该行指，渣打集团仍为其首选，主要因管理层留意到集团第三季开局良好，并将2025财年总收入预期上 调至5-7%区间的下限，其次该行料集团2025年至2026财年每股盈利将出现低个位数的上调，这受惠于 2025年稍微增加的总收入及拨备减少。加上普通股一级资本充足率强劲，达到14.3%，渣打集团宣布13 亿美元的股票回购计划，每股派息12.3美仙，而未来12个月潜在回报为8.1%，在大中华区金融业中排名 第二。 智通财经APP获悉，摩通发布研报称，渣打集团(02888)次季拨备前利润(PPoP)及税前盈利(PBT)分别较 预期高出12%及23%，主要由于非净利息收入表现远胜预期。该行维持渣打集团目标价148元，重申"增 持"评级。 ...

该行指，渣打集团仍为其首选，主要因管理层留意到集团第三季开局良好，并将2025财年总收入预期上 调至5-7%区间的下限，其次该行料集团2025年至2026财年每股盈利将出现低个位数的上调，这受惠于 2025年稍微增加的总收入及拨备减少。加上普通股一级资本充足率强劲，达到14.3%，渣打集团宣布13 亿美元的股票回购计划，每股派息12.3美仙，而未来12个月潜在回报为8.1%，在大中华区金融业中排名 第二。 摩通发布研报称，渣打集团(02888)次季拨备前利润(PPoP)及税前盈利(PBT)分别较预期高出12%及 23%，主要由于非净利息收入表现远胜预期。该行维持渣打集团目标价148元，重申"增持"评级。 ...

摩根大通发表研究报告指，渣打集团次季拨备前利润(PPoP)及税前盈利(PBT)分别较预期高出12%及 23%，主要由于非净利息收入表现远胜预期。该行指，渣打集团仍为其首选，主要因管理层留意到集团 第三季开局良好，并将2025财年总收入预期上调至5-7%区间的下限。另外，渣打普通股一级资本充足 率强劲，达到14.3%，渣打集团宣布13亿美元的股票回购计划，每股派息12.3美仙，而未来12个月潜在 回报为8.1%，在大中华区金融业中排名第二。该行维持渣打集团目标价为148港元，重申"增持"评级。 ...

"当前，中国经济正转向以人工智能、电动汽车、大数据和生物制药等创新领域主导的增长模式。人民 币国际化、中国企业出海以及与共建'一带一路'国家深化贸易合作等，正在开辟全新的增长空间。我们 对中国经济的中长期前景保持乐观。"徐仲薇表示，在中国经济转型发展的支持下，中国家庭的财富积 累增长迅速，推动了多元化财富管理服务需求的增长，为国际金融机构带来广阔机遇。 据徐仲薇介绍，渣打全球网络布局与共建"一带一路"市场的重合度超过75%，2020年以来，渣打累计参 与支持超过720个共建"一带一路"相关项目，金额总值超过1300亿美元。仅2024年，渣打中国参与支持 超过200个中资企业出海项目，广泛覆盖清洁能源、电动汽车、TMT(电信、媒体、科技行业)、物流和 医疗健康等领域。 "2021年我们在中国设立专门的'新经济'团队，重点支持TMT、生物医药以及其它新兴产业。目前，渣 打中国来自新经济行业的收入已占整个对公业务的一半。"徐仲薇称，未来集团将继续加大对人工智能 (AI)领域的投入，通过AI赋能优化客户体验。(完) （文章来源：中国新闻网） 渣打集团财富管理及零售银行业务与大中华、北亚行政总裁徐仲薇近日接受中新社记者 ...

Group 1: Company Perspectives on Work Models - Standard Chartered's CEO Bill Winters emphasizes a flexible approach to office work, allowing staff to decide their return based on team management needs [1][2] - Winters practices hybrid working, aiming to be in the office four days a week, indicating a personal commitment to this model [1] - Citi's hybrid work model is highlighted as a strategy to attract and retain talent, with a requirement for employees to be in the office at least three days a week [3] Group 2: Contrasting Views from Other Banks - Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon express strong opposition to remote work, advocating for in-office presence to enhance functionality [3][4] - Solomon describes the current remote work situation as an aberration that needs correction, emphasizing the importance of in-person training for new employees [8][10] - Dimon criticizes remote work for hindering innovation and efficiency, stating that JPMorgan is asking most hybrid employees to return to the office five days a week [9]

