Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-10-31 07:35Core Viewpoint - China Merchants Securities has significantly increased its margin financing and securities lending (two-in-one) business limit from 150 billion yuan to 250 billion yuan, marking a substantial increase of 100 billion yuan, which accounts for approximately 13.41% of the company's total assets as of the end of the third quarter [1][5][6]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of the year, China Merchants Securities reported operating income of 18.244 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.76%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.871 billion yuan, up 24.08% [5]. - In the third quarter alone, the company achieved operating income of 7.723 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 64.89%, with a net profit of 3.686 billion yuan, an increase of 53.45% [5][8]. - The increase in revenue for the third quarter was primarily driven by growth in brokerage and proprietary trading income [5]. Margin Financing Growth - As of the end of the third quarter, the margin financing provided by China Merchants Securities reached 129.279 billion yuan, reflecting a 35.27% increase compared to 95.573 billion yuan at the end of the previous year [6][7]. - The increase in margin financing is indicative of a growing demand for financing among investors in the current active two-in-one market [11]. Industry Trends - Prior to China Merchants Securities, four other brokerages had already raised their margin financing limits this year, indicating a trend among brokerages to respond to the increasing demand for margin financing [10]. - Analysts suggest that the current high activity level in the two-in-one market and the short-term growth in investor financing needs are driving brokerages to adjust their margin requirements to ensure stable operations [11].