Financial Performance - Total premium income reached HKD 265 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.9%, and a growth of 4.6% in RMB terms[4] - Shareholders' profit attributable amounted to HKD 2.797 billion[4] - Total assets increased to HKD 1,409.4 billion, up 2.2% from the end of 2021, with an 11.7% increase in RMB terms[4] - The embedded value per share was HKD 55.11, with a 1.1% increase year-on-year, and the value in RMB terms grew by 10.4%[4] - The net investment income was HKD 48.573 billion, reflecting an 8.9% year-on-year growth[5] - Shareholders' profit attributable decreased by 62.8% to HKD 2.797 billion[13] - Profit before tax decreased by 86.3% to HKD 1,498.27 million, down from HKD 10,913.84 million in the previous year[18] - Net profit attributable to shareholders fell by 62.8% to HKD 2,796.61 million, compared to HKD 7,513.70 million in 2021[18] - Net profit after tax for 2022 was HKD 5,538,356 thousand, down from HKD 10,952,373 thousand in 2021, representing a decrease of approximately 49.5%[122] - The company's basic and diluted earnings per share for 2022 were both HKD 0.778, compared to HKD 2.091 in 2021, indicating a decline of about 62.8%[121] Investment and Asset Management - The group has cumulatively underwritten 424 major projects along the Belt and Road Initiative, providing risk protection exceeding RMB 700 billion[7] - New investments in strategic emerging industries and major livelihood construction projects amounted to RMB 53 billion during the year[7] - Investment assets reached HKD 1,218.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.4%[15] - The proportion of fixed income investments rose from 76.2% in 2021 to 76.7% in 2022, while equity investments decreased from 18.3% to 17.1%[26] - Third-party asset management reached HKD 1,092.8 billion, reflecting a growth of 5.3% compared to the previous year[33] - The asset management business reported a management fee income of HKD 1,882.77 million in 2022, down 18.6% from HKD 2,311.90 million in 2021[82] - The operating profit of the asset management business increased by 29.4% to HKD 961.42 million in 2022, compared to HKD 743.00 million in 2021[83] - The company maintained a stable equity asset allocation ratio while increasing fixed income asset allocation to enhance stable returns[23] Insurance Operations - The life insurance premium income grew by 3.6%, outperforming the market, with the individual insurance premium reaching a historical high[4] - New individual insurance premium increased by 20.0%, with personal insurance new premium up by 28.6%[13] - Life insurance operating profit dropped by 46.4% to HKD 5,958.27 million from HKD 11,115.59 million in 2021[20] - The first-year premium income for individual insurance was HKD 17,633.37 million in 2022, down from HKD 21,730.46 million in 2021, a decrease of 18.7%[46] - The premium income from short-term savings products accounted for 35.0% of total first-year premiums in 2022, up from 25.0% in 2021[47] - The premium income from traditional life insurance increased to HKD 51,389.11 million in 2022, representing 28.7% of total premiums, compared to 19.2% in 2021[49] Solvency and Financial Health - The comprehensive solvency adequacy ratio was 194% as of December 31, 2022, down from 208% in 2021[53] - The solvency ratio for Taiping Pension was 224% as of December 31, 2022, down from 256% in 2021[64] - The comprehensive solvency ratio as of December 31, 2022, was 186%, down from 216% in 2021, with actual capital at RMB 9.521 billion compared to RMB 9.380 billion in 2021[72] - The total liabilities of life insurance contracts, net of reinsurance, decreased by 12.4% to HKD 122,106.06 million in 2022 from HKD 139,425.65 million in 2021[35] Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company aims for high-quality development in 2023, focusing on risk prevention and innovation[11] - The company plans to actively develop innovative green insurance products and enhance pricing strategies in the property insurance sector[92] - The company aims to enhance digital transformation and improve customer management capabilities in 2023[91] - The group aims to enhance its investment business quality by focusing on healthcare, retirement, and other industry layouts[95] - The global economic growth is projected to slow to 2.2% in 2023, impacting corporate profit growth and asset valuations[95] Changes in Financial Position - The total equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 98,686,180 thousand in 2022 from HKD 113,455,960 thousand in 2021, reflecting a decline of approximately 13.0%[124] - The company's total liabilities were HKD 1,310,679,386 thousand in 2022, up from HKD 1,265,186,014 thousand in 2021, representing an increase of approximately 3.6%[124] - The total cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2022, stood at HKD 39,945,905, an increase from HKD 31,306,390 in 2021, indicating a stronger financial position[132] Operational Efficiency - The total employee cost