China Vows Oversight of Fintech, Financial Holding Firms

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Li Keqiang , left, reads his work report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5.Photographer: Leo Ramirez/AFP/Getty Images
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China plans to step up oversight of financial holding companies and the nation’s booming fintech industry, Premier Li Keqiang said, setting the tone for closer scrutiny over the next five years of behemoths including Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co.