Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Report's Core View - The logic of being bullish on credit bonds with a yield of over 2% remains unchanged this week. It is recommended to moderately lower the credit quality and extend the duration, especially focusing on medium- to long-term high-coupon urban investment bonds and bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds with a yield of over 2% and good liquidity [2][43]. Summary by Directory 1. Primary Market 1.1 Net Financing Scale - The net financing of traditional credit bonds (excluding asset-backed securities) was 153.6 billion yuan this week, a decrease of 110.9 billion yuan compared to last week. The total issuance was 427.5 billion yuan, a decrease of 150.7 billion yuan, and the total repayment was 273.9 billion yuan, a decrease of 39.8 billion yuan. The net financing of asset-backed securities was 8.8 billion yuan, a decrease of 24.3 billion yuan [7]. - By product type, the net financing of urban investment bonds was 49.5 billion yuan, an increase of 32.5 billion yuan; the net financing of industrial bonds was 48.9 billion yuan, a decrease of 97.3 billion yuan; and the net financing of financial bonds was 55.2 billion yuan, a decrease of 46.2 billion yuan [7]. - In terms of issuance and redemption quantity, the issuance of urban investment bonds increased by 4, and the redemption decreased by 17; the issuance of industrial bonds decreased by 21, and the redemption remained unchanged; the issuance of financial bonds decreased by 6, and the redemption decreased by 16 [9]. 1.2 Issuance Cost - The issuance rates of AA industrial bonds, AA+ and AAA financial bonds increased significantly, while the issuance rate of AA+ industrial bonds decreased. The issuance rates of other bonds with different ratings changed by no more than 4BP [15]. - Specifically, the issuance rate of AA+ financial bonds increased by 63BP, mainly due to the high issuance costs and large issuance scales of bonds such as "25 Chouzhou Commercial Bank Tier 2 Capital Bond 01" and "25 Chengde Bank Perpetual Bond 01". The issuance rate of AAA financial bonds increased by 20BP, mainly due to the 30 billion yuan issuance of "25 Minsheng Bank Perpetual Bond 01" with an issuance rate of 2.3%. The issuance rate of AA industrial bonds increased by 18BP, mainly due to the high issuance rates of bonds such as "25 Jingjiang Beichen MTN003" and "25 Zhongtou 01". The issuance rate of AA+ industrial bonds decreased by 15BP, mainly due to the large number of bonds issued with a coupon rate below 2.3% [15]. 2. Secondary Market 2.1 Trading Volume - The trading volume of credit bonds (excluding asset-backed securities) decreased by 129.9 billion yuan compared to last week. The trading volume of urban investment bonds was 293.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 4 billion yuan; the trading volume of industrial bonds was 432.1 billion yuan, a decrease of 35.3 billion yuan; the trading volume of financial bonds was 511.6 billion yuan, a decrease of 90.5 billion yuan. The trading volume of asset-backed securities was 26.5 billion yuan, an increase of 5.7 billion yuan [16]. - In terms of turnover rate, the turnover rate of traditional credit bonds decreased overall, while the turnover rate of asset-backed securities increased. The turnover rate of urban investment bonds was 1.89%, a decrease of 0.03 percentage points; the turnover rate of industrial bonds was 2.49%, a decrease of 0.22 percentage points; the turnover rate of financial bonds was 3.54%, a decrease of 0.63 percentage points. The turnover rate of asset-backed securities was 0.75%, an increase of 0.13 percentage points [17]. 2.2 Yield - The yield of credit bonds fluctuated slightly this week, with the long - end performing better than the medium - and short - ends. Specifically, the yields of AA+, AAA - and AAA bonds with a maturity of over 10 years decreased by 2BP, 3BP and 1BP respectively compared to last week. The yields of AA+, AAA - bonds with a maturity of 3 - 5 years and AA+ bonds with a maturity of 5 - 7 years decreased by less than 1BP. The yields of credit bonds with other ratings and maturities increased by 0 - 4BP [21]. - By product type, taking the AA+ 5 - year bonds of each product as an example, the yields of different products showed mixed trends. Among industrial bonds, the yields of privately - issued industrial bonds and extendible industrial bonds decreased by 4BP and increased by 1BP respectively compared to last week. Among urban investment bonds, the yield of AA+ 5 - year urban investment bonds increased by 1BP. Among financial bonds, the yields of commercial bank ordinary bonds and Tier 2 capital bonds decreased by 1BP and increased by 1BP respectively. Among asset - backed securities, the yield of AA+ 5 - year asset - backed securities increased by less than 1BP [22]. 