券商中国·2025-05-23 15:16Macro Dynamics - The People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange have drafted a notice to improve and unify the management of cross-border funds for domestic companies listed overseas, enhancing the convenience of cross-border financing for domestic enterprises [1] - The notice allows for the return of funds raised from overseas listings in either foreign currency or RMB, with flexibility in foreign exchange risk management [1] Foreign Investment - In the first four months of 2025, China established 18,832 new foreign-invested enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 12.1%, while the actual use of foreign capital amounted to 320.78 billion RMB, a decrease of 10.9% [2] - The manufacturing sector attracted 84.06 billion RMB, and the service sector attracted 231.25 billion RMB in foreign investment [2] - High-tech industries saw a significant increase in foreign investment, with e-commerce services up 137%, aerospace manufacturing up 86.2%, and pharmaceutical manufacturing up 57.8% [2] Financial Institutions - Nomura Holdings reported that the total compensation for its seven executives reached 4.6 billion JPY (approximately 320 million USD), marking a 3% increase from the previous year and the highest level in over a decade [6] - The company achieved a record profit of 340.7 billion JPY, benefiting from a rebound in global securities trading and improved cost control [6] Company Dynamics - Sinopec has invested in CATL as a cornerstone investor during its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to promote the construction of new battery swap station infrastructure [11] - Jinhua Co., Ltd.'s chairman is under investigation for alleged violations related to stock disclosure, but this will not affect the company's daily operations [12] - Spring Airlines plans to launch a new route from Shanghai to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting July 2, 2025, with plans to expand its Southeast Asia route network based on market demand [13] - Apple has announced a trade-in program for new iPhones, offering additional discounts ranging from 50 to 400 RMB for customers trading in older models [14]