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Core Viewpoint - The recent progress in market-making qualifications for Guolian Minsheng Securities and Caida Securities reflects the accelerating strategic layout of brokerages in the market-making business as the domestic market-making system continues to improve and diversify [1][2]. Group 1: Market-Making Business Development - The market-making system is a mature trading mechanism widely applied across various financial markets, and it plays a crucial role in the high-quality development of brokerages [2]. - Guolian Minsheng Securities has officially received approval for its stock options market-making business, marking the first expansion of the stock options market-making team in two and a half years [2][3]. - Brokerages are increasing investments in market-making, including applying for relevant qualifications, forming specialized teams, and enhancing their service capabilities for institutional clients [2][4]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment and Challenges - Regulatory authorities are refining the review standards for market-making qualifications, emphasizing capital strength, business capability, and compliance risk control [3]. - Caida Securities is adjusting its organizational structure to enhance its market-making capabilities, responding to regulatory feedback regarding its application for the North Exchange market-making qualification [3]. Group 3: Market Potential and Growth - The number of brokerages with market-making qualifications remains relatively limited, with 23 brokerages approved for listed securities market-making and 19 for stock options market-making [4]. - The market capacity for market-making could significantly increase if the business expands to the main board and the growth potential of derivative market-making is further explored [4][5]. - The market-making business is becoming a core pillar for brokerages' self-operated transformation and stable balance sheet expansion due to its low-risk exposure and stable returns [5].