First Chinese Insurer to Buy Stake in Fund Company

Ping An is poised to become China’s first insurer to acquire a controlling stake in a mutual fund company, sources tell Reuters.

Ping An has been in talks with Jutian Fund Management for the past six months to buy a 35% stake in Jutian from its broker/dealer Jutian Securities, sources said. HSBC Holdings owns a 17% stake in Ping An.

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