Fintech News Hong Kong

30/09/2025

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29/09/2025

The new AI-driven FX platform from WeLab Bank provides cost-price currency exchange, instant rate calculations and waived remittance fees through the end of 2025.
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WeLab Bank has launched Hong Kong’s first AI-powered foreign exchange service, offering customers cost-price FX rates with no hidden fees.

29/09/2025

Elaine Chang brings over 30 years of leadership experience at Intel, Amazon and AWS, including senior roles in China and a global generative AI go-to-market post at AWS.
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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.

29/09/2025

The acceleration of AI development reflects how both consumers and enterprises are embracing the technology.

Read here: https://fintechnews.hk/35720/ai/alibaba-cloud-founder-ai-needs-new-breakthroughs-mass-market-applications/

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.

29/09/2025

Stablecoin adoption in the Asia Pacific is reshaping payments, as the region leads the shift into its financial infrastructure.

Read here: https://fintechnews.sg/118855/blockchain/stablecoin-adoption-apac/
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Stablecoin adoption in APAC is accelerating, and PSPs and regulators turn trillions in flows into mainstream financial infrastructure.

26/09/2025

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 × StartmeupHK Festival returns on Nov 3-7! Featuring 800+ speakers, 700+ exhibitors, and thousands of global participants. Explore the agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/4khhHr1

26/09/2025

Hong Kong’s robust financial system, progressive policies, and strong connectivity with the rest of the world, are propelling the city to the forefront of fintech, especially in blockchain, digital assets, and wealth management.

Read here: https://fintechnews.hk/35372/various/hong-kong-rises-as-a-leading-global-fintech-destination/

With a world-class financial system, forward-looking fintech policies, and unrivaled connectivity to Mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong offers fintech companies a fertile environment to grow and scale, according to a new report by the government. This favorable environment has posit...

26/09/2025

Industry experts discussed how integrating the latest digital payment innovations is crucial for enhancing security, boosting approval rates, and improving the customer journey in APAC.

Watch the webinar replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70nJWbNK3Bw
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26/09/2025

WeLab partners with Google to apply AI across its operations and financial services in Asia Pacific.

Read here: https://fintechnews.hk/35744/ai/welab-google-ai-partnership/

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

26/09/2025

Macau Pass users from mainland China can now top up their mCards via Alipay, supporting travel and payments across Macau.

Read here: https://fintechnews.hk/35734/payments/macau-pass-alipay-mcard-top-up/

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

26/09/2025

APAC is advancing toward frictionless international payments, but achieving real-time, transparent, and affordable transfers hinges on interoperability, harmonised standards, and cross-sector collaboration.

Read more: https://fintechnews.hk/35737/payments/lexis-nexis-cross-border-payments-apac-whitepaper-2025/

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' whitepaper states that cross-border payments in APAC are evolving, with many working to make it faster and secure.

26/09/2025

Are stablecoins the future of finance in APAC? This on-demand webinar explores adoption, innovation, and the risks that come with it.

Watch the replay now: https://www.youtube.com/live/adsul2VfLgE