20180124_A300 Summit Interview: Kevin Guo

Kevin Guo, founder and co-chairman of online lender Dianrong, speaks to the Nikkei Asian Review in Singapore. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

The key to surviving in China's P2P marketplace? Understanding regulations

Online lender Dianrong eyes Southeast Asia opportunities, founder says

SINGAPORE -- China's increasingly competitive peer-to-peer marketplace requires players to understand government regulations and align their strategies accordingly, said Kevin Guo, co-founder and co-chairman of Dianrong, which specializes in making small loans over the internet.

The company, founded in 2012, is looking for business opportunities in Southeast Asia. It is also planning an initial public offering but is not saying where or when it intends to be listed.

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