Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-02-12 03:37Group 1 - Huatai Securities and Northeast Securities have received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for the establishment and capital increase of their Hong Kong subsidiaries, marking a significant step in the internationalization of China's securities industry [1][2] - Huatai Securities will increase its capital in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Huatai Jin控, by HKD 500 million, raising its registered capital from HKD 480 million to nearly HKD 1 billion [1] - Northeast Securities has been approved to use its own funds to establish Dongzheng International Financial Holdings Limited with an investment of HKD 500 million, which will serve as its first overseas business platform [1][2] Group 2 - The successful approvals of these two mid-sized securities firms are part of the CSRC's strategy to build internationally competitive large financial institutions during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [2] - As of mid-2025, mainland securities firms have established 36 overseas subsidiaries, primarily in Hong Kong, with total assets reaching HKD 1.64 trillion, a year-on-year increase of over 20% [2] - Leading firms like CICC and CITIC Securities have seen their international business revenue ratios reach 31% and 21%, respectively, and hold significant positions in the Hong Kong IPO market [2] Group 3 - Securities firms are diversifying their internationalization strategies beyond traditional brokerage services, with many exploring wealth management and asset management innovations [3] - CITIC Securities has established a comprehensive service platform covering the Asia-Pacific region, achieving a doubling of overseas wealth management product sales in the first half of 2025 [3] - The increasing demand for RMB assets globally and the deepening globalization of Chinese enterprises highlight the importance of providing high-quality cross-border financial services as a key factor for enhancing core competitiveness [3]