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Wednesday, 4 November, 2026
Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026: Mirae moves beyond pilots with $12.5m Solana issuance
Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026: Mirae moves beyond pilots with $12.5m Solana issuance
The securities firm plans further tokenised issuances in 2027 as it looks to expand institutional distribution and develop digital settlement capabilities.
Know your agent: HKMA sets sights on AI risks in banking
Know your agent: HKMA sets sights on AI risks in banking
Who's in charge when AI takes charge? Hong Kong's banking regulator launches Project SAGE as it explores safeguards for autonomous financial transactions.
Partner up or perish: Why Japan’s regional banks are racing to consolidate
Partner up or perish: Why Japan’s regional banks are racing to consolidate
New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan's regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.
AirAsia puts profits before growth as Bahrain hub faces fresh delay
AirAsia puts profits before growth as Bahrain hub faces fresh delay
Passenger flights are targeted for March 2027, with investment paced to aircraft deployment as cargo operations and maintenance plans advance.
Natixis CIB appoints Rob Ward as Australia and New Zealand head
Natixis CIB appoints Rob Ward as Australia and New Zealand head
Rob Ward joins from MUFG to lead Natixis CIB’s Australia and New Zealand operations, bringing extensive energy and infrastructure expertise.
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Hong Kong and Singapore step up AI push in financial services
Hong Kong and Singapore step up AI push in financial services
The two financial centres are advancing regulatory frameworks and attracting investment as banks and tech companies expand AI capabilities in Asia.
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 looks beyond pilots to commercial scale
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 looks beyond pilots to commercial scale
The annual event comes as Hong Kong’s fintech industry shifts from technology trials towards regulated commercial applications.
AirTrunk taps green loan for Sydney data centre campus buildout
AirTrunk taps green loan for Sydney data centre campus buildout
32 local and international financial institutions have backed the A$4.25bn loan for the SYD3 campus, which is expected to be ready in mid-2028.
Wild trading debut from Korea’s Elice reflects AI investment concerns
Wild trading debut from Korea’s Elice reflects AI investment concerns
The Korean neocloud company’s turbulent first trading week reflects how investor scrutiny of the capital-intensive AI infrastructure is increasing.
Bangladesh steps up digital banking push
Bangladesh steps up digital banking push
Five firms are in the process of setting up digital operations after being awarded licences.
FuriosaAI raises $620m to scale AI inference chips
FuriosaAI raises $620m to scale AI inference chips
The Series D round values the Korean semiconductor startup at $2.9bn as it targets global commercialisation of its AI inference accelerator.
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