Ant Bank, part of Ant Group, has launched stock trading services within AlipayHK, offering zero-commission trading for Hong Kong equities as it expands its retail investment features in the city.

The service allows users to trade Hong Kong and US stocks, ETFs, and selected structured products through the app’s wealth management section, according to the South China Morning Post.

According to company materials, the integration aims to build a “one-stop” personal finance platform by combining trading with payments, savings, and fund investments.

It also includes zero-commission Hong Kong stock trades, no custody fees, and free real-time market data.

The move follows Ant Group’s broader expansion into brokerage services in Hong Kong.

In March 2024, its wealth management affiliate Wealthiness and Prosperity Holding completed the acquisition of a 50.55% stake in Bright Smart Securities for HK$2.81 billion, strengthening its position in the local securities sector amid rising competition from fintech platforms.

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