Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market showed strong performance in April, with active trading and positive expectations for continued growth in the exchange's performance [1][2]. Market Segments Cash Market - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 10% and 14% respectively compared to the end of 2024. The monthly average daily turnover (ADT) for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was HKD 274.7 billion, showing a month-on-month decrease of 2.0% but a year-on-year increase of 144.7% [1]. - Northbound capital's monthly ADT was HKD 973.2 billion, with a month-on-month decrease of 20% and a year-on-year increase of 20%. Southbound capital's monthly ADT was HKD 191.1 billion, with a month-on-month decrease of 3% and a year-on-year increase of 145% [1]. Derivatives Market - Futures trading volume increased month-on-month, while options trading volume decreased. The average daily volume (ADV) for futures was 841,000 contracts, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 5.6% and a year-on-year increase of 23.2%. The ADV for options was 1,003,000 contracts, showing a month-on-month decrease of 6.0% but a year-on-year increase of 14.0% [1]. Commodity Market - The London Metal Exchange (LME) saw an increase in trading volume both month-on-month and year-on-year, with an average daily trading volume of 880,000 contracts, up 10.6% month-on-month and 2.7% year-on-year [2]. Primary Market - The IPO scale in the Hong Kong stock market decreased both month-on-month and year-on-year, with two new stocks listed in April, totaling HKD 2.9 billion, down 73% month-on-month and 6% year-on-year [2]. Investment Income - Investment income rates related to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange increased month-on-month but decreased year-on-year. As of the end of April, the 6-month HIBOR was 4.03%, the 1-month HIBOR was 3.95%, the overnight HIBOR was 4.50%, and the US overnight bank funding rate was 4.33% [2]. Macroeconomic Environment Domestic Factors - The overall economic sentiment in China declined, with both supply and demand weakening. The manufacturing PMI for April was 49.0%, down 1.50 percentage points month-on-month. New orders and new export orders indices were 49.2% and 44.7%, down 2.60 and 4.30 percentage points respectively [3]. International Factors - The pause in interest rate cuts has led to tightening liquidity overseas, with the Federal Reserve maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50%. The market expects no rate cuts until June 2025, with a projected 25 basis point cut in September 2025 and a total of 50 basis points for the year [3]. Investment Recommendations - As of the end of April, the company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio was 30.52x, indicating a high cost-performance ratio. The company is expected to see revenue and other income of HKD 29.1 billion, 30.6 billion, and 32.1 billion for 2025-2027, with net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 17.3 billion, 18.2 billion, and 19.2 billion respectively, corresponding to PE valuations of 29.2x, 27.7x, and 26.2x [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][6][45] Core Views - The company's PE ratio is 30.52x as of the end of April, positioned at the 20th percentile historically since 2016, indicating a reasonable cost-benefit ratio for investment. The report anticipates that with the continued enhancement of the mutual access policy in Hong Kong's capital market, liquidity in the Hong Kong stock market will continue to rise, leading to an increase in overall market activity and valuation. The company is expected to achieve revenues and other income of HKD 291 billion, 306 billion, and 321 billion for 2025-2027, with net profits attributable to shareholders of HKD 173 billion, 182 billion, and 192 billion, corresponding to PE valuations of 29.2x, 27.7x, and 26.2x respectively [2][7][45]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - In April, the Hong Kong stock market overall rose, with the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech increasing by 10% and 14% respectively compared to the end of 2024. The monthly average daily trading (ADT) for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was HKD 2,747 billion, showing a month-on-month decrease of 2.0% but a year-on-year increase of 144.7% [7][10][16]. Business Segments - **Spot Market**: The trading activity in the Hong Kong stock market remained high, with the monthly ADT for northbound funds at HKD 9,732 billion, down 20% month-on-month but up 20% year-on-year. Southbound funds had an ADT of HKD 1,911 billion, down 3% month-on-month but up 145% year-on-year [7][16]. - **Derivatives Market**: Futures trading volume increased, while options trading volume decreased. The average daily volume (ADV) for futures was 84.1 million contracts, up 5.6% month-on-month and 23.2% year-on-year, while options ADV was 100.3 million contracts, down 6.0% month-on-month but up 14.0% year-on-year [20]. - **Commodity Market**: The LME daily average trading volume was 88.0 million contracts, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 10.6% and a year-on-year increase of 2.7% [24]. - **Primary Market**: The IPO scale in April saw a decrease, with only 2 new stocks listed, totaling HKD 29 billion, down 73% month-on-month and down 6% year-on-year [26]. Investment Income - Investment income-related interest rates showed a month-on-month increase but a year-on-year decline. As of the end of April, the 6-month HIBOR was 4.03%, up 0.05 percentage points month-on-month but down 0.65 percentage points year-on-year [33][45]. Macroeconomic Environment - The domestic economic sentiment has generally declined, with the manufacturing PMI for April at 49.0%, down 1.50 percentage points month-on-month. The demand side showed weakness, with new orders and new export orders indices at 49.2% and 44.7% respectively [37][39].

