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The Borderless Decade

The Borderless Decade

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Globalization and the new global financial paradigm with Airwallex Co-founder Lucy Liu At the turn of the Millennium, sitting at a Starbucks in Tokyo or watching a film with subtitles were seen as globalization doing its work. Today, in a world where billions of people know about a district in Seoul called Gangnam and where […]

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Globalization and the new global financial paradigm with Airwallex Co-founder Lucy Liu At the turn of the Millennium, sitting at a Starbucks in Tokyo or watching a film with subtitles were seen as globalization doing its work. Today, in a world where billions of people know about a district in Seoul called Gangnam and where

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digital solutions

Digital Solutions for Developing Communities

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What to consider when building fintech solutions for financial inclusion With the wide range of digital solutions on the market and smartphone penetration at an all-time high, financial exclusion ought to be a thing of the past. But adoption rates of such solutions amongst women in rural communities still aren’t high enough to make a

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What to consider when building fintech solutions for financial inclusion With the wide range of digital solutions on the market and smartphone penetration at an all-time high, financial exclusion ought to be a thing of the past. But adoption rates of such solutions amongst women in rural communities still aren’t high enough to make a

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Airwallex ranked one of world’s top 40 fintechs, according to KPMG report

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Airwallex has been recognised as a leading fintech in KPMG’s Global Fintech100 list for 2019. Airwallex placed 32nd in the 2019 listing, up from 49th in 2018, following a phenomenal year for the company. Airwallex was confirmed as a tech unicorn in March 2019, following the series C round. In response, Airwallex Co-Founder and CEO

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Airwallex has been recognised as a leading fintech in KPMG’s Global Fintech100 list for 2019. Airwallex placed 32nd in the 2019 listing, up from 49th in 2018, following a phenomenal year for the company. Airwallex was confirmed as a tech unicorn in March 2019, following the series C round. In response, Airwallex Co-Founder and CEO

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YouTrip, Singapore’s Leading Multi-Currency Travel Wallet, Launches in Thailand in partnership with Kasikornbank

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Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand, 5 November 2019 – Today, YouTrip, Singapore’s leading multi-currency travel wallet, has officially launched for consumers in Thailand, offering its “Truly No Fees” feature for travellers — with no 2.5% exchange fees, no issuance fees, and no annual fees. YouTrip’s launch into Thailand was made possible through a partnership with one

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Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand, 5 November 2019 – Today, YouTrip, Singapore’s leading multi-currency travel wallet, has officially launched for consumers in Thailand, offering its “Truly No Fees” feature for travellers — with no 2.5% exchange fees, no issuance fees, and no annual fees. YouTrip’s launch into Thailand was made possible through a partnership with one

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WHub joined by HKECIC and DBS as co-organizers will be hosting the FinTech Week Hackathon 2019

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Hong Kong (Oct. 22, 2019) – WHub, DBS Hong Kong and HKECIC (Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation) are jointly hosting the FinTech Week Hackathon 2019 (1-3 November 2019) , a satellite event of this year’s Hong Kong FinTech Week (4-8 November 2019). Spanning 36 hours, the hackathon aims to promote innovation and technology to

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Hong Kong (Oct. 22, 2019) – WHub, DBS Hong Kong and HKECIC (Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation) are jointly hosting the FinTech Week Hackathon 2019 (1-3 November 2019) , a satellite event of this year’s Hong Kong FinTech Week (4-8 November 2019). Spanning 36 hours, the hackathon aims to promote innovation and technology to

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Gemini Capital: As Gold As It Gets

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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss discuss how Gemini is shaping the future of money The twin brothers grew up visiting the offices of Winklevoss Technologies, an industry-leading developer of pension forecasting software founded by their father, Dr. Howard Winklevoss, Jr. It wasn’t long before their own entrepreneurial ambitions were to materialize, beginning with the establishment of

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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss discuss how Gemini is shaping the future of money The twin brothers grew up visiting the offices of Winklevoss Technologies, an industry-leading developer of pension forecasting software founded by their father, Dr. Howard Winklevoss, Jr. It wasn’t long before their own entrepreneurial ambitions were to materialize, beginning with the establishment of

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The Truth Behind Facebook Libra

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By Adrian Lai There’s more to Facebook’s game-changing crypto project than meets the eye Facebook’s recent announcement of their foray into digital assets shook the world, but there’s more to Libra than just cryptocurrency.  What is Libra Coin? There are over 1.7 billion people worldwide who are unbanked or have improper access to banking services.

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By Adrian Lai There’s more to Facebook’s game-changing crypto project than meets the eye Facebook’s recent announcement of their foray into digital assets shook the world, but there’s more to Libra than just cryptocurrency.  What is Libra Coin? There are over 1.7 billion people worldwide who are unbanked or have improper access to banking services.

