The latest financial review report of the securities industry released by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on the 29th shows that the Hong Kong securities industry maintained stable growth in the first half of 2025, with net profit increasing by 14% to HKD 28.9 billion driven by record high trading volume. The report shows that in the first half of this year, the total trading volume of all securities dealers and securities margin financiers reached a record high of HKD 99.2 trillion, an increase of 22% compared to the second half of 2024 and a year-on-year increase of 57%. The report points out that transaction commissions have steadily increased, coupled with reduced expenses and interest expenses, all of which have led to an increase in profits. The total net profit of all participants on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was HKD 15.6 billion, an increase of 34% compared to the previous six months. Among them, the net profit of Group C brokerage firms doubled to HKD 2.5 billion. Ye Zhiheng, Executive Director of the Intermediary Department of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, stated that the stable performance of licensed corporations in Hong Kong once again demonstrates the advantages and flexibility of the Hong Kong financial industry in responding to the rapidly changing business environment, highlighting the key role of licensed corporations in promoting the sustained success of Hong Kong as an international financial center. The China Securities Regulatory Commission has spared no effort to promote the sustainable development and diversification of the financial industry, ensuring that the industry can maintain resilience while protecting investors. (New Society)