财报显示，港交所2025年上半年"收入及其他收益"为140.76亿港元，同比增长33%；股东应占溢利为85.19亿港元，同比增长39%。二者均创历史新高。董事 会宣派中期股息为每股6.00港元，同比上升38%。 每经记者｜李旭馗 每经编辑｜文多 8月20日，香港交易及结算所有限公司（以下简称"港交所"，证券代码00388.HK，股价441.20港元，市值5594亿港元）发布了2025年中期业绩。 上半年，港交所共迎来44家上市公司，新股集资总额达1094亿港元，位居全球首位，也创下了港交所自2021年以来的最佳半年度表现，同比增长716%。 在当日举行的业绩发布会现场，港交所行政总裁陈翊庭向《每日经济新闻》等媒体的记者透露，目前有近230家公司的递表正在处理中，且仍有大量企业正 与港交所接洽。 从左至右依次为：港交所市场主管余学勤、港交所财务总监许亮华、港交所行政总裁陈翊庭、港交所首席运营总监刘碧茵、港交所首席咨询总监梁松光 图 片来源：每经记者 李旭馗 摄 科企专线推出后收到50家公司以18A或18C规则申请 港交所方面表示，上半年业绩增长是受上半年现货市场、衍生产品市场成交量创半年新高的带动。 上半年，证 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (00388.HK) [1] Core Views - The company achieved record high semi-annual performance with total revenue and other income reaching HKD 141 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33%, and net profit attributable to shareholders at HKD 85 billion, up 39% year-on-year [7] - The significant growth in performance is attributed to improved investment sentiment supported by mainland policies, leading to increased participation from mainland investors in offshore markets, which boosted trading volumes in the Hong Kong stock market [7] - The report forecasts continued strong growth for the company, with expected shareholder profits of HKD 174.19 billion, HKD 192.62 billion, and HKD 207.88 billion for 2025-2027, corresponding to growth rates of 33%, 11%, and 8% respectively [7] Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue (in million HKD) for 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E is projected at 20,516, 22,374, 27,785, 30,524, and 32,970 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 11.16%, 9.06%, 24.18%, 9.86%, and 8.01% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders (in million HKD) for the same years is expected to be 11,862, 13,050, 17,419, 19,262, and 20,788, with growth rates of 17.70%, 10.02%, 33.48%, 10.58%, and 7.92% [1] - The latest diluted EPS is projected to be 9.36, 10.29, 13.74, 15.19, and 16.40 for the years 2023A to 2027E [1] Market Data - The closing price of the stock is HKD 441.20, with a market capitalization of approximately HKD 559.37 billion [5] - The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 47.16 for 2023, decreasing to 26.91 by 2027 [1][5] - The company has a book value per share of HKD 44.89 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 9.83 [6][5]

Core Insights - The Bond Connect program, launched on July 3, 2017, serves as a significant bridge connecting domestic and international financial markets, facilitating foreign investment in China's interbank bond market [1][2] - The program has expanded over the years, with the introduction of the "Southbound" channel in September 2021, allowing domestic investors to access the Hong Kong and global bond markets [1][4] - The People's Bank of China emphasizes a focus on institutional openness, aiming to enhance the international appeal of China's bond market while ensuring financial security [7] Group 1: Performance and Growth - On its first day, Bond Connect saw 142 transactions totaling 7.048 billion yuan, indicating strong interest from foreign investors [2] - As of May 2024, the "Northbound" channel has attracted 821 investors, with a total transaction volume of 9.792 trillion yuan in May 2024, averaging 46.6 billion yuan daily compared to just 2.2 billion yuan daily in 2017 [2][6] - Foreign institutions held 4.22 trillion yuan in interbank market bonds by May 2024, accounting for approximately 3% of the total custody volume [2] Group 2: Market Integration and Internationalization - The Bond Connect program has significantly improved the accessibility of China's bond market for international investors, enhancing its international influence and integration with global markets [3][6] - The "Southbound" channel has seen substantial growth, with the number of bonds under custody increasing from 35 to 865 and the balance rising from 5.525 billion yuan to 442.02 billion yuan as of May 2024 [4] - The introduction of the "Swap Connect" in May 2023 further supports cross-border investment and risk management for both domestic and foreign investors [5] Group 3: Future Outlook - The People's Bank of China plans to continue enhancing the Bond Connect and Swap Connect frameworks, aiming to create a more favorable investment environment for foreign institutions [7] - The bond market's inclusion in major global indices like Bloomberg Barclays and JPMorgan has attracted significant long-term capital, reflecting growing confidence in China's financial market openness [6] - The ongoing reforms and enhancements in the bond market are expected to further stimulate foreign investment, driven by China's economic growth and regulatory improvements [6]

