Core Insights - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is actively enhancing its product ecosystem to attract global investors and increase market liquidity, with a focus on innovative enterprises and diverse investment opportunities [1][3][4]. Group 1: Market Development - HKEX is experiencing a vibrant new stock activity, with expectations to become the leading market for new stock fundraising globally by 2025 [3]. - The exchange is witnessing strong growth in derivative product trading, particularly in the Hang Seng Tech Index options and leveraged products, indicating a robust demand for new investment products [3][4]. - The number of biotechnology and healthcare companies listed in Hong Kong has increased significantly, with over 260 companies and a total market capitalization exceeding HKD 4.8 trillion, reflecting the sector's attractiveness to global investors [4]. Group 2: New Product Launches - The introduction of the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index futures aims to meet the hedging needs of institutional and individual investors interested in the biotechnology sector [4]. - Weekly stock options have seen substantial growth, with over 22 million contracts traded in the first year, enhancing overall trading activity in the derivatives market [5]. - The launch of stock options for popular companies, such as Pop Mart, demonstrates HKEX's strategy to cater to diverse investor preferences and enhance market participation [6]. Group 3: Retail Investor Engagement - The increasing number of retail investors is significantly boosting overall market liquidity, prompting HKEX to develop suitable products to meet their needs [7]. - Successful products like weekly stock options and traditional retail-focused products such as warrants and structured products are attracting a growing number of retail investors [7]. Group 4: Future Initiatives - HKEX is focused on innovation and optimizing its market infrastructure to better serve issuers and investors, including potential reforms to trading units and market benchmarks [8]. - The exchange is exploring opportunities for collaboration with other exchanges in Southeast Asia and the Middle East to enhance liquidity and attract more global investors [8]. Group 5: Data Utilization - HKEX aims to leverage operational data to develop new benchmark indices, indicating a commitment to enhancing investment tools for market participants [9].

Core Points - The Hang Seng Index fell by 319.72 points, a decrease of 1.23%, closing at 25,765.36 points [1] - The total turnover on the main board was HKD 206.23 billion [1] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped by 114.77 points, closing at 9,083.53 points, a decline of 1.25% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index saw a slight increase of 0.09 points, closing at 5,662.55 points, with a change of 0.0% [1] Blue Chip Stocks - Tencent Holdings decreased by 0.82%, closing at HKD 605 [1] - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing fell by 0.69%, closing at HKD 404.6 [1] - China Mobile dropped by 1.15%, closing at HKD 86.15 [1] - HSBC Holdings declined by 1.71%, closing at HKD 109.1 [1] Local Hong Kong Stocks - Cheung Kong Holdings fell by 2.16%, closing at HKD 39.92 [1] - Sun Hung Kai Properties decreased by 1.52%, closing at HKD 97.1 [1] - Henderson Land Development dropped by 1.71%, closing at HKD 28.8 [1] Chinese Financial Stocks - Bank of China fell by 2.64%, closing at HKD 4.43 [1] - China Construction Bank decreased by 4.01%, closing at HKD 7.66 [1] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China dropped by 3.48%, closing at HKD 6.11 [1] - Ping An Insurance increased by 2.15%, closing at HKD 61.75 [1] - China Life Insurance fell by 0.57%, closing at HKD 28.06 [1] Oil and Petrochemical Stocks - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation decreased by 0.22%, closing at HKD 4.52 [1] - PetroChina fell by 1.7%, closing at HKD 8.68 [1] - CNOOC dropped by 2.26%, closing at HKD 21.58 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will optimize the collateral arrangements for its OTC Clearing Company starting January 2, 2026, aligning with other settlement enhancements implemented on October 2, 2025 [1] Group 1: Changes in Collateral Arrangements - The OTC Clearing Company will revise the interest arrangements for cash collateral provided to clearing members as margin requirements [1] - Interest will be calculated daily based on the relevant currency reference rate, with applicable fees deducted [1] Group 2: Fee Structure - The fee will be set at 0.8% per annum starting January 2, 2026, and will decrease by 10 basis points each year until it reaches 0.5% per annum on January 2, 2029 [1]

