
What’s new: A financial holding company backed by the Nanchang city government has bought a controlling stake in Jiangxi Yumin Bank Co. Ltd., marking the first time a state-owned company has taken control of one of China’s private lenders.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration has approved Nanchang Financial Holding Co. Ltd.’s acquisition of a 30% stake in the Jiangxi lender from its controlling shareholder, Zhengbang Group Co. Ltd., according to the regulator’s website.