逾70家港股公司宣布中期分红，金额超500亿港元

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong-listed companies are actively distributing dividends to reward investors, with over 70 companies announcing interim dividend plans totaling more than 500 billion HKD, indicating a trend towards enhancing market attractiveness in a low-interest-rate environment [1][2][4]. Dividend Distribution - As of now, 74 Hong Kong-listed companies have distributed interim dividends, amounting to approximately 563.60 billion HKD, which shows a decrease in total dividend amount compared to the same period last year, despite a similar number of companies participating [4]. - HSBC Holdings leads in dividend distribution, announcing an additional dividend plan of approximately 136.75 billion HKD, following a first-quarter distribution of 138.39 billion HKD [5][6]. - Other notable companies include Brilliance China and CATL, each distributing over 50 billion HKD in dividends [7]. Market Attractiveness - The ongoing low-interest-rate environment and increasing asset allocation difficulties are expected to enhance the attractiveness of the Hong Kong stock market, with Goldman Sachs projecting a record dividend payout of 3 trillion RMB by the end of 2025 from Chinese companies [2][11]. - Historical data indicates that traditional sectors such as finance, energy, and consumer goods are the primary contributors to dividend payouts in the Hong Kong market [9]. Insurance Companies' Activity - Insurance companies have been actively acquiring stakes in Hong Kong-listed banks and utility companies, with 21 acquisitions reported this year, surpassing the total from the previous three years combined [10]. - The pressure from low-interest rates on asset allocation is driving insurance capital to focus on high-dividend stocks, which are appealing due to their stable cash flows [11][14]. Future Outlook - The trend of high dividends is expected to continue, with a significant influx of non-public funds into high-dividend assets, particularly in the banking, energy, and telecommunications sectors [14]. - The anticipated decline in investment returns across various domestic assets may further solidify the appeal of Hong Kong stocks for mainland investors, especially those not subject to dividend taxes [13][14].