Finance at underserved's fingertips

Eric Jing is leading Ant Financial to corporate glory by marrying fintech with social conscience

For Eric Jing, president of Ant Financial Services Group, finance is a powerful tool that can "help people live a much happier life".

"But using digital technologies, the threshold to get financial services can be lowered," said the 43-year-old, adding his company's mission is to enable entrepreneurs, small and micro businesses and young people to get closer to their dreams via financial services, whether it is a dream to buy a smartphone or bankroll their own businesses.