Lakala(SZ:300773) Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-04-23 08:38Core Insights - The cross-border payment concept stocks have surged significantly due to favorable policies, with Lakala (300773.SZ) rising over 47% in three days and its market capitalization exceeding 20 billion yuan [2][5]. Policy Impact - The surge in cross-border payment stocks is primarily driven by favorable policy developments, including the issuance of the "Shanghai International Financial Center Action Plan" by several regulatory bodies, which aims to enhance the functionality and global coverage of the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) [5][6]. - The plan encourages more banks to join CIPS and aims to improve the service level for enterprises going global, while also exploring blockchain technology applications for secure and efficient settlement services in global trade and investment [5]. Company Performance - Lakala's cross-border payment business operates through partnerships with banks to access CIPS and SWIFT systems, facilitating both cross-border RMB and foreign currency settlements [7]. - In 2023, Lakala reported over 20 million merchants served, with a total payment transaction volume of 4.51 trillion yuan, and its cross-border payment service network covers over 100 countries [7][11]. Industry Trends - The cross-border payment sector is experiencing a shift towards regionalization due to "reciprocal tariffs," which may accelerate the development of the RMB cross-border payment system [6]. - The popularity of Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms, such as Dunhuang.com and Alibaba International Station, has also fueled enthusiasm for cross-border payment stocks [6]. Competitive Landscape - The tightening of payment regulations is expected to benefit leading companies like Lakala, as the number of payment licenses has been decreasing, leading to a higher market share for top players [19][23]. - The overall revenue growth of domestic third-party payment platforms has slowed, with transaction volumes slightly rebounding to 346 trillion yuan in 2023 after a decline in 2022 [23].