1月27日，香港交易所宣布与巴西证券交易所签署合作备忘录，促进两地的可持续金融及碳市场发展。 根据合作备忘录，港交所将与巴西证券交易所共同推动香港与巴西的碳市场发展、开拓大宗商品机遇， 并建立定期沟通渠道，加强双方合作。两家交易所亦会探讨旗下市场证券相互挂牌的可能性，同时寻找 亚洲及南美洲碳产品和ESG产品的新机遇。 ...

本报讯 （记者毛艺融）1月27日，香港交易所宣布与巴西证券交易所签署合作备忘录，促进两地的可持 续金融及碳市场发展。 根据合作备忘录，香港交易所将与巴西证券交易所携手推动碳市场发展、开拓大宗商品机遇，并建立定 期沟通渠道，加强双方合作。两家交易所亦会探讨旗下市场证券相互挂牌的可能性，同时寻找亚洲及南 美洲碳产品和ESG产品的新机遇。 香港交易所首席可持续发展总监周冠英表示："我们很高兴能与巴西证券交易所签署这份合作备忘录。 这次合作进一步拓展了Core Climate在碳市场上的发展，充分展现香港交易所持续推动全球各地可持续 金融发展的承诺。我们期待与巴西证券交易所紧密合作，共同推动国际碳排放标准的发展，鼓励创新， 并透过跨境合作，为市场迈向低碳经济带来实质进展。" 香港交易所表示，致力于拓展可持续金融领域的发展，推动建立透明、包容且与全球接轨的碳市场。透 过加强与巴西证券交易所的合作及持续推进可持续金融举措，进一步巩固其作为市场联系人的地位，促 进跨境创新和协作，以构建更具韧性和包容性的金融生态圈。 （编辑 张昕） ...

转自：新华财经 编辑：胡晨曦 新华财经香港1月27日电（记者林迎楠）香港交易及结算所有限公司27日宣布与巴西证券交易所签署合 作备忘录，双方将携手推动香港与巴西的碳市场发展、开拓大宗商品机遇，并建立定期沟通渠道，加强 双方合作。 巴西证券交易所国际业务发展部（亚洲及大洋洲）总监Sérgio Gullo指出，与香港交易所合作不仅巩固 了巴西证券交易所作为推动可持续经济转型方面的影响力，也为巴西市场在国际舞台上开辟了新机遇。 扩大其国际业务布局能够加强巴西在全球可持续金融市场中的影响力，并协助企业投资各类ESG产品。 香港交易所表示，通过加强与巴西证券交易所的合作及持续推进可持续金融举措，进一步巩固其作为市 场联系人的地位，促进跨境创新和协作，以构建更具韧性和包容性的金融生态圈。 根据合作备忘录，香港交易所与巴西证券交易所两家交易所还会探讨旗下市场证券相互挂牌的可能性， 同时寻找亚洲及南美洲碳产品和ESG产品的新机遇。 香港交易所首席可持续发展总监周冠英表示，此次合作进一步拓展了核心气候（Core Climate）在碳市 场上的发展，充分展现香港交易所持续推动全球各地可持续金融发展的承诺。他说，"我们期待与巴西 ...

智通财经APP获悉，港交所今天(1月27日)宣布与巴西证券交易所签署合作备忘录，促进两地的可持续金 融及碳市场发展。根据合作备忘录，港交所将与巴西证券交易所携手推动香港与巴西的碳市场发展、开 拓大宗商品机遇，并建立定期沟通渠道，加强双方合作。两家交易所亦会探讨旗下市场证券相互挂牌的 可能性，同时寻找亚洲及南美洲碳产品和ESG产品的新机遇。 这份合作备忘录不仅展现了香港交易所致力推动全球市场迈向低碳转型的决心，也进一步将集团的可持 续发展合作伙伴关系拓展至南美洲这个在全球气候解决方案具有重要意义的地区。 港交所首席可持续发展总监周冠英表示："我们很高兴能与全球领先的金融市场基础设施集团之一—— 巴西证券交易所签署这份合作备忘录。这次合作进一步拓展了Core Climate在碳市场上的发展，充分展 现香港交易所持续推动全球各地可持续金融发展的承诺。我们期待与巴西证券交易所紧密合作，共同推 动国际碳排放标准的发展，鼓励创新，并透过跨境合作，为市场迈向低碳经济带来实质进展。" 巴西证券交易所国际业务发展部(亚洲及大洋洲)总监Sérgio Gullo表示："与香港交易所合作不仅巩固了 巴西证券交易所作为推动可持续经济转 ...

