Core Viewpoint - Beijing Gao Huitong Commercial Management Co., Ltd. has voluntarily reduced its business scope by exiting the prepaid card issuance and acceptance business, while retaining its Class I stored value account operations, as approved by the People's Bank of China [4][5]. Company Summary - Gao Huitong was established in August 2008 and is headquartered in Beijing, with branches in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou [2]. - The company received its payment business license for prepaid card issuance and acceptance in June 2012, and expanded its license in July 2013 to include internet payment services [5]. Business Changes - The recent approval from the People's Bank of China allows Gao Huitong to exit Class II stored value account operations, which includes prepaid card issuance and acceptance [4]. - The company aims to concentrate resources on developing more competitive internet payment services, aligning with industry trends and strategic optimization needs [7]. Regulatory Context - In 2025, six payment institutions have had their licenses revoked, indicating a trend of consolidation and regulatory tightening within the payment industry [8][10]. - The total number of active payment licenses has decreased to 169, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the market [8]. Compliance Issues - Gao Huitong faced compliance challenges, including a significant fine totaling approximately 27.87 million yuan for various violations, such as unauthorized barcode payment operations and failure to enforce real-name account verification [6][7]. - The company has stated that the recent adjustments to its business model were conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and that customer rights have been safeguarded [7].