for the year was HKD 15.79 billion, down 12.3% from HKD 18.00 billion in 2021, with a total employee count of 68,386[89] - The company reported a significant increase in financial expenses, which rose to HKD 3,123,440 from HKD 2,381,532 in 2021[129] - The cash generated from operating activities was HKD 95,694,955, compared to HKD 101,149,940 in the previous year, showing a decrease of about 5.4%[130] Accounting and Reporting Standards - The company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, requiring management to make estimates and assumptions[1] - The company recognizes policyholder benefits, including maturity, annuity, and claims, as expenses upon payment or notification[147] - The company conducts liability adequacy tests at each reporting period to ensure that insurance liabilities are sufficient[144]

Financial Performance - Total premiums written and policy fees for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were HKD 160,363,346, a decrease from HKD 156,971,245 in the same period of 2021[10] - Net earned premiums and policy fees amounted to HKD 150,878,007, compared to HKD 146,668,805 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.9%[10] - Profit before taxation was HKD 2,206,840, down from HKD 7,726,625 in the prior year, indicating a decline of approximately 71.5%[10] - Profit after taxation decreased to HKD 4,016,124 from HKD 7,074,257, a reduction of around 43.5%[10] - Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company were HKD 0.754, down from HKD 1.423 in the same period last year, reflecting a decline of approximately 47%[10] - Total income for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was HKD 174,441,559, compared to HKD 182,434,992 in the previous year, showing a decrease of about 4.5%[10] - Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Company was $(2,346,882), compared to $3,765,437 in the previous year, indicating a significant decline[13] - Profit after taxation for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $4,016,124, a decrease of 43.5% compared to $7,074,257 for the same period in 2021[13] - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the profit attributable to owners of the Company was $2,708,661,000, a decrease of 47.1% compared to $5,112,655,000 for the same period in 2021[126] Investment Income - Net investment income increased to HKD 24,285,950 from HKD 21,083,451, representing a growth of about 15.5% year-over-year[10] - The Group reported net unrealized investment gains of HKD 521,271 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net unrealized investment losses of HKD 13,411,581 for the same period in 2021[92] - The net realized investment gains on debt securities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were $(187,502), a decrease from $191,524 in 2021, indicating a significant decline[99] - The net unrealized investment losses on debt securities amounted to $(608,969) for the first half of 2022, compared to $(178,205) in the same period of 2021, reflecting a worsening situation[102] - Total dividend income from equity securities for the first half of 2022 reached $3,104,395, compared to $2,609,342 in 2021, marking an increase of about 19%[97] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets amounted to $1,442,711,858 as of June 30, 2022, compared to $1,378,641,974 at December 31, 2021, representing a growth of 4.6%[16] - Life insurance contract liabilities increased to $935,952,918 as of June 30, 2022, up from $887,816,852 at December 31, 2021, reflecting a rise of 5.4%[16] - Net assets decreased to $108,240,356 as of June 30, 2022, from $113,455,960 at December 31, 2021, indicating a decline of 4.0%[18] - The Company’s total equity decreased to $108,240,356 as of June 30, 2022, from $113,455,960 at December 31, 2021, reflecting a decrease of 4.6%[18] - The total liabilities for life insurance contracts were HKD 935,952,918, reflecting the company's commitment to policyholders[65] Cash Flow - Net cash from operating activities decreased to HKD 58,045,908, down 22% from HKD 74,304,397 in the same period last year[40] - Net cash used in investing activities improved to HKD (49,306,006), a reduction of 6% compared to HKD (52,874,962) in the previous year[40] - Net cash from financing activities increased to HKD 3,291,130, contrasting with a net cash outflow of HKD (2,669,637) in the prior period[40] - The total cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2022 stood at HKD 50,428,179, slightly up from HKD 50,269,986 a year earlier[40] Shareholder Information - Dividends declared to shareholders for the period were HKD 1,437,607,000[29] - A final cash dividend of $0.46 per share was proposed, amounting to $1,653,249,000, an increase from $1,437,607,000 in the previous year[122] - The balance at January 1, 2022, was HKD 40,771,408,000 in share capital[36] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares remained constant at 3,594,018,538 for both periods[126] Operational Highlights - The share of