Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Policy Address by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasizes measures to enhance Hong Kong's status as a leading international financial center, with a focus on strengthening the stock market, optimizing listing systems, and promoting innovation in digital assets [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Market Development - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the measures in the Policy Address aimed at supporting Hong Kong's continuous development as a leading international financial center [2]. - Suggestions to include Renminbi counters and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the Stock Connect program are expected to deepen ties between Hong Kong and mainland markets [2]. - The SFC believes that promoting bond issuance, establishing a commercial repurchase market, and launching government bond futures will inject vitality into the fixed income and currency markets, enhancing Hong Kong's attractiveness to global investors [2]. Group 2: Collaboration and Innovation - The SFC Chairman emphasizes the commitment to maintaining Hong Kong's traditional advantages in fundraising and connectivity while pursuing innovation and diversification for future success [3]. - The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) expresses support for the measures in the Policy Address, which cover both primary and secondary markets, and aim to broaden Hong Kong's financial ecosystem [3][4]. - HKEX's CEO highlights the importance of building a diverse asset ecosystem in Hong Kong to connect capital with opportunities, supported by the government's ongoing initiatives [4]. Group 3: SME Financing Support - Following the Policy Address, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) introduced new measures under the "SME Financing Guarantee Scheme," extending the application period for 80% credit guarantee products until March 2028 [4]. - The total credit guarantee amount will increase by HKD 20 billion to HKD 310 billion, and the "interest-only" repayment arrangement will be extended for another year [4].

OSTTRA, the global post-trade solutions provider, has completed its inaugural portfolio compression run for USD/CNH cross currency swaps (CCS) cleared through Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s (HKEX) OTC Clear. The exercise, conducted on August 28, involved five financial institutions including Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Crédit Agricole CIB. In total, $5.8 billion in notional value was compressed, providing market participants with meaningful cost and risk reduction.The service was carried out via OSTTR ...

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive, John Lee, announced the 2025 Policy Address, highlighting the launch of the Core Climate international carbon trading platform by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2022, which is the only platform globally that settles voluntary carbon credits in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi [1] Group 1: Carbon Trading Initiatives - The Core Climate platform aims to strengthen collaboration with the Greater Bay Area's carbon market through pilot projects, testing cross-border trading settlement paths, and building a regional carbon market ecosystem [1] - Hong Kong will work with relevant regulatory bodies and institutions in mainland China to explore the country's participation in the international carbon market, including establishing voluntary carbon credit standards and methods [1] - The initiatives will also cover the registration, trading, and settlement of carbon reduction credits [1]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong will collaborate with exchanges in the Greater Bay Area to develop new businesses in bulk commodity trading and carbon trading [1] Group 1: Collaboration and Market Development - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is the controlling shareholder of the Qianhai Joint Trading Center and will continue to strengthen cooperation between the two regions [1] - The development of an offshore soybean spot market is a key focus for HKEX [1] - HKEX's carbon market, Core Climate, will conduct research on cross-border trading settlement with pilot carbon markets in the Greater Bay Area [1]

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Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 26,457.88, up by 11.32 points or 0.04% as of September 15, 16:00 Eastern Time [1] - The index reached a high of 26,527.24 and a low of 26,435.55 during the trading session, with an average price of 26,481.40 [1] - The trading volume was 71.35 million shares, indicating active market participation [1] Major Blue-Chip Stocks Performance - HSBC Holdings closed at HKD 108.054, reflecting an increase of 1.46% compared to the Hong Kong closing price [2] - Tencent Holdings closed at HKD 644.822, with a slight increase of 0.21% from the Hong Kong closing price [2] - Alibaba Group (ADR) saw a price of HKD 153.679, down by 0.921 compared to its Hong Kong price, despite a 2.32% increase in its latest price [3] - Other notable performances include BYD Company, which rose by 3.44% to HKD 108.100, and Xiaomi Group, which increased by 1.90% to HKD 56.200 [3] Summary of Stock Movements - Tencent Holdings remained stable with no change in its latest price [3] - HSBC Holdings showed a minor increase of 0.19% [3] - Alibaba's stock experienced a decline when compared to its ADR price [3] - The overall performance of major blue-chip stocks was mixed, with some stocks like BYD and Xiaomi showing positive movements while others like China Ping An and AIA Group faced declines [3]

