Core Viewpoint - The enthusiasm for fund custody licenses has significantly decreased, with only three institutions currently applying for such qualifications, indicating a shift from a broad accessibility to a focus on leading players in the securities industry [1][2][3]. Summary by Sections Current Applications and Trends - As of now, only three institutions are in line to apply for fund custody qualifications: Mongolian Merchants Bank, Guangzhou Bank, and Dongwu Securities, with the latter being the only remaining brokerage firm [2]. - Previously, there were seven brokerages, including Western Securities, Caixin Securities, and others, that had applied for fund custody qualifications, but six have withdrawn their applications within a year [2][3]. Regulatory Changes - The decline in applications is attributed to new regulatory measures that have raised the entry barriers for fund custody licenses, making it difficult for smaller brokerages to meet the requirements [3][4]. - The new regulations, set to be implemented in 2025, include stricter compliance and risk management standards, requiring applicants to have a regulatory rating of at least level 2 or A class and a minimum net asset requirement of 50 billion RMB for banks and 30 billion RMB for securities firms [4]. Market Dynamics - The fund custody business is undergoing a transformation from a focus on scale to a focus on quality, with resources increasingly concentrating among leading firms [3][5]. - The number of qualified institutions has been reported at 66, with a significant portion being larger brokerages, indicating a trend where smaller firms may struggle to compete [6]. Future Outlook - The market is expected to see increased concentration, with stronger firms gaining market share due to higher entry barriers and a more rigorous exit mechanism [7]. - The business model for fund custody is anticipated to evolve from basic services to high-value comprehensive services, emphasizing technology and risk management capabilities [7]. - A differentiated market structure is likely to emerge, where leading brokerages may establish specialized subsidiaries for refined operations, while smaller firms may pivot to providing outsourced services [7].

Core Points - The CSI Hong Kong 300 High Beta Index (H300HB) reported a value of 1274.62 points, with a monthly increase of 14.01%, a three-month increase of 35.04%, and a year-to-date increase of 45.66% [1][2] Group 1: Index Performance - The CSI Hong Kong 300 High Beta Index reflects the overall performance of securities listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a base date of December 30, 2005, set at 1000.0 points [1] - The index's top ten holdings include Dongfang Zhenxuan (2.71%), InnoCare Pharma (2.34%), Sunac China (1.94%), China Merchants Securities (1.78%), FIT HON TENG (1.67%), China Cinda (1.63%), CICC (1.54%), China Galaxy (1.52%), Ping An Good Doctor (1.47%), and China Jinmao (1.45%) [1] Group 2: Sector Allocation - The sector allocation of the CSI Hong Kong 300 High Beta Index shows that finance accounts for 19.88%, consumer discretionary for 19.82%, information technology for 18.22%, healthcare for 12.38%, real estate for 11.38%, industrials for 6.66%, communication services for 5.86%, consumer staples for 2.93%, and materials for 2.87% [2] - The index sample is adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December each year [2]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The regulatory authorities plan to optimize the Bond "Southbound Connect" mechanism and expand the investor access scope, providing institutional guarantees for domestic funds to allocate offshore bonds. The report systematically analyzes the development background, operation mechanism, and investment opportunities under the expansion of the Bond "Southbound Connect" to clarify the infrastructure for cross - border bond allocation for investors [1][8]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Bond "Southbound Connect" Launch Background and Regulatory Policy Development Process - The Bond "Southbound Connect" aims to build an efficient offshore bond allocation channel for domestic institutional investors by deepening the cooperation between the bond market infrastructure institutions of the two regions. Before its launch, domestic institutions' participation in the overseas bond market was restricted by complex approval processes, limited investment quotas, and high transaction costs [2][9]. - The policy history can be divided into three phases: 2017 - 2020 was the policy foundation period with the priority launch of the Bond "Northbound Connect"; in 2021, the "Southbound Connect" mechanism was officially implemented; since October 2024, it has entered the expansion and deepening period, with plans to expand the investor scope to non - bank institutions such as securities firms, funds, insurance companies, and wealth management institutions, and optimize multi - currency settlement and repurchase mechanisms [2][10]. 