Summary of Reliance (NYSE:RS) FY Conference Call - November 13, 2025 Industry Overview - Reliance operates primarily in the metal service center industry, focusing on a diversified product mix to mitigate volatility in earnings due to fluctuating metal prices [1][2] - The company has a significant presence in the U.S. market, with operations also in Canada and Mexico, targeting specialty products in various end markets [2] Core Business Insights - Reliance reported $15 billion in sales with an average order size of $3,000, emphasizing a transactional business model with 40% of orders delivered the next day [3] - The company has increased its gross profit margin target from 25%-27% to 29%-31% by enhancing value-added processing, which is less susceptible to metal price fluctuations [5] - Currently, 50% of orders involve some level of value-added processing, up from 40% a decade ago, indicating a strategic focus on improving service and profitability [5] Market Dynamics - The company has seen a 6% increase in tons sold year-to-date, while the industry overall has experienced a 3% decline, showcasing Reliance's ability to gain market share [7] - Key end markets include infrastructure, data centers, and energy, with data centers identified as a particularly strong growth area [11][12] - The company anticipates continued growth in data center infrastructure spending, suggesting that the current cycle is still in its early stages [18] Financial Performance - Reliance has maintained a strong financial position with countercyclical cash flows, managing working capital effectively to sustain profitability [9] - The company has a history of paying dividends for 66 years and aims to increase dividends annually while also considering share repurchases [10] Strategic Growth and Acquisitions - Reliance has completed 76 acquisitions since going public in 1994, with a focus on opportunistic growth rather than setting specific targets [9] - In 2024, the company made four acquisitions, including an energy company and a flat roll company, which are performing well [42] - The company remains open to future acquisitions but emphasizes the importance of finding the right fit for its business model [43] Challenges and Considerations - The company has faced challenges related to tariffs and pricing strategies, particularly following the implementation of Section 232 tariffs in 2018, which initially created a favorable pricing environment [20][21] - Recent market conditions have led to a pinch in margins due to decreased demand and increased inventory levels, impacting the ability to pass through higher costs [22][23] Conclusion - Reliance's diversified approach, focus on value-added processing, and strategic market positioning have allowed it to outperform competitors in the metal service center industry [7][9] - The company is well-positioned for future growth, particularly in high-demand sectors like data centers and infrastructure, while maintaining a flexible approach to capital allocation and acquisitions [18][40]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has initiated a public consultation on the draft amendments to the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules to implement capital requirements for licensed corporations engaged in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives activities, aligning with international standards [1] - The proposed capital requirements for OTC derivatives have been adjusted based on recent modifications to Hong Kong's Banking (Capital) Rules and the Basel Framework, with significant reductions for capital requirements applicable to dealers and brokers [1] - The SFC aims to simplify the transfer pricing treatment for licensed corporations, reflecting feedback collected during the 2017 consultation [1] Group 2 - To support the business development and diversification of licensed corporations, the SFC suggests multiple amendments to the Financial Resources Rules, facilitating trading of mainland China and emerging market stocks, commodities, and carbon products, as well as digital asset futures and options on licensed virtual asset trading platforms [1] - The SFC proposes to exempt capital requirements for central clearing of repurchase transactions to promote central clearing in Hong Kong and enhance the development of the inter-dealer repo market [1] - The SFC emphasizes that aligning OTC derivatives capital requirements with global standards is crucial for reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, believing that these forward-looking and inclusive proposals will facilitate innovation and support the ongoing development of offshore RMB, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodity markets, as well as the digital asset market [2]