{"id":64478,"date":"2026-07-11T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64478"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T01:30:00","slug":"lianlian-digitech-wins-best-in-fintech-innovation-award-at-hkma-hkt-global-innovation-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64478","title":{"rendered":"Lianlian DigiTech Wins &#8220;Best in Fintech Innovation Award&#8221; at HKMA\/HKT Global Innovation Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">HONG KONG<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 11, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Lianlian DigiTech, a leading Chinese provider of cross-border payment solutions, has been named the winner of the &#8220;Best in Fintech Innovation Award&#8221;\u00a0at the HKMA\/HKT Global Innovation Awards 2025\/26. The awards are co-organized by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT).<\/p>\n<p>The company secured the honor with its proprietary global payout platform, LGPS (Lianlian Global Payout Service). The award program is a premier\u00a0annual event in Hong Kong that celebrates\u00a0outstanding innovation across industries, with\u00a0this particular category dedicated to\u00a0fintech projects that are actively transforming financial services through technology.<\/p>\n<p>Lianlian DigiTech distinguished itself among a highly competitive field of entrants. The win not only validates the company&#8217;s technological expertise and real-world application value, but also underscores the growing global influence and competitiveness of Chinese fintech solutions in the cross-border payment space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Data-Driven Cross-Border Payments: How LGPS Bridges China and Global Markets<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As artificial intelligence\u00a0(AI), blockchain, and other emerging technologies reshape global commerce, the global\u00a0payments landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. Traditional bank wire transfers \u2014 with their manual processes, layered intermediary banks, opaque fees, and slow review cycles \u2014 are increasingly ill-suited for today&#8217;s high-volume, low-value, and fragmented trade flows.<\/p>\n<p>Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s LGPS directly addresses these pain points. Through a unified, standardized API, the platform integrates global payment networks with localized clearing systems, creating a new payment corridor between China and international markets. This enables overseas payment service providers (PSPs), banks, and other financial institutions to seamlessly access\u00a0payment infrastructure\u00a0both within China and across multiple jurisdictions \u2014 delivering end-to-end transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and full traceability for every transaction.<\/p>\n<p>To tackle these long-standing industry challenges, LGPS delivers breakthroughs across four critical areas\u2014use-case coverage, settlement speed, regulatory safety, and operational transparency\u2014fundamentally redefining the cross-border payment experience.<\/p>\n<p><b>Versatile use-case coverage.<\/b>\u00a0LGPS supports a broad range of payment scenarios within a single\u00a0integrated platform, including B2B trade settlements, cross-border e-commerce merchant collections, foreign trade supplier payouts, personal remittances, and marketplace fund disbursements. This makes it a one-stop solution for virtually any\u00a0type of China-linked commercial or financial flow.<\/p>\n<p><b>Speed and cost efficiency.<\/b>\u00a0Powered by a global network of localized clearing capabilities, LGPS dramatically\u00a0reduces the number of intermediary banks in the transaction chain. The result: real-time settlement in many cases, direct RMB deposits\u00a0ready for immediate use, and significantly lower multi-tier fees\u2014delivering both speed and cost-effectiveness without compromise.<\/p>\n<p><b>Regulatory-grade compliance and security.<\/b>\u00a0Backed by Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s portfolio of 68 payment licenses worldwide, and reinforced by proprietary AI-driven anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud-detection systems, LGPS ensures full-chain regulatory compliance. Every transaction is monitored and secured, giving businesses confidence that funds move safely within legal frameworks.<\/p>\n<p><b>End-to-end transparency.<\/b>\u00a0LGPS provides fully accessible tools including real-time balance inquiries, automated standard report downloads, and complete visibility into transaction initiation and status. Every payment is traceable from start to finish, with a clear digital audit trail. This level of transparency gives financial institutions and merchants robust support for fund management, reconciliation, and auditing\u2014eliminating the guesswork that has long plagued cross-border payments.<\/p>\n<p>LGPS is rapidly expanding\u00a0its global ecosystem. Leading international players\u2014including Thunes, a global B2B payments infrastructure platform, and 12 Victory, a well-known cross-border remittance service\u2014have already integrated with the platform. Through real-world commercial deployments, LGPS has consistently demonstrated its reliability and technological edge, with its performance now fully validated across diverse global markets and use cases.