Group 1: Market Performance - In August, the Hong Kong stock market experienced an overall increase, with the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech rising by 25.0% and 27.0% respectively compared to the end of 2024 [1] - The monthly average daily turnover (ADT) for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange reached HKD 279.1 billion, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 6.2% and a year-on-year increase of 192.1% [1] - Northbound trading ADT was HKD 322.8 billion, with month-on-month and year-on-year increases of 45.2% and 204.9% respectively, while southbound trading ADT was HKD 155.2 billion, with increases of 7.4% and 448.3% [1] Group 2: Derivatives Market - In August, the average daily volume (ADV) for futures was 627,000 contracts, showing month-on-month and year-on-year increases of 9.6% and 5.3% respectively [1] - The ADV for options was 962,000 contracts, with month-on-month and year-on-year increases of 2.1% and 34.5% [1] - As of the end of August, the ADT for structured products such as bull and bear certificates and derivative warrants was HKD 17.5 billion, reflecting increases of 11.9% and 58.6% year-on-year [1] Group 3: Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) - In August, there were 6 new IPOs in Hong Kong, with a total scale of HKD 5.4 billion, representing a month-on-month decrease of 73% but a year-on-year increase of 189% [2] - The number of newly listed derivative warrants and bull and bear certificates was 941 and 2,386 respectively, with year-on-year increases of 75% and 40% [2] Group 4: Investment Income and Economic Environment - As of the end of August, the HIBOR rates for 6 months, 1 month, overnight, and the US overnight bank funding rate were 3.27%, 3.30%, 4.00%, and 4.33% respectively, with month-on-month increases across the board [2] - The domestic economic environment showed signs of recovery, with the manufacturing PMI at 49.40%, indicating a slight improvement [3] - The overseas economic outlook suggests a strengthening of interest rate cut expectations, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates by 25 basis points in September 2025 [3] Group 5: Valuation and Future Outlook - As of the end of August, the company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio was 37.02x, positioned at the 52nd percentile historically since 2016, indicating potential value for investors [4] - The company is expected to achieve revenues of HKD 30.3 billion, HKD 33.2 billion, and HKD 35.6 billion for the years 2025 to 2027, with corresponding net profits of HKD 19.4 billion, HKD 20.6 billion, and HKD 22.3 billion [4] - The projected PE ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 29.3x, 27.7x, and 25.4x respectively, suggesting a favorable investment opportunity [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7] Core Insights - The company's PE ratio as of the end of August is 37.02x, positioned at the 52nd percentile historically since 2016, indicating a certain level of cost-effectiveness for allocation. It is expected that with the continuous enhancement of the mutual access policy in the Hong Kong 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 projected to achieve revenues and other income of 30.3 billion, 33.2 billion, and 35.6 billion HKD for 2025-2027, with net profits attributable to shareholders of 19.4 billion, 20.6 billion, and 22.3 billion HKD, corresponding to PE valuations of 29.3, 27.7, and 25.4 times respectively [2][50]. Market Environment - The Hong Kong stock market continued its upward trend in August, driven by domestic policy support and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 25.0% and 27.0% respectively compared to the end of 2024. The average daily trading (ADT) for Hong Kong stocks in August was 279.1 billion HKD, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 6.2% and a year-on-year increase of 192.1% [10][15]. Business Segments - **Spot Market**: The overall Hong Kong stock market saw significant increases in trading activity, with the ADT for northbound trading reaching 322.8 billion HKD, up 45.2% month-on-month and 204.9% year-on-year. Southbound trading ADT was 155.2 billion HKD, reflecting increases of 7.4% month-on-month and 448.3% year-on-year [8][15]. - **Derivatives Market**: The average daily volume (ADV) for futures was 62.7 thousand contracts, with month-on-month and year-on-year increases of 9.6% and 5.3% respectively. The ADV for options was 96.2 thousand contracts, with increases of 2.1% month-on-month and 34.5% year-on-year [19]. - **Primary Market**: In August, the IPO scale in the Hong Kong stock market decreased month-on-month but increased significantly year-on-year, with a total of 6 new listings raising 5.4 billion HKD, a 73% decrease month-on-month but a 189% increase year-on-year [29][31]. Investment Income - As of the end of August, the HIBOR rates for 6 months, 1 month, overnight, and the US overnight bank funding rate were 3.27%, 3.30%, 4.00%, and 4.33% respectively, showing month-on-month increases but year-on-year declines for most rates [38].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the investment banking and brokerage industry [7] Core Insights - The recent implementation of the public fund fee reform in three phases is driving high-quality development in the industry. Brokerage firms continue to show high growth in their mid-year performance, and market enthusiasm remains high. The valuation still offers cost-effectiveness, suggesting a focus on leading companies and high-performing stocks in the sector. In the insurance sector, the overall trend supports the logic of deposit migration, increased equity allocation, and improved new policy costs, enhancing the certainty of long-term ROE improvement and accelerating valuation recovery [2][4] - From the perspective of profitability and dividend stability, the report continues to recommend Jiangsu Jinzu, which has stable profit growth and dividend rates, China Ping An, which maintains a high dividend yield, and China Pacific Insurance, which has clear advantages in business model and market position. Additionally, based on performance elasticity and valuation levels, the report recommends Xinhua Insurance, China Life, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CITIC Securities, Dongfang Wealth, Tonghuashun, and Jiufang Zhitu Holdings [4] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The non-bank financial index increased by 0.3% this week, with an excess return of -1.1% relative to the CSI 300, ranking 24th out of 31 industries. Year-to-date, the non-bank financial index is up 8.2%, with an excess return of -6.7%, also ranking 21st out of 31 [5] - Market enthusiasm has slightly declined, with an average daily trading volume of 23,264.15 billion yuan, down 10.63% week-on-week, and an average turnover rate of 2.45%, down 34.86 basis points [5] Key Industry News & Company Announcements - The China Securities Regulatory Commission released the "Classification Evaluation Regulations for Futures Companies" [6] - Company announcements include Guosen Securities completing the registration procedures for issuing new shares to acquire 96.08% of Wanhe Securities, and Xibu Securities completing the transfer of shares for the acquisition of Guorong Securities [6] Brokerage Data Tracking - The report highlights a slight recovery in margin financing, with a balance of 2.34 trillion yuan, up 2.67% week-on-week. The stock pledge market remains cautious, with expectations of continued contraction in stock pledge scale, but improved asset yield rates are anticipated to enhance income performance [45][49]

