China’s changing consumer economy: A fintech lending crackdown and a toothpaste IPO
"Young Chinese today think nothing of buying just anything that they need on an app and getting it delivered to their door 30 minutes later." Rene Vanguestaine Key Takeaways: A…
Its accounting scandal wrapping up, Lufax faces bigger challenge from China’s economy
The loan facilitator revealed previously undisclosed transactions and changed its CEO as it tries to resume trading of its Hong Kong shares after a year-long suspension Key Takeaways: Lufax disclosed…
Online lenders cool as China’s economic rebound wobbles
Lufax, Qifu and FinVolution face difficulties growing while also managing risk in a slowing economy, their latest quarterly results show Key Takeaways: Online loan facilitators Lufax and Qifu both reported…
Qudian unveils last-mile delivery transformation plan
The former Chinese online consumer lender revealed it began trialing a new last-mile delivery service in Australia and New Zealand at the end of last year Key Takeaways: Qudian announced…
Qudian Finds New Business Model in Buying Back Shares
Online lender announces plan to buy back up to $200 million worth of its shares, sending its stock up by as much as 60% Key Takeaways: Qudian has announced a…
Qudian Sees Food for Growth in Prepared Meals, Weighs Exit of Core Lending Business
The former fintech pioneer’s stock fell more than 10% after it announced a potential wind down of its original credit business as well as a new foray into ready-made meal…
FinVolution Emerging as Fintech Lending Leader After Industry Makeover
Direct lender-turned-loan facilitator reported better results for 2021 than two of its peers that also released earnings last week, sparking a 30% jump in its shares Key Takeaways: • FinVolution,…