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.
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