2.3 Credit Spread - Overall, the credit spreads of most industries fluctuated slightly this week, and the credit spread of the AA+ electronics industry contracted significantly. Specifically, the credit spread of the AA real estate industry widened by 14BP; the credit spreads of the AA+ electronics and electrical equipment industries contracted by 62BP and 9BP respectively, and the credit spread of the steel industry widened by 12BP; the credit spread of the AAA electrical equipment industry contracted by 9BP. The fluctuations of credit spreads of bonds in other industries and ratings were no more than 5BP [23]. 2.3.1 Urban Investment Bonds - By maturity, the credit spreads of urban investment bonds within 5 years widened slightly, while those over 5 years compressed slightly. Specifically, the credit spread of 0.5 - 1 - year urban investment bonds was 43BP, an increase of 2BP; the credit spread of 1 - 3 - year urban investment bonds was 44BP, an increase of 2BP; the credit spread of 3 - 5 - year urban investment bonds was 63BP, an increase of 1BP; the credit spread of 5 - 10 - year urban investment bonds was 53BP, a decrease of 1BP; the credit spread of over 10 - year urban investment bonds was 43BP, a decrease of 4BP [27]. - By region, the credit spreads of AA urban investment bonds in Shanxi and AAA urban investment bonds in Jilin widened significantly, while the credit spread of AA urban investment bonds in Liaoning compressed by 6BP. The fluctuations in other regions were relatively small [28]. 2.3.2 Industrial Bonds - The credit spreads of industrial bonds showed mixed trends this week, and the 5 - year industrial bonds performed well overall. Specifically, the credit spreads of 5 - year AAA -, AA+ and AA privately - issued industrial bonds compressed by 1BP, 4BP and 4BP respectively, and the credit spreads of 5 - year AAA - and AA extendible industrial bonds compressed by 2BP and 3BP respectively. The credit spreads of industrial bonds with other maturities and different subject ratings mostly widened compared to last week, with a fluctuation range of 0 - 3BP [31]. 2.3.3 Bank Capital Bonds - The credit spreads of bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds mostly widened slightly this week. By product and maturity, for bank Tier 2 capital bonds, the credit spreads of AAA -, AA+ and AA bonds with a maturity of 1 year widened by 3BP, 2BP and 2BP respectively, and the credit spreads of AAA -, AA+ and AA bonds with a maturity of 10 years widened by 2BP, 2BP and 2BP respectively. For bank perpetual bonds, the credit spreads of AAA -, AA+ and AA bonds with a maturity of 1 year widened by 3BP, 3BP and 4BP respectively, and the credit spreads of AAA -, AA+ and AA bonds with a maturity of 10 years widened by 2BP, 2BP and 2BP respectively [35]. 3. This Week's Bond Market Sentiment - Due to the concentrated disclosure of bond follow - up rating reports near the end of June, there were many credit negative events this week. - Convertible bond negative sentiment: 16 issuers had their ratings downgraded, and the ratings of 16 convertible bonds they issued were also downgraded; 2 issuers were put on the watch list, and the 2 convertible bonds they issued were also put on the watch list [38]. - Other credit negatives: 3 issuers had their ratings downgraded, 37 bond issues had their ratings downgraded, and 10 bond issues had their implied ratings downgraded. Guizhou Shuicheng Economic Development Zone High - tech Development Investment Co., Ltd. was put on the issuer watch list, and its "18 Shuicheng High - tech Bond" was put on the bond watch list [40]. 4. Investment Suggestion - The central bank achieved a net injection of 126.72 billion yuan this week, and DR001 decreased from 1.35% at the beginning of the week to 1.29%. - Overall, the credit spreads of most industries fluctuated slightly, the credit spread of the AA+ electronics industry contracted significantly. The credit spreads of urban investment bonds within 5 years widened slightly, while those over 5 years compressed slightly. The credit spreads of industrial bonds showed mixed trends, and the 5 - year industrial bonds performed well. The credit spreads of bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds mostly widened slightly. The yields of credit bonds fluctuated slightly, with the long - end performing better than the medium - and short - ends. - It is recommended to continue to focus on bank Tier 2 and perpetual bonds of banks such as Minsheng Bank, Bohai Bank and Hengfeng Bank, and urban investment bonds in regions such as Yunnan, Shaanxi and Tianjin, such as Yunnan Construction Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd., Xianyang Urban Development Group Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Bohai State - owned Assets Management Co., Ltd., which have relatively high static coupon rates [43].