Group 1 - JPMorgan's stake in China Pacific Insurance has decreased from 7.27% to 6.55% as of May 26 [1] - The average share price during this period was 15.1359 HKD [1]

Group 1 - BlackRock's stake in Meituan-W decreased from 6.11% to 5.84% as of May 27 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge of mainland companies, such as CATL and Hansoh Pharmaceutical, listing on the Hong Kong stock market indicates a growing trend of IPOs in Hong Kong, driven by regulatory improvements and market demand [1] Group 1: Market Developments - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) launched a "Tech Company Fast Track" in May, which has received a positive response with numerous inquiries from companies [1] - HKEX and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) are optimizing listing regulations, including reviewing requirements for primary, secondary, and dual primary listings [1] - The Hong Kong government established a dedicated task force in 2023 to enhance market liquidity by examining factors affecting it and proposing optimization suggestions [1] Group 2: Economic Trends - The SFC noted that recent measures to support high-quality financial development have shown resilience in the mainland economy [1] - Breakthroughs in high-tech sectors, particularly artificial intelligence, have attracted global investor interest, leading to a revaluation of Chinese assets [1] - The average daily trading volume in the first four months of this year reached 250.4 billion HKD, a 144% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - HKEX is currently processing around 130 listing applications, indicating growing confidence among companies in the Hong Kong financing landscape [1] - The Hong Kong market is expected to continue playing a crucial role as a "super connector" between domestic and international capital and enterprises [1]

21世纪经济报道记者孙迟悦香港报道 近年来，港股市场对于内地公司和中概股的吸引力正不断增强。 4月29日，香港财经事务及库务局发言人表示，在海外上市的中概股一直有回流香港市场的意向，配合 相关需求，港交所近年推出一系列上市制度改革，包括针对中概股和其他海外发行人的融资需求对有关 上市机制作出了全面检讨，以进一步便利中概股在港上市。自2018年上市制度改革以来，截至2025年3 月底，已有33家中概股发行人回流香港。 此外，香港证监会方面也表示，为配合最新经济趋势和企业需求，吸引更多来自不同地区的企业来港上 市，香港证监会和港交所正推进全面的上市制度检讨，其中包括审视上市要求和上市后的持续责任；检 视上市规例和安排，改善审批流程；以及研究优化双重主要上市及第二上市门槛等。相关检讨将进一步 便利新兴产业公司和海外企业在港上市。 港交所CEO陈翊庭5月20日对21世纪经济报道记者表示，目前已有超过40家A股上市公司提交了H股上市 申请，还有众多A股上市公司已宣布计划在港交所进行二次上市。预计在未来几个月内，将有更多A股 上市公司选择在香港上市。 在今年5月格林威治香港论坛接受专访时，诺亚控股首席财务官潘青也强调了香 ...

Group 1 - In 2025, 27 new stocks debuted in the Hong Kong market, with a 26% initial closing price drop rate, which is an improvement from the previous year's 32% [1] - The performance of new stocks showed significant divergence, with 10 stocks rising over 20% on their first day, and Ming En Bio leading with a 116.7% increase [1] - Retail investors are increasingly participating in Hong Kong IPOs, with over half of the IPO projects since May having subscription multiples exceeding 50 times [3] Group 2 - The difficulty of winning allocations in new stock subscriptions has increased, with only 10% or lower allocation rates for 9 new stocks, excluding SPAC listings [3] - The special IPO structure of Ningde Times has sparked discussions about "retail investor disenfranchisement," as it limits retail participation to 7.5% while institutional investors receive over 90% of allocations [3] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is systematically reducing the influence of retail investors in new stock offerings, as indicated by the CEO's comments on increasing the proportion of institutional allocations [3][4] Group 3 - Industry experts agree that a high public offering ratio for new stocks may create selling pressure in the market, while institutional investors can provide stability [4] - There is a growing trend towards an institutional-led issuance model, as companies seek to minimize the impact of retail investors on their stock prices [4] - Concerns have been raised about the concentration of shares among large investors, which may lead to mispricing and increased volatility, suggesting a need for a balance between institutional stability and retail investor interests [4]

