BEIJING—China’s Ant Group has raised its registered capital to $5.44 billion from $3.69 billion, public business registration records showed, as the fintech giant continues its government-mandated restructuring.
Ant, an affiliate of e-commerce leader Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., in a Monday statement said the increase was to support growth and was “according to relevant regulations and business needs.”
Authorities in April ordered sweeping restructuring at Ant after halting the financial technology (fintech) firm’s record $37 billion initial public offering, scheduled for November 2020, underscoring government determination to rein in its internet giants.
The overhaul subjects Ant to tougher regulatory oversight and capital requirements.
