Consolidation in Greater China’s financial sector picked up this week as Haitong Securities became the first mainland broker to announce an acquisition of a Hong Kong-listed securities firm.
Haitong’s HK$1.82 billion ($234 million) offer for 52.86% of Taifook Securities through its Hong Kong-incorporated subsidiary (Haitong Financial) will trigger a mandatory general offer.
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