<\/p>\n<p><b>Driving &#8220;AI Native + Global&#8221;: Building Next-Generation Intelligent Financial Infrastructure<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As a leading Chinese provider of digital and intelligent cross-border payment solutions, Lianlian DigiTech remains firmly committed to its &#8220;AI Native + Global&#8221; vision. With AI-native innovation at the heart of its business, the company is embedding AI, blockchain, and other advanced\u00a0technologies into every stage of cross-border fund flows. By collaborating closely with major global banks, card networks, e-commerce platforms, and a broad range of service providers, Lianlian\u00a0DigiTech is building an open, collaborative, and globally integrated digital payment ecosystem. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a trusted, intelligent financial infrastructure that enables\u00a0Chinese businesses to connect seamlessly with commercial opportunities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>To date, Lianlian DigiTech holds a global portfolio of 68 payment licenses and regulatory authorizations. Its operations span more than 100 countries and regions, supporting settlement in over 140 currencies. With more than 10.4 million merchants and businesses served, the company delivers secure, efficient, and fully compliant cross-border collection and payment solutions for a diverse client base \u2014 including cross-border e-commerce sellers, foreign trade companies, and multinationals expanding into global markets.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of LGPS represents a critical milestone in Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s &#8220;AI Native + Global&#8221; initiative\u2014expanding the reach of global payment services and delivering a truly seamless payment experience. Winning this prestigious HKMA fintech award is not only an industry validation of LGPS&#8217;s technological innovation and global service value, but also a strong endorsement of Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s combination of AI-native technology and its worldwide payment network.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Lianlian DigiTech will continue expanding its AI-native capabilities and global payment network while strengthening partnerships with banks and financial institutions worldwide. Drawing on\u00a0its expertise in AI-native technologies and globally compliant payment infrastructure, the company is developing an end-to-end, fully intelligent payment platform designed to streamline payment flows, boost cross-border efficiency, and help accelerate the digital economy. Together, these efforts will create new opportunities and lasting value for international payments and global cross-border trade.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">HONG KONG<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 11, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Lianlian DigiTech, a leading Chinese provider of cross-border payment solutions, has been named the winner of the &#8220;Best in Fintech Innovation Award&#8221;\u00a0at the HKMA\/HKT Global Innovation Awards 2025\/26. The awards are co-organized by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT).<\/p>\n<p>The company secured the honor with its proprietary global payout platform, LGPS (Lianlian Global Payout Service). The award program is a premier\u00a0annual event in Hong Kong that celebrates\u00a0outstanding innovation across industries, with\u00a0this particular category dedicated to\u00a0fintech projects that are actively transforming financial services through technology.<\/p>\n<p>Lianlian DigiTech distinguished itself among a highly competitive field of entrants. The win not only validates the company&#8217;s technological expertise and real-world application value, but also underscores the growing global influence and competitiveness of Chinese fintech solutions in the cross-border payment space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Data-Driven Cross-Border Payments: How LGPS Bridges China and Global Markets<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As artificial intelligence\u00a0(AI), blockchain, and other emerging technologies reshape global commerce, the global\u00a0payments landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. Traditional bank wire transfers \u2014 with their manual processes, layered intermediary banks, opaque fees, and slow review cycles \u2014 are increasingly ill-suited for today&#8217;s high-volume, low-value, and fragmented trade flows.<\/p>\n<p>Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s LGPS directly addresses these pain points. Through a unified, standardized API, the platform integrates global payment networks with localized clearing systems, creating a new payment corridor between China and international markets. This enables overseas payment service providers (PSPs), banks, and other financial institutions to seamlessly access\u00a0payment infrastructure\u00a0both within China and across multiple jurisdictions \u2014 delivering end-to-end transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and full traceability for every transaction.