China fintech

Insights from Martin Chorzempa.

The Chinese firm’s reduced Indian presence signals stronger domestic digital infrastructure protections in India.

The flurry of tech industry regulations follows China’s typical pattern of regulatory crackdown on a sector that has been allowed to grow over time.

Beijing is still just chipping away at U.S. financial hegemony.

China’s sovereign digital currency is likely to have a mainly positive impact on the fintech sector.

Insights from Emily Jin.

Increasing CCP control, coupled with bureaucratic infighting, decreases the incentives for private companies to try new things.

The Chinese government continues to add oversight and structure to the rapidly growing sector.

The targeting of the fintech giant may be part politics, part personal, and part regulatory reform.

In the long run, the regulation of Ant Group will contribute to a more stable – and thus more favorable – business environment in China.

The administration is considering restrictions on Chinese digital payment platforms, on top of existing bans.