Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Hong Kong To Explore CBDCs In ‘FinTech 2025’ Strategy
Hong Kong To Explore CBDCs In ‘FinTech 2025’ Strategy
June 08, 2021  |  International

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said in a press release Tuesday (June 8) it wants to make sure Hong Kong is ready to issue...

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Ant Group Debuts Virtual Bank In Hong Kong Weeks After Filing IPO
Ant Group Debuts Virtual Bank In Hong Kong Weeks After Filing IPO
September 28, 2020  |  Digital Banking

Ant Bank, the virtual banking division of Hangzhou, China-based Ant Group, has launched banking services in Hong Kong, Fintech News reported. Get the Full Story...

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HKMA, BOT Team On FinTech Initiatives
HKMA, BOT Team On FinTech Initiatives
May 15, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced on Wednesday (May 15) that they have inked a deal to collaborate...

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Flagstone Notches £11m In Funding; Hong Kong Awards Virtual Banking Licenses
Flagstone Notches £11m In Funding; Hong Kong Awards Virtual Banking Licenses
May 09, 2019  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes the Czech Republic-based Twisto’s €14 million raise. In addition,...

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Hong Kong Central Bank Digs Heels Deeper Into Blockchain
Hong Kong Central Bank Digs Heels Deeper Into Blockchain
July 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Hong Kong’s central bank is digging its heels deeper into blockchain with plans to launch a trade finance platform in cooperation with seven banks, reports...

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Grants Eight SVF Licenses
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Grants Eight SVF Licenses
November 07, 2016  |  International

PayPal Hong Kong and seven more issuers received stored value facility licenses from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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