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Period: 12 Apr 2010 - 17 Nov 2023

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US Government blocks proposed merger of Ant Financial and MoneyGram

US Government blocks proposed merger of Ant Financial and MoneyGram

MoneyGram and Ant Financial have terminated their $1.2 billion merger agreement after the deal failed to pass muster with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Standard Chartered to partner Ant Financial

Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”), a leading international banking group with a strong presence in Asia, Africa and Middle East, and Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”), one of the world's leading digital financial services providers, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Alipay to run 'Global Shopping Festival' in 15 countries

Alipay, the world’s largest online, mobile payment and lifestyle platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, today launched this year’s “Double 12” Global Shopping Festival in 15 countries spanning across four continents.

Alipay arrives in Vietnam

National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (“NAPAS”) and Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”), operator of Alipay, have signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) to outline the strategic partnership between the parties for enabling Alipay for Chinese travelling in Vietnam and contributing to the establishment of a cashless society in Vietnam.

Mobile lender WeLab scoops $220 million in financing

Mobile lender WeLab scoops $220 million in financing

Alibaba, Credit Suisse, and the World Bank's International Finance Corporation have joined in a $220 miliion Series B and debt financing round for Hong Kong-based mobile lender WeLab.

After successful roll out in Germany, Concardis to implement Alipay in Switzerland and Benelux

One year after the beginning of the partnership with Alipay, Concardis has successfully implemented the app, which is based on QR codes, at more than 250 merchants with a total of 1,000 points of sale in Germany – including renowned brands such as Wempe, GUCCI, Bottega Veneta, Timberland, The North Face, Napapirjri, Dolce&Gabbana and Promod.

Alipay joins with Marqeta for US payments play

Marqeta, the open API payment card issuing platform, and Alipay, the world's leading third-party payment platform, have partnered to streamline payment acceptance for millions of Chinese travelers paying with Alipay when shopping in the U.S.

Alipay strikes North American deals

Alipay, one of the world’s leading digital payment platforms, has partnered with Poynt, the maker of the world’s first smart terminal, to enable Alipay’s more than 520 million registered users in China and beyond to pay with Alipay across all Poynt devices in North America.

Alipay promotes 'smart tourism' platform

Alipay, the world’s largest online and mobile payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”, “Ant”), recently announced an upgraded smart outbound tourist service platform at a meeting of ecosystem partners from over 20 countries and territories in Beijing.

Ant Financial and CK Hutchison form mobile wallet JV

Ant Financial and CK Hutchison form mobile wallet JV

Alibaba's Ant Financial has formed a joint venture with telecoms outfit CK Hutchison to take over the running of the Chinese conglomerate's AlipayHK mobile wallet in Hong Kong.

Wirecard gains Swarovski Crystal Worlds as an Alipay payments customer

Wirecard, the expert in digital financial technologies, has won Swarovski Crystal Worlds as a new customer for Alipay payments, China’s leading mobile payment solution.

Alipay takes aim at Nordic markets

Alipay, the world's largest online and mobile payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group ("Ant Financial", "Ant"), today announced that it has signed separate MoUs with Finpro (Finland), Svensk Handel (Sweden) and the Scandinavian Tourist Board, which will enable merchants across Nordic region to accept payment via Alipay and reach Chinese customers before, during and after their visit via Alipay's in-app marketing platform.

HSBC switches on selfie payments in China

HSBC switches on selfie payments in China

HSBC customers in China can now make payments with a selfie, thanks to the introduction of facial recognition technology in the bank's mobile app.

Alipay connects with Yelp

Alipay, one of the world’s leading digital payment platforms, and Yelp Inc., the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, have partnered to bring Yelp’s local content to millions of Chinese travelers directly within Alipay’s mobile lifestyle app.

Alipay enters partnership with VTB to expand merchant network in Russia

Alipay, the world's largest online and mobile payment platform and lifestyle super app operated by Ant Financial Services Group, today announced its partnership with VTB Group, one of Russia's leading banking groups.

Payworks to support Alipay advance in Europe

Payworks, a leading provider of Point of Sale payment infrastructure, announced today that their payment gateway technology will be supporting the integration of Alipay, the world’s largest mobile payment provider operated by Ant Financial Services Group, for payment providers across Europe.

Ingenico extends Alipay acceptance to banks and acquirers in Europe

Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payment, has signed an agreement with Alipay, the world’s largest online and offline payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, enabling Chinese tourists to pay with their favourite digital wallet in European stores.

Alipay arrives in Greece courtesy of Viva Payments

VivaPayments, a global, cloud-based digital payments factory, providing innovative, reliable, and secure payments services to consumers, professionals, and businesses of any size, formed a strategic partnership with leading Chinese mobile and online payment platform Alipay.

Ant Financial targets Malaysia through CIMB JV

Ant Financial targets Malaysia through CIMB JV

China's Ant Financial is making a move on the Malaysian market, forming a mobile wallet joint venture with a subsidiary of local bank CIMB.

Stripe adds global support for WeChat and Alipay

Stripe adds global support for WeChat and Alipay

Digital payments outfit Stripe is introducing global support for Alipay and WeChat Pay, connecting business customers to the hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers that actively use these payment methods.

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