.

Fintech Hong Kong

26.09.2025

WeLab and Google Partner to Expand AI in Digital Banking - Fintech Hong Kong

WeLab partners with Google to integrate AI across operations, financial services, and marketing, supporting its expansion in Asia Pacific.

Fintech Hong Kong

26.09.2025

Macau Pass and Alipay Introduce mCard Top-Up Service for Mainland Tourists - Fintech Hong Kong

Macau Pass and Alipay launch a service for mainland tourists to top up mCards via Alipay, easing travel and payments in Macau.

Fintech Hong Kong

25.09.2025

Kakao Pay, PayPay Link Up for Cross-Border Payments in Korea - Fintech Hong Kong

Kakao Pay and Japan’s PayPay expand partnership, enabling Japanese users to make offline payments at over 2 million merchants in South Korea.

Fintech Hong Kong

25.09.2025

RedotPay Closes US$47M Investment, Reaches Unicorn Status - Fintech Hong Kong

RedotPay raises $47 million, joining unicorn status with backing from Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, and Vertex Ventures.

Fintech Hong Kong

25.09.2025

OSL Group Completes Acquisition of Indonesian Crypto Exchange Koinsayang - Fintech Hong Kong

OSL Group acquires Indonesia's Koinsayang, securing crypto and derivatives licenses to expand digital finance services.

Fintech Hong Kong

24.09.2025

Alibaba Cloud Unveils New AI Models and Upgrades at Apsara 2025 - Fintech Hong Kong

Alibaba Cloud unveiled Qwen3-Max, Wan2.5 models, new agent frameworks, and AI infrastructure upgrades at Apsara Conference 2025.

Fintech Hong Kong

24.09.2025

Webinar - Redefining Payment Checkouts: The Road Ahead in APAC - Fintech Hong Kong

In APAC, online payments are dominated by digital cashless payments. 87% of payments on Southeast Asia’s e-commerce platforms are done using digital payments, as of 2024.

Fintech Hong Kong

24.09.2025

Top Firms and Advisers Shine at the iFAST Wealth Advisers Awards 2025 Ceremony - Fintech Hong Kong

iFAST Wealth Advisers Awards 2025 celebrated top firms and advisers driving innovation, excellence, and growth in wealth management.

Fintech Hong Kong

23.09.2025

South Korea, BlackRock Partner to Position Nation as Asia’s AI Capital - Fintech Hong Kong

South Korea and BlackRock partner to position the nation as Asia’s AI capital with major data centre and renewable energy investments.

Fintech Hong Kong

23.09.2025

Kaia and LINE NEXT to Launch Asia-Focused Stablecoin Web3 Super-App - Fintech Hong Kong

Kaia DLT Foundation and LINE NEXT will launch Project Unify, a stablecoin Web3 app offering payments, remittances, and Web3 apps across Asia.

Fintech Hong Kong

23.09.2025

Huawei Cloud Unveils AI Compute Upgrades, New Services at CONNECT 2025 - Fintech Hong Kong

Huawei Cloud announced major AI compute upgrades, new services, and Pangu Model applications at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025.

Fintech Hong Kong

23.09.2025

CFA Institute Warns of Risks from Opaque AI in Finance - Fintech Hong Kong

CFA Institute report stresses the need for explainable AI in finance to build trust, ensure compliance, and support transparency.

Fintech Hong Kong

22.09.2025

Adrian Cheng Launches ALMAD Group After Exiting New World - Fintech Hong Kong

Adrian Cheng launches ALMAD Group, targeting digital assets and emerging markets after leaving New World Development.

Fintech Hong Kong

22.09.2025

ZA Bank Surpasses One Million Users - Fintech Hong Kong

ZA Bank surpasses one million users in Hong Kong, showing strong growth in deposits, transactions, and wealth management.

Fintech Hong Kong

19.09.2025

Hub71 Launches Startup Immersion Programme in Hong Kong - Fintech Hong Kong

Hub71 launches its Startup Immersion Programme in Hong Kong, linking startups to Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem.

