Ant Group

Ant Group, originally founded as Alipay in 2004 by Jack Ma, is an affiliate of Alibaba Group. It has grown from a payment platform into a comprehensive financial services provider. The company offers a variety of services, including Alipay, the largest mobile and online payments platform, and Yu’e Bao, a wealth management platform that was once the world's largest money-market fund. In addition to payment solutions, Ant Group provides credit services through Huabei and Zhima Credit, a third-party credit rating system. It also holds a stake in MYbank, an online banking service, and offers a range of financial products through Ant Fortune. With a mission to ensure equal access to financial services for consumers and small businesses, Ant Group leverages advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. The company operates in over 200 countries and regions, establishing itself as a leader in digital finance.