Overview
- The combined group is projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan in assets, ranking behind CITIC, Guotai Haitong and Huatai, according to reporting based on Wind and Reuters data.
- Trading in CICC, Dongxing and Cinda shares has been suspended, with the Shanghai exchange notice indicating a halt of up to 25 days.
- CICC plans to take over both rivals through stock swaps with their shareholders to speed growth, reduce costs and improve returns.
- The plan reflects a state-directed consolidation drive intended to streamline roughly 150 brokerages into a few globally competitive investment banks.
- The companies cited combined capital of 11.3 billion yuan and said the tie-up would pool complementary capabilities across retail brokerage, underwriting, trading and fund management.