China News Service, Hong Kong, August 11 (Reporter Wang Jiacheng) The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced its semi-annual financial report on the 11th. Profits for the first half of 2021 rose by 26% to 6.61 billion yuan (HKD, the same below), a new semi-annual high.
Basic earnings per share were 5.22 yuan, and interim dividend was 4.69 yuan.
In the first half of the year, total revenue increased by 24% to 10.9 billion yuan, a record high.
In the first half of the year, the average daily turnover of the Hong Kong stock market was 188.2 billion yuan, an increase of 60% year-on-year, driving an increase in transaction and settlement fees.
The total amount of IPO funds raised reached 211.7 billion yuan, an increase of 128% year-on-year, ranking third in the world, with 46 new stocks listed.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Chairman Shi Meilun said that the global financial market started this year with a strong performance. With the launch of the new crown vaccine and the first signs of economic recovery, it is encouraging. Together with the support of government stimulus measures, the market is optimistic.
However, the market conditions in the first half of the year were still quite volatile, reflecting market concerns that the progress of the recovery will still be affected by the epidemic, continued global geopolitical tensions and rising global inflation.
She said that in the coming months, the board of directors will work with the management team to formulate and improve the group strategy, continue to promote the sustainable development and continuous innovation of its markets, and further enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness and influence as a global financial hub.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Ou Guansheng, also announced for the first time his preliminary business ideas in the 12th week of his tenure, hoping to build the Hong Kong Stock Exchange into a "mainstream market in the future."
Champions League believes that the global geopolitical situation is still complicated and uncertain, and the market needs more interconnectivity. Hong Kong will continue to play an important role as an international financial center and a "super contact".
He also pointed out that the proportion of global investors investing in Asia and China continues to increase, but there is still a lot of room for growth.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange will give full play to its core strengths. "Being based in China" is still its main advantage. It will provide financing support for the rapid growth of mainland Chinese enterprises, meet the investment needs of the huge undeveloped mainland funds, and optimize and expand the Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect and bonds. Through the exploration of the fast-growing Chinese capital market, including the new opportunities hidden in all links in the value chain of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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