Group 1 - Goldman Sachs reports that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (00388) has simplified trading and settlement fees, and the Securities and Futures Commission has recently expanded the holding limits for derivative products, indicating a step towards simplifying the platform and enhancing capital efficiency for market participants [1] - The firm has raised its earnings per share forecasts for Hong Kong Exchanges for this year, next year, and 2027 by 2%, 3%, and 4% respectively, and increased the target price from HKD 509 to HKD 524, which corresponds to a forecasted price-to-earnings ratio of 40 times for next year [1] - The firm predicts a downward adjustment in the expected yield from Hong Kong's margin balances to 1.97%, 1.39%, and 1.42% for this year, next year, and 2027 respectively, with average daily sales expected to be HKD 249 billion, HKD 275 billion, and HKD 299 billion for the respective years [1]

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs reports that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (00388) has simplified trading and settlement fees, and the Securities and Futures Commission has recently expanded the holding limits for derivative products [1] - The firm views these changes as steps towards simplifying the platform, enhancing capital efficiency for market participants, and aligning with international standards [1] - Earnings per share forecasts for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing have been raised by 2%, 3%, and 4% for this year, next year, and 2027 respectively, with the target price increased from HKD 509 to HKD 524, implying a forecasted price-to-earnings ratio of 40 times for next year [1] Group 2 - The firm predicts a decrease in the expected yield from Hong Kong's margin balances to 1.97%, 1.39%, and 1.42% for this year, next year, and 2027 respectively [1] - Daily average sales are projected to be HKD 249 billion, HKD 275 billion, and HKD 299 billion for the respective years [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs released a research report indicating that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is enhancing market efficiency and aligning with international standards by simplifying trading and settlement fees and expanding derivative holding limits [1] Group 1: Revenue and Earnings Forecasts - Based on predictions for Hong Kong interbank offered rates, Goldman Sachs has lowered the revenue yield forecast from margin balances for HKEX for this year, next year, and 2027 [1] - Simultaneously, the company has raised its earnings per share forecast for the same period [1] Group 2: Target Price and Rating - Goldman Sachs has increased the target price for HKEX from 509 HKD to 524 HKD [1] - The firm maintains a "Buy" rating for the stock [1]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is taking steps towards simplifying its platform, enhancing capital efficiency for market participants, and aligning with international standards through the recent reduction of trading and settlement fees and the expansion of derivative product holding limits by the Securities and Futures Commission [1] Group 1: Revenue and Earnings Forecasts - Goldman Sachs has revised down its yield forecasts from Hong Kong's margin balances for HKEX to 1.97%, 1.39%, and 1.42% for this year, next year, and 2027 respectively [1] - The daily average sales volume for HKEX is projected to be HKD 249 billion, HKD 275 billion, and HKD 299 billion for the respective years [1] Group 2: Earnings Per Share and Target Price - The earnings per share forecasts for HKEX have been increased by 2%, 3%, and 4% for this year, next year, and 2027 respectively [1] - The target price for HKEX has been raised from HKD 509 to HKD 524, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]

