Core Viewpoint - The regulatory scrutiny on non-bank payment institutions in China is intensifying, as evidenced by the recent penalties imposed on Yiwupay for violations related to reserve fund management, account management, and clearing management [2][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - Yiwupay, a subsidiary of Xiaogoods City, was fined 3.21 million yuan for violating reserve fund management, account management, and clearing management regulations [2]. - Two responsible personnel were warned and fined 80,000 yuan each for their roles in the violations [2]. - The penalties reflect the regulatory authority's ongoing commitment to enforce compliance in core operational areas of payment institutions [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Yiwupay was established in 2012 and obtained a payment business license in July 2013, allowing it to operate internet payment services nationwide [2]. - The company was acquired by Xiaogoods City in June 2022 and rebranded as "Yiwupay" [3]. - Yiwupay has expanded its business into cross-border payment services and has received approval for cross-border RMB business [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Yiwupay achieved profitability in 2023, with a net profit of 16.29 million yuan after a loss of approximately 5.72 million yuan in the first half of the year [3]. - The projected net profit for 2024 is 61.04 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 274.67% [3]. - In the first nine months of 2025, Yiwupay's cross-border payment transaction volume exceeded 27 billion yuan, showing a growth of over 35% [3].
违反备付金管理、账户管理等多项规定,义支付被罚321万元