results of associates and joint ventures increased to HKD 323,311 from HKD 77,351, marking a significant improvement[10] - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence and enhancing product offerings to drive future growth[56] - The overall financial performance suggests a strategic focus on expanding both domestic and overseas insurance markets, with a balanced approach to risk management and profitability[113] Accounting and Compliance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules and HKAS 34[44] - The Group continues to apply the temporary exemption from HKFRS 9, allowing the use of HKAS 39 for annual periods beginning before January 1, 2023[52] - The company has not early adopted any new accounting standards, interpretations, or amendments that are effective as of 1 January 2022[48]

Financial Performance - Total premiums written and policy fees for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were HK$156,971,245, an increase from HK$137,074,268 in the same period of 2020[8]. - Net premiums written and policy fees reached HK$150,037,791, compared to HK$130,192,061 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 15%[8]. - Net earned premiums and policy fees amounted to HK$146,668,805, up from HK$127,856,061, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 15%[8]. - Total income for the period was HK$182,434,992, compared to HK$151,251,789 in the prior year, representing a growth of approximately 21%[8]. - Profit before taxation was HK$7,726,625, an increase from HK$6,843,730, showing a growth of around 13%[8]. - Profit after taxation reached HK$7,074,257, compared to HK$5,078,628 in the same period last year, marking an increase of approximately 39%[8]. - Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company were HK$1.423, significantly higher than HK$0.800 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of about 78%[8]. - Other income for the period was HK$3,392,847, compared to HK$2,321,102 in the previous year, indicating a growth of approximately 46%[8]. - The company reported net investment income of HK$21,083,451, up from HK$16,907,861, representing an increase of about 24%[8]. - Profit after taxation for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was HKD 7,074,257, compared to HKD 5,078,628 for the same period in 2020, representing a 39.4% increase[11]. Assets and Liabilities - Fixed assets increased to HKD 29,926,607 as of June 30, 2021, from HKD 23,022,546 at the end of 2020, reflecting a growth of 30.5%[14]. - Investment properties rose to HKD 22,019,568, up from HKD 18,792,109, marking an increase of 17.8%[14]. - Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to HKD 50,269,986 from HKD 31,306,390, a growth of 60.7%[14]. - Total liabilities amounted to HKD 1,299,011,801, compared to HKD 1,169,007,966 at the end of 2020, representing an increase of 11.1%[14]. - Life insurance contract liabilities reached HKD 816,876,090, up from HKD 706,785,380, indicating a rise of 15.6%[14]. - The net assets of the company were HKD 117,514,706 as of June 30, 2021, slightly up from HKD 116,613,059 at the end of 2020, showing a marginal increase of 0.8%[16]. Investment Performance - The company reported a revaluation gain of HKD 77,151 during the period, compared to HKD 3,459 in the previous year[11]. - The exchange differences on translation of foreign operations resulted in a gain of HKD 3,395, contrasting with a loss of HKD 80,898 in the prior year[11]. - The company reported net realized investment gains of HKD 13,411,581,000, reflecting strong performance in investment activities[59]. - The total income from debt securities was HKD 18,365,963,000, showcasing the company's strong position in fixed-income investments[62]. - The company experienced a net rental income receivable from investment properties of HKD 393,206,000, indicating effective asset management[62]. Cash Flow and Dividends - For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the net cash from operating activities was HKD 74,304,397, a decrease of 1.83% compared to HKD 75,693,054 for the same period in 2020[44]. - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD (52,874,962), which is a significant decrease of 24.87% from HKD (70,322,826) in the previous year[44]. - The company has not declared dividends for the period, as indicated in the financial statements[41]. - The final cash dividend proposed was $0.40 per share, amounting to $1,437,607,000, compared to $1,078,206,000 for the previous year[129]. Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company aims to enhance its market position through strategic investments and potential acquisitions in the insurance sector[74]. - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas property and casualty insurance operations to enhance revenue streams[63]. - The overall financial performance indicates a robust growth trajectory, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and expanding market share in both domestic and overseas markets[116].

