Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the achievements of China's financial industry during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the establishment of a comprehensive and efficient cross-border payment and clearing network for the Renminbi, as well as the international leadership in mobile payments [2]. Group 1 - The People's Bank of China has developed a multi-channel, widely covered, safe, and efficient cross-border payment and clearing network for the Renminbi [2]. - Mobile payment systems in China are recognized as being at the forefront of international standards [2].

Economic Data - In August, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.2% year-on-year, while retail sales of consumer goods rose by 3.4% year-on-year[2] - From January to August, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 0.5% year-on-year, and real estate development investment decreased by 12.9%[2] - CPI in August fell to -0.4% year-on-year, primarily due to weak food prices, while PPI's year-on-year decline narrowed to -2.9%[7] Trade and Investment - From January to August, national railway fixed asset investment reached 504.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%[4] - In August, new RMB loans were 590 billion yuan, down 310 billion yuan year-on-year, indicating weak credit demand in real estate and enterprises[8] - Exports grew by 4.4% in August, with exports to the U.S. declining by 33%[9] Policy and Market Outlook - The Chinese government is expected to implement counter-cyclical policies, including a 500 billion yuan new policy financial tool and early issuance of local government debt limits for 2026[2] - The recent U.S.-China trade talks have established a framework for cooperation, which may reduce uncertainties in economic relations[3] - The ongoing adjustments in the real estate market and potential policy responses could impact future economic performance[2][32]

Core Insights - The China Banking and Huawei have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in financial technology, focusing on ICT infrastructure, cloud computing, databases, artificial intelligence, and talent development [3] - The financial technology ETF (516860) has shown strong performance, with a recent increase of 2.26% and a weekly gain of 9.71% [3][5] - The global retail cross-border payment market is projected to reach $39.9 trillion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% from 2024 to 2032 [4] Industry Events - The strategic cooperation between China Banking and Huawei aims to enhance digital financial development through innovation and talent cultivation [3] - Tencent Research Institute's report indicates a shift in the financial industry's application of large models towards commercial value, enhancing efficiency and revenue generation [4] - The third-party payment institutions are expected to benefit from the growth in cross-border payment volumes, with significant roles in the payment service ecosystem [4] ETF Performance - The financial technology ETF has reached a scale of 1.814 billion yuan, with a recent net inflow of 82.75 million yuan [5] - The ETF has shown a one-year net value increase of 161.34%, ranking 4th out of 2965 index equity funds [5] - The ETF's management fee is 0.50%, and it has the highest tracking accuracy among comparable funds, with a tracking error of 0.044% [7] Market Trends - The financial technology ETF has seen a significant increase in shares, with a growth of 1.72 million shares in the past month [5] - The ETF's average daily net inflow over the past five trading days was approximately 20.36 million yuan [5] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index account for 51.26%, indicating a concentrated investment strategy [7]

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China released the overall operation status of the payment system for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting significant transaction volumes and values in the RMB cross-border payment system [1] Group 1: Payment System Performance - In the second quarter, the RMB cross-border payment system processed 2.1212 million transactions, amounting to 45.94 trillion yuan [1] - The average daily transaction volume was 32,100 transactions, with a total value of 696.078 billion yuan [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. federal debt has recently surpassed $37 trillion, marking a historical high, with each American bearing approximately $107,700 in debt, which is 123% of the U.S. GDP, higher than the peak during World War II [1] - The debt has increased dramatically from $30 trillion to $37 trillion in just three years, with an average increase of $1 trillion every 100 days projected for 2025, and $9.3 trillion of debt maturing in 2025, which constitutes a quarter of the total debt [3] - Interest payments on the debt are expected to reach $1.2 trillion in 2025, surpassing military spending and becoming the second-largest federal expenditure, accounting for 17% of the federal budget [3] Group 2 - The Trump administration's policies have led to a contradiction, with tax cuts potentially increasing debt by $22 trillion over the next decade while trade deficits have not decreased, contributing to domestic inflation of 6.5% [5] - There is a growing global distrust in the U.S. dollar, with countries like China reducing their holdings to $765.4 billion and Japan reportedly transferring $200 billion in U.S. debt to tax havens, leading to a decline in the global dollar reserve share to 55%, the lowest in 30 years [10] - The U.S. economy is trapped in a "death triangle" of high debt, high interest rates, and high tariffs, creating a vicious cycle that threatens global economic stability if fiscal reforms are not implemented [10]

