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Core Viewpoint - The performance of brokerage firms has significantly improved in 2023, with a 62.48% year-on-year increase in net profit for 43 A-share listed brokerages in the first three quarters, leading to heightened interest from financial institutions in conducting research on these firms [1][6]. Group 1: Internationalization Efforts - Chinese brokerages are accelerating their internationalization efforts, viewing overseas markets as essential for performance growth. Notable actions include Guotai Junan's acquisition of an Indonesian securities company and Dongxing Securities' HK$300 million capital increase for its Hong Kong subsidiary [2][7]. - Leading brokerages like China Merchants Securities are adopting a dual strategy focusing on both the Hong Kong market and broader international markets, enhancing their digital operations and cross-border investment channels [2][7]. - Smaller brokerages are also pursuing internationalization, with Northeast Securities planning to establish a Hong Kong subsidiary and Changcheng Securities already in the process of obtaining a business license for its new Hong Kong entity [3][8]. Group 2: Investment Banking Recovery - The investment banking sector has seen a notable recovery, with net income from underwriting fees for listed brokerages increasing by 23.46% year-on-year in the first three quarters [4][9]. - Brokerages are focusing on differentiated development paths, with Northeast Securities targeting small and innovative enterprises, while First Capital is expanding its business in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region [4][9]. - Analysts predict that future growth in investment banking will be driven by opportunities in technology innovation and new production capabilities, with an emphasis on enhancing service capabilities for tech enterprises [5][10].