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The Ant International team had the pleasure of introducing AquaViva, our new global programme for marine conservation, over the weekend at the COP29 Singapore Pavilion 🌊🐠🐬🐋 Ant International decided to focus on marine conservation and biodiversity due to the huge impact that the ocean has, not just to the climate but to so many local communities and livelihoods, particularly here in Asia Pacific, where many communities are impacted by coastal changes. What makes AquaViva unique is that we will use our digital innovations and ecosystem reach, and work collaboratively with expert partners to drive meaningful and sustainable change. We're proud to have Conservation International as our first key partner - jointly driving sustainability innovation from Singapore to the region. Incredibly excited to embark on our first project with Conservation International - whale shark conservation in Indonesia. What's more exciting is that this is just the start of our journey. Addressing environmental challenges requires sustained efforts and long-term partnerships. We will continue to learn, adapt and work with more like-minded organisations and people to create a more sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gd9is2pr

Rounding off our #SFF2024 recap, across teams, Ant International’s leaders took to the stage last week to share how we are leveraging new technologies: • Empowering merchants with AI: Chief Product Officer Jiangming Yang outlined how Ant International uses #AI across the payments lifecycle to empower merchants and their customers • Transforming treasury with blockchain and tokenization: Head of Platform Tech Kelvin Li discussed how #blockchain and #tokenization can enable real-time global treasury solutions through initiatives like #ProjectGuardian • AI for SMEs and financial inclusion: General Manager of Global Credit Tech Quan Yu and Senior Director for Wallet Tech Zhixian Li highlighted how Ant International uses #AI to bring #SMEs online and expand their access to credit We also had the honor of hosting VIP visitors at our booth last week, where they explored our latest solutions to help businesses digitalize and thrive in the digital economy. Watch the video for more event highlights – and see you at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025! 😉 Mr Ravi Menon and Dr Veerathai Santiprabhob (GFTN) | Dr Khaled Al-Dhaher and Mr Yazeed Al-Nafjan, CFA (Saudi Central Bank – SAMA) | Mr Gilles Roth (Minister of Finance Luxembourg) | Khun Daranee Saeju (Bank of Thailand) | Mr Denis Beau (Banque de France) | Mr Jose Manuel Marques (Banco de España) | Mr Ulrich Bindseil (European Central Bank) | Mr Nino Landerer (Deutsche Bundesbank) | Ms Karen O'Sullivan (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) | Mr Sing Chiong Leong and Mr Kenneth Gay (Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)) | Mr Olivier Lim (Singapore Tourism Board) | Ms Valérie Pécresse (Région Ile de France) | Mr Sumnesh Joshi (Government of India Official)

At the COP SG Pavilion, Ant International unveiled our global sustainability initiative - AquaViva - a new global programme for marine conservation 🌊🐠🐬🐋 We will leverage our expertise in tech innovation and reach via digital platforms to mobilise digital users towards adopting a sustainability mindset and supporting eco-friendly initiatives that benefit marine ecosystems. Conservation International, with over 25 years of experience in Asia Pacific (APAC) conservation, joins as AquaViva’s first key partner, contributing their deep expertise to protect oceans and enhance ecosystem health. The inaugural joint project will focus on whale shark conservation in Indonesia, engaging with Indonesian authorities and communities to develop and implement ecotourism policies and practices that support whale shark-friendly, sustainable tourism around key habitats in Saleh Bay, Sumbawa; Gorontalo, Sulawesi; and Kaimana, West Papua. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g693h7BV #AntInternational #AquaViva #MarineConservation

Today at #COP29 at the COP SG Pavilion, Ant International and Conservation International took the stage to introduce #AquaViva 🌊 The ocean represents our greatest ally against the impacts of climate change, generating 50% of the oxygen we need, absorbing 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions and capturing 90% of the excess heat generated by these emissions. 🌊 Despite international commitment, only 8% of the ocean is protected so far, short of the 30% target necessary to sustain the ocean’s benefits for our people and environment. Stay tuned to find out how digital innovations and collaborative partnerships can drive meaningful impact for marine biodiversity conservation. #AntInternational #MarineConservation

Our Chief Sustainability Officer Leiming Chen joined fellow CSOs at the Singapore FinTech Festival last week to discuss the importance of sustainability and how the fintech industry is leading the green transition. Key insights from their sharing include: 1. Aligning sustainability with business strategies: Companies need to consider the sustainability impact of each venture. 2. Importance of SMEs: We need to empower SMEs in their sustainability journey. Through our new MSME Sustainability Impact Scorecard, Ant International supports small businesses in their green transformation, helping them access green financing opportunities. 3. Leveraging technology: Businesses can optimize their electricity consumption through technologies such as green computing. Together, through collective action and innovation, we can drive meaningful change. #AntInternational #SingaporeFinTechFestival #sustainability