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has released a draft for public consultation regarding the revised rules for the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), aimed at enhancing participant management and adapting to the system's development needs [1][2]. Group 1: Overview of the Draft Rules - The draft consists of six chapters and thirty-one articles, covering general principles, account management, business processing, settlement mechanisms, risk management, and emergency response [2]. - The rules apply to CIPS operating institutions, direct participants, and indirect participants, with operating institutions being approved by the PBOC to provide cross-border RMB clearing and settlement services [2]. Group 2: Participant Management - Operating institutions are required to establish participant management measures, detailing the management of participant entry and exit, reporting requirements, and risk management [2]. - Direct and indirect participants must conduct their business according to the management measures set by the operating institutions, which must be evaluated and approved by the PBOC [2]. Group 3: Account Management - The draft allows operating institutions to open clearing accounts with the PBOC for centralized storage of settlement funds, which must be accounted for separately from other funds [3]. - The funds in the account belong to all direct participants, who have rights based on their account balances, and the account cannot be overdrawn, with a zero balance required at the end of the day [3]. Group 4: Business Processing - Direct participants in the banking sector must process payments through CIPS based on customer instructions or on behalf of indirect participants, either individually or in batches [3]. - Financial market infrastructure participants must use CIPS for fund settlement according to their transaction systems and are prohibited from expanding service scope or business scenarios without consent [3].

Important Market News - US stock indices collectively declined, with the Dow Jones down 0.14%, Nasdaq down 0.65%, and S&P 500 down 0.49%. Major tech stocks mostly fell, including Microsoft, Meta, and Broadcom, each down over 1%, while Intel rose over 3% and Amazon nearly 1% [1] - In June, the US trade deficit was $60.2 billion, better than the expected $61 billion and down from the previous $71.5 billion. COMEX gold futures rose 0.25% to $3435 per ounce, while WTI crude oil futures fell 1.7% to $65.16 per barrel [1] Industry Insights - Chinese brain-computer interface startup BrainCo is seeking approximately $100 million in Pre-IPO funding before a potential listing in Hong Kong or mainland China, with a valuation exceeding $1.3 billion. The company focuses on bionic prosthetics and brain control technology [2] - The global market for brain-computer interface medical applications is expected to reach $40 billion by 2030 and $145 billion by 2040, indicating significant growth potential in this sector [2] - On August 4, China successfully launched a satellite using the Long March 12 rocket from Hainan, demonstrating the high-density launch capabilities of the Hainan commercial space launch site. This reflects the growing competitiveness in low Earth orbit satellite deployment [3] - The People's Bank of China and seven departments issued guidelines to enhance cross-border financial services, aiming to facilitate trade and support enterprises in international markets [4] - The global retail cross-border payment market is projected to reach $39.9 trillion by 2024, with B2B payments dominating the market share [4]

