The financial technology companies supported by Wal-Mart are valued at $2.5 billion. The traditional banking industry is under threat. Wal-Mart is injecting more funds into its newly-started financial start-ups, obtaining a valuation of $2.5 billion for this company, and indicating its ambition to further set foot in the financial services industry. According to informed sources, the world's largest retailer is jointly leading the financing of more than 300 million US dollars with investment company Ribbit Capital. This marks a new valuation for the company named One, in which Wal-Mart holds a majority stake. Wal-Mart has been providing products to many customers and employees in order to gain a greater foothold in the field of financial services. For the financial industry, the threat of Wal-Mart and other companies encroaching on its territory is getting closer and closer. Just last year, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon mentioned the competitive threat of Wal-Mart and other enterprises, pointing out that its hundreds of millions of customers and huge resources at its disposal were "extraordinary competitive advantages".Hong Kong media revealed that French President Macron plans to visit China in the new year. On the 13th, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post quoted several people familiar with the matter as saying that French President Macron plans to visit China in the new year. The report mentioned that Bona, foreign affairs adviser to the French President, took a team of assistants to China this week to "act as an advance stop" for Macron's visit to China in 2025. (World Wide Web)Alipay launched the commercial insurance code, and the first batch has been connected to Taikang and Zhongan medical insurance. On December 13th, Alipay launched the commercial insurance code. This means that after the patient has paid the medical insurance for hospitalization, if it needs to be supplemented, he can directly use the business insurance code to apply for prepayment of hospitalization expenses, and then initiate reimbursement claims to the insurance company. At present, users can open this service by searching for "business insurance code" on Alipay, and can apply for medical treatment quota according to the prompts. The first phase of the commercial insurance code has covered the mainstream millions of medical insurance under Taikang Online and Zhongan Online, and will cover more insurance institutions and insurance types in the future.
Turkish Foreign Minister held talks with US Secretary of State to discuss the situation in Syria. On December 13th, local time, Turkish Foreign Minister Feidan held talks with US Secretary of State Blinken, focusing on the latest development of the situation in Syria. Feidan said that the talks discussed the cooperation between Turkey and the United States. The primary task of the two countries is to ensure the stability of Syria and prevent extremist organizations "Islamic State" and the PKK from occupying a dominant position in Syria. In addition, the advancement of the armed "Syrian National Army" supported by Turkey in the region is also one of the topics. Blinken revealed that the United States and Turkey have reached a broad consensus on the future of Syria. The two sides discussed the future role of the United States and Turkey in Syria and the necessity of continuing efforts to crack down on the extremist organization "Islamic State". (CCTV News)Minsheng Bank: New Hope Chemical was approved to increase its shareholding by no more than 68 million shares. Minsheng Bank announced that the State Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau approved New Hope Chemical Investment Co., Ltd. to increase its shareholding in Minsheng Bank by no more than 68 million shares through the secondary market within six months. After the completion of the increase, New Hope Chemical and its concerted actions will hold no more than 2.24 billion shares of Minsheng Bank, with a shareholding ratio of no more than 5.12%.Azure lithium battery: Robot/dog is the application field of lithium battery that the company pays close attention to. At present, only a few shipments are used in this field. Robot/dog is the application field of lithium battery that the company pays close attention to. At present, only a few shipments are used in this field, accounting for a small proportion. At present, power tools, cleaning appliances and electric motorcycles are the main applications.
Singapore Straits Times Index closed at 3,810.35.Barclays: Raise the target price of Standard Chartered from 940p to 970p.The financial technology companies supported by Wal-Mart are valued at $2.5 billion. The traditional banking industry is under threat. Wal-Mart is injecting more funds into its newly-started financial start-ups, obtaining a valuation of $2.5 billion for this company, and indicating its ambition to further set foot in the financial services industry. According to informed sources, the world's largest retailer is jointly leading the financing of more than 300 million US dollars with investment company Ribbit Capital. This marks a new valuation for the company named One, in which Wal-Mart holds a majority stake. Wal-Mart has been providing products to many customers and employees in order to gain a greater foothold in the field of financial services. For the financial industry, the threat of Wal-Mart and other companies encroaching on its territory is getting closer and closer. Just last year, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon mentioned the competitive threat of Wal-Mart and other enterprises, pointing out that its hundreds of millions of customers and huge resources at its disposal were "extraordinary competitive advantages".
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide
12-14
Strategy guide
Strategy guide 12-14