<\/p>\n<p>To tackle these long-standing industry challenges, LGPS delivers breakthroughs across four critical areas\u2014use-case coverage, settlement speed, regulatory safety, and operational transparency\u2014fundamentally redefining the cross-border payment experience.<\/p>\n<p><b>Versatile use-case coverage.<\/b>\u00a0LGPS supports a broad range of payment scenarios within a single\u00a0integrated platform, including B2B trade settlements, cross-border e-commerce merchant collections, foreign trade supplier payouts, personal remittances, and marketplace fund disbursements. This makes it a one-stop solution for virtually any\u00a0type of China-linked commercial or financial flow.<\/p>\n<p><b>Speed and cost efficiency.<\/b>\u00a0Powered by a global network of localized clearing capabilities, LGPS dramatically\u00a0reduces the number of intermediary banks in the transaction chain. The result: real-time settlement in many cases, direct RMB deposits\u00a0ready for immediate use, and significantly lower multi-tier fees\u2014delivering both speed and cost-effectiveness without compromise.<\/p>\n<p><b>Regulatory-grade compliance and security.<\/b>\u00a0Backed by Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s portfolio of 68 payment licenses worldwide, and reinforced by proprietary AI-driven anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud-detection systems, LGPS ensures full-chain regulatory compliance. Every transaction is monitored and secured, giving businesses confidence that funds move safely within legal frameworks.<\/p>\n<p><b>End-to-end transparency.<\/b>\u00a0LGPS provides fully accessible tools including real-time balance inquiries, automated standard report downloads, and complete visibility into transaction initiation and status. Every payment is traceable from start to finish, with a clear digital audit trail. This level of transparency gives financial institutions and merchants robust support for fund management, reconciliation, and auditing\u2014eliminating the guesswork that has long plagued cross-border payments.<\/p>\n<p>LGPS is rapidly expanding\u00a0its global ecosystem. Leading international players\u2014including Thunes, a global B2B payments infrastructure platform, and 12 Victory, a well-known cross-border remittance service\u2014have already integrated with the platform. Through real-world commercial deployments, LGPS has consistently demonstrated its reliability and technological edge, with its performance now fully validated across diverse global markets and use cases.<\/p>\n<p><b>Driving &#8220;AI Native + Global&#8221;: Building Next-Generation Intelligent Financial Infrastructure<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As a leading Chinese provider of digital and intelligent cross-border payment solutions, Lianlian DigiTech remains firmly committed to its &#8220;AI Native + Global&#8221; vision. With AI-native innovation at the heart of its business, the company is embedding AI, blockchain, and other advanced\u00a0technologies into every stage of cross-border fund flows. By collaborating closely with major global banks, card networks, e-commerce platforms, and a broad range of service providers, Lianlian\u00a0DigiTech is building an open, collaborative, and globally integrated digital payment ecosystem. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a trusted, intelligent financial infrastructure that enables\u00a0Chinese businesses to connect seamlessly with commercial opportunities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>To date, Lianlian DigiTech holds a global portfolio of 68 payment licenses and regulatory authorizations. Its operations span more than 100 countries and regions, supporting settlement in over 140 currencies. With more than 10.4 million merchants and businesses served, the company delivers secure, efficient, and fully compliant cross-border collection and payment solutions for a diverse client base \u2014 including cross-border e-commerce sellers, foreign trade companies, and multinationals expanding into global markets.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of LGPS represents a critical milestone in Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s &#8220;AI Native + Global&#8221; initiative\u2014expanding the reach of global payment services and delivering a truly seamless payment experience. Winning this prestigious HKMA fintech award is not only an industry validation of LGPS&#8217;s technological innovation and global service value, but also a strong endorsement of Lianlian DigiTech&#8217;s combination of AI-native technology and its worldwide payment network.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Lianlian DigiTech will continue expanding its AI-native capabilities and global payment network while strengthening partnerships with banks and financial institutions worldwide. Drawing on\u00a0its expertise in AI-native technologies and globally compliant payment infrastructure, the company is developing an end-to-end, fully intelligent payment platform designed to streamline payment flows, boost cross-border efficiency, and help accelerate the digital economy. 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