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South China Morning Post

China to spur mergers in US$1.6 trillion stockbroking sector after Guotai-Haitong deal: analysts

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More high-profile, government-led deals are likely to emerge in 2025 following the megamerger of Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities.

Brokerages that have state-backed shareholders in common are more likely to be paired up, analysts say.

Shanghai , home to China 's largest stock market, has signalled it will do more to help cultivate two to three investment banks that can compete on the global stage by 2035 .

CGSI 's Chang : "With the state of the industry right now, you do need more consolidation" "Once you have a scale, your efficiency ratio is improving, you have stronger brand value, and you should be able to attract more customers," he said.

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