Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-12 06:28Core Insights - The securities industry is accelerating its digital transformation, with financial technology evolving from a service role to a leading and empowering role [1] - A total of 22 listed securities firms have disclosed their information technology investments for 2021, amounting to 14.178 billion yuan, with each firm investing over 100 million yuan [1][2] Investment in Information Technology - The securities industry has significantly increased its investment in information technology, with cumulative investments reaching 84.5 billion yuan from 2017 to 2020, and the total is expected to exceed 100 billion yuan in the last five years [2] - Major firms like Huatai Securities, CICC, and others have invested over 1 billion yuan in 2021, with Huatai Securities leading at 2.228 billion yuan [2][3] - The proportion of IT investment relative to operating income is increasing, with Huayin Securities having the highest ratio at 25.17% [3] Talent and Human Resources - Talent is crucial for the digital transformation of financial institutions, with firms like招商证券 and 中信建投 employing over 1,000 IT personnel, representing more than 9% of their total workforce [4] - The industry recognizes the importance and urgency of digital transformation, but challenges such as unclear goals and a lack of digital talent remain [4] Information Security Concerns - Information security is a top priority, as the operation and maintenance of trading systems are critical for online business [5] - Despite significant investments in IT, firms like 招商证券 have faced information security incidents, highlighting the need for improved management and emergency response [5] - Regulatory measures have been updated to ensure timely and accurate reporting of cybersecurity incidents in the securities industry [6]