Wilson HTM Investment Group has confirmed it is in talks and early due diligence with its rival Shaw Stockbroking as part of a strategic review of its broking operations. The discussions come as corporate advisory activity surges but equity trading volumes remain in the doldrums, despite a small uptick in August.

Sharp cost cutting in its stockbroking arm and growth in its Pinnacle funds unit, saw Wilson return to profitability at its interim results in February. The former accounts for 0.

Shaw is a privately held company based in Sydney and chaired by industry stalwart and former Austock boss Paul Masi. By submitting your email you are agreeing to Fairfax Media's terms and conditions and privacy policy. Wilson is headquartered in Brisbane, and counts Deutsche Bank as its largest shareholder.

The news comes after Mr Grant took the reins of the stockbroker following the abrupt exit of former boss Andrew Coppin last year. The deal did not eventuate in a binding offer. Meanwhile, Treasury Group made an approach to Wilson shareholders last year to buy their shares, but was met with some resistance. Menu The Sydney Morning Herald News site of the year.

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