支付机构加速海外掘金：PingPong、空中云汇等拿牌

Core Insights - The cross-border payment market is experiencing significant developments, with PingPong becoming the first Chinese third-party payment institution to obtain payment licenses in Malaysia and the UAE [1][2] - Other payment institutions, such as Airwallex, LianLian Digital, and Yika, are also expanding their overseas licensing efforts, indicating a trend of accelerated overseas license acquisition in the industry [1][6] Group 1: PingPong's Expansion - PingPong has received the MSB license from the Central Bank of Malaysia, enabling it to provide compliant global payment solutions for local and global businesses, supporting transactions in Malaysian Ringgit and other major currencies [2] - The UAE payment license will allow PingPong to assist local businesses in global expansion and provide services such as account opening, local remittance, payment aggregation, local acquiring, and cross-border transfers [2][3] - As of now, PingPong has acquired over 60 payment licenses and permits across various regions, including China, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, and the UAE, covering key global trade areas [3] Group 2: Industry Trends - The acquisition of overseas licenses is viewed as an entry ticket, while operational licenses are considered the core competitive advantage for cross-border payment institutions [12] - The cost of applying for licenses varies significantly across regions, with the US MSB license having a low barrier to entry, while the Hong Kong MSO license can cost around 500,000 to 600,000 yuan [12][14] - Payment institutions face challenges from both international policies, such as the US's "reciprocal tariff" policy, and domestic compliance requirements, necessitating a focus on local service capabilities and efficient integration of cross-border RMB settlement with domestic payment scenarios [14]