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China announced new measures to enhance the Bond Connect program, allowing foreign institutions to use Northbound Bond Connect for margin payments in swap transactions, which will increase the application of RMB bonds as offshore collateral [1][3] - The Bond Connect program has significantly increased the daily trading volume of Northbound transactions, from an average of 1.5 billion RMB in its first month to approximately 46.6 billion RMB in May 2023, representing a growth of over 30 times [1][3] - The Chinese bond market is now the second largest globally, yet the proportion of foreign investment remains relatively low, indicating substantial room for growth [2][3] Industry Developments - The Bond Connect has become a crucial link between domestic and international bond markets, facilitating foreign capital inflow into China's financial markets [3] - As of May 2024, over 1,100 institutions from more than 70 countries and regions have entered the Chinese interbank bond market, with foreign institutions holding a total of 4.3 trillion RMB in bonds, reflecting an average annual growth rate of nearly 20% over the past five years [3] - The Northbound Swap Connect has attracted 61 foreign institutions, completing over 4,300 transactions with a total nominal principal of approximately 2.2 trillion RMB, showcasing significant growth in trading volume [3]

Core Insights - The "Bond Connect" program has achieved significant success since its launch seven years ago, facilitating the internationalization of China's financial market [1][2][3] Group 1: Performance and Impact - The average daily trading volume of the "Northbound Connect" has grown at an annual rate of 63%, with nearly 60% of foreign investors' transactions in Chinese bonds conducted through this channel [2] - In the past year, the "Swap Connect" has attracted 61 foreign institutions, resulting in over 4,300 transactions with a total nominal principal amount of approximately 2.2 trillion RMB [2] - Last year, international investors' total trading volume in mainland bonds exceeded 15 trillion RMB, with about two-thirds executed via "Bond Connect" [2] Group 2: Future Developments - The People's Bank of China plans to launch a new service allowing foreign institutions to use "Bond Connect" for paying "Swap Connect" margin, which will enhance the application of RMB bonds as offshore collateral [5] - Ongoing research aims to improve the openness of the bond market and enhance cross-border investment facilitation, including refining the "Bond Connect" and "Swap Connect" mechanisms [5] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is preparing to introduce a 10-year government bond futures product to help international investors manage RMB asset interest rate risks [6] Group 3: Regulatory and Market Integration - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority emphasizes the need for continued expansion of bond issuance in Hong Kong to enhance the offshore RMB bond market [7] - Future measures may include the introduction of government bond futures and bank bond repurchase agreements to meet diverse trading strategy needs of foreign investors [7]

Core Viewpoint - The Bond Connect has reached its eighth anniversary, showcasing significant growth in international participation in China's bond market and announcing new optimization measures to enhance cross-border investment opportunities [1][2][3]. Group 1: Market Growth and Participation - As of May 2025, over 1,169 international investors from more than 70 countries and regions have participated in China's interbank bond market, with foreign institutions holding onshore bonds worth 4.35 trillion yuan, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12% over the past five years [1]. - In 2024, the total trading volume of the "Northbound" Bond Connect reached 10.4 trillion yuan, setting a new record, with a year-to-date trading volume of 4.66 trillion yuan as of the end of May, an increase of 205 billion yuan compared to the same period last year [3]. Group 2: New Optimization Measures - The People's Bank of China announced three new measures to enhance the Bond Connect, including improving the "Southbound" mechanism to allow more domestic investors to invest in offshore bond markets, expanding the eligible investor categories to include non-bank financial institutions [3][4]. - The optimization of offshore repurchase business mechanisms will facilitate liquidity management for foreign investors, allowing transactions in multiple currencies such as USD, EUR, and HKD, and simplifying operational processes [5]. - The "Swap Connect" will also be optimized to better meet investors' interest rate risk management needs, with plans to expand the range of products and adjust daily trading limits [5][6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The Bond Connect is expected to continue serving as a bridge between China's bond market and international investors, promoting the diversification of onshore and offshore RMB product ecosystems [2][8]. - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority emphasizes the importance of these new measures in solidifying Hong Kong's role as an international financial center and offshore RMB hub, enhancing the liquidity of offshore RMB products [8]. - Industry experts anticipate increased inflows of foreign capital, particularly long-term funds, as China's bond market continues to develop and diversify [9].

