Haitong International Securities Group

What Haitong International Securities Group does

Haitong International Securities Group Limited is a Bermuda-incorporated, Hong Kong-headquartered international financial services platform and wholly-owned subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Securities (06837.HK, formed by the merger of Haitong Securities with Guotai Haitong Securities). The group operates across seven core business lines — securities trading, futures and options, private wealth management, corporate finance (ECM/DCM sponsorship, underwriting, M&A advisory), asset management (mutual funds, MPF, segregated accounts), global markets (equity sales and trading, fixed income FIST, prime brokerage, equity research), and investment (offshore PE) — serving three primary customer segments: high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, corporate clients including SOEs and financial institutions, and global institutional investors (investment funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies). The platform supports multi-market trading across Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, Shanghai-HK and Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect, global securities, futures, and options, accessed through the proprietary Haitong International APP, web-based trading portals, and dedicated Private Wealth Management centers.

The underlying technology stack is a multi-asset brokerage and financial services platform with proprietary algorithmic trading (launched 2017) for institutional execution, real-time market data integrations with AAStocks, ETNet/Qianlong, and CME/ICE/EUREX feeds, and iOS/Android mobile trading applications with biometric login and software token security. Equity research coverage spans Greater China, Japan, US, India, Korea, and Singapore markets with 1,000+ stocks, bilingual in Chinese and English, and integrated with the parent company's domestic research network since 2019.

The business model combines transaction-fee revenue (brokerage commissions, underwriting and sponsorship fees, FICC trading), recurring revenue (asset management fees, margin financing interest, prime brokerage, research), and distribution leverage from over 800 institutional clients including the top 20 global asset managers. GTM operates through direct institutional sales teams in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, London, New York, Mumbai, and Sydney; dedicated Private Wealth Management centers in Hong Kong; and self-serve digital channels (mobile app, web trading, eServices). According to Bloomberg, the firm ranked #1 in Hong Kong Stock Exchange IPOs by cumulative deal count from 2012 to 2022 and completed over 1,500 corporate finance and capital markets projects.

Name

Haitong International Securities Group

Legal name

HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITED

Website

http://htisec.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Haitong International Securities Group is a Hong Kong-headquartered international financial services platform and wholly-owned subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Securities, offering securities trading, investment banking, asset management, global markets, prime brokerage, and wealth management to institutional, corporate, and high-net-worth clients across Asia, the US, Europe, India, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking and Brokerage

NAICS

Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Corporate Bond Trading Platforms (FSAFACAB), Advisory Portfolio Management (Non-Discretionary) (FSAAABAD)

Keywords

• Institutional brokerage services
• Investment banking underwriting
• Private wealth management
• Global markets trading
• Asset management funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Commission-based income from securities trading, stock options, futures and options, covering HK stocks, US stocks, Shanghai-HK Stock Connect, Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect, global securities markets, and OTC markets. Revenue generated per transaction.
2. Underwriting and Sponsorship Fees: Corporate finance division earns sponsorship and underwriting fees for IPOs, secondary equity offerings, rights issues, convertible bonds, bond issuances (including green and sustainable bonds), and other capital markets transactions. Serving as joint sponsor for Hong Kong Stock Exchange listings.
3. Asset Management Fees: Management fees from mutual funds, ETFs, MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) schemes, and separately managed accounts covering Greater China, Asia Pacific, Korea, Hong Kong, and global markets.
4. Margin Financing Interest Income: Interest income generated from margin (leveraged) financing provided to clients for securities trading. Margin rates apply on borrowed amounts.
5. Prime Brokerage Services: Securities lending, financing, and synthetic prime brokerage services for institutional clients including hedge funds and asset managers.
6. Fixed Income Trading and Market Making: Revenue from bond trading, market making in Chinese credit bonds, and bond issuance distribution for corporate and government issuers.
7. Research Services: Equity research services supporting institutional sales and trading, covering Greater China, Japan, US, India, Korea markets with over 1,000 stocks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Haitong International Securities Group is a Hong Kong-based international financial services platform that provides securities brokerage (Hong Kong, US, Shanghai/Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect, global markets, options, OTC), futures and options trading, private wealth management for high-net-worth clients, full-service investment banking (IPO sponsorship, ECM/DCM, M&A advisory), asset management (mutual funds, ETFs, MPF, separately managed accounts), and global markets services (institutional equity sales and trading, fixed income FIST, prime brokerage, research). It serves institutional clients globally and retail/wealth clients regionally through dedicated wealth centers, a mobile trading app, and a web trading platform.

