Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Due to high levels of industry and economic volatility in China in recent years, the Securities Brokerage and Transaction Services in China experienced significant fluctuations over the last five years, particularly through 2005 to 2009. In the five years through 2011, industry revenue increased 17.4% per annum. Industry revenue increased five-fold in 2006, followed by an increase close to 300% in 2007 as speculative funds in China's stock markets drove demand for the industry's services. As subsequent halving of industry revenue in 2008 was due the domestic stock markets plunging as China and the rest of the world succumbed to the global financial crisis in late 2008.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
Securities markets in China, especially the stock market, are in the early phase of their development. This is also shown through product options in the industry still being limited for investors.
Shareholder structure reforms have largely improved the investing environment in the stock market, while the confidence of stock investors fluctuates with changes in government regulations.
The rapid development of the Chinese economy supports the Securities Brokerage and Transaction Services industry. With the entry of international money to China's financial markets, the industry has faced challenges from foreign securities companies entering the market through joint ventures.
In the five years through 2011, industry revenue was extremely volatile... purchase to read more