CITIC Securities was established in October 1995. Headquartered in Shenzhen. CITIC Securities focuses on rendering high-quality securities related services to our customers, including securities trading, underwriting and sponsoring, proprietary trading, asset management, securities investment advisory services and other businesses. CITIC Securities is the first Chinese full-service investment bank in China whose A shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and H shares on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) 「SSE:600030;SEHK:6030」.
As of the end of 2009, CITIC Group (the largest substantial shareholder of the Company) holds a 23.43% stake in the Company. Embracing the innovative spirit inherited from the CITIC Group, the Company has formed highly cooperative ties with China CITIC Bank (CITIC Bank), CITIC Trust and other subsidiaries of CITIC Group, forming a conglomerate providing cross-border, one-stop financial services for customers both a home and abroad.
CITIC Securities has been making great strides alongside the amazing development of China’s economy and capital markets. The Company has been expanding its businesses and providing cutting-edge services and products since its establishment. Starting as a securities company with net capital of RMB300 million, 18 branches and barely more than 450 staff members, the Company has now grown to a large-scale securities group with net capital of RMB616.6 billion, 254 branches and 10,487 employees. Additionally, it is now capable of rendering securities brokerage, underwriting and sponsoring, asset management, private investment and investment advisory services to its domestic and foreign customers.
As of the end of 2009, CITIC Securities owns 8 subsidiaries: China Securities Co., Ltd, CITIC-Kington Securities Co., Ltd., CITIC Wanton Securities Co., Ltd., China Asset Management Co., Ltd., CITICS Futures Co., Ltd., Goldstone Investment Co., Ltd., CITIC Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd. And CITIC Securities International Co., Ltd.
As of the end of 2009, CITIC Securities owns 234 branches, 13 services outlets and 6 futures branches domestically. The Company’s total capital is RMB206.8 billion, and net capital is RMB34.9 billion. Investment banking business, bond business, corporate development financing business, brokerage, asset management and other major businesses are all maintaining the leading position in their respective markets.
In 2009, the Company was awarded the “Best Local Broker” by Finance Asia; “Best Bond House in China” by IFR Asia; “Best Enterprise” by Forbes Asia; first prize in the “Gold Bull Prize for Listed Company” by China Securities Journal; first prize in “Best Local Investment Bank” by China’s renowned New Fortune Magazine.