SSE Holds M&A Forums as Shanghai Listings Add 546 Asset Restructurings in 2026

Cointime update: The Shanghai Stock Exchange held two special forums on mergers and acquisitions, one for listed companies and one for market institutions, with representatives from seven listed companies and seven securities, valuation, venture capital and insurance firms. Topics included peer competition among central and state-owned enterprises, cross-industry deals, installment payments, tech-company valuation and M&A insurance credit enhancement. In the first three quarters of 2026, Shanghai-listed companies added 546 asset restructuring cases, including 46 major ones worth over RMB 500 billion.