Early this year, ICBC was in informal discussions with Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) for a potential tie-up but gave up after HSBC Holdings plc launched a bid to acquire KEB, the sources said.

• 今年我国将适时推出股指期货，大盘蓝筹股市场作用将进一步扩大，而工商银行作为目前两市第一大权重股，自然将成为各方主力重点抢筹目标。