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China's Ant Group launches digital bank ANEXT in Singapore

BEIJING: China's Ant Group, a financial technology (fintech) giant controlled by billionaire Jack Ma, on Monday said it has launched a digital wholesale bank incorporated in Singapore, dubbed ANEXT Bank.

Alibaba's Ant Undergoes Major Board Reshuffle, Names Hong Kong Bourse Boss As Independent Director

Alibaba's Ant Undergoes Major Board Reshuffle, Names Hong Kong Bourse Boss As Independent Director

Alibaba's Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has appointed Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chairman Laura Cha as an independent director, according to a recent website update.

Alibaba's Ant On Hiring Spree In Singapore As It Faces Regulatory Headwinds In China

Alibaba's Ant On Hiring Spree In Singapore As It Faces Regulatory Headwinds In China

The financial technology giant Ant Group — an affiliate company of the Chinese Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) — is expanding in Singapore as it faces regulatory challenges in its home country.

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Jack Ma's Alibaba Fintech To Grab Majority Ownership Of This Payments Platform

Jack Ma founded Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) fintech affiliate, Ant Group, is set to become the majority investor in Singapore-based payments platform 2C2P as part of a partnership, Reuters reports. The deal will integrate Ant's Alipay+ payment service with 2C2P's platform used by merchants in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.…

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Tencent Caught In Regulatory Turmoil Like Jack Ma's Ant Group

China looks to require Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) to include WeChat Pay in a newly created financial holding company, Bloomberg reports. The overhaul may mandate a new license for the universal mobile payments service subjecting it to intense regulatory scrutiny jeopardizing the one-stop-shop appeal reviving investor angst. Tencent needs to fold its banking, securities, insurance,…

Alibaba Affiliate Ant Financial Divests Entire Stake In 36KR Holdings

Jack Ma's Ant Group Co divested its entire stake in the tech news firm 36KR Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:KRKR), Bloomberg reports. The Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) affiliate looked to comply with Chinese regulators by the move. Ant held an 18% stake in 36KR as of early 2021. Also Read: DiDi Had To Postpone Its IPO After Jack…

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Here's Why Jack Ma Led Alibaba Affiliate's IPO Got Postponed Indefinitely

Here's Why Jack Ma Led Alibaba Affiliate's IPO Got Postponed Indefinitely

Jack Ma's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) affiliated fintech Ant Group's Hong Kong listing got postponed indefinitely as the bankers remained concerned over China's continued crackdown on the domestic tech sector, the Infomation reports. The weakness of publicly traded Chinese tech stocks, including Alibaba, has made it difficult for Ant and its stakeholders.…

Alibaba (BABA) Shares Under Pressure Again As Concerns Continue To Mount

Alibaba (BABA) Shares Under Pressure Again As Concerns Continue To Mount

Shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) are trading lower in pre-open Tuesday in the United States on several reports that are being interpreted as headwinds for the e-commerce giant. Alibaba's share price closed 3.05% in the red in Hong Kong on the concerns discussed below.

Why Alibaba Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Why Alibaba Shares Are Trading Lower Today

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is trading lower Tuesday following reports suggesting China asked state firms to check their investments in Jack Ma's Ant Group.

ZhongAn's Big-Tech Ties In Focus As Alibaba-linked Ant Trims Stake

ZhongAn's Big-Tech Ties In Focus As Alibaba-linked Ant Trims Stake

Key takeaways: • Ant Group, one of the three founders of ZhongAn, disclosed last week it trimmed its stake in the digital insurer • ZhongAn has close business ties to the three parents, especially Ant and its Alibaba affiliate under a platform cooperation agreement

Alibaba Affiliate Is Linked To Corruption Scandal: Report

Alibaba Affiliate Is Linked To Corruption Scandal: Report

China's state broadcaster has implicated Jack Ma's Ant Group in a corruption scandal,

Down but not out: China’s Alibaba looks towards challenging 2022

Down but not out: China’s Alibaba looks towards challenging 2022

Chinese tech giant’s deep pockets and ability to adapt are seen as key to weathering the tough year ahead.

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