After Beijing's pledge to support the economy, China's top banks are seeking to raise 520 billion yuan to strengthen core capital, Reuters reported Sunday.
Bank of China (SHA:601988, HKG:3988) aims to raise 165 billion yuan, China Construction Bank (SHA:601939, HKG:0939) 105 billion yuan, Bank of Communications (SHA:601328, HKG:3328) 120 billion yuan, and Postal Savings Bank of China (SHA:601658, HKG:1658) 130 billion yuan, according to the report.
The finance ministry, a key shareholder, will participate in all four capital raises and become the controlling shareholder of Bank of Communications, Reuters wrote.
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