Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's report indicates that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is expected to announce its Q3 2025 results on November 5, forecasting a net profit of HKD 4.8 billion, representing a quarter-on-quarter increase of 8% and a year-on-year increase of 52% driven by strong performance in the Hong Kong market and northbound trading volumes [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue is projected to increase by 6% quarter-on-quarter and 43% year-on-year to HKD 7.7 billion, benefiting from growth in trading and clearing fees [1] - Investment income is expected to decline by 37% quarter-on-quarter due to high base effects, a reduction in Hong Kong margin trading scale, and a decrease in investment yield [1] Market Activity - The number of active IPO applications has risen from 207 in June to 297 in September, indicating a robust IPO pipeline [1] Earnings Forecast - Based on revised daily average transaction value forecasts for the Hong Kong market of HKD 250 billion, HKD 245 billion, and HKD 264 billion for 2025 to 2027, Citigroup has raised its earnings per share forecasts for HKEX by 2% to 5% for the same period [1] - The target price for HKEX has been increased from HKD 500 to HKD 510, reflecting strong trading activity and a solid IPO pipeline [1]

（原标题：港股异动 | 港交所(00388)午前跌超4% 灰犀牛事件导致市场波动加大 港交所下月初将发布三 季报） 瑞银发布研报称，港交所将于下月初公布今年第三季业绩，目前预测季度收入及纯利将按年增长43%及 53%，达到77亿及48亿元，再创新高。瑞银的预测较市场普遍预期高出8%及11%。该行因应市场气氛情 况及南下资金参与度上升，将2025至2027年日均成交额预测上调9%至16%，并将港交所每股盈利预测 上调7%至12%，目标价485港元，评级"中性"。 智通财经APP获悉，港交所(00388)午前跌超4%，截至发稿，跌4.68%，报423.8港元，成交额36.23亿港 元。 华泰证券发布研报称，灰犀牛事件导致市场波动加大；短期资金和情绪还有释放空间，"TACO"交易需 要分批进行。银河证券发布研报称，短期内，中美贸易摩擦升级导致投资者风险偏好下降，带动港股估 值回调。但在国内稳增长政策支持下，以及中长期资金稳股市举措影响下，投资者情绪有望逐渐稳定。 当前港股估值整体处于历史中高水平，预计未来港股市场或宽幅震荡。 ...

瑞银发布研报称，港交所将于下月初公布今年第三季业绩，目前预测季度收入及纯利将按年增长43%及 53%，达到77亿及48亿元，再创新高。瑞银的预测较市场普遍预期高出8%及11%。该行因应市场气氛情 况及南下资金参与度上升，将2025至2027年日均成交额预测上调9%至16%，并将港交所每股盈利预测 上调7%至12%，目标价485港元，评级"中性"。 港交所(00388)午前跌超4%，截至发稿，跌4.68%，报423.8港元，成交额36.23亿港元。 华泰证券发布研报称，灰犀牛事件导致市场波动加大；短期资金和情绪还有释放空间，"TACO"交易需 要分批进行。银河证券发布研报称，短期内，中美贸易摩擦升级导致投资者风险偏好下降，带动港股估 值回调。但在国内稳增长政策支持下，以及中长期资金稳股市举措影响下，投资者情绪有望逐渐稳定。 当前港股估值整体处于历史中高水平，预计未来港股市场或宽幅震荡。 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [9] Core Insights - The upcoming Q3 reports are expected to show continued high growth in brokerage performance, enhancing the sector's allocation value. The insurance sector reflects a trend of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs, leading to a higher certainty of long-term ROE improvement and accelerated valuation recovery. Overall, the cost-effectiveness of allocations is gradually increasing [2][6] - Recommendations include companies with stable profit growth and dividend rates such as Jiangsu Jinzu, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, as well as firms with significant advantages in business models and market positions [6] - The report recommends specific stocks including Xinhua Insurance, China Life, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings based on performance elasticity and valuation levels [2][6] Market Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 0.5% last week, with a relative excess return of +1.0% compared to the CSI 300, ranking in the middle of the industry [7] - Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index has risen by 7.4%, but with a relative excess return of -9.9% compared to the CSI 300, indicating a lower ranking [7] - The average daily trading volume in the market has increased to 26,029.82 billion yuan, up 18.98% week-on-week, with a daily turnover rate of 2.71%, up 42.99 basis points [7] Key Industry News & Company Announcements - The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued a notice on strengthening the regulation of non-auto insurance business [8] - China Pacific Insurance's Chief Actuary Zhang Yuanhan has resigned [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the non-bank financial sector, indicating an "Overweight" rating for the industry, suggesting it will outperform the overall market [4][55]. Core Insights - The report highlights strong growth in the brokerage sector, with a significant increase in new A-share accounts and trading volumes, indicating a robust market environment. The net profit for the brokerage sector is expected to show high year-on-year growth for the first nine months of 2025 [4]. - The insurance sector is undergoing regulatory changes aimed at improving profitability, particularly in non-auto insurance, which is expected to benefit leading companies in the industry [4]. - The report identifies three main investment themes in the brokerage sector: 1) Stronger institutions benefiting from improved competition, 2) Brokerages with high earnings elasticity, and 3) Companies with strong international business capabilities [4]. Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.47% during the period from September 29 to October 10, 2025, while the non-bank index increased by 3.18%. The brokerage sector saw a rise of 4.42%, while the insurance sector increased by 0.89% [7]. - The average daily trading volume for the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges reached 26,034.09 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 56.08% [15][31]. Non-Bank Industry Data - As of October 10, 2025, the financing balance in the margin trading market was 24,455.47 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 31.2% [15]. - The report notes that the average daily trading volume for the first nine months of 2025 was 26,034.09 billion yuan, indicating a vibrant trading environment [31]. Regulatory Developments - The Financial Regulatory Bureau has implemented a new framework for non-auto insurance, focusing on improving underwriting profitability and establishing stricter fee management and compliance measures [4][17]. - The report mentions the central bank's liquidity measures, including significant net injections through various monetary policy tools, which aim to maintain market liquidity [16][19].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the non-bank financial sector [1] Core Views - The report highlights a continuation of strong growth in the brokerage sector, with a significant increase in net profits expected for the first nine months of 2025. Key metrics include a 61% year-on-year increase in new A-share accounts and a 203% increase in average daily stock trading volume in September 2025 [2][5] - The brokerage sector is currently undervalued, with a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 1.48, placing it in the 47.8th percentile over the past decade [2] - The report notes a favorable market environment supporting continued high growth in brokerage performance, with specific recommendations for leading firms and those with strong international business capabilities [2][7] Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.47% during the period from September 29 to October 10, 2025, while the non-bank index increased by 3.18%. The brokerage, insurance, and diversified financial sectors reported gains of 4.42%, 0.89%, and 0.52%, respectively [5][6] Non-Bank Sector Insights - The report indicates that the insurance sector is benefiting from the implementation of a "de-involution" policy framework for non-auto insurance, which is expected to improve underwriting profitability for leading firms [2][16] - Specific investment recommendations include firms that are expected to benefit from improved competitive dynamics and those with strong earnings elasticity [2][7] Key Data Tracking - As of October 10, 2025, the average daily trading volume in the stock market was 26,034.09 billion yuan, reflecting an 18.99% increase from the previous period [14][32] - The report also tracks significant metrics such as the balance of margin financing and securities lending, which stood at 24,455.47 billion yuan as of October 9, 2025, marking a 31.2% increase from the end of 2024 [14][39]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is at a critical technical breakthrough moment, with the stock price consolidating around HKD 449.6, and short-term and medium-term moving averages (MA10 and MA30) positioned closely at HKD 443.98 and HKD 444.37 respectively, suggesting market energy accumulation [1][2] - The current price range is oscillating between HKD 441 and HKD 470, with both bulls and bears engaged in intense competition in this sensitive technical zone [1] - The analysis of support and resistance levels reveals that the primary support is at HKD 441, with a secondary support at HKD 437, while the key resistance level is at HKD 470, with the next target at HKD 476 [4] Group 2 - Technical indicators show a neutral RSI reading of 51, but several important indicators are beginning to emit positive signals, with a consensus "buy" rating from multiple indicators including stochastic, momentum, MACD, and Ichimoku [2] - The recent performance of structured products in the warrants market demonstrates significant leverage effects, with notable increases in prices of various warrants following a 1.87% rise in HKEX's stock [4] - In the warrants selection, HSBC's warrant 17538 offers a leverage