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Ant International acquires Dutch payment service provider MultiSafepay
Ant International acquires Dutch payment service provider MultiSafepay
Ant will integrate MultiSafepay into its subsidiary Antom.
China Citic Bank’s green finance moves require more finesse
It aligns with international frameworks, but some have indirect ties to fossil fuels.
APAC lenders turn picky amidst trade disputes
China, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea may be most impacted.
Mizuho floats plan to establish securities company in China
The Japanese megabank said that authorities have officially received their application.
Rapid loan growth weighs on Bank of Suzhou’s capital ratios
The bank is expected to maintain good asset quality over the same period.
China's bank assets grow to $60.14t in Q1 2024
This grew by 8.1% on a year-on-year basis.
Citic Group’s liquidity ‘sufficient’ for Huarong Financial buyout
By 2023, cash in hand of $3.7b was enough to cover the acquisition.
Ant Group, Mastercard launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai
It will improve the travel experience for global visitors and boost local businesses in China.
China’s measures to fix property slump raises risks for banks
Lower down payments may embolden buyers to walk away, analysts warned.
Chart of the Week: 8 in 10 Chinese people use mobile wallets
Alipay and WeChat pay each have 1 billion users globally.
APAC’s Top 20 banks' combined revenue up 4.3% in 2023
Japanese banks were the biggest winners whilst Chinese banks’ total revenue dipped.
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
Ant Int'l inks MOU to ramp up Saudi Arabia expansion
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia formally expressed support for Ant’s plans.
South Africa’s Absa Group expands to China
Absa Group will provide general advisory services to clients based in China.
Chinese banks dominant whilst Japan, South Korean banks’ assets falter
Australian and Singaporean banks’ assets remained steady, S&P’s study showed.
Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024
East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.
What fuels China's digital economy surge
Rising incomes have led to higher consumer demand for seamless shopping experiences.
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