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Ant Group\u2019s initial public offering postponed by Shanghai Stock Exchange<\/h3>

After supervisory interviews, Shanghai Stock Exchange<\/a> postponed Ant Group\u2019s IPO in late 2020 due to changes in the financial technology regulatory environment and other \u201cmajor issues\u201d.<\/p><\/div><\/article>

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, formerly known as Ant Financial, operates Alipay, the world\u2019s largest digital payments platform. As it prepares to go public in one of the world\u2019s largest initial public offerings (IPOs), here\u2019s what you need to know about how to buy Ant Group shares in the UK.<\/p>

What we know about the Ant Financial IPO<\/h3>

Hangzhou-headquartered Ant Group plans to go public through a parallel listing on Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges.<\/p>

This Alibaba<\/a> affiliate aims to raise as much as US$34.5 billion through its dual-listing. If successful, this listing will break world records for the largest IPO to date. It also happens to be the first time a listing of its size is being priced outside of New York City.<\/p>

Ant Group plans to evenly split its offerings between the two exchanges, with up to 1.67 billion shares up for grabs on each exchange, accounting for 11% of total outstanding shares. The New York Times<\/a> suggests that Ant Group could be worth as much as US$310 billion.<\/p>

This valuation puts it on par with JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest financial institutions in the world.<\/p>

The projected price for Ant Group\u2019s Shanghai stock was 68.8 yuan (about \u00a37.97), while its Hong Kong stock was expected to launch at 80 Hong Kong dollars (about \u00a38). Shares were expected to go live on their respective exchanges on 5 November 2020.<\/p>

There\u2019s no way to predict exactly how the IPO will ultimately shake out. We\u2019ll update this page as more information becomes available.<\/p>

How to invest in Ant Group from the UK<\/h3>

Although Ant Group\u2019s stock will only be available on Chinese exchanges, UK investors can still buy shares. In fact, there are three ways that you can invest in Ant Group from the UK.<\/p>

1. Use an international share trading account<\/h4>

As Ant Group will be listed on the Hong Kong exchange, if you want to buy Ant Group shares you\u2019re going to need a trading account which gives you access to international shares.<\/p>

There are several providers which support the Hong Kong stock exchange in the UK, including eToro<\/a>, interactive investor<\/a>, Degiro<\/a> and Saxo Bank<\/a>. At the moment, interactive investor is running a promotion which gives you \u00a3100 of free trades for new customers. Pretty sweet!<\/p>

All of these platforms offer Ant Group shares<\/h5>
Table: sorted by promoted deals first<\/div>

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/article>

2. Buy Alibaba shares<\/h4>

Another option for investors who want to purchase Ant Group stocks is to back its parent company, Alibaba. This is a less direct investment than purchasing Ant Group stocks outright and you\u2019ll need a share-trading account that lets you trade US stocks. Alibaba trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BABA.<\/p>

Get more detailed information and learn how to buy BABA stock.<\/a><\/p>

3. Buy ETFs<\/h4>

You can also indirectly add Ant Group stocks to your portfolio by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the stock. Once the stock hits the market, keep an eye out for ETFs that add Ant Group shares to their overall holdings. By purchasing these ETFs, you\u2019ll gain some exposure to Ant Group\u2019s stock.<\/p>

The following ETFs already invest heavily in Chinese stocks, so they may be worth watching once Ant shares go live:<\/p>

  • iShares MSCI China ETF<\/li>
  • KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF<\/li>
  • Renaissance Capital\u2019s International IPO ETF<\/li>
  • SPDR S&P China ETF<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n