智通财经网·2025-11-07 02:51Core Viewpoint - The report from Guolian Minsheng indicates that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is expected to see significant revenue and profit growth in the coming years, driven by improved market activity and strong performance in various segments [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first nine months of 2025, HKEX achieved total revenue and other income of HKD 218.5 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 37% [2][3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was HKD 134.2 billion, up 45% year-on-year [2][3]. - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue and other income of HKD 77.8 billion, a 45% increase year-on-year and an 8% increase quarter-on-quarter [2]. Segment Performance - Trading and trading system usage fees reached HKD 78.31 billion, up 57% year-on-year, due to record high average daily trading (ADT) in the cash and derivatives markets [4]. - Clearing and settlement fees amounted to HKD 52.73 billion, a 66% increase year-on-year, driven by record high average daily trading volumes in the Stock Connect program [4]. - Listing fees were HKD 12.68 billion, reflecting a 17% year-on-year increase, supported by strong capital raising activities in the Hong Kong market [4]. - Investment income netted HKD 38.93 billion, a 4% increase year-on-year, although the annualized investment return rate decreased to 4.67% [4]. Market Activity - The cash market showed significant improvement, with the average daily trading volume reaching HKD 2,564 billion for the first nine months of 2025, a 126% increase year-on-year [5]. - The Northbound ADT was HKD 2,064 billion, up 67% year-on-year, while the Southbound ADT reached HKD 1,259 billion, a 229% increase [5]. - The ETP market also performed well, with an ADT of HKD 378 billion, reflecting a 145% year-on-year increase [5]. - In the IPO market, HKEX saw 69 new listings raising HKD 1,883 billion, a 239% increase year-on-year, with a strong pipeline of 297 applications pending as of Q3 2025 [5].