Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Buy" [3] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that there is still room for further cuts in reserve requirement ratios and interest rates, with a focus on structural monetary policy support for high-quality economic development [15][19] - The central bank has implemented a reduction of 0.25 percentage points in various structural monetary policy tool rates, signaling a supportive monetary policy stance [15][19] - The report emphasizes the importance of timing for future policy implementations, particularly in relation to government bond issuance peaks and the maturity schedule of high-interest bank deposits [15] Summary by Sections 1. Monetary Policy Adjustments - The report notes a reduction of 0.25 percentage points in structural monetary policy tool rates, with a focus on supporting key areas through increased re-lending [15] - Future attention is directed towards December economic data and January LPR [22] 2. Central Bank Dynamics and Market Rates - The central bank conducted a total of 9,515 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.40%, with a net injection of 9,741 billion yuan [16] - The report highlights that the funding rates remained stable, with expectations of slight increases due to tax payments and government bond net repayments [16] 3. Bank Financing Tracking - The report indicates that the total outstanding amount of interbank certificates of deposit (CDs) is 19.09 trillion yuan, with an average issuance rate of 1.65% [20] - The report also notes that there were no commercial bank bond issuances during the period, with a total outstanding commercial bank bond size of 3.38 trillion yuan [20]

Core Viewpoint - As of January 16, a total of 167 stocks in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets have experienced net financing inflows for five consecutive days or more, indicating strong investor interest in these stocks [1] Group 1: Stocks with Notable Financing Inflows - The stock with the longest consecutive net financing inflow is Shenwan Hongyuan, which has seen net inflows for 14 consecutive trading days [1] - Other stocks with significant consecutive net financing inflows include China Merchants Bank, Jiayuan Technology, Lens Technology, Songsheng Co., Kaisa Bio, Gansu Expressway, New Asia Electronics, and Huaten Hotel [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the banking sector, highlighting the continued dividend value of bank stocks and the positive outlook for the sector [39]. Core Insights - The expansion of structural monetary policy tools and interest rate cuts is expected to support banks in stabilizing their interest margins and enhance support for key areas of the real economy [5][39]. - The report anticipates a marginal improvement in corporate financing demand, with public loans expected to continue supporting the bank's credit growth in early 2026 [5][39]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the effectiveness of policies and the potential for further monetary easing, including a projected 50 basis points (BP) reduction in reserve requirements and a 10-20 BP cut in interest rates throughout the year [8][39]. Summary by Sections Latest Research Insights - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has reduced the interest rates on various structural monetary policy tools by 25 BP, which is expected to enhance banks' credit allocation to key sectors [7][8]. - The PBOC's measures include increasing the quotas for re-lending to small and medium-sized enterprises and expanding support for technology innovation and green financing [7][8]. Market Performance - The banking sector underperformed the market, with a decline of 3.03% compared to a 0.57% drop in the CSI 300 index [5][15]. - The report notes that only three A-share banks saw an increase in stock prices, while the majority experienced declines [15]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on banks that are likely to benefit from the structural monetary policy changes, recommending specific banks such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and Postal Savings Bank of China [39]. - The report highlights the ongoing dividend appeal of bank stocks, driven by factors such as low interest rates and substantial dividend payouts [39]. Financial Data - As of December, the total social financing (TSF) showed a year-on-year increase of 8.3%, with corporate loans demonstrating a notable increase, indicating a recovery in financing demand [9][10]. - The report projects that the total new RMB loans in January 2026 will be approximately 5.5-5.6 trillion yuan, with public loans expected to perform slightly better than the previous year [12][39].

