Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-03-31 16:56Core Insights - Financial technology is becoming a significant driving force for the development of the securities industry, leading to profound changes in competition and service models as the industry accelerates into the digital age [1][4] - A total of 19 listed securities firms have disclosed their information technology investment plans for 2024, with a combined investment exceeding 17.5 billion yuan, and 14 firms reporting year-on-year growth in their IT investments [2][3] Investment Overview - As of March 31, 2024, 21 listed securities firms have released their annual reports, with 19 disclosing their IT investment, totaling 17.54 billion yuan, averaging over 170 million yuan per firm [2] - Leading firms dominate IT investments, with 8 firms investing over 1 billion yuan each, including Huatai Securities at 2.448 billion yuan and Guotai Junan at 2.2 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.8% [2][3] Growth Rates - The firms with the highest year-on-year growth in IT investment for 2024 are Everbright Securities (20.92%), Hongta Securities (13.76%), and Nanjing Securities (11.39%) [3] - Other firms like Shenwan Hongyuan and China Galaxy also reported growth rates of 9.17% and 7.09%, respectively [3] Technological Empowerment - The digital transformation in the securities industry is accelerating, with firms leveraging big data, AI, and blockchain technologies to innovate business models and enhance service capabilities [4] - Leading firms are adopting comprehensive strategies to enhance their technological strength, while smaller firms focus on specific business areas to reduce service costs and expand coverage [4] AI Integration - The development of AI models presents new opportunities for service enhancement, particularly for smaller firms, with many announcing the integration of AI technologies like DeepSeek to improve operational efficiency [5] - Companies like Northeast Securities and Great Wall Securities are deploying AI solutions in various business scenarios, enhancing compliance consulting and investment advisory services [5]