Ant Wins China’s Approval to Set Up Consumer-Finance Company
Ant will hold a 50% stake in the new entity, registered in Chongqing, with the rest held by six other shareholders.
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Ant will hold a 50% stake in the new entity, registered in Chongqing, with the rest held by six other shareholders.
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