值得注意的是，近两年来，香港与中东地区频频互动，在双方合作不断加深的背景下，大量中东资金借道香港投 资内地资本市场和企业。近期不少港股新股中，都有中东资金的身影。 据了解，本次"香港—沙特资本市场论坛"以促进交流为题，云集超过500名来自沙特阿拉伯、中国内地、香港及世 界各地的金融界领导、监管机构、投资者及企业。论坛亦旨在链接投资者和企业，促进两地市场的资本流动，推 动市场发展、创新及合作。 证券时报记者 吴瞬 5月29日，由香港交易及结算所有限公司（香港交易所）与沙特证交所集团合办的第二届"香港—沙特资本市场论 坛"在香港金融大会堂举行。 双方对本次论坛都极为重视。证券时报记者在现场看到，本次论坛聚集了香港和沙特众多的财经、证券领域的关 键人物。香港方面包括香港财政司司长陈茂波，香港证监会主席黄天祐、行政总裁梁凤仪，香港交易所主席唐家 成及行政总裁陈翊庭等；沙特方面则有沙特证券交易所行政总裁Mohammed AlRumaih等出席。 "我们还在更广泛的地区发展了伙伴关系，我们看到了商业组织、金融机构、旅游机构之间的许多合作，以及更多 香港与中东之间的合作。事实上，我刚随香港代表团访问中东回来，在那里我们看到 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Premia Bank of China Saudi Islamic Bond ETF marks a significant step in the deepening financial cooperation between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, enhancing capital flow between the Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern markets [1][3][4]. Group 1: Financial Cooperation and Market Development - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) aims to act as a "super connector" to enhance financial market infrastructure and promote cooperation plans, providing Asian investors with new investment opportunities in the Gulf region [3][6]. - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission emphasizes the importance of a balanced investment portfolio that includes equity, debt, and other assets, and looks forward to launching more products to diversify investment opportunities for international investors [3][6]. - The Premia Bank of China Saudi Islamic Bond ETF (03478) is the first ETF in Asia to invest in Islamic bonds, tracking the iBoxx Saudi Exchange Government and Agency Islamic Bond Index [4][5]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Future Prospects - The HKEX's CEO highlighted the increasing synergy and capital flow potential between the Middle East, mainland China, and Hong Kong, indicating a shift in the global economic focus towards Asia [6]. - The Hong Kong IPO market is currently very active, with the financing amount reaching approximately 90% of last year's total, attracting global investors, including those from the Gulf region [6]. - The Hong Kong Financial Secretary pointed out that geopolitical factors create both challenges and opportunities, with Hong Kong serving as a financing platform for companies seeking global expansion [6][7].

值得注意的是，近两年来，香港与中东地区频频互动，在双方合作不断加深的背景下，大量中东资金借道香港投资中国资本市场和中国企业。近期不少港 股新股中，都有中东资金的身影。 促进两地市场合作 据了解，本次"香港—沙特资本市场论坛"以促进交流为题，云集超过500名来自沙特阿拉伯、中国内地、香港及世界各地的金融界领导、监管机构、投资 者及企业。论坛旨在连系投资者和企业，促进两地市场的资本流动，推动市场发展、创新及合作。 5月29日，由香港交易及结算所有限公司(香港交易所)与沙特证交所集团合办的第二届"香港—沙特资本市场论坛"在香港金融大会堂举行。 双方对本次论坛都极为重视。证券时报记者在现场看到，本次论坛聚集了中国香港和沙特众多的财经、证券领域的关键人物。中国香港方面包括香港财政 司司长陈茂波，香港证监会主席黄天祐、行政总裁梁凤仪，香港交易所主席唐家成及行政总裁陈翊庭等；沙特方面则有沙特证券交易所行政总裁 Mohammed AlRumaih等出席。 香港交易所及沙特证交所集团自2023年签订合作协议后不断深化战略伙伴关系，"香港—沙特资本市场论坛"正展现双方的合作成果。香港交易所利雅得开 设办事处亦将于今年内开幕，将进 ...