Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange reported significant financial growth in the third quarter, with a 45% year-on-year increase in revenue and other income, amounting to 7.775 billion [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 4.9 billion, reflecting a 56% year-on-year increase [1]

Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company reported a total revenue and other income of HKD 7.775 billion, a 45% increase compared to HKD 5.372 billion in Q3 2024[8]. - The main business revenue reached HKD 7.484 billion, up 54% from HKD 4.852 billion in the same quarter last year[5]. - The company achieved an EBITDA of HKD 6.225 billion, reflecting a 59% increase from HKD 3.926 billion in Q3 2024[5]. - Shareholders' profit attributable to the company was HKD 4.900 billion, a 56% increase from HKD 3.145 billion in Q3 2024[5]. - Total revenue and other income for Q3 2025 was HKD 78 billion, a record high, representing a 45% increase compared to Q3 2024[20]. - Major business revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 20,438 million, a 41% increase from HKD 14,542 million in the same period of 2024[14]. - EBITDA for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 17,164 million, reflecting a 48% increase from HKD 11,587 million in 2024[14]. - Shareholder profit for Q3 2025 was HKD 49 billion, a 56% increase compared to Q3 2024[20]. - Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reached HKD 17,745 million, a 45.5% increase from HKD 12,202 million in the same period of 2024[82]. - Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 3,893 million, up 4.4% from HKD 3,728 million in the previous year[82]. - EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 17,164 million, representing a 47.5% increase compared to HKD 11,587 million in the same period of 2024[82]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 13,476 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, which is a 43.5% increase from HKD 9,354 million in the same period of 2024[83]. - The total comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was HKD 13,780 million, up 44.5% from HKD 9,517 million in the previous year[83]. Trading Activity - The average daily trading value of equity securities on the exchange was HKD 26.794 billion, a 150% increase from HKD 10.72 billion in Q3 2024[6]. - The average daily trading value of the Stock Connect (Shanghai and Shenzhen) was RMB 26.874 billion, a 144% increase from RMB 11.03 billion in Q3 2024[6]. - Average daily trading value of equity securities on the exchange reached HKD 267.94 billion in Q3 2025, up 22% from Q2 2025[11]. - Average daily trading amount for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 2.564 trillion, a 126% increase from HKD 1.136 trillion in the first three quarters of 2024[29]. - The average daily trading amount for the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect reached RMB 2.064 trillion and RMB 1.259 trillion respectively, marking increases of 67% and 229% compared to the same period in 2024[30]. - The average daily trading amount for southbound trading through the Stock Connect was HKD 78.54 billion, up from HKD 22.1 billion in 2024[32]. - The average daily trading amount of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) reached HKD 378 billion, a 145% increase from the first three quarters of 2024[36]. - The average daily trading volume of derivative products reached 727,000 contracts in Q3 2025, down 5% from Q2 2025[11]. - The average daily trading volume of stock options increased by 30% to 920,000 contracts compared to 705,000 contracts in Q3 2024[6]. - The average daily trading volume of derivative products increased by 11% year-on-year, reaching 1,681,869 contracts in the first three quarters of 2025, a record high[46]. - The average daily trading volume of stock options reached 886,323 contracts, marking a 27% increase compared to the first three quarters of 2024[48]. Market Developments - The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange to enhance market connectivity[3]. - The company is implementing the first phase of reducing the minimum price fluctuation in the Hong Kong securities market[3]. - The company announced plans to optimize the pricing of initial public offerings and further consult on market regulations[3]. - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange successfully implemented the first phase of lowering the minimum tick size on August 4, 2025, with further phases planned for mid-2026[31]. - The group plans to launch the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index futures on November 28, 2025, pending regulatory approval, to enhance its product offerings in the biotechnology sector[51]. - Weekly stock options have seen robust growth, with over 20 million contracts traded since their launch, and new weekly stock options are set to be introduced on November 10, 2025[49]. - The company hosted a seminar in Shanghai in September 2025 to promote the development of a green finance ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, attracting around 160 participants[68]. - The company launched the "Towards a Low-Carbon Future" series to explore the role of carbon markets in promoting net-zero emissions in Asia[68]. - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange Charity Fund announced funding projects for local social enterprises to address emerging social and environmental needs in the third quarter of 2025[70]. Expenses and Investments - Operating expenses increased by 2% in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher employee costs[12]. - Operating expenses increased by 3%, primarily due to salary adjustments and inflation-related increases in IT costs, while listing fee revenue growth was lower than that of the stock securities and financial derivatives segment[28]. - Operating expenses grew by 10%, primarily due to salary adjustments and increased costs associated with higher listing fee income[44]. - The operational expenditure rose by 12% to HKD 2,099 million, primarily due to non-recurring items related to the nickel market incident[57]. - The company held external portfolios worth 1.8 billion HKD as of September 30, 2025, down from 7.2 billion HKD at the end of 2024[67]. - Capital expenditures for the group in the first three quarters of 2025 amounted to HKD 3.049 billion, a decrease from HKD 10.27 billion in the same period of 2024[73]. - The group's capital expenditure commitments as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 5.775 billion, significantly higher than HKD 1.702 billion on December 31, 2024[73]. Financial Position - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, amounted to HKD 460,764 million, a significant increase from HKD 381,629 million as of December 31, 2024[84]. - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 406,087 million, compared to HKD 327,222 million at the end of 2024, reflecting a 24% increase[84]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025, were HKD 169,251 million, an increase from HKD 134,365 million as of December 31, 2024[84]. - The company’s operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled HKD 4,453 million, a slight increase from HKD 4,159 million in the same period of 2024[82]. - The financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, were prepared using consistent accounting policies and methods as previous years[85]. - The company has submitted its consolidated financial statements to the Companies Registry in accordance with Hong Kong Companies Ordinance[85]. - The auditor's report on the financial statements did not contain any reservations or matters requiring attention[85].