香港交易所表示，将从2026年1月2日起优化香港场外结算公司的履约抵押品安排。 来源：滚动播报 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the non-bank financial sector [7]. Core Insights - The non-bank financial sector has shown strong overall performance this week, with brokerages expected to maintain high growth trends in 2025. The report suggests focusing on the sector's future allocation value [2][4]. - The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has issued a notice adjusting risk factors related to insurance companies' business, which is expected to enhance the certainty of ROE improvement and accelerate valuation recovery in the medium to long term [4][6]. - The report recommends companies with stable profit growth and dividend rates, including Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, as well as those with significant advantages in business models and market positions [4]. Market Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 2.3% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 by 1.0%. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 5.9%, but underperformed the CSI 300 by 10.6% [5][17]. - The average daily trading volume in the market decreased to 16,961.78 billion yuan, down 2.35% week-on-week, while the margin financing balance rose to 2.48 trillion yuan, up 0.48% [5][39]. Key Industry News & Company Announcements - The CBIRC has adjusted risk factors for insurance companies, which is expected to support the growth of patient capital and enhance service quality to the real economy [6][64]. - Companies such as Zhongtai Securities and New China Life have announced their respective stock issuance and dividend distribution plans for the first half of 2025 [6].

Economic Indicators - The core PCE price index in the U.S. met expectations, reinforcing the anticipation of an interest rate cut this week[1] - U.S. consumer spending showed almost no growth in September, indicating a cautious approach to spending amid persistent inflation[11] - The Michigan consumer confidence index rose for the first time in five months, with inflation expectations dropping to the lowest since January[11] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.7% at 3902.81 points, while the Shenzhen Component rose 1.08% and the ChiNext Index increased by 1.36%[1] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index gained 0.58% to close at 26085.08 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.84%[1] - The average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market increased by 95% year-on-year to 2558 billion HKD in the first 11 months of the year[9] Geopolitical Tensions - Japan's defense ministry accused China of locking radar on Japanese military aircraft, escalating tensions between the two nations[11] - The Chinese military responded, claiming Japanese aircraft have repeatedly approached and interfered with Chinese fighter training, posing safety risks[11] Financial Market Developments - Prudential Corporation Holdings submitted an IPO application for ICICI Asset Management in India, planning to sell up to 9.91% of its stake[13] - China’s central bank increased its gold reserves for the 13th consecutive month, adding 30,000 ounces in November, bringing total reserves to approximately 74.12 million ounces[11]

华西证券发布研报称，首次覆盖给予香港交易所(00388)"增持"评级，港交所业绩有望受益于中国内地 资金对港股配置需求的深化，国际资本对港股科技资产关注度的回升，以及中国内地行业龙头企业赴港 上市进程显著提速。 ...