3.2 Bond "Southbound Connect" Operation Mechanism 3.2.1 "Southbound Connect" Business Operation and Regulatory Mechanism - There are two custody modes for domestic investors: the multi - level direct connection custody mode relying on domestic bond registration and settlement institutions, and the global custody mode relying on domestic custody and clearing banks (also known as the "dual - custody" mode of domestic and overseas custodian banks). The global custody mode has a wider trading scope and more flexible currency support [17][19]. - The clearing mechanism varies according to the transaction currency. For RMB and Hong Kong dollar settlements, Delivery versus Payment (DVP) settlement is adopted, while for US dollar and euro settlements, Free of Payment (FOP) settlement is used. The settlement confirmation and processing have specific time requirements [20]. - The cross - border capital flow under the "Southbound Connect" is strictly regulated. The People's Bank of China is responsible for overall supervision, and the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) monitors the transaction quota in real - time. Domestic investors can exchange RMB for foreign currencies through the inter - bank foreign exchange market and hedge exchange rate risks, and the funds are earmarked for bond investment [21][22]. - The "Southbound Connect" adopts a cross - border capital net outflow quota management mechanism, with an annual net outflow quota of 50 billion yuan equivalent and a daily quota of 20 billion yuan equivalent for all participating institutions. The actual investment scope needs to consider multiple factors [3][23]. 3.2.2 "Southbound Connect" Market Makers and Domestic Investor Scope - The current trading counterparties of the "Southbound Connect" are 22 market makers designated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, which provide liquidity support and trading services for the market [27]. - The current domestic investors mainly include two types: 41 bank institutions among the primary dealers of open - market operations, and institutional investors with Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) and Renminbi Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (RQDII) qualifications. In the future, the investor scope is expected to expand to non - bank institutions, which may change the investment preference in the overseas bond market [28]. 3.2.3 "Southbound Connect" Transaction Process - The participation in "Southbound Connect" transactions involves qualification approval, account opening, and transaction execution. The main trading mode is the Request for Quote (RFQ) mode, which is completed through the CFETS system and overseas platforms [32]. - For qualification approval and account opening, eligible domestic investment institutions need to submit application materials to the National Inter - bank Funding Center and complete the account configuration process. For transactions, investors send quote requests, market makers provide feedback, and the transaction is confirmed to be concluded [33][35]. 3.3 Investment Opportunities under the Expansion of the Bond "Southbound Connect" 3.3.1 Overall Situation of the Hong Kong Bond Market - The investable bond scope of the Bond "Southbound Connect" includes all bonds issued overseas and traded in the Hong Kong bond market, including offshore RMB bonds (dim - sum bonds), Hong Kong dollar bonds, and G3 currency (US dollar, euro, yen) bonds. In practice, offshore RMB bonds and Chinese - funded US dollar bonds are the main investment targets [4][22]. - As of the end of 2024, the outstanding balances of Hong Kong offshore RMB bonds, Hong Kong dollar bonds, and G3 currency bonds were 173.2 billion US dollars, 195.5 billion US dollars, and 565.6 billion US dollars respectively. The composition of each currency bond is different: Hong Kong dollar debt instruments include sovereign and corporate bonds; offshore RMB debt instruments are all dim - sum bonds; most of the G3 currency bonds issued in Hong Kong are Chinese - funded US dollar bonds [40][42]. 3.3.2 Key Sector of the "Southbound Connect": Dim - sum Bonds - As of August 3, 2025, there were 3,970 outstanding dim - sum bonds with a total scale of 277.252 billion US dollars. After excluding certificates of deposit, there were 2,936 outstanding bonds with a scale of 215 billion US dollars. The dim - sum bond market has shown a significant expansion trend since 2023, and the low - cost capital environment in the Hong Kong market is conducive to its issuance [43]. - Most of the remaining maturities of outstanding dim - sum bonds are less than 3 years, accounting for 73% of the total scale. In terms of industrial distribution, financial and government bonds have a large stock scale. Energy and industrial sectors have relatively high coupon rates [43][46]. - In the secondary market, the excess spread space of offshore RMB sovereign bonds is currently insufficient, while 1 - 3 - year financial dim - sum bonds, industrial dim - sum bonds within 3 years, and urban investment dim - sum bonds within 5 years have relatively high yields [49]. 3.3.3 Key Sector of the "Southbound Connect": Chinese - funded US dollar Bonds - As of August 1, 2025, there were 2,148 outstanding Chinese - funded US dollar bonds with a total scale of 647.6 billion US dollars. The issuance pace slowed down in 2023 but showed a recovery trend in 2024. From January to July 2025, the total issuance scale was 75.2 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 22.5 billion US dollars [55]. - Most of the remaining maturities of outstanding Chinese - funded US dollar bonds are less than 3 years, accounting for 65% of the total scale. In terms of credit quality, investment - grade and high - yield bonds account for 31% and 1% respectively, and the rest are unrated bonds [58]. - In terms of industrial distribution, the financial, real estate, and communication sectors have a large stock scale. The industrial and urban investment sectors have relatively high coupon rates. The secondary market yields of Chinese - funded US dollar bonds are significantly higher than those of domestic bonds, and among investment - grade Chinese - funded US dollar bonds, the yields of urban investment US dollar bonds within 3 years are slightly higher than those of industrial and financial bonds [60][63].

