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China accelerates brokerage mergers to create global competition after Guotai-Haitong deal

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  • China's brokerage sector consolidation is anticipated to quicken next year, responding to Beijing's call for world-class investment banks.
  • The merger between Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities is set to form the largest firm in the industry.
  • Government initiatives aim to nurture several global competitors by 2035 through expedited brokerage mergers.
  • Analysts suggest that firms with common state-backed ownership are prime candidates for future consolidations to increase competitiveness.
  • Currently, Chinese brokerages face challenges, relying too heavily on stockbroking, necessitating greater merger activity for scalability and efficiency.

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