券商忙起来了，资本市场活跃度大增

Group 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 since the beginning of the year [2] 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%, with a total of 14.5613 million new accounts opened in the first seven months of 2025, up 36.88% year-on-year [2] - Monthly active users of securities apps reached 166.7 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 announced cash dividend plans in 2025, with a total amount of 1.64 trillion yuan, indicating a trend towards quality improvement and shareholder returns [5] - BYD announced a cash dividend of 39.74 yuan per 10 shares, totaling approximately 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 restructuring cases have been disclosed in the A-share market, indicating increased activity and scale in the mergers and acquisitions sector [6] - The integration of mergers and acquisitions is seen as a means to enhance the quality and efficiency of listed companies, with regulatory support for innovation and industry integration [6] Group 5: Brokerage Activity - Brokerages are experiencing increased activity due to a surge in account openings and trading volume, with customer service departments reporting higher engagement levels [7] - Securities firms are optimizing processes and enhancing technology to improve the efficiency and experience of account openings for both individual and institutional investors [7]