China's securities industry is consolidating. A potential merger between CICC and CGS could create the 3rd largest securities house in China. CICC is also attractive amid lower US interest rates.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction
M&A Possibility
Industry Consolidation
Revenue Analysis
Conclusion
Boomeranged on Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:40
CICC announced that it has entered into agreements to merge with Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities, instead of the widely rumoured China Galaxy Securities (CGS). While their combined market cap is similar to CGS and larger than CICC, their profitability is significantly weaker. As such, there exists room for optimisation of their operations. CGS may suffer some pressure, though.