Taishin, CTBC seek FTC approval for plans to takeover Shin Kong

Taishin Financial Holding Co. has filed an application with the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) for approval to merge with Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., while CTBC Financial Holding Co. filed a different application with the FTC for a tender offer to acquire Shin Kong Financial, the commission said Wednesday.

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