Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2026-01-13 12:46Group 1 - The A-share market has shown a strong upward trend since the beginning of 2026, with the financing balance of the two markets exceeding 2.6 trillion yuan, prompting leading brokerage firms to issue bonds to support business development [1][3] - Major brokerages have actively engaged in bond issuance, with China Galaxy announcing a public bond issuance of up to 30 billion yuan and East Money Securities planning to issue up to 20 billion yuan in subordinated bonds [1][3] - The bond financing scale for brokerages has experienced explosive growth, with a total issuance amount of 81.3 billion yuan in early 2026, a nearly 70% increase compared to the same period in 2025 [3][4] Group 2 - The surge in bond financing is driven by a combination of factors, including increased market activity, rising capital demands, and a favorable low-interest-rate environment that makes bond financing more attractive than equity financing [6][7] - Brokerages are using the proceeds from bond issuances primarily for replenishing working capital and repaying maturing debts, which is crucial for their operational stability and growth [5][6] - The trend of bond issuance is expected to continue in 2026, with a focus on capital supplement bonds and a shift towards longer-term financing to match the capital needs of margin trading and proprietary investment [8][9]