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights that Bohai Bank has been recognized for its outstanding performance in wealth management and private banking, winning two awards: "Outstanding Wealth Management Bank" and "Outstanding Private Bank" at the 2025 Asset Management and Wealth Management Industry Development Conference [1][3] - The "Jin Yu Award" focuses on the domestic asset management and wealth management sectors, utilizing a comprehensive evaluation system developed by Puyin Standard and Southwest University of Finance and Economics, emphasizing professionalism, objectivity, and fairness [3] - Since the establishment of the "Jin Yu Award" in 2021, Bohai Bank has won a total of 15 awards, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received the "Outstanding Wealth Management Bank" and "Outstanding Private Bank" awards [3] Group 2 - The Chinese wealth management market has shown strong growth, with continuous innovation in products and services, providing investors with richer choices and better investment experiences [5] - Bohai Bank adheres to a customer-centric philosophy, advancing its retail transformation strategy, and accelerating the transition of retail banking towards "Account Bank," "Wealth Bank," and "Ecological Bank" [5] - The bank has developed a comprehensive financial service system centered on customers, enhancing its product offerings and professional service capabilities to solidify its wealth management business [5] Group 3 - In private banking, Bohai Bank employs a wealth planning blueprint that encompasses personal, family, enterprise, and social dimensions, offering a wide range of financial services including asset allocation, investment management, and family inheritance [6] - The bank has established a non-financial service system for private banking clients, focusing on travel, health, legal and tax services, and education, while innovating the "Bohai Enjoy Family" wealth management trust brand [6] - Since 2013, Bohai Bank has initiated a long-term talent development program for retail customer managers, training over 400 senior financial planners and achieving notable success in industry competitions [6] Group 4 - As Bohai Bank approaches its 20th anniversary in 2025, it aims to continue its transformation towards "Account Bank," "Wealth Bank," and "Ecological Bank," focusing on creating long-term value for clients and exploring innovative paths for serving the real economy and enhancing residents' wealth [7]

Core Viewpoint - The Changchun Branch of Bohai Bank is actively promoting financial literacy and consumer protection through various community engagement activities, emphasizing the importance of financial knowledge and risk prevention for different demographics [1][2][3]. Group 1: Financial Literacy Initiatives - The Changchun Branch has implemented a series of multi-channel financial education activities aimed at enhancing public financial literacy and risk prevention capabilities [1]. - The branch organized a "High School Entrance Examination Support Service Station" to provide free resources and financial knowledge to parents waiting outside exam venues [1]. - A themed event titled "Preventing Elderly Fraud, Enjoying a Happy Retirement" was conducted to raise awareness among the elderly about common financial scams, utilizing real case studies and interactive Q&A sessions [2]. Group 2: Community Engagement and Collaboration - The Changchun Branch collaborated with local government and financial institutions to host the "Financial Safety into Thousands of Homes" event, focusing on fraud prevention and rational investment [2]. - A cross-industry partnership with the Changchun Sports Bureau led to the "National Fitness Season: Financial Knowledge Accompanies You" event, integrating sports and financial education to enhance community engagement [3]. - The branch continues to innovate in its educational approaches, aiming to make financial services more accessible and relevant to everyday life [3].