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Market Overview - The US stock market indices collectively declined on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Index ADR falling to 25,866.46 points, down by 85.94 points or 0.33% compared to the Hong Kong close [1]. Company Performance - Major blue-chip stocks mostly experienced declines, with HSBC Holdings closing at HKD 108.602, up by 0.56% compared to the Hong Kong close, while Tencent Holdings closed at HKD 623.88, down by 0.81% [3]. - Tencent Holdings saw a decrease of HKD 5.12 or 0.81% in its ADR price, closing at HKD 623.88 [4]. - Alibaba Group's ADR fell by HKD 4.20 or 2.57%, closing at HKD 159.00 [4]. - Xiaomi Group's ADR dropped by HKD 1.30 or 2.91%, closing at HKD 43.42 [4]. - AIA Group's ADR decreased by HKD 0.30 or 0.38%, closing at HKD 79.62 [4]. - NetEase's ADR fell by HKD 3.40 or 1.54%, closing at HKD 216.80 [4]. - Ctrip Group's ADR declined by HKD 4.50 or 0.81%, closing at HKD 548.50 [4]. - BYD's ADR decreased by HKD 2.00 or 2.02%, closing at HKD 97.10 [4]. - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange's ADR fell by HKD 3.20 or 0.75%, closing at HKD 425.60 [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article discusses the performance and investment opportunities related to various stocks, particularly focusing on options and warrants associated with these stocks [3][4][10] - The first stock analyzed is XPeng Motors (09868), which has shown a price increase, closing at 92 HKD, with potential resistance levels at 95.1 HKD and 99.7 HKD [3][4] - The article highlights four warrant products with exercise prices between 60 HKD and 61 HKD, noting their leverage ratios ranging from 3.3x to 3.5x, making them suitable for investors [4][5] Group 2 - The second stock discussed is Sands China (01928), which experienced a decline, closing at 19.95 HKD, but with increased trading volume, prompting interest in call options [10][11] - There is limited choice for January expiration products, leading to a recommendation for looking at April expiration products, which offer various types of options with leverage around 4x [11][12] - The article emphasizes the importance of comparing product terms, as even slight differences in leverage and implied volatility can significantly impact investment decisions [12][13] Group 3 - The third stock is Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (00388), which saw a price increase to 428.8 HKD, with a suggested support level at 417 HKD [16][17] - The article recommends selecting bull certificates with a redemption price below 412 HKD for safety, as they are less likely to be triggered compared to those closer to the current price [17][18] - It notes that the premium differences among these products can be significant, urging investors to carefully evaluate product terms [18] Group 4 - The fourth stock analyzed is Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (01398), which has shown a price increase to 6.17 HKD, with a resistance level at 6.2 HKD [21][22] - There are three put options available for January expiration, all being out-of-the-money, with exercise prices around 5.22 HKD [22][23] - The article stresses that while there are options available, none have a clear advantage, and investors should consider the bid-ask spread and the ability of these put options to respond to declines in the underlying stock [23]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the investment banking and brokerage industry [8] Core Insights - A total of 46 listed brokerages reported their Q3 earnings, achieving revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders of 435.65 billion and 178.95 billion yuan respectively for the first three quarters of 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 17.7% and 62.2% [2][4] - The market trading activity remains high, and it is expected that the performance of brokerages will continue to grow significantly, presenting investment opportunities [4] - The insurance sector has seen a substantial upward adjustment in profit growth expectations for the first three quarters, with notable investment returns alleviating short-term concerns [4] - The report indicates a gradual improvement in overall cost-effectiveness for investments, supported by the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs [4] Summary by Sections Earnings Performance - The report highlights the strong earnings performance of brokerages, with significant revenue and profit growth in Q3 2025 [2][4] - Specific recommendations include Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance based on their stable profit growth and dividend rates [4] Market Trends - The non-bank financial index decreased by 0.5% this week, with a year-to-date increase of 7.6%, indicating a relatively weak performance compared to the broader market [5] - The average daily trading volume in the market increased to 232.53 billion yuan, up 29.38% from the previous period, reflecting a recovery in market activity [5][42] Regulatory Developments - Recent regulatory updates include the issuance of the "Qualified Foreign Investor System Optimization Work Plan" by the CSRC, aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of the domestic market to foreign investors [6][64] Company