华西证券发布研报称，首次覆盖给予香港交易所(00388)"增持"评级，港交所业绩有望受益于中国内地 资金对港股配置需求的深化，国际资本对港股科技资产关注度的回升，以及中国内地行业龙头企业赴港 上市进程显著提速。 华西证券主要观点如下： 港交所通过旗下4家交易所(联交所、期交所、伦敦金属交易所LME、前海联合交易中心QME)和5家结算 公司，构建了覆盖交易、清算、结算、存管及数据服务的纵向一体化业务链条。2025年前三季度，现货 分部收入占比达50.8%，衍生品分部占比24.2%，商品分部占比10.4%，数据及连接分部占比7.6%。这种 垂直整合模式显著提升了运营效率与成本管控能力(2025年前三季度EBITDA利润率达79%)，同时通过 多元化的产品布局(涵盖股票、衍生品、商品、ETF、货币等)降低了单一市场波动对业绩的影响。完善 的生态体系使港交所能够持续受益于市场交投活跃度提升与产品创新红利，形成难以复制的竞争壁垒。 风险提示 市场活跃度不及预期;IPO节奏不及预期;政策风险 MACD金叉信号形成，这些股涨势不错！ 南向交易日均成交额占中国香港现货市场整体成交额的比重呈现持续上升趋势，从2019年的12% ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating to the company [4]. Core Insights - The company achieved record high performance in the first three quarters of 2025, with revenue and other income reaching HKD 21.851 billion, a year-on-year increase of 36.63%, and net profit attributable to shareholders reaching HKD 13.419 billion, up 44.8% year-on-year [1][15][24]. Summary by Sections 1. Revenue and Profit Growth - In Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of HKD 7.775 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 44.73%, and a net profit of HKD 4.9 billion, marking a historical high with a year-on-year increase of 55.80% [1][15]. - The growth in revenue is primarily driven by increased trading activity, with trading fees and settlement fees contributing significantly to the revenue increase [16][55]. 2. Market Dynamics - The proportion of southbound trading has been steadily increasing, accounting for 53% of the overall trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market by Q3 2025, up from 12% in 2019 [2]. - The average daily trading amount (ADT) for the Hong Kong stock market increased by 126% year-on-year to HKD 256.4 billion, with the southbound trading ADT growing by 229% to HKD 125.9 billion [16]. 3. IPO Activity - The acceleration of A-share companies listing in Hong Kong is expected to enhance the revenue elasticity of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with over 170 A-share companies planning to list in Hong Kong by November 2025 [3][64]. - The IPO market in Hong Kong is projected to raise HKD 280 billion (approximately USD 36 billion) in 2025, marking a 137% increase from 2024 [65]. 4. Business Model and Competitive Advantage - The company operates a vertically integrated business model with multiple exchanges and clearing companies, enhancing operational efficiency and cost control [4][42]. - The diversified product offerings, including stocks, derivatives, commodities, and data services, create a robust ecosystem that mitigates the impact of market volatility on performance [7][50]. 5. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at HKD 24.81 billion, HKD 26.97 billion, and HKD 28.95 billion, respectively, with net profits expected to be HKD 14.50 billion, HKD 15.95 billion, and HKD 17.55 billion [8][10].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the insurance sector, with a recommendation to focus on strong insurance companies such as New China Life Insurance, China Ping An, China Life Insurance H, and China Taiping [2][17] Core Insights - The non-bank financial sector (Shenwan) index increased by 2.27%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.99 percentage points, while the insurance sector saw a significant rise of 5.08% [1][9] - The insurance sector's growth is attributed to several factors, including a reduction in long-term stock holding risk factors, expected strong performance in dividend insurance products, and improved global liquidity due to anticipated interest rate cuts in the US [2][16] - The brokerage sector is expected to experience a valuation correction, with a current price-to-book (PB) ratio of 1.36x, indicating potential for recovery in profitability and valuation [2][19] - The banking sector has underperformed, with a decline of 1.18%, and is currently undervalued with a PB ratio of 0.55x, suggesting room for future valuation improvement [3][20] Summary by Sections Insurance Sector - The insurance index rose by 5.08%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.80 percentage points, driven by regulatory adjustments that lowered risk factors for long-term stock holdings [1][13] - The sector is expected to benefit from a favorable environment for dividend insurance products, with strong growth anticipated in the coming year [2][16] - Key recommendations include focusing on companies like New China Life Insurance and China Ping An, which are positioned for growth [17] Brokerage Sector - The brokerage index increased by 1.14%, with a current PB ratio of 1.36x, indicating a potential mismatch between profitability and valuation [2][19] - Regulatory changes are expected to enhance capital efficiency for leading brokerages, creating opportunities for investment in firms with strong fundamentals [2][18] - Recommended stocks include Guotai Junan, Huatai Securities, and Orient Securities, particularly those involved in mergers or restructuring [19] Banking Sector - The banking sector saw a decline of 1.18%, with a PB ratio of 0.55x, indicating that banks are currently undervalued [3][20] - Concerns about asset quality, particularly related to real estate and local government debt, have affected market perceptions, but there is potential for recovery as regulatory support continues [23][24] - Recommendations include focusing on high-quality city commercial banks in economically developed regions, such as Hangzhou Bank and Ningbo Bank [20][24]