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What the Ant Group and Lufax IPOs will tell us about China's tech transformation

Ant Group and Lufax Holdings are floating shares later this year, presenting a fascinating glimpse into how China’s largest fintech companies will adapt to industry and regulatory challenges

September 01, 2020

Lufax withdrawal may signal death of China's P2P lending industry

China’s online lending sector has been shrinking as Beijing has intensified its efforts to clamp down on the once red-hot industry. Even the largest player is pulling out now.

July 20, 2019

Lufax expands into international markets

Although peer-to-peer lending platforms face stricter regulations in China, this hasn't stopped the expansion of Lufax into overseas markets.

December 06, 2018

The survival guide for China's online lenders

Companies in the $150 billion sector face deep regulatory threats. They want to work with watchdogs and each other to tackle credit risks at source.

January 16, 2018

Outlook 2018: Asia ECM looks to extend 2017 success

As 2017 edges to a close, FinanceAsia takes a look at how Asia ECM performed this year and what to expect in the next 12 months.

December 28, 2017

China's unicorns prepare for IPOs in 2017

A host of exciting technology start-ups and fintech plays are preparing to go public in 2017. Zhong An Insurance leads the way, with big names like Ant Financial to come.

January 22, 2017

Ant Financial eyes credit score system for China

The Series B round values the Alibaba financial affiliate at nearly $60 billion, up from $45 billion a year ago.

March 08, 2016

Lufax building ebank ahead of IPO

In an exclusive interview, Lufax CEO Gregory Gibb explains how the company has a golden opportunity to offer more online-to-offline services to China's growing middle class.

January 19, 2016

Lufax, JD Finance get pre-IPO funding

Ping An's peer-to-peer lender Lufax raises a further $1.22 billion ahead of its expected second-half IPO, while JD Finance raises $1 billion from its series-A funding round.

January 18, 2016

2016 outlook: Equity's return to health

The third part of FinanceAsia's look at prospects for the year ahead examines the outlook for equity capital markets.

December 30, 2015