China Minsheng Trust is in close talks with more than one international shipping company to make equity investments that will move it beyond the dry bulk sector, where it has made its rapid debut.

Emma Zhu (Zhu Yunrong) said her company is targeting various sectors as China Minsheng Trust plans its expansion, although she would not name the sectors.

"In dry bulk, it is easier to do asset investments, but in other sectors it is more effective to make corporate investments," she told TradeWinds.