Investment Funds for 2020 | Index Funds Centralized Decentralized and the Blockchain

Investment Funds for 2020 | Index Funds Centralized Decentralized and the Blockchain On the outset, this article has been written to put in perspective Index Funds as we know them, which new kind of Index Funds are developing with Cryptocurrencies (Digital Assets) and what developments are taking place in the Global Capital Markets with Blockchain … Continue reading Investment Funds for 2020 | Index Funds Centralized Decentralized and the Blockchain

Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality

In October 2018, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced a wide array of new initiatives, enhanced programs and support services aimed at strengthening and accelerating the growth of Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology (I&T) sector and startups. To support its key strategy of grooming promising technology startups—HKSTP operates effective startup incubation programs to turn … Continue reading Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality

Coincover Sets Eyes on Crypto-based Insurance Service

Coincover, a Cardiff based start-up in the United Kingdom, has gone a notch higher by introducing a crypto-based insurance service. The primary objective of this move is deterring asset loss and theft in the cryptocurrency space.  The novelty of Coincover has made it a reckoning force in the technological sector. For instance, it was recently … Continue reading Coincover Sets Eyes on Crypto-based Insurance Service

KPMG Study Confirms US Consumers Are Ready to Use Blockchain Digital Tokens

According to the latest survey commissioned by KPMG, US consumers are more willing to use blockchain tokens. The study released this week indicates that regardless of background or age, US consumers are becoming more open to using digital currency tokens. With advanced technology tools being applied, they become more familiarized with the use of various … Continue reading KPMG Study Confirms US Consumers Are Ready to Use Blockchain Digital Tokens

SAP and Infosys Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects

Infosys and SAP are in talks to create a joint go-to-market engagement model between project Embrace from SAP and Infosys’ Innov8 program. The joint engagement model is intended to help companies accelerate their digital transformation based on SAP S/4HANA® to build intelligent enterprises.According to a press release, the collaboration aims to enable Infosys to become one … Continue reading SAP and Infosys Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects

Belt and Road Initiative – Hong Kong the Gateway for RMB Internationalization

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a transcontinental long-term policy and investment program which aims at infrastructure development and acceleration of the economic integration of countries along the route of the historic Silk Road.  BRI was unveiled in 2013 by China’s President Xi Jinping and, according to the Belt and Road Portal, the massive project will … Continue reading Belt and Road Initiative – Hong Kong the Gateway for RMB Internationalization

Dubai Economy Moves to Blockchain-Based Unified Business Registry Platform

Dubai’s Department of Economic Development has announced its move to a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP). The UBRP is hosted on the innovative Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) of Dubai Pulse which is a joint initiative of Smart Dubai and du. As reported in the Saudi Gazette on Monday, the UBRP will enable local … Continue reading Dubai Economy Moves to Blockchain-Based Unified Business Registry Platform

HSBC Successfully Executes First Blockchain Letter of Credit in Malaysia

HSBC announced its successful execution of a pilot live blockchain letter of credit (LC) transaction in Malaysia on Oct. 14.   The LC was for the import of resin by Malaysia’s Simply Packing from a Singaporean company, as reported by Fintech News Malaysia. HSBC’s Malaysia was the issuing bank, while HSBC Singapore acted as the advising bank.   This … Continue reading HSBC Successfully Executes First Blockchain Letter of Credit in Malaysia

Peertec Joins Hands with Penta Security for Blockchain-Enabled Infrastructural Security

Peertec, a leading blockchain-focused fintech firm, has revealed its strategic collaboration with Penta Security, a highly valued web and data security company.  According to the announcement on October 15, 2019, the two South Korean firms have partnered to boost Peertec’s infrastructure security using blockchain technology. The security of its GDAC cryptocurrency exchange and services is … Continue reading Peertec Joins Hands with Penta Security for Blockchain-Enabled Infrastructural Security

Cyberport: Integrating New Technology and Blueprint for a Smarter Hong Kong

Bringing education to Cyberport  Other than the incubation programme provided, Cyberport also has a programme dedicated to encouraging education in the FinTech and blockchain sector. The Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) is a program created for university students.   “Every year there are 6 out of 11 universities joining us – these are bright students. We will then provide boot camp training for them as … Continue reading Cyberport: Integrating New Technology and Blueprint for a Smarter Hong Kong

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