Financial Performance - China International Capital Corporation reported its unaudited interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2024[1]. - Total revenue and other income decreased by 20.0% to RMB 14,892.4 million compared to RMB 18,606.7 million[18]. - Total expenses decreased by 14.0% to RMB 12,448.8 million from RMB 14,478.8 million[18]. - Profit before tax decreased by 40.5% to RMB 2,456.7 million from RMB 4,129.9 million[18]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 37.4% to RMB 2,228.1 million from RMB 3,560.6 million[19]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 41.2% to RMB 0.394 from RMB 0.670[19]. - Total assets decreased by 4.0% to RMB 599,104.4 million from RMB 624,306.6 million[20]. - Total liabilities decreased by 5.1% to RMB 493,177.8 million from RMB 519,409.2 million[20]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 2,229.1 million for the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year decline of 37.8%[88]. - The company achieved total revenue and other income of RMB 14,892.4 million, a decrease of RMB 3,714.2 million or 20.0% year-on-year[84]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors has confirmed the accuracy and completeness of the interim report, with no objections raised during the board meeting[10]. - The company held its annual general meeting on June 28, 2024, where several key resolutions were passed, including amendments to the articles of association and the profit distribution plan for 2023[160]. - The third board of directors was established on June 28, 2024, consisting of 8 members, including 1 executive director and 4 independent non-executive directors[161]. - The company has adhered to all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code, except for a temporary arrangement regarding the presidency[170]. - The company is actively promoting the appointment of a new president to comply with corporate governance codes[170]. Risk Management - The company is subject to various risks including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and compliance risk, which are managed through a comprehensive risk management framework[12]. - The company employs a comprehensive risk management framework that integrates risk management across subsidiaries and branches[131]. - The company has established a risk limit system based on various risk indicators, including market risk limits and stress testing limits[133]. - The company has not experienced any significant risk events or large losses during the reporting period, indicating overall risk is controllable and manageable[131]. - The company closely monitors interest rate risks and manages fixed income investment portfolios using tools such as government bond futures and interest rate swaps[137]. Business Strategy and Development - The company aims to become a globally recognized, innovation-driven leading investment bank[2]. - The company aims to strengthen its core competitiveness and become a leading investment bank with international competitiveness, focusing on serving the national development strategy and promoting capital market reforms[30]. - The company is actively pursuing supply-side reforms and industry consolidation through both organic growth and mergers and acquisitions, enhancing its competitive edge[29]. - The company is focusing on new business areas such as asset management, private equity, and wealth management, while maintaining its advantages in traditional businesses like investment banking and fixed income[34]. - The company aims to enhance its global market influence by building a multi-currency, multi-market global market-making platform in the second half of 2024[64]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The total cash dividend proposed for the 2024 interim dividend is RMB 434,453,118.12, which translates to RMB 0.90 per share based on the total share count of 4,827,256,868 shares[10]. - The company will announce the specific dates for the dividend distribution after the shareholders' meeting approves the interim profit distribution plan[166]. - As of the end of the reporting period, the company's undistributed profits amounted to RMB 9,364,304,207[166]. Compliance and Regulatory Issues - The company received warning letters from regulatory authorities in January 2024 for compliance issues, which have since been rectified[186][187]. - The Beijing Securities Regulatory Commission issued a warning letter to China International Capital Corporation (CICC) for compliance management issues, including hiring unqualified personnel and employees engaging in stock trading[188]. - CICC has implemented measures to strengthen employee qualification management and monitor trading behaviors, addressing the compliance issues identified by the regulatory authority[190]. - The company has a mechanism for internal accountability regarding violations of laws and regulations by employees[154]. Employee and Social Responsibility - As of June 30, 2024, the company has a total of 15,081 employees, with 93% located in mainland China and 7% in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany[172]. - The company invested RMB 27 million in 12 poverty alleviation projects in Gansu Province in the first half of 2024, focusing on industry, education, and healthcare[175]. - The company organized 47 volunteer activities in the first half of 2024, with a total of 1,740 participants contributing 6,342 hours of volunteer service[178]. - The company has developed multiple green-themed funds and invested in high-quality enterprises in sectors such as new energy and new materials[173]. Market Conditions and Industry Trends - The overall economic growth in China for the first half of 2024 was 5.0% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 6.9%[26]. - In the first half of 2024, the average daily trading volume of A-shares decreased by 8% year-on-year to CNY 862.7 billion, and the margin financing and securities lending balance at the end of the period fell by 10% from the beginning of the year to CNY 1.48 trillion[28]. - The investment banking business revenue is under pressure due to a significant year-on-year decline in A-share IPO and refinancing scale, while the credit bond issuance scale increased by 5% year-on-year to CNY 8.96 trillion[28]. - The securities industry is expected to see a year-on-year decline in overall profitability, with brokerage income anticipated to decrease due to lower trading volumes and marginal declines in commission rates[28].
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