The Hong Kong stock exchange says it has started talks to buy the London Stock Exchange, and would value the British company at 29.6 billion pounds (NZ$57 billion).
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. said Wednesday that a deal would provide the London Stock Exchange with a key opening to Asian markets and underpin the British capital's role as a financial hub.
The offer comes at a time of heightened uncertainty for London and British companies because of Brexit, which threatens to create barriers to trade for the country.
A weakened pound has also made UK companies cheaper takeover targets.
The Hong Kong exchange is required to make a binding offer by October 9.
Source: BBC