HONG KONG -- Two of China's top state-backed brokerages, Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities, have announced a plan to merge into what would become the country's largest player, while industry experts anticipate more consolidation.
Industry players question whether Guotai-Haitong deal will create Wall Street rival

Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities, both backed by Shanghai government entities, plan to combine their operations. (Business Wire via AP)
HONG KONG -- Two of China's top state-backed brokerages, Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities, have announced a plan to merge into what would become the country's largest player, while industry experts anticipate more consolidation.