Financial Technology

Futu's 9th Anniversary: Connecting Every Hong Kong Client

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, welcomes a milestone today as Futu will celebrate its 9th Anniversary. Having rooted in Hong Kong, Futu delivers disrupt...

2021-10-29 13:26 6421

Wavestone and why innovation! join forces to better serve their clients in Asia-Pacific

HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wavestone and why innovation! today announce the acquisition of why innovation! by Wavestone. A global consulting firm with operations in 8 countries, Wavestone is now further strengthening its position in the regionAsia-Pacific after an initial stage con...

2021-10-29 06:06 4039

Smile API expands APAC reach with PH launch

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Applying for a loan or financing, whether it's for a car, a business, a house, etc. is a tedious, time-consuming process that requires the heavy involvement of the applicant, their employer, and the concerned financial institution or vendor. <...

2021-10-28 19:22 2991

Eventus wins Best Trade Surveillance Solution at RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2021

Third recognition in past five months for Validus platform in Asia-Pacific region AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, announced that the firm has just won the award for Be...

2021-10-28 19:00 2083

Asia-Pacific payments industry continues to outpace all the other regions, new HPS report finds

SINGAPORE and LONDON, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest whitepaper commissioned by HPS highlights the considerable rise in the number of contactless payments and the use of Cacross key markets inAsia-Pacific (AP...

2021-10-28 16:08 4552

Futu 9th Anniversary: Singapore editor records moments of love with Futu with a paintbrush

SINGAPORE, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Futu Holdings Limited, a leading digital fintech company, celebrates its 9th anniversary on October 29. From 2012 to 2021, Futu extended its business globally, with over 16 million users from more than 200...

2021-10-28 12:11 3753

TORANOTEC Named to 2021 Inclusive Fintech 50

TOKYO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fintech wealth creation service provider, TORANOTEC Ltd. (hereinafter "TORANOTEC") is pleased to announce its selection to the 2021 Inclusive Fintech 50 (IF50). Announced onOctober 27, 2021, the initiative recognizes 50 top Global Fintech startups, addressing ...

2021-10-28 10:00 2817

Velo Labs and Inception partner to revolutionize Southeast Asian remittance

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo Labs, a blockchain based cross-border settlement technology company has recently formed a partnership with Inception, a financial services company that specializes in cross border remittance inSoutheast Asia.

2021-10-27 21:10 6205

Wider digital ecosystem fuels PLDT, Paymaya

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. are expanding and enhancing the digital ecosystem available to Filipinos through synergies with digital financial service firm PayMaya, the fintech arm of PLDT affiliate, Voyager Innovations. "...

2021-10-27 20:00 4292

Globe is most valuable PH telco amid digital solutions platform pivot

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe has emerged as the most valuable telecommunications company in the country as of October this year. Its market capitalization in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) soared to a recordP456 billion amid its pivot to become a digital solutions...

2021-10-27 15:15 2779

UOB joins forces with Fave to upend the traditional rewards and loyalty programme status quo

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB have taken aim at disrupting the traditional banking rewards experience with the launch of UOB Rewards+, an initiative which also sees the Bank joining forces with Fave. This strategic alliance brings together two major rewards and loyalty programmes i...

2021-10-27 10:00 2853

Lisa Shemie named General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at OANDA

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, currency data and analytics, OANDA  is pleased to announce the appointment ofLisa Shemie as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Responsible for overseeing the firm's legal funct...

2021-10-26 20:00 6518

JEJALA INDONESIA 2021: Indonesia's Government Pushes Initiatives to Further Promote the Growing Startup Industry

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's startup ecosystem has been thriving and proving its early adopters correct, and the Indonesian government, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, wants to keep the momentum by offering support and incentives to ...

2021-10-26 13:29 4425

CT Event Asia to host 5G TECH 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CT Event Asia is all set to bring you the 5G TECH 2021 as a Hybrid Event utilizing a seamless platform ensuring inclusion regardless of travel restrictions. This event will take place in theJW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, scheduled for 30th No...

2021-10-26 10:30 3338

Ilham Habibie Joins Indonesian Open Finance Fintech Ayoconnect as Commissioner

* Ilham Habibie is an experienced professional in the Indonesian ICT and finance landscape, leading the National ICT Council and the Agency for Research and Technology of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). * He is also the Chairman of Bank Muamalat and holds advisory rol...

2021-10-26 10:00 2971

2021 Hainan Free Trade Port Worldwide Talent Attraction Program was launched

HAIKOU, China, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- October 24th, aiming to recruit talents from over 1000 higher education institutions, students and scholars associations, social groups, and organizations, inChina and abroad, the highest annual pay for the first batch of over 36,000 positions that hav...

2021-10-26 08:47 478

Link Financial Group Acquires Obligo SA

LONDON, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Link Financial Group ("Link"), part of LC Financial Holdings, has today announced the completion of their acquisition of 100% of the shares of Obligo S.A., the Polish credit management company based in Łódź ("Obligo").    Obligo has a 20-year track record an...

2021-10-25 23:12 3715

ATFX Attends iFX Expo Cyprus 2021

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX recently attended the iFX Expo held in Limassol,Cyprus, from 4-6 October 2021. Ultimate Fintech organizes the B2B fintech expo to connect top-level executives from companies operating in the FX and fintech sectors. The expo features executives from ...

2021-10-25 22:36 3054

Thunes Integrates with PayPal's Xoom Service for Transfers to Mobile Wallets and Expanded Global Reach

SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global cross-border payments network  Thunes today announced a collaboration with Xoom , PayPal's digital remittance service, that will enable Xoom customers inthe United States, Canada, the U.K. and Europe t...

2021-10-25 22:00 3196

Ping An Bank Launches Cross-Boundary Wealth Management Connect Services in Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company ofChina, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEX: 02318; SSE: 601318) announced its subsidiaryPing An Bank (SZ:000001) has launched services under the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect pilot sche...

2021-10-25 15:31 4128