Fintech Hong Kong

19.09.2025

Hong Kong Men Lose HK$48M in Crypto Scams by Fake Officials - Fintech Hong Kong

Two elderly men in Hong Kong were defrauded of HK$48 million in cryptocurrency scams involving fake officials.

Fintech Hong Kong

18.09.2025

Are Stablecoins the Future of Finance in APAC? - Fintech Hong Kong

Stablecoins are quickly evolving from crypto-native assets to credible instruments for mainstream finance. In 2024 alone, stablecoin transaction volumes hit 27.6 trillion, surpassing the combined volume of Visa and Mastercard, according to the World Economic Forum.

Fintech Hong Kong

18.09.2025

Hong Kong and UAE Regulators Sign First Mutual Fund Recognition Agreement - Fintech Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s SFC and the UAE’s SCA signed their first mutual fund recognition deal to enhance cross-border access and regulatory cooperation.

Fintech Hong Kong

18.09.2025

HKMA Pushes Project Ensemble, Banks to Adopt Tokenised Deposits - Fintech Hong Kong

Hong Kong advances Project Ensemble as banks adopt tokenised deposits and broaden their digital asset services.

Fintech Hong Kong

17.09.2025

PayPay to Be Accepted at Over 2 Million Merchants in South Korea via Alipay+ - Fintech Hong Kong

From September 2025, PayPay will be accepted at 2 million South Korean merchants via Alipay+, expanding options for Japanese travellers.

Fintech Hong Kong

17.09.2025

Lenovo Hong Kong and Cyberport Partner to Support Startups - Fintech Hong Kong

Lenovo Hong Kong and Cyberport sign MoU to support local startups and drive innovation for international growth.

Fintech Hong Kong

17.09.2025

XTransfer, SPD Bank Shanghai Partner to Boost Cross-Border Trade for SMEs - Fintech Hong Kong

XTransfer and SPD Bank Shanghai form a partnership to improve cross-border payments, multi-currency settlement, and risk control for SMEs.

Fintech Hong Kong

16.09.2025

PAObank Partners with CPAIHK to Integrate Banking and Insurance Services - Fintech Hong Kong

PAObank, backed by Ping An, marks its fifth anniversary with a CPAIHK partnership to integrate banking and insurance services.

Fintech Hong Kong

15.09.2025

Bupa HK Appoints Albert Fung as Director of Group Business & Partnerships - Fintech Hong Kong

Bupa Hong Kong has named Albert Fung Director of Group Business & Partnerships, Health Insurance, effective September 15.

Fintech Hong Kong

15.09.2025

GoPay Expands QRIS Payments to Japan - Fintech Hong Kong

GoPay users can now make payments at QRIS-enabled merchants in Japan, following Bank Indonesia’s expansion of its cross-border QR code system.

Fintech Hong Kong

15.09.2025

UnionPay Pilots China-Indonesia Cross-Border QR Payments - Fintech Hong Kong

UnionPay International has begun a pilot QR payment link between China and Indonesia under central bank oversight.

Fintech Hong Kong

12.09.2025

Ant Group Introduces New AI Features to Expand Access to Healthcare - Fintech Hong Kong

Ant Group’s AI healthcare app AQ adds doctor-built agents, wider hospital access, and elderly support tools.

Fintech Hong Kong

12.09.2025

Alipay Tap! Expands Contactless Payments as Luckin Coffee Trials AI Service - Fintech Hong Kong

Alipay Tap! continues to expand across China, extending to wearables and enabling AI-driven ordering in Luckin Coffee’s app.

Fintech Hong Kong

12.09.2025

Canadia Bank Opens Representative Office in Hong Kong - Fintech Hong Kong

Canadia Bank opens a representative office in Hong Kong, reinforcing financial ties with Cambodia and ASEAN.

