Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-21 05:01Group 1: Market Performance - The A-share market has shown significant growth, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising from around 3200 points at the beginning of the year to over 3700 points, marking a notable increase in investor sentiment and market attractiveness [1] - As of early August, the A-share financing balance exceeded 2 trillion yuan, reaching a 10-year high, with an increase of approximately 150 billion yuan this year [2][3] Group 2: Investor Engagement - The number of new A-share accounts opened in July 2025 reached 1.9636 million, a year-on-year increase of 70.54%, contributing to a total of 14.5613 million new accounts in the first seven months of 2025, up 36.88% year-on-year [2] - Monthly active users of securities apps reached 167 million in July 2025, reflecting a 3.36% increase from the previous month [2] Group 3: Corporate Actions - Nearly 70% of listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen have announced cash dividend plans for the year, totaling approximately 1.64 trillion yuan, indicating a trend towards quality improvement and shareholder returns [5] - BYD announced a record cash dividend of 39.74 yuan per 10 shares, totaling around 12.077 billion yuan, marking the largest dividend since its A-share listing in 2011 [4] Group 4: Mergers and Acquisitions - Since the implementation of policies like "Merger Six Articles," over 200 major asset restructurings have been disclosed in the A-share market, indicating increased activity and scale in the M&A sector [6] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission emphasizes the need to optimize mechanisms for mergers and acquisitions to better support technological and industrial innovation [6] Group 5: Brokerage Activity - Brokerages are experiencing increased activity due to the surge in investor accounts and trading volume, with customer service departments reporting a significant rise in inquiries [7] - Securities firms are enhancing their systems to manage the increased trading volume and are focusing on providing services to technology companies, particularly in response to policies supporting the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [8]