Core Viewpoint - The report from China Merchants Securities International indicates that Geely Automobile (00175) is expected to see a significant rebound in per-vehicle profit due to the launch of popular models and high-margin vehicles in the second half of the year [1] Group 1 - The scale effect from popular vehicles and the release of high-priced, high-profit models will drive a substantial increase in per-vehicle profit for Geely Automobile [1] - The export outlook for the second half of the year is optimistic, suggesting potential growth in international markets [1] - The target price remains at HKD 32 with a "Buy" rating, and Geely Automobile continues to be the top pick of the firm [1] Group 2 - The firm anticipates that the reduction in new energy vehicle purchase tax incentives next year will widen the price gap between gasoline and electric vehicles, causing short-term disruptions in demand for mid-to-low-end new energy vehicles [1] - Geely's China Star series gasoline vehicles are expected to maintain strong competitiveness, potentially attracting price-sensitive customers returning to gasoline vehicles [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Geely Automobile (00175) is expected to see a significant increase in single-vehicle profit due to the launch of high-priced, high-profit models and the enhancement of scale effects in the second half of the year [1] - The report maintains a target price of HKD 32 and an "Accumulate" rating for Geely Automobile, indicating it remains a top pick for the firm [1] - The export guidance for the second half of the year is optimistic, suggesting potential growth in international markets [1] Group 2 - The firm anticipates that the reduction in new energy vehicle purchase tax incentives next year will widen the price gap between gasoline and electric vehicles, causing short-term disruptions in demand for mid-to-low-end new energy vehicles [1] - Geely's China Star series gasoline vehicles are expected to be competitive and may attract price-sensitive customers returning to gasoline vehicles [1]

Group 1 - The article discusses the trend of deposit migration in China, highlighting that a significant amount of deposits will mature annually, with estimates of 83 trillion, 91 trillion, and 105 trillion yuan for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 respectively, indicating a strong liquidity support for capital markets [1][2] - It is noted that the migration of residents' deposits to capital markets is likely a result of market heat rather than a cause, emphasizing that emotional fluctuations are short-term variables while beliefs are more stable [2][3] - The article suggests that for stable long-term capital market returns, the focus should shift away from narratives that stimulate short-term bull market emotions, as these could negatively impact medium to long-term returns [2][3] Group 2 - The potential of residents' deposits should first be viewed as consumption potential and then as liquidity potential, with a focus on enhancing consumer confidence to boost corporate performance and return on equity (ROE) [3][4] - The article warns against overemphasizing deposit migration as a reason for bull markets, as this could lead to unpredictable micro liquidity states, which may not be beneficial for long-term market development [3][4] - The analysis indicates that the current banking sector has a low price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of about 7 times compared to the overall market PE of 21 times, suggesting that banks, as holders of high-quality debt, present better annualized returns [5][6] Group 3 - The macro liquidity outlook suggests that without additional fiscal budget increases, the current fiscal expansion's year-on-year intensity will begin to decline in August, with social financing growth potentially reaching its peak [4][5] - The article highlights that the liquidity in the interbank bond market may become unstable due to the decline in fixed deposit yields, leading to a shift towards shorter-term deposits and increased unpredictability in market liquidity [4][5] - Investment recommendations emphasize a long-term perspective and balanced allocation, suggesting that banks with superior free cash flow and excess provisions should be prioritized for investment [5][6]

