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FCC Analytics taps Airstar and livi bank for federated learning AML

The initiative aims to enhance interbank cooperation whilst maintaining data privacy.

Retail sales value fall to $29.6b in September

Most retail outlet types recorded a sales decline.

The Access Bank UK Limited officially opens Hong Kong branch

It will focus on international trade and commercial banking.

HK Express launches intermodal pass for ferry and flight transactions

Travellers can now purchase both ferry and flight tickets in one transaction. 

Digital scams in Hong Kong 10% higher than global average

Online forums and dating sites were the most targeted by scammers. 

Hang Seng Invest, SAB Invest launch ETF

The ETF will debut on the Saudi Exchange on 31 October 2024.

Gov't strongly objects to US tech investment ban

The government said it is rejecting the measure.

BOCHK makes fully automated transactions of corporate remittances

BOCHK is the first Hong Kong commercial bank to connect to mBridge.

Hang Seng Bank eyes Middle East expansion

Its two subsidiaries already have collaborations planned in Saudi Arabia.

Standard Chartered, Ant complete HKD intra-group transactions

Ant will make use of StanChart’s treasury management principles in moving funds.

HSBC, Ant Int’l complete HKD cross-bank test transactions

The use case integrates HSBC and Hang Seng’s networks with Ant’s Whale platform.

Mobile Shop partners with Zand Bank for transport innovation

The two will deliver transport solutions via CabCab. 

Hong Kong to issue more crypto licenses by year-end

Three virtual asset trading platforms are already licensed.