Yusys banking ties look like put-off as it seeks a second listing in Hong Kong
The Baidu-backed provider of technology services for banks reported falling revenue last year, reflecting a challenging environment for its customers Key Takeaways: Shenzhen-listed Yusys has filed for a Hong Kong…
Yeahka secures bridgehead in U.S. payments market
The Chinese fintech has cleared one of many regulatory hurdles to enter the U.S. digital payments business after gaining a state-level operating license Key Takeaways: After getting U.S. federal clearance,…
Lexin’s profit jump masks slowdown in its main loan business
The company reported a big net income increase for the first quarter, but its revenue fell on sluggishness in its loan facilitation business Key Takeaways: Lexin’s net profit doubled in…
A fintech lender rebound, and a hotel mess
Fintech lenders are entering a new golden era, with Jiayin reporting 46% growth for its core consumer lending business in last year's fourth quarter and forecasting similar gains this year. What's driving this rebound? And hotelier H World is still trying to fix a German acquisition from 2019 that wiped out its profit in the fourth quarter of last year. Will the Chinese hotelier be able to turn around this money-losing offshore asset?
Jiayin cashes in on China’s efforts to boost consumer spending
The fintech lender’s revenue from its main business jumped in last year’s fourth quarter as China rolled out a series of measures to stimulate its economy Key Takeaways: Jiayin’s revenue…
Auditor drama casts unflattering light on Lufax at already-difficult time
The online loan facilitator moved to fire PwC after the accountant raised a red flag over some related-party transactions Key Takeaways: Lufax’s board has proposed terminating PwC as its external…
Waton plays up fintech transformation, though without much evidence
The online stockbroker prominently highlights its focus on fintech services as it seeks a New York IPO, but its financial results don’t quite back that up Key Takeaways: Waton is…