Group 1 - The top three stocks with the highest short-selling ratios are China Resources Beer (100.00%), Lenovo Group (100.00%), and Anta Sports (100.00%) [1][2] - The top three stocks with the highest short-selling amounts are Alibaba (2.283 billion), Tencent Holdings (1.289 billion), and Xiaomi Group (1.113 billion) [1][2] - The top three stocks with the highest deviation values are China Resources Beer (50.97%), Lenovo Group (46.84%), and Tencent Holdings (44.51%) [1][2] Group 2 - The top ten short-selling ratio rankings include China Resources Beer, Lenovo Group, and Anta Sports, all at 100.00% [2] - The top ten short-selling amounts show Alibaba leading with 22.83 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and Xiaomi Group [2] - The top ten deviation values highlight China Resources Beer and Lenovo Group with significant deviations from their average short-selling ratios [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the non-bank financial sector [2] Core Insights - The report highlights a "slow bull" new cycle, indicating a revaluation of the sector with significant growth in insurance premiums and profits for listed insurance companies in 2025 [7] - The insurance sector is experiencing rapid growth in bank insurance, improved cost structures, and increased allocation to equity assets, reflecting a trend of "deposit migration" and rising industry concentration [7] - Brokerage firms continue to show strong performance, with a notable recovery in investment banking activities and a significant increase in net profits [7] - Financial technology firms are seeing strong revenue elasticity in C-end businesses, while B-end businesses face challenges due to declining downstream demand [7] - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong long-term profitability potential and suggests long-term holdings in leading and high-dividend stocks within the industry [7] Summary by Sections Insurance: Gradual Validation of ROE Revaluation - The 2025 interim report for listed insurance companies shows significant growth in value and premiums, with a focus on bank insurance growth and improved cost structures [12] - The new business value (NBV) increased by 31% year-on-year, and the net investment yield decreased slightly [13] - The allocation to equity assets has increased, with a notable rise in stock and fund exposure [12][13] Brokerage: Stability of Leading Firms' Profitability - In the first half of 2025, brokerage firms achieved a total revenue of 2,518.94 billion and a net profit of 1,036.05 billion, representing year-on-year increases of 11.3% and 65.6%, respectively [41] - The brokerage business continues to show strong growth, particularly in proprietary trading and brokerage services [41] - The average return on equity (ROE) for the sector increased to 3.5%, with leading firms showing significantly higher ROE [47] Financial Technology: Strong Elasticity in C-end Business - C-end business revenues are driven by increased trading demand, leading to improved profit margins, while B-end businesses remain under pressure [7] - The competitive landscape among large platforms remains stable, with revenue primarily driven by trading-related services [7] Investment Recommendations - The report emphasizes the shift in industry valuation from short-term trading risks to long-term profitability potential, recommending companies with strong earnings stability and growth potential [7] - Specific stock recommendations include New China Life Insurance, China Life, and China Pacific Insurance for the insurance sector, and Jiufang Zhitu, Tonghuashun, and CITIC Securities for the brokerage and financial IT sectors [7]

Core Points - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced that the exchange rate deduction rates for RMB to HKD and RMB to USD will remain at 2.6% after market close on September 5, 2025 [1] - The deduction rate for USD to HKD will be revised from 0.7% to 1% effective September 5, 2025 [1] - The deduction rate for using HKD or USD as collateral for early use of frozen securities under the China Connect will remain at 3.7% starting September 5, 2025 [1]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index fell by 153.12 points, a decrease of 0.6%, closing at 25,343.43 points [1] - The total turnover for the day on the main board was 267.647 billion HKD [1] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped by 58.1 points, closing at 9,050.02 points, a decline of 0.64% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index decreased by 44.72 points, closing at 5,683.74 points, a drop of 0.78% [1] Blue Chip Stocks - Tencent Holdings fell by 0.33%, closing at 598.5 HKD [1] - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing decreased by 1.35%, closing at 437.6 HKD [1] - China Mobile increased by 0.12%, closing at 85.7 HKD [1] - HSBC Holdings declined by 0.6%, closing at 99.15 HKD [1] Local Hong Kong Stocks - Cheung Kong Holdings dropped by 1.41%, closing at 36.42 HKD [1] - Sun Hung Kai Properties fell by 1.66%, closing at 92.1 HKD [1] - Henderson Land Development decreased by 1.35%, closing at 26.3 HKD [1] Chinese Financial Stocks - Bank of China fell by 0.92%, closing at 4.31 HKD [1] - China Construction Bank decreased by 0.91%, closing at 7.63 HKD [1] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China dropped by 1.2%, closing at 5.74 HKD [1] - Ping An Insurance increased by 0.09%, closing at 56.5 HKD [1] - China Life Insurance fell by 0.77%, closing at 23.16 HKD [1] Oil and Petrochemical Stocks - Sinopec fell by 0.92%, closing at 4.29 HKD [1] - PetroChina increased by 0.91%, closing at 7.74 HKD [1] - CNOOC dropped by 0.95%, closing at 19.87 HKD [1]

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