Group 1 - The year 2025 marks the beginning of a new decade for the interconnection between mainland and Hong Kong capital markets, with expectations for deeper integration [1] - Since the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect in 2014, the range of interconnected financial products has expanded from stocks to various other financial instruments, including ETF Connect and Bond Connect [1] - The average daily trading volume for northbound and southbound trading has increased significantly, with a 21-fold and 40-fold growth respectively compared to the first month of operation in 2014 [1] Group 2 - Industry experts emphasize the need to simplify trading processes and align institutional, informational, and technical elements to enhance the integration of stock markets [1] - Current rules for the Hong Kong Stock Connect are complex, leading to difficulties for investors in understanding the criteria for inclusion and exclusion of stocks [1][2] - The calculation method for market capitalization under the Hong Kong Stock Connect has not been updated to align with the new methodology adopted by the Hang Seng Index, which could lead to misinterpretations by investors [2] Group 3 - The adjustment in the Hang Seng Index's calculation method is seen as more scientific, potentially increasing the quality of stocks eligible for the Hong Kong Stock Connect [2] - There are expectations that the rules for the Hong Kong Stock Connect will be revised to match the Hang Seng Index's calculation method by the second half of 2025 [3] - The deepening of interconnectivity is viewed as crucial for the development of both capital markets, enhancing their international competitiveness and facilitating high-quality growth [3]

Core Viewpoint - The Bond Connect has significantly enhanced the international appeal and influence of China's bond market, with over 80 of the world's top 100 asset management firms now investing in it, reflecting a strong demand for connectivity between global and onshore markets [1][3]. Group 1: Bond Connect Overview - The Bond Connect, launched in 2017, serves as a crucial mechanism for connecting the bond markets of Hong Kong and mainland China, facilitating trading for both domestic and international investors [3]. - As of May 2025, the onshore bond market has attracted 1,169 international investors from over 70 countries and regions, with foreign institutions holding onshore bonds worth 4.35 trillion yuan, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12% over the past five years [3][4]. Group 2: Increasing Attractiveness for Foreign Investment - The bond market's appeal is rising amid a complex international landscape, with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission emphasizing the importance of developing the RMB fixed income market [6][7]. - Factors contributing to the attractiveness of Chinese bonds include the market's size (second largest globally), low government debt-to-GDP ratio, low correlation with major global markets, and favorable risk-adjusted returns [7]. Group 3: Recent Optimizations and Measures - On July 8, new measures were announced to optimize and expand the Bond Connect, including broadening the scope of participants in the southbound channel to include non-bank institutions such as brokerages and funds [9][13]. - The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority introduced enhancements to the offshore RMB bond repurchase mechanism, allowing for greater liquidity management and operational convenience [14]. Group 4: Future Growth Potential - Despite the current low proportion of international investors in the Chinese bond market (approximately 3%), there is significant growth potential as global investors seek diversified asset allocations [10][12]. - The Bond Connect is expected to facilitate easier access for global investors to capitalize on China's growth opportunities, with ongoing developments in derivative products to enhance risk management [10][11].

Core Insights - The Bond Connect program has significantly enhanced the connectivity between the mainland and Hong Kong bond markets since its launch on July 3, 2017, with the introduction of "Northbound", "Southbound", and "Swap Connect" mechanisms [1] Group 1: Trading Volume Growth - The trading volume of the Bond Connect has experienced explosive growth, with the "Northbound" monthly transaction volume reaching 915.6 billion RMB in May 2025, representing a more than 31-fold increase from the initial monthly average of 1.5 billion RMB [3] - As of May 2025, the number of overseas investors participating through the "Northbound" channel has doubled to 835 from 315 in May 2018, indicating a diversification in the investor base [3] Group 2: Market Participation and International Interest - The enthusiasm of foreign institutions for the Chinese bond market has surged, with 1,169 international investors from over 70 countries and regions participating as of May 2025 [4] - The scale of foreign holdings in onshore Chinese bonds reached 4.35 trillion RMB, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12% over the past five years, reflecting long-term confidence in the market [4] - From January to May 2025, foreign institutions completed approximately 7.9 trillion RMB in cash transactions in the interbank market, further solidifying the Bond Connect as the preferred channel for international investors [4] Group 3: Global Index Inclusion - The position of Chinese bonds in international indices has steadily improved, with their share in the FTSE Russell Global Government Bond Index rising to second globally and third in the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index, exceeding initial expectations [4]

Group 1 - The forum celebrated the eighth anniversary of the Bond Connect mechanism between mainland China and Hong Kong, themed "Mutual Benefit and Sustainable Development" [1] - The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced three measures to optimize external opening [1] - The first measure involves improving the operation mechanism of the "southbound" Bond Connect, expanding the scope of domestic investors to include non-bank institutions such as brokerages, funds, insurance, and wealth management [1] - The second measure optimizes the offshore repurchase business mechanism under Bond Connect, allowing for multi-currency transactions and enhancing liquidity management for offshore investors [1] - The third measure enhances the swap connect mechanism to better meet investors' interest rate risk management needs, including expanding the number of market makers and adjusting daily trading limits [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced specific measures to optimize offshore RMB bond repurchase business, including allowing collateral bonds to be reused during the repurchase period to improve efficiency [2] - The measures also support multi-currency settlements, including HKD, USD, and EUR, set to officially launch on August 25, 2025 [2]