Financial Performance - Total premiums written and policy fees for the six months ended June 30, 2020, amounted to HKD 137,074 million, a decrease of 1.3% from HKD 138,923 million in the same period of 2019[10]. - Net earned premiums and policy fees were HKD 127,856 million, down from HKD 129,507 million, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% year-on-year[10]. - Total income for the period was HKD 151,252 million, an increase of 2.2% compared to HKD 147,624 million in the previous year[10]. - Profit before taxation was HKD 6,844 million, a decrease of 23.3% from HKD 8,926 million in the same period of 2019[10]. - Profit after taxation was HKD 5,079 million, down 44.5% from HKD 9,083 million year-on-year[10]. - Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company were HKD 0.800, a decrease of 56.5% compared to HKD 1.841 in the same period of 2019[10]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 5,336,636, down 63.4% from HKD 14,551,926 in the previous year[12]. - Profit after taxation for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was HKD 5,078,628, a decrease of 44.4% compared to HKD 9,082,716 for the same period in 2019[12]. Investment Performance - Net investment income increased to HKD 16,908 million, compared to HKD 14,996 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 12.7%[10]. - The company reported a net unrealized investment gain of HKD 6,756,488, indicating positive market conditions for investments[61]. - Net realized investment gains for the period totaled HKD 6,756,488, showcasing strong performance in investment activities[67]. - The company reported net unrealized investment losses of HKD 2,589,723, reflecting market volatility impacting asset valuations[67]. - Interest income from loans and receivables amounted to HKD 3,433,404,000, representing a significant contribution to net investment income[63]. Expenses and Costs - Administrative and other expenses decreased to HKD 14,941 million from HKD 16,869 million, a reduction of 11.5%[10]. - The company reported a total of HKD 80,810,407 in life insurance contract liabilities, net of reinsurance, for the six months ended June 30, 2020[117]. - Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were HKD 7,790,539 for the first half of 2020, down from HKD 8,585,547 in the same period of 2019, representing a decrease of about 9.3%[119]. - The total reinsurance commission and handling fee income was HKD (1,478,316) for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to HKD (1,412,498) in the same period of 2019, showing a slight increase in reinsurance costs[115]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to HKD 78,486,734 from HKD 76,307,604, showing growth in the company's financial position[26]. - Life insurance contract liabilities rose to HKD 605,580,302, an increase of 13.3% from HKD 534,557,125 at the end of 2019[15]. - The company's total equity attributable to owners was HKD 97,272,903, an increase of 3.3% from HKD 94,056,964 at the end of 2019[17]. - The total liabilities for the company were HKD 825,363,215,000, with life insurance contract liabilities amounting to HKD 534,557,125,000[84]. Cash Flow - Net cash from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was HKD 75,693,054, an increase from HKD 60,967,082 in the same period of 2019, representing a growth of approximately 24.5%[43]. - The total cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2020, amounted to HKD 31,016,156, up from HKD 27,083,272 at the end of June 2019, reflecting an increase of about 14.3%[43]. - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $31,016,156 as of June 30, 2020, compared to $27,817,656 as of December 31, 2019, indicating an increase of 11.4%[166]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has plans for market expansion and new product development, although specific details were not disclosed in the report[12]. - The company continues to focus on enhancing its digital capabilities and improving customer engagement strategies[12]. - The company reported an acquisition of additional interest in a subsidiary, indicating ongoing strategic investments[26]. Regulatory and Compliance - The Group's financial statements are prepared based on historical cost, with certain assets and liabilities stated at fair value, including investment properties and securities[49]. - The Group continues to apply a temporary exemption from HKFRS 9, allowing the use of HKAS 39 for annual periods beginning before January 1, 2021, due to its predominantly insurance-related activities[56]. - The enterprise income tax rate for domestic companies in the PRC remains at 25%[8]. Shareholder Returns - Dividends declared to shareholders amounted to HKD 6,126,973, reflecting a positive return to investors[26]. - The final cash dividend proposed on 27 March 2020 was $0.30 per share, totaling $1,078,206,000, compared to $0.10 per share and $359,402,000 in 2019[127]. - The company declared dividends totaling HKD 1,078,206,000 to shareholders during the period[190].