Core Viewpoint - Bohai Bank has successfully launched its first "National Railway Freight Loan" in collaboration with China National Railway Group, providing a loan of 50 million yuan specifically for railway freight payments [1][3]. Group 1: Product Overview - The "National Railway Freight Loan" is a supply chain financial product designed to serve logistics and freight companies, shippers, and cargo owners [1][3]. - This product represents an innovation in scenario-based finance for Bohai Bank and marks a significant breakthrough in addressing the financing challenges faced by logistics companies [1][3]. Group 2: Financial Technology and Risk Management - The loan product is centered around real railway freight payments and utilizes digital risk control technology to integrate logistics data flow with bank funding flow [3]. - Bohai Bank conducted risk assessment and credit approval efficiently by leveraging historical data accumulated from the long-term cooperation between the company and the National Railway Group [3]. Group 3: Economic Impact and Future Plans - The successful implementation of the "National Railway Freight Loan" alleviates liquidity pressure for the company and provides an efficient financing channel, reducing financing costs and enhancing supply chain collaboration [3][4]. - Bohai Bank aims to expand its product offerings and customer base, focusing on the digital upgrade of railway freight scenarios and supporting high-quality development of the real economy [4].

Group 1 - The core theme of the activities organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is "Integrating Intangible Cultural Heritage into Modern Life," focusing on youth inheritance, modern integration, and technological empowerment for heritage protection [1] - Bohai Bank, celebrating its 20th anniversary, combines intangible cultural heritage protection with financial literacy promotion, aligning with the national directive on heritage protection [1] - The bank's activities include a parent-child financial knowledge event at the China Currency Museum, where participants learned about the history of currency and methods to identify counterfeit money [3][5] Group 2 - The bank's initiatives during the Dragon Boat Festival attracted over 680,000 visitors and generated 345 million yuan in consumption, showcasing the integration of cultural events with financial education [5] - Bohai Bank set up a "Financial Consumer Protection Station" during the Dragon Boat races to educate the public on fraud prevention and financial literacy, while also researching the local "Dragon Boat Economy" for potential financial services [5] - In various cities, the bank organized educational activities that combined traditional culture with financial knowledge, such as a study tour on a special train and a video campaign addressing recent fraud trends [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The event aims to enhance financial support for the high-quality development of private enterprises in Chongqing, aligning with government initiatives and promoting effective financial services [1][6]. Group 1: Event Overview - The signing ceremony was held on June 10, organized by the Chongqing Federation of Industry and Commerce and Bohai Bank Chongqing Branch [1]. - The event included the release of measures to support the high-quality development of private enterprises by Bohai Bank [12]. Group 2: Statements from Key Officials - Zhang Yi, the Party Secretary and President of Bohai Bank Chongqing Branch, emphasized the bank's commitment to serving the real economy and supporting the development of Chongqing [3]. - Jiang Dingping, Vice Chairman of the Chongqing Federation of Industry and Commerce, highlighted the importance of collaboration among government, banks, and enterprises to enhance the integration of finance and the private economy [6]. Group 3: Strategic Cooperation Agreements - Strategic cooperation agreements were signed between the Chongqing Federation of Industry and Commerce, Bohai Bank Chongqing Branch, and various local industry associations to enhance credit financing support and promote technological innovation [8][10]. Group 4: Financial Support Measures - Bohai Bank Chongqing Branch announced a comprehensive support framework for private enterprises, including financing, wealth management, and management services, aimed at addressing financing challenges and stimulating innovation [12].