Core Viewpoint - The issuance of stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong has officially begun, with a limited number of licenses expected to be granted, likely to major banks and financial institutions [1][4][5]. Group 1: License Application and Eligibility - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has set specific criteria for stablecoin issuer license applications, including financial conditions, personnel qualifications, reserve assets, and custody requirements [1][3]. - Major banks such as Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) are expected to be among the first to apply for stablecoin licenses due to regulatory compliance and business needs [1][5]. - The initial phase of license issuance is expected to be cautious, with only a few licenses (possibly 2-3) being granted [4][6]. Group 2: Role of Financial Institutions - Securities firms are likely to focus on trading, custody, financing, and consulting related to stablecoins, rather than applying for stablecoin issuer licenses themselves [2][9]. - A total of 44 financial institutions have upgraded their virtual asset trading licenses, with most being local securities firms [12][13]. - The upgrade of trading licenses is a prerequisite for firms to offer services related to stablecoins and other virtual assets [13][14]. Group 3: Application Scenarios and Market Potential - The application scenarios for stablecoins include digital asset trading, cross-border payments in global trade, and traditional asset tokenization [7][8]. - The use of stablecoins in different regions varies, with financial applications being more prominent in Europe and North America, while B2B trade is expected to be a focus in Asia, Africa, and Latin America [8]. - The potential for stablecoins as a stable medium of exchange and value storage tool in virtual asset trading is highlighted, with firms like Futu Securities reporting increased trading volumes and customer engagement [14]. Group 4: Future Outlook and Risks - The market is keen on the emergence of offshore RMB-denominated stablecoins, with recent developments indicating a growing interest in this area [15][16]. - The commercial model for stablecoins remains unclear, and there are concerns about market speculation and the safety of reserve assets [16].

Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered Group's strong non-interest income performance and better-than-expected asset quality have led to an upward revision of the company's net profit forecasts for 2025E and 2026E by 30.6% and 21.2% to $5.01 billion and $4.80 billion respectively [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company's 2Q25 adjusted operating income was $5.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.6% [2] - Adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders for 2Q25 was $1.8 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 53.7%, exceeding both the company's and market expectations due to strong non-interest income [2][3] Group 2: Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income increased by 33% to $2.8 billion, with a contribution of $240 million from the sale of equity in Solv India, while excluding this, non-interest income still showed a 22% year-on-year growth [3] - Financial market services revenue grew by 47.2% year-on-year in 2Q25, driven by demand for interest rate and currency hedging amid market volatility [3] - Wealth management revenue in 2Q25 rose by 20.1%, primarily from affluent clients in overseas markets such as India, Hong Kong, and the Middle East [3] - The strong performance in non-interest income has prompted the company to revise its revenue growth guidance for 2025 from "below 5%" to a lower limit of "5%-7%" [3] Group 3: Net Interest Income - Net interest income was in line with expectations, remaining flat year-on-year but decreasing by 3% quarter-on-quarter, mainly due to the decline in HIBOR [4] - The adjusted net interest margin was measured at 2.03%, with a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 9 basis points [4] - The company plans to continue increasing structural hedging in the second half of the year, with guidance indicating a single-digit year-on-year decline in net interest income for 2025 [4] Group 4: Operating Expenses and Asset Quality - Operating expenses in 2Q25 grew at a rate lower than revenue growth, with the company maintaining guidance for 2026 operating expenses to be below $12.3 billion [5] - Credit costs were annualized at 16 basis points in 2Q25, slightly increasing but still at a low level, with guidance suggesting a gradual return to normalized credit costs of 30-35 basis points [5] - The company expressed confidence in the quality of its exposure to the Hong Kong commercial real estate market, with local real estate exposure amounting to approximately $2 billion, representing less than 50 basis points of overall risk exposure [5] Group 5: Dividends and Buybacks - The company has nearly completed the $1.5 billion buyback announced with the 2024 annual report and has declared a new $1.3 billion buyback, maintaining guidance for a total of at least $8 billion in buybacks from 2024 to 2026 [6] - The company aims to gradually increase the annual dividend per share and maintain a return on tangible equity (ROTE) close to 13% by the end of 2026, with plans for further increases thereafter [6]

