Business Performance - The company reported a steady growth in brokerage business, with asset management business improving steadily and risk management business developing rapidly[4]. - The company's operating revenue for 2023 was RMB 194,322 million, representing a 27.20% increase compared to RMB 152,775 million in 2022[76]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was RMB 779 million, a decrease of 37.07% from RMB 1,238 million in 2022[76]. - The total trading volume for the company was RMB 5,173.92 billion, down 21.25% from RMB 6,570.01 billion in 2022[44]. - The cumulative trading volume in China's futures market for 2023 was 8.501 billion contracts, with a total transaction value of RMB 56.851 trillion, marking a year-on-year increase of 25.60% and 6.28% respectively[71]. - The company experienced a significant cash outflow from operating activities amounting to RMB -161,715 million in 2023, compared to an inflow of RMB 192,509 million in 2022, indicating a 184.00% decline[76]. - The company’s total trading volume was 83.54 million lots, a decrease of 8.32% from 91.13 million lots in 2022[44]. - The company’s debt-to-asset ratio was reported at 1.24[38]. Market and Regulatory Environment - The company’s business performance is closely related to the trends in the securities and futures markets, influenced by macroeconomic factors and regulatory policies[42]. - The company reported a challenging economic environment in 2023, characterized by insufficient effective demand and industry overcapacity, with a focus on high-quality development as a priority for 2024[99]. - The company emphasizes the importance of long-term strategic planning to enhance confidence and stability in its development amidst rising external uncertainties[99]. Product Development and Innovation - The company launched 21 new futures and options products in 2023, bringing the total number of products to 131, covering key sectors of the national economy[160]. - The introduction of lithium carbonate futures and options in July 2023 marked a significant innovation, being the first physical delivery futures product globally in this category[160]. - The company has successfully launched low-sulfur fuel oil futures to support the transition in the shipping fuel market, aligning with the "dual carbon" strategy[160]. - The company has established a comprehensive yield curve for government bonds, covering key maturities from 2 to 30 years with the introduction of 30-year government bond futures[160]. - The company is actively enhancing its product system and optimizing product rules to attract more participants and improve market quality[161]. Financial Management - The company’s net capital ratio to total risk capital reserves was 266% as of December 31, 2023, up from 244% in 2022[64]. - The asset-liability ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 25%, an increase from 24% in the previous year[175]. - The company’s net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 0.55% to RMB 18.47 billion[175]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company's net capital was RMB 841 million, a decrease of RMB 73 million compared to RMB 914 million at the end of 2022[158]. Corporate Governance and Strategy - The company emphasizes the importance of corporate governance and has undergone several structural changes since its establishment[22]. - The company is committed to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of its annual report, taking legal responsibility for any misleading statements or significant omissions[97]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness and strengthen its core functions, focusing on three service ecosystems: industrial clients, institutional clients, and retail investors[125]. - The company plans to leverage historical opportunities during the new round of opening reforms to create greater value for clients and investors[125]. - The company is committed to high-quality development in 2024, which is a key year for completing the "14th Five-Year Plan" tasks[125]. - The company will adopt more pragmatic operational measures to achieve its strategic vision[125]. - The company emphasizes the importance of uniting all employees to accelerate the construction of a competitive domestic leading futures company[125]. - The company is focused on serving national strategies, local economies, and group development as its main work line[125]. - The company has established a platform filled with confidence and positive energy for its stakeholders[125]. Risk Management - The company is committed to risk management and financial innovation to support the real economy[4]. - The company acknowledges the need to address investment risks associated with its future plans and development strategies[98]. - The company’s risk control indicators are in compliance with regulatory requirements[158]. Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 249.7 million H shares outstanding[8]. - The company’s major shareholder is Jiangsu Suhao Holding Group Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise established in 1994[102]. - The company has a total of 227,000,000 H shares issued, with an additional 22,700,000 H shares sold by shareholders, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since December 30, 2015[102]. - The company issued 100,777,778 A shares, which were listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on August 5, 2022, and has a total of 758,077,778 A shares outstanding as of the report date[101]. Honors and Recognition - The company received over 40 honors in 2023, including recognition as a "Leading Enterprise in High-Quality Development" in Jiangsu Province[88]. - The company received over 40 honors, including "Leading Enterprise in High-Quality Development" and "Outstanding Contribution Award for Rural Revitalization" in Jiangsu Province[162].
弘业期货(03678) - 2023 - 年度财报