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Banking After Hours: Do Digital Banks Tackle Fraud Differently? - Fintech Hong Kong

HK Launches GoGlobal Task Force for Mainland Enterprises’ Overseas Expansion - Fintech Hong Kong

Asia Insurance Goes Live with CoverGo’s Digital Health Insurance Platform - Fintech Hong Kong

HKMA and HKSTP Launch IADS Developer Hackathon - Fintech Hong Kong

Visa Expands Click to Pay Across Major Hong Kong Payment Platforms - Fintech Hong Kong

WeLab Bank Posts HK$460 Million in H1 2025 Revenue as Profitability Continues - Fintech Hong Kong

WeLab Bank Launches AI-Powered FX Service in Hong Kong With 11 Major Currencies - Fintech Hong Kong

ZA Bank Turns Profitable in First Half of 2025 With HK$49 Million Earnings - Fintech Hong Kong

Alibaba Cloud Founder: AI Needs New Breakthroughs, Mass-Market Applications - Fintech Hong Kong

Visa Names Former AWS Exec Elaine Chang to Oversee Greater China - Fintech Hong Kong

Yuno Expands in APAC with Singapore HQ and China Operations - Fintech Hong Kong

WeLab and Google Partner to Expand AI in Digital Banking - Fintech Hong Kong

Macau Pass and Alipay Introduce mCard Top-Up Service for Mainland Tourists - Fintech Hong Kong

Kakao Pay, PayPay Link Up for Cross-Border Payments in Korea - Fintech Hong Kong

RedotPay Closes US$47M Investment, Reaches Unicorn Status - Fintech Hong Kong

OSL Group Completes Acquisition of Indonesian Crypto Exchange Koinsayang - Fintech Hong Kong

Alibaba Cloud Unveils New AI Models and Upgrades at Apsara 2025 - Fintech Hong Kong

Webinar - Redefining Payment Checkouts: The Road Ahead in APAC - Fintech Hong Kong

Top Firms and Advisers Shine at the iFAST Wealth Advisers Awards 2025 Ceremony - Fintech Hong Kong

South Korea, BlackRock Partner to Position Nation as Asia’s AI Capital - Fintech Hong Kong

Kaia and LINE NEXT to Launch Asia-Focused Stablecoin Web3 Super-App - Fintech Hong Kong

Huawei Cloud Unveils AI Compute Upgrades, New Services at CONNECT 2025 - Fintech Hong Kong

CFA Institute Warns of Risks from Opaque AI in Finance - Fintech Hong Kong

Adrian Cheng Launches ALMAD Group After Exiting New World - Fintech Hong Kong

ZA Bank Surpasses One Million Users - Fintech Hong Kong

Hub71 Launches Startup Immersion Programme in Hong Kong - Fintech Hong Kong

Hong Kong Men Lose HK$48M in Crypto Scams by Fake Officials - Fintech Hong Kong

Are Stablecoins the Future of Finance in APAC? - Fintech Hong Kong

Hong Kong and UAE Regulators Sign First Mutual Fund Recognition Agreement - Fintech Hong Kong

HKMA Pushes Project Ensemble, Banks to Adopt Tokenised Deposits - Fintech Hong Kong

PayPay to Be Accepted at Over 2 Million Merchants in South Korea via Alipay+ - Fintech Hong Kong

Lenovo Hong Kong and Cyberport Partner to Support Startups - Fintech Hong Kong

XTransfer, SPD Bank Shanghai Partner to Boost Cross-Border Trade for SMEs - Fintech Hong Kong

PAObank Partners with CPAIHK to Integrate Banking and Insurance Services - Fintech Hong Kong

Bupa HK Appoints Albert Fung as Director of Group Business & Partnerships - Fintech Hong Kong

GoPay Expands QRIS Payments to Japan - Fintech Hong Kong

UnionPay Pilots China-Indonesia Cross-Border QR Payments - Fintech Hong Kong

Ant Group Introduces New AI Features to Expand Access to Healthcare - Fintech Hong Kong

Alipay Tap! Expands Contactless Payments as Luckin Coffee Trials AI Service - Fintech Hong Kong

Canadia Bank Opens Representative Office in Hong Kong - Fintech Hong Kong

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