Group 1: Major Contracts and Financial Performance - China Railway Group (00390.HK) recently won multiple major engineering contracts with a total bid amount of approximately RMB 91.2 billion, accounting for about 8.52% of the company's revenue under Chinese accounting standards for 2021 [1] - China People's Insurance Group (01339.HK) reported a total insurance premium income of RMB 452.46 billion from January to August 2022, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.89% [2] - China Coal Energy (01898.HK) announced that its coal sales volume in August reached 25.96 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, while coal production was 10.92 million tons, up 22.3% year-on-year [3] Group 2: Share Buybacks and Stake Increases - Bohai Bank (09668.HK) announced that several employees plan to voluntarily purchase at least 25 million H-shares using their own funds, reflecting confidence in the bank's long-term business development [4] - China Communications Construction (01800.HK) disclosed that its controlling shareholder has cumulatively increased its stake by approximately 264.47 million H-shares, representing 1.64% of the company's total issued shares [5] - Shougang Holding (00697.HK) reported that its major shareholder has entered into an agreement to sell 728 million shares to Beijing Guoguan Investment Holdings, which will acquire about 10% of the company's total issued shares [6] Group 3: Market Activities and Corporate Actions - Jianye Real Estate (00832.HK) announced plans to repurchase shares in the open market based on market conditions [7] - China Pacific Insurance (02601.HK) reported cumulative original insurance business income of RMB 290.9 billion from January to August [8] - China Property & Casualty Insurance (02328.HK) reported a premium income of RMB 340.25 billion from January to August, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.8% [9]

Core Viewpoint - The recent reduction in deposit rates by multiple banks, including state-owned and joint-stock banks, aligns with market expectations and aims to stabilize net interest margins while supporting the real economy [1][5][6]. Group 1: Deposit Rate Adjustments - Nine out of twelve joint-stock banks have announced reductions in deposit rates, with significant cuts in medium to long-term deposit rates, particularly a 25 basis points (BP) decrease for 3-year and 5-year fixed deposits [1][2][3]. - Specific banks like Ping An Bank and Minsheng Bank have adjusted their deposit rates, with Ping An Bank's rates for various terms now at 0.70%, 0.95%, 1.15%, 1.20%, and 1.30%, reflecting reductions of 15 BP for most terms and 25 BP for longer terms [2][3]. - The speed of these adjustments is seen as necessary for banks to manage their liabilities effectively and maintain competitiveness in the current economic environment [5][6]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Expectations - Investors have anticipated the decline in deposit rates, with no significant rush to lock in rates observed at bank branches, indicating a broader acceptance of a long-term downward trend in deposit rates [3][5]. - Experts believe that the synchronized reduction in deposit rates by banks is crucial for reducing financing costs for the real economy and stabilizing net interest margins [5][6]. Group 3: Implications for Banking Sector - The current trend of deposit rate reductions is expected to create more room for lowering financing costs in the future, which is essential for improving banks' profitability and sustainability in serving the real economy [6][7]. - The recent adjustments have seen deposit rate cuts that exceed the reductions in the Loan Prime Rate (LPR), indicating a strategic move by banks to manage their interest expenses more effectively [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The fund distribution market is undergoing a significant reshuffle, with fund companies increasingly terminating sales partnerships with banks due to competitive pressures and regulatory compliance requirements [1][2][3]. Group 1: Termination of Partnerships - Ping An Fund announced the termination of its sales cooperation with Xiamen Bank effective April 28, 2024, meaning investors can no longer conduct various fund transactions through the bank [1]. - Hua An Fund also announced it would end its sales cooperation with Bohai Bank by December 31, 2024, to protect investor rights [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - Despite banks holding nearly half of the market share in fund distribution, third-party sales institutions and brokerages are rapidly gaining market share, prompting banks to implement fee discounts to attract investors [1][3]. - As of the end of 2024, banks accounted for approximately 45% of the non-monetary fund holdings among the top 100 distribution institutions, but their dominance is being challenged by the rise of third-party sales platforms [3]. Group 3: Revenue Impact - The revenue from fund distribution for banks is under pressure, with significant declines reported. For instance, China Merchants Bank's fund distribution income fell by 19.58% year-on-year to 4.165 billion yuan in 2024 [4]. - The decline in income is attributed to reduced fund fees and a drop in the holdings of equity funds, leading to a decrease in commission income across various banks [4]. Group 4: Strategic Shifts - Banks are shifting from a "price war" strategy to a "value war," focusing on creating differentiated competitive advantages through customized products and services [5][6]. - Smaller banks are increasingly collaborating with various financial institutions to offer diversified distribution products, leveraging regional advantages to meet local customer needs [6]. Group 5: Regulatory Environment - Regulatory scrutiny on bank fund distribution is intensifying, with new guidelines requiring banks to enhance compliance management and risk assessment processes [7][8]. - Instances of regulatory penalties for banks due to violations in fund sales practices highlight the need for improved compliance and risk management frameworks [8].

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China Tianjin Branch is actively preparing for the issuance of technology innovation bonds, focusing on project identification, publicity, and policy support [1] - Three issuers, Tianjin Medicine, Bohai Chemical, and Bohai Bank, are expected to issue bonds with a total scale of 5.55 billion yuan [1] - Two equity investment institutions, Tianchuang Investment and TEDA KOT Investment, have entered the registration channel of the trading association, indicating a broadening of participation in the bond issuance [1]