Core Insights - The banking sector has shown weak relative and absolute returns recently, primarily due to market funds shifting towards high-beta and small-cap stocks, leading to a diversion of funds from low-beta banking stocks [18] - The report suggests that the banking sector is likely to experience further internal differentiation in 2026, with larger banks and wealth management banks expected to outperform [18] - Core stock recommendations include Ningbo Bank, China Merchants Bank, Qingdao Bank, and large state-owned banks [18] Section Summaries 1. Current Observation: A-shares in Banking Decline, H-shares Outperform - During the observation period from January 12 to January 16, 2026, the banking sector (CITIC first-level industry) declined by 2.6%, ranking 25th among all industries and underperforming the Wind All A index [16] - The performance of state-owned banks, joint-stock banks, city commercial banks, and rural commercial banks varied, with declines of -2.16%, -3.33%, -1.92%, and -2.24% respectively [16] - H-shares of banks increased by 2.4%, underperforming the Hang Seng Composite Index, while A-share banks showed mixed results [16] 2. Investment Recommendations: Beta Elasticity Dominates Recent Sector Performance - The report indicates that the recent downturn in the banking sector has solidified valuations, with limited further downside expected [18] - The anticipated trends include a shift towards non-bank financial services, wealth management, and disintermediation, with large banks expected to gain an advantage [18] 3. Sector Performance: Banking Sector Decline, Weekly Turnover Rate Increases - The banking sector's weekly turnover rate increased to 1.61%, ranking last among 30 CITIC first-level industries [42] - As of January 16, 2026, the banking sector's latest price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio was 6.89x, and the price-to-book (P/B) ratio was 0.67x, indicating valuations at historical average levels [42] 4. Individual Stock Performance: A-share Banks Overall Decline, City Commercial Banks Relatively Stable - Among A-share banks, Ningbo Bank saw a rise of 4.09%, while Beijing Bank, Huaxia Bank, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank experienced declines of 4.90%, 4.73%, and 4.33% respectively [16] - In H-shares, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Construction Bank increased by 3.59% and 3.16%, while China Everbright Bank and Chongqing Bank saw declines of 6.14% and 3.10% [16] 5. Convertible Bond Performance: Average Price Increase - The average price of banking convertible bonds rose by 0.06%, underperforming the Zhongzheng convertible bond index by 1.02 percentage points [17] - The top-performing convertible bonds included Chongqing Bank's convertible bond (+0.58%) and Industrial Bank's convertible bond (+0.18%) [17] 6. Profit Forecast Tracking: 2025 Profit Growth Expectations Remain Stable - For the current period, three banks (China Merchants Bank, Minsheng Bank, and Hangzhou Bank) showed changes in the consensus profit growth expectations for 2025 [17] - The net profit growth and revenue growth expectations for A-share banks in 2025 adjusted slightly downwards by -0.08 percentage points and -0.03 percentage points respectively [17]

Group 1: Hong Kong IPO Market - The recent performance of Hong Kong IPOs has been mixed, with some companies like Tianri, MINI, Ruibo, and Birun being sold a day early, leading to missed opportunities for investors [1] - The analyst highlights the significant difference in subscription rates between Naxinwei (25 times) and Zhuoyue Ruixin (4813 times), suggesting that Naxinwei may offer better profitability despite lower demand [1] - The current batch of IPOs is limited, with Dragon Flag Technology being the only notable option, but it is expected to be difficult to acquire shares due to a discount greater than 40% [1] Group 2: Ctrip's Market Position and Regulatory Challenges - Ctrip is recognized as a leader in the online travel market, with a 60% growth in international business last year and a dominant share in the domestic online