TOPIC

Fintech

Fintech
Stories about how technology is used to enhance financial services, covering banking and securities
Cross-border payments using stablecoins can facilitate trade-finance flows, according to Zand CEO Michael Chan. Illustration: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Hong Kong stablecoin rules to upgrade city’s trade-finance role: UAE banker

City could rebuild its role in expediting trade between mainland China and global markets, CEO of United Arab Emirates’ Zand says.

Hong Kong

European firms tout Hong Kong as springboard for expansion in region

IPO

SoftBank selects banks for US IPO of payments app amid tech rebound

Banking & finance

Standard Chartered forms joint venture to apply for Hong Kong stablecoin licence

Stablecoins will play an important role in building a sustainable digital asset ecosystem in Hong Kong, Standard Chartered’s Mary Huen says.

videocam
Standard Chartered’s partners in the Anchorpoint Financial joint venture are Animoca Brands and Hong Kong Telecommunications. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Blockchain

Ant Digital promotes blockchain platform as Hong Kong implements stablecoin law

Ant Group affiliate aims to promote blockchain technology for the tokenisation of real-world assets, executive says.

videocam
Banking & finance

Opinion | Hong Kong can lead charge for yuan alternative to US stablecoin

As legislation and dollar stablecoin dominance give US a new lever of financial statecraft, with its new law, Hong Kong can develop a credible alternative.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Law

Legal Tales | The crypto frenzy and the legal response in Hong Kong

New framework strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a global digital asset hub by offering a sound regulatory environment.

The virtual asset market in Hong Kong is expected to continue to develop, but having proper regulation is important Photo: Antony Dickson
Ant Group

Ant Group, PolyU form joint AI and Web3 lab, boosting Hong Kong’s tech hub goal

Subsidiary Ant Digital Technologies expects to make a US$12.7 million outlay over the next three years to support the lab’s operations.

Banking & finance

HKSTP names Terry Wong as CEO in first top executive change since 2016

Wong joins HKSTP after leading the regional and urban mobility sectors at NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city project.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | The world must rewrite its financial rules for the tokenised future: BIS

The rise of stablecoins poses new challenges to the global infrastructure for instant payment, clearing and settlement, said the gatekeeper of the world’s central banks.

videocam
Shin Hyun-Song, economic adviser and the head of the monetary and economic department of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), during an interview in Hong Kong, with a photo of the bank’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, behind him on July 14, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | In a world swept up in AI hype, Hong Kong can be the voice of reason

Rather than competing in the global AI arms race, Hong Kong can serve as a model for selective, responsible adoption.

videocam
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Banking & finance

Stablecoin scams put China’s financial regulators in a high-stakes balancing act

After millions were defrauded by a stablecoin-linked investment ploy, local-level governments started sending out warnings.

videocam
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin soars past US$120,000 as US pushes crucial digital asset legislation

The prospect of a clear US regulatory framework, along with bitcoin’s steady advance, has bolstered confidence among investors.

Stablecoins

China’s state-asset watchdog explores role of stablecoins, other digital assets

The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission calls on state-backed firms to study the role of digital assets in trade.

Shanghai, mainland China’s financial hub, is keeping an eye on digital-asset developments, especially the potential role of stablecoins in trade. Photo: Shutterstock
China digital currency

Opinion | Amid dollar disappointment, China opens new front with e-CNY push

Subtle shift under way as fintech merges with geopolitics: e-CNY is a way to evade US sanctions and dollar volatility but also carries risks.

videocam
A digital yuan sign at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijng, China, on September 5, 2021. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s financial centre status gives it an edge in AI market, experts say

SenseTime chief financial officer Wang Zheng says ‘having easy access to capital is extremely important’ for AI companies.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore’s crypto exchange crackdown seen benefiting Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Web3 industry sees benefits from the end of regulatory arbitrage by exchanges in Singapore serving overseas customers.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Cryptocurrency

Mainland Chinese digital yuan partner to develop stablecoin tech in Hong Kong

Shenzhen-listed North King says Hong Kong will be a springboard into international fintech markets, with plans for stablecoin wallets.

Mainland firms are increasingly looking for ways to tap into Hong Kong’s embrace of cryptocurrency. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong striving to create favourable environment for stablecoins: Paul Chan

Financial secretary says authorities ‘aim to help resolve practical pain points for businesses and everyday citizens’.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong makes public stablecoin adoption a top priority in digital asset push

The government is calling for new proposals to test stablecoin applications and make tax concessions for digital asset holdings.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong family office VMS Group makes first foray into cryptocurrency

With about US$4 billion in assets under management, VMS plans to allocate up to US$10 million to strategies run by hedge fund Re7 Capital.

Wealth managers are moving to accommodate growing cryptocurrency adoption among their clients in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Mobile payments

Ant Group pushes wider adoption of AI-enabled smart glasses for mobile payments

The first such payment outside mainland China was recently completed in Hong Kong, using the AlipayHK app and Meizu’s StarV smart glasses.

With mobile payments functionality, AI-powered smart glasses are expected to see increased adoption worldwide. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Editorial | US dollar uncertainty propels use of e-CNY

As mainland’s international operations centre, Shanghai will increase global reach of yuan, promote China’s central bank digital currency.

JD.com

JD.com founder bets on stablecoins to cut cross-border e-commerce payment costs

‘JD.com intends to secure stablecoin licences across key currency markets globally,’ founder and chairman Richard Liu says.

Mainland China

Hong Kong-based fintech LianLian Global’s Middle East expansion pays off

Firm expects Dubai operations to contribute 10 per cent of its payment transaction volume in the first year of operations, Hong Kong head says.

Hong Kong-based LianLian Global sees big room for growth for its digital remittance services in the Middle East. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Opinion | London and Hong Kong can lead way in UK-China finance cooperation

From green finance to fintech, both cities are at the forefront of progress in financial services, and there is much room to grow.

videocam
A view of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour at sunset on May 19. The historic ties between London and Hong Kong provide a strong foundation for a consistent, clear and ambitious services relationship between China and the UK. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree seeks greater Middle East growth

Co-founder attributes company’s success to its ‘cybersecurity technology and comprehensive underwriting framework’.

Banking & finance

Macroscope | How the obsession with risky assets is putting global finance in peril

From the speculative frenzy over digital assets to the assault on bond markets, the next financial crisis will be self-inflicted.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement