Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities are merging to form China's largest dual-market brokerage, surpassing CITIC Securities in assets and net assets. The merger aims to create a "carrier-class" brokerage firm but faces skepticism regarding genuine performance improvement and integration challenges. Historical context indicates significant obstacles in achieving effective amalgamation, with potential risks tied to Haitong's troubled segments like Haitong International.

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