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FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board
Risk & Compliance

FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board

FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Hong Kong stories

Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
Digital Transformation

Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth

PUMA has implemented Workday's HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Airwallex partners with Discover to expand payment options
Network Infrastructure

Airwallex partners with Discover to expand payment options

Airwallex has partnered with Discover Global Network to enhance payment options for merchants in key regions, boosting flexibility and reducing cart abandonment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region

Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch AI platform in Hong Kong
Unified Communications

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch AI platform in Hong Kong

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch OrchAI, an AI healthcare platform in Hong Kong aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and attracting global innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead
Banking

Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead

MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
Clean technologies

Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024

Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Customer Experience

Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn

The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year
Encryption

Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Crypto

Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Hong Kong stories

Lendela appoints new CFO & CTO to drive APAC expansion
Digital Transformation

Lendela appoints new CFO & CTO to drive APAC expansion

Lendela has appointed Kent Huang as CFO and Steven Wong as CTO, aiming for expansion in the Asia Pacific following strong performance in 2024.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs
Breach Prevention

QBE report reveals emerging challenges for Singapore SMEs

QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution
Fintech

Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution

Money20/20 has unveiled a whitepaper detailing the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, revealing a push for financial inclusion and regional expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage
Unified Communications

WTW launches CyCore Asia for enhanced cyber coverage

WTW has launched CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility offering up to USD $15,000,000 in coverage to combat growing cyber risks in Singapore and Hong Kong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025