It's brokers' turn for crypto clarity in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's series of staff statements meant to reveal its current thinking on how to treat the digital assets space, in this case touching on brokers' "physical possession" of assets and separately posing some questions about so-called alternative trading systems (ATSs) for crypto. One of the two latest releases this week deals with custody of customers' crypto securities at regulated broker-dealers, advising the firms on how to ...

就投资收益流入的主要组成部分而言，直接投资收益较上年同期下跌4.9%，主要是因为部分本地大型 企业在外地的直接投资收益减少。证券投资收益较上年同期录得10.6%的显著跌幅，主要是由于本地投 资者获取的非本地股权证券的股息收益减少。 智通财经APP获悉，12月15日，香港政府统计处发表2025年第三季的香港本地居民总收入及相关数字的 初步统计数字。2025年第三季以当时市价计算的香港本地居民总收入(指香港居民透过从事各项经济活 动而赚取的总收入)较上年同期上升1.5%至9,082亿港元。同季以当时市价计算的本地生产总值估计为 8,537亿港元，同比升幅为4.8%。2025年第三季的本地居民总收入较本地生产总值多出545亿港元，相当 于该季本地生产总值的6.4%，主要是由于投资收益净流入。 扣除其间价格变动的影响后，2025年第三季的香港本地居民总收入较上年同期实质上升0.2%，而本地 生产总值在同季实质上升3.8%。 2025年第三季的香港初次收入(主要包括投资收益)总流入为5,761亿港元，较上年同期下跌7.4%，相当于 该季本地生产总值的67.5%。与此同时，2025年第三季的初次收入总流出亦较上年同期下跌 ...

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported record sales and market participation in non-exchange traded investment products for 2024, with total trading volume reaching 60,730 billion HKD, a 40% increase year-on-year [1][2]. Sales Performance - All major investment product categories experienced significant sales growth, with collective investment schemes, structured products, and debt securities increasing by 9,660 billion HKD (76%), 5,870 billion HKD (30%), and 2,130 billion HKD (29%) respectively [2]. - Stock-linked products were the best-selling structured product type, achieving sales of 17,290 billion HKD, a 43% increase, and accounting for 67% of total structured product sales in 2024, up from 61% in 2023 [2]. Investor Sentiment - Companies reported a generally optimistic investor sentiment compared to the previous year, driven by favorable factors such as positive views on mainland policies and reduced concerns about the global economic outlook [2]. - Despite geopolitical tensions and market adjustment concerns, collective investment schemes and debt securities remained attractive to investors, particularly in a high-interest environment [2]. Online Sales Growth - The number of companies utilizing online sales channels increased to 104, with online sales accounting for 17% of total trading volume, up from 5% in 2020 [4]. - Collective investment schemes dominated online sales, making up 77% of online sales, with 78% of investors using online platforms for transactions, an increase from 74% in 2023 [6]. Industry Expansion - The number of companies engaged in investment product sales rose by 9% to a record high of 414, with large companies increasing by 12% to 101 [7]. - Over 19,000 personnel were involved in distributing investment products, marking a 4% increase, while the number of clients completing at least one transaction grew by 28% to over 1.2 million [7].

