Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-06-15 06:34Core Viewpoint - Central Huijin Investment Co., Ltd. has been approved to become the actual controller of eight financial institutions under the three major Asset Management Companies (AMCs), marking a continuation of its business integration efforts after taking over the control from the Ministry of Finance in February 2023 [1][2]. Group 1: Central Huijin's Financial Institutions - The eight newly controlled financial institutions include Changcheng Guorui Securities, Dongxing Securities, Xinda Securities, Dongxing Fund Management, Xinda Australia Fund Management, Changcheng Futures, Dongxing Futures, and Xinda Futures, completing Central Huijin's full license layout in the securities, fund, and futures sectors [2][3]. - Following the approval, Central Huijin will directly or indirectly control over 20 financial institutions across banking, insurance, and securities sectors, enhancing its operational scale and influence [3]. Group 2: Market Implications and Opportunities - The integration of these institutions is expected to create a "full-chain" advantage, allowing for better collaboration in areas such as distressed asset disposal, investment banking services, and asset management product innovation [3][4]. - Analysts predict that the consolidation of brokerages under Central Huijin will lead to a new wave of mergers and acquisitions in the securities industry, driven by regulatory support for supply-side reforms and the creation of leading investment banks [5][6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The total assets of Central Huijin's brokerages have reached 3.2 trillion yuan, with expectations for increased market competition and potential mergers among leading brokerages, such as a possible integration of China International Capital Corporation (CICC) and Galaxy Securities [6][7]. - The ongoing regulatory push for the securities industry to consolidate and strengthen is anticipated to accelerate the pace of mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on creating "carrier-level" leading brokerages [6][7].