Singapore built, Global scale. With a vision to reimagine financial services for #inclusion, we’ve focused on leveraging #technology and #innovation to break down financial accessibility barriers for MSMEs. We take immense pride in what we’ve achieved over the past two years in enabling these businesses to future-proof through more accessible, inclusive financial services. As we grow and scale, we’re excited and ready to serve the diverse global community of small and growing businesses. As our CEO Su Mei Toh shared in her recent interview with South China Morning Post SCMP “By deploying our strategy of #embeddedfinance, putting our financial services on regional and global platforms, unifying our financial services and breaking down borders, we make financial services a lot more accessible for regional and global MSMEs.” Anything worth doing is never easy. We’re doubling down on our efforts to simplify financial services and collaborate with regional and global partners, both private and public, to make financial services without borders a reality. #ANEXTBank #SFF2024 #FintechInnovation #Collaboration #Inclusion #BringingAboutWhatsNext #DigitalBanking #EmbeddedFinance

What an incredible week at the Singapore FinTech Festival! Ant International showcased the latest solutions at our booth, while our executives spoke on the future of digital payments and financial inclusion. In one of the key #SFF2024 sessions, our President Douglas Feagin discussed the vital role SMEs play in the global economy, the challenges they encounter, and how larger players can support them. Key takeaways from the panelists include: 1. SMEs still struggle with access to technology, credit, and customers. 2. In particular, many SMEs are unable to tap into opportunities in the global tourism market. Alipay+ is working with wallet partners and national QR codes to change this by enabling interoperability between SMEs and multiple digital payment methods used by travelers worldwide. 3. New technologies, like privacy-preserving computing, can help to democratize access to payment data and broaden SMEs’ financing opportunities. At Ant International, we recognize the importance of SMEs and are committed to supporting them. We will continue to innovate and leverage technology to help them overcome barriers, unlock new opportunities, and foster sustainable growth. Together, we can build a more inclusive and connected future for SMEs worldwide. #AntInternational #SingaporeFinTechFestival #digitalpayments #financialinclusion #SMEs

🌐 Transforming Payments for a Seamless Future 🌐 Gary Liu, General Manager of Antom, Ant International (second from left) took the stage at Singapore FinTech Festival to discuss how digital payments are powering business growth in today’s dynamic market. Key insights from his panel discussion: 1️⃣ The True Value of Payments: Digital payments are no longer just the final step in a transaction; they’re the gateway to deeper connections between merchants and consumers. By leveraging diverse local payment methods and digital tools, businesses can create seamless experiences that foster long-term consumer engagement and drive future transactions. 2️⃣ Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments: Current cross-border payments are slow due to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screenings. By utilizing AI to streamline these processes, we can reduce fraud and accelerate transaction speeds. Blockchain will further enable secure, fast cross-border payments, fostering a trust-driven ecosystem. The future of payments goes beyond transactions—it’s about fueling growth through seamless, secure, and efficient solutions. 🚀 #DigitalPayments #Fintech #SFF2024 #AI #Blockchain #FutureOfPayments

Alipay+ is now live on NEPALPAY QR, enabling travelers to make seamless cross-border payment at more than 875,000 merchants across Nepal. Ant International and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) jointly announced this milestone at the Singapore FinTech Festival. Mr. Vishrut Thapa, Chairman, NCHL said: "This achievement is surely in line with the strategic plan of the Nepal Rastra Bank to enable our retail payment system for global payment linkages. It is also a testament to our close cooperation, commitment and collaboration between NCHL and Ant International to create seamless cross-border payment connectivity." Mr. Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, Chief Executive Officer, NCHL, said: “This is the first ever rollout announcement of cross-border payments for NEPALPAY QR and our interoperable QR. We are extremely delighted to showcase Nepal’s QR scheme and our retail payment system in the global arena.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAJWsXBv Alipay+ is also connected with national standardized QR codes in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Cambodia. #AlipayPlus #MobilePayment #Travel

It was a great experience coming back to the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. Glad to see the great crowd at our booth. Thanks to our esteemed guests, partners and attendees for giving our team the chance to present to you our latest set of innovative solutions. I also had the opportunity to share the stage with Ari Sarker (Mastercard), Melissa Guzy (Arbor Ventures) and Tal Cohen (Nasdaq), to discuss the challenges and opportunities for our industry. I shared more about how Ant International is leveraging AI and blockchain to solve real issues impacting cross-border transactions. It was great to catch up with so many friends of the industry - each year at #SFF, we're reminded of the energy of the financial services industry and the strength in collaborations. I believe we can create even greater impact and innovation in the coming year. Alipay+ | Antom | WorldFirst | ANEXT Bank | bettr #SingaporeFintechFestival #innovation #AI #blockchain