Group 1 - The report highlights a significant recovery in the Hong Kong stock market, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 31.5% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 34.0% as of September 12, 2025, driven by capital inflows and improved market sentiment [13][14][17] - The average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market reached HKD 249.4 billion in September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of nearly 93% [13][14] - Cumulative net inflows from southbound funds have surpassed HKD 1 trillion since the establishment of the Stock Connect, marking a historical high [17][18] Group 2 - The report indicates that the top three brokerage firms account for 54.8% of the total market value held in the Hong Kong Stock Connect, demonstrating a concentration of assets among major players [22][24] - A negative correlation exists between the market value held by brokerage firms and their turnover rates, with larger firms generally exhibiting lower turnover rates compared to smaller firms [22][24] - The report identifies several outstanding brokerage firms, including辉立证券 (Futu Securities) and沪市港股通 (Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect), which have achieved high excess Sharpe ratios, indicating superior performance [29][33] Group 3 - The report presents a quantitative model that optimizes the selection of top-performing brokers and stocks, achieving an annualized excess return of 16.5% and a maximum drawdown of -15.2% [5][28] - The performance of the selected brokers and stocks is notably higher during bull markets, suggesting that the model is effective in capturing market upswings [5][28] - The report emphasizes the importance of utilizing detailed data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's CCASS system to gain insights into market dynamics and investor behavior [20][22]