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flag Ant Group gains approval to buy 50.55% of Hong Kong’s Bright Smart Securities for $359M, closing March 30, 2026.

flag Ant Group has secured Chinese regulatory approval to complete its $359 million acquisition of a 50.55% controlling stake in Hong Kong’s Bright Smart Securities, set for closing on March 30, 2026. flag The deal, initially announced in April 2025, involves Ant’s subsidiary Wealthiness and Prosperity Holding buying 858 million shares from chairman Yip Mow Lum at HK$3.28 per share. flag Bright Smart’s shares surged over 80% after resuming trading, more than tripling since the announcement. flag The acquisition marks Ant Group’s entry into Hong Kong’s brokerage sector and supports its broader expansion in financial services.

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