Ant Group
Formerly known as Ant Financial, Ant Group is one of China's biggest financial companies and is an affiliate of the Alibaba Group. It operates Alipay, China's largest digital payment platform.
Ant Group seeks to boost foreign payment accessibility in China
The group plans to expand bilingual support, amongst other enhancements.
Ant Group seeks to boost foreign payment accessibility in China
The group plans to expand bilingual support, amongst other enhancements.
Ant Group raises transaction limits in China for foreign users
Ten partner wallets can now enjoy the increased limits.
Ant Group outbids Citadel for Credit Suisse’s China investment bank venture: report
But this faces a “thorough review” because China favors a foreign buyers, sources said.
Partner insurer payout leaps 23% YoY through Ant Group's insurance arm
Health insurance claims contributed about 5 million claims processed by partner insurers on Ant Insurance
SEA digital payments slated for growth as e-commerce market doubles: study
BNPL is projected to grow by 38% over the next five years.
Ant Group unveils new Singapore office, launches foundation
Ant also pledged to increase investments for cutting-edge tech to enhance trust and efficiency of digital commerce.
10 overseas e-wallets now usable in China
Alipay+-in-China’s programme added seven new Asian e-wallets.
Alipay+ touches down in the Philippines revealing three new mobile wallets
It will be made available to merchants in Manila and Cebu.
Thailand’s KTC, Ant Group launch Alipay+ services in Thailand
Tourists can now pay using AlipayHK, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, and Kakao Pay.
Alipay, Mastercard enables visitors to transact digitally in China
Regardless of the origin of their Mastercard card, travellers can opt to choose this payment method.
ING closes Ant Group’s $400m sustainability-linked derivative
Ant Group will receive rebates from ING when it achieves its sustainability targets.
Weekly Global News Wrap: State Street not buying Credit Suisse; Italy to expire bad loan scheme
And China gives the first nod to revive Ant IPO.
From Reuters:
Financial services and bank holding company State Street has denied reports that it is looking to buy Credit Suisse.
Ant Group-backed ANEXT BANK makes soft launch in Singapore
Regulator hopes new digital banks will further grow Singapore's financial sector.
Fintech Ant Group appoints new general manager for SEA
Jia Hang will be based in Singapore.
NETS opens up global commerce with Alipay+ integration
Local merchants will now be able to receive Singapore currency from global consumers.
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