travel agency market [4] - The company is currently under investigation for monopolistic practices, which has led to a significant drop in its stock price [4][6] - Despite the regulatory challenges, Ctrip's financial health remains strong, with substantial cash reserves that can absorb potential fines estimated at 4 billion RMB [6] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Investment Strategy - The A-share market has shown resilience with a record high in margin financing, indicating strong investor sentiment despite recent declines [3] - The experience from previous regulatory actions against companies like Alibaba and Meituan suggests that the stock price may experience a temporary drop of 20%-40% before stabilizing [6] - The importance of patience in investment is emphasized, as good opportunities often arise after periods of volatility and negative sentiment [6]

Core Viewpoint - The small and medium-sized banks in China play a crucial role in supporting the long-term development of the economy by fostering private enterprises and small businesses, thus contributing to local economic prosperity and advancing financial market reforms [1][9]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview of the Small and Medium-Sized Banking Industry - Small and medium-sized banks are generally defined as all banks excluding the six major state-owned banks. They include national joint-stock banks, urban commercial banks, rural commercial banks, private banks, credit cooperatives, and village banks [3][10]. 2. Industry Policies - The Chinese government has shown significant attention to the development of small and medium-sized banks, continuously optimizing the policy environment to support industry growth. For instance, in January 2025, the government issued guidelines to enhance rural banking services and support small enterprises [5][6]. 3. Industry Chain - The upstream of the small and medium-sized banking industry includes IT service providers, payment platforms, financial market participants, and hardware/software suppliers. The midstream consists of the banks themselves, while the downstream includes consumers and businesses utilizing banking services [7][8]. 4. Current Development Status - Small and medium-sized banks have significantly expanded their total assets, reaching 192.25 trillion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.39%. By November 2025, total assets are projected to reach 201.6 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 6.49% [1][9]. 5. Competitive Landscape and Key Enterprises - The competitive landscape of the small and medium-sized banking industry shows a clear tiered structure. The first tier includes major banks like China Merchants Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, while the second tier consists of regional banks like Beijing Bank and Shanghai Bank. The third tier includes numerous local rural financial institutions [14][15]. 6. Development Trends - Digital transformation is becoming a core competitive advantage for small and medium-sized banks, with a focus on data-driven operations and enhanced customer experiences through technology [18]. - Green finance is transitioning from concept to practice, with banks expected to integrate environmental risk assessments into their lending processes and develop specialized products to support sustainable initiatives [19]. - Regional and specialized operations are expected to deepen, with banks focusing on local economic characteristics and developing tailored financial solutions for small and micro enterprises [21].

几乎同期，招商银行旗下的招银投资现身深蓝汽车的C轮融资名单，豪掷5亿元现金； 作为兴业银行旗下AIC，兴银投资则在开业45天内，密集扫货盛新锂能、金发科技、东阳光三家上市公 司的核心子公司，累计投放超60亿元。 随着兴业、招商、中信三家股份行AIC密集开业，"5+0"的国有行垄断格局宣告终结。 三家股份行急切的起手式，透露了一种与国有大行不同的生存哲学—— 它们已不甘做政府母基金身后的"金主"，选择直接现身被投企业的股东名单中。 岁末年初，当一级市场的GP们还在为募资寒冬瑟瑟发抖，三张来自银行系的巨额支票，已经悄无声息 地划向了新能源与硬科技赛道。 2025年12月末，仅开业一周的中信银行旗下信银金投火速完成首单，一举拿下深圳港华顶信清洁能源 49%的股权； 三张新面孔 虽同持AIC牌照，但在首批落地的项目中，三家股份行已经拿出了不同的剧本。 在三家新晋AIC中，招商银行旗下的招银投资注册资本高达150亿元，比兴业和中信高出整整50%，这 多出的50亿是资本金，亦是招行在股权投资战场上的底气。 招银投资的首秀选择了深蓝汽车，在深蓝汽车刚刚完成的61.22亿元C轮融资中，招银投资拿下约2.42% 的股权，成为该 ...