Financial Performance - Total premiums written and policy fees for the six months ended June 30, 2019, were HKD 138,923,130, an increase from HKD 130,088,369 in the same period of 2018[12]. - Net earned premiums and policy fees amounted to HKD 129,507,331, compared to HKD 122,465,269 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.4%[12]. - Total income for the period reached HKD 147,623,526, compared to HKD 138,058,439 in the prior year, indicating an increase of approximately 6.5%[12]. - Profit before taxation was HKD 8,925,934, down from HKD 9,954,038, reflecting a decrease of about 10.3%[12]. - Profit after taxation rose to HKD 9,082,716, compared to HKD 6,876,221 in the same period last year, marking an increase of approximately 32.3%[12]. - Earnings per share attributable to the owners of the Company were HKD 1.841, compared to HKD 1.414 in the previous year, representing a growth of about 30.2%[12]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was $14,551,926, significantly higher than $2,729,371 in the prior year, indicating a substantial increase in overall profitability[14]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was HK$6,744,218,000, compared to HK$5,209,106,000 for the same period in 2018, representing an increase of approximately 29.5%[137]. Investment Income - Net investment income increased to HKD 14,995,902, up from HKD 12,416,130, representing a growth of about 20.9% year-over-year[12]. - Total net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was HKD 14,995,902,000[69]. - Interest income from debt securities held-to-maturity amounted to HKD 5,275,582,000, while available-for-sale debt securities generated HKD 1,518,833,000[69]. - Net rental income receivable from investment properties was HKD 403,486,000[69]. - The company reported a net unrealised investment loss of HKD 907,944,000, primarily from available-for-sale debt securities and investment funds[73]. - Total dividend income from equity securities was HKD 558,573,000, with available-for-sale equity securities contributing HKD 558,573,000[69]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets reached $832,917,980 as of June 30, 2019, compared to $752,101,333 at the end of 2018, representing a growth of approximately 10.7%[17]. - Life insurance contract liabilities rose to $507,374,376, up from $433,102,249 at the end of 2018, marking an increase of about 17.2%[17]. - Net assets attributable to owners of the Company increased to $93,913,308 from $80,395,781 at the end of 2018, reflecting a growth of around 16.7%[19]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the Company was $93,913,308, an increase from $80,395,781 at the end of 2018, indicating a strong capital position[19]. - The company reported a significant increase in insurance debtors to $19,013,008 as of June 30, 2019, compared to $11,916,295 at the end of 2018, reflecting a growth of approximately 59.2%[17]. Expenses - Administrative and other expenses rose to HKD 16,869,083, compared to HKD 14,468,827, indicating an increase of about 16.6%[12]. - The total benefits, losses, and expenses amounted to HKD 137,683,084, which includes significant payouts and operational costs[67]. - Claims and claim adjustment expenses totaled $18,379,724 for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $17,479,905 in the same period of 2018, marking an increase of about 5.1%[115]. - Net commission and handling fee expenses amounted to $14,233,736 for the first half of 2019, compared to $13,401,472 in the same period of 2018, representing an increase of approximately 6.2%[119]. Regulatory Compliance and Accounting Standards - The financial statements were prepared in accordance with the applicable disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules and HKAS 34, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards[36]. - The company has adopted new accounting standards effective from 1 January 2019, including HKFRS 16 on leases, which may impact future financial reporting[42]. - The Group did not restate comparatives for the 2018 reporting period when adopting HKFRS 16[46]. Market and Strategic Outlook - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence and enhancing its product offerings in the insurance sector[82]. - Future outlook includes strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and increasing market share[82]. - Ongoing efforts in mergers and acquisitions are expected to bolster the company's growth trajectory[82]. Dividends - The company did not declare any dividends to shareholders or non-controlling interests during the reporting period[29]. - A final cash dividend of $0.10 per share was proposed, amounting to $359,402,000, consistent with the previous year[132]. - No interim dividend was proposed or paid for the interim period ended June 30, 2019[132].

