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China poised for rapid consolidation in $1.6 trillion brokerage sector following major merger

Credited from: SCMP

  • Consolidation in China's 12 trillion yuan (US$1.6 trillion) brokerage sector is set to accelerate next year in response to government initiatives.
  • The megamerger of Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities is expected to establish the largest firm by assets, prompting further deals.
  • Shanghai's plan aims to cultivate world-class investment banks that can compete globally, signaling support for brokerage mergers.
  • Analysts suggest brokerages with state-backed shareholders are likely candidates for pairing up, indicating a trend towards industry consolidation.
  • By 2023, China's securities industry had 145 companies with significant asset holdings, but their average revenue fell short compared to global counterparts.

For further details, visit the original article at SCMP.

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