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COTD: Hong Kong falls behind in attracting tech talent
COTD: Hong Kong falls behind in attracting tech talent
It ranked last in APAC top tech markets.
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Over 40% of companies adopt data collection and reconciliation systems
The poll showed that the majority of the companies are still in the early stage.
Goodman Group establishes $21.19b data center partnership
2.3 million sq. ft. across six assets including two data centers under construction
Gov’t unveils 'LEAP' framework to boost crypto and fintech
A licensing regime for stablecoin issuers starting 1 August aims to support real-world use cases.
Generali Hong Kong, Wonder partner to digitalise insurance premium payments
The collaboration leverages Citi's Spring by Citi® digital payment acceptance solution.
HKMA forms expert panel for Project CargoX
The panel will guide initiatives to streamline and enhance trade finance processes.
HKMA, Cyberport launches second cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox
This comes amidst positive feedback from the inaugural launch.
HKIC and WeLab ink strategic partnership to advance AI, fintech in Asia
The partnership also will support youth development.
HK’s card payment market to grow 11% in 2025
Credit cards accounted for 77.7% of the overall card payment value in 2024.
South African fintechs look to Hong Kong for funding
Tax perks and access to Africa await foreign investors.
InvestHK has helped 59 fintech firms expand in Hong Kong
As of August, it has assisted 59 companies from 12 economies.
HKMA launches Phase 2 of e-HKD pilot programme
Mastercard, Airstar Bank and Kasikornbank will be participating.
Futu bags $1.2b net income in Q2 2024
Earnings per share stood at 1.08 Hong Kong cents.
HKMA, Cyberport launch GenA.I. Sandbox for financial sector
This aims to boost AI adoption.
HK virtual banks' record 2.2 million depositors by end-2023
Hong Kong's eight licensed virtual banks experienced modest growth over the past three years.
PwC and Xalts partner to promote tokenization in finance
The deal will allow both parties to leverage on business opportunities in blockchain technology.
‘Less impacted’ AI to lead 2024 IPO trends
Artificial intelligence and emerging economies are expected to energize the IPO landscape amidst a high-interest rate environment and geopolitical...
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