The US Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has halted a takeover deal of the Chicago Stock Exchange by a Chinese consortium , stating it violated regulations in China . This marks another move by US authorities to block Chinese acquisitions in the US , amid rising hostility to Chinese buyers as Trump 's administration cites security concerns and trade imbalances . The proposed deal was to transform the exchange into an international investment hub , for Chinese companies looking to access US capital markets .
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted a takeover deal of the Chicago Stock Exchange by a Chinese consortium, stating it violated regulations governing exchanges. This marks another move by US authorities to block Chinese acquisitions in the US, amid rising hostility to Chinese buyers as Trump's administration cites security concerns and trade imbalances. The proposed deal was to transform the exchange into an international listing venue, targeting Chinese companies looking to access US capital markets.