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5 Fintech Events to Attend in Mainland China in 2026

China is home to one of the world’s largest fintech markets and some of its most influential companies, including Ant Group, Tencent, and Lufax. The country has

2026/01/23

Thunes Connects to UnionPay Network for Near Real-Time Payments into China

Thunes has launched instant money transfer services to China’s mainland following a deeper collaboration with UnionPay International. The partnership introduces

2026/01/23

Hong Kong Targets Q1 2026 for First Stablecoin Licences

Hong Kong’s stablecoin issuer regime has been in effect since 1 August 2025, and the first approvals are now expected to follow in early 2026. Financial Secretary

2026/01/23

Tinaba Extends Alipay+ Pact, Enabling Payments in China

Tinaba with Banca Profilo has announced the launch of digital payments in the Chinese mainland. This move extends its strategic partnership with Ant International

2026/01/23

Indonesia to Expand QRIS Cross-Border Payments with China and South Korea

Bank Indonesia (BI) aims to expand the use of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) for cross-border payments with China and South Korea by the first

2026/01/22

Chocolate Finance Expands into Hong Kong

Financial service platform Chocolate Finance has officially launched its operations in Hong Kong, expanding from its existing Singapore business. Founder Walter

2026/01/22

Fiserv to Bring Clover Payments Platform to Japan

Fiserv, a global provider of payments and financial services technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company (SMCC). The partnership

2026/01/22

Face Pay vs. Tap to Pay: Which Method Will Win Asia? ft Sam Su, SUNMI

We’ve moved from Cash to Cards, and Cards to QR. Is your face the next wallet? Or will “Tap to Pay” on smartphones dominate the future of payments in Asia? Fintech

2026/01/21

Hong Kong Updates Banking Guidelines for Elderly and Disabled Customers

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) announced that the banking sector will implement the Guideline on Elderly-

2026/01/21

HKMA Alerts Public to Social Media Impersonation Scams

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cautioned members of the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the HKMA and its

2026/01/21