Financial Technology
Tencent Announces Three Initiatives to Make Inbound Payments for International Visitors Easier Than Ever During APEC 2026
TenPay Global and PayPal World to support PayPal users scanning Weixin Pay QR payment codes in China, starting with U.S. users; new fee waivers and 16-language payment guidance introduced ahead of APEC meetings in Shenzhen SHENZHEN, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent today launched the ...
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EFICYENT Marks Global Presence at Money20/20 Asia and Money20/20 Europe
DUBAI, UAE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cross-border payments platform
continues international fintech engagement across Asia and Europe
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PingPong partners with Visa to launch Card to Account Payment Solution for global businesses
PingPong's new Business Payment Solution Provider (BPSP) offering enables corporate buyers to settle any supplier invoice using their existing commercial card, including suppliers that do not accept card payments, extending working capital by up to 45 days without additional debt. The solution is...
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CodeCoin Named World Finance Forum "Tech Innovation Growth Enterprise"; Compliant Digital Payment Infrastructure Gains Industry Recognition
HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeCoin, a cross-border payment infrastructure provider, has been awarded the "Tech Innovation Growth Enterprise" honor at the 9th World Finance Forum Annual Conference. The recognition reflects growing industry acknowledgment of CodeCoin's compliance-fir...
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Yiren Digital Expands AI Application-Layer Strategic Investments
Covering AI Entertainment, AI-Assisted Language Learning, and AI Research Productivity Supported by Structured Investment Options and Future Ownership Rights BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leading fintech company special...
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Yiren Digital Comments on Recent Media Reports Concerning Affiliates of Its Controlling Shareholder
BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leadingfintech company specializing in digital consumer lending, insurance and financial technology innovation across China and global markets, today commented on recent media reports conce...
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Luffa Secures Strategic Investment from GoFintech Quantum at US$220 Million Valuation, Pioneering AI + Fintech Frontier
HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luffa AI, a leading innovator at the intersection of Web3 and Artificial Intelligence, today announced a strategic equity investment from Hong Kong-listed GoFintech Quantum Innovation Limited (" GoFintech Quantum", Stock Code: 00290.HK). The transaction valu...
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FinVolution Group Announces New Share Repurchase Program of Up to US$150 million
SHANGHAI, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group ("FinVolution," or the "Company") (NYSE: FINV), a leadingfintech platform across China and overseas markets, today announced that the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has authorized a new share repurchase program (the "New Sh...
2026-05-26 06:05
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VT Markets Adds 39 US Stocks and ETFs Spanning AI, Space, and Energy
SYDNEY, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VT Markets
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HiFS 2026: Upgrading Four Major Digital Finance Solutions to Accelerate Financial Institutions Toward Agentic Banking
SHANGHAI, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit (HiFS) 2026 (Global Session), themed "Hello Fintelligent World: Beyond Digital, Advance to Agentic Banking," opened today at Huawei's Lianqiu Lake Campus in Shanghai. At the summit, Huawei announced six key initiatives t...
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Tencent Partners with Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank to Further Expand Cross-Border Payment Network in Central Asia
XI'AN, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent's cross-border payment platformTenPay Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eldik Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic at the 10th Silk Road International Expo held in Xi'an. This marks another significant progress after its recent partne...
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Riverchain Partners with Micro Connect to Scale Working Capital for Construction Contractors
HONG KONG, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverchain International Limited ("Riverchain" or the "Company"), a Hong Kong-based fintech specialising in working capital solutions for construction companies, today announced a strategic partnership with Micro Connect, which connects global capital with ...
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Two‑day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 concludes successfully
Second-day highlights: digital finance, international trade, aerospace development HONG KONG, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The two‑day Global Prosperity Summit 2026 (GPS 2026) successfully concluded today following three fruitful panel discussions. The second day's agenda focused on digital fina...
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K25.ai, Led by Tech Veteran Andy Cheung, Eyes Public Listing as World's First Prediction Market After $100M Valuation Investment from Nasdaq-Listed Strategic Partner
Nasdaq-listed NIVF has made an initial US$2 million strategic investment in K25.ai (with an option for up to US$10M). K25.ai co-founders will join NIVF's board to support deeper strategic alignment, as the partnership accelerates K25.ai's AI-native watch-to-predict platform and APAC expansion. K2...
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Cantor Receives ADGM Approval, Expanding Middle East Investment Banking Platform
Strengthens cross-border investment and capital formation capabilities connecting the Middle East with global markets NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, UAE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor, a premier global investment bank and part of the Cantor Fitzgerald group of companies, today announced that The ...
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X Financial to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 28, 2026
SHENZHEN, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company"), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the open of U.S. markets on Thursday, ...
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Labuan IBFC Inc. and ASAS collaborate on Islamic finance training
This initiative highlights Labuan IBFC's role in advancing Islamic finance, digital asset innovation and cross-border wealth solutions KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc.), the official marketing agency for Labuan International ...
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FinVolution Group Named "Most Honored Company", Wins All Six Categories in Extel's 2026 Asia Executive Team Awards
SHANGHAI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group, a leading fintech company, has been named a "Most Honored Company" in the Non-Bank Finance sector for the second consecutive year in Extel's 2026 Asia Executive Team Awards. The Company also received top honors in all five individual and t...
2026-05-21 12:50
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Nearly four in five companies in Western Europe faced with late payments, Atradius survey finds
AMSTERDAM, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Restricted access to bank finance in Western Europe is driving a structural shift in B2B payment behaviour. More companies are relying on trade credit to finance sales, lifting its share to 52% of all B2B transactions. As a result, suppliers are absorbing h...
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AI, Digital Narratives and Investor Trust Take Centre Stage at Singapore Investor Relations Seminar hosted by LBS Communications
HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the investor relations landscape across Asia, forcing companies, investors and communications professionals to rethink how they engage markets, communicate narratives and maintain trust in an increa...
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