Merrill Lynch refused to handle Turkish firm’s share offer due to plans to buy Chinese missiles

Turkey’s Hurriyet news reported that Merrill Lynch has refused to broker Turkish defense contractor Aselsan’s second public offering due to Turkey’s plans to buy missiles from China.

Merrill Lynch has confirmed the story but refused to provide details.

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