

Core Viewpoint - The international business of Chinese securities firms is becoming a significant growth driver, with many firms reporting impressive revenue increases in their international operations as they accelerate their globalization strategies [1][2]. Group 1: International Business Performance - Several listed securities firms have shown a rising trend in their international business revenues, with China Galaxy reporting a revenue of 1.099 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.71% [1]. - Guoyuan Securities achieved an international business revenue of 178 million yuan, marking a substantial growth of 65.05% year-on-year [1]. - CITIC Securities International reported a revenue of 1.492 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 52.87%, and a net profit of 387 million USD, up 65.38% [1]. - CICC's international operations generated a total revenue of 6.877 billion HKD, reflecting a growth of 30.97%, with a net profit of 2.634 billion HKD, a significant increase of 169.05% [1]. - Huatai International's net profit reached 1.145 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 25.55%, although its revenue decreased by 61.21% to 3.762 billion HKD [1]. Group 2: Business Development Strategies - CITIC Securities is advancing its global wealth management strategy, achieving a doubling in sales scale and revenue for overseas wealth management products in the first half of 2025 [2]. - The firm completed 30 overseas equity projects, with an underwriting scale of 2.989 billion USD, indicating strong market performance [2]. - CICC noted that its profit growth was driven by increased gains from financial instruments due to a recovering capital market [2]. - Companies are planning to enhance cross-border integrated development, with China Galaxy focusing on penetrating management of overseas subsidiaries and strengthening its position in Southeast Asia [2]. - Huatai Securities aims to deepen its global layout and improve its cross-border integrated financial service system while maintaining risk control and enhancing market competitiveness [2]. Group 3: Emerging Players in International Business - Smaller securities firms are also actively pursuing international business, using Hong Kong as a strategic base for expansion [3]. - First Capital announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, while Western Securities plans to invest 1 billion yuan to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary there [3]. - Other firms like Dongwu Securities and Huazhong Securities have also announced capital increases for their Hong Kong subsidiaries, indicating a growing competitive landscape in international operations [3].