Financial Performance - The company reported a total premium income of approximately HKD 220 million, reflecting a growth of 12% year-on-year[7]. - Investment income increased to HKD 223 million, representing a 15% increase compared to the previous year[7]. - The profit before taxation reached HKD 233 million, which is a 10% increase from the prior year[7]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for the year was reported at HKD 0.24, up from HKD 0.22 in the previous year, indicating a growth of 9%[7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was HK$6.884 billion, reflecting a growth of 12.2% year-over-year[22]. - Total assets increased to HK$752.1 billion, marking a 12.8% rise from the end of the previous year[22]. - The total equity decreased by 1.6% to HK$80.396 billion as of December 31, 2018, from HK$81.721 billion at the beginning of the year[58]. - The total investment income rose by 4.3% to HK$22.583 billion in 2018, compared to HK$21.647 billion in 2017[67]. - The net operating profit for the life insurance business was HK$6,724 million, reflecting a 5.1% increase from HK$6,396 million in 2017[101]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 20% increase in market share over the next three years[14]. - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional HKD 50 million in revenue in the upcoming fiscal year[14]. - A strategic acquisition is in progress, which is anticipated to enhance the company's service offerings and increase customer base by 15%[14]. - China Taiping's development strategy focuses on building a globally competitive internationalized modern financial insurance group[21]. - In 2019, China Taiping will focus on high-quality development, aiming for stable growth and improved profitability through optimized business structure and cost management[37]. - The company plans to implement the "Empowerment Plan" to enhance overall capabilities, including management, technology, resources, and mechanisms[36]. - The company will enhance its main business in insurance, increasing resource allocation across life, property and casualty, pension, and reinsurance sectors[40]. Risk Management and Compliance - China Taiping aims to strengthen risk prevention and control, focusing on major risks such as market, credit, operational, compliance, new business, and liquidity risks[37]. - The company recognizes the complex external environment and aims to adapt proactively to new challenges in the insurance industry[38]. Customer Experience and Product Development - The company will focus on enhancing customer experience through high-quality products and services[37]. - The persistency ratio for individual policies improved to 96.0%, up from 95.8% in the previous year[95]. - Participating insurance accounted for 60.9% of total direct premiums written, amounting to HK$89,211.64 million[120]. - Long-term health insurance premiums increased to HK$28,618.48 million, representing 19.6% of total premiums[120]. Investment and Asset Management - The total investment assets of the Group were HK$595.9 billion, increased by 10.4%[48]. - The Group's asset allocation included 45.5% in debt securities, 10.1% in term deposits, and 16.7% in debt products as of December 31, 2018[70]. - The Group maintained an equity position lower than the industry average to mitigate market risks[62]. - The total management fee income from third-party asset management was HK$1.225 billion, with HK$829 million derived from assets outside the Group, accounting for 67.7% of total fee income[86]. Operational Metrics - The number of individual agents exceeded 500,000, representing a growth of 33.5%, the highest growth rate among major peers[23]. - The number of individual customers increased by 1,689,769 to 11,318,811, while corporate customers decreased by 3 to 855[95]. - The number of individual agents increased by 128,846 to 513,015, enhancing the distribution network[95]. - The number of enterprises in pension funds and schemes rose by 1,501 to 8,962[138]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company aims to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 40% of net profits, ensuring consistent returns to shareholders[7]. - Final dividend proposed remained unchanged at 10 HK cents per share, totaling HK$359.40 million[52].