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Stablecoins are a type of digital currency designed to keep a steady value by being linked to a traditional currency, like the Hong Kong dollar. Think of a stablecoin as a digital version of the money in your wallet, which you can use instantly and securely fo
Read moreHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) introduced HKEX Green Equity, a voluntary label for listed firms with significant green operations to aid investor identification. This initiative aligns with global standards and supports the transition to a low-carbon
Read moreRegtitude, a Hong Kong advisory firm specializing in fintech, Web3, and GRC, launched a framework to support Malaysian fintech and digital economy companies expanding into Hong Kong and China's Greater Bay Area. The framework addresses key areas including lice
Read moreVisa received approval from the People’s Bank of China to begin preparing a domestic bankcard clearing institution, marking a key step in serving China’s payments market. The company must still complete further regulatory steps before clearing operations can s
Read moreThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Chongqing officials introduced the Chongqing-Hong Kong Cross-boundary Data Validation Platform to allow banks to verify customer data across borders securely. This aims to facilitate banking services such as account opening
Read moreHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing intends to shorten the securities settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1 by the latter half of 2028, pending market and regulatory approval. The timeline was extended from an initial proposal targeting late 2027.
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