Core Viewpoint - CICC has upgraded Standard Chartered Group's (02888) net profit forecasts for 2025E and 2026E by 30.6% and 21.2% to $5.01 billion and $4.80 billion respectively, due to strong non-interest income performance and better-than-expected asset quality [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Standard Chartered reported adjusted operating income of $5.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.6%, and adjusted net profit of $1.8 billion, up 53.7%, exceeding both CICC's and market expectations primarily due to better-than-expected non-interest income [2] - Non-interest income grew by 33% to $2.8 billion, with a contribution of $240 million from the sale of equity in Solv India, while excluding this, non-interest income still showed a 22% year-on-year growth [3] - The bank's financial market services income in Q2 2025 increased by 47.2%, driven by demand for interest rate and currency hedging amid market volatility [3] Group 2: Guidance and Projections - The strong performance in non-interest income has led the company to raise its revenue growth guidance for 2025 from "below 5%" to a lower limit of "5%-7%" [3] - Net interest income was in line with expectations, remaining flat year-on-year but decreasing by 3% quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to the decline in Hibor [3] - The company expects net interest income to decline in single digits year-on-year for 2025, based on the anticipated recovery of Hibor [3] Group 3: Operating Expenses and Asset Quality - Operating expenses in Q2 2025 continued to grow at a rate lower than income growth, with guidance to keep 2026 operating expenses below $12.3 billion [4] - Credit costs were annualized at 16 basis points, slightly increasing year-on-year but still at a low level, with guidance indicating a gradual return to a normalized range of 30-35 basis points [4] - The company expressed confidence in the quality of its asset exposure in Hong Kong's commercial real estate, with only about $2 billion in local real estate exposure, representing less than 50 basis points of overall risk exposure [4] Group 4: Shareholder Returns - The company has nearly completed the $1.5 billion share buyback announced in the 2024 annual report and has declared a new $1.3 billion buyback, maintaining guidance for a total of at least $8 billion in buybacks from 2024 to 2026 [5] - The company aims to gradually increase its annual dividend per share and maintain a return on tangible equity (ROTE) close to 13% by the end of 2026, with plans for further increases thereafter [5]

Group 1: Core Insights - The Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation officially comes into effect on August 1, 2025, marking the establishment of the world's first licensed stablecoin system, transitioning stablecoins from a gray area to a compliant business [1][9] - This regulation positions Hong Kong as a leader in digital finance regulation, having completed legislation and established a licensing and auditing mechanism, serving as a model for global institutional exploration [1][4] - Stablecoins are evolving from niche tools in the crypto industry to key infrastructure in the global digital financial system, with a monthly payment and settlement scale exceeding $6 billion as of February 2025, tripling from the same period in 2023 [2][3] Group 2: Regulatory Framework - The regulation introduces a dual mechanism of "licensing + sandbox," allowing the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to oversee stablecoin operations, setting a global standard [4][6] - Entities wishing to issue or operate stablecoins must obtain relevant licenses, with stringent regulatory requirements including a minimum registered capital of HKD 25 million, 100% asset backing, and compliance with AML and KYC rules [6][10] - The regulatory framework includes 13 categories of regulated activities, with specific licenses required for various financial services related to stablecoins [6] Group 3: Market Participation - Ordinary users can now participate in the stablecoin ecosystem through licensed virtual asset exchanges, allowing them to purchase stablecoins and engage in on-chain investments [12][13] - The stablecoin ecosystem is currently open to Hong Kong residents, providing access to various investment opportunities, including on-chain fundraising and green bonds [13][14] - The introduction of stablecoins is seen as a bridge for ordinary individuals to engage in global digital assets, moving beyond institutional access to a more inclusive financial landscape [14]

Major Events - JD Group-SW (09618) has decided to make a voluntary public acquisition offer to CECONOMY and establish a strategic investment partnership [1] - Zhonghui Biological-B (02627) plans to conduct an IPO from July 31 to August 5, aiming to globally offer 33.4426 million H-shares [1] - WuXi AppTec (02359) intends to place 73.8 million new H-shares at a discount of approximately 6.90%, raising about HKD 7.65 billion [1] - Weihai Bank (09677) plans to issue up to approximately 758 million domestic shares and 154 million H-shares, raising nearly HKD 3 billion [1] - HSBC Holdings (00005) plans to repurchase up to USD 3 billion of ordinary shares [1] - Joy City Property (00207) proposes a share buyback through an agreement arrangement, with resumption of trading on August 1 [1] Operating Performance - MGM China (02282) reported total revenue of HKD 16.661 billion for the first half, an increase of 2.73% year-on-year [1] - Standard Chartered Group (02888) released interim results with a profit attributable to shareholders of USD 3.065 billion, a year-on-year increase of 41% [1] - Autohome-S (02518) reported a net profit attributable to the parent of RMB 416 million in the second quarter, with online marketing and other business revenues increasing by 20.5% year-on-year [1] - Tongguan Gold (00340) issued a positive profit alert, expecting a mid-term profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 330 million to HKD 360 million, a year-on-year increase of about 259% to 291% [1] - Qingdao Bank (03866) reported a net profit attributable to the parent of RMB 3.065 billion for the first half, a year-on-year increase of 16.05% [1] - Faraday (09638) announced interim results with a profit attributable to shareholders of EUR 4.3454 million, a year-on-year decrease of 0.92% [1] - Budweiser APAC (01876) released interim results with a profit attributable to shareholders of USD 409 million, a year-on-year decrease of 24.4% [1]