Anthony Zhang first conceived of the idea for Vinovest in 2019, before teaming up with Brent Akamine to co-found and launch the firm’s live app, which offers exposure to fine wine cases. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Exclusive interview with NYSE international listings head, Cassandra Seier
The two partnerships that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) inked with Asian bourses last year – first with the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) in July, followed by a partnership with the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in November – are part of its wider strategy to attract more international listings last year. […]
B Capital appoints new climate tech partner
US and Singapore headquartered multi-stage investor, B Capital, has announced the appointment of Don Wood as a venture partner, focussed on climate tech. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
HSBC to pump $3 billion into Greater China innovation economy
HSBC has announced increased support for Hong Kong and mainland China’s “innovation economy” by extending its start-up and specialist tech lending facility from $1.8 billion to $3 billion. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
US SEC files lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance
The US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has filed lawsuits against two of the world’s largest crypto exchanges: Coinbase and Binance, in a move that throws into question the future of crypto operators in the US. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Hong Kong and China interest in AI and regtech ‘palpable’ despite soft fintech funding: report
Fintech companies in Asia Pacific received $5.1 billion of funding in the first half of 2023, a further drop from $6.7 billion during the same period last year, a recent KPMG report has revealed. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
OneInfinity announces more partnerships in digital asset insurance offering
Hong Kong-based virtual insurer OneInfinity announced last Wednesday (September 6) its signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hashkey Exchange, Hong Kong’s licensed retail virtual asset exchange. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
Fintech redefined: why Islamic finance matters to the development of Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem
From October 30 to November 5, Hong Kong hosted its eighth annual iteration of FinTech Week, with “Fintech Redefined” as the theme set to colour the conversations of the event’s 500 speakers, 650 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from over 90 economies. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. […]
Confronting climate change: How start-ups down under are securing a sustainable future
Angel investor Mick Liubinskas is one of those on a mission to help Australia’s climate tech start-ups cultivate their global aspirations. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. Source link
MAS network to bolster ‘global south’ as fintech hub
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the establishment of the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) on October 30, an ambitious initiative designed to reinforce Singapore’s standing as a global fintech leader and boost the tech potential of the ‘global south’. ¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved. […]