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reported record highs in the sales and market participation of non-exchange traded investment products for 2024 [1][2] Group 1: Sales Performance - The total trading volume of non-exchange traded investment products surged by 40% year-on-year, reaching a record HKD 6.07 trillion [2] - The number of companies engaged in investment product sales increased by 9% to a new high of 414, with 46% of these companies reporting over 100% year-on-year sales growth [2] - The number of large companies rose by 12% to 101, and the personnel responsible for distributing investment products increased by 4% to over 19,000 [2] Group 2: Product Categories - All major categories of investment products experienced significant sales growth in 2024, with recognized collective investment schemes sales rising by 96% to HKD 1.4 trillion, and unrecognized collective investment schemes increasing by 50% to HKD 844 billion [3] - Sales of structured products and debt securities grew by 30% and 29% year-on-year, respectively [3] Group 3: Structural Products - Equity-linked products emerged as the best-selling category of structured products, with sales increasing by 43% to HKD 1.73 trillion, accounting for 67% of total structured product sales in 2024 [4] - The top five products reported by large companies were primarily in the technology (42%), automotive (23%), and internet (22%) sectors [4] Group 4: Market Trends - Money market funds and sovereign bonds were favored for their low-risk profiles and attractive returns in the high-interest environment of 2024, with money market fund sales increasing to 80% of the total trading volume of the top five collective investment schemes [7] - Structured products remained the most sold product type, comprising 42% of total trading volume (HKD 25.67 trillion), while collective investment schemes and debt securities accounted for 37% (HKD 22.44 trillion) and 15% (HKD 9.41 trillion), respectively [7] Group 5: Online Sales - Online sales accounted for 17% of the total trading volume reported by surveyed companies, significantly up from 12% in 2023, with the number of companies distributing investment products online increasing by 13% to 104 [9] - Collective investment schemes were the most sold product type online, making up 77% of online sales, followed by debt securities at 21% [9] Group 6: Regulatory Perspective - The SFC and HKMA emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework to support market development while safeguarding investor interests, reflecting confidence in the vitality of the Hong Kong investment market [10][11]

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported record highs in sales and market participation of non-exchange traded investment products in 2024 [2][4]. Group 1: Sales and Market Participation - Total trading volume of non-exchange traded investment products surged by 40% year-on-year, reaching a record HKD 6.07 trillion [4]. - The number of companies engaged in investment product sales increased by 9% to a new high of 414, with 46% of these companies reporting over 100% year-on-year sales growth [4][5]. - The number of large companies rose by 12% to 101, and the personnel responsible for distributing investment products increased by 4% to over 19,000 [5]. Group 2: Product Categories and Performance - All major investment product categories experienced significant sales growth in 2024, with recognized collective investment schemes sales rising by 96% to HKD 1.4 trillion, and non-recognized collective investment schemes increasing by 50% to HKD 844 billion [7]. - Sales of structured products and debt securities grew by 30% and 29% respectively [7]. Group 3: Structural Products - Stock-linked products emerged as the best-selling category of structured products, with sales reaching HKD 1.73 trillion, a 43% increase year-on-year, accounting for 67% of total structured product sales [9]. - The top five products reported by large companies were primarily in the technology (42%), automotive (23%), and internet (22%) sectors [9]. Group 4: Online Sales and Distribution - Online sales accounted for 17% of total trading volume reported by surveyed companies, up from 12% in 2023, with the number of companies distributing investment products online increasing by 13% to 104 [13]. - Collective investment schemes remained the most sold product type on online platforms, making up 77% of online sales, followed by debt securities at 21% [13]. Group 5: Regulatory Perspective - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework to support market development while protecting investor interests [15]. - The strong growth in investment transactions reflects investor confidence in the vitality of the Hong Kong investment market [15].

Group 1 - The total trading volume of non-exchange traded investment products in Hong Kong reached a record high of HKD 60,730 billion in 2024, representing a 40% year-on-year increase [1] - The number of companies engaged in the sale of investment products rose by 9% to a new high of 414, with 46% of these companies reporting over 100% year-on-year sales growth [1] - The number of personnel responsible for distributing investment products increased by 4% to over 19,000, while the number of clients completing at least one transaction surged by 28% to over 1.2 million, both reaching historical highs [1] Group 2 - All major types of investment products experienced significant sales growth in 2024, with recognized collective investment schemes sales increasing by 96% to HKD 14,000 billion, and unrecognized collective investment schemes growing by 50% to HKD 8,440 billion [1] - Structured products and debt securities saw year-on-year sales increases of 30% and 29%, respectively [1] - Stock-linked products thrived under strong market dynamics, achieving sales of HKD 17,290 billion, a 43% increase year-on-year [2] Group 3 - The proportion of money market fund sales increased from 76% in 2023 to 80% in 2024 among large companies, indicating a growing preference for low-risk investments in a high-interest environment [2] - Sovereign bonds accounted for 49% of total debt securities sold in 2024, up from 44% the previous year [2] - Online sales represented 17% of the total trading volume reported by surveyed companies, up from 12% in 2023, with the number of companies selling investment products online increasing by 13% to 104 [3]