China Reins in Jack Ma’s Ant Group With Enforced Overhaul

China Reins in Jack Ma’s Ant Group With Enforced Overhaul
A thermal imaging camera is seen in front of a logo of Ant Group at the headquarters of Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba, in Hangzhou, China on Oct. 29, 2020. Reuters/Aly Song/File Photo
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The Chinese regime has imposed a sweeping restructuring on Jack Ma’s Ant Group, the fintech group whose record $37 billion IPO was derailed by regulators in November, underscoring Beijing’s determination to rein in its internet giants.

The overhaul, which has been in the works for several months, includes Ant turning into a financial holding firm, a move expected to curb its profitability and valuation.