Ant Group stories
Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
#
crypto
#
fintech
#
mdm
Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
Binance appoints SB Seker as new Head of Asia Pacific region
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
#
crypto
#
fintech
#
blockchain
Binance has named SB Seker as Head of Asia Pacific to lead strategic growth and regulatory cooperation across the region's dynamic crypto markets.
Exclusive: WorldFirst discusses SME success in cross-border payments
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
#
supply chain
#
cloud services
#
security
WorldFirst, led by Jim Vrondas in Australia and New Zealand, is empowering SMEs with innovative cross-border payment solutions, revolutionising global trade.
Ant Group raises cross-border transaction limit to $5,000
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
#
fintech
#
alipay
#
tourism
Ant Group boosts its cross-border payment limit fivefold to $5,000 per transaction to simplify international visits in line with China's updated policies.
Paymentology appoints former Marqeta executive Jeff Parker as new CEO
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
#
accenture
#
macquarie bank
#
ofx
Former Marqeta executive, Jeff Parker, has been appointed as the new CEO of global issuer-processor, Paymentology.
DFS and Ant Group launch strategic global cooperation
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
#
partner programmes
#
payment technologies
#
dfs group
DFS Group and Ant Group have formed a global strategic cooperation to enhance payments and marketing digitalisation across DFS' retail network.
Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as general manager of international business
Fri, 13th May 2022
#
digital transformation
#
online services
#
digital economy
Ant Group's Digital Technology unit has appointed Derrick Loi as GM of International Business, to expand fintech solutions and services worldwide.
Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as General manager of international business
Fri, 13th May 2022
#
digital transformation
#
blockchain
#
online services
Derrick Loi has become Ant Group's General Manager of international business, creating global access to fintech solutions, software and blockchain.
.webp)
Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
#
payment technologies
#
digital economy
#
sme
Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional GM for SEA, to support SMEs in digital economy & collaborate with public & private sectors.