Group 1 - Ant Group is advancing its acquisition of financial licenses through a deal with Yao Cai Securities, which has received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission [2] - The acquisition involves Ant Group's wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Yunjin planning to buy 50.55% of Yao Cai Securities at a price of HKD 3.28 per share, totaling approximately HKD 28.14 billion [3] - Following the announcement, Yao Cai Securities' stock price surged by 34.52% to HKD 11.73, with an intraday high increase of 37.84% [2] Group 2 - The acquisition is seen as a crucial step for Ant Group to expand its international business, leveraging Yao Cai's licenses to enhance its global wealth management services for over 3 million users in Hong Kong [5] - Other mainland companies are also pursuing financial licenses in Hong Kong, such as Yuexiu Group, which recently gained full control of Hong Kong Life Insurance, completing a strategic acquisition after multiple attempts since 2016 [5] - Dongguan Bank's Hong Kong subsidiary received a banking license in October 2024, marking another instance of mainland institutions expanding their international presence [6] Group 3 - There is a growing trend of mainland institutions seeking financial licenses in Hong Kong, driven by the internationalization of the RMB and the financial development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [6]
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