Product overview

Haitong International Securities Group is a Hong Kong-based financial services company offering a comprehensive suite of products through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include Securities Trading (covering HK stocks, US stocks, Stock Connect, IPO subscriptions, global markets, stock options, and OTC) and Futures & Options trading as the primary trading platforms. Supporting these are Wealth Management services (Private Wealth Management for high-net-worth clients), Corporate Finance (investment banking with equity/debt capital markets, M&A advisory), Asset Management (funds, discretionary accounts, MPF), Global Markets (institutional equity sales/trading, fixed income FIST, prime brokerage, equity research), and Investment (private equity). Digital access is provided through the Haitong International APP (mobile), Securities Online Trading, Futures Online Trading, and eServices platforms. The company operates globally with offices across Japan, Singapore, US, UK, India, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 海通國際慈善基金 (Haitong International Charitable Foundation): Charitable foundation established in 2014 for community engagement and social responsibility initiatives
• 海通國際愛心大使 (Haitong International Caring Ambassadors)
• 海通國際「愛老‧愛腦」計劃

Products and services

• Securities Trading Core securities trading platform offering Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, Shanghai-HK Stock Connect, Shenzhen-HK Stock Connect, IPO subscriptions, global securities markets, stock options, stock borrowing and lending, and OTC market trading.
• Futures and Options Derivatives trading platform covering Hong Kong futures and options, local futures and options, and global futures markets.
• Private Wealth Management Comprehensive wealth management services targeting entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals for private wealth management expertise.
• Corporate Finance Full-service investment banking offering equity capital markets and debt capital markets sponsorship and underwriting, M&A advisory, and financing solutions. Services include IPO, secondary market financing, rights issues, convertible bonds, and pre-IPO financing.
• Asset Management Multi-platform asset management business providing comprehensive investment management services for global institutional and individual clients. Products include active and passive funds, discretionary accounts, and MPF schemes covering Asia-Pacific markets.
• Global Markets Comprehensive financial services for global institutional investors including investment funds, sovereign funds, insurance companies and financial institutions, offering equity and fixed income sales and trading, prime brokerage, and research advisory.
• Equity Sales and Trading Institutional equity services serving global investors with research, trading, corporate relations, and prime brokerage. Coverage spans 800+ institutional clients including top 20 global asset managers, with proprietary algorithmic trading launched in 2017.
• Fixed Income Sales and Trading (FIST) Fixed income products sales and trading serving as a key development focus of global markets business, focusing on offshore bond issuance, secondary market making, and comprehensive solutions for Chinese enterprises.
• Prime Brokerage Multi-asset prime brokerage platform providing securities lending, financing services, synthetic prime brokerage with cross-asset swaps, and stock-linked products covering HK, A-shares, US, and Japan markets.
• Equity Research Bilingual (Chinese/English) research coverage of Greater China, Japan, US, India, Korea, and Singapore markets with 1,000+ stocks covered. Research integrated with parent company's domestic research network since 2019.
• Investment (Private Equity) Offshore private equity fund investment management platform collaborating with top domestic and international PE funds, focusing on high-tech and biotech sectors globally.
• Haitong International APP Mobile trading application supporting iOS and Android devices with biometric login and mobile security token authentication.
• MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) Hong Kong mandatory provident fund management including constituent funds such as Hong Kong SAR Fund, Asia Pacific Fund, Global Diversification Fund, Core Accumulation Fund, and Age 65 Fund.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Guotai Haitong Securities (国泰海通证券)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Following the merger of Haitong Securities with Guotai Haitong Securities to form Guotai Haitong Securities (stock code: 06837), Haitong International Securities Group operates as the international arm of the merged entity. This merger created one of the largest China-based securities firms with strengthened global capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CITIC Securities International: International arm of CITIC Securities, one of Haitong's main Chinese full-service broker competitors. Offers comparable Hong Kong and cross-border ECM, brokerage, and institutional research, competing head-to-head for HK IPO mandates and Asia institutional wallet share.
• China International Capital Corporation (CICC): Major Chinese investment bank with significant Hong Kong and cross-border operations. Directly competes with Haitong International on HK IPO sponsorship, ECM advisory, and institutional sales/trading, and similarly bridges Chinese institutional capital with global markets.
• Huatai International: Hong Kong-listed subsidiary of Huatai Securities providing brokerage, investment banking, and asset management. Closely comparable business mix and target segments, and competes directly for HK IPO league table positions and Chinese offshore bond underwriting.
• GF Capital (Hong Kong): International arm of GF Securities, a leading Chinese broker. Competes in Hong Kong IPO sponsorship, cross-border ECM/DCM, and institutional brokerage, with a similar client base of Chinese state-owned enterprises and global institutional investors.
• China Galaxy International: International subsidiary of China Galaxy Securities offering brokerage, IB, and asset management in Hong Kong. Comparable product set and targets Chinese enterprise IPOs and offshore bond issuance with overlapping institutional clients.
• Shenwan Hongyuan (Hong Kong): Hong Kong operations of Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, providing brokerage, corporate finance, and asset management. Competes for HK IPO sponsorship league table positions and serves overlapping Chinese enterprise and institutional clients.
• BOC International: Investment banking arm of Bank of China, headquartered in Hong Kong. Directly competes in HK IPO sponsorship, Chinese offshore bond underwriting, and cross-border ECM/DCM, with strong SOE relationships that overlap Haitong International's institutional client base.

Broad incumbents

• Goldman Sachs (Asia): Global bulge bracket with large Asia institutional equities, prime brokerage, and IB presence in Hong Kong. Competes directly with Haitong International for institutional wallet share, algo execution, and cross-border ECM mandates but at significantly larger scale.
• Morgan Stanley (Asia): Bulge bracket with strong Asia Pacific institutional equities, IB, and wealth management franchises. A key competitor for the same global asset manager clients that Haitong International serves, with broader product set and global capital.
• UBS (Asia): Global wealth and asset manager with major Hong Kong institutional and HNW presence. Competes with Haitong International's PWM and institutional research, and increasingly in cross-border IB and ECM via its investment bank arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments17 records

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