7月28日，截至9时59分，金融科技板块表现活跃，中证金融科技主题指数上涨1.11%，金融IT、稳定币 概念、互联网券商等多细分赛道活跃。成份股方面，银信科技上涨超5%，四方精创、财富趋势、大智 慧等纷纷上涨超3%。热门ETF方面，规模、流动性同类断层第一的金融科技ETF（159851）场内价格冲 高逾1%，成交额超2亿元。 多角度把握金融科技机会，建议重点关注金融科技ETF（159851）及其联接基金（A类013477、C类 013478），标的指数全面覆盖了互联网券商、金融IT、跨境支付、AI应用、华为鸿蒙等热门主题。截至 7月23日，金融科技ETF（159851）最新规模超85亿元，近6个月日均成交额超5.5亿元，规模、流动性 在跟踪同一标的指数的3只ETF中断层第一！ 数据来源：沪深交易所等。 风险提示：金融科技ETF被动跟踪中证金融科技主题指数，该指数基日为2014.6.30，发布日期为 2017.6.22，该指数2020-2024年年度涨跌幅分别为：10.46%、7.16%、-21.40%、10.03%、31.54%，指数 成份股构成根据该指数编制规则适时调整，其回测历史业绩不预示指数未来表现。文 ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating for the industry, indicating an expected relative return exceeding the benchmark by over 10% in the next 12-18 months [4][21]. Core Insights - The People's Bank of China has revised the CIPS system rules to enhance the framework for cross-border RMB payments, aiming to facilitate the integration of payment channels and improve clearing efficiency [7][4]. - The updated rules expand the scope of CIPS operations to include additional activities approved by the central bank, thereby supporting the growth and functionality of the CIPS system [7][4]. - The Cross-border Pay Link, launched in Hong Kong, allows for real-time, cost-effective remittances between Mainland China and Hong Kong, significantly improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions [7][4]. Summary by Sections CIPS System Rule Updates - The People's Bank of China released a draft for public comment on the CIPS system rules, focusing on account management, business processing, settlement mechanisms, and risk management [4][7]. - The revisions aim to adapt the rules established in 2018 to current business developments and participant needs, enhancing management standards for CIPS participants [4][7]. Cross-border Payment Innovations - The Cross-border Pay Link, which became operational on June 22, connects the fast payment systems of Mainland China and Hong Kong, allowing residents to conduct cross-border remittances efficiently [4][7]. - This system reduces the remittance process time and costs by minimizing intermediary steps and directly connecting payment infrastructures [4][7]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on cross-border payment service providers such as Newland Digital Technology, Xgd Inc, Lakala Payment, and Yeahka Limited, as well as financial IT service providers like Yusys Technologies and Sinodata [7][4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the significant role of the banking sector in driving the overall market index upward, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising from 3347 points at the beginning of the year to around 3450 points, primarily due to a more than 15% increase in the banking index [1] - The banking sector contributed 87.61 points to the market in the first half of the year, and if the banking contribution is excluded, the index would have remained nearly flat compared to the beginning of the year [1] - The article highlights the recent performance of the banking stocks, indicating that as long as they maintain their upward trend, the overall market is less likely to experience a "double bottom" [1] Group 2 - The article discusses the recent surge in the electric power sector, driven by high temperatures and increased electricity demand, with several stocks in this sector hitting their daily limit [10] - It notes that the cross-border payment sector is also active, stimulated by the draft rules from the People's Bank of China, leading to significant stock performance in this area [10] - The real estate sector is showing resilience, with stocks like Yuhua Development and Nanshan Holdings also performing well, following recent government initiatives to stabilize the housing market [10] Group 3 - The article mentions the ongoing competition in the food delivery market, with stocks related to this sector, such as Hengxin Life, experiencing significant gains [3] - Goldman Sachs' report indicates that the core of this competition is leveraging high-frequency delivery services as a traffic entry point for cross-selling in e-commerce and local retail [3] - The report anticipates that the "subsidy as marketing" strategy will continue until the third quarter of 2025, potentially leading to increased losses for platforms during this period [3] Group 4 - The article highlights the expected performance of several companies, with Guokai Co. projecting a net profit increase of 131%-158% year-on-year for the first half of the year, and other companies like Guangxun Technology and Yinglian Co. also forecasting significant profit growth [29] - The article notes that the Guangdong power grid has reached a new high load this year, indicating a robust demand for electricity [28] - The article discusses the government's plans to promote the construction of high-power charging facilities, aiming for over 100,000 installations by the end of 2027 [30]