Tag: China

China to widen digital yuan trials across more cities nationwide

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is set to expand a pilot of a digital yuan across a range of new locations following the success of the initial program.

China defers new AML rules amid pushback and privacy concerns

The People Bank of China (PBOC) has said it is postponing the introduction of new rules that firm up cash withdrawal and deposit scrutiny due to technical reasons.

FinTech Dowsure nabs $20m Series B

China-based Dowsure Technologies has raised $20m from a Series B financing round that was led by an undisclosed global strategic investor.

Fenbeitong becomes China’s latest FinTech unicorn

Fenbeitong, a China-based corporate spend startup, has collected $140m in its Series C+ funding round.

FCC revokes Chinese telecom provider licence due to security risks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Unicom Americas’ licence due to ‘serious national security concerns’.

Thunes advances global footprint with Greater China expansion

Cross-border payments firm Thunes has revealed plans to substantially speed-up its expansion in Greater China as it deepens its global operational footprint.

China’s exchange regulator fines Tenpay for misconduct allegation

China State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reportedly fined Tenpay, which is owned by Tencent Holding, for foreign exchange rules violations.

CBIRC calls on banks to aid supply chain finance reforms in...

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has asked banks in China to strengthen risk management in supply chain finance transactions.

EU and China publish sustainable finance common taxonomy

The European Commission and China have completed the initial phase of a project to create a common taxonomy for sustainable finance.

Hong Kong, mainland China to link regulatory sandbox to aid cross-border...

The monetary authorities in Hong Kong and China have agreed to create a one-stop sandbox platform to help companies develop cross-border FinTech products quicker.

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