SHANGHAI -- Ant Group has begun to downsize its once-thriving consumer loan business in a sharp turnaround for a company that a year ago was being lauded for revolutionizing finance.
Alibaba affiliate must fund 30% of outstanding credit extended, now at $330bn
Ant was valued at $280 billion before its IPO was scuttled last year. © Reuters
SHANGHAI -- Ant Group has begun to downsize its once-thriving consumer loan business in a sharp turnaround for a company that a year ago was being lauded for revolutionizing finance.