As China's capital market continues to deepen its two-way opening, CITIC Securities has emerged as a key player in bridging international capital with domestic opportunities. The firm is leveraging its global presence and expertise to help foreign investors systematically comprehend China's investment landscape.
CITIC Securities has accelerated its internationalization strategy, with overseas business contributing 17.2% to total revenue in 2024, achieving record-high income and net profit. The company's international arm has strengthened profitability through its extensive client base, professional talent pool, and diversified business system.
Li Chunbo, Executive Committee Member of CITIC Securities and Chairman of CITIC Securities International, emphasized the firm's commitment to optimizing global financial services while showcasing China's opportunities. The company is utilizing Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub and its international platform to channel more foreign capital into China.
The firm's success stems from its unique cross-border synergy mechanism, which integrates client resources, product services, IT systems, and back-office management globally. This approach enables CITIC Securities to provide comprehensive financial solutions while improving operational efficiency.
To help international investors understand China's market, CITIC Securities has established a "cognitive coordinate system" through its global network spanning 13 countries and research coverage of 95% of global stock market capitalization. The company's 500-strong research team, including both Chinese and foreign analysts, regularly organizes overseas seminars and roadshows with Chinese stock exchanges.
The firm completes the investment cycle by offering full-chain international services, including: 1. Connecting foreign capital with quality Chinese enterprises through targeted roadshows and industrial park tours 2. Providing policy analysis and compliance support to reduce cross-border investment barriers 3. Designing customized investment solutions for different types of international investors
CITIC CLSA's Investors' Forum, now in its 32nd year, has become a premier platform for global institutional investors exploring Asian opportunities. The 2025 edition gathered over 3,000 participants across asset classes, regulators, and industry experts.
In derivatives business, CITIC Securities has seen significant growth in northbound Swap Connect transactions and became Hong Kong's first listed derivatives issuer for callable bull/bear contracts. The firm is also enhancing the appeal of RMB assets through offshore bond and derivative businesses.
Despite being relatively new, CITIC Securities International's warrant and CBBC businesses have shown rapid development, ranking sixth in Vega selling balance for warrants and ninth in Hang Seng Index CBBC nominal selling volume in the first half of 2025.