Core Viewpoint - The annual report of China Merchants Bank (CMB) for 2023 shows negative revenue growth but positive net profit growth, leading to a significant increase in stock price, indicating market satisfaction with the report. However, the overall economic environment presents more challenges than opportunities, and the actual operational difficulties outweigh the achievements [1][67]. Group 1: Revenue and Profit Analysis - CMB's total revenue for 2023 was 339.1 billion, a decrease of 1.64% compared to 2022, reflecting weakened earning capacity [19][80]. - Both net interest income and non-interest income experienced a decline of 1.6%, indicating a contraction in profit margins and a lack of growth in core business areas [20][82]. - The increase in net profit, despite falling revenue, was primarily due to a significant reduction in credit impairment losses, which decreased by approximately 150 billion, allowing for a positive net profit outcome [24][85]. Group 2: Cost Management and Efficiency - CMB has successfully reduced employee costs, with the average cost per employee decreasing from 625,000 to 604,000, despite an increase in the number of employees [15][16]. - The effectiveness of cost-cutting measures is questioned, as the overall reduction in employee costs is relatively low compared to other industries [16][18]. Group 3: Deposit Trends - There is a concerning trend of increasing "deposit regularization," with corporate fixed deposits rising from 22% to 24.7% and personal fixed deposits increasing from 14.87% to 20.4% [32][92]. - The high cost of deposits is a significant risk, as the bank's deposit rates remain elevated despite multiple reductions in deposit costs throughout the year [30][90]. Group 4: Insurance Income Challenges - CMB's non-interest income from insurance sales, which is a crucial revenue source, is expected to face significant challenges in 2024 due to declining pricing and regulatory changes [36][98]. - The overall income from insurance sales increased by 9.33% to 136 billion, but this growth is overshadowed by declines in other areas such as fund and trust sales [37][98]. Group 5: Market Position and Future Outlook - CMB has played a role in driving the bond bull market, with bond interest income increasing by over 20%, which has helped offset some revenue losses [43][104]. - The bank is focusing on overseas markets, with a 14.78% increase in foreign exchange net income, indicating a strategic shift to capture new revenue streams [47][48].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core View of the Report - The pressure on CDs to "increase prices for volume" is relatively controllable, and there's no need to overly worry about banks' liability - side. Despite a significant increase in CD maturities this week and short - term fluctuations in capital prices, CDs did not "increase prices for volume", indicating a strong continuation of long - term bank deposits after maturity. The current capital frictions are mainly short - term, such as new share subscriptions on the Beijing Stock Exchange and delayed reverse repurchase placements. The central bank actively smoothed out capital fluctuations, and CDs are expected to fluctuate around 1.65% with limited price - increasing pressure [2][46]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents Supply: Net financing declines, and the term structure lengthens - This week (January 12 - January 18), CD issuance was 553.58 billion yuan, with a net financing of - 254.88 billion yuan (compared to - 153.30 billion yuan from January 5 - January 11). The issuance proportion of state - owned banks decreased from 19% to 18%, while that of joint - stock banks increased from 11% to 14%, city commercial banks from 44% to 57%, and rural commercial banks from 7% to 9%. The 1M CD issuance proportion dropped from 26% to 8%, while the 3M, 6M, and 9M proportions increased. The weighted issuance term of CDs lengthened to 7.70 months (previously 7.45 months) [2][5]. - Next week (January 19 - January 25), the maturity scale will decline to 681.57 billion yuan, a weekly reduction of 123.80 billion yuan. Maturities are mainly concentrated in state - owned, joint - stock, and city commercial banks. In terms of term, the 3M, 6M, and 1Y CDs have higher maturity amounts, at 163.34 billion yuan, 174.02 billion yuan, and 266.28 billion yuan respectively [2][5]. Demand: Small and medium - sized banks and insurance companies are the main secondary - market allocators, and the primary - market subscription rates vary - In the secondary market, large - scale banks had a net purchase of 26.76 billion yuan this week, small and medium - sized banks had a net purchase of 97.621 billion yuan, wealth management shifted from a net sale of 2.412 billion yuan to a net purchase of 10.777 billion yuan, and money market funds' net sales increased from 57.166 billion yuan to 137.391 billion yuan [2][14]. - In the primary market, the overall market subscription rate (15DMA) decreased from 88% to 87%. Among different institutions, the subscription rate of city commercial banks increased from 81% to 82%, that of joint - stock banks decreased from 89% to 84%, and that of state - owned banks remained at 91% [2][14]. Valuation: The primary - market pricing of CDs shows a divergent trend, and most of the secondary - market pricing declines - In primary - market pricing, the weighted issuance rate of 1Y state - owned bank CDs remained around 1.62%. Specifically, the 1M variety decreased by 9bp, the 3M increased by 3bp, the 6M increased by 1bp, and the 9M and 1Y remained unchanged. The 1Y - 3M term spread of joint - stock banks decreased by 5bp, at the 9% historical quantile. The 1Y credit spread between city commercial banks and joint - stock banks widened from 8.88BP to 9.46BP, at around the 12% quantile, while that between rural commercial banks and joint - stock banks narrowed from 16.17BP to 7.33BP, also around the 12% quantile [2][17]. - In secondary - market yields, most yields of AAA - rated CDs declined. The 1M, 6M, 9M, and 1Y varieties each decreased by 1BP compared to last week, the 3M remained unchanged, and the 1Y remained at the 2% historical quantile since 2019. The 1Y - 3M term spread of AAA - rated CDs remained at the 11% historical quantile [2][29]. Comparison: The spread between CDs and treasury bonds widens - The spread between the 1Y AAA - rated CD yield and the DR007:15DMA capital spread narrowed from 12.32BP to 8.91BP, and the spread with the R007:15DMA capital spread narrowed from 1.56BP to - 0.52BP. The 1Y treasury bond yield decreased by 4.63BP, and the spread between CDs and treasury bonds widened from 34.38BP to 38.26BP, with the quantile rising to around 39%. The spread between CDs and China Development Bank bonds narrowed from 5.46BP to 3.08BP, with the quantile dropping to around 2%. Additionally, the spread between AAA medium - and short - term commercial paper and CDs widened from 6.13BP to 7.36BP, with the quantile rising to around 34% [2][34].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an overall investment rating for the financial industry, but it provides specific recommendations for various sectors and companies within the industry [3][21]. Core Insights - The financial industry experienced a decline this week, with the non-bank financial index down by 2.63%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.06 percentage points. The banking sector saw a decline of 3.03%, also underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.46 percentage points [1][9]. - The report highlights a structural interest rate cut by the central bank, which is expected to impact various financial sectors, particularly banks and insurance companies. The insurance sector is viewed as being in a critical window for performance and valuation recovery [3][21]. - Regulatory measures have been introduced to stabilize the derivatives market, which is expected to benefit well-capitalized and compliant brokerage firms [2][17]. Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Performance and Sector Insights - The non-bank financial index decreased by 2.63%, with the securities, insurance, and diversified financial indices down by 2.21%, 3.59%, and 1.83% respectively [1][9]. - The banking sector's performance was notably poor, with state-owned banks, joint-stock banks, city commercial banks, and rural commercial banks experiencing declines of 2.20%, 4.08%, 2.40%, and 2.20% respectively [1][9]. 2. Insurance Sector Insights - The insurance sector's index fell by 3.59%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.02 percentage points. The report indicates that regulatory cooling measures have created short-term pressure on the insurance sector, but the long-term outlook remains positive due to asset growth and interest margin recovery [1][13][15]. - Key companies such as China Pacific Insurance, China Life, and New China Life are recommended for investment due to their strong fundamentals and recovery potential [3][16]. 3. Brokerage Sector Insights - The brokerage sector saw a decline of 2.21%, with the report emphasizing the potential benefits of new regulatory measures aimed at enhancing the derivatives market. The focus is on larger, well-capitalized firms that can navigate the evolving regulatory landscape [2][17]. - Recommendations include major brokerages like Guotai Junan and Huatai Securities, which are expected to benefit from the anticipated recovery in profitability and valuation [2][18]. 4. Banking Sector Insights - The banking sector's index fell by 3.03%, with the central bank's recent interest rate cut expected to support the sector's performance in the long run. The report suggests that banks may see a gradual recovery in net interest income and profitability [3][21][22]. - Specific banks such as Hangzhou Bank and Ningbo Bank are highlighted as potential investment opportunities, particularly those with previously undervalued positions [3][22].