of 9.6 times with a strike price of HKD 530.5, while Bank of China’s warrant 17568 provides a leverage of 9.3 times, both having the lowest premiums and implied volatilities among similar products [7]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is at a critical juncture, with its stock price at 457.2 HKD as of October 9, reflecting a 2.74% increase, and is currently navigating key technical levels [1] Technical Analysis - The short-term moving average (MA10) is at 443.36 HKD, closely aligned with MA30 at 444.17 HKD and MA60 at 439.92 HKD, indicating the market is seeking a clear direction [1] - The current price is within a crucial technical range, facing resistance at 459 HKD and support at 439 HKD [3] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment, while several oscillators show mild bullish signals, suggesting potential buying opportunities [1] - The Average Directional Index (ADX) indicates limited trend strength, implying that a breakout requires additional momentum [1] Support and Resistance Levels - Major support is identified at 439 HKD, with secondary support at 433 HKD; resistance is at 459 HKD, with the next target at 468 HKD upon a breakout [3] - The recent five-day volatility of HKEX is 2.8%, providing a relatively stable reference for investors [3] Derivative Products Performance - Recent performance of derivative products shows significant leverage; for instance, when HKEX's stock fell by 0.62%, Morgan Stanley's bear certificate rose by 7% and UBS's bear certificate increased by 8% [3] - High-leverage options include Bank of China call warrant 17568 with 9.5x leverage and UBS call warrant 17736 with 9.2x leverage, both having an exercise price of 530.5 HKD [6] - For cautious investors, Bank of China put warrant 19860 offers 8.5x leverage, while UBS put warrant 19854 provides 8.3x leverage, both with an exercise price of 387.8 HKD [6] Bull and Bear Certificates - For bullish investors, Morgan Stanley's bull certificate 56785 offers 15.7x leverage with a recovery price of 426 HKD, while another option, Morgan Stanley's bull certificate 66112, provides 14x leverage with a recovery price of 422 HKD [8] - For bearish investors, Société Générale's bear certificate 60816 offers 19.9x leverage with a recovery price of 470 HKD, and UBS's bear certificate 60541 provides 19.5x leverage with a similar recovery price [8] Summary - Overall, HKEX shows a mildly bullish short-term technical outlook, but effective breakthroughs require volume support [11]

Group 1 - The total market capitalization of the securities market in Hong Kong reached HKD 49.9 trillion by the end of September 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 35% [1] - The average daily trading volume in September 2025 was HKD 316.7 billion, which is an 87% increase compared to the previous year [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - Recent market enthusiasm remains high, with Q3 brokerage performance expected to continue its growth trend. The long-term ROE central tendency is anticipated to rise. In the insurance sector, the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs is confirmed, leading to greater certainty in long-term ROE improvement and accelerated valuation recovery. Overall, the cost-performance ratio for investment is gradually increasing [2][4] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The non-bank financial index increased by 2.7% last week, with an excess return of 0.7% relative to the CSI 300. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 6.9%, but underperforms the CSI 300 by 11.0% [5][17] Market Activity - Market activity has slightly declined, with an average daily trading volume of 21,876.96 billion yuan, down 5.43% week-on-week. The average turnover rate is 2.28%, a decrease of 17.11 basis points [5][39] Insurance Sector - In August 2025, cumulative insurance premium income reached 479.99 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.63%. Life insurance premiums grew by 14.05%, while property insurance premiums increased by 4.67% [21][25] Brokerage Recommendations - The report recommends stable dividend-paying stocks such as Jiangsu Jinzhong, China Ping An, and China Pacific Insurance, along with companies like New China Life, China Life, Hong Kong Exchanges, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, and Tonghuashun based on performance elasticity and valuation [4][6] Financing Activities - In September 2025, equity financing reached 41.634 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 86.6%, while bond financing totaled 8.11 trillion yuan, up 8.3% [50]