Announcements - Notable company earnings include New China Life Insurance reporting revenue and net profit of 137.25 billion and 32.86 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth of 28.3% and 58.9% [6] - Other companies such as Guotai Junan and CICC also reported significant increases in revenue and net profit for the same period [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the investment banking and brokerage industry [9] Core Insights - The allocation of public funds to the non-bank sector in Hong Kong has significantly increased, with passive fund holdings surpassing those of active funds [2][12] - The insurance sector's allocation in Hong Kong has risen, with major holdings in China Pacific Insurance (H) and Ping An Insurance (H) [12] - The brokerage sector's allocation has also increased, focusing on leading institutions [12] - The multi-financial sector remains under-allocated, with holdings concentrated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [12] Summary by Sections Public Fund Holdings - In Q3 2025, the market value of non-bank sector holdings by active and passive funds was 153.66 billion and 2,061.14 billion respectively, with changes of -0.7% and +18.8% [12] - In Hong Kong, the market value for the non-bank sector was 113.85 billion and 496.35 billion, with increases of +34.5% and +234.6% [12] Insurance Sector - The allocation for passive funds in the insurance sector has increased, with holdings in Ping An (94.4%) and China Pacific (3.6%) [12] - Compared to the CSI 300, the insurance sector is under-allocated by 3.57 percentage points for active funds and 0.83 percentage points for passive funds [12] Brokerage Sector - The allocation for the brokerage sector has increased, with active fund holdings concentrated in CITIC Securities (22.8%) and Huatai Securities (16.0%) [12] - In Hong Kong, the market value for the brokerage sector was 0.07 billion and 1.50 billion, with changes of +0.01 percentage points and +0.95 percentage points [12] Multi-Financial Sector - The multi-financial sector's holdings are concentrated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a market value of 0.31 billion and 0.41 billion for active and passive funds respectively [12] - The sector remains under-allocated compared to the Hang Seng Index by 3.69 percentage points for active funds and 3.58 percentage points for passive funds [12] Overall Market Outlook - Since the beginning of 2025, the capital market has been recovering, and the brokerage sector's performance is expected to be resilient [12] - The insurance sector is anticipated to recover due to favorable policies and economic trends, indicating potential growth in the industry [12]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年10月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 香港交易及結算所有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年11月4日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 不適用 備註： 香港交易所並無法定股本，及其股本並無股份面值。 FF301 第 1 頁 共 10 頁 v 1.1.1 FF301 II. 已發行股份及/或庫存股份變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00388 | | 說明 | 股份 | | | | | | 多櫃檯證券代號 | 80388 | RMB 說明 | | 股份 | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數目 | | | 庫存股份數目 | | 已發行股份總數 | | | 上月底結存 | | | | 1,267,836,895 | | 0 | | 1,267, ...

Core Points - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 26,167.41, reflecting a slight increase of 0.03% on November 3, 2023 [1] - Major blue-chip stocks showed mixed performance, with HSBC Holdings rising by 1.13% while Tencent Holdings fell by 0.21% [2] Stock Performance Summary - Tencent Holdings: Latest price at 628.00 HKD, down by 1.00 HKD (-0.16%), ADR price at 626.678 HKD, a decrease of 1.322 HKD compared to the Hong Kong market [3] - Alibaba Group: Latest price at 163.20 HKD, down by 1.90 HKD (-1.15%), ADR price at 162.916 HKD, a decrease of 0.284 HKD compared to the Hong Kong market [3] - HSBC Holdings: Latest price at 108.30 HKD, up by 0.20 HKD (+0.19%), ADR price at 109.527 HKD, an increase of 1.227 HKD compared to the Hong Kong market [3] - AIA Group: Latest price at 79.95 HKD, up by 4.50 HKD (+5.96%), ADR price at 79.996 HKD, a slight increase of 0.046 HKD compared to the Hong Kong market [3] - BYD Company: Latest price at 99.10 HKD, down by 1.50 HKD (-1.49%), ADR price at 98.008 HKD, a decrease of 1.092 HKD compared to the Hong Kong market [3]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is open to reviewing the "Weighted Voting Rights (WVR)" listing rules, indicating a willingness to adapt to market feedback and improve the listing system [1] Group 1: Listing Rules and Governance - HKEX has revised its listing rules, which now require boards to have a non-single gender composition and to include at least one director of a different gender [1] - The next step for HKEX is to establish a talent pool for female directors to ensure a steady supply of qualified candidates [1] Group 2: Market Position and Applications - HKEX is viewed as a stable and reliable market for US-listed Chinese companies considering a listing in Hong Kong, particularly due to its attractive interconnectivity trading mechanisms with mainland China [1] - Currently, HKEX is processing over 300 listing applications, with the actual number expected to be higher when including confidential submissions [1]