Core Viewpoint - Everbright Securities has faced multiple penalties for regulatory violations, leading to a reduction in the number of its branches and ongoing scrutiny from regulatory authorities [1][2][3] Regulatory Violations - In recent years, Everbright Securities and its subsidiaries have been penalized for various violations, including improper marketing practices and failure to separate incompatible job responsibilities [2] - Specific incidents include a warning from the Zhejiang Securities Regulatory Bureau for the Lishui branch due to improper marketing tasks and a warning for the Nanning branch related to "margin financing" violations [2] - The company has also faced warnings for issues related to short-term financing and internal control failures in project management [3] Financial Performance - In the first half of this year, Everbright Securities reported a revenue of 5.125 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.49%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.683 billion yuan, up 21.03% year-on-year [3] - The company ranked 16th in the industry, showing a decline compared to the end of 2024 [3] Branch Operations - As of the end of last year, Everbright Securities had 14 subsidiaries, but after cutting 15 branches, it had 227 branches remaining [3] - The company has decided to further optimize its branch network by closing additional branches, including those in Suzhou and Jiangmen [3]
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