Ant International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial technology |
| Founded | 2023 |
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| Website | www |
Ant International is a Singapore-based financial technology company that provides digital payment, digitization, and financial services across international markets, including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.[1]
History
Ant International was founded in 2023 as part of Ant Group’s initiative to expand its services beyond the Chinese mainland.[2] It initially operated as the global business arm of Ant Group, focusing on digital payments and financial services in international markets.[3]
In March 2024, Ant Group announced a restructuring of some of its operations into independently managed business units.[4] As a result of this reorganization, Ant International became an independently operated company.[5] Following its establishment, the company introduced several digital finance platforms and expanded its services globally.[6]
Business model
Ant International operates a business model focused on providing digital payment and financial services to financial institutions and merchants.[7] The company develops and manages platforms that facilitate electronic payments, digital wallet interoperability, and financial services for businesses engaged in international trade.[8] Its services include Alipay+, solutions that links various regional e-wallets to support cross-border transactions; Antom, which provides merchant payment systems and related tools; WorldFirst, a platform offering international payment and financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises; and Bettr, which supports the integration of credit services into third-party platforms.[8]
To enhance transaction security, Ant International employs an artificial intelligence-based system known as AI SHIELD, which is intended to identify and address fraudulent activity during payment processing.[9]
Partnerships
Ant International has formed collaborations with Deutsche Bank and other notable global financial institutions to support the development and deployment of financial technologies such as stablecoins.[10] In partnership with Barclays, the company has worked on artificial intelligence models aimed at improving foreign exchange forecasting and treasury-related functions.[11] It has also partnered with HSBC to introduce tokenised deposit services in Hong Kong, using blockchain technology.[12] In Europe, Ant International has collaborated with BNP Paribas to develop infrastructure for cross-border payments, with the goal of enhancing the efficiency of international transactions.[13]
See also
References
- ^ Wency Chen,"Ant International issues first sustainability report after spin-off amid IPO speculation". South China Morning Post. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ant Group's global unit pulls in US$3 billion in revenue ahead of spin-off". South China Morning Post. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ant Group Expands Singapore Presence and Launches Ant International Foundation". thedigitalbanker.com. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Ann Cao,"Ant Group expands Alipay into two business units in latest restructuring move". South China Morning Post. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ant International Launches First Sustainability Report and Framework". Fintech News Singapore. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Liu Ran and Denise Jia,"Ant International's First Sustainability Report Reveals Extent of Global Expansion and Fuels IPO Speculation". caixinglobal.com. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ant Group's Global Unit Posts US$3 Billion Revenue Ahead of Planned Spinoff". Fintech News Singapore. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Ant International Announces Sustainability Framework, Serving 100 mn Merchants to Advance Inclusive Growth in Re-globalisation". ffnews.com. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ant International pushes AI strategy with AI platform for fintechs". thedigitalbanker.com. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Deutsche Bank, Ant to Improve Payment and FX Services for Businesses". fintechnews.sg. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ant International Combines Capabilities With Barclays to Make FX Transactions More Efficient". thefintechtimes.com. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Julie Zhang,"HSBC launches Hong Kong's first blockchain-based settlement service with Ant International". South China Morning Post. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Cameron Emanuel-Burns,"BNP Paribas partners Ant International to enhance cross-border payment solutions in Europe". fintechfutures.com. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2025.