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FinTech Neat Turns Its Back on Traditional Tech Branding in its New Rebrand

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In their bold new rebrand, FinTech Neat shifts away from its traditionally “tech” branding, to a distinctly editorial style – with the goal to demonstrate their dedication to the entrepreneurs they serve. Neat, a Hong Kong-based FinTech startup that offers multi-currency accounts for SMEs and startups, released their new brand last week. Working with London-based

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In their bold new rebrand, FinTech Neat shifts away from its traditionally “tech” branding, to a distinctly editorial style – with the goal to demonstrate their dedication to the entrepreneurs they serve. Neat, a Hong Kong-based FinTech startup that offers multi-currency accounts for SMEs and startups, released their new brand last week. Working with London-based

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Upgrade Pack reaches $4.3 million private investment, and announces Asia Pacific expansion plans

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Upgrade Pack reaches $4.3 million private investment, and announces Asia Pacific expansion plans • New $1.5 million private financing brings London FinTech’s total funding to $4.3 million as it closes latest seed round • Founders announce forthcoming Asia Pacific expansion as company’s next phase of growth • Launching imminently, the scaleup’s first-to-market app, provides exclusive

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Upgrade Pack reaches $4.3 million private investment, and announces Asia Pacific expansion plans • New $1.5 million private financing brings London FinTech’s total funding to $4.3 million as it closes latest seed round • Founders announce forthcoming Asia Pacific expansion as company’s next phase of growth • Launching imminently, the scaleup’s first-to-market app, provides exclusive

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Liquefy closes $2.6m Pre-A funding round led by Ideanomics and NEO, solidifying its leading position in the Asian STO market

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HONG KONG, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Liquefy has announced a $2.6 million funding round led by Ideanomics and NEO Global Development, alongside with other notable investors including Kenetic and East Chain, with over $3.0 million raised since it was founded late 2018. The Investors this round will join seed investor Soul Capital, a Hong Kong-based family

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HONG KONG, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Liquefy has announced a $2.6 million funding round led by Ideanomics and NEO Global Development, alongside with other notable investors including Kenetic and East Chain, with over $3.0 million raised since it was founded late 2018. The Investors this round will join seed investor Soul Capital, a Hong Kong-based family

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Jeanette K. Chan, Former Managing Partner of Paul Weiss, to join Airwallex as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel

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Jeanette K. Chan, Former Managing Partner of Paul Weiss, to join Airwallex as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel 24 July 2019 Airwallex is pleased to announce that it is expanding its management team with the addition of Jeanette K. Chan, who will join the company as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel. Prior to

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Jeanette K. Chan, Former Managing Partner of Paul Weiss, to join Airwallex as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel 24 July 2019 Airwallex is pleased to announce that it is expanding its management team with the addition of Jeanette K. Chan, who will join the company as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel. Prior to

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Financial Supermarket GoBear Announces US$80 Million in Funding

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Financial Supermarket GoBear Announces US$80 Million in Funding ● Funding to rapidly grow its product, technology and people capabilities ● Seeking to make investments into Asia-based technology innovators ● Expanding the platform to search, match and transact consumer financial services Hong Kong, 8 May 2019 – Asian financial supermarket GoBear has announced US$80 million in

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Financial Supermarket GoBear Announces US$80 Million in Funding ● Funding to rapidly grow its product, technology and people capabilities ● Seeking to make investments into Asia-based technology innovators ● Expanding the platform to search, match and transact consumer financial services Hong Kong, 8 May 2019 – Asian financial supermarket GoBear has announced US$80 million in

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Institutional investors to build diamond reserve of HKD50 million on EverCarat blockchain-backed trading platform for clients’ portfolio diversification and wealth protection needs

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Hong Kong, 17 April 2019 – EverCarat, the first global diamond-trading platform powered by blockchain and exchange technology, has formed a strategic partnership with Fulbright Bullion, to provide top-grade diamonds to its high-net-worth clients, enhancing both diversification and wealth protection in their portfolios. Developed by AssetOnChain, a member of the Hong Kong Science and Technology

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Hong Kong, 17 April 2019 – EverCarat, the first global diamond-trading platform powered by blockchain and exchange technology, has formed a strategic partnership with Fulbright Bullion, to provide top-grade diamonds to its high-net-worth clients, enhancing both diversification and wealth protection in their portfolios. Developed by AssetOnChain, a member of the Hong Kong Science and Technology

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WHub Launches the Hong Kong FinTech Whitepaper (V.3)

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PRESS RELEASE WHub launches the Hong Kong FinTech Whitepaper (V.3) presenting key findings and a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong’s FinTech ecosystem, with a focus on startups. *********************************************************************************************** WHub’s FinTech Whitepaper presents the key findings and facts as well as a comprehensive analysis of the contributing factors in the ecosystem that have solidified Hong Kong’s

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PRESS RELEASE WHub launches the Hong Kong FinTech Whitepaper (V.3) presenting key findings and a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong’s FinTech ecosystem, with a focus on startups. *********************************************************************************************** WHub’s FinTech Whitepaper presents the key findings and facts as well as a comprehensive analysis of the contributing factors in the ecosystem that have solidified Hong Kong’s

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FinTech Neat is Granted Money Lender’s License

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FinTech Neat is Granted Money Lender’s License in Hong Kong 1 April 2019 – The FinTech startup Neat, a digital banking alternative, has been granted a Money Lender’s License in Hong Kong, which marks the first step in their pursuit of global financial regulation. As a digital banking alternative, Neat provides multi-currency business accounts for

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FinTech Neat is Granted Money Lender’s License in Hong Kong 1 April 2019 – The FinTech startup Neat, a digital banking alternative, has been granted a Money Lender’s License in Hong Kong, which marks the first step in their pursuit of global financial regulation. As a digital banking alternative, Neat provides multi-currency business accounts for

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The Future Of FinTech Innovation In Singapore

The Future Of FinTech Innovation In Singapore

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  By Scott Bales | Singapore has established itself as a financial hub and its strong reputation for tech innovation is not far behind. In fact, Singapore was ranked the sixth most innovative country in the world in a 2016 joint study by Cornell University, Insead and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). But are

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  By Scott Bales | Singapore has established itself as a financial hub and its strong reputation for tech innovation is not far behind. In fact, Singapore was ranked the sixth most innovative country in the world in a 2016 joint study by Cornell University, Insead and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). But are

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