国联安基金管理有限公司关于旗下部分 基金增加招商证券为基金申购赎回代办 券商的公告 经上海证券交易所、深圳证券交易所确认，根据国联安基金管理有限公司（以下简称"本公司"）与招商 证券股份有限公司（以下简称"招商证券"）签署的申购、赎回业务代理协议，本公司决定自2025年8月 18日起增加招商证券为国联安中证全指证券公司交易型开放式指数证券投资基金（场内简称：证券ETF 基金，二级市场交易代码：159848，一级市场申购、赎回代码：159848）、国联安中证消费50交易型开 放式指数证券投资基金（场内简称：消费ETF基金，二级市场交易代码：159670，一级市场申购、赎回 代码：159670）、国联安创业板科技交易型开放式指数证券投资基金（场内简称：创科技ETF基金，二 级市场交易代码：159777，一级市场申购、赎回代码：159777）、国联安上证科创板50成份交易型开放 式指数证券投资基金（场内简称：科创50ETF基金，二级市场交易代码：588180，一级市场申购、赎回 代码：588180）、国联安上证科创板芯片设计主题交易型开放式指数证券投资基金（场内简称：科创芯 片设计ETF，二级市场交易代码：5887 ...

Group 1 - The company has signed a sales agency agreement with Guotai Junan Securities and 24 other companies to expand the sales service network for the Anxin Xinli 30-Day Holding Period Bond Fund [1][2] - Investors can start opening accounts and conducting various transactions for the fund from August 18, 2025, at the listed companies [1][2] - The fund is available for participation in fee discount activities organized by the sales institutions, with specific rules to be followed as per the institutions' announcements [2] Group 2 - The applicable fund is the Anxin Xinli 30-Day Holding Period Bond Fund, with class codes A (023653) and C (023654) [2] - Detailed information about the fund can be found in the legal documents such as the fund contract and prospectus available on the company's website [2] Group 3 - Investors can consult details through various channels, including the company's customer service and websites of the involved securities firms [3][4][5][6][7]

Fund Overview - The fund is named "Guolian An Zhongzheng A500 Dividend Low Volatility Exchange-Traded Open-End Index Securities Investment Fund" [13] - The fund type is an equity securities investment fund, and it operates as an exchange-traded fund (ETF) [11][13] - The fund's investment objective is to closely track the underlying index while minimizing tracking deviation and tracking error [14] Fund Issuance Details - The fund will be available for subscription from August 25, 2025, to September 5, 2025 [19] - Investors can choose between online cash subscription and offline cash subscription methods during the issuance period [19][26] - The minimum total subscription amount for the fund is set at 200 million units [18] Subscription Process - For online cash subscriptions, investors must apply for a minimum of 1,000 units or multiples thereof [3][26] - For offline cash subscriptions, the minimum subscription is 50,000 units when applying through the fund manager, and 1,000 units when applying through sales agents [3][26] - Investors must have a valid A-share account or a securities investment fund account with the Shanghai Stock Exchange to subscribe [28] Fund Management and Custody - The fund is managed by Guolian An Fund Management Co., Ltd., and the custodian is China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. [1][49] - The fund's management company has a registered capital of 150 million RMB [49] - The custodian company has a registered capital of 8.697 billion RMB [50] Fund Registration and Effectiveness - The fund contract will become effective once the fund meets the required conditions, including a minimum of 200 million units subscribed and at least 200 investors [20][48] - The fund will be registered with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) after the verification of the subscription amount [20][48] Investor Information - Investors are advised to read the fund's prospectus and related documents carefully before subscribing [12] - The fund's subscription price is set at 1.00 RMB per unit [14] - Investors can contact the fund management company for inquiries regarding the subscription process [54]