Huatai Securities Company Limited, operating in Hong Kong as HTSC, has released a revised edition of its Articles of Association dated October 2025, approved at the 2025 first extraordinary general meeting, the 2025 second A Share class meeting, and the 2025 second H Share class meeting. The document details provisions on share issuance, corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance obligations.

According to the announcement, Huatai Securities continues as a joint stock company with limited liability under the laws of the People’s Republic of China. The updated Articles of Association specify a registered capital of RMB9,026.863786 million and affirm Huatai Securities’ strategic objectives of serving the real economy and raising the quality of financial services. Key focus areas include corporate compliance, risk management framework, and a clearer allocation of duties for the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and executive management.

The revised Articles of Association reinforce the roles of the Chairman, Board committees, and senior management—highlighting specific responsibilities for compliance and risk officers. The document also addresses restrictions on related-party transactions, regulations for share buybacks, merger or division procedures, and the handling of external guarantees and major asset transactions. These changes aim to enhance Huatai Securities’ overall governance standards, ensuring robust operational procedures and accountability.

The full text of the updated Articles of Association covers multiple chapters on shareholders’ rights, general meetings, directors, risk control indicators, and financial accounting. The announcement emphasizes lawful and diligent decision-making processes, improved corporate transparency, and further alignment with regulatory requirements.