Ant Group unit clears regulatory step for Bright Smart takeover, sending shares up 70%

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asiaworld3d ago

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Ant Group Secures China Nod for Hong Kong Brokerage Purchase Shares of Bright Smart Securities surged as much as 82% on Tuesday after an Ant Group unit completed the required steps to acquire the Hong Kong-listed brokerage. The stock later pared gains to trade 70% higher as of 10.45p.m. ET, the highest since July 2025.

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