Beijing-based e-commerce firm JD.com, Inc. has agreed to launch a joint venture with U.S. financial technology firm ZestFinance to support the development of consumer credit in China, according to a joint announcement. As part of the agreement, JD.com will invest an undisclosed amount in ZestFinance to help it fund further development of credit risk evaluation […]

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