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SHANGHAI, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Yaseen Anwar, visited FinVolution Group's headquarters from May 22 to 23, delivering a keynote address on the critical role of technology in driving financial inclusion and navigating global economic uncertainty.
During the visit, Mr. Anwar held in-depth discussions with FinVolution's senior leadership and employee representatives on macroeconomic trends, fintech innovation, and the company's global expansion strategy.
In his speech, Mr. Anwar emphasized that technology is not merely a tool for efficiency, but a strategic asset for managing uncertainty. "Technology has become a powerful enabler amid global volatility," he said. He noted that tech-driven financial solutions are increasingly recognized worldwide, especially for their impact in broadening access to finance in developing markets. He also pointed to regional integration as a key pathway for mitigating external shocks and unlocking new growth opportunities for globally oriented, innovative enterprises like FinVolution.
Mr. Anwar praised FinVolution's strong technical capabilities and culture of innovation, encouraging the company to remain steadfast in its mission to promote inclusive and sustainable financial services.
As a fintech enterprise combining advanced technology with localized operations, FinVolution continues to expand its presence across the Asia-Pacific under its "Deep Localization + Global Expansion" strategy. Since launching its globalization efforts in 2018, the company has built localized fintech platforms in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan, and is actively growing its tech service footprint in regions such as Latin America. As of Q1 2025, FinVolution had served more than 7.6 million users overseas, with international business contributing 20.4% of its quarterly revenue.
Mr. Anwar's visit further affirms FinVolution's commitment to leveraging technology to foster regional connectivity and financial empowerment. The company reiterated its openness to global collaboration and its goal of sharing its fintech capabilities to meet the rising demand for inclusive financial services worldwide.
SHANGHAI, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Yaseen Anwar, visited FinVolution Group's headquarters from May 22 to 23, delivering a keynote address on the critical role of technology in driving financial inclusion and navigating global economic uncertainty.
During the visit, Mr. Anwar held in-depth discussions with FinVolution's senior leadership and employee representatives on macroeconomic trends, fintech innovation, and the company's global expansion strategy.
In his speech, Mr. Anwar emphasized that technology is not merely a tool for efficiency, but a strategic asset for managing uncertainty. "Technology has become a powerful enabler amid global volatility," he said. He noted that tech-driven financial solutions are increasingly recognized worldwide, especially for their impact in broadening access to finance in developing markets. He also pointed to regional integration as a key pathway for mitigating external shocks and unlocking new growth opportunities for globally oriented, innovative enterprises like FinVolution.
Mr. Anwar praised FinVolution's strong technical capabilities and culture of innovation, encouraging the company to remain steadfast in its mission to promote inclusive and sustainable financial services.
As a fintech enterprise combining advanced technology with localized operations, FinVolution continues to expand its presence across the Asia-Pacific under its "Deep Localization + Global Expansion" strategy. Since launching its globalization efforts in 2018, the company has built localized fintech platforms in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan, and is actively growing its tech service footprint in regions such as Latin America. As of Q1 2025, FinVolution had served more than 7.6 million users overseas, with international business contributing 20.4% of its quarterly revenue.
Mr. Anwar's visit further affirms FinVolution's commitment to leveraging technology to foster regional connectivity and financial empowerment. The company reiterated its openness to global collaboration and its goal of sharing its fintech capabilities to meet the rising demand for inclusive financial services worldwide.
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Former Pakistan Central Bank Governor Yaseen Anwar Visits FinVolution, Highlights Tech for Inclusion
Former Pakistan Central Bank Governor Yaseen Anwar Visits FinVolution, Highlights Tech for Inclusion
From Pearl Studio, the Studio Behind Kung Fu Panda 3, the Mythological Comedy Marks the Next Major Chinese Animated Release as Chinese Animation Continues Its Global Expansion
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Studio and CMC Pictures officially announce the upcoming release of All Wishes Come True!, a fresh animated comedy feature inspired by the classic Chinese folklore tale The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. The film will open in the Chinese domestic market on July 24, with its worldwide release outside China set for this summer.
Produced by Pearl Studio, the acclaimed animation company behind Kung Fu Panda 3, Abominable, and the Academy Award-nominated Over the Moon, All Wishes Come True! reimagines the traditional mythology through a contemporary comedic lens. Blending fantasy, humor, and adventure, the story follows eight ordinary mortals who outwit formidable gods with wit and courage, proving that even mortals can challenge the divine and earn the title of the legendary Eight Immortals.
Written and directed by Mu Zhengyang, with action design by Hong Kong Film Awards winner Su Hang (The Shadow's Edge) and voice direction by Chen Hao (Ne Zha), the film brings together acclaimed talent from across China's film and animation industries.
Following the record-breaking success of Ne Zha 2, which grossed more than US$2.2 billion worldwide, and the continued expansion of Chinese animation in overseas markets, with the sector reaching US$9.3 billion in 2025, All Wishes Come True! represents the latest effort to bring another of China's most beloved mythological tales to audiences worldwide.
About Pearl Studio
Headquartered in Beijing, Pearl Studio is CMC Inc.'s animation content platform and one of China's largest animation studios, as well as one of the most internationally renowned Chinese animation studios. Pearl Studio is dedicated to making animated comedy features and other animated films rooted in oriental cultures, and delivering world-class family entertainment content and experiences to audiences in China and abroad.
Building on a legacy that includes major productions such as Kung Fu Panda 3, Abominable and Over The Moon (nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards), Pearl Studio is currently developing multiple original animation theatrical film projects inspired by traditional Chinese culture, and will continue to bring richer and more diverse stories to global audiences in the future.
About CMC
CMC Pictures is the film platform of CMC Inc., engaged in development, production, investment, marketing, and domestic and international distribution. As one of the leading film companies in China, CMC Pictures partners range from top-notch domestic filmmakers to major Hollywood studios, world-class producers and directors around the globe. Specializing in a wide range of genres from China and beyond, it has produced or co-produced major titles including The Meg series, Unspoken, The Dumpling Queen, Last Days, and more. Together with Pearl Studio, CMC Inc.'s animation content platform, CMC Pictures is part of CMC Inc.'s broader content ecosystem.
In less than a decade since launching its international distribution business in 2016, CMC Pictures has released around 120 major films worldwide, including The Wandering Earth series, Ne Zha series, Detective Chinatown series, Ip Man 4, A Writer's Odyssey, and more. With a distribution network spanning over 100 countries and 500 cities, CMC Pictures is the largest global distributor of Chinese films and a key force in bringing Chinese cinema to international audiences.
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Pearl Studio and CMC Pictures Set Global Summer Release for Animated Comedy Feature All Wishes Come True!
